I'm still enjoying this wonderful BBQ spot! This time I got a pulled pork sandwich, mac & cheese,…read morewhich I had not previously tried, and fried okra. Generous portions on everything and all the food was really good. Of note, the mac & cheese was super creamy and really delicious. I'm not sure how they make their mac & cheese, but I'll be ordering that again. The order was filled expeditiously and delivered on time. Definitely check out this great spot the next time you want some barbecue with all the fixings.

Duke City BBQ is serving bbq in their interior dining space…read more SERVICE Patrons order at the register and staff delivers food to table. FOOD 4/5 BBQ beans: tender meat is a plus 3.5/5 coleslaw - too many dried cranberries 2/5 Brisket: most slices were tough (almost inedible) and a few slices were tender

After driving for 15 hours, we finally stopped for the night, checked into our hotel, and…read moreimmediately realized we needed food before anything else. A few of the places recommended to us had already closed, but I had read that Junkyard had an amazing pulled pork BBQ sandwich. Since we definitely weren't dressed for anything fancy, I told my fiancé that a brewery sounded perfect. When we pulled up and saw that the place was veteran-owned, it immediately felt meant to be. My fiancé is a veteran as well, so that made it even more special. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the staff and told to sit wherever we liked. We looked around for a bit but eventually settled at the bar -- and I'm so glad we did. While we were there, we ended up chatting with the bartenders and other patrons, and everyone made us feel genuinely welcome. After such a long day on the road, it felt less like stopping at a brewery and more like walking into a place full of friends. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better people. We'll absolutely be back!

We stayed here as a Harvest Host and had a nice experience. The service was great and very nice,…read morethe barbecue food was SO good and the ambiance interesting as this please used to be a junkyard/mechanic/auto parts store. It went from that to junkyard/brewery/food truck/auto parts store and now it's a junkyard/ brewery/barbeque inside and they might sell parts here now and again. They have it set up kind of quaint and worth the stop to check it out.

We have driven past this restaurant so many times and I had always wa ted to try it. Finally,…read moreyesterday, we did. I am so glad, too. I had the 2 meat plate with ribs and turkey, beans and Mac and cheese. It was incredible! The sweet sauce is to die for, the ribs melted right off the bone, and the beans were so flavorful! Mac and cheese was yummy too. Service was wonderful, decor was fun and entertaining for my toddler, and I'm gonna have to make sure we go back sometime!

I said I wasn't going to come back for a while because last time wasn't so great and so it's been a…read moreyear for me, but my kids have eaten here a few times since. They convinced me to try it again and I'm really glad I did because everything was great! Service was still a little meh but the food when it came out was awesome! Large portions and delicious! I felt like I had walked back in time to when I first discovered this place and fell in love with it! I was really impressed today with my food. Two thumbs up from me and can't wait to come back sometime...

I had an amazing meal here and came back the next day just to order it again--the chile relleno…read moredinner. It was fantastic. I learned that rellenos are made differently in the Grants and Gallup area, and these are a must-try. They're also served with sopapillas, which were excellent. The service was superb--attentive, responsive, and genuinely helpful. The ambiance was pleasant overall; a few bench cushions could use replacing, but otherwise it was a great experience.

Restaurant was crowded during visit, busy with local customers and those passing through town…read more Located close to the interstate, with large number of Tesla charging stations nearby. Ordered Kiva Combination plate and side of fried okra and chips/salsa. Everything came fresh. Only complaint this that it took much longer to get food than is typical. Might be short staffed. Also, I don't like the two payment options: pay cash with exact change or pay 4% extra to use a credit card. Who has exact change?

Yummy and tasty food from a small family business worthy of ABQ's local support. Theo the owner…read moredoes the bbq/smoking of the meat himself. You can tell he is passionate and love sharing his bbq with his customer. His signature meat? He mentioned the pulled pork meat and the brisket! The side worthy of trying (although Theo himself doesn't like coleslaw himself? The pineapple coleslaw...based on my brief discussion with another local customer I met onsite! I personally found that the price/value for the amount and quality of food Nomad's bbq provides is well worth it. I had a pulled pork sandwich (plus a bit of brisket and the 2 sides that I couldn't resist trying to save for my next meal) and thought the meat was smokey, jiving and so scrumptious...and this is coming from someone who normally doesn't eat so much meat like myself! Overall, I really like that Theo seems passionate about making the food that he serves. Plus, it doesn't hurt that this bbq type of food tastes so good..and is so rare to find ABQ, too.

Note: Nomad BBQ is no longer at the Rio Grande Blvd sticks 'n bricks location if you, like me…read morebefore an extended road trip, last dealt with him there. Theo's operating in food truck mode only now. He mentioned being at the yellow & blue HappyDaze Cannabis building across from the Maverik gas station on Jefferson St NE at junction of I-25 and Jefferson. I'm unsure of what days & hours. Give him a call to get the "who, what, when, where, why, & how" for his location on any given day. However, I must say that Nomad BBQ is still providing *excellent* Texas style BBQ of exceptional tastiness at very economical prices, given the high quality of the food. If you see their truck anywhere around town, stop in, chow down, and smile ... smile ... smile ... at all the wondrous gustatorial nirvana you've just indulged in. Hands down, killer good BBQ! Everything I said in my previous review still stands. Of special note, besides the extremely good food, is the gregarious, outgoing, and hyper friendly personality that positively shines out of Mr Theo. One of the most convivial food vendors in town. Period!

I love supporting local and this is a great hidden gem. I…read morewas in the area, and was hungry and this place caught my eye. First thing I noticed was a lovely perfume of smoker. The service was quick and friendly and we sat down in the family style table and dug in. I had the pulled pork with coleslaw and Mac and cheese. Hubby had the same, except he had the brisket. The pulled pork got the at the table sauce treatment and the potato roll is a good foil for lightly smoked pork. The brisket was wonderful and full of flavor. The coleslaw was tangy and fresh, the Mac and cheese creamy and flavorful. This is not one of the big chains, it's a small local operation, so let's keep them going and keep a good bbq smoking!

Kept driving by this place and forgetting to stop to try it out so finally, I did and when I first…read morewalked in, the place was very clean, there was maybe two or three people inside eating with a clear view of the menu. I ordered mac & cheese and a half pound of spareribs. I ordered a half pound of ribs, I was expecting three full set of ribs, but instead, I got one skinny rib, a sternum in a small boneless end cut with the texture of jerky. The mac & cheese was surprisingly good, but definitely not worth the price. With how skinny the ribs were, I'm almost positive. They're buying those $10 rack of ribs from Walmart and are jacking up the prices. Literally gouging people. Honestly, a waste of $20. I ate everything in front of me and still had to take a trip to chipotle. Just so I can get full. I was really hoping this place was going to be something but Unfortunately, I don't see a real reason to come back.

We were looking for a place to eat after the Pow Wow and came across Rudy's.. wait.. is this the…read moresame chain as the one from TEXAS?!?!?! OMG YES!!! We had to bring our friends visiting from Canada here so they could experience some good ol' Texas BBQ. Decor and inside similar to the ones in Texas, complete with the hand washing station, wax paper placemats and yer loaf o' white bread. What we swallowed: *MOIST BRISKET: We get this every time we order from Rudy's and this was just as good. Moist, tender, smokey. It's great this location was consistent with Rudy's flavor. *JALAPENO SAUSAGE: Your jalapeno sausage sliced up goodness. Hot and tasty. *POTATO SALAD and COLE SLAW: Done right. Potato creaminess and coleslaw not to vinegary. We were happy to end the day here, this location was consistent with the Rudy's flavor we know and love and had all the fixins (hot chili's and carrots, onions at the condiment bar) to make it your way.

Everything they sell comes out of a premade bucket or other container. Worse pulled pork I've ever…read morehad! It's was mushy & had fillers including flour, mustard, and something that tasted like Mayo. We ordered baked beans..horrible, potato salad from Costco, and corn on the cob that was fresh tasting, but hard as a rock. I ordered it with butter, but it didn't have any, and it wasn't salted. As we entered the restaurant a security guard held the door for us. My husband asked him if the food was good. He just shrugged his shoulders and had a smile on his face. My husband then asked if the area was safe & he stumbled for words. He then told us it was a pretty "busy area" with gangs & the homeless. Rudy's was a waste of our time & money, and worst of all we were sick through the night.

This place is so cute! We love Lily and Liam Bistro and we have been here to Upscale Rio one other…read moretime but we forget about it as it's back behind a bunch of businesses off of 528. If you know where Hot Tamales is, go behind it and hit Upscale Rio! First of all, this place has so many options of what I'd call comfort food and everything is good! They have shakes, desserts, yummy starters, mac and cheese, burgers and much more! What's my favorite thing? So many items are gluten free!! Hallelujah!! Even the burgers can be ordered with a gluten free bun! We also had a super sweet waitress! I had to go gluten free last fall and it really cut down on us eating out as most places have little to no options. Here, MOST things are gluten free!! Like what you may ask? Well, today I had chicken fried chicken, green chile gravy, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables- a medley of corn, Lima beans ,bell peppers and red onions. They use a gluten free rice flour and the batter on the chicken was crispy and delicious!! They are also super generous with their portions so I took half of my food home and can't wait for dinner! I also had a double chocolate shake and a cold brew. They proudly brew Whispering Bean Coffee which is super tasty! My husband had the Green Chile Chicken Pot Pie and really enjoyed it and ate every bite! My mother in law had the Basic Cheddar Burger with fresh cut fries and raved about it. She also had a Key Lime Pie Shake. No photo of this, sorry! They normally have a gluten free fruit cobbler but they were out. I'll be back to try that for sure! All I know is I found a place that has super tasty gluten free options that I can't find anywhere else. I love you Upscale Rio! I'll be sharing this with all my gluten free friends! See you soon!! XOXO

Nice to see a local spot on Rio Rancho get some good attention. Came in with my son who ordered the…read morecheeseburger. Needless to say the burger didn't last long on his plate. Burger was cooked well and was filled with flavor! I got the steak fingers after reading reviews and unfortunately they were not good. The Steak fingers were covered in oil and tasted like the oil they were cooked in may have been older. The fries, shakes and service though were good!! I'll return but I'll get a burger instead.

The best collard greens in town! The burnt ends are perfection as are the macaroni and cheese and…read morefried pickles. My kiddo loves the potato salad and of course the brisket and ribs are amazing. Great cocktails and the service is excellent! Highly recommend.

No denying the catfish is fresh and tasty. A bit salty to my taste, as are the beans. It was…read moredisappointing to find out that the description of the meal in the menu is misleading. It makes you think fries are an integral part of the order, and you get to choose a side too. But no, you get fries OR a side. Also, quite pricey if you ask me. Otherwise this woulda been 5 stars.

Small business with big taste. Stopped in after reading elite review. Small place with limited…read moreseating which makes for easy going ambiance. Service from the register is good. Welcoming and friendly, great food. The brisket sandwich was recommended by the clerk and it did not disappoint. Check it out as it is really "soul food". I recommend the hot bbq sauce.

If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more The restaurant is currently under renovation, and the owners came outside to tell us they are under renovation & that we couldn't park there in the FUTURE for use of other restaurants We agreed and thanked them for letting us know that we see they are under renovation. But the man immediately became aggressive, threatening to have our vehicle towed, even though the lot has multiple businesses. A woman came out to try to calm him down, standing in front of him and telling him to stop. We told her that this was a great way to treat people, especially when the restaurant isn't even open yet. Her response was: "If you come back to a broken window, that's not my fault, asshole." After that, we moved our car. She continued yelling at us as we walked away. This kind of behavior is completely unprofessional & embarrassing from the owners themselves.