Gabriel's Guidebook
Food scene
Thai Tip
1512 Wyoming Blvd NEBest Thai Curry in Albuquerque
Uncle T's Sangwiches
4400 Masthead Street NortheastDefinitely the best sandwiches in Rio Rancho. Locally owned and operated
Great outdoor brewery with indoor and “backyard themed” patio
33 locals recommend
Ex Novo Brewing Company
4895 Corrales RdGreat outdoor brewery with indoor and “backyard themed” patio
Best local twist on Chicken Alfredo as well as great all around home cooked Italian food
11 locals recommend
Joe's Pasta House
3201 Southern Blvd SEBest local twist on Chicken Alfredo as well as great all around home cooked Italian food
Great seasonal rotation of local micro brews as well as one of the best pizza pies in town!
24 locals recommend
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company
905 36th PlGreat seasonal rotation of local micro brews as well as one of the best pizza pies in town!
Hannah & Nate's
4512 Corrales RdGreat local breakfast and lunch spot
Entertainment
Broad range of entertainment venues
Great place for traveling acts including concerts, sporting events and mass gatherings
8 locals recommend
Santa Ana Star Center
3001 Civic Center Cir NEGreat place for traveling acts including concerts, sporting events and mass gatherings
Literally a stones throw away and the least busy of all the theaters in the metro area
10 locals recommend
Rio Rancho Premiere
1000 Premiere Pkwy SELiterally a stones throw away and the least busy of all the theaters in the metro area
Sightseeing
Madrid
Quick little getaway, only an hour drive north with nice dives and sights
Best place to take all of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho in at one time. Best views of the city, just don’t forget a coat even during the summer
54 locals recommend
Sandia Crest
Best place to take all of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho in at one time. Best views of the city, just don’t forget a coat even during the summer
Shopping
Local Mall with theater and shops
Cottonwood Mall