I had stage 67 cancer for a year before eating here. The second I walked in and smelt that…read morebeautiful smell of cancer freeing chimichangas, I felt the 2 ton cancerous tumor lift off of my gluteus maximus. Everyone was so nice. I told them I wanted my chimichanga with so much love and grease that my heart develops a new tumor. They laughed. I loved my tumor inducing chimichanga. It was literally life changing.

If you find yourself driftin' through Roswell, folks'll point you straight toward Cowboy Cafe like…read moreit's gospel and truth be told, it's earned that reputation. Now I'll say this... I rode in half expectin' a little more alien flair maybe a green fella slingin' hash behind the counter but that ain't the hand they deal. What you do get is a clean joint, friendly service, and a plate that shows up honest and hot. That patty melt? Solid. Crispy, greasy in the right way, and worth the stop. Breakfast holds its own too eggs done right, no nonsense, just good fuel for the road. And for the record, the whole UFO business traces back to the Roswell Incident, which actually went down a ways outside of town but Roswell's been carryin' that legend ever since. End of the day, Cowboy Cafe ain't about gimmicks it's about doin' simple food right. Clean place, good service, strong local backing. Not quite outta this world... but a dependable stop all the same.

Support local when you can. I love going to local coffee shops and cafes when in smaller towns…read more Found this place as I was driving down Main Street. Pulled over to get a coffee before long shift. Super cute and clean. Young girl at counter was very friendly and nice when I took a little extra time trying to figure out what I wanted. On the large board behind the counter was the special drinks and food for the month of February. I decided to get a chocolate cherry iced latte with white chocolate instead of milk or dark. I also got the white chocolate strawberry scone. The scone came warmed , it was so good I should have gotten 2 of them. My iced drink was good, even with swapping out of white chocolate it was tasty but a bit on the sweet side. They also have milk alternatives, I got oatmilk. I like that they use paper cups to help with the over use of plastic cups and not a lot of places to recycle them.

Stellar Coffee was an absolute must-stop for us--and not just for the alien nostalgia (though…read moreRoswell fully leans into it, and I love that). The second you walk in, you know this is the coffee spot in town. The music, lighting, people, and overall energy made it clear why it was packed. Aliens everywhere, local art and curiosities lining the walls, and that effortlessly cool, eclectic vibe where you don't know where to look first--but in the best way. The food and drink held up just as well. Coffee and teas were solid, with a local tea vendor on site doing samples and selling loose-leaf blends, which was such a great touch. I had a vegan hummus salad that was genuinely good, plus some food bites, while my husband loved his burrito. I also stumbled upon handmade origami earrings (cranes and roses!) that I was obsessed with, along with books, swag, and random treasures--at one point I picked up a Japanese art book I would've bought instantly if it had been for sale. And just when you think you've seen it all, the space keeps going: a wine lounge in the back, a roasting operation, more rooms to explore. Huge credit to the staff--only a handful of employees holding down a nonstop crowd, all with great energy. If you're passing through New Mexico, even if Roswell is slightly out of the way, Stellar Coffee is absolutely worth the stop. The hidden wine lounge with speakeasy vibes is named Interstellar - SO CUTE !!

Food in a surreal Wes Anderson Roswell set location, that's what the decor and uniform felt like…read morefor use with the retro waitress uniforms, Day of The Dead Details, and generous use of pink paint throughout the interior. Service was great and I loved our waitress, she was super friendly and made sure our coffees were full and our meal was good. This was our first meal at Roswell and it was SO good for a small-town breakfast cafe. It was also our first daytime experience with the touristy Alien decor via their window painting. Breakfast Quesadilla: With hashbrowns and beans. My friend loved this and destroyed it. I tried a quesadilla and it tasted amazing. Carne Asada: I got this plate and just based on the high quality of the rice and beans I knew the meat would be good. The rice and beans were seriously some of the best I've had in awhile and when the tortilla came in its own container I knew the meat and tortilla would be amazing as well. This was a decadent breakfast for me and tasted great.

It was busy for a weekday in the afternoon so you know it has to be good. I was recommended this…read moreplace my the lady at the office was working at and one of my patients so I decided to give it a try. It is quite noisy so when you walk in there is a sign that says Please wait to be Seated but someone from somewhere tells have a seat and you don't know of it is directed to you. So you stand there looking dumb. Then again yelled Sit anywhere. I grab the only open clean table. The waitress comes over and gives me a menu and asks if I want water. I said yes. She can back and brought me chips and salad but forgot my drink. After 10 mins she returns to take my order. I ordered the kids taquito plate. Waited about 10 more mins to get my food. In the mean time I started with the chips and salsa. It was good but I think made with more chipotle chilies than jalapeños. It gave it that burnt taste. Or maybe it was burnt because they just have it in a large stock pot sitting under a heating lamp. My food came out and it was larger than expected. It came with 3 taquitos, a large scoop of beans and rice. I did not care for the flavor of either. The beans tasted like they came from a can and the rice was not very flavorful. What makes up for the stars is the chicken taquitos. They were ever flavorful. Juicy and well seasoned chicken. I also loved the fresh guacamole with the plate. About that water, I never received it.

Excellent food and great service! Carla is an awesome server! This is a very nice place!read more

You can discern a lot about a breakfast restaurant by the ability of the chef or cook to execute a…read morehollandaise sauce. After ordering one of my favorite dishes, eggs Benedict, I was sufficiently impressed with the hollandaise, as well as the perfection of the poached eggs and the quality of the ham! The biscuit was also incredible, maybe the best I've eaten outside of the Southeastern United States! The hash browns weren't browned, still in a slimy state and not my personal preference. But the quality was obvious. The servers aren't very attentive, leaving water glasses empty and taking significant time to bring the check or any takeout boxes. That cost Ivory Brunch one star. But the food is outstanding!

Road-trip thru New Mexico and had to drive to Roswell. The food here did NOT disappoint…read more I just wanted a classic American breakfast with pancakes and they delivered! It reminded me of my nanas home cookin. So come one, come all. I refused to eat pancakes on the rest of our 5day trip to savor in the goodness of those pancakes. Server was friendly and attentive. We got to meet Terry and he was so friendly as well. I really enjoyed this stop and hope everyone can grab a bite here. It felt cozy and like we lived in the community. 10/10

Loved the homey feel, great service and simple, straightforward menu. Basics at a great price.read more

Delicious. on point flavors and great friendly service!…read more Ample parking and spacious layout!

I went with my boyfriend a few weeks ago and our server was so nice, as well as the sweet young…read morelady doing table side guacamole. The portions are MASSIVE, and well worth the price. Everything was so tasty too.

Best doughnut I've had in...forever. So fricken good. Old fashioned, apple fritter, cake…read moredonuts--all SO good!! AND they have kolaches. I had never heard of these, but they're similar to what we call hot dog buns in San Francisco and buy at Chinese bakeries. Highly recommend. Also love their hours, open at 5 AM! My oniy critique would be their coffee, it's just meh and they don't offer real half and half, just creamer in the little plastic container.,

i can't stop touting this place!!! it is and always will be part of our road travels when we head…read moreout west going & coming back home. the donuts are ridiculously fresh & just plumb amazing!!!

My first meal in Roswell was this spot and it was a good option…read more I had a Combination Plate with 3 items: taco, chile relleno and enchilada. This was a nice portion of food with a good amount of flavor in each dish. The beef enchilada was probably the best item out of the three - well seasoned beef in a tortilla, covered with good chile sauce. The service was just okay - it seemed like we were almost inconveniencing our server, but at least the host was friendly. Despite being fairly empty, it did take a little while for our food to arrive. After some research, this seemed to be one of the better options for New Mexican food in Roswell, so I'd probably go back on my next visit.

It is nice to come to a restaurant that is a staple of a community. Most of the time, diners, pizza…read moreshops, ice cream parlors serve this purpose, and sometimes, cafeterias/coffee shops, bakeries do. A little bit less common yet, we find restaurants that provide this space over a long period of time. Martin's Capitol Cafe would be such. We ordered a tamale, carne adovada and a chimichanga. The chimichanga wasn't deep fried but pan fried, which was not common and already a red flag. We got our food and it was just OK. The chips and salsa were good, but the food was OK. My portion was also small, and the rice was a bit dry. Maybe we ordered wrong... The restaurant is also a bit well worn. It adds charm but I think charm that is not backed up with good food is like a band-aid over a bleeding wound.

Ending 2025 on a positive note…read more If you are an uppity person, you will not enjoy Hop in Cafe in Roswell, NM, as yes - I will admit - it is in dire need of perhaps remodeling in the women's restroom but a deep cleaning all over the place as well. It's a reasonably sized patriotic diner on the side side of the alien-themed town. But the service on November 29, 2025, was wonderful. Very down-to-earth. I popped in to get a table for 5. I warned the first waitress I had that my company would be much later and I could wait elsewhere if necessary. She wouldn't have it. She asked what I was drinking and brought out an orange juice to me promptly. I had great conversation with her afterwards. Once my party finally arrived, my waitress's shift was over so we switched to a younger much less experienced girl, but she was still fine to me. My ex was less impressed and proceeded to speak negatively about the "people of Roswell," but I'll keep it positive... at least he paid for lunch. I covered the tip since I appreciated their welcoming, warm attitudes. All of our burgers were juicy - not overly greasy. The portions were huge. If you're law enforcement or military, you will be especially appreciated here - and thank you for your service. Ample parking out front.

This is our favorite Roswell stop! We simply cannot visit without eating here. Anthony is amazing!…read moreWe went once and went back 8 months later and he actually remembered us. We are from an entire state away! The very first visit, I asked if I could take photos because we travel a lot and it's kind of a thing we like to do. We love promoting local businesses. He not only said yes, he took photos of my daughter and I! We love coming here! The food is fabulous and rhe staff couldn't be friendlier! It's literally "Out of this world" (I had to)

Nice to see a place that offers happy hour with half price select apps and drinks…read more You can tell a lot about a Mexican restaurant by the chips and salsa. This place was just ok. The salsa tastes homemade but had an off taste like it was missing something. Co worker ordered the chicken fajitas and I got the kids flautas. The food came out hot. My kids flautas came with a side of beans and rice. My rice was a bit hard and over cooked and minimal flavor. The beans also did not have very good flavor. This place felt more like a chain restaurant than just a local place.

Hostess greeted us with her mouth full of food and was visibly flustered getting us seated, and…read morethen it took about fifteen minutes for anyone to even take our drink orders. Once the orders were in, though, the food came out quickly and was delicious. We ordered chicken enchiladas verde, red pozole, and ribeye tacos with the brownie a la Modelo for dessert. The enchiladas and pozole were our favorites, and the salsa that came with our table chips was great.