23 Best Sports Bars near Rio Rancho

“As a regular I always go in with a good vibe karaoking. If Nate is working. I buy his drink! Only the regulars know what to buy. I jus hate that one disrespectful over privilege waitress! I rather go to the bar to order drinks from the bartender I'm in love with!!!“

“Exceptional food and drink! I highly recommend the Turquoise Burger and the Pretzel Appetizer. All their breads are sourced locally from the bakery next door. The service is exceptional, and it has become our local hangout.“

“Enjoyed our visit, food was good and portions fine. However, beware of the portable kiosk on the table. Do not click on the games screen, even to find out what it's about, unless you want to get charged $2.99+/- on your bill. If you do, it very briefly flashes a message, but there's no time to really read it before it goes away. Fortunately, we noticed the charge on our bill, told our server, and she kindly fixed it for us.“

“Veronica is the best server always enjoy her service cold beer hot food highly recommended“

“Excellent Food, fantastic staff and lovely vibe. Shop local! Eat local!“

“Nice interior. Primarily a pizza and burger place.“

“We went for the Thursday night steak dinner before a concert. The food was served quickly and was fresh. The steak although on the thinner side was tasty. The loaded baked potato was the bomb! Served with a form of Texas toast. For an inexpensive, tasty & filling dinner with good drinks I'd recommend!“

“Excellent food! Great service“

“Came in 9/28/25 Allie was great waitress food was on point, Allie turned two tv’s to our games. Tried there again tonight the waitress wasn’t so nice, all sweet with my man walked away when I ordered. So we just left. We are spending our money here we should both get treated the same. Sad day“

“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 people and great Management Fun place“

“Visited early dinner, so it wasn’t too busy. Asked the waitress what she’ll recommend, and the chicken was chosen based on the recommendation. And let me tell you - it was amazing! Very flavorful, juicy, really one of the best I ever had! Cold beers and nice scenery of course… you can’t go wrong :)
Music was nice but very loud, so it’s difficult to have a conversation…“

“I took my mom here for an early Mother's Day meal. The hostess was very pleasant and seated us almost immediately. Our server Mykayla (sp) was awesome. Most of the channels had baseball or basketball or golf on them and my mom asked if it would be possible to change the channel to Tennis as my mom is a tennis fan. Our server asked and the channel was changed to Tennis. We each ordered the fish and chips and both of them were very good. Although the fries, (mine were regular and my moms were sweet potato) were not quite as hot as they could have been, they were still edible. We asked to speak to a manager after we paid our bill to compliment our server. The manager, Yukari was quite pleased to hear about the service. She said she usually hears complaints more than compliments. I would definitely recommend eating here.“

“The venue claims to be accommodating for ADA requirements. And while they may be, it truly is not accommodating. I contacted the venue months in advance to our concert to confirm the accommodations. I was told that we would be upstairs on the balcony, that this was the designated area for ADA. But upon arriving to the venue. We were advised otherwise. The seats were set up under the balcony, nearly midway to the back of the venue. Tucked in a small corner. There was no way we would be able to see over the people standing infront of us. The "landlord" was incredibly rude and told multiple people that he was "sorry his employees don't know everything " yet multiple people were told the same information we were. He told multiple people if they weren't happy with how they could "cater" to us, that they could get a refund and leave. he even said that my mother, in a wheelchair could sit against the barricade and that he didnt care. while other venues advised this was not legally safe. The band was incredible. The venue staff and the landlord had zero disregard for their disabled guests. Very disappointed in the venue and lack of proper accommodations. I will never be returning“

“We had a great dinner. Our server was a nice young man. The price was okay for the area. It wasn't busy but we always eat a lot earlier than most. We had a Caesar salad and Parmesan chicken with Alfredo sauce instead of marinara. It was huge and filling. Tasted great.“

“Greg was incredibly attentive and welcoming, even though we only ordered water and fries since we planned to eat elsewhere after our session. He never made us feel rushed or unwelcome — instead, he remained genuinely hospitable and accommodating the entire time.“

“Came in to have a drink and kill some time before 505 Food Fights. This place is a perfect example of an old school dive bar, the service is friendly and fast, the glasses are chilled and there's an old cigarette machine! If dives are your vibe, I definitely recommend this Effingbar when on the west side of town. :)“

“I had a fantastic experience during my visit last night to Applebee's. The chicken quesadilla was delicious—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and generously portioned. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy a great meal.

Our server, Brie, was the highlight of the evening. Pleasant, professional, and genuinely kind, she was as nice as pie and made me feel truly welcome. Her attentive service elevated the entire experience.

I would absolutely return—and next time, I’ll be requesting Brie's section specifically. Highly recommend!“

“Desiree is incredible and she makes sure we always have what we need!!“

“It's amazing I work here and love the atmosphere love my Boss and managers as well as the other gents and lady's. Clean mentally...physically makes my day a lot easier. You are who you surround yourself with, and affected by your environment, I'm glad I work here and food is amazing.“

“I don’t even drink alcohol, but I’ll be coming back just to see Christine again. Her smile? Absolutely radiant—it lit up the whole room. On top of that, her attitude was so warm and welcoming, it completely elevated the experience. Christine is the kind of server that turns a quick stop into a memorable moment. 10/10, easily one of the best parts of my day!“

“Everything was great. The waitress was very attentive and we never needed anything at any time that we couldn't get through. We could tell the manager was very friendly and cared about what was going on. And dessert was great. It was the peanut butter pie and it was gone as you can see.“

“I just wanted to take a moment to highlight the amazing service we received from Lisa during our visit 🙌. She went above and beyond to make sure my little brother and I had a memorable experience 💖. She was friendly, attentive, and truly made us feel welcomed 😊.

One of the sweetest moments was when she surprised my little brother with a soda 🥤 topped with whipped cream and a cherry 🍒 — he was so excited 🤩, and it’s something he won’t forget. It turned a regular dinner into a special memory for both of us ✨.

Lisa’s kindness, energy, and dedication really shine through 🌟, and I honestly think her manager, Alex, should recognize her with a promotion 📈👏. She’s working hard not just for Applebee’s, but for the community too ❤️.

Thank you, Lisa, for making our visit so wonderful — we’ll definitely be back because of you! 🙏💯“