Best Fun Restaurants in Rio Rancho

17 restaurants available nearby

1. El Pinto

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque

Booked 103 times today

El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico. The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens. Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.

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2. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Cottonwood

4.4

Awesome(129)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Los Ranchos

Booked 56 times today

We are thrilled to announce that our newest D.H. Lescombes location in Albuquerque is open! This exciting expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we are honored to establish this second Albuquerque location, near Rio Rancho, NM, to serve the wonderful community and surrounding areas.

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3. Restaurant Forty Nine Forty

4.5

Awesome(285)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Los Ranchos

Booked 13 times today

Restaurant Forty Nine Forty is the place to be if you're looking for an elevated American cuisine experience. With its cozy indoor seating and fresh outdoor seating options, it's perfect for any occasion. The reviewers rave about the 'exquisite cocktails' and 'imaginative' dishes. One even called it 'their new favorite restaurant'. So, it's not just the food, it's the whole experience that's a blast!

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4. M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

4.6

Exceptional(986)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 36 times today

Our mission is to open a few restaurants that take care of our guests in every way-treating them like guests in our home, making sure that they feel embraced by the joy with which we extend our hospitality, and making sure that they become entranced by our restaurant. We understand the value of 'regulars' returning weekly and in many cases more frequently. We hope that all of our guests will feel that they belong to a private club, to which we welcome them again and again. M'tucci's Moderno located in Rio Rancho is a sister of our first restaurant, M'tucci's Italian, which is located at Coors and Montano on Albuquerque's West Side. At Moderno, we continue to offer a moderately priced, Italian menu built on a foundation of both traditional and contemporary recipes. The menu, together with the bar (full liquor license) menu, is offered in a contemporary building with black steel elements, high ceilings, and a big garage door that opens to the Sandia Mountains. Inside the steel, we have inserted a more traditional looking wood clad restaurant featuring traditional lighting and Edison bulbs, as well as other playful elements. Our congenial bar and mezzanine offer alternative spaces within which to enjoy M'tucci's food and beverage. Moderno's bar program features our unique shrubs as well as a new collection of original cocktails to complement our food and wine. Our mezzanine can also be reserved for private groups. M'tucci's Moderno is located just west of Presbyterian's Rust Medical Center. At the end of 2016, Jeff Spiegel, Katie Gardner, and John Haas, founders of M'tucci's Restaurants, welcomed five new partners to their ownership team: Austin Leard, Sherri Rivenburgh, Cory Gray, Shawn Cronin and Chris O'Sickey. This ensures that M'tucci's Restaurants are here for the long haul.

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5. Red Lobster - Albuquerque - Coors Bypass

4.0

Excellent(25)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Albuquerque

Booked 6 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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6. Vernon's Speakeasy

4.8

Exceptional(5231)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Albuquerque

Booked 28 times today

Vernon's Speakeasy is the only speakeasy restaurant in New Mexico! We feature exquisite steaks and seafood and American cuisine in a superb dining atmosphere. The culmination of live music, great food and top notch service, as well as the need for "the Password", create an atmosphere and dining experience that surely proves to be one of a kind.

7. Vintage 423

4.6

Exceptional(1176)

Price: Expensive

• American • Albuquerque

Booked 19 times today

Vintage 423 take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients available and use simple, pure, local and regional flavors on our made from scratch menu. Our steaks include USDA Prime and Choice cut meats. We imagined a place where our guests are greeted by name and partner with us in adventures of great food, wine and libations.We sourced the finest and the freshest ingredients to elevate every plate that leaves our kitchen. We curated a Wine Spectator-honored wine list for perfect pairings. And we poured energy with a fresh twist into the creation of our signature cocktails, expertly prepared by our well-trained mixologists.When you enter Vintage 423, our staff have an hour or two to take you somewhere wonderful and transform your day with their genuine hospitality. Our passion is to deliver an extraordinary experience to each and every guest. Every great restaurant aspires to be memorable and different.

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8. M'tucci's Twenty-five

4.5

Awesome(968)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 36 times today

Our fourth New Mexico location is open. We look forward to showing you a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.

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9. M'tucci's Italian - Albuquerque

4.4

Awesome(1192)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 25 times today

M'tucci's Italian is a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.From lunch to dinner, we have dishes that will please any palate. Can't decide between our calamari and our mussels or maybe between our fresh pasta and homemade pizzas? Our servers can give you a suggestion for a meal that's sure to amaze. If you're looking to impress for a party or meeting, we can bring the sweet life to your event with our onsite and offsite catering. Taste, savor, and enjoy, Albuquerque. We can't wait to welcome you!

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10. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Albuquerque

4.5

Awesome(950)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Albuquerque

Booked 35 times today

Looking for the best restaurant in Albuquerque Old Town? During the summer of 2005, our D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro opened in Albuquerque’s historic Old Town, originally under the St. Clair Winery & Bistro name. Enthusiastic to offer the best wine and gourmet food, we have earned an excellent reputation for quality and service while upholding our family’s six-generation winemaking heritage.

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Colleen
New Mexico •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food is excellent. The service is the best I’ve had years. I highly recommend this Italian restaurant. We had the chicken marsala, it was so yummy .
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M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio RanchoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Albuquerque
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4.6
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EricaVIP
New Mexico •87 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We used the BOGO Free email for our dinner. I had the salmon with baked potato and calabacitas while my partner had enchiladas with a relleno and fried egg. We shared the guac. He enjoyed his margarita while I sipped my delicious Sauvignon Blanc. The room was lovely and warm by the fire. Our waiter was very attentive which made our dinner and time at El Pinto all the nicer! Thank you for hiring such great staff. It's one reason we continue to go to El Pinto coupon or not. We highly recommend.
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El PintoPrice: Moderate• Mexican / Southwestern• Albuquerque
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4.5
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MargaretVIP
San Antonio •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The quality of the mixology bartending and the cuisine overcome the cramped feeling of the banquete tables and nose. Good for them that they were busy! The food is prices, but absolutely delicious, everything fresh-tasting with distinction flavors. It was our first visit, and we'll be back.
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Restaurant Forty Nine FortyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Los Ranchos
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4.5
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NancyVIP
New Mexico •101 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We three friends came for dinner before a concert. The seasonal decorations were lovely and the booth by the window had a beautiful view of the Sandias and the city lights. Our server was very good even though he seemed so young. The price of the wine by the glass is pretty high. I would recommend just buying a bottle. My beet salad was excellent as was the bruschetta. The portions are large and reasonably priced. My mussels were very salty but the chef graciously redid my order with less seasoning. My friends had chicken Parmesan and the Dijon chicken. The Parmesan version seemed to be the better choice. Can’t wait to bring my husband.
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D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - CottonwoodPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Los Ranchos
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4.4
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BonitaVIP
Portland / Oregon •39 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Soup wasn’t very good. But the crab legs were good! Will be back.
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Red Lobster - Albuquerque - Coors BypassPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Albuquerque
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17 restaurants available nearby

1. El Pinto

2. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Cottonwood

3. Restaurant Forty Nine Forty

4. M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

5. Red Lobster - Albuquerque - Coors Bypass

6. Vernon's Speakeasy

7. Vintage 423

8. M'tucci's Twenty-five

9. M'tucci's Italian - Albuquerque

10. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Albuquerque

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