Stopped to give this place a try. I use to come here when it was the Greenside Cafe. Nice, a little rustic interior with lots of windows and light. Staff was awesome. I was seated right away as they were a little slow when I arrived. Serve was on point and cheerful. I had the Calzone with pepperoni and jalapeños...my favorite combo. I was pleased. The dough was a little tough but great flavor. The marinara was delicious! I enjoyed the lemon cake for desert which was devored rapidly! Coffe was very good. Very happy I stopped read more

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Okay, so, we are staying in a yurt in Tijeras and wanted to go have dinner so we drove 11 minutes to the Trail Rider! I read the reviews and had to come! This spot is cute. Right next to Triangle Grocery on 14. The place was pretty busy when we arrived at 6:30pm but we were seated right away and had great service from our waitress and we even had the owner come around. I had the second street brewery Agua Fria Pilsner, which I hadn't had and REALLY liked it. It is also gluten removed!! Woo hoo! My hubby had the La Cumbra Malpais Stout, which he drinks at home anyway. I ordered the Rueben. Now listen, I LOVE a good Rueben and hate a bad one. Don't we all. This Reuben was the BOMB! Trail Rider smokes their own pastrami and holy cow was this sandwich good! It was tasty! The rye was yummy, the sauerkraut was on point and the meat.... OMG. Listen, I ate the entire sandwich!! And the fries were tasty with enough salt that I didn't need ketchup. My hubby had the smash burger and ate most of it. The rest was lovingly placed in a to go box. We also got the Platinum bar - peanut butter, rice crispies and chocolate and my hubby got the mudslide. Which was Oreos and chocolate mouse and whipped cream. Both were yummy. The service, care and scrumptious food will bring me back. Even from the Westside of Albuquerque because it was that good. Next time we need to try the pizza and the pasta but I will come back again and again for the Rueben. Thank you Trail Rider!! read more

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The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is efficient and friendly. But for this past trip, the highlight was the food! I had a single patty smash burger-yum, my husband had the fish tacos with kimchi, but the best part was the tiramisu! My husband said it was the absolute BEST tiramisu he's ever had! Europe, all over the states, high end restaurants... the absolute BEST!! read more

There was a sign on the door they were short staffed but Kevin was on his A game. He was beyond pleasant and attentive. We tried several samples of beers before we decided. We had the fried green chile strips with green chile ranch. Yum. The reuben sandwiches were delicious as well. The drive up was awful due to the construction but Kevin made the delay worth it. read more

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WOW FACTOR? Yes, excellent service and attractive menu. HAVE AGAIN: the pastrami Reuben was very good. As were the fries. And they gladly split the meal between two of us. read more

This sandwich should be on a show somewhere omg I swear I swallowed it whole I couldn't stop read more

Trail Rider - Focaccia MARY LOU (HOT SUB) THE BEST OMG - Pizza Near Me - Cedar Crest, New Mexico

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I had heard good things about the pizza, but then noticed that there were a variety of vegan items on the menu so I had to try those. I will be back and try the pizza next time this is a great place to stop in after a hike on the east side of the Sandias! They have both indoor and outdoor seating, so whether and bug-depending, you can enjoy more outdoors! The place isn't huge, so I could imagine it might get crowded at various times of day, but it was pretty quiet at 7pm on a Saturday and I was a bit surprised. Anyway, the wait staff was all very friendly and our food came out quickly. They also have Tractor blood orange cider on tap, or at least did the evening we were there. I had the vegan meatball sub which came with fries. Since I'm not vegan, I did swap in the dairy-based cheese. The sandwich was delightful and huge. It was definitely two meals, especially with the fries which were done just right. Give this place a try, go for the pizza, go for the vegan options, but regardless just go check it out! read more

Trail Rider - Vegan meatball sub, fries and blood orange cider - Pizza Near Me - Cedar Crest, New Mexico

It is sooooo close to being really good- we've eaten here many times and it is always something- good burger, limp fries. Good Alfredo, dry chicken. Good meatball sub, forgot all of the sides on a to go order. Just inconsistent. read more

First time here was less than great, but we decided to try again. This time the service was very good. The food delivery was surprisingly quick. Our adult daughter had a smash burger that she really liked. My wife and I each had salads that were truly meals, both very large and very tasty. We will be back. read more

Great pizza. Been with them since they were in a trailer by Mollie's. Try the Cedar Crest. Just remarkable.

I wanted to order the pastrami Reuben sandwich, but they said they were out of Pastrami, so I ordered a carney adovada burrito. It was 11:05 and they told me they quit making breakfast at 11:00 so now it was too late, so I then ordered a patty melt. The bread was good, hardly any meat. I was told the pizza was real good. The servers always had a smile when we seen them, but we didn't see them much and had to wait for refills on our drinks. I do not recommend this place. read more

Another great lunch at TrailRider. Smoked pastrami Reuben with salad was great and buffalo chicken always tasty. Service was spot on. Must visit. read more

Trail Rider - Pizza Near Me - Cedar Crest, New Mexico

The place moved And is under new management. They haven't got their liquor license yet (next month). The place is clean and spacious! Ordered the carne tacos. The tacos were really good and I would definitely come back here again! Check it out as the scenery is also beautiful! read more

I came in for lunch and I was really disappointed with my experience here. It took an extremely long time for our food to arrive, even though the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. The wait was frustrating, and there was very little communication about the delay. On top of that, our server seemed very gloomy and uninterested the entire time. disappeared for long stretches, making it difficult to get refills, ask questions, or even check on our order. The overall service made us feel forgotten rather than taken care of.I understand that everyone has bad days, but between the long wait and the lack of attentive service, this wasn't an enjoyable dining experience. I hope the restaurant works on improving both the speed of service and the customer experience. read more

I have been to Trail Rider a couple of times and they are really delicious! The fries are crispy and the burger is cooked to perfection with quality ground beef. The ambiance is nice and service is always excellent! read more

If you are going to support a small business and want to actually eat good go here! The service is great and the pizza and ranch is even better. read more

I am a very picky eater and Trail Rider fits the bill. We eat there at least 3 - 4 times a week love the variety offered. The portions are enormous and although I do not usually eat leftovers, this is my one exception. I never thought I would eat green chili anything but love the fried chili strips and chili ranch dressing. read more

Just ate for the fourth time at Trail Rider since the move and I am sad. I am REALLY rooting for them to succeed but 3 of the times there have been a bad experience and this one was by far the worst. The service was slow and inattentive. The food was poor quality and not as ordered. The loud live music made a mediocre experience even worse. Our server rolled silverware while our drinks were dry and we waited on our ticket. No one checked on our table after the food service so they did not get a chance to correct the dry chicken, lack of cheese on two sandwiches. I kills me, but I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

My first visit to this establishment. In the time I have lived in Albuquerque (little over 3 years) I have not done much up Tijeras and Cedar Crest Way. They featured Irish music tonight, so I ventured up and was pleased by 1. The scenic location 2. The food 3. The music. Staff greeted me warmly as I entered and were attentive during my time there. The decor is casual and comfortable. Although listed as pizza restaurant, the menu includes many other items as well. The beer and wine list looks good; I stuck with soda on this trip. I went with the vegan meatball sub. It included vegan cheese and came with side of fries. I do a lot of vegan cooking at home; ended up being very impressed with the vegan meatballs. Nice texture, good herbs and spices. Prices are on the low side! The music was very pleasant and importantly to me, was done at a subdued volume. I'll be back! read more

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Absolutely love dining here! Great atmosphere with amazing artwork and amazing wood work! The food is absolutely fantastic! I love all of the vegan options! The staff is absolutely amazing too! Great customer service and great teamwork! read more

Had an amazing waitress, Kayden (I hope I spelled that right). Food was delicious, it deserves a return visit to try other things on the menu. read more

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The food is phenomenal. Truly. I swear eating the fried green chili was a religious experience.

I would give it a 10 Star rating. Sunday Lunch was the best . We had worked in the garden all morning and needed a break. The Beer is great, the Food is outstanding . The service is awesome. They have gluten free, vegan, vegetarian , meat , and good deserts. Good that everyone can get what they want and need. Parking is easy . Close to the highway. and city . read more

$50 for cold pizza and shitty service. We were told our pizza would take 10 more minutes when we arrived to pick it up. We waited 40 more minutes and were told our pizza had been sitting under the heat lamps for 30. And the server responsible laughed at her mistake in front of us. The manager tried to gaslight us and say there was nothing wrong. They have had bad service for a long time and continue to do so. Lady at the register was complaining about other customers to me, a customer. No respect for customers. Never going back. read more

Love everything! The atmosphere is super friendly and chill; I love the signed pizza boxes by some of my favorite bands! The fried green chile appetizer was great, really enjoyed the house made dressings, and the salad was fresh. My husband loved his Reuben sandwich, he made sure to tell the chef it was excellent . read more

Trail Rider - Green chile appetizer with house made Extra Green Chile Ranch, tractor blood oranger cider, and agua frieo Pilsner - Pizza Near Me - Cedar Crest, New Mexico

Cold New Years Day, long motorcycle ride need food and pickings are slim - most places are closed. But these guys are open and warm inside. Not too busy - go figure. Ordering was straight forward. A sole employee brought menus, got our drinks and took our order. 12" Supreme Pizza and Meat Ball Sandwich with Fries. The pizza came out hot, loaded with toppings. The crust was crisp, not soggy. Especially considering some of the toppings. The Sandwich was excellent, great flavor and plenty of cheese and sauce. Fries were great and tasty from unpeeled potatoes. Plenty of food so we left both sated and warmed up for the rest of our trip. We passed on the tie-dyed shirts & dessert. But we'll be back. read more

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Pretty disappointed. Called in two pizzas at 11:08am and got there at 11:30am. Decided to wait for our pizzas and then finally went in wondering what was going on. Our pizzas had been sitting for 25 minutes under a lamp and they didn't even have the decency to bring them out to us. I even tipped 15 percent even though I had called the order in. Pretty disappointed in the service here each time I feel it's drastically dropping. read more

Amazing pizza, friendly service and a great stop! My family and i stopped by today, i felt bad because of the lack of helpers they had but they still did their best and gave us an amazing experience! read more

Such great pizza and really nice mountain folks! They are a scratch kitchen with really quality dishes. They also have a ton of vegan and vegetarian offerings and most things can be modified to be vegan or vegetarian. The breakfast is awesome too! Killer breakfast burritos and bowls! The green chile can be HOT! It's awesome! read more

Been here a couple times. Pizza is really good! Lots of options. They've expanded recently and have much more seating now.

We live in Tijeras so when family is town we like to take them here. We always get the garlic knots they are so fluffy and seasoned well. Their pizzas are unique and no matter what we get its always good! The crust is my favorite too. The service is great, they are always kind and friendly. When we order over the phone they are so fast! Sometimes they have music or live bands play, we have never been for that but once we went after the show was over because we didn't know they were playing and it was packed! A fun evening it seemed. Definitely recommend trail rider pizza if you need to get away from Abq or if you're driving through! read more

Trail Rider - Pizza Near Me - Cedar Crest, New Mexico

Fun and clean environment. Food is good. Customer service is polite. Family friendly.

Okay Yelpers, it's time to update my 3 star review to a 4. This should be a 4.4 star, but Yelp isn't that granular. A year ago this local pizza spot was a solid 3, but after a year, securely out of the pandemic, some new hires, and a menu refresh... I'm happy to say Trail Rider has come back to life. The service is prompt, the food is consistently delicious and cooked well. We're local fans that will keep coming back for more. read more

Trail Rider - Pizza Near Me - Cedar Crest, New Mexico

I had a great meal with some friends a few weeks ago. The other day I was headed to town so called my daughter to see if she wanted anything. She had several guests over for March Madness. I spent 25 minutes going over the menu in the parking lot. Finally got the order for 7 adults and 3 kids plus mine. I went in with the order and stood by the counter for over 5 minutes. No one even made eye contact. Asked if they could help? Did I want to make an order? They'll be with me in a minute??? I just stood there watching 3 different guys stand around ignoring me. There was one girl working the floor delivering food who smiled at me. That was frustrating so I left, went to Costco and got 3 pizzas and saved over $200. I might add there were only 3 tables occupied at around 4:30. They have a help needed sign up and they're not kidding! read more

So far I was greeted by the best staff. I have to truly appreciate great customer service! This staff welcomes you home upon walking in. Which I love is done with a smile and honesty. The staff has been going nonstop cleaning and prepping. It's nice to see them taking pride in their work place. Now what good would it if their food wasn't good. Well I'm here to tell you that this place is a hidden gem!! I tried them back in the nineties when they were in a trailer by Molly's. I knew they were at their new location, not so new 5 years., just never stopped. What an absolute delight to find a delicious pizza. We chose the John Boy. And let me say Good Night John Boy and thank you for the sweet dreams! We have been twice in a week! Tried two different items and it's all been great. read more

Trail Rider - Cute atmosphere - Pizza Near Me - Cedar Crest, New Mexico

Excellent Pizza, great service! My favorite pizza in East Mountain area. Can't wait for the new location

A mahhhvelous pizzaaa piiiie- and the strombolis are epic! Quality ingredients too....oh, and plenty of gluten free and vegan options for those who need that! It takes a little time to pump out da goods, appx. 30 minutes +/- on an average day, possibly more if it's super busy or during holidays/popular weekends, so be patient and make sure you go when you can afford the time to sit and chill. read more

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Based on one experience I am giving trail Rider Pizza four stars. So Labor Day weekend we head out of town family and they wanted Pizza. My nephew lives in Sandia Park and I think trail Rider is the only pizza place up in cedar Crest not sure. Anyway we ordered five assorted thin crust pizzas and they were I must say outstanding in presentation preparation and exquisite taste. I am a fan which is dangerous cuz I really don't need to eat pizza. We did have to wait a bit in order too pick up the pizzas because they work quite busy on Sunday. Otherwise everything was great read more

Both my husband and I recently moved to the area and we are both vegetarian. We've loved every vegetarian meal we've tried so far, and the variety of options is very refreshing. (Usually we're limited to the same old things.) Will definitely be back sooner rather than later. read more

I was hired, sexually harassed and fired when I brought it up. never got paid. Saw that they don't care about dietary needs fake meat is just meat. Vegan options go in the same oven as everything else. Chicken wings are cooked in The same oil as other fried vegetables. no gluten options are just soaked in water before they throw it in flour. read more