25 Drive Through Restaurants for Lease in New Mexico, 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

Las Cruces Office, Office/Retail for Lease

4104 Sonoma Ranch Blvd – Office/Retail/Medical Space for Lease Strategically located on one of Las Cruces’ busiest commercial corridors, this professional office building offers 1,840 to 3,680 square feet of leasable space designed for flexibility and growth. * Steel Construction / Clear Span: Built with durable steel framing and clear-span design, providing open layouts that can be easily customized for office, retail, or medical configurations. * Prime Visibility: Excellent exposure along Sonoma Ranch Blvd with high daily traffic counts and convenient access to Highway 70. * Flexible Configurations: Suites available individually or combined, adaptable to meet a variety of business needs. * Ample Parking: On-site surface parking to accommodate employees, patients, and customers. * Professional Setting: Modern exterior design with strong curb appeal in a growing commercial and residential hub. * Surrounding Amenities: Minutes from medical centers, shopping, and established neighborhoods, ensuring a consistent client and customer base. This property is an ideal choice for medical, retail, or office tenants seeking a modern, adaptable space in a high-demand location.

Date on Market:

2025-09-02

Bernalillo Retail for Lease - North Outlying

980 US Highway 550 presents a rare opportunity to lease a second-generation restaurant space along one of the busiest commercial corridors in all of New Mexico. Located in the heart of Bernalillo’s retail hub, the property benefits from exceptional frontage on Highway 550, which sees over 90,000 vehicles per day, offering unmatched exposure to both local and regional traffic. This highly visible site is strategically positioned at the gateway to Rio Rancho and Santa Ana Pueblo, adjacent to national brands such as Starbucks, Walgreens, and McDonald’s. The existing infrastructure, including restaurant build-out, grease trap, and drive-thru capabilities, allows for a rapid turnaround and reduced build-out costs for food service operators or other retail users. With strong surrounding demographics, high traffic volumes, and flexible commercial zoning, this location is ideally suited for QSR, fast casual, or any high-traffic retail use seeking to capitalize on regional draw and immediate access to I-25. This opportunity includes Prime opportunity to secure a 770 square foot drive-thru restaurant or retail pad, available as a build-to-suit or ground lease. This flexible site offers an excellent chance for national or local operators to establish a high-visibility location tailored to their specific design and operational needs.

Date on Market:

2025-07-11

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

Bernalillo Retail for Lease - Rio Rancho

Absolute Investment Realty is proud to present this rare opportunity to be located at one of the Albuquerque MSA’s newest developments in one of its most desirable trade areas. This Project is situated at the hard corner, lit intersection of NM HWY 550 and Sheriff’s Posse Rd in Bernalillo, NM HWY 550 boasts nearly 50 000 vehicles per day and serves multiple communities within the Albuquerque MSA including Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, and Placitas. HWY 550 serves as the only crossing of the Rio Grande River crossing in nearly 10 miles making it a primary corridor connecting the west side of the Albuquerque MSA with I 25 the primary N S corridor that serves Albuquerque Santa Fe. Rio Rancho is Albuquerque’s largest suburb and New Mexico’s 3 rd largest city with an estimated population of 99,178 in 2019. The project features 2 access points on HWY 550 including full turn access Zoning allows for most retail and restaurant uses including fuel, restaurants with drive throughs, liquor sales Other benefits include monument signage, excellent visibility and unparalleled views. Don’t miss this opportunity to get in on the ground floor of what is destined to become one of one of Albuquerque’s most desirable developments.

Date on Market:

2021-09-22

Clovis Land for Lease

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2026-01-21

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

Taos Land for Lease

0.4–3.17 AC of developable land at signalized intersection in Taos, NM.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2025-08-14

Los Lunas Land for Lease - Los Lunas Corridor

+/- 0.52-1.2 acre parcel available on Main St on the west side of I-25 on Main St.

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2025-04-21

Albuquerque Retail for Lease - Downtown

Second Generation Drive-Thru Restaurant.

Date on Market:

2025-03-25

Rio Rancho Land for Lease

Raw land located a few minutes from Broadmoor and direct access to Northern Blvd NE

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2024-09-05

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

Truth Or Consequences Office/Retail, Retail for Lease

Join neighborhood tenants, Walmart, Tracker Supply, McDonalds, Sonic, Denny's, AutoZone, Pizza Hut, Holiday Inn, Citizens Bank and many more in a recently repositioned updated true neighborhood retail center. Located on the busy I-25 business loop. Newly completed turn about loops empty directly into the parking lot granting access to both am and pm sides of the I-25 corridor which totals approx. 12k +/- cars daily. Spaces available from 2k sq ft and up with 40k plus available for an anchor tenant. Free standing pad site also available with drive-thru.  350+ parking spaces situated on 8 acres of prime commercial real estate. Approx. 1 minute drive to I-25. Tap into the estimated 1.5 million annual tourist in this rapidly growing county. Listing being offered as owner. We are not operating as Real Estate brokers, therefore we are paying full brokerage fees.

Date on Market:

2023-07-26

Tularosa Land for Lease

Potential Commercial Uses ?? Retail Center Strip mall, convenience store, or specialty shops serving local residents and military families ?? Hotel / Motel Extended-stay or roadside lodging for Holloman AFB visitors, contractors & White Sands tourists ??? Restaurant / Food Hub Dine-in, fast casual, food truck park, or drive-thru on a high-traffic corridor ??? Warehouse / Storage Self-storage facility, light industrial, or contractor laydown yard ?? Agri-Tourism / Events Event venue, wedding space, farmers market, or seasonal agri-tourism attraction ?? RV / Campground Full-hookup RV park or glamping resort for the growing White Sands travel market ?? Medical / Professional Outpatient clinic, dental office, or professional service building for underserved area ?? Auto / Fleet Services Auto repair, car wash, fleet maintenance, or fuel station to serve commuters on US-54/70 ?? Greenhouse / Nursery Commercial greenhouse, plant nursery, or local produce operation on arable land Why This Location Positioned along the US-54/70 corridor — the primary military highway connecting Fort Bliss to Holloman AFB, with consistent daily traffic Holloman AFB hosts 21,000+ active duty and civilian personnel, generating $411M+ in annual regional economic impact White Sands National Park draws hundreds of thousands of visitors yearly — demand for lodging, food, and services is underserved in Tularosa Tularosa is a growing bedroom community with affordable land prices well below the state average Elevation ~4,500 ft — mild climate ideal for outdoor commercial use, events, and agri-tourism year-round

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2026-05-04

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

Santa Teresa Retail for Lease

Date on Market:

2024-07-17

Clovis Retail for Lease

See Advisors for Lease Rate Superior visibility to ±13,800 cars per day along a primary retail corridor Turn-key drive thru with all FF&E included Adjacent to top performing fast food restaurants Located on a Walmart out-parcel Enjoy co-tenancy with nearby Walmart, Lowe’s, McDonalds, Chili’s and others Strong, regional customer base with Cannon Air Force Base’s 7,800 personnel Building constructed in 2017

Date on Market:

2024-06-18

Rio Rancho Land for Lease

? Build-ready sites ? Drive-thru permissive zoning ? Great visibility on Hwy. 528 with ±30,000 cars per day passing the site ? In a growing, yet underserved trade area ? Direct access to the pad sites from both directions of Hwy. 528 traffic ? Slightly above-grade site supporting a prominent building presentation

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2025-05-16