  | Rio RanchoBob's BurgersMon-Thurs: 10am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 10am-9:30pm
Sun: 11am-9pm (subject to change) Cuisine: American
Home of the ranchero burger and a screamin’ $2 Frito pie (which usually takes top honors in our restaurant polls), these burgers are similar to their Lotaburger or Its-a-Burger cousins, except they have loads of green or red chile on them. And Bob's offers "taco burgers"—burgers in taco shells instead of buns. Bob is quite the creative entrepreneur; it shows on the chile-stained faces of his fanatic followers. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Bob's BurgersCuisine: American
Home of the ranchero burger and a screamin’ $2 Frito pie (which usually takes top honors in our restaurant polls), these burgers are similar to their Lotaburger or Its-a-Burger cousins, except they have loads of green or red chile on them. And Bob's offers "taco burgers"—burgers in taco shells instead of buns. Bob is quite the creative entrepreneur; it shows on the chile-stained faces of his fanatic followers. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Besides having the Best Pizza, according to past Best of Burque Restaurants polls, Dion's also has a wonderful selection of salads (particularly the Greek or any of the “gourmet” salads with microgreens) and sandwiches (the pastrami is especially good). The pizza is made fresh and you can see them rolling and tossing the dough. Dine in or order takeout. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review From the same folks behind Turtle Mountain, Fat Squirrel is an English-style pub and full-service restaurant in the heart of Rio Rancho. Featuring beyond-flavorful American fare and some traditional favorites from across the pond (corned beef 'n' cabbage year-round anyone?), Fat Squirrel's menu is as vast as its extensive wine and beer selection. The intensely juicy burger, which you can customize to your liking, is one of the best in town. Generous portions and reasonable prices, too. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review The thought of a restaurant without green chile scares the crap out of most New Mexicans, but if you can get past the initial shock, the authentic Mexican food at Federico’s is good and good for you. The cheap prices don’t reflect the
grande
portions, or the top-rate quality of the ingredients, and the place is open 24-hours every day. Take the kids, take the dog or just take yourself out for late plate of authentic tacos, burritos, chimichangas and an ice-cold horchata. Your stomach and your wallet will thank you in the morning. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Little Anita's menu is New Mexican to the core, with enchiladas, burritos,
carne adovada
and stuffed sopaipillas. The red chile is generally milder than their green but is seasoned just right. Consistency, generous portions and fair prices make Little Anita's an Albuquerque mainstay—not to mention its many locations ranging from full-service dining to quick and easy take-out counters (like this one). Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review The meal begins with a simple greeting,
namaste
, and is quickly followed by a plate of pappadam and chutney, vivid green like fresh-cut grass. Things continue to impress from there. Virtually unheard of in Burque, Namaste’s Nepalese dishes—like succulent chicken
momos
—throw noodles and dumplings into the Indian repertoire. By highlighting this region that blurs the line between India and the rest of Asia, and doing it with impeccable service, Namaste quietly sets itself apart as a worthwhile reason to drive to Rio Rancho. Don’t miss the masala tea—a Darjeeling brewed with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks and milk. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ]  Sal-E-Boy’s PizzeriaMon-Thurs: 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 11am-9pm (subject to change) Full review: Save it for the morning after (4/5/2007)
Finding a good pie is a lot harder than it used to be, and Sal-E-Boy’s has been around for 22 years—longer than most delivery drivers for the big chain pie places. If you like seriously thick crust, you’ve found a home. If you like the idea of combining meatballs, marinara, cheese and green chile in an “Italian burrito” then you’ve found nirvana. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Turtle Mountain Brewing Co.Sun: 11 am-9 pm
Mon-Thurs: 11 am-9:30 pm
Fri-Sat: 11 am-8:30 pm (subject to change)
They take beer seriously here, and Turtle Mountain is one of the few places west of the river where you'll find house-brewed beer. Don't leave without trying the thin-crusted pizzas or a calzone. Oh, and order some root beer for the kids—that's made here, too. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] Really, it's all about the crust. A slice of pizza, no matter what its style, should stand on its own without the help of heaps of toppings. Venezia's New York-style slice ($2) does just that, right down to the last bit of carbohydrate crunch. You can add lots of the usual toppings (30 cents each) and some better-than-usual ones, like fresh garlic, fresh tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Thick-crusted, deep-dish, Sicilian-style pizza is available in one size, 12-inch by 16-inch ($12). The owner’s mother (who is from Italy) even gets in on the act with her famous marinara sauce; delicious, smooth-textured meatballs; chicken and eggplant Parmesan for heroes; and pasta dishes like meat lasagna and baked ziti. Open 10 p.m. weekdays. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Weck’s, oh Weck’s, what would we do without your bottomless drinks, your enormous coffee cakes and your sausage and bacon gravy? How we long to return for another “bowl o’ stuff” filled with hashbrowns, carne adovada, red chile and an over-easy egg. How we dream at night of your belly-bustin’ biscuits and gravy for breakfast and lunch! (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Rio Rancho - DowntownJoe's Pasta HouseCuisine: Italian
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