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    Upscale Rio

    4.3 (96 reviews)

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast Burger and Mac n Cheese
    Kristin C.

    We stopped in on a friday around 7pm after a movie. Only a couple tables were occupied. After eating here I can easily say this place should be packed ALL THE TIME. The menu is varied, there is something for everyone. Service was exceptional, we never needed a thing. Food was delicious and well prepared/seasoned. This will definitely be a regular spot for us. Please go show them some love. And next time we stop on a Friday I'll be thrilled if the line is out the door

    Green chili cheeseburger with a sweet potato and regular fry mix
    Stephanie C.

    Ordered the Green Chili cheeseburger with grilled onions and the upscale sauce on the side. Burger was delicious, you can tell they freshly prepare the meat. The meat was thicccc the sauce was delicious! Glad I got it on the side to dip the fries in. Fries were thin and crispy- my fav! Service was fast and attentive, shout out for good service! I will be here asap. This is the second location, first location is in the cottonwood mall.

    Avocado Chicken melt
    Lorelei P.

    I've heard and seen so many good things about Upscale and decided to give it a try myself. We wanted to stay local so we headed out this afternoon to try it. Located in a mini shopping area behind Hot Tamales. Parking lot is narrow so just be careful driving in and out of that area. We were greeted by friendly staff members, Michelle, was our waitress and she was very attentive and gave great service. She gave us some time to look over the menu. Even directed us to the specials menu that they change every other day. I decided to try the Chicken and Avocado Melt. I was told that this is not a sandwich, it is served over a bed of fries. I still went for it and got mine with sweet potato fries. I enjoyed it because it was flavorful. I wish I had more of the chipotle aioli because the chicken didn't have much on it. It was a little dry, so that aioli would have probably helped out. Instead, I ended up using that green salsa that was on the table. It was vinegar based, but it tasted good on the chicken. The sweet potato fries, were seasoned just right. Not too salty. My husband tried the Bacon and Bleu burger. The burger was really tasty. The patty was actually bigger than the bun. Which is pretty awesome. It was juicy too. We didn't get any dessert because we were too full to get any. But they do have a selection of desserts and shakes. I wanted to try one, but it would probably fill me up. Thank you for the good service. We will be back here again soon.

    Shrimp and citrus lettuce, wraps.
    Peggy F.

    What a pleasant surprise. We decided to try upscale Rio and not only was the food really good. The service was so friendly, nice and accommodating. That's what we need more of these days. The ambience was nice. They had several tables most were taken, which tells you that other people like the food as well.

    House chopped salad and green chile cheese fries.

    Excellen, quality food and service. This had become my family's favorite restaurant . one of the best places to eat in Rio Rancho with many gluten free options.

    Bbq smokehouse burger
    Genieen G.

    Went to upscale burger for the first time and loved it! We went during lunch and though the parking lot is smaller we were able to easily find a parking. There were a lot of open tables and it was not too loud. We were quickly seated and all the servers were very friendly. My husband and I had ordered the brisket quesadilla appetizer and also both ordered the bbq smokehouse burger. The burger and quesadilla themselves were amazing. Only downside was that our appetizer came after our burgers so we didn't have a full chance to enjoy the appetizer.... However our server was new and still learning the register he explained and he was so kind that it made it no big deal. Will definitely be going back for another visit!

    Coffee shake provided and energy boost for the evening!

    Good service, good food and love was in the air on Valentine's Day when we visited Upscale Rio! We made a reservation, but we ate our meal early before the crowd arrived around 6PM. So, about 1/3 of the tables were seated when we arrived. This is a great local place to try and splurge on getting shakes or dessert, too!

    Denise R.

    I was excited to try this place after seeing the good reviews. Let me just say, if it was not for our friendly and attentive waitress, Destiny, I would be giving a 1 star review. Upon seeing all of the mac n cheese options I thought I would try the base mac n cheese without the fancy addition just to get a base line. It was a complete disappointment. Very bland, no flavor what so ever and so so dry. I added pepper just to be able to taste something. Do not recommend at all. I had to open the pepper shaker just to get some pepper out. They use fine ground pepper and the shaker was completely clogged. The fries were very greasy and super soggy. I like the shoestring cut but not when they are not crispy. My husband ordered the steak fingers after seeing other reviews about them being actual steak. They were an absolute grease bomb. I wish I would have taken a picture of the black plate with all of the grease from the steak fingers and fries. Yuck! We like to keep it local but this one is not for us.

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    John D.

    We came the 1st time shortly after they opened. Our early experience was pretty good and decided to see if they got better. Today we chose Steak Fingers with fries and the Chipotle Tortilla Burger with Sweet Potato Fried. Then we added a Turtle Shake. The steak fingers were delicious - lightly fried and with batter that flaked off the beef. I was expecting gravy but it came with something more like a sauce. The tortilla burger was lightly seasoned on a tortilla - prob more than what was needed. Came with cheese, avocado and onions. We held the jalapeños. Regardless it had great flavor. Portion size was good, we left food on the plate. These guys are on the right track.

    Well that should be a 4" slice of Red Velvet cake.

    Oh NO... I have eaten here since they opened. I had lunch today and No chicken fried steak??? Only served for dinner. Look at this slice of cake I got to go!! Absolutely pissed... Always great Food!!! Service is mediocre.

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    Burgers and shakes are delicious! As is everything else I've tried on the menu. Love all 3 restaurants from this owner.

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    Wow the best food, hand made shakes and wonderful service. A must go to!!! You will not be disappointed

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    The food was delicious and service was excellent. Will definitely return! So great to have a new place to go in Rio Rancho.

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    First time going to this location. I'm sad to say it wasn't as stellar as I had originally…read moreanticipated. This start off by saying the employee there was not very friendly. He walked away as I approached the counter. I was confused as I wasn't aware I had to order on the tablet on the counter. When I began using the tablet I was in search of the new mushroom burger they sent me an email yesterday about. Of course you know it's what I wanted to try. Sadly it wasn't on the menu on the tablet. When I called the employee for help I basically got the vibe he didn't want to be there and he was hesitant to approach. When he did come to the counter I asked about the burger even showed him the email to get told it's not out yet and it was coming soon. I found myself wondering why I even got the email if this was true. Needless to say the food came out really fast. I thought well that's good at least. The presentation was better than the experience. The cheese on the queso fries was pretty skimpy. There were way more fries than cheese which was disappointing. The burger I wasn't a fan of either. It needed more cheese and the stackers sauce tasted strange like it a chipotle sauce it wasn't the same as I recalled. I'm sad to say this is the second location I've had a bad experience with. It's really disappointing because I really loved this place. I guess I'll have to stick to the central food hall because so far that's the only location that hasn't disappointed me like this yet.

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    Went tonight after we'd noticed awhile back they were closed. Food was absolutely as wonderful as…read moreever. The sunrise burger is still one of hubby's favorites in the city, and the fries are incredible. I tried the High Point Mac & cheese (green chile mac w/steak sliced on top) and yowza. So much flavor, and the steak was perfectly tender. The restaurant has food nailed. And our server was amazing. Unfortunately, th manager did a poor job estimating how busy they'd be on a Friday night, so the two servers were running ragged. The manager pitched in, but they were playing catch up with the silverware and we had to wait for it when the food arrived. Which, no biggie, but it was a fork when I had steak and my husband had a messy burger. So we right away asked for knives. I pointed out my steak, and the manager got snarky with us like she got it. But then she brought us butter knives. When I got up and went to the bar to ask for a steak knife, her attitude was even faker. I don't abide fake when someone's eyes and mouth clearly say they think you're stupid or annoying or both. As a manager, you learn how to school your face and keep people happy or you don't last in management long. Also, if she miscalculated staffing, then it should have been her job to get into the bathrooms and keep them presentable. They weren't. Paper everywhere, and the walls need some serious touch ups. It's hard for people to trust the food safety if the job-food public areas aren't kept clean and well-maintained, you know? We'll be back because the food IS awesome and we always have an enjoyable meal. But they definitely need to turn an eye toward building upkeep and service.

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    Great Service, Taz did a great job. food was good, environment was nice. It was a little warm…read moreinside of the building though

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND BREKKI BREKKI!!!…read more My colleague and I stopped in for a business breakfast this morning, and what a great decision that turned out to be. The food was outstanding. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Honestly, it couldn't have been any better. What elevated the experience to another level was our server, Taz. I've been in countless restaurants over the years, and every once in a while you come across someone who is simply exceptional at what they do. Taz was one of those people. She was warm, attentive, professional, engaging, and very cool. She seemed to genuinely enjoy taking care of her guests. She made us feel welcomed from the moment we sat down and played a huge role in making our breakfast meeting such a great experience. Before leaving, I actually sought out the manager, Shelby, and asked who hired Taz because I was that impressed. Shelby told me she did, and I told her it was a fantastic hiring decision. Then I got to thinking, whoever hired Shelby deserves some credit too. It's clear there's a great team and culture here. The food brought us in, but Taz is the reason we'll be back. We'll absolutely be recommending Brekki Brekki to our friends, family, clients, and colleagues, and we're already looking forward to our next business breakfast here. THANK YOU SO MUCH TAZ!

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    3.1
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    I love the Laguna burger and the Wimp is good too! The fries aren't great, though…read more The hot dog can be perfect, yet often the condiments are thrown in and really sloppy, making it hard to eat. I've tried some of the burger variations and they're delicious when you'd like a change. Salads are basic and the green chile stew is thin. The worst thing I can say is that one of the cashiers is way too assertive about soliciting tips at the register. Unprofessional, and rude when I finally decided not to tip her. That was a first for me! Especially since everyone else on staff is amazing! So Do give it a try. I've returned many times and am usually happy if I order only my favorite burger! One final note: the wait for a meal can be long at lunchtime, more than 30 minutes for a burger. The patio's gorgeous, though, so if you're socializing and not on a tight schedule, it's worth it!

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