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.

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.

Friendly, fast and delicious! Tried their fish n Chips…read morespecial. My wife loved it. The Rainer was really good too. Great service & great food!

Five-star experience at Brekki Brekki in Rio Rancho!…read more Daniel's service was truly five-star. He was incredibly professional, attentive, respectful, and kind. I let him know I was in a hurry because I had an appointment, and he immediately made sure I was taken care of. I really appreciated that level of attentiveness. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and courteous, my food came out quickly, and everything was delicious. Great atmosphere, great music, great food, and especially great service from Daniel. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

The amazing food and our server Daniel was amazing too. We will be returning to Brekki Brekkiread more

We tried this place again and we can officially say this is our favorite place to eat on the…read morewestside! Great service again, delicious food, and great vibes over the speakers as well! This time we tried the Shrimp Po' Boy, Green Chile Pep Pizza, and of course the chicken strips and Mac N Cheese for the little one. Everything was top notch again!!!! We will be back High Point! Keep doing what you're doing!! Oh yeah, the Chips n Queso is bomb too!

Went tonight after we'd noticed awhile back they were closed. Food was absolutely as wonderful as…read moreever. The sunrise burger is still one of hubby's favorites in the city, and the fries are incredible. I tried the High Point Mac & cheese (green chile mac w/steak sliced on top) and yowza. So much flavor, and the steak was perfectly tender. The restaurant has food nailed. And our server was amazing. Unfortunately, th manager did a poor job estimating how busy they'd be on a Friday night, so the two servers were running ragged. The manager pitched in, but they were playing catch up with the silverware and we had to wait for it when the food arrived. Which, no biggie, but it was a fork when I had steak and my husband had a messy burger. So we right away asked for knives. I pointed out my steak, and the manager got snarky with us like she got it. But then she brought us butter knives. When I got up and went to the bar to ask for a steak knife, her attitude was even faker. I don't abide fake when someone's eyes and mouth clearly say they think you're stupid or annoying or both. As a manager, you learn how to school your face and keep people happy or you don't last in management long. Also, if she miscalculated staffing, then it should have been her job to get into the bathrooms and keep them presentable. They weren't. Paper everywhere, and the walls need some serious touch ups. It's hard for people to trust the food safety if the job-food public areas aren't kept clean and well-maintained, you know? We'll be back because the food IS awesome and we always have an enjoyable meal. But they definitely need to turn an eye toward building upkeep and service.

We ordered the Cubano, Waygu sliders and a side of fries. I loved the sliders. My wife liked the…read moreCuban better. The fries were good too but compared to the other two, they were less spectacular. The service was excellent and the environment was great too. Loved the 90s music. Definitely going back to try more of the menu. I'm going with 4 stars because the food took a while to come out and the booth was a bit uncomfortable.

I hadn't been here since it first opened and a friend wanted to meet for happy hour. It didn't…read moredisappoint. The drinks were great! Limoncello and sunset... and that espresso martini was so good. The elote dip was good as were the bacon wrapped dates (had never had them before) They had plenty of tap beer options and lots of different drinks. Service at the bar was perfect! The place still lacks some decor in my opinion but you're still in for great food and drinks with friends!

NEW INFORMATION: WE WENT TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT ON JUNE 11TH AND JUST POSTED THIS REVIEW. SEEMS THEY…read moreCLOSED PERMANENTLY ON JUNE 30TH. THE REVIEW REMAINS VALID BUT THEY ARE OUT OF BUSINESS. Sometimes the newspaper gets it right. A nice review in the Albuquerque Journal enticed the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group to venture along 4th Street, NW, to a relatively new eating establishment. Everyone tried something different, and everyone wants to come back. Good food. Order at the counter. Nice tchotchkes (good ambiance). Just click on the following YouTube video link and listen to us regale you with our report. https://youtu.be/rNc5bUgLwc8?si=0PjbEM_I4ivF_t80

It's great to have additional dining options along 4th Street in Los Ranchos, and Lavender Cocinita…read moreis a welcome newer addition for breakfast and lunch. I stopped by for lunch and found the menu offered a nice variety of choices. I ordered the Los Ranchos Turkey sandwich with homemade chips and a Lavender Iced Tea. Both were flavorful, and the homemade chips were an unexpected treat. The iced tea was ready right away and was a refreshing complement to the meal. My sandwich arrived about 24 minutes after ordering, which may have been due to the lunch rush. Including tip, lunch came to about $30. While the price point felt a little high for the overall experience, the quality and flavor of the food helped balance that out. Overall, I enjoyed the food and appreciate having another locally owned option in the neighborhood.

I really love a Laguna burger. I also love how they offer concessions at the Lobo Football games. I…read moreget a Laguna burger every time I'm there. I've been to the 12th street location several times. This was my first visit to the Rio Rancho location. I was surprised to see that it shared a building with a convenience store. However, they had plenty of space for their own seating, and they was even outdoor seating available. The place was clean. I ordered the burger of the month, which was a Green Chile Western Burger. The guy who took my order was friendly, and he even held my number while I used the restroom. Restrooms at the facility wear nice and clean. I enjoyed my burger, although I cannot say I liked it more than the original Laguna burger, but it was something different to try. I saw them dump my hot fries out and salt them. My food was delivered right after the fries were scooped. I enjoyed another Laguna burger, and I would stop at this location again if I'm in the area.

We have been here twice and always have a great experience. We have never tried any other Laguna…read moreBurgers but this place rocks and Aaron the manager is great! We have tried the Laguna Burger, Jalapeno Popper Burger, Chicken Tenders, and Pulled Pork Fries. All are great and good tasting. The burgers are enough to fill ya up so just get one order with fries to share with 2 people!

Ever enjoy a meal that you think about months later ? I have and this review is long overdue. We…read morehave followed Chef Perno for years. We were so happy to be traveling through NM and able to eat at Forty Nine Forty. Such a wonderful treat. We were there on a tasting menu night. Everything was perfect. Inventive and exceptional. Kudos to the entire team for a memorable night.

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.

Let's start with the actual food. The burger was a good portion, cooked well, and tasted good. The…read morefries were crispy, both the sweet potato fries and the regular fries. It is attached to a pizza restaurant and they do have fountain drinks, however, the drink dispenser is in the back and they advertise bottled soda in the front area. They also advertised various lemonades but they were not available yet. The clerk was not even remotely friendly or helpful when ordering or upon receiving our food. The chef from the back came out to check on us and brought us drink refills, she was amazing.

"That's a dang good burger and some mighty fine fries!"…read more In need of beef, I & dining partner dropped into this Revel Burger on Golf Course Rd in west ABQ. I ordered their Combo Special and chose the ground beef burger and beer battered fries options, over the grilled chicken or chips choices. I added green chile and cheese to make it a de facto green chile cheeseburger. Drinks were sweet tea for me and water for today's partner, which were expeditiously delivered to our table as we waited on the food to arrive. Sweet tea was pretty ordinary and less sweet or tea flavored than most I've had. Kinda thin on taste. Burger & fries portion were plenty generous. The well stuffed bun came butter toasted from the flat top & required a good bit of jaw stretch to fit it all in. Burger patty appeared to be hand formed, was very nicely grilled, and had excellent flavor. Lettuce, tomato, & onion, plus a drizzle of their house sauce, were intelligently placed under the cheese topped patty in the sandwich. Thereby keeping the juicy patty from drooling & sogging out the bottom part of the bun. Which was only partially successful since the squeeze needed to eat the sandwich, coupled with the juicy fillings, made some sogging out inevitable. Green chile was rocking impactful flavor and a substantial spicy kick to match. It brought a lovely burn to the lips & tongue!! Beer battered fries came hot from the fryer, substantially crispy crunchy on the outside, tender inside, lightly salted, and really tasty. These fries could make Revel Burger a destination all on their own. Really noteworthy fries! Counter lady was welcoming and very efficient getting our orders taken. Premises were bright from wall of windows facing the road and clean. It shares space with a Pizza 9 so a faint aroma of pizza spices permeates the space, which can be confusing to the brain while you're eating a burger. Demerit for thin watery tea for me and partner being charged $1.69 for a bottle of water, then getting just a paper cup of iced tap water instead of an actual bottle of water.

This was our first time at turtle Mountain brewing and we loved it…read more The atmosphere is lively and fun. The staff are fast and friendly. The menu has standard American foods, but elevated with unique twists. I had the fish tacos and they were excellent. Our friend had the mac & cheese with green chile added- which gave it just the right amount of punch. Great food and great vibe.

This was our first time at turtle Mountain brewing and it did not disappoint! My dining companion…read morewas craving something from another restaurant on the other side of town, but considering it was so late, I suggested coming here as it had similar things on the menu, and I am so glad I suggested this place. We walked in, and the place was a little crowded, but we were still sat pretty quickly. I liked the atmosphere of the place because it seemed very open, inviting, and had a certain local charm to it. As soon as my dining companion saw the people around us getting their food delivered it looked so good she no longer remembered what we came for and we ended up ordering something completely different. We didn't wait long for our waitress to come over. She was very nice and attentive I asked her for a drink recommendations, and she mentioned some good ones. Considering the day before was New Year's Eve and I probably should've took a break from drinking, I said say screw it and got something light. It was a blood orange cider, and it was delicious, I was not expecting it to taste like that! Unable to make our minds up, we decided to split a salad and pizza. For the salad I wanted to get the Valley grande, but we compromised and got the brazos which was essentially a Caesar salad. That's how it was huge. We had enough to share and more, it was also tasty, the dressing. You could tell was definitely house made. For the pizza we decided to get a split half truchas and half chimayo (my half) and it was amazing the flavor was great and the topping fresh. Although next time I will ask for well done. On to dessert. The best thing we ordered all night was the Apple calzone. It seemed to be the size of a little football and came with two scoops of ice cream. I could tell it was made to order and it was absolutely delicious! We cannot wait to go back.