New Mexican Restaurants near Rio Rancho, NM

“This morning was my first time...pleased with the food - barbacoa street tacos and sausage breakfast burrito. My husband said the burrito was best ever! Logistics are another matter...I couldn't figure out the on-line ordering. So I called to ask a question - rang 19(!) times and the quality of the call was terrible - broken up and background noise. I called back and was answered at 3 rings. Quality of the call was much better and I ended up ordering by phone. Traffic is AWFUL. There were at least 12 cars in the drive thru..backed up onto eastbound Southern Blvd. I couldn't even pass the cars in line to continue down 26th (which dead-ends). I finally passed the line, went down 26th and turned around, parked and walked across to the walk-up window. Service was quick and friendly. Getting out of 26th again is a hassle - a lot, lot of cars going East on Southern so drivers going West waited forever - I finally was able to turn East on Southern and turned around to go West. PLEASE please figure out a better process! The food is good; it's a hassle to get to it!“

“We have a new favorite!!! After some of our former favorites decreased in quality, we have been on the lookout for our next spot to get incredible New Mexican food. My husband and I ordered two burrito plates with a side of fries, iced tea and jamaica. It was all fantastic! The customer service was TOP NOTCH and our server even asked what they could improve upon as we checked out. Cannot wait to come back.“

“A hole in a wall that gives you authentic homemade Mexican food. We had a bowl of green chili, chimichangas, a large combination plate 1. Every was flavorful. The homemade salsa had a slight hint of spice that makes it delicious. Parking was limited in their lot but street parking is available. No alcohol on site. (We were craving margaritas) nonetheless we left very full and happy.“

“This is the most amazing place to get New Mexican food! Great family establishment and friendly staff. Totally worth going out of your way (if you have to) for breakfast or lunch while visiting Albuquerque or Santa Fe“

“Delicious food across the board! Not just the “best vegan restaurant”, this place is “the best restaurant”, period. Highly recommend for vegans and omnivores alike ^_^“

“I truly enjoy the food at Garcia’s however the waitress Stephanie at the 4th street store today was so rude. She ruined my appetite and day. NO customer should ever be treated with disrespect.“

“The food is OK. I took the family while visiting on old town, Albuquerque. The kids had hamburgers, the wife had a veggie wrap which she really enjoyed. I had some chicken tacos. They were OK. I didn’t get rice and beans with my meal. It came out to four dollars per taco. My tacos were not seasoned well and they went very light on the meat. I don’t see my self eating here again.“

“We travelled to Albuquerque and wanted to experience the Indian Pueblo Cultire Center. Since we knew there was a dining option, we arrived hungry and I have to say we couldn’t have selected a better meal stop! Mark was our waiter and we each ordered something different in order to sample as many options as possible. The Pueblo taco was delicious. The chef makes the fry bread and it was worth every bite. After our meal we ordered and shared the Pueblo bread pudding which was so delicious I forgot to take a pic til it was essentially gone! The manager kindly brought one out so I could share a picture with you. If you are going to Albuquerque, this is an experience you will not want to miss!“

“Seriously the best restaurant we have found in Albuquerque so far. I’m going to be dreaming about the green chile salsa forever now. The service was amazing and friendly. The food was amazing. The green chile burger was delicious. Brisket Burrito with the red and green sauce. 🫶 Get yourself to The Original Cocina Azul. Our only regret is we didn’t go the first night we arrived.“

“Best NM food ever anywhere“

“Our server, Benjamin was new to his position but went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The bartenders were so great, taking care of an elderly gentleman who left his card at the bar. The bartender also made sure the lighting was corrected when someone made an error as it became dark outside. We will definitely come back to this location!“

“I truly enjoy the food at Garcia’s however the waitress Stephanie at the 4th street store today was so rude. She ruined my appetite and day. NO customer should ever be treated with disrespect.“

“Always a treat to visit Prairie Star. The food is consistently good and the staff always friendly and professional. My only complaint is that this particular night the table of eight gentleman next to us were quite loud, a real departure from the usual warm and inviting atmosphere. Conversation for our group of four was a strain. Still, noisy customers are not the fault of the establishment. And besides ... a little ho-ho-ho at the holiday season never hurt anyone.“

“Awesome place highly recommended.“

“Wonderful experience. My parents loved it!“

“Delicious food, generous portions, and fantastic service 😀“

“There’s a good reason this family owned local favorite has been open for nearly 40 years. And they only need to be open 8am-2pm because they do New Mexican breakfast and lunch just right. Recommend any of their breakfast burritos- either hand-held or better yet, smothered. Baby burrito or pancakes (to share) for the kiddos.“

“Delicious food! Excellent red chile and tortillas are to die for!“

“Just wanted to give a big thank you to Monroe’s on 4th Street. We went in a little nervous about food allergies, but the staff completely put us at ease. They were so kind and careful. The manager even went out of his way to call the head chef at another location just to double-check everything for us. They gave us a list of safe options and took every precaution to avoid cross-contamination. It meant so much to see my daughter enjoy her lunch without worry. Truly grateful for how thoughtful and accommodating everyone was. Highly recommend if you’re navigating food allergies. They really care.“

“Ordered the ultimate with an order of guac and chips delicious“

“Just wanted to give a big thank you to Monroe’s on 4th Street. We went in a little nervous about food allergies, but the staff completely put us at ease. They were so kind and careful. The manager even went out of his way to call the head chef at another location just to double-check everything for us. They gave us a list of safe options and took every precaution to avoid cross-contamination. It meant so much to see my daughter enjoy her lunch without worry. Truly grateful for how thoughtful and accommodating everyone was. Highly recommend if you’re navigating food allergies. They really care.“

“HANDS DOWN, THE BEST!!! Their food is unbelievably delicious — seriously addictive (in a good way) LOL, and always packaged with care. Their customer service is fantastic, and my order is ready in no time every single time! LOVE LA CASITA!!!“

“I can't say enough about the service! Jerome the manager was hands on throughout our visit. The food was hot, delicious and fresh. The margaritas were refreshing. So accommodating! Highly recommend!“

“well the entree was delicious. I would have preferred a beer with my meal but not available. staff members professional and courteous. Roll Tide!!!!!!“

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“I had the chicken sandwich here and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve ever tasted in my life! The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. The sandwich was fresh, well put together, and every bite was amazing. If you’re looking for the best chicken sandwich in the world, this is the place to go!”“

“Excellence all around. Beautiful patio, great service, good food and very clean inside. Thank you all for taking pride in how your resturant is ran.“

“This is as local as it gets! Ben & Lisa are Burquenos!“

“This is hands down, the best fast-food Mexican restaurant in the Los Ranchos area! Off Osuna near 2nd St, the restaurant is fairly new and exceptionally clean. The food quality is outstanding, with generous portions—our favorites are burritos & tacos! The staff provide quick, friendly service, and menu prices are very affordable. When we’re craving a fast meal, Burrito Express on Osuna is our go-to spot!“

“Close to places I wanted to go to… the mall.“

“Our server was Michelle she was awesome! Very sweet, friendly and quick on her feet. Food was delicious!😋 We’ll be back!“

“Great food!! Best quesadillas I’ve ever had!“

“Back to the 60's experience, wonderful.“

“This Weck's location near Cottonwood Mall has very friendly and family friendly atmosphere, very clean, and easy access. Food came out hot, fast, and good. Our server, Dominic was awesome. I am going to tell you a true story about him. I knew Dominic when he was a cashier at the Weck's off of Paseo next to the church I attended. I would go there every Sunday before church. Dominic was very attentive, and he even smiled. He took our drink order and immediately was back with them. He took our order and answered all of our questions, he even asked one of our members if he wanted Christmas chile because he couldn't decide if he wanted red or green. He delivered out food right away and was hot. He was back again in no time with additional chile because he saw we didn't have enough. He continuedly check on us for drinks and asked up if our food was right. Good job Dominic.“