Sonic Drive-In

3.9
1472 reviews

About

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For more than 60 years, SONIC, America’s Drive-In has built the ultimate dining experience with our drive-in restaurants and we proudly serve our guests in Albuquerque, NM. We did it by sticking to what made drive-ins so popular in the first place: made-to-order American classics, signature menu items, and speedy service from friendly Carhops full of fun and personality. Cruise on over to us at 5121 Gibson Boulevard Se for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
5121 Gibson Boulevard Se, Albuquerque, NM
87108, United States

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Reviews

3.9
1,472 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Service quality is inconsistent, with reports of rude staff, long wait times, and incorrect orders.

Food Quality

Food quality varies, with some customers praising specific items while others report issues like cold or poorly prepared meals.

Customer Experience

Some customers have had positive experiences with friendly staff, while others have faced significant issues, leading to dissatisfaction.

Cleanliness

Concerns were raised about cleanliness, particularly regarding drink machines and food safety.

Order Accuracy

Many reviews highlight problems with order accuracy, including missing items and incorrect drink flavors.
  • SV
    Sweet Vicious
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    I ordered a chocolate Oreo master shake and a dirty soda. My shake doesn't have Oreos nor chocolate and my dirty soda is just soda
  • EB
    Edward Boysel
    Dec 18, 2025
    3.0
    Pulled in ordered at speaker, waited 15 minutes, no apology from staff for such a long wait
  • AG
    Augustus Guikema
    Nov 24, 2025
    3.0
    Here I was, enjoying the crisp pleasantries of mid-fall, when a certain stupor came over me. Upon the beckoning of a dear friend, I was overwhelmed with temptation, and I did visit this establishment. Given the winter festivities approaching, this establishment did make clear of their intention to celebrate. Among these practices, the establishment did sell a frozen beverage known as the "Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake". Given that I am quite the gourmand when it comes to creamy soft serve, its delectable pairing with such festive arrangements sounded impeccable. And a cherry to boot! The fellow Davion who brought the treat to our vehicle was an upstanding gentleman, in his handling of our beverages and of our plastic cutleries. Upon returning home, I did try the beverage, however, I was moderately disappointed. My suggestion would be that it be known as the "peppermint bark brownie shake" rather than its given name, guided by the simple fact that the ratio of peppermint to brownie was easily 10 to 1. And that is not a fair fight. Oh how my teeth stuck together! I could only consume about half before my mastication grew labored and my molars began to ache. A supreme establishment, but the beverages do not quite meet the standards of what I would expect from such an institution.
  • JM
    Joseph Martinez
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    Great food.
  • DT
    Don Travis
    Nov 11, 2025
    4.0
    Another Quick burger bite, they fill the hunger void when a WhataBurger isn't within driving distance, stay away from the newest Sonic on the Westside of Albuquerque, wrong orders, bad attitudes, definitely brings the local franchise down a few notches.