Guidebook for Rio Rancho
Food Scene
El Pinto Restaurant
10500 4th St NWGreat ambiance
One of my favorite places for happy hour and delicious food!
74 locals recommend
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
2031 Mountain Rd NWOne of my favorite places for happy hour and delicious food!
Great place for special occasions and date night. Food is $$$ but delicious and the ambiance is great.
39 locals recommend
Antiquity Restaurant
112 Romero St NWGreat place for special occasions and date night. Food is $$$ but delicious and the ambiance is great.
This Irish inspired pub is close to the house and is a great place to catch a draught Guinness. I also love their Chicken Serrano Cream Pasta.
22 locals recommend
O'Hare's Grille & Pub
4100 Southern Blvd SEThis Irish inspired pub is close to the house and is a great place to catch a draught Guinness. I also love their Chicken Serrano Cream Pasta.
Good place that is close to the house for pizza and beer!
24 locals recommend
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company
905 36th PlGood place that is close to the house for pizza and beer!
The Cheesecake Factory
6600 Menaul Blvd NEGarduno's of Mexico
2100 Louisiana Blvd NEGreat for New Mexico Brunch!
Hannah & Nate's
4512 Corrales RdFlying Star Cafe
3416 Central Ave NECutbow Coffee
1208 Rio Grande Blvd NWHigh Point Grill
9780 Coors Blvd NWThe Food is delicious!
M'tucci's Italian
6001 Winter Haven Rd NWMy favorite Westside Restaurant
Joe's Pasta House
3201 Southern Blvd SEGreat restaurant, close to home!
M'tucci's Moderno Italian Restaurant
1908 Wellspring Ave SESoooooo Yummy!
Drinks & Nightlife
Level 5
2000 Bellamah Ave NWThe rooftop bar is to die for!
Vintage 423
8000 Paseo Del Norte Blvd NEGreat Happy Hour
Sightseeing
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEA must do activity for anyone visiting Albuquerque
Learn the history of the world renown Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta!
62 locals recommend
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr NELearn the history of the world renown Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta!
Parks & Nature
Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
6510 Western Trail NWView ancient petroglyphs!
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NWBeautiful views of the Rio Grande River
This intermediate to difficult trail is my favorite day trip. The La Luz trail will take you on a hike from the base of the breathtaking Sandia Mountains to the summit at over 10,000 feet. Enjoy amazing views and nature!
10 locals recommend
La Luz Trail
This intermediate to difficult trail is my favorite day trip. The La Luz trail will take you on a hike from the base of the breathtaking Sandia Mountains to the summit at over 10,000 feet. Enjoy amazing views and nature!
Shopping
Old Town
Immerse yourself in historic Old Town Albuquerque
Santa Fe Plaza
63 Lincoln AveSpur Line Supply Co.
800 20th St NWReally cool indoor market of local handmade goods
Cottonwood Mall
Coronado Mall
Coronado MallABQ Uptown
2200 Louisiana Blvd NEArts & Culture
Meow Wolf MUST be on your list to see. This art installation is world renowned and so much fun!
423 locals recommend
Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirMeow Wolf MUST be on your list to see. This art installation is world renowned and so much fun!
Entertainment & Activities
Main Event Albuquerque
4040 Pan American Fwy NEI love this place!
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow RdBest place for gambling
My favorite place for movies! They serve you beer and food during the movie and I love their warm chocolate chip cookies!
35 locals recommend
Flix Brewhouse Albuquerque
3236 La Orilla Rd NWMy favorite place for movies! They serve you beer and food during the movie and I love their warm chocolate chip cookies!
Rio Rancho Premiere
1000 Premiere Pkwy SEClosest movie theater to the house.