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The Bird of Paradise Discount Liquors
1401 Valencia Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, United States
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The Bird of Paradise Discount Liquors
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Ch
Review №1

Had a horrible experience. First time, I was just trying to buy one beer. Had to wait like 7 minutes because the cashier was busy eating. When I finally got up to cashier he proceeded to take one more bit of his boneless wings with his bare hands then went to touch my ID without ever wiping his hands off. Asked him to wipe his fingerprint off my ID and got refused service. Its all good. Took my money elsewhere.

Ma
Review №2

The people who work here are really nice and welcoming. They have great prices some of the best selections as well, I prefer coming here when Im in the SE area of ABQ.

Ti
Review №3

Better prices everywhere else. The staff does not care that the homeless are asking for change while you shop. Selectively enforcing mask mandate. They will let you pay for the maskless homeless persons 40 in front of you (so he doesnt have to beg due to not having exact change) but will tell you no mask no service as the cashier literally isnt even wearing their mask properly or enforcing it on the full BIPOC patrons. Confusing since I can submit photos of various maskless patrons completing their purchase but thats a privacy issue but they will tell me they dont want my money but will take it when im donating it to other maskless customers. Sheep.

Ri
Review №4

Its ghetto but I love this place! These are my peeps when Im in the zone! They even started stocking extra things so they could stay open during COV-ID. Dont knock the hustle!

H.
Review №5

Sometimes they aint got my drink, and sometimes the cashiers be acting like they dont see you in line. But they always open when I get off work so really should be 4.5 stars

Ni
Review №6

Great customer service! Friendly staff!

Ad
Review №7

Love the bird. Great staff and always cold singles 🤘🏽✌🏽

Ma
Review №8

This is probably the worst liquor store you stop at. Roger the person who works here is very rude and will send you back to the line if you take more than five seconds at the register looking at what you need. The people at the register don’t wear masks and are very rude to all the customers. When I ask for a corporate number. They didn’t want to provide me one

Va
Review №9

They have quite a selection they got, not bad and pretty cheap.

sa
Review №10

I like the place. The staff is always happy and helpful.

Be
Review №11

Disappointing, I love the Bird but tonight both of the clerks were not wearing masks. When I asked the one helping me to cover his mouth/nose he refused to help me. He told the other clerk to help me who responded by saying he was eating so could not wear his mask either. I just left but it was a much different experience than the great, friendly customer experience I usually get there. I won’t be returning until after the pandemic.

St
Review №12

Great prices always has what I want

Ad
Review №13

If you want to go to a sketchy liquor store with finely priced apple ciders; this may your spot.

Ga
Review №14

Google said that you opened at a certain time and also recommended that I call and verify that..when I did so I was VERY RUDELY hung up on..NOT GOOD PEOPLE!!!

Fr
Review №15

Love this place. Great variety of drinks and the staff treats you like family. They have good hours too

Jo
Review №16

Employees that work there are cool and they have all the best selection of various brands of alcoholic beverages available!!!

Ha
Review №17

Great selection, prices and service. The owner are knowledgeable and know how to listen to the costumer .

An
Review №18

Everything is easy to find and the staff are always real cool and down to earth

Ry
Review №19

Excellent selection and good hours, and a good employees that treat you right.

Po
Review №20

A run down hole-in-the-wall place but it gets its point across with cold drinks and a large selection.

Ge
Review №21

If you are looking for something that you want to drink check out this place its got a lot of different types of alcohol

Mi
Review №22

Liquor store cashiers are really friendly and remember you and treat you like a friend. Selection is good. This business is a good neighbor in the area. The restaurant is good when you want something unique. The bar could definitely use some fixing up, but there arent many other options for a neighborhood bar.

Ad
Review №23

Do I need to scrunch your thirst

Ni
Review №24

I love going here, the people are super nice and very helpful

As
Review №25

Prices are great, staff are friendly and a pleasure to see. Good variety of stock as well. I always try something new every time I come in.

Ca
Review №26

This is mine and my husbands favourite liquor store. The staff are always super friendly and helpful. They always make a point to greet us and ask how we are doing when we come in.100% recommend!

Ja
Review №27

Dirty and over priced.

Ra
Review №28

A always love it

Ch
Review №29

Awesome service. Very knowledgeable.Limited supply on hand due to COVID.

Jo
Review №30

Great selection of beer, wine. Wonderful service.

S
Review №31

I like this little liquor store. There are some sketchy people that come in as any liquor store has, but I’ve always felt safe here. The staff is always very friendly and respectful. They smile and check you out very fast. They have a nice big parking lot out front.

Do
Review №32

Must be a new crew. Very rude in person and worse on phone. They can keep their product too many other places for my business.

Ch
Review №33

Lifetime member and shopper. The clerk witnessed someone trying to break in my truck and stopped him. Will forever be back. Thanks for the lookout!!!! 100%

sh
Review №34

The people are efficient. They get you in and out faster than most places. Theyre helpful, nice and perfect personalities: funny and enjoyable. Love this place!

Vi
Review №35

Great variety of wines

ra
Review №36

I went to his liqour store a couple times and they refused service to me and said that I was too drunk but did not refund my money on my credit card. The cashiers are gheto and allow just about anyone inside and they could care less about there jobs.

Jo
Review №37

This restaurant figured out a way to do Mongolian hot pot that makes sense for diners. We have always done our own at home, its nice to have a place to go that has done all the work. Lots of flavors and heat levels to choose from.

Jo
Review №38

Love the staff. We have a great time.

lo
Review №39

Great selection

Da
Review №40

GREAT PLACE

Lo
Review №41

They need wine.

Ge
Review №42

Nice neighborhood place. Only thing that would make this place better is to have more bands playing on weekends which they rarely do. But liquor store department is with large selection and awesome people who work there. Very kind to the locals

Je
Review №43

They are kinda expensive, but convenient to where I live.

Ir
Review №44

Messy and not my first choice. Cashier over charged me by $10. They did compensate me though.

Da
Review №45

The employees are nice.

Da
Review №46

Glad this place survived covid

JU
Review №47

Always good service.

Ed
Review №48

Cold beers.

Ku
Review №49

Love the clerks and the conversations we have.

Ni
Review №50

Quick friendly service.fair selection

ro
Review №51

Friendly guys behind the counter. Lines are quick and fast with them! Thanks guys!

Ir
Review №52

My love goes here good prices

Jo
Review №53

Quality selection of local and national beers. Enough variety of liquors for everyone to find something enjoyable. Competitive prices were appreciated!

Is
Review №54

Lots of parking and really nice staff, hot peanuts and some spirits that you dont see in most other stores in Q.

Ga
Review №55

The cashiers here are so friendly and always mention the deals they have before checking out. I appreciate them.

Se
Review №56

A little dingy, but great selection

Ty
Review №57

Been coming here for years. Nice clean store and amazing staff and management. Very knowledgeable about what they sale and willing to help and explain.

J
Review №58

It was th hotpot restaurant it was great. The bar next door seems fun.

Be
Review №59

Good Customer Service always willing to help find what suits you & your drinking needs lol! Dont be afraid to stop by when its Modelo Time! 😎

My
Review №60

Actually their bar, The Bird. Great band, great service, pool tables if u like. Fair prices. Order food from next door. DElicious!

Da
Review №61

They never have anything in stock, liquor store with no liquor 😂

Ca
Review №62

Always great service never a waste always great wine liquor and beer! One of my favorite locations and an awesome billiard and restaurant to grab a bite or socialize

PR
Review №63

I dont go there and I dont drink.

De
Review №64

Open more late than most places!!!

ge
Review №65

Used to live in the neighborhood. Nice to get back to some of the old haunts. Still good deals and prices.

Ly
Review №66

The staff at the bird, are always super friendly and helpful! Pete is the best!

De
Review №67

Not only decent prices i stumbled upon my college years drank...St Ides....

Ni
Review №68

Very convenient, large selection, & lots of popular tobacco products other stores dont carry consistently. Older guy is kinda rude but there are other nice employees to make up for it.

Jo
Review №69

Im a liquor store enthusiast, really i am. and i loved this liquor store! good selection, clean and cool staff. ill stop by next time im in town!

Ma
Review №70

This has been my liquor store for years and I have no complaints. If you go here, DO NOT leave without a bag of peanuts

Ma
Review №71

Had Odouls in a 12 pack. Im an recovering alcoholic and I love the taste of near beer!!

Li
Review №72

Convenient location friendly staff

Al
Review №73

I get my cigs there and I know the workers

To
Review №74

I get out early this place is only a block from my house. Only problem whenever I do feel like a beer its never open on time. Ill just go to the gas station spend the extra on gas instead the higher prices here from now on.

Je
Review №75

Great variety of things to drink. Staff members are the best!

No
Review №76

I shop here quite often usually most of their prices are unnegotiably Fair. Not to mention conveniently located in the heart of the war zone so you know business is always good LOL but other than that the employees are fairly friendly prices are great I do wish there bar was a little bit better but I love playing pool here

Lo
Review №77

I ALWAYS GO THE BIRD OF PARADISE. NEAR MY HOME. THEY ARE VERY GOOD & RESPECTFUL 2 ME.

Su
Review №78

Dont believe marked prices.

Ri
Review №79

Nice place to have a brew after work during happy HR.

Br
Review №80

Good prices and large craft beer section

Al
Review №81

Went to the bird hotpot first. And that was quality . After when right next door annd grabbed drinks fast service . A lil empty but it works for what it is . im sure no one goes here and say hmm that alot of clutter i think ill buy my spirits elsewhere . but serioisly its fine

Wa
Review №82

Busy but they got the line down quickly.

Sk
Review №83

One really good Mexican restaurant now is a chop suey joint you go figure

Ty
Review №84

Always gone there for my drinks and theu also have a variety of importers and foreign drinks too. Friendly customer service everytime i go in.

Rh
Review №85

Fast never wait vary long in lines faster then kellys liqueur.

Me
Review №86

Hidden Gem!

Mo
Review №87

The store has a good selection, but it is dank looking and poorly lit. I didnt feel particularly safe there either.

Wi
Review №88

Great deals.

Je
Review №89

Always friendly and helpful. Great prices also.

Ro
Review №90

Im giving this place a 5 ☆ because of the sushi they make. I would say its worh the price because of the taste & how it is made & packaged 😊

Ch
Review №91

The liquor is in a different area of the store, definitely different. The cashier was very friendly!

Ar
Review №92

Good selection. Great prices.

Ch
Review №93

Just got attacked by 4 guys and a girl and the staff didnt even know. Called and they dont even have cameras.. They cant protect their customers be careful yall. Got shot at they tried to climb in our car and punched us. My car door is broken. Again staff had NO idea.. 😤😤

Br
Review №94

Good service and good food.

Mi
Review №95

Good variety of products 👍😁.

Mi
Review №96

Was closed at 1145.

Ke
Review №97

Decent prices and pretty large selection.

El
Review №98

Somethings are cheaper, some are not, 5 of the employees are bomb

Ap
Review №99

Convenient for my liquor and cigs always real friendly

Wi
Review №100

I Left $20 on the counter and came back and it was still there The best prices And the most honest people best place to go Everybody Not to mention friendly service and very helpful

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:1401 Valencia Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, United States
  • Phone:+1 505-268-1424
Categories
  • Liquor store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–12AM
  • Tuesday:8AM–12AM
  • Wednesday:8AM–12AM
  • Thursday:8AM–12AM
  • Friday:8AM–12AM
  • Saturday:8AM–12AM
  • Sunday:11AM–12AM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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