Fat Squirrel

MMMMMMMM.......Nachos...at an 'English Pub"?

Only if this pub is located in the north central area of New Mexico! These are at the Fat Squirrel Pub and Grille restaurant in Rio Rancho. I haven't had nachos this good in who knows how long. The chips were not greasy; they were light and extremely crisp and delicate at the same time. Just the right amount of cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa distribution too. I was pleasantly surprised.

I suppose you are wondering why an eatery would name themselves after an overweight, medium sized rodent. If you aren't motivated to go to the website link I've provided, here's how it got it's name (this is totally a copy and paste from thier site, so that is where the credit lies!):


"The name Fat Squirrel comes from the old Turtle Mountain days. One of the brewers discovered that a squirrel had been stealing the grain from the alley and by the dumpster after the brews were done. Gorging on the spent grain this squirrel quickly became so fat that she had a hard time running around the parking lot and had taken to lying on her belly in the shade under cars. After the first winter she returned with her babies for the free and easy meals. In English pub tradition, we decided to name this restaurant after her and serve a namesake English style IPA that we contract brew with Turtle Mountain Brewing Company."

So, yes, they serve some traditional pub fare such as bangers and mash. But, they offer a variety of items on their menu to please just about any kind of diet. Except, perhaps if you are a vegan.

Steak and Spinach Salad 

With the raspberry vinaigrette dressing. One of my favorites. When I'm 'trying' to be good. The steak on their menu is awesome too and they have a nice selection of side dishes. Which could become meals in themselves! You order your steak to the doneness that you want, it comes with Gorgonzola cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts and spinach (of course). Every bite was scrumptious.

My friend Barbara loves to go there just so she can get their desserts. I forgot to take a picture of the desserts that everyone ordered because we all just dove in, you know! I love bread pudding and their bread pudding is something to be proud of. In fact, next time I'm there, I'll be sure to save room for some!