THE BLOCK will officially open in August

After nearly two years of excitement, anticipation and headaches caused by construction delays, THE BLOCK is finally set to open this summer.

Tiffany Gravelle, chief operations officer for THE BLOCK, announced Friday that the 18,000-square-foot venue, originally slated to open last fall, will open its doors on Aug. 11.

THE BLOCK, a shipping container complex featuring a high-end bar, boutiques and an interior food hall, is located on 1.3 acres of vacant land at the northwest corner of the Plaza at Enchanted Hills shopping center in Rio Rancho.

After breaking ground on the complex in November 2022, THE BLOCK was planned to open in fall 2023.

Now, THE BLOCK is finally ready to open in Enchanted Hills after months of delays.

THE BLOCK will feature indoor and outdoor spaces for food vendors, a designated food truck alley, retail space for businesses, a bar overlooking the Sandia Mountains and an outdoor stage that sits on a turf and concrete courtyard.

It is designed to enhance the existing shopping center experience and offer a place for the community to shop, eat and gather.

The venue can house up to 22 vendors. As of now, visitors can expect to see the following food and drink options when THE BLOCK opens: Stackers, Thicc Pizza Co., KuKri, Los Tacos del Rey, Umami, The Boba Lounge, Top of THE BLOCK and Mint Noodle Bowl.