Executive Chef
Marcus Rivera
With 22 years in the kitchen, Marcus perfected dion's original pizza recipe and leads all culinary innovation. His passion for New Mexico ingredients is at the core of every dish.
46+
Years of Flavor
500K+
Happy Guests
Our Story
How dion's Became Albuquerque's Favorite
In 1978, Dion's was born from a simple belief: that great food should be made with real ingredients, prepared fresh every day, and served with genuine warmth. Starting as a modest dion's pizza counter on the west side of Albuquerque, we quickly earned a loyal following that spanned generations.
What began as a neighborhood dions pizza spot grew into something much bigger — a cultural touchstone for New Mexico families. Our hand-tossed doughs, house-made sauces, and locally sourced toppings set a standard that we still hold ourselves to every single day. We never cut corners, and we never will.
Today, dion's serves thousands of guests daily across multiple locations, but the spirit is the same as it was in 1978: make food you're proud of, treat every guest like family, and never stop improving.
- Hand-crafted dion's pizza made fresh with premium New Mexico ingredients daily
- Family-owned values at the heart of every decision we make
- Community-first approach — actively giving back to Albuquerque since day one
- Consistently ranked among New Mexico's most loved restaurants for dions pizza
1978
Year Founded
500K+
Happy Guests
12+
Locations
2M+
Pizzas Served
What We Stand For
Our Mission & Core Values
Every plate of dions pizza, every salad, every sandwich — crafted with purpose, served with heart.
Our Mission
To feed Albuquerque's spirit — one fresh, hand-crafted dion's pizza at a time. We exist to make great food accessible, consistent, and full of meaning for every family that walks through our doors.
Uncompromising Quality
Every dions pizza starts with premium dough, made in-house daily. Our sauces are slow-cooked. Our vegetables are delivered fresh. No shortcuts, no compromises — just food made right.
Community First
Dions was built by this community and for this community. We partner with local schools, sponsor neighborhood events, and hire locally — because when Albuquerque thrives, we all thrive.
Innovation with Roots
We honor dion's original recipes while pushing forward with new ideas — seasonal specials, dietary-friendly options, and modern technology to make ordering easier without losing the personal touch.
Fresh & Transparent
We believe you deserve to know what's in your food. Our ingredients are clearly listed, our kitchen is an open book, and our commitment to freshness is visible in every bite of our dions pizza and more.
People Over Profit
Our team members are our greatest asset. We invest in fair wages, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities — because happy people make better food and provide better service.
Our Journey
The Dions Timeline
Four decades of growth, flavor, and community — the milestones that shaped dion's legacy.
1978
The First Slice
Dion's opens its first dions pizza counter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With a hand-tossed crust recipe passed down through family, the kitchen serves its first guests on a warm summer afternoon.
1985
Menu Expansion
Beyond dion's pizza, Dions introduces fresh salads and made-to-order sandwiches. The expanded menu quickly becomes a lunchtime staple for working Albuquerque families and school kids alike.
1993
Second Location Opens
Demand drives dions to open a second Albuquerque location on the east side of the city. The brand's reputation for consistent, fresh dion's pizza spreads across the metro area, building an even larger community following.
2003
Charitable Roots Run Deeper
Dions launches its community giving program, donating a portion of every dions pizza order to local Albuquerque schools. Over the next two decades, more than $2 million is raised for New Mexico education initiatives.
2012
Modernization & Growth
Dion's renovates its flagship location, introducing a sleek dining environment while preserving the warmth that built dion's reputation. New digital ordering systems launch to make getting dions pizza even easier.
2024
A New Era for dion's
Dions celebrates 46 years with a refreshed brand identity, expanded delivery reach, and new menu innovations — all while honoring the original dion's pizza recipe that started it all. The next chapter is just beginning.
The People Behind Dions
Meet Our Team
Passionate professionals dedicated to crafting every dion's pizza and experience with heart.
General Manager
Sofia Martinez
Sofia has been with dions for 15 years and knows every corner of our Albuquerque operations. She ensures every guest leaves with a smile — and a box of our legendary pizza.
Community Relations
James Ortega
James connects dion's to Albuquerque's heartbeat — coordinating local partnerships, school fundraisers, and the community programs that give dions its soul beyond great pizza.
Head of Operations
Priya Chanda
Priya keeps dions running like clockwork. From supply chain to staff scheduling, her systems ensure that every dion's pizza reaches guests fresh, fast, and exactly as intended.