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Range Cafe Rio Grande

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New Mexican dishes & spins on diner classics served all day in eclectic digs with whimsical art. People often mention good, great, service, amazing, recommend, green, Range, delicious, excellent, location,


Address

1050 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Website

www.rangecafe.com

Contact

(505) 508-2640

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.5K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (17) great (11) service (7) amazing (7) recommend (7) green (7) Range (6) delicious (6) excellent (6) location (6)
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  • 4/5 Amanita Amor (. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great food! The service is absolutely amazing and deserves 5 stars by itself. I only removed one star (should be a half star) because the rice had dried out and was too difficult to eat. You could tell that it would taste good otherwise, but it was hard. The beans are very good. Enchiladas con calabazitas are incredible, as are the braised beef tacos. Overall, we loved our experience and would highly recommend. EDIT: In response to the restaurant, we were there Monday June 13th around 3:30pm, probably after the lunch rush.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Foodie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was great! Had Mushroom Swiss burger and green chile burger. Both were really good. Big portions. Red chile chips a must try! I loved them. Really awesome place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deanne R. 2 years ago on Google
    Citaly (?) was our server and she was really sweet and attentive. Food was awesome- I had the Range chicken and could not finish the smaller portion that was offered. So much food. BF had a build your own smash burger omg- HUGE!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Verito B. 8 months ago on Google
    Excelente food, service attention and very tasty food. Thank you managers at Rangers caffe and thank you to the cheffs and all workes you all make this place amazing. Love you guys. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. JLO YOUR ARE THE BEST
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margie W. 8 months ago on Google
    The Range Cafe in Albuquerque, is worth the trip alone. Their take on Eggs Benedict is Hevos con Queso! Amazing! It is hands down the best food I have had so far in New Mexico. I have to say, the stuffed bear at the door, made me skip a step on the way in. I will definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim & Janet R. 1 year ago on Google
    Possibly best breakfast I've ever had. Biscuits and pecan roll light as a feather and delicious. Gravy and eggs were perfect. Generous servings, no way I could clean my plate, especially because I had seen the pecan rolls and knew I had to have at least a couple of bites of one. Service was excellent. Waitress and other staff was very attentive, friendly and efficient. I would love to eat here again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and excellent service. Our waiter, Jeff, was so kind to us and to our nervous pup! He went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome. I had the shrimp and grits and it was great! The portion is large, so come hungry or bring home leftovers 😜
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cody S. 8 months ago on Google
    The food here is fantastic. I got blue corn and piñon pancakes and they were wonderful. Wife got huevos rancheros with chorizo and it was divine. Only knocked off a star because the water tasted strange and the house coffee was bad. Stick to OJ here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khushbu S. 11 months ago on Google
    The cream puff was soo yum! The food is amazing and they have an elaborate brunch options. The ambience is really good it’s so colorful from the inside! The mimosa and Bloody Mary was spot on. Portion sizes are a lot so can be shared between 1-2 ppl.

  • 5/5 Willem B. 7 months ago on Google
    Very good food, staff ever so friendly. Next to interstate, close to old town.

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 6 months ago on Google
    Great place! The blue corn pinon pancakes are amazing! Everything I have ever order is always great tasting! Service is always good. They have a drink menu as well and try one of their desserts. You won't be disappointed. The lavender creme brulee is one of my favorites!

  • 4/5 Craig M. 6 months ago on Google
    Great service and people. Food portions are on the larger side. Interesting takes on some food. Try different things and always look at the specials for interesting finds.

  • 5/5 Chris 6 months ago on Google
    This place has fried green chilies they are amazing. The chips are also cut thick and are made in house. They were everything you'd expect in a potato chip. The green chili mac and cheese was phenomenal.

  • 4/5 Deb L. 9 months ago on Google
    Still good after 30 years in business. On our last trip, June 2023, we had a server that acted like she had better things to do than serve us. It happens and while the breakfast burrito was really good, her attitude affected our experience.

  • 5/5 Vanessa “mariposa” R. 10 months ago on Google
    My mom, Ray and I went to the Range yesterday for brunch and it was excellent. Our server Armando was efficient, funny, and friendly! My mom had the red Chile cheese enchiladas and they were really good! I highly recommend checking this location of the Range out!

  • 5/5 Gage The c. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool spot food was very good came out at reasonable time and hot the cocktails are amazing too I had a prickly pear margarita little strong but flavors were great definitely recommend coming here for lunch

  • 4/5 Felix J. 9 months ago on Google
    The pecan roll was delicious! I take like their beans and potatoe wedges. High recommend ordering the Carne adovada with the huejos rancheros!

  • 5/5 Rachael M. 2 years ago on Google
    Food, atmosphere, staff were all wonderful! Jennifer was our waitress and she was super nice and attentive. We had a nice conversation with her. She even gave us coffee to go! We had the chicken fried steak and a breakfast burrito and then we took a piece of green chili apple pie to go! OMG, that pie is amazing! Messes with your taste buds but in a wonderful way!

  • 5/5 Stacie S. 1 year ago on Google
    First time coming here and the inside decor was really fun. Everyone got delicious looking food. It was hard to decide on what to order. My husband and I ended up sharing a plate and they split everything for us and didn't charge us for the extra plate. The rice was great but it seemed to have onions in it which I was told none of our plate had onions on it. The enchiladas esp the meat inside was really really good. We did not eat the pinto beans. The chile relleno was too spicy for me, my mouth was on fire,I may have gotten a seed in my mouth but I wouldn't touch it after that. The taco was good but way too spicy for me and I could only handle about 3 bites. Overall, very cool place, lots of good menu items and I'd go back. Make a reservation if you can.

  • 5/5 Stacy R. 1 year ago on Google
    I was visiting from out of state and came here with a party of 12. They sat us almost immediately and our server Bobby worked really hard to make sure we had everything we needed! The food was really good as well. Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Ann5825 2 years ago on Google
    fun decor! want green chili with the kick it's meant to have?! mac n cheese is delish, salad is fresh, service is pleasant. I enjoyed the amaretto bread pudding. server recommended vanilla pumpkin coffee & we're glad she did! we visit every time we're in town. 5 locations & we'll try a different location next year. each location has its own vibe. so far fav is Bernallio location with local artists displayed

  • 5/5 Bruce H. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding! 1st time. Server was good, not great, however his attitude was excellent. So glad he served the 3 of us. Pecan roll is to die for! Bear claw, good not great, I prefer my pastries softer and this was more flaky. The filling was great! Eggs, bacon and fruit plate was excellent. Hot chocolate mocha was excellent, I already had coffee and wife doesn't do coffee, so I got something I knew she would like. I live in Milwaukee, so I won't be a regular, but I would be if I lived in Albuquerque!

  • 5/5 Kate D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very unique restaurant with a menu that has something for everyone! Bakery counter in front, mini vintage toy ranges decorate the table tops, Wood framed full bar area, and a whimsical decor throughout! Friendly staff and delicious food! I enjoyed a breakfast of eggs Benedict but didn't stop to take a photo! Range fries are large and toasty wedge fries and come with most meals, as well as the red and green chili sauces too! Highly recommend...you will feel at "home at The Range."

  • 5/5 Logan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Creative dishes, and drinks. Atmosphere was unique. Really great spot to stop. Also really good place to ear with family. Good for leftovers as well. Very satisfying.

  • 3/5 Omar H. 2 years ago on Google
    I've eaten at the one in Bernallio. I would highly recommend that location. It is quite beautiful with art and many celebrity autographed plated. I had the blue corn cheese enchiladas and the carrot cake. Both were exceptionally delicious. The miss here was service. Food order took long to out in and the check out process took even longer than the time to receive our order. I would absolutely avoid this location if possible and head to the one on Bernallio.

  • 5/5 Kalli S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great respite while waiting for traffic to die down on 40w - super cute atmosphere, great array of food to choose from. Staff was friendly and attentive, even with nation wide staffing shortages (always keep this in mind when you have the luxury to go out and eat!) I had the green chili chicken stew - LARGE BOWL - I ate maybe 1/4 of it, took the rest home. Came with a delicious side of tortillas - yum!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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