Still my favorite spot for a meal in Deming. Never had a meal that wasn't 5-star. Service is always great and who doesn't love the decor. My favorite is the fried bologna sandwich! read more

Great find while in the area for work. It's well worth the short drive outside of town. The decor is very cool and the menu is very diverse. Definitely something for everyone! read more

This restaurant is crazy. You think your hearing dueling banjos, as you are driving out; and then the decor reinforces this. There's not an animal they don't have mounted on the wall. The food was amazing, and the bar is insane. I had just a baked potato but the GF and her Nephew had full means, both were very good. Highly reccomend this place. read more

Fantastic, off the beaten path, deli/steak house/local watering hole. Huge portions of delicious food. Don't miss the French onion soup.

Love the Deli! Great food and ambiance. I like the dim light, the head mounts, the whole atmosphere! Liars corner is my favorite seat. Favorite staff= Brooke behind the bar, Phil taking care of the wine cellar, Jill serving up my fabulous steak or ribs with French onion soup with her notorious "style & charm". Always a memorable dining event. read more

I can't understand the "rude waitress" comments as my experiences were always pleasant. This place has some of the best french onion soup I've ever had and it comes with most of the meals in lieu of a salad. It is a bit pricey for dinner, but the portions can feed two hungry adults. The pork ribs are especially mouth-watering. As for the other complaints on here; ordering fish in the middle of a NM desert seems a bit odd. Of course it's frozen fish! Go for the steak and ribs!! read more

What a great surprise. Interesting, nice people and great food. Recommend.

Amazing!!!! Great Time and a lot of cool stuff to see! Gotta try the Ribeye!! Drive out at night for the full effect! read more

Amazing. Great people, wonderful atmosphere, good food. We didn't know what to expect when we pulled up outside but it was an incredible surprise. Shout out to Shaq for being awesome! read more

Awesome this out of the way restaurant has the best food in Deming! Great food , Atmosphere, service and friendliest people all make this an amazing place to dine! The best French onion soup to start followed by an amazing rack of ribs or go with any sandwich made with boars head brand meats! read more

My very first time coming to this restaurant, was extremely disappointed. Drove 45 minutes from Silver City for my Fathers 50th birthday. We had called about a week ahead to make a reservation since we were going to be a bigger table (of 8) . As soon as we got there there was no table waiting so we had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated (despite the reservation) and then waited another 30 minutes without even being served, handed a menu, or given drinks. We left after absolutely no communication or apology from the two servers. I cannot say about the food since we did not even get a taste. I understand that business is busy but even a little "sorry we'll be right with you..". Probably never coming back, I'm sorry we had such a bad experience, it seems like a lovely place. read more

What can I say?? Huge amounts of great food! My husbands BBQ sandwich was so big we thought it was a mistake! At least 16" of yummy goodness with great onion rings! My hamburger deluxe was huge as well served with the onion rings. Our waitress Heather was great!! She made the whole experience awesome!Super friendly and she took about 6 of us on an interesting tour of the place. Definitely take the time to walk around. Ghost stories and fun, quirky stuff abound. I wish I lived in Deming so I could go here more often but I think we will be back before we blow out of town! read more

This is my kind of restaurant. A little off the Beatin path. Reminds me of Ole's Big Game Steakhouse in Paxton Nebraska. Its got animal mounts on the walls an just a down home feel to it. Of course it helps when you grew up in the country and you're used to the country way of life. I'm not from Southwest New Mexico but I'll tell you this I am from the west and this is one great steakhouse. If you're a hoity-toity city boy or gal I don't recommend this place for you it's not your type of environment but if you enjoy good food I highly recommend it. The staff was very pleasant yet very busy, I appreciate hard working folk. If you're in or around Deming New Mexico I highly recommend that you stop in and have a bite at this restaurant. I had a porterhouse steak medium rare with fries a house salad with ranch and three Coors original's 50 bucks. But they got a lot to choose from and it's really good food. I will definitely be back every time I come through or I'm working near them. read more

This place is great the food is great there is serious atmosphere. Don't let the drive out of town scare you you it is out there.

So, this place used to be a school, and the main dining area and bar is in the gym. Even though it looks run down outside, and the walls are covered in taxidermied heads and random junk, and there's a giant stuffed alligator (crocodile) in the middle of the room, and there's a 30' screen that plays local college football, I LOVE this restaurant. Their steaks are huge and delicious, the onion soup is great, the onion rings are giant and crispy, and the drinks are cheap. I was lucky enough to be here one evening when they were playing an old Willie Nelson concert on the big screen, and that paired with a big ol' steak and a glass of bourbon really was perfect. I try to get out here every time I am in Deming visiting family, you should too. read more

We are frequent visitors to the Deming area as our Mom lives in nearby Columbus, and after reading a couple of the 1-3 Star rating here, we felt the need to speak out with our own review, which is NOT the norm for us. After 25 years of ALWAYS going out for lunch/dinner at the local Mexican Restaurants (we live in CT where "authentic" Mexican food is basically poor food loaded with salt for flavor....AWEFUL is being very nice), FINALLY we ventured outside our box and tried the Adobe Deli Resturant. WOW....is all I could say when we pulled up to a dilapidated barn, which in no way resembles a Resturant. We found the entrance through an old fence that surrounds the front "lawn" and followed the path to what started the MOST ENJOYABLE, FUN, and UNIQUE dining experience. The decor pulled us into this Resturant...the food keeps us coming back every time we are in the area. As other reviews mentioned, the variety of taxidermy throughout the eatery is amazing. The abundance of the other wonderful old west decor will take you several visits to absorb, the antique table bases with copper tops are unique, and it all adds up to a very interesting Resturant. The lighting is extremely dim, as most is provided by old lanterns. Consequently, we usually go before dark, otherwise it can be a bit difficult to see what you are eating, but I can assure you, that whatever you order, will be out of this world. WARNING...if you have an average appetite, I would suggest splitting a sandwich or plan on bringing half of your meal home. I order either the Ruben or Pastrami sandwiches, and they are ALWAYS fabulous. This is saying a lot since we live where the "best" deli sandwiches come from (New York and CT are noted for their outstanding "Jewish Deli" meats and sandwiches). Pricing is very good, especially for the quality and quantity of food you are served. While the Adobe Deli Resturant located in the middle of the desert on an old dirt road, they have our delis beat by a mile. NOW THE WAITSTAFF. We have never had a problem with the waitstaff. But, we also do not expect them to be mind readers or always perfect, as we have NEVER met anyone who is capable of doing both after spending only a few minutes in your company. If you go here to enjoy the ambiance, the fantastic food and visiting with your dining partner, the wait service becomes sooo less important. BUT, with that said, we have ALWAYS received exactly what we ordered, always received our order either very hot or very cold, depending on what it is supposed to be, always received our meals within a reasonable timeframe AND have always been served with a pleasant attitude. We personally feel that many folks today expect wait SERVANTS, not the services that are required from a professional waiter/waitress. Also, try and remember, that ALL waitstaff put up with our many different personalities, from the most polite to the extremely rude, from those that can't make up their minds what they want AND always "should have ordered the......", to those that are impossible to please. Waitstaff does NOT prepare our food, they only deliver it, they do not do the hiring, so can not fix understaffing, and most important, ALWAYS remember, they are one of the very few professionals that are expected to work for $1.75-2.75 AN HOUR and depend on our generous tips to support their families. Unfortunately, we have also noticed that in this area of the country, all to often patrons leave $1.00 tip regardless of the bill total. What happened to the standard tip of 15% minimum with the average 20% of the TOTAL bill. Or, if the bill is very low, a minimum of $2.00 a head. Would you stand on your feet, run your legs off and put on a happy face for everyone, all for a measly $1.00? It wouldn't pay for a bad cup of coffee. Sorry for the rant, but this drastic under-tipping issue is far too common and totally unacceptable in my opinion. (No I am not, nor have I ever been in the food services profession. I am ONLY stating what we have observed over and over in the past 32 years of visiting this area of NM. If you can't afford the standard 15-20% tip, maybe you shouldn't eat out.) With this all said, the Adobe Deli offers a wonderful atmosphere, very nice waitstaff and excellent food and drink. This adds up to a 5 star rating from these frequent Connecticut visitors. ENJOY and remember, if you wear a smile on your face, 9+ out of 10 of the folks waiting on you will do their very best to accommodate your wants and needs. At least that has been our experience in life. read more

Well we listened to the gal who wrote about the deli sandwiches so we drove 15 miles out of our way to try it out! BE Careful to go 55 on county road, we got stopped and thank God the computer was down or we would have had a ticket! But the place and the food were Awesome!!! Would go back there in a heartbeat! We split the cold roast beef and it was wonderful! Get there as fast as you can but do not go above 55! read more

Few restaurants can match the Adobe Deli's decor along with great food and friendly service. This is a hidden gem and week worth the trip.

We recently went to dinner at Adobe Deli. Of course, we all had the French onion soup! Delicious! Top 3 in my lifetime! Out of our party of 8, nobody ordered the same entrée, and the sharing of bites was all over the table! Personally, I had the bacon wrapped filet mignon. It was delicious as well. I ordered it medium rare, and it was brought more towards the rare end of the doneness scale, but I wouldn't complain one bit! Other dishes of note that night were the pork chop (double thick & so tasty) and the baby back ribs! The decor is eclectic at best, but it is appropriate for the locale! Your dish will NOT be served from the right & removed from the left, but it's okay! You're at the Adobe Deli... oh, and don't leave without checking out all the side rooms down the hallway! read more

8-11-2013, my Godsons 18TH Birthday! We traveled to Adobe Deli restaurant in New Mexico - I the second, Godson the first time. Tranquility.... Dark and somewhat spooky as you enter from outside. It speaks to you weather you like it or not, as you stepped into yesterday, imagination is the only limit !!! Warm welcome by the waitress and the flow of extra ordinary experience starts. Fantastic food and fantastic service .. Great menu, we had jalapeno bottle caps for starters, followed by the Famous French Onion soups, T-bone stake (made to order - to perfection), Osso Buco ( an other master work of the chef), Shrimp Scampi and an entourage of fine side orders - for the eager and fighting taste buds. Some drinks and ice cream closed this gourmet experience... We will return,so we did not forget to tip.....By this time the bar got busy..... read more

Will not go through Deming N.M. area without going here. Steak was great service was very good. A Keeper. read more

The adobe deli is a hidden gem in NM. A few years back I was in Socorro for training and spent two weeks in a hotel. We were given a rental car and per diem for food which left it up to me to explore the local restaurants. I stopped to ask a lady her recommendation and she told me to check out the adobe deli and provided directions. While driving there I thought for a moment that I was getting sent to the middle of nowhere. This place is certainly tucked away, but WELL worth it! Being from NY I felt quite out of place when I arrived and had no clue what I was about to walk into. The deli has a unique look to it and certainly peaks your curiosity . As I walked in a waitress kindly welcomed me and got me a table. I explained that I was not from NM and wanted to let the chef have some fun. I told her that I had a $80 limit for dinner and to ensure that she kept enough for the tip for her and the chef. The chef was given full reigns and had no rules as to my order. The chef loved the creative opportunity and had an appetizer out in minutes. I forget the one but I do remember the homemade jalapeño poppers, they were the best I'd ever had. Soon to follow was a sizzling huge steak. I have had a lot of steaks in my life but never one that tasted this fresh and delicious. It was cooked rare (per my request when asked) and beyond delicious. The dessert was soon to follow which topped off the night. I tried to finish it all but still ended up with some to take home. At the end of the night the chef came out to thank me for the fun creativity I allowed him. I cannot remember all the sides and additions that were brought out but they were extraordinary. Overall I would highly recommend that you try this place, it is unique, friendly, quiet, and well-priced. Thank you for the awesome meal, I look forward to returning one day. read more

This is a little out of they way, but well worth the drive. The steaks were delicious! I would give the Adobe Deli more stars if i could. I will be making the drive back soon. read more

Sunday for lunch. Almost no customers and the service was very good. The waitress was helpful and prompt. Food had a few issues, the Onion Rings were the frozen ones sweet and the batter was mushy not crisp. Hamburgers were large and tasty but we ordered med well and got very well. Fries are also from the freezer. Appetizers, sprimp is a few shrimp on a bed of French Fries. Corn nuggets were ok a little undercooked. The Steaks are in the $30 range and I understand they are very good. The building is a old Luna County elementary school. On purpose the outside is very rustic as is the inside with a lot of stuff to see and is very rustic. However if you look a bit, rugs held down by duct tape and ragged, booths and chairs ragged and threadbare. It is obvious very little goes into upkeep of the place. The bathroom floor had not been cleaned for ages and sinks and all the bathroom had not been cleaned in ages.and all the building shows very little effort in cleaning and maintaince. It looked like they have a complete bar and a pool table. They were showing a football game on a large screen. We went there to eat not watch or listen to a football game. Very little light and a very dark place with kerosene lamps, had to us a flashlight to read menu. To my understanding they have lunch specials at a good value. read more

LOVED everything about this place. To start, if you are not from here and this is your first time to the restaurant like us, the entrance is on the left side of the fence when facing the fenced in area. Being in the middle of no where can be disorientating and it took us a second to figure that out. Secondly, the decor is over whelming. Taxidermy animals and other such oddities. Thirdly, great beer and booze selection. Fourthly, the staff was welcoming and enjoyable. Lastly and most importantly, the food was good! The portions are huge. We all had sandwiches (french dip, sausage and peppers, bbq beef), the onion soup, and chicken eggrolls. The only food left was that which we could not finish due to stuffing ourselves. Well worth the stop if in the area and would say even if it is a little out of the way you should make the detour. This is just not something you will see anywhere else! My only regret was not having my camera with me. read more

Take the time to drive out here. You will not regret it. Bring some friends and have some beer and really great food and friendly staff. The old school makes a totally unique venue. Indescribable!! I will definitely go back. read more

Such a cool place, awesome atmosphere that you can never get tired of, awesome bartender and the best sandwiches you'll have - zoolander

Only had the ribeye.. not do die for Texas roadhouse as twice the size and twice the flavor for less money. Cant think of a worse piece of meat I have ever had. The place is cool.. but not worth a second trip read more

Stopped in with a few friends while passing through New Mexico. Once you step inside you'll be transported elsewhere into Van's (owner) curious curation of collectibles. Think taxidermy, vintage items, Americana, etc. The food is no frills southwestern cuisine; red meats, fish and fried starters. The place to go for juicy, flavorful, sizzling meals in generous portion. Van correctly surmised we were from out of town and sat down with us (4) and thoughtfully engaged in conversation and proceeded to buy a round of shots for us. Following dinner, he gave us a tour around the building, showing us more collected items, a wine cellar, and a view of the milky way/stars from his banquet hall's roof (next-door). Van is a legend, the food was tasty and filling, it's a MUST stop when in the area. An unforgettable experience! read more

First time visit and I loved the ambience. Good glass of wine, French onion soup was fantastic, the service was great. However I was disappointed in the steak which was tough and way too rare for my medium order. My dogs loved it though ... I'll go again read more

Very unique! The onion soup was very good, just couldn't get past the feeling of being stared at!

Totally out of the way and completely unrecognizable as a restaurant, this spot may have you thinking you have wandered into someone's backyard until you see the entrance sign under the wooden windmill. Generous portions, lots of trophies from hunting trips past, a few tv screens, and a lot of locals. What more do you need? It's not haut cuisine, but if you want a huge steak or a monster rack of pork ribs and aren't in a hurry, this is your spot. Their speciality is clearly the standard steak dinner- I suggest you go for the familiar. The osso bucco was an unconventional interpretation of the dish, not recommended for the traditionalist. I had the pork ribs- very tender and well prepared, but I would have liked a little more sauce. The T-bone looks like the T stands for tyrannosaurus, it's so big. Service was efficient, nothing fancy. The kids enjoyed the pool table in the middle of the dining room, and we managed not to hit anyone in the head. read more

Stopped in Deming on a cross country trip and wanted to find an interesting place for dinner. Found it! Great food, eclectic decor that reminds me of Minderbinder in Tempe AZ in the 70's. Our wait person Mercedes was friendly and helpful and happy to tell us all about both the food and decor. We dined beside the alligator tank ! Extensive wine cellar and large portions. Another happy dining experience. Thanks Yelp! read more

Amazingly warm quick service and delicious food. There is something very special about this place worth checking out. I've traveled all around the world and I will never forget this place. read more

Awesome place! Dont be put off by location or the look of the place. Hubs ordered ribeye steak which was delicious! Shrimp cocktail very generous but be warned sauce loaded with horseradish-very spicy. Would definitely go back read more

Well to start off. Had to wait for a drink at the bar. The bartenders were all huddled in the left corner. When one of them did come out. They seemed really overwhelmed. Even though the bar was packed and no one was ordering, only the people at the bartender station. When I got my order it was wrong. Along with several other patrons. The food was bland. No real flavor. I'm guessing the kitchen is understaffed, or the cook is just bad. The bartender over charged a few people, even gave someone's credit card to a different person who had already left. It's a nice rustic bar/tavern, but the service was not good, and the food was not worth the price. $13.00 for a wrong order and bland food and getting double charged on drinks. I should have just gone into deming for food and bought a 6 pack to share with my wife. read more

Great food. Our waitress was really nice also. If you are in this area I would stop by. Best chicken wings. The food portions are huge .

hi! i live here in deming, took my parents there for a treat. the food is always good there, but when we went the service was bad. took forever with the drinks, & my dad & my steak was backwards. she did not care . took a dollar off the bill.so sad , because now my husband won't go back.. they need to put tags on the food!! also need more staff! read more

Went there on the recommendation of the lady behind the counter at the Hampton Inn I was staying at. It is a little bit a drive from Deming (maybe 15 to 20 minutes), but I feel it was worth it. The ribeye was good (though I measure all ribeyes against Joe Allen's in Abilene, TX). The French Onion was excellent. The only detractor was that the dining room is dimly lit, but if you don't mind eating in the "dark", it is well worth stopping off at the Adobe Deli. read more

Everything has already been said about the decor. This review is about the food and the management. We went for Fathers Day, we had reservations for 2pm. They were already out of some of the appetizers. We did order the raw oysters, which were excellent. The dining room was seriously understaffed, which made for somewhat poor service. Those poor girls were all but running trying to keep up. We ordered steak which came cooked to our request for medium rare. The taste of the meat was a Big disappointment. These steaks were totally unseasoned, not even salt and pepper. These were unaged steaks, they had an almost liverish taste. I think all the problems we experienced with this restaurant would go away with better management. read more