Must-see restaurants in Southeastern New Mexico

  • Cornerstone Bakery

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Totally irresistible, hugely popular local bakery and cafe, where everything, from the breads, pastries and espresso to the omelets and croissant…

  • Adobe Rose

    Southeastern New Mexico

    The lively patio is the place to be on a Friday night. Add in a margarita and the green chile chicken enchiladas and you're looking at a perfect evening…

  • Blue House Bakery & Cafe

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Its baked goods are pretty darn good, as are the breakfast sandwiches at this busy spot. Cheery and family-owned, it also offers an outdoor patio and…

  • Rebecca's

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Inside the Lodge Resort, Rebecca's is the classiest choice in Cloudcroft, with rich, meaty dishes such as Parmesan-crusted rack of lamb to match the…

  • Trinity Restaurant & Wine Bar

    Southeastern New Mexico

    This elegant split-level dining room – the ceiling is so high there’s room for a mezzanine floor – offers Carlsbad’s finest dining, with a menu of steaks,…

  • Los Cerritos

    Southeastern New Mexico

    A free basket of chips with a side of spicy salsa starts things off right at this big but welcoming Mexican restaurant where families, friends, seniors…

  • Rizo's

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Service can be a bit brisk at this no-frills place, but it's still one of the town's most reliable eats. In addition to all the usual suspects, you'll…

  • Smokey Bear Restaurant

    Southeastern New Mexico

    This little diner next to the Smokey Bear Historical Park serves all of Smokey's personal favorites – who knew bears were partial to chicken quesadillas…

  • Hi D Ho Drive-In

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Car hops walk up to your window at this drive-in that's been around since 1952. Burgers, tacos, and burritos are on the menu, plus limeades and milkshakes…

  • Michael J's

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Excellent and very convivial Italian restaurant, cozy and romantic in winter and offering outdoor patio seating in summer. The delicious pasta dishes…

  • Big D's Downtown Dive

    Southeastern New Mexico

    From the green chile cheeseburger to the Bangkok chicken wings with sriracha dipping sauce to the vegetarian Angry Hippie sandwich, there are enough…

  • Village Buttery

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Go gourmet in Ruidoso: freshly made soups and quiche, tortellini salad and whole-wheat tuna sandwiches, all followed up with just-baked croissants and pie…

  • Taste of Thai

    Southeastern New Mexico

    You can still ask yourself New Mexico's state question here (red or green?), but you'll no doubt appreciate that it applies to curry for a change. The…

  • Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue

    Southeastern New Mexico

    The devoted owner here is serious about his Texas-style BBQ – feast on brisket, ribs, pulled pork and other mouthwatering delicacies such as the Chile the…

  • Casa Blanca

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Dine on Southwestern cuisine in a renovated Spanish-style house or on the pleasant patio in the summer. It's hard to go wrong with the New Mexican plates,…

  • Pasta Cafe

    Southeastern New Mexico

    One of Roswell's premier date restaurants, this large bistro delivers reliable pizzas and pasta options, as well as steak and seafood dishes like the…

  • Cowboy Cafe

    Southeastern New Mexico

    One of the few truly local joints left in town, this is a good option for a breakfast before hitting the UFO Museum or the road. Be forewarned: it gets…

  • Red Chimney Pit Barbecue

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Southern-style, slow-cooked pit BBQ – if quality meats and tasty sauce aren't your thing, how about catfish and fried okra?

  • Cafe Rio

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Locals come here for the New York–style thick-crust pizza – there’s no connection with the regional Mexican chain of the same name – but the stuffed…

  • Pizza Patio & Pub

    Southeastern New Mexico

    The something-for-everyone place in Alamogordo, with an outdoor patio and a casual indoor dining room. Pizzas and pastas are OK, salads are big, and pints…

  • Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Apart from the Mexican menu, Lucy's serves tasty margaritas – small wonder it’s usually packed with devoted locals and visitors.

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