Marco Rivera
Founder & CEO
Marco founded dion's pizza in 1978 with a hand-me-down recipe and an unshakeable belief that Albuquerque deserved the best pizza in the Southwest.
Since 1978
Over 45 Years of dion's Pizza Excellence
Our Heritage
The Story Behind dion's
Dion's was born from a simple dream: to create the perfect pizza for Albuquerque. What started as a single location on Coors Blvd has grown into a beloved local institution that locals call home.
Our founder, inspired by traditional Italian craftsmanship and the vibrant flavors of the Southwest, set out to create a dions experience unlike any other. Every pie is made with hand-stretched dough, house-made sauce, and the freshest ingredients New Mexico has to offer.
Today, dion's pizza remains family-owned and deeply rooted in the Albuquerque community. We believe that great food brings people together, and every slice we serve carries that belief.
- Hand-crafted dough made fresh daily using our original recipe
- House-made tomato sauce with locally-sourced New Mexico chile
- Premium ingredients sourced from trusted local and regional suppliers
- Community-first approach — giving back to Albuquerque since 1978
By the Numbers
dions by the Numbers
45+
Years in Business
2M+
Pizzas Served
150K+
Happy Customers
8+
Locations
What We Stand For
Our Mission & Values
At dion's pizza, everything we do is guided by a set of core values that have shaped our culture since day one.
Our Mission
To serve the Albuquerque community with handcrafted dion's pizza made from the freshest ingredients, delivered with genuine warmth and outstanding service. We exist to create memorable dining experiences that bring families and friends together around great food.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted and beloved pizza brand in New Mexico — a place where every neighborhood feels the warmth of dions, where quality never wavers, and where community always comes first. We aspire to grow while keeping the soul that makes us uniquely Albuquerque.
Crafted with Love
Every dion's pizza is made by hand with care, attention, and the passion that has defined our kitchen since 1978.
Uncompromising Quality
We never cut corners. From dough to sauce to toppings, we use only the finest ingredients in every dions pizza we make.
Community First
Albuquerque is more than our location — it's our family. We invest in, support, and celebrate our local community every day.
Fresh & Sustainable
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to keep our ingredients fresh, seasonal, and sustainably sourced wherever possible.
Our Journey
The dion's Pizza Timeline
Over four decades of growth, milestones, and delicious dions pizza — here's how our story unfolded.
1978
The First Slice
Dion's opened its very first location on Coors Blvd NW in Albuquerque, NM. With a hand-tossed recipe and a dream, dion's pizza was born.
1985
Growing the Family
After overwhelming community support, dions expanded to a second Albuquerque location, bringing handcrafted pizza to more New Mexico neighborhoods.
1993
Southwest Flavors Added
We introduced our signature New Mexico green chile topping, blending dion's pizza tradition with the beloved local flavors that Albuquerque calls home.
2002
Catering Launch
Dions launched its full-service catering division, bringing the beloved dion's pizza experience to weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings across New Mexico.
2010
Digital Ordering Goes Live
Embracing the digital age, dions launched its online ordering platform, making it easier than ever to get fresh dion's pizza delivered to your door.
2018
40th Anniversary Celebration
Dion's celebrated 40 incredible years of serving Albuquerque. We honored our community with special events, giveaways, and the same great dions pizza that started it all.
2024
Franchise Program Launches
Dions opened its franchise program, inviting passionate entrepreneurs to bring the dion's pizza legacy to new communities across the United States.
The People Behind the Pizza
Meet Our Team
The heart of dions is our people — passionate, dedicated, and united by a love for great pizza and genuine hospitality.
Sofia Delgado
Head Chef
With 20 years of culinary expertise, Sofia leads our kitchen team and develops every dions pizza recipe, ensuring each pie meets our legendary quality standard.
James Torres
Operations Manager
James oversees all dions locations, ensuring that every restaurant delivers the same consistent quality, efficiency, and hospitality our customers expect.
Lucia Morales
Customer Experience Lead
Lucia ensures every guest who walks through our doors — or orders online — receives the warm, attentive dion's pizza hospitality we're known for.
Passionate about great food? We'd love to have you on the team.
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What Our Customers Say
Loved by Albuquerque
"Dion's pizza has been our family's go-to for over 20 years. The quality never drops — ever. The crust, the sauce, the toppings. It's Albuquerque's best pizza, hands down."
"I've eaten dions pizza in every neighborhood in Albuquerque. Consistent, fresh, and absolutely delicious every single time. The green chile pizza is a New Mexico treasure."
"We ordered dion's pizza for our company event and it was a massive hit. The team was professional, the food arrived perfectly fresh, and every guest went back for seconds."
