Marcus Rivera
Executive Chef
With over 20 years in the kitchen, Marcus oversees every recipe and quality standard at Dion's — ensuring each dions pizza meets our high bar.
Who We Are
Born in Albuquerque, Built on Fresh Ingredients
Dion's was founded in 1978 with a simple belief: great food starts with great ingredients. From our first location on Central Ave SE, dion's quickly became the neighborhood spot where locals gathered for something honest, fresh, and delicious.
What began as a single pizza kitchen has grown into one of New Mexico's most beloved restaurant brands — and through every decade of growth, our commitment to quality has never wavered. Every dions pizza is made to order, every sub stacked with fresh-sliced ingredients, and every salad tossed just before it reaches your table.
We believe that food is more than fuel — it's connection. It's the Friday night family tradition, the lunch break with colleagues, the after-game celebration. At Dion's, we're proud to be part of those moments every single day.
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1978
Founded
45+
Years Serving NM
10+
Locations
1M+
Happy Guests
What Drives Us
Our Mission & Core Values
Every dions pizza, sub, and salad we make is guided by the same set of values that have shaped our brand since day one.
Fresh Ingredients
We source quality produce and proteins daily. No frozen shortcuts — every item is prepared fresh in-store before it reaches you.
Community First
Dion's grew up in Albuquerque and we give back to it. From school sponsorships to local partnerships, community is our foundation.
Consistent Quality
Whether it's your first visit or your five hundredth, your dion's pizza should taste exactly as you remember it — perfectly every time.
Team Culture
Our team members aren't just employees — they're family. We invest in their growth because great people make great food.
Our Journey
The dions Story Through the Years
From a single storefront on Central Ave to a New Mexico institution — here's how we got here.
1978
The First Slice
Dion's opens its first location at 11000 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque. A small team, a big oven, and an even bigger dream to serve real dion's pizza to real people.
1985
Expanding the Menu
Dions adds its signature sub sandwiches and fresh-tossed salads to the menu — giving Albuquerque a full fast-casual experience built on dion's pizza roots.
1993
Second Location Opens
Growing demand led to a second Dion's location in the Northeast Heights. The dions community was spreading — and so was the aroma of fresh-baked crusts.
2003
A Decade of Growth
Dion's reaches five locations across Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The brand becomes synonymous with quality pizza in New Mexico.
2015
Online Ordering Launches
Dion's brings its fresh dion's pizza experience online, making it easier than ever to Order Now from anywhere in Albuquerque and beyond.
2024
Still Going Strong
More than four decades in, Dion's continues to serve Albuquerque with the same passion for fresh, honest, made-to-order food that started it all.
The People Behind Dion's
Meet Our Team
Behind every great dion's pizza and every friendly greeting is a dedicated team that takes pride in what they serve.
Sofia Mendez
Operations Director
Sofia keeps every Dion's location running like clockwork. Her passion for process and people is why the dion's experience is consistent everywhere.
James Ortega
Community Partnerships
James builds the bridges between Dion's and the Albuquerque community — from school fundraisers to local events that bring dions spirit to life.
Priya Nair
Customer Experience
Priya ensures every guest feels welcome from the first click to the last bite. Her team champions the Dion's experience at every touchpoint.