Goldfinch Haus Guidebook

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Goldfinch Haus Guidebook

Food & Beverages

Good eats, cold drinks, and great atmosphere
Great brewery set along side the Rio Grande River, just minutes from Goldfinch Haus!
37 locals recommend
Bosque Brewing Bernalillo
834 US-550
37 locals recommend
Great brewery set along side the Rio Grande River, just minutes from Goldfinch Haus!
Dion’s is a great place for pizza, salads, and subs. Kid-friendly, they have a pizza watching station where kiddos can watch the pizza process.
63 locals recommend
Dion's
520 NM-528
63 locals recommend
Dion’s is a great place for pizza, salads, and subs. Kid-friendly, they have a pizza watching station where kiddos can watch the pizza process.
If you love a great atmosphere, good eats and cold beer, Ex Novo Brewing Company is worth the beautiful drive through Corrales. Lots of outdoor seating. Pet & kid friendly. Bring the whole family.
33 locals recommend
Ex Novo Brewing Company
4895 Corrales Rd
33 locals recommend
If you love a great atmosphere, good eats and cold beer, Ex Novo Brewing Company is worth the beautiful drive through Corrales. Lots of outdoor seating. Pet & kid friendly. Bring the whole family.
Great coffee & snacks! If you are heading to Santa Fe or Albuquerque, you can stop off at Bad Ass Coffee on HWY 550 for a coffee to go.
Bad Ass Coffee
965 US-550
Great coffee & snacks! If you are heading to Santa Fe or Albuquerque, you can stop off at Bad Ass Coffee on HWY 550 for a coffee to go.
Head to the Tap N Taco for a quick bite. Delicious tacos and a great view of the Sandia Mountains on the patio. Just minutes away from Goldfinch Haus. Casual dining.
Tap N Taco
Head to the Tap N Taco for a quick bite. Delicious tacos and a great view of the Sandia Mountains on the patio. Just minutes away from Goldfinch Haus. Casual dining.
Great local spot for margaritas and delicious food! Close to the balloon fiesta area and has lots of outdoor/indoor dining and drinking options. Ask for Abbie at the bar...she makes the best margarita's and can offer expert suggestions on tequila.
165 locals recommend
El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NW
165 locals recommend
Great local spot for margaritas and delicious food! Close to the balloon fiesta area and has lots of outdoor/indoor dining and drinking options. Ask for Abbie at the bar...she makes the best margarita's and can offer expert suggestions on tequila.
Order the Papas! There are several Weck's locations throughout the Rio Rancho and Albuquerque areas. Open for breakfast and lunch only, and a perfect opportunity to try the papas bowl with red or green chile. Weck's is a delicious staple for locals.
31 locals recommend
Weck's
1620 Rio Rancho Blvd SE
31 locals recommend
Order the Papas! There are several Weck's locations throughout the Rio Rancho and Albuquerque areas. Open for breakfast and lunch only, and a perfect opportunity to try the papas bowl with red or green chile. Weck's is a delicious staple for locals.
There are two Turtle Mountain Brewery locations, but this one is the closest to Goldfinch Haus (5 minute drive). Great draft options for beer lovers and a delicious menu.
Turtle Mountain North
There are two Turtle Mountain Brewery locations, but this one is the closest to Goldfinch Haus (5 minute drive). Great draft options for beer lovers and a delicious menu.
Need delicious takeout? Namaste delivers on quality and taste when it comes to Indian food. Nom, Nom, Nom.
12 locals recommend
Namaste Cuisine of India and Nepal Restaurant
1580 Deborah Rd SE
12 locals recommend
Need delicious takeout? Namaste delivers on quality and taste when it comes to Indian food. Nom, Nom, Nom.
The BEST authentic New Mexican food. My personal favorite is the stuffed sopapillas, but everything on the menu hits the spot. They also offer trays of enchiladas with all the sides, great for family get-togethers at Goldfinch Haus.
10 locals recommend
Hot Tamales New Mexican Kitchen
1520 Rio Rancho Blvd SE
10 locals recommend
The BEST authentic New Mexican food. My personal favorite is the stuffed sopapillas, but everything on the menu hits the spot. They also offer trays of enchiladas with all the sides, great for family get-togethers at Goldfinch Haus.
Los Poblanos has a great atmosphere and plenty to do. You can dine at Campo, have a cocktail at Bar Norte, sip tea in the afternoon, grab a snack from the Farm Shop, relax at the spa, or take a trip to the lavender farm. There is something for everyone and it is a beautiful setting. Check for availability and make a reservation!
114 locals recommend
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW
114 locals recommend
Los Poblanos has a great atmosphere and plenty to do. You can dine at Campo, have a cocktail at Bar Norte, sip tea in the afternoon, grab a snack from the Farm Shop, relax at the spa, or take a trip to the lavender farm. There is something for everyone and it is a beautiful setting. Check for availability and make a reservation!

Things To Do

Beautiful location for a great day of golf. A quick 10-12 minute drive.
9 locals recommend
Twin Warriors Golf Club
1301 Tuyuna Trail
9 locals recommend
Beautiful location for a great day of golf. A quick 10-12 minute drive.
Play some cards, bowl a few games, eat some delicious food, all with a beautiful view of the Sandia Mountains.
27 locals recommend
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd
27 locals recommend
Play some cards, bowl a few games, eat some delicious food, all with a beautiful view of the Sandia Mountains.
If you love a good walk/hike and you want to see the Rio Grande up close and personal visit the Rio Rancho Bosque Preserve & Trailhead. Trailhead Beach has a wide-open area on the water where you can skip rocks, play in the water, look for wildlife, or simply enjoy the view!
Rio Rancho/Corrales Bosque Preserve
If you love a good walk/hike and you want to see the Rio Grande up close and personal visit the Rio Rancho Bosque Preserve & Trailhead. Trailhead Beach has a wide-open area on the water where you can skip rocks, play in the water, look for wildlife, or simply enjoy the view!
Beautiful spot for savory snacks and delicious wine. Casa Rondena Winery is a must while visiting the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area. It is located in the Los Ranchos De Albuquerque area. Beautiful drive past new and old stucco homes in the traditional style of New Mexico.
81 locals recommend
Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez Rd
81 locals recommend
Beautiful spot for savory snacks and delicious wine. Casa Rondena Winery is a must while visiting the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area. It is located in the Los Ranchos De Albuquerque area. Beautiful drive past new and old stucco homes in the traditional style of New Mexico.
Best place for wine in Albuquerque!
13 locals recommend
VARA Winery
315 Alameda Blvd NE
13 locals recommend
Best place for wine in Albuquerque!
Perfect for all you balloon fiesta goers! Onsite at balloon fiesta park.
62 locals recommend
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE
62 locals recommend
Perfect for all you balloon fiesta goers! Onsite at balloon fiesta park.
32 beautiful acres of plants from around the world plus exhibits. Hop across the street to the aquarium and see both in one day!
139 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NW
139 locals recommend
32 beautiful acres of plants from around the world plus exhibits. Hop across the street to the aquarium and see both in one day!
Love sea creatures? Visit the ABQ BioPark Aquarium. Fun for kids and adults.
94 locals recommend
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
2601 Central Ave NW
94 locals recommend
Love sea creatures? Visit the ABQ BioPark Aquarium. Fun for kids and adults.

Grocery / Convenience Stores

Just a few minutes down the road for groceries! Albertsons also has a great beer and wine selection.
Albertsons Market
Just a few minutes down the road for groceries! Albertsons also has a great beer and wine selection.
Any last-minute needs or prescription pickups while in town.
Walgreens
7850 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE
Any last-minute needs or prescription pickups while in town.
Located just off of the main Hwy 528 and Southern Blvd. through Rio Rancho as you head towards Albuquerque. Smith's is another option for groceries, drinks, and any other needs during your stay.
10 locals recommend
Smith's Food and Drug
1000 Rio Rancho Blvd SE
10 locals recommend
Located just off of the main Hwy 528 and Southern Blvd. through Rio Rancho as you head towards Albuquerque. Smith's is another option for groceries, drinks, and any other needs during your stay.
Located just across the street from Albertsons grocery store. One of several close options for groceries.
Walmart Supercenter
Located just across the street from Albertsons grocery store. One of several close options for groceries.

Sightseeing

Great for shopping, dining, and experiencing a little taste of New Mexico's art and people.
197 locals recommend
Old Town
197 locals recommend
Great for shopping, dining, and experiencing a little taste of New Mexico's art and people.
Photo Op! Take a trip up to the top of the Sandia Mountains on the Sandia Peak Tramway. Beautiful views overlooking Albuquerque, a fun gift shop, and a restaurant. Make sure you take a jacket, it's always chillier at the top!
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NE
502 locals recommend
Photo Op! Take a trip up to the top of the Sandia Mountains on the Sandia Peak Tramway. Beautiful views overlooking Albuquerque, a fun gift shop, and a restaurant. Make sure you take a jacket, it's always chillier at the top!

Neighborhoods

While in Santa Fe you have to visit the plaza. Great food, beautiful art, walkable galleries. Must see.
254 locals recommend
Santa Fe Plaza
63 Lincoln Ave
254 locals recommend
While in Santa Fe you have to visit the plaza. Great food, beautiful art, walkable galleries. Must see.