Ranchers Lounge Modern Nightlife Meets Traditional Dining
Hours of Operation
Dinner 6pm to 9pm Nightlife 8pm to 11:30pm
06:00 PM – 11:30 PM
06:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Modern Nightlife Meets Traditional Dining
Located in Crowne Plaza Hotel Albuquerque.
Culinary Excellence
Step into a world where fine dining tradition meets contempary comfort. Our culinary mastermind, Chef Richard Powdrell, has reimagined the legendary Ranchers Steakhouse experience, crafting dishes that honor our hertiage while embracing modern innovation.
Every plate tells a story of premium ingredients and meticulous technique, delivered in an atmosphere that invites you to unwind. This is fine dining without the formality- where exceptional food meets effortless service in perfect harmony.
Visionary Leadership
Andrew Bustos- Food and Beverage Director
Miguel Robledo Jr- Food and Beverage Manager
Chef Richard Powdrell
The Vibe
When the dinner plates clear, Ranchers Lounge transform into something extraodinary. Six nights a month, we drop the needle on old school hip-hop classics that defined generations, while twice monthtly we blend the soul of country with Latin rhythms for an unforgettable cultrual fusion.
This isn't just dinner and drinks- its a curated experience where every beat is international, every moment designed to transport you from the everyday into something special. The steakhouse legacy lives on, but the soundtrack is entirely our own.
Expect a dining experience of 1.5 hours. Reservations suggested
Great Food Takes Time
Small Plates
Dip Trio
Fire Roasted Salsa, Guacamole, and Queso Dip with Warm Tostada Chips
$12.00
Ranchers Wedge
Grilled Wedge, bacon, blistered tomatoes, blue cheese, quick pickled onions, pinon, fine herbs, hot bacon dressing
$12.00
Spinach Salad
Spinach, dried cranberries, red onion marmalade, blue cheese crumble, hot bacon dressing
$12.00
Ahi Tostada
Blue corn tostada, jalapeno soy marinated ahi, cilantro avocado creama, mango chutney, queso fresco
20.00
Ribeye Options
Ribeye Papusa
Grilled red chile marinated ribeye atop house made cheese filled papusa, garnished with charred tequila pico and house salsas
$18.00
Rancher's Signature 16oz Ribeye
Choice Ribeye, twice baked potato au gratin, green chile creamed spinach, tobacco onions.
$50.00
Ribeye Birria Nachos
House braised birria ribeye, 3 cheese queso, charred tequila pico, house pickled jalapenos
$20.00
Main
Fire Grilled Seabass
Fire grilled seabass, truffle country potatoes, wilted wine greens, blistered tomato burblanc
$35.00
12oz NY Strip Steak Frites
Hand cut NY strip, garlic and red chile butter frites, and green chile chimichurri, side queso
$40.00
Rancher's House Burger
House ground ribeye, bison and bacon fat mix, topped with sharp cheddar cheese, sweet onion bacon jam, rosemary and black pepper aoli, house pickles, garnish on side served with red chile butter fries
$25.00
Rack of Lamb
Lamb rack, brown butter lemon parsnips puree, cherry apple mustarda, fine herb oil
$45.00
Where Every Friday and Saturday Night Is Always an Event
Ranchers After Dark Fridays and Ranchers Saturday Night Rhythms In June and July Plus The Cantina
Your home for old school, hip hop and r&b with resident DJ The Groove Guru and special guest DJ's 6 nights a month The other two nights we mash together country and latin dancing with the Rio Grande Mashup. Also look for special events at The Cantina and Patio
Karaoke Wednesdays at The Cantina with DJ Danielsan
3 Wednesdays in June 11, 18, and 25th one of the best DJ Danielsan guides your karaoke journey inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel Albuquerque at The Cantina.
Come enjoy great food and drinks from 4:30pm to 10:30pm and sing along from 7pm to 10pm
The Corral At Ranchers
Come out and chill on the Cantina Patio or as we like to call it at Ranchers The Corral. DJ Kevin G playing some great music to vibe out to. 6pm to 9pm.
$15.00 Fajitia special available from the Cantina.
Enjoy the full food and beverage menu form the Cantina as well.
Ranchers After Dark Country Night With Donny
On Friday June 20, 2025 come out and dance country with Ranchers After Dark country night with Donny. The fun starts at 8pm.
$10.00 Cover at the Door
Cantina Fridays with Fajitas June 27
Come out for Fajitias and live music on the Cantina Patio. Live music by Mike P. Friday June 27, 2025. 6pm to 9pm.
Fajitia Special $15.00
Ranchers Night Rhythms Presents Rio Grande Mashup
Albuquerque loves latin dancing Albuquerque loves country music. So Ranchers is bringing you the twice monthly Rio Grande Mashup. The Groove Guru playing your favorite country and latin dance music. This is a unique blend of country, salsa, cumbia, bachata and more.
Join us on Friday June 27, 2025. We have Sangria specials along with beer buckets, if you book a room you get a complementary bottle of red wine when you show your room key to the bartender.
Free No Cover
Ranchers Night Rhythms Old School Party
The Groove Guru comes back on Saturday June 21 and June 28th 2025 for other edition of Old School Party. Where he spins your favorite old school, hip hop and r&b hits taking you back to your younger days. 8pm to 11:30pm
Free No Cover
Red White and Ritmo
Ranchers After Dark brings you a special Noche Latina Ladies Night with Red White and Ritmo.
DJ Pedro playing some of the best salsa and bacahata music to move your body too.
8pm to 11:30pm
Free No cover
Drink specials and 1/2 bottles of wine
Ranchers Night Rhythms Old School Party
July 5th is another night of Old School Party at Ranchers. This time we have DJ Danielsan subbing in the Groove Guru who will be spinning in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Come out and take it back to the old school as DJ Danielsan puts his own spin on the classic hip hop and r&b hits
$25.00 Beer Buckets
Free No Cover
Cantina Fridays with Fajitas
This one is going to be fun. Friday July 11, 2025 we bring you the wonderful group Burque Bandits. Lead by vocalist Raquel who plays great upbeat swing music to dance to. 6pm to 9pm.
Fajita special for $15.00 and full food and beverage menu from the Cantina.
Reach Out to Our Team
Contact us about having your corporate or leisure event at Ranchers