Sing Along at These Top Karaoke Bars in New Mexico

The Lazy Lizard Grill, Cedar Crest, NM

There’s a little something for everyone at this local pub—good food, good service, good music. Thursday night customers and would-be rock stars can sing, and dance their hearts out on stage to an understanding audience. Be sure to pick a song that everyone can sing along to for the optimum success. A variety of craft beer on tap from multiple local breweries paired with a menu that has everything from pizza to salads to sandwiches makes this small town bar a great place to hang out.

Tiny’s Restaurant, Santa Fe, NM

Head on down to Tiny’s for a high-spirited evening of karaoke entertainment. The karaoke hosts entice and cajole people to come up on stage for their singing debut … or perhaps swan song … at the state’s only certified and licensed karaoke venue for Sound Choice Karaoke. This locally-owned and family-operated business has been around since the 1950s. Named “Best Karaoke in Santa Fe” by the Santa Fe Reporter’s People’s Choice Awards.

Sidewinders Bar, Albuquerque, NM

Karaoke happens on Toby Tuesday with host Toby spinning the LPs, metaphori-cally of course, for the assembled soon-to-be musical mega-stars. The fun begins at 9 p.m. and ends when the last person sings. Cash prizes are awarded to favorites. This is New Mexico’s longest running gay bar and promotes a little bit of country and a little bit of rock and roll, as well as bingo and retro dance nights plus pool competitions and drag shows.

Western Bar & Cafe, Cloudcroft NM

This dining place has served locals and visitors for more than 50 years. It was remodeled in 1997 but has maintained its old west style and atmosphere. Karaoke night, Friday in the bar, brings locals and visitors together in the camaraderie of letting loose and belting out favorite songs, solo or in unison. The menu is varied, the staff is friendly and the audience forgiving.

Quarters Nightclub and Grill, Ruidoso, NM

On Monday and Tuesday DJ Pete encourages songsters to take a step outside their comfort zone and sing in front of a live audience. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. and go until 9 p.m. After that, no minors allowed but DJ Pete keeps the music playing until closing. The restaurant serves a good mix of American fare with a New Mexico style. Well drinks, beer and wine served in the bar.

Punky’s Place Karaoke Lounge, Albuquerque, NM

You can belt out show tunes or any other tunes seven nights-a-week here. It bills itself as the “Home of the Original Rock & Bowl” since it’s really a karaoke lounge masquerading as a bowling alley. There’s a good song selection, an engaging DJ and plenty of good will to make the experience a blast. There’s a wide-ranging selection of beer available with daily specials and a snack bar that serves burgers, pizza, wings and a lots of fried food favorites.

Fiesta’s New Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Albuquerque, NM

This is a first-class karaoke spot with a state-of-the-art Karma Karaoke System that showcases Luv2sing software which allows participants to sing right from their seats using smartphones or tablets. Wow! No books. No paper. You don’t really even have to get up on a stage. The speaker system is top-notch too so the entire restaurant can hear you warbling. The singing party begins at 9 p.m. and doesn’t stop until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. You have to be 21 to get in on the fun.

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