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.

The guiding principle of Fat Squirrel Pub & Grille is to provide the people of Rio Rancho and the surrounding communities with delicious, high-quality foods and beverages at an affordable price, in a comfortable, friendly environment.

We have always enjoyed going to restaurants where the regulars seem to be like a family, and encourage you to join our family here at The Squirrel! Liz, Nicole, Nico, Greg, Lenore, Tomas, Blanshine, Amy, Cole, Casey, Jeremy and the rest of the staff would like to thank you for your support of local businesses, and look forward to greeting you on your next visit to Fat Squirrel.