Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Rio Grande Lounge

    4.0 (21 reviews)
    ModerateLounges
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

    Rio Grande Lounge Photos

    RIO GRANDE LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Rio Grande Lounge

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Menu cover
    Jennifer H.

    I'm not sure the reason this place is so under-rated. Perhaps our experience was also greatly improved by our server. Levei was a great server; attentive and provided honest food suggestions. They were extremely attentive, friendly, and thoughtful. Based on recommendations, we ordered crab and chile fundido and pork belly quesadilla. This establishment could be more casual or more upscale. It's a great mix! Food was delicious! It was well seasoned and cooked. The fundido was cheesy and delicious! I loved the chips that came with it; to me, they seemed homemade...light and crispy! The quesadilla was also flavorful with a generous portion. Overall, I would eat here if I'm staying at Tamaya Resort again (which I likely will).

    2024 menu
    Steve W.

    Stopped in here for the first time and were greeted with menus within a minute. We sat inside, but in the afternoon hours, the outdoor patio is in the shade. They pretty much have a one page menu of starters, street tacos, flat breads and five main dishes. There are 4 flat screens tuned to sports channels with two of them at the bar where you can sit and watch them. The place has a nice relaxed vibe, and the drinks are on point. It's a nice space to visit whether you stay at the resort or not.

    Cheers to Green Chili Margaritas!
    Nancy D.

    I must admit, we were initially disappointed that the Rio was the only food option for the resort this weekend, however the food and drink was delicious and we are looking forward to returning for day 2. Valerie, at the bar, was most helpful in cocktail, appetizer, entree and dessert selection. The green chili margarita, chili crab fundido, chili relleno, and chocolate torte made for a perfect dinner. We opted to sit at the bar even tho it was early with plenty of tables to choose from. Even at the bar, it was quaint with an amazing view of the Sandia Mountains. Valerie made our experience delightful! Thank you!

    Gluten free pepperoni pizza & steak and fries
    Debra N.

    It's a lounge that can get busy both inside and out. I preferred eating here than Santa Ana Cafe. The food is better even though they have a small menu. They have a full bar and busy at night. Staff is friendly and accommodating....always checking on us. Ahi salad was a surprise and soooo ono (delish)! It had corn, tomatoes, tortilla strips...a different take. This was more a out west type or Mexican. The Cottonwood Cesar was similar... Mexican salad...creamy Cesar...premixed for you My steak was under cooked...French fries were perfect! I sent it back to fully cook it...don't like steaks to moo back at me...Lol! But my gluten free pepperoni pizza was fantastic...savory...lots of sauce and cheese. Yummy! Ciao!

    Menu
    Laura B.

    We had a lovely dinner here tonight. The elote corn dip with chips was good. I am used to a warm dip. This was a cold creamy dip instead. The cheese platter had 3 hard cheeses, including a smoked cheese. There were a few dried apricot slices, some sliced baguette bread, and local honey. The burrata salad with escarole was good, with heirloom tomatoes. Yum! The steak pomme frites had wonderful garlic fries with a chunk of skirt steak on top and blue cheese butter. Service by Cori was very attentive and appreciated. The manager, Elmer checked in with us to make sure we were enjoying our meal. We had a nice time chatting with him and learning about his service in the industry. He has learned well. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

    Malcolm D.

    Pardon my bias. Always a good time here so I'll keep it short and sweet. The ambiance is the best thing about this place. Second is the staff. If you are staying at Tamaya stop by and have a drink. I think I've been here maybe 9-10 times now and am just now writing a quick review. My advice is to grab a drink, sit out on the patio, and sip some to the beautiful views of the Sandia Mountains. Nuff' said. Recommended!

    View from our house. We came here looking for good atmosphere, service and food. We only got service. Might as well have stayed home.
    D J.

    This is our second time here. The first time we sat inside and just got a cocktail. Service was efficient but flat. No personality and I'm mot sure she wanted to be there. Cocktails tasted watered down, but the atmosphere was good enough that we returned. All the heat lamps and both fireplaces were on, even though there was no one sitting outside and it was warmer than todays visit. Today is our second time here. We sat outside by the fireplace that looked so warm and inviting on our previous visit. It wasn't on, but we figured it would get turned on soon. The outdoor dining area was lively this time. We asked our server if the fireplace could be turned on and she said she'd call the engineer to come and light them. About 30 min passed and it wasn't on, so we asked our server again. She said she got busy and would call them now. 20 min later, someone came out and lit the fire pit, but not any of the heat lamps or the fireplace. My husband called the front desk and asked to have them turned on. She said the engineer could come and turn them on. By this time, others had come in from the outer edge of the patio, commenting that the fireplace and heat lamps should be turned on. Another 20 min passes and no heat. My husband calls again and gets the same response. We are now inside and sitting by the huge fireplace. Someone could have just said they couldn't turn them on for whatever reason instead of leading us on. All of this was made worse by the food. I have to say the cocktails were better this time. We got the chips and chili queso. We got what looked like the bottom of the bag broken chips and flavorless cheese dip. The only thing flavorful was the one sprig of cilantro. The service was pretty fast and efficient this time. We will mostly likely return because of the atmosphere, but will not be expecting decent food or a clean patio and tables. We will most likely order only cocktails.

    Tasha D.

    Stacey was our lovely server last night. Whenever we stay at Tamaya resort we have to hit up the Rio Grande Lounge. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Drinks always well balanced and tasty. Nachos are always on point!

    View from the patio

    See all

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tasha D.
    85
    41
    522

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sandy S.
    14
    48
    10

    5 years ago

    Don't waste your time eating here will take 2hrs to get food. No patio lights very dark at night. 1 small kitchen food was mediocre.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of L T.
    75
    474
    1166

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of PJ U.
    1
    118
    0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Rio Grande Lounge

    Review Highlights - Rio Grande Lounge

    Even at the bar, it was quaint with an amazing view of the Sandia Mountains.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    The Copper Lounge - Sweet life and birria tacos

    The Copper Lounge

    4.0(219 reviews)
    19.2 miMidtown/University
    $$

    Went for a happy hour after work and I loved the ambiance! Dark and cozy with a speakeasy vibe…read more Once I entered it was easy to forget it was still sunny and hot outside. The menu was listed as cast of characters/script, which was lots of fun. Our group was about 20 people, which I'm sure was a challenge, but our server was great and kept us all with full glasses and no waiting. There is a small parking lot with free parking. It was full by the time I got there, but it was easy and free to park on the street nearby. They had a great selection of local beer, wine and creative cocktails. Didn't really try the food but the drinks were great. Would definitely go back!

    I had not been to this place for many years. It used to be a dive bar for unm students. It was…read moreredone apparently 7 or 8 years ago and is a cool place to go too. When you go in the entrance the bar is to the left and is now kinda of a speakeasy. It's dark, nicely done, music playing and fancy cocktails being made. They don't have a huge menu but you can get some appetizers, sandwiches, etc. We had some non traditional nachos which were very good. The service was also very good. When we left the bar, I checked out the restaurant that was to the right when you walked into the front door of the Copper Lounge. It's has a very nice ambiance and it's not dark like the bar was next door. Don't have any other info on it but looked very nice. I would recommend checking these places out if you are looking for something very different from the usual places.

    Photos
    The Copper Lounge - Gatsby-esque Bar and seating area

    Gatsby-esque Bar and seating area

    The Copper Lounge
    The Copper Lounge - I'm in the great Gatsby... Albuquerque style

    See all

    I'm in the great Gatsby... Albuquerque style

    The Dragon Room Bar - Happy Hour margarita $10

    The Dragon Room Bar

    4.0(102 reviews)
    41.2 mi
    $$

    The Dragon Room Bar was truly memorable. Although there's no reservation for an impromptu birthday…read moregathering of 8, we found a large round table not long after we arrived. We had been few years back for our anniversary and ever since then we had wanted to go back. The waiter did his best to gather extra chairs and we were able to all fit at the round table. To my amazement, we had found a spot for the night to celebrate my birthday. The waiter asked what we had wanted to start with besides water for everyone. We got a bottle of red wine started and some margaritas along with a manhattan. Then afterwards couple of fish tacos and some carne asada arrived. We had great drinks and tasty food. Everything is delicious and so much great fun vibes. A definite memorable birthday to remember at this small but fantastic bar. Here's to coming back to the Dragon Room bar sooner.

    What a lovely hidden gem in Santa Fe! My boyfriend and I checked this place out on a quiet Sunday…read morenight & loved the ambience and decor. Every touch is well thought-out and beautiful! We were surprised to learn the bar has been closed a few months for renovations, and we are some of the first to wander in before their soft re-opening Tuesday (5/5). Our bartender was very kind & attentive, and the cocktails were wonderful! Will definitely be coming back next time we're in town!

    Photos
    The Dragon Room Bar - Bar

    Bar

    The Dragon Room Bar
    The Dragon Room Bar - Chuhily glass sculpture hanging from ceiling

    See all

    Chuhily glass sculpture hanging from ceiling

    Apothecary Lounge - Sunset over downtown Albuquerque

    Apothecary Lounge

    3.5(181 reviews)
    19.2 miDowntown
    $$

    Love the rooftop, food was excellent, and drinks were inventive and delicious. My friend and I had…read morea great time looking at the city view from the roof, while being kept warm by the warming tower. The service was nice, knowledgeable, and attentive. Food and drinks came out quickly after ordering and were delicious.

    We were staying at the hotel and knew we wanted to make a point to have a drink and see the sunset…read moreafter our early dinner elsewhere. The atmosphere was stunning, intimate, relaxed, and with wonderful views. Being seated toward the back gave us an uninterrupted view of the setting sun, which made the whole experience feel memorable. Since we had already eaten dinner, we kept it light and ordered the mezze charcuterie board along with a few drinks. Both alcoholic and non, the drinks were well made! The food was also just right for our appetite, a few dips, some veggies, and a little spanakopita. They may rotate some of the selections seasonally, so it may be different in the future. Service was wonderful, and we never felt rushed in our time there. The design was beautiful and they let the scenery do a lot of the talking. It's definitely intentionally designed for hanging out. Most of the food menu is little bites, and they do have mocktails for those who don't drink much. It was a beautiful experience and I would absolutely come here again if we lived in the area!

    Photos
    Apothecary Lounge - Bliss

    Bliss

    Apothecary Lounge - What a view on a springtime Friday evening!

    What a view on a springtime Friday evening!

    Apothecary Lounge - View of the patio from the farthest booth

    See all

    View of the patio from the farthest booth

    Dorothea - Fine Greek - Crab stack

    Dorothea - Fine Greek

    4.0(91 reviews)
    14.0 miEastside

    Our son wanted to take us here for an early Mother's Day dinner and I have to say I was surprised…read moreat how good the food was! I wasn't expecting it to look so pretty and taste so good! Dorothea's is a nice white table cloth restaurant that feels upscale but still homey enough to bring our soon to be 2 yo grandson. We had: Steamed clams 5/5: The clams were prepared, presented and flavored well. There were 2 clams that didn't open so it would have been nice if they just removed them instead of tempting us to pry them open (which would be bad clams) but the other clams were so good we wanted to open them! The sauce was a little too wine-y for me but I can see how some people would enjoy dipping the bread they give you into it. Crab mac and cheese 5/5: Wow. The bechamel sauce was so rich and creamy! Good chunks of crab made this mac and cheese so decadent! Greek salad 4/5: This was fresh and tasty but I was a little surprised by how small the salad was considering all the other dishes have such an amazing price point! It would serve once person well. Lobster pasta 5/5: Nice spicy kick that hits you later. Good chunks of lobster and the pasta was so light! I forgot to ask if it was fresh pasta or not. Maybe a question for our next visit! Niko gyro 5/5: the meat was good but what made it amazing was all those nice shoestring fries on top! The fries also had some kind of spicy pepper on top that gives it the extra kick! Traditional gyro 4/5: This was just your traditional gyro with fries. It's good but it doesn't seem fancy! Overall I love this place! The price point is amazing and if we have the time I would definitely like to come again with the family. The service was great with our waiter David filling our water glasses without us having to ask. He also cleared the table and was easy to talk to. Love this place!

    Overall: Dorothea has decent food but there are definitely better restaurants in Albuquerque. What…read moresets it apart is the ambiance. Food: 3.5 We ordered just about appetizer on the menu. My favorite were the little neck clams, lamb lollipop, and Greek plate. The Saganaki, crab stack, and tiropita were just okay. Lamb Shank: This was one of the best entrees ordered. The meat was fall apart tender and flavorful. The orzo was a little watery but was cooked to the correct doneness. Branzino: I assumed that this would be a whole branzino fish but they had already taken it apart which was nice. However, there were a couple of bones that were missed. Crab Mac: This was cheesy and very good. My only grip is that the pasta was a little overcooked. Service: 5 The servers were patient with all the questions and orders from a big group. They did not make any mistakes and food came out at good intervals. Ambiance: 5 The restaurant would be perfect for a date night. It wasn't too noisy and offered a little privacy between tables.

    Photos
    Dorothea - Fine Greek - Dorothea's Dining area

    Dorothea's Dining area

    Dorothea - Fine Greek - Lamb shake over orzo.

    Lamb shake over orzo.

    Dorothea - Fine Greek - Bar area from where we were sitting

    See all

    Bar area from where we were sitting

    Rio Grande Lounge - lounges - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...