The best beer we had in New Mexico. Our favorite food was also here. The tacos and sliders and tots were fantastic. Cool merch too and a great space! Can't wait to go back. HOWEVER! you should do a red or green chilli pepper aioli instead of a slaw- it'll allow the flavors to pop more read more

Pros: Good variety of food, especially for a brewery Ample seating, with a patio Options for beer mixtures Free stickers! Cons: Beer was just so-so Service was strange, might have been an off day read more

Rio Bravo Brewing - Free stickers! - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Probably the best sliders I have ever had. Their Bravo burger is phenomenal but then having them as sliders was even better! All of the food is always great and yummy. The service was good, and the atmosphere is always nice, very spacious and just overall a great spot. The owners are fantastic and they have great drinks. read more

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While this brewery is pretty far for me, when I get there, they never disappoint and i love that my favorite beer is a standard and always available. Squirrel nuts. It was taco Tuesday and I had the fried avocado and steak options and they were very good and the salsa was flavorful but not spicy. Service is always great! And there's lots of places to sit in and out and it has a great visual atmosphere. read more

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Location is downtown so the homeless are outside. It took a while to get noticed but thats okkkkk. The rio bravo mexican lager is yummmm. Ordered a couple. My husband got the pulled pork sliders, hes a lightweight so he said sauce was spicy. But the vibe is good, staff are cool. read more

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Food, service, ambience all exceeded our expectations. I had a pair of sliders with fries and a beer flight, wife had a black bean burger and a glass of Sauvignon blanc, all were very tasty. Service was great despite the large crowd on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Rio Bravo Brewing Company was one of our final stops on our New Mexico brewery tour, and they truly left an impression. It was early morning back in October 2024, and we had the pleasure of chatting with the manager and owner--what a great way to kick off the day! We even shared stories about our "Beer Church" in Taylor, TX, and they sent us on our way with a crowler that our whole group absolutely loved. Not only did we get a warm welcome and insider recommendations (they tipped us off about Quarter Celtic, another hit on our tour), but the facility itself was immaculate with plenty of seating and outdoor covered seating, making our early breakfast visit that much more enjoyable. The beer was delicious--a perfect start to the day--and we couldn't help but wish we had more time to hang around. If you're ever in Albuquerque, definitely stop by Rio Bravo Brewing Company. They truly stand out as stellar beer people, and we look forward to returning on a future visit! read more

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I agree with their owner, "Rio Bravo Brewing is not just a brewery; it is a destination! Rio Bravo Brewing is not just a brewery; it is a destination!" Visiting from MD, we highly enjoyed our last few visits to Rio, and again they did not disappoint-two years later & they are only expanding their craft- fantastic brews- the staples we loved were still as delicious, their new offerings were bold flavor unique profiles- street parking was a lot easier this time, with an expanded lot-less unnerving we enjoyed the outside patio ambiance & easy QR code menu, with the attentive helpful bartender, super friendly offering samples, other brewery suggestions for our self-made beer tour, and where to buy for home advice always happy to return! we will be back. read more

We ordered pretzel bites.. burned! Chicken strips, so burned Chicken inside was burned, sent back to kitchen & got new plate in time to leave. Chicken fajita sliders... burned! Ruben meat was so dry only ate a small portion of each 1/2. Server couldn't be bothered had to chase him down to complain, get check ect. Never asked if we needed additional drinks either Very underwhelming No intention to return Also this is a Wed at 1pm, only table in building read more

Sat at the bar and had very slow service. They have a sign to order from a certain location so walked over there. Then one person took my beer order, but didn't pour the beer. Another staff person came up to pour the beer. I had the freak juice ipa and it was pretty tasty. I did not try any food on my visit. Just an ok experience for me. read more

The food is good, the beer is good but the service is horrible !!! I have never not left a tip. This service was so bad I could not even think of tipping. read more

This is my ABQ Beer Passport review for Rio Bravo. Nice large taproom. Private parking. No kids! There were some pinball machines in a second seating area. Nice shaded patio but picnic tables only with benches for seating (gets uncomfortable after a while). Several tvs with baseball games and other sports on. While I don't visit a brewery to watch shit on tv, one of the screens had the NHL channel on that caught my eye occasionally. My friend was keeping up with the Cubs game on another screen as well. It was cool until some schmo came from the back, changed the NHL channel to some idiot talking about the NFL and then left. No consideration for customers! The same can be said for the 2 ladies covering the bar. Regulars got the royal treatment but us first timers had to stand on our heads to get another beer. Mind you, there was 3 other patrons when I got there at 1:15 pm, and maybe a dozen when I left at 3:45. They sell cans to go of maybe half their beers and they do sell growlers. I got a growler of their Psychedelic Decade brown ale which I enjoyed, but my growler cost me $18, pretty high compared to other breweries. I tried their Oktoberfest, which seemed more bitter than their 21ibu rating, but was good. I also tried the Squirrel Nut and Honey Ginger ales to only ask wtf prompts brewers to experiment like this. I can tell the owners had a vision of great local beer but misses the mark with crap service. Food looked like standard pub grub. Since I'm obviously not a regular, I will pass on returning. The beer was decent, but the service wasn't welcoming enough to draw me back over some of the neighboring breweries. read more

Rio Bravo Brewing - Two glasses of beer, one large and one small, are placed on a bar counter inside a brewery or pub with string lights and industrial decor. - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ordered fish and chips, and paid $17 for one "4oz" price of questionable quality fish, slaw and fries. The waitress was kind though, the star is for her... read more

Rio Bravo Brewing - 4oz fish and chips? - A serving of fried fish and French fries with side dishes of coleslaw and tartar sauce on a checkered paper tray at a restaurant. - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

What a great spot! Dog friendly! We went on a weekday and were lucky to find space outside on the patio so we had room for our dog that is in the middle of training. The food was delicious (chicken sando was incredible) and the beers were spot on. Parking was easy. Best of all the crew that took care of us and our pup were fantastic. read more

Called the day before to ask about big groups. The person who answered the phone said we don't need to call ahead and just to come in, since it's seat yourself. So that's what we did. First half of the group came and sat down and was served, once the other half was there was then told by a different server since our group was so big, mind you 10 people they couldn't serve us and we would have to go to the bar to order? Maybe we are just missing communication here. That's why we called to make sure we weren't being inconsiderate and still looks like we were an inconvenience. read more

The food is fine but the beer, what should be the foundation of this place, is just okay. Maybe stop brewing 20 kinds and make 5 good ones.

I'm not much of a consumer of adult beverages. But since a group of friends were headed here I figured why not. I got there later than the rest So I only had time for a beer. Their menu had a plethora of local micro brews - making the selection difficult. I settled in an the peach tea ale. It was delicious. The food - don't know, I'll just have to go back another time and try it. read more

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I came here twice on my recent trip to Albuquerque. There is an ample amount of parking. Everything is self-seating and there are plenty of them. The servers are not linked to specific tables. Any server will ask for your order which also means you can place your order with any one of them. They are always walking around asking how you're doing. The food is pretty good. My fiance and I had wings, a brisket sandwich, and a crab cake sandwich. The serving size is chef's kiss. And so are the fries. I read another review and I will agree that the year-round beers are great, while the seasonal ones are hit or misses. read more

Rio Bravo Brewing - Flights of 4 & 5 - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

What really stood out about my most recent visit to Rio Bravo was the service. Holy smoke it was good! Now, the beer, food, and atmosphere were all well and good. But at every juncture I felt that we were taken care of exquisitely well by darn near everyone in the establishment. It seemed like prevailing philosophy amongst the staff was that "everyone is in your section." Over the course of our stay were helped or checked in on by at least 4 different servers. All were friendly, kind and knowledgeable. And again, everything else was great, but the service is really where they made their mark and it is the reason I'll be returning. I strongly recommend swinging by for a pint and bite to eat. read more

Rio Bravo Brewing - A bar interior features a large counter with bar stools, a TV screen, and a green wall with "LIVE BOLD" illuminated sign, with patrons and staff present. - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We stopped for lunch during the balloon festival and were not disappointed! Great food and drink and spectacular service. Stop in for a drink, a nosh, or both! read more

Rio Bravo Brewing - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Beautiful outdoor music under the stars! Love this place! Friendly people, great beer, don't miss this!

Love their food and beer selection, this is hands down my favorite brewery to hit up. The Very Demure beer is a new favorite, almost makes up for a previous beer they had that they no longer do. Their chef is top notch, I've never had any bad food here. Highly recommend!! read more

Great meeting space for any organization - great support team - great food - great beer - any organization would be crazy to not patronize them - rip bravo for the win! read more

Website says kitchen closes at 9:00 (one hour earlier than the closing time). We walked in at 7:30 to be told the kitchen had already closed. On to something else I guess, thanks for the disappointment. read more

Had a going away party for our boss there tonight. Everyone (a group of about 12 of us) got drinks and food right away except one person. He asked several times about his dinner. Several people ordered more food and it was delivered promptly whereas the 1 diner never got his meal. He waited 3 hours. Pathetic! Apparently the others food was great but... read more

Stopped by for lunch and some pints and thoroughly enjoyed our time! The service was great and the burger was one of the best I've had in a long time. Beer was tasty and hit the spot. Overall a great afternoon, we will definitely be placing Rio Bravo on the regular rotation. read more

Food - if you would have asked me a 1-2 years ago, I'd say this had some of the best brewery food you can find in New Mexico. The quality has fallen off of a cliff. They're always out of something on the menu and when they do have it you get the smallest portion possible. A male and female in the kitchen are too busy kissing to care about your order (nobody wants to see that). Last two times we've been, there was either a hair in our food or it was poorly prepared, cold and slapped on the plate without any care. The IPA formerly Beer Against Humanity is good, shame it's the only continuous positive of this once A Tier establishment. If you want any attention from staff make sure you sit at the bar within the registers proximity. I've spent DOZENS of evenings here with friends, on dates and so on but until things change I cannot in good conscience give another dollar until they go back to how things used to be. read more

First time I've had Fish & Chips here. They were way overdone and with too much batter, not enough fish. So, having said the one not-so-good item that our table ordered, the rest was great. The house salad, ordered with a cup of soup, was enormous. Aren't house salads, accompanying a meal (or a cup of soup) supposed to be small? medium? This one was LARGE, fresh and yummy. Everything I've eaten here in the past has been excellent, so the Fish & Chips this time was a huge disappointment. Hopefully, next time they will have fixed this little setback. Yes, there will be a next time. I am going back. I really do like Rio Bravo Brewing. The service is always great . . . and what can I say, I HAVE NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED IN THE BEER. This time I had the "Chocoholic". I'm a dark beer drinker. Something with meat on its bones. Nothing that looks like twice used water. I don't know how long Chocoholic will be available, so go try it while it is still available. Maybe I will see you there . . . I'll be having a house salad and a Chocoholic. On the patio. read more

Staff, food, drinks and atmosphere were amazing! This was the best out of 4 places I tried while in town by far! Do yourself a favor and check them out! read more

My purpose in going to Rio bravo today it was to try there brunch. However, because they were setting up for an event supporting women's arts and crafts and other sales, they had an abbreviated menu. I ended up being quite delighted with the Portabella burger. I love their fries. Accompanied with a nice glass of orange juice. Nice ambience casual atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent prices. read more

Rio Bravo Brewing - Portabello burger and fries - A burger with a bun, lettuce, and toppings, accompanied by seasoned French fries on a white plate. - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

First time being there and was not sure how it works didn't know I had to seat myself. The brisket sandwich was dry. I think the McDonald's McRib tasted better. The pretzel bites were good, but that cheese had a funny taste to it. I'm not sure how to explain it, but it tasted like earwax. The burger was delicious and look good as well. my appetizer took about 20 to 25 minutes just to get it . Good thing was that didn't change me for it due to it taking so long. my water was hot and had no ice in it. I had to ask for a cup of ice on this hot summer evening. Not sure if I will return read more

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Driving thru Albuquerque and found this gem! Food was great, beer was great and service was great!!!

We ordered wings and a bravo burger. The traditional wing sauce was very good and the burger had a ton of great flavor. There were a good amount of menu options and everything I saw go to other tables looked great. I ordered the Brewski for beer, which was served with a lime wedge. It was a light, flavorful beer. The brewery had a very industrial feel which I liked. I would return. read more

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Best pulled pork nachos in Abq! Might need a side of garnish. But flavor is alllll there! :) industrial vibe but good beer and food!

This is one of my favorite breweries with its own kitchen/food in Albuquerque. Service is typically top notch though I generally sit at the bar. I love their green chile chicken quesadilla, chicken wings and fries. Have been satisfied every time! Great ambiance, multiple tvs near the bar or sometimes they have a local band playing. read more

We stopped in and had some food and drinks. My kid liked the root beer float a bunch and it was a great price. I had the Rio burger and it was awesome, almost too much food to have with my flight. It was loaded with sauce, pepper, bacon, and more. Another kid had a burger, which she loved, and we all enjoyed the seasoned fries. My wife got nachos, but wasn't pleased (said the guac wasn't good and the jalapenos were too much). I enjoyed my flight, particularly the peach tea beer and one of the sours. The prices were really good and the staff was friendly. read more

Rio Bravo Brewing - Five different glasses of beer, varying in color from pale yellow to dark amber, are arranged on a metal tray at a brewery or bar setting. - American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The staff all have terrible attitudes. The manager with his ponytail and Ohio State T-shirt is even worse. His attitude was terrible had no care about our complaints and was actually an ass. I will never walk into that place again and will bad mouth it every chance I get. Oh ya the food sucked. read more

18 of us came in for drinks and food. I did give the business a heads up in advance, although I thought there would only be 10 - 12 of us. Service was very good and we felt cared for. The brewery is large and very attractive. They have ample space inside and outside. They have a nice beer menu and everyone found something to drink, even though they were out of root beer. I tried a green tea beer that was really good. We ordered a lot of food and most of it was really good. One guy got the fish poorboy and could not eat it - he really disliked it. I had a black bean burger with fries and thought it was really good. I think the kitchen did a good job of getting food out to us. The server was patient - she had to give us each a separate bill and was really very gracious about it. I so appreciate businesses that are happy to accommodate a larger group. I also am always happy when we get quality food that is well prepared, plus service with a good attitude. The staff here is doing an overall very good job, I think. read more

Went here on 6/27/22 for lunch. Very open layout. Lots of seats. Looks like they have a patio out front and I'm back. Looks like they bottle and can most of their beers. Just size food menu. I think they had 16 beers on tap. From light to dark. Great customer service. Very attentive. We ordered a flight. Blackberry sour, barley wine, honey ginger blonde and a peach ale. For food we had the fish and chips and brisket sandwich. Beer and food was fantastic. You can see the brewing equipment and packaging equipment from the bar area. Very fun place! Cheers! read more

We ordered chicken tenders and they charged us $3 for a side of ranch..... lol. The food is good though!