12 Drive Through Restaurants for Lease in Albuquerque, NM, USA

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - Northeast Heights

Absolute Investment Realty is pleased to present this rare opportunity to lease this free-standing drive-thru restaurant located at the hard-corner lit-intersection of Menaul and Chelwood Park Blvd, in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s desirable North East Heights Trade Area. The Property has pole and building signage, 3 access points, 2 on Chelwood Park Blvd and 1 from Menaul Blvd that lead into the restaurant’s abundant parking. The building’s kitchen infrastructure is already built-in and ready to have cooking equipment installed! Two walk-ins, Hood, Fire Suppression System, prep-area, and 3- compartment sink present. In addition, dining room is already furnished. The busy trade area and high density of rooftops make this the ideal location for a coffee shop, fast food joint, or neighborhood restaurant!

Date on Market:

2026-04-17

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - Northeast Heights

Date on Market:

2026-03-26

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - Northeast Heights

Date on Market:

2026-01-22

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - Southeast Heights

• Freestanding building in excellent condition • Rare large format drive-thru availability along Central Ave • Signalized hard corner at two major arterials • Superior visibility and multiple access points • Excellent exposure with traffic counts in excess of 60,925 VPD • Sublease with Walgreens to expire on April 1, 2031 • All offers subject to Walgreens Real Estate Committee

Date on Market:

2024-10-11

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - Cottonwood

1.203± Acres at the South east corner of Cottonwood Drive and Alameda Road NW in Albuquerque. Free standing building. Former restaurant with exhaust hoods, coolers and some equipment available.

Date on Market:

2024-02-06

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - University

Rare large format drive-thru availability along Central Ave Signalized hard corner at two major arterials Superior visibility and multiple full access points Excellent exposure with traffic counts in excess of 40,200 VPD Near the Louisiana Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) stop Sublease with Walgreens to expire on January 15, 2033

Date on Market:

2024-01-30

Albuquerque Office, Retail for Lease - Southeast Heights

Office, Executive Suites & Drive thru. First Floor drive-thru available (919 SF) Second Floor Suite 205L (225 SF)

Date on Market:

2026-03-26

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - Northeast Heights

Position your brand in the heart of Albuquerque’s Uptown submarket with this freestanding drive-thru building at 7717 Menaul Blvd NE. This prime location offers full access along Menaul Boulevard, which sees over 27,000 vehicles daily, ensuring exceptional visibility and customer convenience. The property features an existing drive-thru window with MX-M zoning and a queuing lane ideal for quick-service restaurant concepts. Prominent pylon signage enhances brand exposure in a corridor anchored by strong traffic generators, including Champion Carwash, PresNow Urgent Care & ER, Blake’s Lotaburger, and Jack in the Box. The Uptown area is a premier retail destination with restrictive drive-thru availability, making this site a rare opportunity for operators seeking to capture a dense trade area without sacrificing operational efficiency. Within a three-mile radius, the population exceeds 146,000 with an average household income of $64,468 and a daytime population of over 131,000, creating a robust customer base for both weekday and weekend traffic. This strategic location combines high visibility, strong demographics, and limited competition for drive-thru uses—perfect for brands looking to expand in Albuquerque’s most dynamic retail corridor.

Date on Market:

2025-12-10

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - University

Big things are happening in the supermarket surrounding 4800 Lomas. The intersection of San Mateo and Lomas is anchored by Sprouts, True Value, and Ace Hardware, which brings steady traffic to the area. Construction is completed on the new Whole Foods and American Home at Carlisle and Indian School, and with it, new projects underway where each vacated in the same submarket. Most notable for this area is the redevelopment of the former Bank of the West towers at San Mateo and Central into mixed-used apartments, slated in 2025/26. This area north of Nob Hill continues to be a huge draw area for the University of New Mexico and many of the surrounding neighborhoods as part of this walkable/urban core of the city.

Date on Market:

2025-12-05

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - Downtown

Second Generation Drive-Thru Restaurant.

Date on Market:

2025-03-25

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - Airport

Max Q @ Kirtland is a ground up 70 acre development on Air Force Base land that will service one of the largest employment centers in New Mexico. This mixed-use project will be broken into four phases. The first phase consists of approximately 19 acres east of Carlisle Blvd and broke ground in March of 2022. The first phase is proposed to be a high density mixed-use “town center” style development with ground floor retail, drive-thru, hotels, restaurants, office, and R&D space. The development is available for ground lease, build-to-suit or to lease inline and end-cap drive-thru spaces in spec buildings. The site plan is subject to change based on the needs of tenants as the project evolves. Located in SE Albuquerque on Gibson Blvd between Carlisle Blvd & Truman St, Max Q is made possible by an EUL (Enhanced Use Lease) with Kirtland Air Force Base on base land (made available to the private sector) and is 1.85 miles from the Sandia National Laboratories gate; 1.25 miles from the Albuquerque International Sunport; 0.75 miles from the US Department of Veteran Affairs and 2 miles from the University of New Mexico. This site is also a mile away from recently constructed Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, Whataburger, Blake’s Lotaburger, Chili’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Dion’s. This submarket is home to the largest employment centers in the state of New Mexico and is largely underserved for retail amenities.

Date on Market:

2026-02-19

Albuquerque Land for Lease - Airport

Strategically located at the bustling intersection of Yale and Gibson Boulevards in SE Albuquerque. This site offers high visibility and easy access. Just minutes from Albuquerque International Sunport, Kirtland Air Force Base, and Sandia National Laboratories, it benefits from strong traffic flow and proximity to key institutions. The area features a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and services, making it an ideal spot for businesses seeking a dynamic and accessible location.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2024-09-27