From the moment you step inside Mad Jack's, you will be greeted by friendly staff, a Disney Land…read morestyle line queue with great theming and awards on the walls, and of course, the unbeatable aroma of some of the best smoked meat you will EVER have. I'll keep this short and put my Yelp flag proudly in the ground right here in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. As somebody who lives in Tennessee and travels regularly all across the map. I think that Mad Jack's may be the best BBQ I've had in the entire US (full stop). This is indeed the barbecue spot you've been looking for! There is one reason alone that I walked away mad from my experience at Jack's. It was the realization that this incredible establishment is so far away from me and now all other barbecue spots will now pale in comparison. Well played, Jack... well played. ------------------------------ Experience Grade: Ambience: A+ Service / Staff: A+ Barbecue: A++

Pork ribs are very average. So if they are out of the specialty ribs, try the brisket. The half…read morechicken looked awesome. Cornbread is huge and delicious! Service was awesome. Sunday and we were in line from 11 till one, but the weather and the people were all very pleasant, May 31, 2026. An abundance of seating inside and covered outside.

Been coming to Ruidoso for 4 years now. We even bought a vacation home here. We finally got out and…read moretried Hall of Flame Burgers. The 5 of us all got something different and not a single bad thing to say about the food, facility or staff. What a great spot to get a meal and cold drink! This is going to become my new go to when I am in town! To be honest I was shocked the food was so good and VERY reasonably priced!! The price of the burger (comes with regular fries) isn't much more than a fast food burger! Give Hall of Flame your business. I promise you won't be disappointed. Even if there is a line, stand in it. It will move fast. They also have cold beer on tap!! A true Ruidoso gem!! Delicious!!

Huge burger with fresh toppings and melt cheese. Fries were delicious as well. I could've gone with…read morethe kid's size since I could only finish half of my burger. Service was quick and super friendly. Staff walks around after they bring out your order and checks of you need anything else and will clear your plates. I asked for a ranch and they brought it to the table along with the portable card reader so I didn't have to get back in line to pay. My only dislike is where the soda and water station is. It's hidden on the right side of the restaurant behind a wall. It's hard to get to with so many tables around it but their water was so good! I don't see where else they could move it but still a little difficult. Overall, excellent service, value and food!!

Once again, they did not disappoint. If anything, the food has gotten better! Ordered the mushroom…read moreswiss burger again, with bacon added. The burger had a really good grilled taste. I don't consume sugary sodas (or nasty aspertame diet drinks!), so last time I had a tea, this time they had Zero Dr. Pepper, and it just brought the whole meal together, lol. (PS - The "Zero" sodas have aspertame as well, but much less than the "diet" drinks. They are mostly sweetened with sucralose, which isn't exactly healthy for you, but tastes 100% better and is better for you than aspertame). We love Hi-D-Ho, and their prices are decent.

Kinda cool old school diner vibe. You can either get car service. Or sit on the patio. We attempted…read moreto sit on the patio. BUT - it was windy and we were getting pelted with sand. So back to our car we retreated Spouse and child got burgers and fries. They said they were OK. Needed salt. I got the BLT. So much bacon. So good. Serves on Texas Toast. Got a side of onion rings. Also so good.

THE sub bread, WOW, so fresh and chewy!…read more Service is order at counter. Ambiance is small, a lot of customers take and go. We had the BBQ chicken, #31, #8 and the jalapeño steak sub. All were excellent and freshly made. Definitely recommend you give this local place a try!

I love the fact that they have a veggie option! Even my friend from Colorado loves eating here! No…read morecomplaints! Maybe a stick of gum after eating the yummy onions lol Always clean and always quick!

we could not have had a sweeter more attentive cuter young server. She was not overbearing but she…read morewas there when we needed something that we had not followed up before. I had their Billy the Kid burger which is a half pound of ground beef on a homemade bun that was delicious with avocado lettuce and Hatch green chilies. we sat on their deck which is a screened in porch with open windows overlooking a beautiful valley.

Food wasn't bad for the price I got the Spicy boobs entree,…read more& had them put it on a gluten free bun. Not bad, just lacking a little flavor. Came with a small salad Service was good. The waiter was friendly, and prompt Ambiance is interesting lol some taxidermy and interesting decor

Best hot dogs and custard anywhere. This place is wildly popular and seems to be the where everyone…read moreis. It is definitely a unique experience. The hot dogs are Nathan's brand and come with many different toppings. I got the Frito chili hot dog with adobe mud custard. I have now found the best place to eat in all of Alamogordo.

You can't miss this place especially at night with a bright neon lights and the old diner style…read moresilver building. Also, there's generally a crowd sitting outside, enjoying their sweet treat of choice. Luckily the weather tends to cool down and there's a breeze in the evening to make this super enjoyable. And it's not your thing they conveniently have a drive-through also. I love the specials that they offer and I always forget that there's hot dogs and other food options. We got a kiwi berry sundae. The custard is great and the sundae was simple with fresh kiwis and strawberries and it was topped with cream. It was delicious. We also got a dirty soda. The special sprite is like Sonic's ocean water...only better. Add vanilla and blueberries to the sprite and coconut. There were so many blueberries and they came through the straw making it even more fun to drink. It was refreshing and delicious. The service was great and they were super quick. We loved our experience here. It was a great dessert stop.

Omg so yummy! I hate when you get pizza and the middle is all soggy. This pizza is crispy, crunchy…read moreand delicious all the way through. It has a wonderful taste clean and fresh; not greasy. So you know they use high-quality ingredients. Great price for the high quality and love put into the pizza. They have a revolving menu of other items that I am sure are delicious I also Had the chocolate chip cookie OMG fresh and perfect! A must drive out of the way for!! Calling all car clubs drive out here!

Pizza and salad were AMAZING. We got the chicken Alfredo pizza and the topping amount was perfect…read more Lots of flavor and lots of food! Plus our server was just delightful! I'd come back here in a heartbeat!

Honestly.. The food and the fries seem to have ZERO SEASONING. Very bland food and cold unsalted…read morefries. The gravy is decent, but that's about it. 0 stars

Worst food I've paid that much for in a very long time. Milkshake should be called milk soup. Very…read morepoor quality and rude young lady when told the milk shakes were runny gave my son a very dirty look. We will never return.