New Mexican Restaurants near Rio Rancho, NM

“Excellent food and service. Ordered two bacon burritos from the drive up(one regular & one large). When got home I noticed both were regular. I called the number on the receipt & spoke to Mari.She said to return & she would redo the order to my satisfaction and she did.Thank you Mari.“

“I loved Vegas. The staff were super friendly and there were lots of choices.  I had the loaded fries. They were super delicious but I wish the fries were a little bit crisp beer. Otherwise they were smothered deliciousness. I also ordered a Satan burrito to go for lunch the next day. That was extremely delicious. Recommended.“

“I've been eating at padillas for decades and we'll have to say that the food has been very consistent over that time and it's always delicious. If you're not a fan of onions then my suggestion is your tell your waiter or waitress to hold the onions because they're very liberal and the amount of onion they put on your food, I don't like onion. The tamales are very good probably the best in Albuquerque and the blue corn chicken enchiladas are also just very delicious.“

“Stopped in today with one of my suppliers. He frequents the restaurant though it was my first time. Menu had a lot of gems on it but when I saw the Monte Cristo I was done debating on what to eat. Food came out pretty quickly, and the service was fair. It was after the rush so I expected a bit better service since it wasn't busy. The food was pretty good. 3/5 on Monte Cristos I have eaten before. I think the big thing it lacked was the powdered sugar on the toast and real jam. It hand some weird fruit flavored syrup. Certainly worth the try but short from a traditional. With try something different next time I am in.“

“This has the best breakfast burritos in town! Their chile is flavorful and hot! I love the bacon burrito where the bacon stays crispy and doesn't get soggy in the burrito and it is fabulous bacon. The donuts and pastries are also made in house and are so good too! The apple fritter are person favorites there. The staff is always nice and friendly no matter how busy they are! There is limited seating but even taking it to go the food stays perfect and hot.“

“At a conference and looking for a steak dinner. I saw a photo online of High Noon’s food and decided to try it. The filet and veggie enchiladas that I saw online were of the highest quality, as was Chantel’s service. 5 star food and service without 5 star prices!“

“This location has all the best things. Easy parking surrounding the building, prompt kind service and excellent food. My new favorite place for authentic New Mexican favorites. The salsa served with the bottomless chips is full of flavor and just the right amount of kick. It was so good to feel like the staff was happy to work there and warm smiles abound. Sopapillas sealed the deal. A+!“

“An amazing family owned and ran business. The food is incredibly fresh and served at the perfect temperature. The waitresses and service are always spot on! We love this place and wish it were open more hours of the day. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Love it!! Great service, amazing food, super fast, good & fair prices. My friend and I went to eat lunch there while on a trip because our Uber driver suggested it and man! was that a good suggestion. I had the lunch deal enchilada and my friend the chile relleno and both were a 10. The drinks were great and fairly priced. The salsas are BOMB!! so good that I had to buy some to go ? the chips are clearly freshly made so they're super light and crunchy..Would definitely eat here again!“

“We're in town to visit family, and read about Camila's. We tried it for lunch, and enjoyed a chicken burrito, carne bogado burrito. They were so good we came back this morning for breakfast. We had a green and a red breakfast burrito,and they were also terrific. Along with other nice staff,the owner, Victor, took care of us both times. They are all so kind and welcoming. I'd highly recommend this place. We can't wait to come back to Albuquerque so we can come back here for more delicious food.“

“They were really good. A little pricey, but the staff was really nice and kept our drinks filled. I had the sweet potato fries. I wasn't that hungry. The fries were delicious tooKid-friendliness: Kids were there and they were well behavedWheelchair accessibility: There's ramps there“

“Great place for classic New Mexican food. We can't get enough smothered burritos, enchiladas, and red and green chili. All really well done by fast and friendly family. We also had a really good green chili cheeseburger, and the chili cheese hash browns are outstanding.Vegetarian options: Bean burritos, potato burritos, hash browns.“

“Wind Dancer Bar & Grill at Prarie Star, one of the most amazing views ( the perfect postcard view) of the Sandia Mountains. Just amazing ! Well off the beaten path for a breakfast or lunch on a Sunday morning. Relaxing... take your time kinda day. The traffic in Bernalillo was so intense, so glad I remember this jewel of spot.“

“This is the 2nd time we have been there. The husband had the Mexican turnover with carne adovada basically a stuffed sopailla. I had the Chicharrione & bean burrito with green chili. The service is great and the food is amazing. I did not know they had won a James Beard Award. Basically the Oscars of food for American Classic.“

“To start, this is by far the cleanest food establishment I have ever seen. Impressive. I ordered online and my food was ready when I got there. It wasobviously freshly made. Fantastic eatery! If you work in this area make this place a staple. You will not regret it!“

“The food was goodish but it was missing something. Can't quite put my finger on it. The service was great. We were taken to a table as we entered. Drinks and salsa were quick. I had a chimi and my wife had an omelet. It was restaurant was nice but as the crowd came the louder it got and I'm not one for a lot of noise.“

“You MUST visit Ben Michaels Restaurant near Old Town in Albuquerque!!! I cannot tell you how wonderful and authentic this place is. It is an experience, not just a meal! Ben Michael is truly a Renaissance Man and it shows in all that he does!We first went in December of 2023 and were completely WOWED by the ambience, aura and food! He is a master in the kitchen, garden, at the piano and in the realm of storytelling! He made us feel like we were the only people in the world and we had known each other for decades! I am not a foodie in any way, but this chef and his art of cooking made me truly appreciate the world of flavors and phenomenal food! The art and photos on the wall tell the story of a wonderful life and strong connection to family.We then had a private party there for my sister's 60th birthday and once again, Ben Michael made sure we had a wonderful time. He was so personable and attentive all evening while mingling with us and getting to know us better. He is an exceptional listener. Towards the end of the evening he sat down at his beautiful piano and sang a PERSONALIZED Birthday song for my sister!!! He took in all the great details and made her a song!!!! It was amazing!!!!As you can see by now, I cannot say enough great things about Ben Michael's!!! I would be typing for days. Please treat yourself to an evening there and you too will fall in love with this exceptional restaurant.“

“Loved this place!!!! I'm not from Albuquerque but grew up in Las Cruces. I was looking for NM style Mexican food made with Hatch chilies. SCORE!!!Sorry, all i photographed were the chips because I was too excited about the entre. They were not stingy with the chips.Get the choose 2, 3 or 4 combo plate and mix it up. It's all good!“

“I came to the one off Central with my dad today for St. Pattys. It was very tasty I had the torpedo.I was so happy they have the cute chocolates at the register. I got me cashew turtles and he got pecan turtles I will be back they were so good!! ☺️“

“This place is simply the best. The takeout always has something wrong, but when you eat in, that's where they really shine. Got the food really fast but superb fresh and really good. The prices are good too. Stuffed sopopillia is my recommendation.“

“Place is awesome. Outstanding music. Great Green chile cheeseburger (smashburger) and barrio tacos (similar to birria tacos). Our server Alivia was awesome. Rest of the staff was were also very friendly. Definitely coming back to this place again.“

“First take-out lunch here, finally !Closed on the weekends so makes it tough for us to get here.Well worth a stop for the Frito Pie! Delicious Will recommend adding a protein since it's meat free normally Authentic Bernalillo cuisine for sure....“

“Food is always good at the cotton wood restaurant service was spot on I would recommend that they add a little bit more Chile to the plates would have been a 5 for me if there was. These guys do make a good homestyle green Chile almost as good as grandma would make.“

“This new Stripes location is really well put together. The staff are all very friendly and my food has come out very fast both times I have been. I don’t think that Stripes has a great burrito compared to other choices in the city but it’s good and fairly priced. The eggs they use remind me of the ones in Taco Bell breakfast and the green chile is so-so. Overall, would recommend.“

“Hubby, his uncle, and I came here for lunch. We were seated right away and attended too. I ordered the carne adovada and replaced beans with rice, and sopapilla, and hubby ordered 2 eggs, bacon, and sausage place which comes with papitas (potatoes) and smothered with both red and green chile (they call Christmas because of the colors). They also serve chips on the house as you are waiting for your food to be served.Food: Full of flavor, cooked right, and served hot (not dangerously hot). Even the chips were warm and tasted like it’s just made. The sopapilla is so light and yummy.Ambiance: The restaurant has outdoor dining but with the cold weather, better sit inside as it is clean and cozy. Just the perfect warm comfortable temperature.Service: Our server was attentive and friendly and warm.The entire experience was pleasant and I definitely recommend this place 100%.Parking: Ample parking infront of the restaurant’s entrance.Kid-friendliness: The place is family friendly and kids can easily sit comfortably with parents.“

“This place is a wonderful place and I heard they're closing but I hope they don't because if you want original New Mexico food and some red chili, that's wonderful please come to this place. Please stop by here get some food.“

“I don't usually give 5 stars to casual eateries... But the Chavez family provides such a welcoming environment and a down-home authentic new mexico vibe! Just like going to my grandma's for tasty traditional breakfast! Love this place!! Oh and by the way... They are also a "Better Caul Saul" film shoot location!“

“Tried this place for the first time. From the time we walked in to the time we left, everything was great. The service of the waitress was spot on. The food was delicious and tasty. They serve Fideo, which I like better than rice. The Chile was very good. Price was very decent. Definitely will go back.“

“Haven’t been here in a long time and what a treasure we have here ABQ! Had a great stop for lunch! Love the indoor atrium that creates patio ambiance in the cold weather and actually spicy green chile! (Rare now due to tourist’s taste buds) Great service as well. Will be back when the patio is open for sure!“

“I've stayed in the Uptown Sheraton for work every other month or so for the past ten years. Always good service and good food at the ABQ Grill. Great staff. friendly and cordial. Even though there are a lot of other good food options near by ... the ABQ Grill is always a good choice. Consistently good.“

“I think what makes this place so great are the people who work here. It's genuinely warm people and that really makes or breaks an experience for me. We are visiting NM and came here for brunch. The server recommended the Indian Taco with green Chile and it did not disappoint. I've never had one before but it hit the spot for a savory meal which is my jam. Casual vibes for sure and lots history on the walls. We enjoyed our time here and were all so stuffed but hopefully we can make it back one more time before we head back to California!“

“Stop the presses! Talk about awesome New Mexican cuisine! In town on business, decided to treat my colleague to a meal at this local Albuquerque gem. Tomasita's did not disappoint! I kicked off my meal with an amazing chicken tortilla soup with nice thick chunks of chicken...i washed it down with an awesome Arnold Palmer(basically ice tea and lemonade). I was thirsty and our server recognized that show so she wasted no time and brought over refills. While my colleague dined on a scrumptous chile relleno dish. I opted for the crispy chicken taco plate with chicken. This plate was served with plenty of pinto beans and sopapillas, with honey...awwww maaan...that was so so good. I had to try 1 sopapilla with honey...it was delicious. Next time you crave some dang good new mexican food, check out Tomasita's!!“

“The food was great, and the service was excellent. It took about an hour to get our food, though. The hostess was super friendly and sat us right away. The waiter conversed with us and made us feel at home. Their service was phenomenal and made up for the long wait with our food. Which was excellent.“

“We've been here once before a few years ago but don't make it to the NE side of town often until today and let me just say, it's about consistency, cleanliness, service and deliciousness for me and Papa Felipe's is just as delicious as I remember! Portions are large (so I have enough for lunch the next day), our waitress greated and served us with a smile and was so sweet, and I love the atmosphere! I ordered the chicken burrito dinner and I always worry about the chicken tasting bland or like mop water....Not here! It was moist and full of flavor and when they say the chile is hot, they aren't messing around...its hot but also full of flavor! Also, the sopapillas ....heavenly and made perfectly and chips/salsa came out fresh and chips were warm! Thank you Papa Felipe for the delicious meal!“

“I almost gave this plane 5 stars for the service alone. Since I can't guarantee your server or experience I'll just stick to my overall experience. I went after the dentist (Honest tooth) behind this restaurant. Saw the advertisement for happy hour between 12 and 2. Stopped in for a beer but saw another advertisement inside for Chile Rellenos for 10 bucks. Im in.The green chille is perfect in every way. It's hot and that's important to me. It came with beans and rice and with my Guiness it was perfect.Now I wish I knew my waitresses name. She was so kind and all smiles and helpful. You never really see a great server anymore. She stopped by 3 times to check on me and was doing a prefect job. I honestly had the best afternoon after that.“

“Title: A Fiesta of Flavors at Stripes Burrito - Unforgettable Bacon and Top-Notch Chile!As a seasoned food enthusiast, I've encountered my fair share of culinary delights, but my recent visit to Stripes Burrito has set a new benchmark for what I consider exceptional. I'm compelled to share this gem of a find with fellow food lovers. Stripes Burrito is not just a restaurant; it's a flavor festival, a celebration of taste that leaves you wanting more.The Star of the Show: The BaconLet's start with their bacon - it's nothing short of a masterpiece. Imagine bacon cooked to such perfection that each bite is a harmonious blend of crispiness and tenderness, a texture so satisfying that it's almost musical. The bacon's smoky aroma wafts through the air, teasing your senses even before you take a bite. It's the kind of bacon that could easily steal the spotlight in any dish, yet it complements the other ingredients beautifully.Chile That Sets the Bar HighNow, let's talk about the chile. Calling it 'top-notch' might be an understatement. It's the heart and soul of their burritos, a pivotal ingredient that elevates every bite. The chile at Stripes Burrito is a brilliant concoction of flavors - spicy, but not overwhelmingly so, with a depth of flavor that suggests a carefully curated blend of spices and the freshest ingredients. It's a warmth that comforts and excites your palate, making each burrito an adventure in itself.The Ultimate Burrito ExperienceCombining the best bacon I've ever tasted with the exemplary chile, Stripes Burrito crafts a burrito experience that is unparalleled. Each burrito is a testament to the chef's dedication to flavor and quality. The ingredients meld together in a symphony of flavors, each bite a delightful surprise. The tortillas, fresh and soft, are the perfect canvas for the vibrant fillings.A Welcoming AtmosphereBeyond the food, the atmosphere at Stripes Burrito adds to the overall experience. The staff's welcoming nature and the cozy, inviting ambiance make you feel right at home. It's the kind of place where you arrive hungry and leave with a contented smile and plans to return.In ConclusionIn summary, Stripes Burrito is more than a dining destination; it's a culinary journey that you'll want to embark on repeatedly. The bacon and chile are not just ingredients here; they are stars that shine bright, making Stripes Burrito a must-visit for anyone seeking a burrito experience that transcends the ordinary. Highly recommended!“

“Only suggestion is the checking in process which is an easy fix with a sign that states "please wait to be seated or sit yourself". Otherwise great place, good atmosphere, staff are super friendly. Food was delicious. If you're a red vs green person...neither are hot in my opinion but the red is just so tasty. If you love spicy food as I do then ask your server for the hottest thing they got...promise they are tasty ;)“