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The Hopper Pub and Pizzeria

Restaurant Bar Pizza restaurant Pizzatakeaway Live music venue Brewpub

One of the Top rated Pizza restaurants in Rio Rancho


Address

4500 Arrowhead Ridge Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Website

www.thehoppernm.com

Contact

(505) 994-6075

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (600 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (20) good (8) ordered (7) music (7) great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Deborah S. 1 year ago on Google
    OK, I want to start by saying I have come here for years before ownership change. Pandemic hit and now we are trying to recover. I recently ordered 2 garlic cheese breads and a side salad. The bill was over $30. The staff is great. The food is lacking. My dollars go way too less than before, like it does for everyone else including the restaurant. I tipped well even though I was not happy as it was not the preparers fault. My feeling is the food portions have shrunk in size so much and not the price. I do not want to pay the super high prices for such small amounts. This is why I do not go out. Good luck to you all of you at the Hopper.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Noah 1 year ago on Google
    Paige Sux! Good pizza and not crazy drama. Most of the bar tenders are nice and it has plenty of local beer! We have been coming here for 6 years! Us, ALL of you our family and friends no longer eat here when Paige works. We are glared at on entering, never are asked if we want food and are lucky to get a drink if ever. Hate to see owners (Destiny and Jon) keep bad help around! Sad!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joann R. 1 year ago on Google
    We had some grandson's college graduation party here I couldn't ask for more Great service. He always made sure you had a drink. Pizzas were flowing. He set up a place for the cake If I had a 100 dollars I would of gave it to him Love this place Thank you for making this experience a great one
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacob M. 10 months ago on Google
    I've been there twice now! The food (mostly pizza) is good, the beer is cold. There will be a band most nights. The waitress was great! We had a great time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dallis F. 2 years ago on Google
    Did an edit of hours but it was a mistake. The open sign was just not turned on. Elana came to the door and let me in. She was absolutely wonderful. Poured me a cold beer and started my pizza.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hoyt R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice, clean neighborhood bar with good pizza, a lot of beer, and friendly staff. Greg's Special pizza with thin crust is delicious. Both the java stout and the mocha stout had depth and good flavor Oh, and live music - check the schedule. Recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bleezy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Worker up front “owner” did not tell me they ran out of chicken so when I paid for my food and realized my salad was missing the main source of protein I called and told them it was missing it’s main item, she proceeded to tell me she “forgot” to tell me before I paid and that she cannot refund me my salad unless I take back my husbands order too. She then proceeded to tell me there is no manger and or corporation for this janky little pub! Being an owner of this pub you’d think she’d know how to run it right…sad. Will never come here again and will advise others not to as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie P. 6 months ago on Google
    Pizza was delicious! And the ranch dressing! We had been traveling, if I wasn't so tired I would have stayed for the LIVE music!! Super cool place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alicia G. 5 months ago on Google
    Great local brew bar. Friendly people and small venue with the greatest musical talent you wouldn't expect at such a small place! Will not disappoint

  • 5/5 Leo M. 9 months ago on Google
    I ordered this through doordash, and I can’t wait to go in person. The pizza was delicious and still crispy. The wings are amazing because they are not full of grease!

  • 5/5 Mary K. 11 months ago on Google
    The band was great. Paige is a sweet, competent server, we enjoyed everything and will be back. Thanks for a nice Sunday dinner.

  • 5/5 Cindy Van M. 9 months ago on Google
    Great family neighborhood brew pub with better than average food. We love the fresh very thin crust pizza topped with generous toppings.

  • 4/5 Joseph P. 9 months ago on Google
    Great live music. Pizza was so so. Beer could have been colder but your in New Mexico so/ understandable. It was hot outside.

  • 5/5 Brenda C. 4 months ago on Google
    Quaint and comfortable local pub with an older local crowd. Good pub food, I love their pork sliders. I haven't tried their pizza yet, but it looks really tasty. And music.

  • 5/5 Michael P. 9 months ago on Google
    Great experience. My wife and I went to see a band. The service and food were excellent. We ordered salad and pizza. Good vibe, we will certainly go there again!

  • 5/5 Cynthia P. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s time for a review over due. I enjoy this place. Heather, Justin and Amanda just make my day. They are so friendly. Greg’s Pizza is amazing. And if you are near Coors and Montano stop by their other location. John the owner is a friendly face to see and talk to.

  • 1/5 Robert K. 4 months ago on Google
    I came in, the guy confirmed the name for my takeout order. I watched him finish handing out drinks, touch stuff at the bar, touch the register/screen, and then pull out a jar of parmigiano from under the counter, stick his bare hand in and grab a handful, and then sprinkle it on top of my pizza. I don't have an issue with restaurants/staff that choose not to wear gloves as long as they're frequently washing their hands. Unsanitary for my pizza and every future pizza from that same jar.

  • 5/5 Crystal C. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved the Blue Grasshopper right down the street from our house and are happy they reopened (as The Hopper) with new owners and the same great food and drinks as before! A hidden little gem in Rio Rancho. Yum!! The spicy wings and the white and pesto pizzas are my favorites!

  • 2/5 John R. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered Area 51 13 inch pizza with chicken only on half, And pizza had no chicken . Also ordered cookie, burnt so bad could not even bite it. Also ordered light sauce on 13 inch pepperoni and that did not happen. Only thing good was cheesy bread. That was on the 20th of July 2022. Sorry for the review but expected alot better .

  • 5/5 TheGorillaBob T. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to Tuesday Night Open Mic Hosted by Spiral Pirates. Fantastic time. Staff were as attentive as you could wish. Place was clean. Staff constantly chatting with customers and gauging their needs.Can't say enough good things.

  • 5/5 Vic L. 1 year ago on Google
    First time in, came for live music and to grab a pizza fir take out. We had the Supreme pizza...loved it! We will be back for sure. Maybe I can get my band, The Randomatics to play there!

  • 5/5 Wendy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious wood fired pizza. Good beer and spirits menu. They often have live music usually Friday nights.

  • 1/5 A M. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could give zero stars I would I ordered delivery. And was given half of my order and it was wrong no bag or anything. I had to drive to this place to get my order correct after spending 57.00 dollars uneceptable. This place was good when it was Blue grasshopper thought I would try it now with the new owners horrible. Staff seems to not really care like it's not a big deal.

  • 1/5 Brandon J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very negative and unpleasant experience I had here. Would not recommend again. You can tell they only cater to a certain crowd of people who go there frequently. Very unwelcoming from the moment we walked in. The server was very rude when my wife had asked her a question about the drink menu. Try being welcoming to all customers, even new ones.

  • 1/5 Rose W. 1 year ago on Google
    Strike 3!. Today pizza was under cooked. Last week burnt , very BURNT we can call it black and dry, prior to that ordered a large, paid for the large. No shape to it definitely not round was an unusual shape and it was the size of Personal Pizza placed in large box. This is such a cute place, love the salads but can't do this again. Enough, no more. Now tossing this pizza and will figure it out.

  • 5/5 Adam A. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was awesome so glad the wife and i came in. We had a few drink listened to live music. She had a salda that was very good and I had the meat lovers pizza that was very good. Definitely can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu.


Call (505) 994-6075 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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