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    Hot Tamales New Mexican Restaurant

    1520 Rio Rancho Dr SE

    Rio Rancho, NM 87124


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    Featured Items

    • #2 Stacked Enchiladas

      Choice of chile, served with choice of two sides.
      $11.28
    • #8 Stuffed Sopaipillas

      Two stuffed sopaipillas topped with your choice of chile. Served with choice of two sides.
      $11.28
    • A La Carte Taco

      $3.49

    Lunch/Dinner Menu

    Appetizers

    • Tamale Cakes

      Green chile chicken tamale cakes, topped with pico de gallo, avocado vinaigrette, lime-sour cream and queso fresco.
      $10.29
    • Nachos Machos

      Crisp corn chips topped with christmas chile, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and lime-sour cream.
      $8.29
    • Chile con Queso & Chips

      Rich green chile cheese dip with tricolor chips.
      $9.98
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Made daily with all fresh ingredients.
      $10.29
    • Taquitos

      Five chicken filled taquitos, served with salsa, guacamole, and chile con queso.
      $12.98
    • ABQ Green Chile Cheese Fries

      House fries topped with green chile and cheese.
      $9.59
    • Salsa & Chips

      $4.59
    • Chicharrón

      Marbled pork fried and tossed in red chile. Served with avocado vinaigrette & chile con queso.
      $9.98

    Salads & Bowls

    • Tamale Cakes Salad

      A stevarino original. Crispy green chile chicken tamale cakes with avocado-lime drizzle over fresh romaine lettuce, tricolor peppers, onion, tomato, queso fresco, NM crostini and poblano-avocado ranch dressing.
      $12.59
    • Chicken, Bacon, & Avocado Salad

      Romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, avocado, tricolor peppers, onion, tomato, queso fresco and poblano-avocado ranch. Topped with bacon and NM crostini.
      $14.59
    • #21 Fajita Salad

      Romaine lettuce, tomato, cheese, tricolor chips and avocado-lime dressing or poblano-avocado ranch. Topped with chicken or steak fajitas.
      $13.89
    • Southwest Spinach Salad

      Tender baby spinach leaves topped with chile-dusted hard-boiled egg, chopped bacon, red onions, mushrooms, sliced avocado, and tricolor bell peppers, and queso fresco. Served with crostinis and poblano-avocado ranch. Vegetarian option - substitute pecans for bacon and egg
      $13.99
    • Side Salad

      Romaine lettuce, tomato, sweet bell pepper, diced onion, cheese, and a NM crostini. Served with green chile ranch or avocado dressing.
      $4.39
    • Posole Grande

      Large bowl of dad's specialty with red or green chile, cilantro, onion, lime and a sopaipilla.
      $9.98
    • Josés Hot Tamale Bowl

      A large bowl of posole with the same delicious additions as above, topped with a red chile pork tamale. Served with a sopaipilla.
      $13.89
    • Maria's Arroz Bowl

      A large bowl of Spanish rice in savory christmas chile broth with tomato, cilantro, lime and a sopaipilla. Topped chicken or steak fajitas.
      $12.29
    • Miguel's Calabacita Bowl

      Savory christmas chile broth with calabacita vegetables chicken, cilantro, queso fresco, pequin, and lime. Served with a sopaipilla.
      $12.29
    • Green Chile Stew

      Simmering with tender pork, tomatoes, potatoes, and onions. Topped with cheese, served with a sopaipilla.
      $9.98
    • Rio Rancho Chile Beans

      $9.98

    Platos

    • #1 Mamas Green Chile Enchilada Casserole

      Double layers of chicken, cheese, and creamy green chile sauce, baked in a casserole dish. Served with choice of two sides.
      $13.29
    • #2 Stacked Enchiladas

      Choice of chile, served with choice of two sides.
      $11.28
    • #3 Tres Tacos

      Crunchy corn tortillas, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and salsa. Served with choice of two sides.
      $13.29
    • #4 Guacamole Chicken Tacos

      Two crunchy tacos with all white meat, fresh guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with choice of two sides.
      $13.29
    • #5 Burrito Favorito

      Served with choice of chile and two sides.
      $11.28
    • #6 Rellenos Buenos

      Two rellenos stuffed with monterey jack cheese, golden fried and topped with choice of chile. Served with choice of two sides.
      $14.59
    • #7 Navajo Taco

      Seasoned ground beef, pinto beans, choice of chile, cheese, lettuce, and diced tomato over fry bread.
      $13.29
    • #8 Stuffed Sopaipillas

      Two stuffed sopaipillas topped with your choice of chile. Served with choice of two sides.
      $11.28
    • #9 Hot Tamales Combination

      A red chile pork tamale, green chile chicken enchilada and a beef taco. Served with choice of two sides.
      $14.99
    • #10 Stevarino's Plato

      A green chile relleno, red chile beef enchilada and a guacamole chicken taco. Served with choice of two sides.
      $15.89
    • #11 Tres Colores

      Red chile beef, green chile chicken, and chile con queso rolled enchiladas. Served with choice of two sides.
      $14.29
    • #12 Hot Tamales

      Two red chile pork tamales topped with your choice of chile and melted cheese. Served with choice of two sides.
      $13.29
    • #19 Katalina's Hot Tamale Frito Pie

      A house-made tamale on top of our Rio Rancho Chile Beans (beans, seasoned ground beef, diced onions, tomato, red chile) with Frito corn chips and cheese. Garnished with lettuce, and tomato.
      $13.98
    • Traditional Frito Pie

      ¡Que sabroso! Traditional Frito Pie with our Rio Rancho Chile Beans (beans, seasoned ground beef, diced onions, tomato, red chile), Frito corn chips and cheese. Garnished with lettuce, and tomato.
      $9.98
    • #20 Fajitas

      Tender steak or breast of chicken with tricolor peppers and onion. Served sizzling with all the traditional trimmings and warm tortillas.
      $17.99
    • #23 Huevos Rio Ranchos

      Two eggs any style with cheese, papitas, pinto beans, and your choice of chile on a flour tortilla. Served with a sopaipilla.
      $12.29
    • #25 Tres Amigos

      Three soft flour tortilla rolled enchiladas, a chicken and creamy green chile, a shredded beef and red chile, and a carne adovada and chile con queso. Topped with cheese. Served with choice of two sides.
      $15.29
    • #26 Fajita Burrito

      Una grande burrito stuffed with steak or chicken fajitas, smothered with your choice of chile, and cheese. Served with choice of two sides.
      $17.99
    • #27 Green Chile Cheese Burger

      A 6oz burger grilled to perfection on top of a grilled artisan roll with house green chile and cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and house-cut seasoned house fries.
      $12.59
    • R.R. Chile Bean Burger

      An open-faced burger smothered with our Rio Rancho Chile Beans, cheese, and diced onions. Served with house-cut seasoned house fries.
      $12.59
    • Queso Bacon Burger

      A 6oz burger topped with chopped bacon and smothered in chile con queso. Served a side of pico de gallo and french fries.
      $12.59
    • H.T. B.L.T.

      Four strips of thick cut bacon, shredded lettuce, guacamole, sliced tomato, and mayo on an artisan roll. Served with french fries.
      $13.99

    Specials

    • Monday Special - #2 Stacked Enchiladas (Available 11AM-3PM)

      Choice of chile, served with Spanish rice and pinto beans.
      $13.29
    • Tuesday Special - #3 Tres Tacos (Available 11AM-3PM)

      Crunchy corn tortillas, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and salsa. Served with Spanish rice and calabacitas.
      $13.29
    • Wednesday Special - #1 Enchilada Casserole (Available 11AM-3PM)

      Double layers of chicken, cheese, and creamy green chile sauce, baked in a casserole dish. Served with rice and calabacitas.
      $13.29
    • Thursday Special - #23 Huevos Rio Ranchos (Available 11AM-3PM)

      Two eggs any style with cheese, papitas, pinto beans, and your choice of chile on a flour tortilla. Served with a sopaipilla.
      $12.29
    • Friday Special - Josés Hot Tamale Bowl (Available 11AM-3PM)

      A large bowl of posole with the same delicious additions as above, topped with a red chile pork tamale. Served with a sopaipilla.
      $13.89
    • Queso-dilla

      A griddled flour tortilla filled with your choice of chicken breast or top sirloin steak, tricolor bell peppers, onions, melted cheese, and chile con queso. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $12.99
    • Taco Salad

      A crisp fried tortilla shell filled with beans, ground beef, cheese, chopped spinach, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, and avocado. Topped with poblano-avocado ranch.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.89

    Kids' Menu

    • Little Taco

      A crunchy taco filled with beef or chicken, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Served with rice and beans.
      $8.79
    • Quesadita

      Warm tortilla triangles filled with cheese. Served with rice and beans.
      $8.79
    • Little Burrito

      A bean burrito, topped with cheese, served with rice and more beans.
      $8.79
    • Little Stuffy

      A beef and bean stuffed sopaillia topped with cheese. Served with rice and beans.
      $8.79
    • Nachitos

      A little nacho with ground beef, beans and cheese. For the little nachito in the family.
      $8.79

    A La Carte & Sides

    • A La Carte Taco

      $3.49
    • A La Carte Enchilada

      $3.99
    • A La Carte Casserole

      $9.98
    • A La Carte Burrito

      $7.38
    • A La Carte Stuffed Sopaipilla

      $4.09
    • A La Carte Tamale

      $4.99
    • A La Carte Relleno

      $5.39
    • A La Carte Taquito

      $2.19
    • A La Carte Quesadilla

      $4.19
    • A La Carte Burger

      $9.29
    • A La Carte Cheeseburger

      $9.78
    • A La Carte R.R. Chile Bean Burger

      $10.28
    • A La Carte Green Chile Cheese Burger

      $10.28
    • Cup of Posole

      $5.49
    • Cup of Green Chile Stew

      $5.49
    • Cup of Rio Ranch Chile Beans

      $5.49
    • Side of Bacon

      $2.86
    • Side Chicharrón

      $2.99
    • Side Burger Patty

      $5.19
    • Side of Chile

      $1.99
    • Side of Salsa

      $1.29
    • Side of Sour Cream

      $1.79
    • Side of Guacamole

      $2.99
    • Side of Queso

      $3.19
    • Side of Pico de Gallo

      $1.29
    • Side of Rice

      $2.19
    • Side of Beans

      $2.19
    • Side of Potatoes

      $2.19
    • Side of Calabacitas

      $2.69
    • Side of Fries

      $2.99
    • Side Egg

      $1.99
    • Side Chile Dusted Hard-Boiled Egg

      $1.99
    • Salsa & Chips

      $4.59
    • Side Fry Bread

      $2.89
    • Side Sopaipilla

      $1.20
    • Side Tortilla

      $1.20
    • Frito Bag

      $1.99
    • Side Salad

      Romaine lettuce, tomato, sweet bell pepper, diced onion, cheese, and a NM crostini. Served with green chile ranch or avocado dressing.
      $4.39
    • Side of Avocado

      $2.99
    • Side of Jalapeno

      $1.20
    • Side of Pecans

      $3.99
    • Side of Raw Mushrooms

      $2.99
    • Side of Sauteed Mushrooms

      $2.99
    • Side of Spinach

      $1.39
    • Side of Queso Fresco

      $1.29
    • Side Sliced White Cheddar

      $1.29

    Beverages

    • Iced Tea

      $3.39
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.39
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.39
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $3.39
    • Dr. Pepper

      $3.39
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.39
    • Root Beer

      $3.39
    • Raspberry Tea

      $3.39
    • Original Limonada

      $4.39
    • Strawberry Limonada

      $4.79
    • Apple Juice

      $3.79
    • Orange Juice

      $3.79
    • Hot Tea

      $3.39
    • Milk

      $3.79
    • Chocolate Milk

      $3.79
    • Root Beer Float

      $6.39
    • Coke Float

      $6.39
    • Dr Pepper Float

      $6.39
    • Coffee

      $3.39
    • Decaf Coffee

      $3.39
    • Hot Cocoa

      $3.79

    Desserts

    • Wendy's Natillas

      A traditional vanilla-cinnamon pudding served warm or chilled with whipped cream and a biscochito.
      $5.79
    • Empanada

      $6.19
    • Ice Cream Sundae

      Choose between a Strawberry Sundae, Caramel Apple Sundae, or Turtle Sundae. All topped with whipped cream.
      $5.59
    • Strawberry Dream Sundae

      Vanilla ice cream topped with glazed strawberries, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream.
      $5.59
    • Bisco-Crumble Sundae

      Vanilla ice cream topped with biscochito cookie crumbles, whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.
      $5.59
    • Ice Cream Scoop

      $2.29

    Breakfast Menu

    Breakfast Platos

    • Breakfast Skillet

      A skillet of potatoes, two eggs, your choice of sausage, bacon, or ham, diced onion, tomato, cheese, and your choice of chile. Served with a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • Skillet Supremo

      A skillet of potatoes, chorizo, grilled onion, fresh spinach and mushrooms, topped with two eggs, cheese, and your choice of chile. Served with a sopaipilla.
      $13.99
    • Posole Desayuno

      $11.28
    • #23 Huevos Rio Ranchos

      Two eggs any style with cheese, papitas, pinto beans, and your choice of chile on a flour tortilla. Served with a sopaipilla.
      $12.29
    • #52 Veggie Omelet

      $12.59
    • #53 Huevos Benitos

      Two poached eggs and grilled ham atop a split English muffin, smothered with chile con queso and pico de gallo. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • #54 Huevos Gringos

      American style plate. Two eggs any style, with your choice of bacon, sausage patties, or ham. Served with papitas and an english muffin with jelly.
      $11.59
    • #55 Tortilla de Huevos

      A three egg omelet filled with grilled ham, bacon, and green chile. Topped with chile con queso. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • #56 Huevos Chicanos

      Open faced english muffin topped with grilled sausage patties and scrambled eggs. Topped with creamy green chile sauce and cheese. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • #57 Santa Fe Omelet

      A three egg omelet filled with ham, tricolor peppers, and onion. Topped with green chile and cheese. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • #58 Ham & Cheese Omelet

      A three egg omelet filled with ham and cheddar and monterey jack cheese. Topped with more cheese. Served with papitas and an English muffin with jelly.
      $13.29
    • #59 Cheese Omelet

      A three egg omelet filled with monterey jack and cheddar cheese and topped with more cheese and grilled tomato. Served with papitas and an English muffin with jelly.
      $11.29
    • #60 Green Chile Stew Omelet

      Tender pork green chile stew, inside and out of a triple egg omelet. Topped with monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • #61 Breakfast Enchiladas

      Two scrambled eggs and chorizo layered between corn tortillas and smothered with your choice of chile and melted cheese. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • #62 Tamale & Eggs

      Two eggs any style with a house made pork tamale smothered in red or green chile and cheese. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • #63 Enchiladas & Eggs

      Two rolled beef, chicken, or cheese enchiladas with your choice of chile and two eggs any style. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • #64 Relleno & Eggs

      A green chile cheese relleno and two eggs any style, topped with your choice of chile. Served with a papitas and a sopaipilla,
      $14.59
    • #65 Burrito Desayuno

      Filled with two scrambled eggs, cheese, and your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage. Smothered in your choice of chile and more cheese. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $12.99
    • #66 Carne & Egg Burrito

      Filled with two scrambled eggs, carne adovada, and cheese. Smothered in your choice of chile and more cheese. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $12.99
    • #67 Chorizo, Eggs & Bean Burrito

      Filled with two scrambled eggs, chorizo, and pinto beans. Smothered in your choice of chile and cheese. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $12.99
    • #68 Hot Tamale Cakes & Eggs

      Chicken and green chile tamale cakes, dressed with avocado vinaigrette, lime sour cream, and pico de gallo. Served with two eggs and a sopaipilla.
      $13.29
    • #70 Buttermilk Pancakes

      Two large pancakes served with syrup and butter.
      $8.99
    • #71 French Toast

      Sliced french bread dipped in cinnamon egg batter and grilled. Served with syrup and butter.
      $8.99

    Breakfast Specials

    • Sat/Sun Special - #70 Pancakes (Available 9AM-3PM)

      Two large pancakes served with syrup and butter.
      $8.99
    • Sat Special - #60 Stew Omelet (Available 9AM-3PM)

      Tender pork green chile stew, inside and out of a triple egg omelet. Topped with monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $9.98
    • Sun Special - #65 Burrito Desayuno (Available 9AM-3PM)

      Filled with two scrambled eggs, cheese, and your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage. Smothered in your choice of chile and more cheese. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      $12.99
    • Juan's Fajita Breakfast Burrito

      Filled with two scrambled eggs, top sirloin steak, onions, bell peppers, creamy green chile, and cheese. Smothered in more creamy green chile and cheese. Served with papitas and a sopaipilla.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.59

    Kids' Breakfast

    • Kids Pancake

      Light and fluffy, griddled to perfection.
      $8.79
    • Kids French Toast

      French bread dipped in egg batter and grilled golden.
      $8.79
    • Scrambled Egg Plate

      A scrambled egg with potatoes, English Muffin and mixed fruit jelly.
      $8.79
    • Chiquito Breakfast Burrito

      Filled with scrambled eggs and cheese. Served with papitas.
      $8.79
    • Little Taco

      A crunchy taco filled with beef or chicken, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Served with rice and beans.
      $8.79
    • Quesadita

      Warm tortilla triangles filled with cheese. Served with rice and beans.
      $8.79
    • Little Burrito

      A bean burrito, topped with cheese, served with rice and more beans.
      $8.79
    • Little Stuffy

      A beef and bean stuffed sopaillia topped with cheese. Served with rice and beans.
      $8.79
    • Nachitos

      A little nacho with ground beef, beans and cheese. For the little nachito in the family.
      $8.79

    A La Carte

    • Custom Breakfast Plate

    • Side Egg

      $1.99
    • Side Pancake

      $4.59
    • Side French Toast Slice

      $3.49
    • Side of Bacon

      $2.86
    • Side of Sausage

      $4.29
    • Side of Ham

      $4.29
    • English Muffin & Jelly

      $2.39
    • A La Carte Taco

      $3.49
    • A La Carte Enchilada

      $3.99
    • A La Carte Casserole

      $9.98
    • A La Carte Burrito

      $7.38
    • A La Carte Stuffed Sopaipilla

      $4.09
    • A La Carte Tamale

      $4.99
    • A La Carte Relleno

      $5.39
    • A La Carte Taquito

      $2.19
    • A La Carte Quesadilla

      $4.19
    • A La Carte Burger

      $9.29
    • A La Carte Cheeseburger

      $9.78
    • A La Carte R.R. Chile Bean Burger

      $10.28
    • A La Carte Green Chile Cheese Burger

      $10.28
    • Cup of Posole

      $5.49
    • Cup of Green Chile Stew

      $5.49
    • Cup of Rio Ranch Chile Beans

      $5.49
    • Side of Chile

      $1.99
    • Side of Salsa

      $1.29
    • Side of Sour Cream

      $1.79
    • Side of Guacamole

      $2.99
    • Side of Queso

      $3.19
    • Side of Pico de Gallo

      $1.29
    • Side of Bacon

      $2.86
    • Side Burger Patty

      $5.19
    • Side of Rice

      $2.19
    • Side of Beans

      $2.19
    • Side of Potatoes

      $2.19
    • Side of Calabacitas

      $2.69
    • Side of Fries

      $2.99
    • Side Egg

      $1.99
    • Side Chile Dusted Hard-Boiled Egg

      $1.99
    • Salsa & Chips

      $4.59
    • Side Fry Bread

      $2.89
    • Side Sopaipilla

      $1.20
    • Side Tortilla

      $1.20
    • Frito Bag

      $1.99
    • Side Salad

      Romaine lettuce, tomato, sweet bell pepper, diced onion, cheese, and a NM crostini. Served with green chile ranch or avocado dressing.
      $4.39
    • Side of Avocado

      $2.99
    • Side of Jalapeno

      $1.20
    • Side of Pecans

      $3.99
    • Side of Raw Mushrooms

      $2.99
    • Side of Sauteed Mushrooms

      $2.99
    • Side of Spinach

      $1.39
    • Side of Queso Fresco

      $1.29
    • Side Sliced White Cheddar

      $1.29

    Guacamole & Chips

    $10.29

    Made daily with all fresh ingredients.

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    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Simple yet extraordinary, our brand of New Mexican food is the real deal. Bring the family along and join us for an unforgettable meal!

    Location

    1520 Rio Rancho Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

    Directions