This place is so cute! We love Lily and Liam Bistro and we have been here to Upscale Rio one other…read moretime but we forget about it as it's back behind a bunch of businesses off of 528. If you know where Hot Tamales is, go behind it and hit Upscale Rio! First of all, this place has so many options of what I'd call comfort food and everything is good! They have shakes, desserts, yummy starters, mac and cheese, burgers and much more! What's my favorite thing? So many items are gluten free!! Hallelujah!! Even the burgers can be ordered with a gluten free bun! We also had a super sweet waitress! I had to go gluten free last fall and it really cut down on us eating out as most places have little to no options. Here, MOST things are gluten free!! Like what you may ask? Well, today I had chicken fried chicken, green chile gravy, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables- a medley of corn, Lima beans ,bell peppers and red onions. They use a gluten free rice flour and the batter on the chicken was crispy and delicious!! They are also super generous with their portions so I took half of my food home and can't wait for dinner! I also had a double chocolate shake and a cold brew. They proudly brew Whispering Bean Coffee which is super tasty! My husband had the Green Chile Chicken Pot Pie and really enjoyed it and ate every bite! My mother in law had the Basic Cheddar Burger with fresh cut fries and raved about it. She also had a Key Lime Pie Shake. No photo of this, sorry! They normally have a gluten free fruit cobbler but they were out. I'll be back to try that for sure! All I know is I found a place that has super tasty gluten free options that I can't find anywhere else. I love you Upscale Rio! I'll be sharing this with all my gluten free friends! See you soon!! XOXO

Nice to see a local spot on Rio Rancho get some good attention. Came in with my son who ordered the…read morecheeseburger. Needless to say the burger didn't last long on his plate. Burger was cooked well and was filled with flavor! I got the steak fingers after reading reviews and unfortunately they were not good. The Steak fingers were covered in oil and tasted like the oil they were cooked in may have been older. The fries, shakes and service though were good!! I'll return but I'll get a burger instead.

Forty Nine Forty is exactly the kind of restaurant Michelin should have discovered when it came to…read moreNew Mexico--and its omission makes you wonder whether the inspectors ever actually made it to Corrales. We started with the savory brioche tart and excellent house-made breads. The little gem salad was crisp and refreshing, with jicama, cucumber, and a bright buttermilk-lime dressing. The beautifully cooked spiced duck was the standout, with plum providing just the right sweetness and acidity. A customized specialty drink was a thoughtful touch, and the cheesecake was a terrific finish. Alex provided warm, attentive service without constantly interrupting the meal--something increasingly rare and deeply appreciated. Forty Nine Forty combines serious cooking with the relaxed, distinctive character of Corrales. Michelin may have missed it, but New Mexico diners shouldn't.

I was excited to dine here, based on the reviews. One review mentioned Michelin should discover…read morethis place! I was disappointed. Note* there are two different doors to enter, opposite each other, both opening into what they call the marketplace, but one is near the hostess stand, and the other is across the room. There should be a sign that directs you toward the hostess stand. To whet my appetite, an amuse-bouche was brought out. It was a small slice of duck placed on focaccia bread topped with mango chutney. Off to a great start, if this is a representation of what's to come. For the first course, I ordered the brioche tart and the bread course. The bread course offered three different types of bread (see menu below) served with a large pat of soft butter. The butter had a heavy hand of coarse salt on top. The varieties of bread were delicious. The Brioche tart isn't what I was expecting. I am not sure why it is called a tart. It was on what appeared to be a flatbread piled high with sliced mortadella. The potatoes were cubed so small; their size rivaled the coarse salt, and they were sparsely sprinkled throughout. A few pieces of red onion were also interspersed. I sent it back because the flatbread was hard to slice and the mortadella was overbearing in size and aroma. The second course was the fruit salad. Heavy on the black pepper. It wasn't memorable. It was plated on a dinner plate with a thin layer of savory dressing lining the plate, followed by a single combined layer of sliced fruit and chopped iceberg lettuce, topped with black pepper. There was more salt on the butter and black pepper on the fruit than dressing on the salad. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate it wasn't drowning in dressing. But a smidge more would have been nice. I also ordered the espresso martini, and that was very delicious! At this point in the meal, my mouth is so parched from all the salt that I am drinking several glasses of water already. The third course was duck, which was cooked to perfection. The peaches in the dish gave a nice flavor. The rice was delicious and contained large pieces of green onions. The green onions were definitely not as subtle as the potatoes in the tart. Again, black pepper was everywhere. I think that is the chef's favorite spice. Salt and pepper permeated the courses. It's a shame, because there is a plethora of herbs and spices chefs can use to flavor foods. At this point, it is soooo salty; I am drinking the entire carafe of water placed on the table. For dessert, I ordered the Basque cheesecake. It was the highlight of the meal. It was not too sweet, and the flavor stood out on its own. I ordered coffee with the meal, with cream and sugar. The waitress brought everything over but didn't bring a coffee spoon. I simply licked my cheesecake spoon clean and used the same spoon to stir my coffee. I only mention it because coffee spoons are one of the little details that make a restaurant stand out, especially if you are trying to be compared to a Michelin restaurant. I have eaten at many great restaurants and this one did not stand out to me. Positive notes* all of the staff members were friendly and provided good service. That is one way to my heart. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to make me want to return. Not because the food was terrible, but for the price, I expected a better meal.

I have lived at the Fairwinds many years now. I first moved here with my husband and we lived in a…read morevery comfortable Independent Living Apartment. I was immediately impressed by the staff. you couldn't ask for better care and warmth. we participated in any activities that were offered and made new and lasting friendships along the way. thru those years there were difficult times. I guess the most difficult was the pandemic when we were limited to movement within the building but you would be amazed attn lengths the staff went to to keep us happy. delicious meals were delivered to our door ( we ordered from our menu's ). Games were played at each door if you wanted to participate and there were fun prizes. The weekly wine socials were brought to your door. Meanwhile, all the necessary health precautions were taken. The apartments were thoroughly cleaned weekly. When necessary, immunization clinics were brought to each resident and if you wanted to participate, they made it easy. Eventually that passed and life got back to normal but it's hard not to recognize the professional handling of that difficult time. The building was renovated and mad lovely for us. If anything needed to be updated, it was life moved along smoothly and I must admit, to my surprise. There were many staff changes but amazingly, the staff remained warm and caring. Deep down, I can forget that they are dealing with many different personalities and sometimes elderly people can be a tad grumpy. The loving staff simply overlooks the bad days. Food is always an issue but the menu is large with choices for everyone. If that isn't enough, there's a really great Bistro you don't want to mis. The activities are numerous and year round. Entertainment is provided on a regular basis and outings take place twice a week. All you have to do is signup. I can't close this without mentioning that my husband passed away in 2022. it was a difficult time made easier by the Fairwinds staff and especially the management. Being100% deaf and disabled, my family wanted me to move to assisted living despite my reluctance. Doralei warmly helped me make that decision to move and very graciously helped me find a comfortable apartment. The move was smooth and the golden treatment given by the health and Wellness staff has been perfect so I have to admit that it was the proper move. When I need appointments, the transportation service is wonderful and I can't forget to mention the wonderful drivers. Do you see how fortunate I furl that all those years ago, we made the decision to move here it was the perfect one. You can't go wrong.

Extremely disappointing experience at Sixty Six Acres…read more We walked in and were seated immediately on the patio. I had read so many positive reviews and was genuinely excited to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, we walked out without ever being served. While we sat there, multiple staff members walked past our table without acknowledging us. No greeting. No water. No "someone will be right with you." Nothing. Then another couple arrived after us and was seated in the same small patio area. They were promptly greeted, given water, and attended to by a waiter who seemed more than happy to serve them. Meanwhile, we were still sitting there trying to figure out whether anyone planned to acknowledge our table. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was looking around and realizing there were no other Black or Brown patrons in the establishment at the time. I cannot definitively say race played a role in how we were treated, but given the stark difference in service between our table and the couple seated after us, I would be dishonest if I said the thought didn't cross my mind. We eventually got up and left. Good food reviews mean very little if certain guests can sit at a table while staff repeatedly walk past them as though they aren't there. Whether this was discrimination, poor training, or simply terrible service, the experience was unacceptable and left us feeling completely unwelcome. We came prepared to spend our money and enjoy dinner. Instead, Sixty Six Acres made it very easy for us to take our business elsewhere.

We had brunch here today and had a great experience!…read more Before going, I called to ask about their gluten-free options. The woman who answered the phone was friendly and knowledgeable. She explained that they have a dedicated fryer for their chicken wings and fries, offer gluten-free hamburger buns, and other gluten-free options. That gave me the confidence to give them a try. When we arrived, we grabbed a table on the patio and then ordered. We shared the loaded breakfast fries (without the chile since it isn't gluten-free), and they were delicious. I ordered the Greek salad with grilled chicken, which was fresh and flavorful. My gluten-free daughter had the barbecue chicken wings and fries, and my gluten-free son ordered the huevos rancheros without the chile. My husband had the regular huevos rancheros. The server who took our order seemed to be new, but another woman, possibly the owner or manager, was extremely friendly, answered all of our questions. As someone with celiac disease, that level of knowledge and willingness to answer questions means a lot. Everything we ordered was delicious. We'll definitely be back!

Have we got a surprise for you today? Turns out that they snuck in a new restaurant in our little…read morevillage of Corrales. It's actually been open for a few months, but it is not obvious. No Competition occupies the kitchen spaces at the newly renovated Sandia Bar. To our embarrassment and amazement, we stumbled across it - look for signs to the Sandia Bar at the corner of W. Ella and Corrales Road. Are we glad we did. Order and pick up at the outdoor counter adjacent to the parking lot. No seating in the actual restaurant, but you are more than welcome to go into the Sanda Bar or use one of their numerous outdoor tables. The friendly staff at the bar are used to this arrangement. While you are there, have a drink in the Sandia Bar and look at what they have done to make what was once the local "biker bar" hangout into an upscale drinking emporium. And best of all, this is our new "best in New Mexico" burger joint. Simply the best. We also tried out the Mahi Mahi fish tacos and fish and chips. Highly recommended and best of all, its in our backyard. Check out our YouTube video report. https://youtu.be/2Z0Xkdf05rw?si=1t5zHP29uwkPia_H

We went to Kily and Liam this morning for breakfast. Today was one of those days where it was…read moremidweek, and my husband took the day off, just because. He asked me to breakfast and he looked up places to go here in Rio Rancho and found this restaurant online with good ratings. Ambiance The ambiance is cute, nothing fancy, comfortable, cheery (for instance live plants) and more importantly-different. I love when restaurants have their own style and don't look like other restaurants. For instance they have one seating area that is a booth seat with various different pillows. And there are two tops with both chairs and a bench. Simple, clean, charming. Service The waitress was friendly and admitted she was fairly new, which we wouldn't have known because for being new she was an above average waitress. Food I was surprised to see such original food. They had more of a global kind of food with definite nods to regional new Mexican favorites. For instance they had 'Madame Hatch', which was a classic Croque Madame sandwhich with green chile. The bread/ham/mornay sauce/basted egg were all cooked to perfection and tasted wonderful. 'Bombay Bagel' which was a French toast bagel, with goat cheese, black forest ham, sundried tomato, hardboiled egg, lemon honey, and microgreens, fruit. And NM classics like a smothered breakfast burrito. I attached pics of the menu so you can see everything they offer. Everything was appropriately priced, Not cheap, not expensive. Each dish was $11.00-$16.00 They serve breakfast and lunch. They also have a good, large selection of yummy, homemade desserts. If you're looking for good food, good service, something different but also great classics you need to check this place out.

I stopped in to this quaint little bistro for brunch on my way to the airport. Service was…read morefantastic - everyone was all smiles and food/drink came out relatively quickly. The overall vibe was very relaxed and casual, as it was a Thursday and not too busy. I was pleased to see they had an espresso menu and ordered the cold brew, which was perfect for a hot day. For food, I went with the Dutch Eggs because you really don't see that on many menus. It was interesting - I didn't expect it to be so sweet since it was listed under "savory". It was still tasty but I'd probably go for something different next time. Good portion sizes and prices were reasonable. I would definitely return!

Had a celebratory birthday dinner for a friend here at Farm and Table last night…read more It was a wonderfully delicious evening! Service was so invitingly friendly and efficient. By mistake, we got there 30 minutes early but were able to order a drink and walk the property along garden paths and discovered they had garden rooms that you could reserve for large parties. After we were sat with the other guests and the guest of honor, our awesome waiter explained how their food was sourced and a bit of history of the place for our friends that weren't familiar with the restaurant. There were vegetarians and a vegan diners amongst us so he explained all his favorite vegetarian dinners and also how they could alter the meal to make it vegan. EVERYONE was happy with their meals. My entree was their Mongolian Beef prepared and served in an extremely creative presentation which was absolutely delicious! Others had: mezze platters with and without the lamb, the Cavatelli pasta dish, shishito pepper appetizer, All quite delicious! Amongst the desserts ordered I had the basil, blackberry sorbet (if I recall correctly) which was refreshingly tasty! The whole evening was wonderful! The food! The company! But special kudos and thanks to the restaurant and staff at Farm and Table for helping make it a very memorable evening!

While in Albuquerque I cane to Farm & Table for an elegant dinner date. The experience was less…read morethan stellar. The weather permitted use to sit outside in the comforting blanket of mild sun shine. Service was slow and it took some time for someone to initially come to our table. I heard a few tables being offered to tour the area where some of the plants were being grown which was nice. That option was not extended to our table. The menu had a few vegetarian options that looked promising. I ordered barramundi and my wife ordered cavatelli which is a type of pasta. Complementary bread was brought out that tasted good but had too much salt on the crust. I didn't know but eventually found out that barramundi is a type of Asian sea bass. It was plated with a good amount of vegetables, but I found it to be bot a flavorful as I would have liked. I tasted the cavatelli and was not impressed either by the flavors. The drink section of the menu is a little confusing and we ended up with a grapefruit rosemary kombucha. The atmosphere was very nice and relaxing but I think the entrees were a bit over priced for what we received.

I got the Tahini sweet bowl with Salmon. It was delicious. The employees were friendly and…read morehelpful. I will definitely be back.

Little Gems is such a great find. It's located inside a center where you can eat, relax, and even…read moreenjoy a drink, which makes the whole experience feel like a fun little food court vibe. The space is clean, welcoming, and easy to hang out in. The bowls are customizable with your choice of protein. We usually go with tofu, but they also offer chicken or steak, so there are solid options for everyone. The staff was more than willing to walk us through the menu. Everything came out fast, the prices were affordable, and the flavors were on point. 9/10 recommend.

Have been to this place plenty of times and it never seems to disappoint. This is honestly the only…read morerestaurant that I will eat breakfast at. I live out of town, but frequent this place every time I am in town. I did not expect much from their red and green chile, but it is very, very flavorful and packs some heat. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. The only negative is the lack of parking.

I returned to Hannah and Nate's for breakfast with my great nephew and family. Our waiter was…read moreoutstanding. We had to wait a little bit till family arrived and he'd check on us, refill our coffee and ask if we wanted anything while we waited so we didn't get too hungry. I chose a light version with an egg, hash browns and toast and an extra pancake. Sorry didn't take a photo. I think they need something on the blank wall facing west in their room by the restrooms though. Everything was great, place was clean and nice.

Went today for lunch to celebrate my daughter's birthday. The kids are off school for Fall Break…read morewith Balloon Fiesta using the school buses for shuttles. I had the $18 3 part lunch special with an eggplant parmigiana sandwich, baked cheese ravioli, and spaghetti with marinara. Can't beat this deal anywhere. My daughter had their fabulous tortellini soup and a house salad. One granddaughter had spaghetti carbonara with shrimp and the other had plain spaghetti with marinara. Of course we started with their toasted bread with bruschetta and olive oil. It was a successful lunch topped off be the birthday cannoli with chocolate sauce and chocolate chips! Yum. We shared that. Thanks to our server Isabella who did a great job. It was a happy birthday experience!

Had an enjoyable and delicious lunch with wife n friends, delightful 1st time, David W. Waited on…read moreus. Spaghetti n meatballs, chicken Alfredo X 2 each, very tasty, had to take cheesecake home, we were all stuffed we had seen the web site, saw the interviews, the carbonara dish being cooked and wanted to try, we weren't disappointed!!! Meatballs were very soft not too soft and tasty! Spaghetti with meat sauce delish We'll be back for certain. We all enjoyed the bruschetta, bread, 2 kinds, oil and a tomato mini appetizer (?) Thanks David, for a pleasant nosh No pics this visit, but take it from me....It's Great!!!

Look, you're going to die someday…read more That day will come just a bit sooner if you eat regularly at Big Boss Hotlinks, but oh what a life you will have lived until then! I tried this truck for the first time today, and my doors are blown off and my socks have been knocked off! The lady at the window was super friendly, and not in a fake, awkward way, but in a genuine, "I love everyone" sort of way. Anyway, I ordered 'The Duke' special, which is a lot of stuff I like: beef, hotlinks, caramelized onions, cheese, and green chile on a hoagie roll. She took my money, and I waited, thinking this was probably a mistake. I hadn't heard much about the place, but it seemed like with all those components, some of the weaker ones would bring down the entire sandwich. Boy was I wrong. The beef was beautifully cooked, with just a bit of pink showing, the hotlinks were smokey and delicious, the onions were soft and plentiful, the green chile had heat, and the cheese tied it all together into a beautiful gooey mess on a soft and inviting roll. I needed the extra fork she provided, as I 'got nasty' with it, caring less and less about what proper eating etiquette is, and more and more about getting it into my mouth as soon as possible. I'm not going to lie to you - this is not health food. Not even close. In fact, there really isn't anything I'd consider 'healthy' on the entire menu. If you're looking for something green, you've come to the wrong place. This food truck's menu is a carnivore's paradise, and it's going to cause long-term problems, but you know what? I live in the short term. It's greasy and brown, and just amazing. This would be the ultimate hangover food if I were hung over, which might just be the best compliment I can give the place. I'll definitely return.

We tried Big Boss Hotlinks at the Winrock Fest this weekend. The smell was definitely calling us!…read moreIt was a nice evening with plenty of people to keep them busy. The order was out quick, despite the number of people, so they were ready to get things expedited. We ordered the Green Chile Cheeseburger with hot green chile, grilled onions, and a side of crinkle fries. One of the burgers was missing a chunk of the patty. The other burger had a good sized patty. We were quite hungry so we went right in. However, the first bite was disappointing with no flavor. We were waiting for the hot in the green chile, but it never landed. And the grilled onions were quite sparse, also not giving it much more flavor. The crinkle fries were crispy and had some salt. But they did not redeem the meal. Nevertheless, the combo was quite filling. Overall, the food never met the smell that attracted us to this truck or the high cost, leaving us with a full belly but no flavor to speak of.