The Range Cafe in downtown Bernalillo has long been a local favorite on account of a menu featuring hearty diner favorites like country fried steak and gravy, and zesty New Mexican classics like Chile Rellenos and Huevos Rancheros. Most of all, though, it's the genial, welcoming staff: no matter how busy they get, you'll never feel rushed. Stopping in at The Range always feels a little like coming home; the colorful ambience never fails to cheer. This visit, my wife and I started out with Rey's Nachos, a giant, confetti-colored mesa constructed of black beans, tender shredded chicken, crumbled white cheddar cheese and Mexican cojita, with chile con queso, freshly chopped guacamole and pico de gallo, fresh lettuce, chopped tomato, and blue & white corn chips, the whole thing laced with a lightly seasoned smoked chile crema. The best nachos in the universe. For supper she ordered the Country Fried Steak, a Route 66 classic consisting of a succulent breaded fried cutlet smothered in savory cream gravy, served with homemade mashed potatoes (with soft, buttery chunks of potato, which is how you know it's homemade), accompanied by a delicious side dish of yellow squash sautéed with fresh corn and onions. Her only complaint was that there was too much food. I had The Range's signature Plato Combinación del Rancho, which consisted of a blue corn chile relleno, two rolled lean beef blue corn enchiladas, one chicken taco dressed with smoked chile crema; savory pinto beans, twin moats of red and green chile ("Christmas"), the whole thing topped with melted white cheddar, and accompanied by a mouth-watering mound of arroz verde ("green rice"), an aromatic side dish consisting of basmati rice cooked with parsley, cilantro, spinach flakes, olive oil, garlic and scallions. I'll never eat plain rice again. My only complaint is that I couldn't possibly eat all that food. But that's a good problem to have. Two sets of entushiastic thumbs up!
Ronda T.
We eat lunch here a couple of times per week because we work in town. It is consistently good food, good service, good atmosphere. We like the Range Chicken, the Huevos rancheros, the enchiladas (some times chicken/green or beef red), the combo, the burgers, the salads are great (only wish the tomatoes were cut up more). The fried green chile is awesome. The desserts are amazing. You can't go wrong here.
Annelle B.
For tourist ! Not locals. Always forget food items on orders .Staff rude! I drive to Alb. And RR for eating out. Maybe change in management or ownership. Who knows there's a difference! Sorry!
Grace G.
We really loved our food here! We got the Salmon BLT and the Club sandwich and both were absolutely amazing.
Robert P.
Food, service, and ambiance were very good. The waitress was attentive. The portions are generous. Ample seating.
Brad Beal
One of my favorites!
Kimberly Saunders
The food was pretty good. The atmosphere was very impressive!
William Jacobs
Good food cool atmosphere
M
Fun and varied selection of items - great to buy for gifts or (as I did!) just for yourself - and the people who work there are really nice.
We love the range! We can’t bring our little one for breakfast because almost everything is made with eggs, but the service, atmosphere, and food are the best.
Trish L
The VERY best green chile enchiladas ever. I've been to so many restaurants in this area, but The Range is outstanding. Perfectly prepared food, served hot and quickly, and Fabian is amazing. I'll be going back soon!
WMSME
A likable restaurant with friendly staff, and thus a pleasant place to eat. Clearly very popular. The rooms are full of eye-catching and sometimes amusing curios. The menu is unusually extensive. The food is fine, but compared to similar restaurants in New Mexico, my wife and I found things a bit bland and under seasoned. Portions are generous and service was fine on a busy weekday lunch hour. We'd happily eat here again, but might order from the breakfast menu, and would certainly request some hot sauce. (We were not asked how spicy we wanted our food). We are not from the Southwest, btw, but even by New England standards the meal seemed a bit flat.
Allan S
Just as good as internet reviews indicated! Great food - Great portions - Great prices. Ranks with the best.
D0g0nIt
Great stop for Sunday Breakfast! Lovely interior with art for sale; huge portions of tasty food! Service is warm and hospitality is wonderful.
The Range Cafe in downtown Bernalillo has long been a local favorite on account of a menu featuring hearty diner favorites like country fried steak and gravy, and zesty New Mexican classics like Chile Rellenos and Huevos Rancheros. Most of all, though, it's the genial, welcoming staff: no matter how busy they get, you'll never feel rushed. Stopping in at The Range always feels a little like coming home; the colorful ambience never fails to cheer. This visit, my wife and I started out with Rey's Nachos, a giant, confetti-colored mesa constructed of black beans, tender shredded chicken, crumbled white cheddar cheese and Mexican cojita, with chile con queso, freshly chopped guacamole and pico de gallo, fresh lettuce, chopped tomato, and blue & white corn chips, the whole thing laced with a lightly seasoned smoked chile crema. The best nachos in the universe. For supper she ordered the Country Fried Steak, a Route 66 classic consisting of a succulent breaded fried cutlet smothered in savory cream gravy, served with homemade mashed potatoes (with soft, buttery chunks of potato, which is how you know it's homemade), accompanied by a delicious side dish of yellow squash sautéed with fresh corn and onions. Her only complaint was that there was too much food. I had The Range's signature Plato Combinación del Rancho, which consisted of a blue corn chile relleno, two rolled lean beef blue corn enchiladas, one chicken taco dressed with smoked chile crema; savory pinto beans, twin moats of red and green chile ("Christmas"), the whole thing topped with melted white cheddar, and accompanied by a mouth-watering mound of arroz verde ("green rice"), an aromatic side dish consisting of basmati rice cooked with parsley, cilantro, spinach flakes, olive oil, garlic and scallions. I'll never eat plain rice again. My only complaint is that I couldn't possibly eat all that food. But that's a good problem to have. Two sets of entushiastic thumbs up!
We eat lunch here a couple of times per week because we work in town. It is consistently good food, good service, good atmosphere. We like the Range Chicken, the Huevos rancheros, the enchiladas (some times chicken/green or beef red), the combo, the burgers, the salads are great (only wish the tomatoes were cut up more). The fried green chile is awesome. The desserts are amazing. You can't go wrong here.
For tourist ! Not locals. Always forget food items on orders .Staff rude! I drive to Alb. And RR for eating out. Maybe change in management or ownership. Who knows there's a difference! Sorry!
We really loved our food here! We got the Salmon BLT and the Club sandwich and both were absolutely amazing.
Food, service, and ambiance were very good. The waitress was attentive. The portions are generous. Ample seating.
One of my favorites!
The food was pretty good. The atmosphere was very impressive!
Good food cool atmosphere
Fun and varied selection of items - great to buy for gifts or (as I did!) just for yourself - and the people who work there are really nice.
Lots of nic nacs, books, and wine.
Restaurantji Recommends
We love the range! We can’t bring our little one for breakfast because almost everything is made with eggs, but the service, atmosphere, and food are the best.
The VERY best green chile enchiladas ever. I've been to so many restaurants in this area, but The Range is outstanding. Perfectly prepared food, served hot and quickly, and Fabian is amazing. I'll be going back soon!
A likable restaurant with friendly staff, and thus a pleasant place to eat. Clearly very popular. The rooms are full of eye-catching and sometimes amusing curios. The menu is unusually extensive. The food is fine, but compared to similar restaurants in New Mexico, my wife and I found things a bit bland and under seasoned. Portions are generous and service was fine on a busy weekday lunch hour. We'd happily eat here again, but might order from the breakfast menu, and would certainly request some hot sauce. (We were not asked how spicy we wanted our food). We are not from the Southwest, btw, but even by New England standards the meal seemed a bit flat.
Just as good as internet reviews indicated! Great food - Great portions - Great prices. Ranks with the best.
Great stop for Sunday Breakfast! Lovely interior with art for sale; huge portions of tasty food! Service is warm and hospitality is wonderful.