Got the burgers! I had the mushroom bacon burger, hubby had the smokehouse burger. Burgers were very well dressed, beautiful on the plate with gorgeous lettuce, tomato, and seriously delicious house made pickles. Oh and the bacon hanging out the sides of the perfect looking artisan bun? Oh yeah. Get bacon on that burger! Now, the burgers are not behemoth sized, but they are very reasonably priced! Great attentive service too! We took a slice of cake home, but it probably would have been better to eat there, as it got a bit soggy from the berries. read more

Disappointing lunch today. We have been frequent patrons at Upscale Rio because we loved the burgers. Today my wife's burger was overcooked and considerably reduced in size from the large juicy burgers we had a few weeks ago. I tried the pulled pork sandwich which was extremely dry. When I asked for a little extra sauce I was told that it would cost 75 cents MORE! Come on guys. You can't retain clientele with this operational mode. read more

Bright blinding white walls, lacking ambiance. Too expensive. Very mall booth tables between booths. Uncomfortable chairs. Chicken fried chicken had too much hard breading. Was surrounded by mashed potatoes and gravy to make up for small piece of chicken with a spoonful of canned vegetables. Dinner roll inedible and hard and crumbling. Will not return. read more

Excellent food. Quality and very tasty. Excellent service too. Place was very clean. Thank you

My first time getting a delicious burger here. I'm doing some holiday shopping so I couldn't stay long. This was the perfect place to get a hot, fresh burger for dinner. The fries were awesome, too. Got the chocolate cake to go. Friendly service and a cozy atmosphere. I'll be back! read more

Upscale Rio - Brie Burger -- yum! - Burgers Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Wow! Had the Chicken Pot Pie and the Meatloaf and it was AMAZING! The rolls and butter are so good and both dishes were A+++. Shared a turtle shake and oh my! Everything here is house made. Service was stellar. Nikki was happy and fast. We will be back to try everything! read more

The service was very good (1pm on Thurs.). We were excited to try this newer restaurant. My wife had the steak (sliced), and I had the Green chile cheeseburger. My wife said she couldn't chew the steak, also undercooked, because it was mostly fat and gristle. She had more inedible meat in a pile than lean meat. My burger looked good on delivery with tasty fresh fries. The waitress upsold me a second patty because one was only 5oz. The burger was taller than wide and it was all served on a very small rectangular plate. There was a large amount of "sauce" on the top bun so I put it together and realized there was no way to eat it! I cut it in half and carefully picked it up and went in for a bite. The sauce oozed out everywhere, all over my hands and then I squeezed it more, the bun just fell apart falling on my plate. The waitress walked by, I held my dripping hands up over the mess on my tiny plate. I said, "I can't eat this like it is!". She smiled and walked by. I had to go to the restroom to wash my hands because they were covered in sauce. I ended up eating the rest with my fork. NO CHILE FLAVOR/HEAT at all. Both patties were undercooked and not very tasty. I will admit I don't like getting food on my hands. Put your "sauce" on the side! Put the lettuce on the side. Let the consumer decide how much "sauce" they want. With their prices we won't be back. read more

We went to Upscale Rio for 1st time last week. It was delicious. They have created imaginative dishes. Food and service was excellent. Wife had hamburger with swiss cheese & mushrooms, which was excellent. I had the chicken avocado sandwich and again was delicious. They are owned by the owners of Liam & Lia Bistro, which is one of our favorites. We highly recommend this restaurant. Bob read more

The food was fantastic Service was great. The burgers were juicy and we loved both the regular and sweet potato fries Topped it off with a smore shake read more

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Haven't been here since a couple of months after opening, the layout was nice, servers were good, and the place was clean. The $11 cheddar burger was not that great. The amount of meat couldn't have been more than 4 oz., the bun was so dense, the bun had color on it but no flavor. The orange sauce was on the bun, for what reason, didn't bring anything to the party, a brioche or potato bun would have been better. Asked for the meat to be medium,it ate like well done. The cheddar had no flavor. The shoestring potatoes were so greasy and had no body. The two homemade pickle chips were so unbalanced, too hot, too much vinegar, and were not ready for consumption. The iced tea had the color like tea but again had no flavor. I try to give the local establishments business but am given nothing in return, no bang for the buck. For service, continuity, and value Lotta Burger still rules! read more

Our first and, most likely, last time we will visit this restaurant. We ordered one of the burgers and it was very salty. We thought maybe it was the bacon but we're not sure. We also ordered the strawberry feta salad and it was mediocre at best. The service was good and our server was very nice. The bigger downfall of this restaurant was the cleanliness of it. The intake vents were filthy and are situated above the dining room tables, unfortunately. The walls could use a good wipe down. It wouldn't take much to set aside one day to give the restaurant a thorough cleaning. read more

Good beer selection, food excellent. Comfortable seating, enjoyable experience. Would definitely return.

Great burger place that I didn't know I needed. Really nice atmosphere and friendly employees. My husband and I had the green chile burger and the cheeseburger. Both came out nice and hot - a little pink in the middle as requested - on a buttered, toasted brioche style bun. The meat was juicy, highly seasoned and delicious. A generous portion of their traditional hand cut fries as a side (sweet potato fries are also an option) We also tried the dark chocolate shake and their "flavor of the month" S'mores. Both were thick, rich and indulgent. Booths and tables are available seating in a clean, welcoming space. The waiter was friendly and checked on us several times during our visit to offer refills of water and iced tea and ensure our food was to our liking. Looking forward to returning to try other menu options. read more

This is an interesting, good alternative option for Rio Rancho. I 'll start by saying the service is really good, and the burgers are really good. My salad was pretty underwhelming, and was missing a few ingredients listed. However- for a lighter option at a reasonable price this a great option in rio rancho. One of the times I went they had trivia going on so if that's your thing it seems like sometimes they have entertainment with dinner service. The location is a bit hard to find - I would've visited sooner if it was more apparent that this location was a restaurant. It's pretty well hidden. read more

Good burgers. Kinda pricey. Service is friendly tucked back off the road so usually not too busy. I

Very clean and quiet atmosphere. Waitress was nice and if she didn't know something about the menu she found out the answer quickly. Green chile cheese burger was Ok. Fries were too salty and limp. read more

Best burgers in Rio Rancho. And a lot quieter than Upscale Burgers at Cottonwood Mall. A good alternative when you don't want your eardrums blasted by the trivia contests that always seem to be in session when we go there. read more

The food is amazing it's a little hidden gem. The chicken fried chicken is amazing. The service is outstanding. Will definitely be going back! read more

Good food at reasonable prices. A nice "homey" place with good attentive service. We have eaten there 8-10 times. Food is consistent. My medium-well green chile cheeseburgers come cooked exactly to order in the half-dozen times I have ordered them. Not the best burger I've had, but they are consistently delicious. Cheese sauce on the chile cheese fries is nothing special. Possibly canned? The only thing that keeps them from getting an excellent rating from me is that they are usually out of my wife's favorite - NY Steak fingers. I absolutely love the homemade green chile hot sauce that is on the table. I use it on my fries. It is salty, tangy, and provides just a little heat. Come for the food - stay for the sauce. read more

Great food and service, exceptionally clean. Best milkshake ever! We will be regulars from now on.

Wonderful experience. Clean atmosphere and tasty food. Service was great, staff was really friendly. We will be returning. read more

Upscale Rio - Mushroom Swiss Hamburger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Super fast service. Staff was friendly and the food was unique. Will be coming back to try more items on the menu

Visited on a Saturday about 5pm. No wait and fast friendly service. My burger was cooked medium, just like I ordered. The chicken fried chicken and collards were to die for!! Homemade ice cream and whipped cream for dessert!! It was not very busy and was a nice quiet environment. We will be back soon!! read more

My fiancé and I are always looking for a new burger spot. And this definitely hit the spot especially finding out that everything is homemade from the patties to the french fries to the buns. This place was so delicious. We will definitely be back. Food was very delicious and the staff was very friendly. read more

My green chile cheese burger was delicious! Staff is very friendly. If you want a burger that tastes homemade, come here! The decor is nice and clean. read more

Upscale Rio - Single green chile cheese burger with fries. - Burgers Near Me - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

I got chicken avocado frites. Cheese sauce is just ok. My son got the kids chicken fingers. One of them was cut in half, likely chef checked if it was cooked. Chicken fingers were too darkly cooked , didn't taste good . Citrus shrimp appetizer was ok, can't taste the citrus in this. There were lettuce pieces for the wrap that were fresh but at the bottom of the bowl was avocado that I didn't see until I was done w the food. Would be better if avocado was on the side so I could have included it in the wrap. My husband's burger was thin. My chicken avocado frites- the cheese sauce is ok. Chocolate cake was probably in fridge for days. Would have tasted better room temp and fresher. Good service, though. read more

Definitely the best burger place in Rio and maybe New Mexico. Will be in line for the green chile burger competition this year. I also had the steak fingers which are awesome! Everything is quality. Location is wierd but the inside environment is great- read more

Delicious cheeseburger and amazing fries! Crispy and yummy! Great quality and fast too!

We wanted to try a local place and we had heard about Upscale Rio. We ordered two different burgers and they were delicious! Seasoned perfectly, tasty, will definitely go back to try some of the other menu items. read more

What a great place to grab a burger. It was juicy, cooked perfect, brioche bun, and the veggies were fresh. Loved the sweet potato fries! We will be back! read more

Great burgers and fries at Upscale Rio. Love the $$$. Quick and easy too! Togo order was perfect.

Excellent food and great service. Can't wait to go back. The burgers and milkshakes are the best read more

So delicious! The burgers are awesome. Macaroni and cheese is unbelievably delicious and the shakes are serious retro.

We came to eat an upscale burger. Pretty awkward wait staff. Unsure about service. Burgers were okay but not up to the name, Upscale. Not sure what the hype is. The place is a little strange...okay but strange. read more

This place is amazing! It's very clean and our waitress, Aria was very friendly. The service was quick & the food is outstanding! I had the fish fry with fries and my hubs had the Swiss burger with bacon on a great bun. He also had the sweet potato fries. Best burger place around! We will be coming back! read more

Was a great burger, fries and milkshake. Worth the stop. Great service. We will be back.

Upscale Rio is located in the same storefront that used to be Namaste. But what a wonderfully different atmosphere. Clean. Fresh. Welcoming. I went for the burger and what not disappointed! Green Chile Cheeseburger with the works--red onion, tomato, lettuce and little Gherkin pickles, green chile and cheese. And I made it a double patty for only $2.00 more. My server was friendly, asked all the right questions including how I wanted it done and said I was in for a treat. She was right! My burger was accompanied by thin, crisp and golden fries fresh out of the fryer. Perfect! When I order a burger, I want it to be no more done than medium (pink). Do you know how hard it is to try and get a burger cooked perfectly that is juicy and not dried out? Almost impossible in the Southwest. Upscale Rio has a small menu that is exactly what other restaurants should try to do. Instead of having a menu so extensive that everything sort of blends together and tastes the same, their menu is manageable, easy to make choices, and is executed with precision. Upscale Rio nailed the perfect burger. If you give them a try, I think you might be as impressed as I was. read more

This place is legit! I had the Brie burger and my husband had the green chili cheese burger. Michelle, our server did an amazing job and took great care of us. We will be back. read more

The burger was so tasty had a double green chili and loved it the shakes we had were soo soo delicious and the service and atmosphere were welcoming and clean we will definitely be going back ! read more

We have gone here twice and the food it outstanding. My wife loves the Strawberry & Feta salad with chicken. I had the pull pork sandwich & the green chilli double burger. Both fantastic. I highly recommend the sweet potato fries. Lisa, who I believe is the owner, is extremely nice. Wonderful place for a great meal read more