The Dion's Story — Built on Flavor & Community
Since 1978, dion's has been Albuquerque's go-to destination for bold, honest food. From our legendary dions pizza to our fresh salads and hearty subs, every bite reflects our roots, our people, and our passion for great food.
To serve real food made with real ingredients for real New Mexico people.
At dion's, we believe food is more than fuel — it's community. Every dions pizza we bake, every salad we toss, every sub we press is made with the same care we'd give to feeding our own family. We source fresh, we cook bold, and we serve with pride. Our commitment is simple: give Albuquerque the best-tasting food at honest prices, every single day.
The Full dions Story
It all started with a single location on the west side of Albuquerque. Dion's opened its doors in 1978 with one goal: make the best dion's pizza in New Mexico using locally sourced produce, hand-tossed dough, and recipes that respect the craft.
Word spread quickly. Lines wrapped around the building on weekends. Families drove across the city for our signature thin-crust dions pizza. What began as a neighborhood spot became a city institution — a place woven into the fabric of Albuquerque culture.
Decades later, we've grown to over a dozen locations across New Mexico, but our soul hasn't changed. Every location still makes dough fresh daily. Every salad is hand-chopped. Every sauce is house-made. Because when you've been doing something right for 45 years, you don't cut corners.
Dion's is more than a restaurant — it's a New Mexico tradition, and we're honored to feed another generation.
Explore Our MenuOur Core Values
The principles that guide every decision we make — from the kitchen to the counter and beyond.
Fresh Always
We never compromise on ingredient quality. Fresh dough, fresh produce, fresh sauces — made daily, never from a can or freezer bag.
Community First
We're Albuquerque born and raised. We hire locally, source locally, and give back to the neighborhoods that built us from day one.
Bold Flavor
Mediocre is not in our vocabulary. Every item on the dions menu is crafted to be the best version of itself — bold, satisfying, memorable.
Honest Value
Great food at fair prices. We believe everyone deserves a hot, delicious meal without breaking the bank. That's been our promise since 1978.
45 Years of dion's pizza History
From a single storefront to New Mexico's most beloved pizza brand — here's how we got here.
The First Slice
Dion's opens its first location in Albuquerque, NM. Founder Dion DiCenzo serves his family's hand-tossed dion's pizza recipe to a neighborhood hungry for something authentic.
The Menu Expands
Growing demand leads dions to introduce its now-famous sub sandwiches and garden salads, establishing the full dions menu experience that fans love today.
Expansion Begins
Dion's opens its 3rd and 4th locations across Albuquerque as the brand grows into a full regional presence. The dions pizza recipe stays identical at every location.
Community Champion Award
Dion's is recognized as Albuquerque's top community-focused restaurant, honoring years of local sourcing, hiring, and charitable giving across New Mexico.
Digital Ordering Launches
Dions becomes one of the first local New Mexico chains to offer online ordering, making it easier than ever for fans to get their dion's pizza fix fast.
12 Locations & Growing
With 12 locations and a thriving delivery and catering business, dion's continues to serve as the heart of Albuquerque's food culture — still family-minded, still fresh.
Meet the Dions Team
Our team is our greatest ingredient. Passionate, experienced, and dedicated to making every dions experience exceptional.
Marco DiCenzo
The visionary behind dion's original recipe. Marco has led the brand from a single Albuquerque storefront to a New Mexico institution spanning 45+ years of bold, honest food.
Sofia Reyes
With 20 years in professional kitchens, Sofia guards the dions pizza recipe with fierce dedication. She personally trains every kitchen team across all 12 locations.
James Tanner
James keeps every dions location running like clockwork. His obsession with consistency ensures the food you love tastes the same at every table, every time.
Priya Mendoza
Priya is the voice of dion's in Albuquerque. She spearheads our community partnerships, local sponsorships, and the events that keep dions connected to its roots.
Want to be part of the dions family? We're always looking for passionate people.
Join Our TeamDions & the Albuquerque Community
For over four decades, dions has been more than a restaurant — we're a neighbor. We partner with local schools, youth sports leagues, and food banks across Albuquerque to make sure our success benefits the entire community.
Through our annual "Pizza for the People" initiative, dion's donates thousands of meals each year to families in need. We believe no one in Albuquerque should go hungry, and dions pizza can help change that.
We also prioritize local hiring, offering competitive wages and career growth to the 250+ New Mexicans who make up the dions team. When you order from us, you're supporting real local jobs and real local families.
School Partnerships
Sponsoring 30+ schools across Albuquerque with fundraising programs and free meals.
Food Bank Support
Donating 5,000+ meals annually through our partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank.
