This is where you can find the best chile rellenos in Rio Rancho

We all know how much New Mexicans love chile rellenos and in Rio Rancho there are several spots that have really perfected the dish.

Here's a look at some of the best places to get chile rellenos in Rio Rancho, according to Google reviews.

Hot Tamales

Address: 1520 Rio Rancho Blvd.

Hours: Monday – Friday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Website:https://www.hottamalesnmrestaurant.com/

Phone: (505) 962-0123

Hot Tamales celebrates everything the Land of Enchantment has to offer with a menu that focuses on being authentic while still offering up some twists. The rellenos buenos comes with calabacitas on the side. Can’t decide on whether to top it with red or green chile? Get it Christmas style. (That’s both red and green.)

Burrito Express

Address: 1592 Sara Rd SE

Hours: Monday - Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Website:https://www.burritoexpressinc.com/

Phone: (505) 896-1592

Yes, Burrito Express specializes in burritos. And yes, they also serve a full slate of Mexican favorites, including an all-star chile relleno. What you might not expect is that Burrito Express combines these two offerings into an incredible chile relleno burrito. It makes for a unique flavor combination.

Cazuela's Mexican Grill & Brewery

Address: 4051 Sara Rd SE

Hours: Tuesday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Website:https://cazuelasmexicangrill.com/

Phone: (505) 994-9364

Cazuela’s is known for its brewery that serves 16 house brews and incredible margaritas, and they’ve worked hard to step up their kitchen game to match. The stand-out is the chile relleno, filled with the perfect amount of melted cheese and deep-fried until golden brown. The rellenos plate comes with two smothered with red or green chile and includes beans, rice, and a choice of flour or corn tortilla.

Perico’s

Address: 10401 Golf Course NW, Albuquerque

Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Website:https://www.pericosmexicanrestaurant.com/

Phone: (505) 792-5255

Even though Perico’s is just outside of Rio Rancho, it deserves a spot on this list because of the sheer appreciation it gets from Rio Rancho residents, especially for its chile relleno. Perico’s Special is a wonderful combination of a tasty chile relleno with an enchilada, rice, beans, and a tortilla.

El Agave Family Mexican Restaurant

Address: 1520 Deborah Rd SE

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Website:https://elagavefamilymexicanrestaurant.com/

Phone: (505) 994-8809

At El Agave, you can get chile rellenos either a la carte or as part of a combination plate with two rellenos, beans, rice, cheese, and your choice of red or green chile.