Happy Accidents - Isleta Pueblo

Happy Accidents is a masterpiece of a cocktail bar, where the art isn’t just on the walls but in every glass. The place where take my out of town guests. The place that is a canvas of funky wall art, creating a vibrant backdrop for an evening out. The real star, though, is the wall of cocktail taps, a spectacle of boozy brilliance offering a palette of flavors from sweet to savory. Amidst this creative buzz, it can get busy, but like waiting for paint to dry on a beautiful artwork, it’s absolutely worth it. A visit here is not just a drink, it’s an experience a fusion of art, flavor, and fun, all stirred together in a cool, eclectic atmosphere.

The drinks are very good. Unfortunately, your $15+ drink is going to be 90% ice. The aesthetic is cool, very artsy, but the music is so loud. Makes me wonder why they serve food if they’re going to act like you’re at the club. The food is not the best. I went over the holidays and ordered the pozole, whoever made that doesn’t believe in seasoning food. I had to ask for salt and they had to go get that from a salt mine in Western New Mexico, explaining why the pozole had no flavor. It was served with store bought chips. I ordered their holiday coquito that came in a very cute mug… it was mostly ice! As stated, the drinks are good but it would be awesome if I didn’t pay $15 for ice. The service is alright but so many people come up trying to get you drinks and food that it’s not clear ever who your server actually is. So multiple people come up but then when you need something and you ask a random employee for something they say they’ll get your sever and that can literally be anyone.

What is your phone number? We were unable to find your phone number.

I really wanted to like this place, heard the drinks were something different. My entire drink was ice. When the waiter asked about my drink, I replied it was pretty much all ice. To which he rolled his eyes and told me that was the point. Unfortunately we probably won’t go back, more concerned with “vibe”, but the “vibe” was kind of rude and off putting. Better places in that area where the atmosphere is better.

Despite a bunch of the negative reviews about food and staff, still wanted to check this place out. Not sure what those reviews were about but had a great time. Both food and staff were great!