Definition of dive bar in the most wonderful way! Server was sassy and very attentive. Portions are huge! The ribeye was the largest ever--might have been a T-Rex ribeye. Relleno steak was unique and really tasty. Could have fed our table! You should consider splitting plates. We ordered the zucchini fries but never got them, so can't review them. Sister ordered nachos, which were gigantic. They do NOT skimp on the beef, chicken or cheese! No live band tonite, sadly. Will have to go back and try the zucchini fries and hope for live music! read more

The food was amazing, the atmosphere was cozy and nice. Great for people watching and plenty of cool stuff to look at on the walls while you wait. We were seated quickly, the food was made fresh to order and tasted as good as it smelled. We were just passing through CloudCroft for the night and this was a pleasant end to a very long day. We also got a couple bags of brownies to go, they were ginormous and one bag was enough for my whole crew (5). It was also kid friendly, even my picky eater found something on the menu and ate it all. read more

Had dinner here tonight with the guys after one kept talking for the last 2weeks about the stuffed steak. Me being the petite girl, I had the chili combo plate which was wonderful! I tried both the homemade red and green chili sauce on the side. You can't go wrong with either! The red was Smokey and full of flavor while the green had a slight twang. I'm gonna day, you shouldn't be complaining about either. So, into the meat. The guys all had the stuffed steak and a ribeye. I had a slice of the ribeye. I'm about as picky as you can get about meat so I'm gonna tell you, if you want a side of cow, this is the place. It isn't very often you get this much meat for the price because the steak took up the whole plate! Shirley our server is a bit of feisty, so if you're a weak ass, you better put on your man pants. She doesn't sugar coat it for those pants types. Seriously though, if you want a good steak and possibly feed the whole family off one plate, this is your place. Shop local, tip big and support your small business. read more

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This is everything I love in a dive bar- Dark, drinks, and sometimes good food. We went for a drink and after smelling the fries had to Oder- best ever. Really!! read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Best home fries ever!! - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

Don't bother...it's closed. Was really looking forward to eating here. Called and the number is out of service. They need to update their page. read more

Food was awesome. Ribeye was so tender and huge. looks like hols in wall but worth every $$$. Service was great. highly recommend. We were passing through to California. Steak was cooked to perfection and better that TRH for sure. Bar/restaurant but great ambiance. read more

Great big steak! Cold drinks! Definitely recommend this place. Good service too! Really good food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Small town bar feel, but one of the best cooked ribeye steaks I have ever been served. The steak was massive and thick yet still cooked perfectly. Great service and welcoming atmosphere! read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Ribeye steak with baked potato - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

Found this hidden gem thanks to Yelp. Looking for good adult beverages, which were very good. Went about 6 and ordered the stuffed ribeye. It's advertised as 10 Oz. We shared, and they split it for us. I swear it was at least 2 pounds!!! Shirley, our waitress, was great!! We will be back!!! read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Ribeye relleno, split the plate - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

Very good service and drinks! No fancy cocktail menu but I did look over their food menu and it looked good! read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Menu - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

Good drinks at a reasonable price, karaoke on Saturday night I always like that. DJ playing music and the bartender's friendly and pours strong drinks. read more

What a rude manager at Billy Rays in Roswell New Mexico We had several going so I called to ask about seating. His answer maybe and said I think six well I don't want to go on a maybe and we can't sit six together so I ask if he'd. Check. He said I said so I asked for the manager. Rudely he said I am I explained that six were coming. He said if you don't like it you can look it up. And if you don't like it don't come. Man is he in the wrong business. He needs to look it up and no what he's talking about not to meation take some classes on Mainers. read more

Steaks bigger than a cow itself. Drinks are cheap, conversation is superb, and the flavor on that steak is just amazing. read more

While visiting the area for work we found this super fun bar that offers karaoke and great hip hop and country music for dancing, on Friday and Saturday nights. Randomly while looking at Google reviews we discovered they have a great steakhouse resturant during the week. The Chile Relleno stuffed Ribeye and Prime Rib were delicious. We will definitely revisit when we're in the area. The owners and staff are very sweet people. read more

Permanently closed? We love the food and the atmosphere but our last three visits in Roswell the place was closed, even on a Friday night.

Best prime rib on Wednesday and you couldn't find a better steak. They make a great burger as well. This is a bar atmosphere. Staff is friendly and attentive. read more

Loved this bar. It's a good size and plays great music. The bartender is amazing! Her name is Shirley. We enjoyed talking to her. She was a great bar tender/waitress who took great care. She recommended the steak dinner to my friends and they were impressed. I don't eat beef , but this cut that came out looked like perfection. My friends really were impressed. read more

Billy Ray's is a bit off the beaten path but worth the walk. This is definitely one of my favorite dive bar restaurants. You know you are in a dive bar when you are watching a cherry pit spitting contest on the tv! The menu is simple but good. I ordered a side salad with ranch dressing and it was fresh and crisp. The ranch dressing was home made and it tasted great. I ordered the Reuben sandwich which comes with hot mustard. The mustard is great but I like my Reubens with thousand island dressing that I was able to order on the side. There was absolutely no fat on this sandwich and the meat was very flavorful. The bread was toasted to perfection. I highly recommend this one. Hubby ordered the grilled ham and cheese. He said it was a great hot sandwich and would order it again. So come to Billy Ray's for a drink and a great bite to eat. We are going to go find some aliens so see you later. read more

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I didn't even leave crumbs on my plate my Mexican Ruben was sofa king D'licious!! Fast food friendly service and the best drinks in town read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Always DEEELISHISSSSSS - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

Don't even try to find a better steak in Roswell. I ordered the 10 oz. ribeye and was brought this most amazing piece of beef that was easily double the advertised weight. The bartender quipped that the menu was 'alien' ounces. It was cooked to perfection and was so tender that I will definitely come back, if only just for the ribeye. The venue is warm and friendly. The owners are fully engaged, ensuring all the customers are happy. Billy Ray's will be my go-to place in Roswell read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Beautiful ribeye! - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

It is a dive bar. This is one of the only stand alone bars in town. It could be so much more with the right advertisement and management.

I was getting cranky on our road trip so my sister quickly recommended that we grab something to eat in hopes of putting me back in a better mood. It worked. We stopped by Billy Ray's upon the recommendation of another local Roswell business owner. We had the chile relleno stuffed ribeye, the chicken relleno, and a couple of drinks (a Vegas bomb, which the bartender stated was her specialty, and a Long Island Iced Tea). Everything was yummy. And what made it even nicer was the friendliness of the staff. The waitresses allowed us to order and pay, then eat our salad up front and return later for the meal (we wanted to return to the Alien Zone and take pictures before it closed but needed something in our stomachs to keep me in a pleasant mood). They gave us their phone number to call on our way back so that Chef Todd could have the remainder of the food hot and ready for us upon our return. The bartender told us what her specialty was (the Vegas Bomb) and definitely lived up to her reputation. Both the Vegas Bomb and her Long Island Iced Tea were well made! My sister had a bloody mary which she wasn't as impressed by. The Chef came out to greet us and asked our names. We were both surprised when we returned, only to find that he wrote our names in our food. That was such a personable touch! The food was better than average and priced more than reasonably. While we were eating our meal, a band began to set up. We were surprised by how good the band sounded but did not have time to stay for the entire show. If you are ever in Roswell, this is a great place to stop and relax before hitting the road again. You may also want to takes some pictures at the Alien Zone (read my other review) while you are there. read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Chile Relleno stuffed Rib-eye. This came with a salad and cost approximately $12 or so (I can't remember the price exactly). - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

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Can't say I found this place because I'm sure it wasn't lost at least to the locals. Just saw the picture and had to try the stuffed rib eye. I wish they'd put a warning on the menu about how large this hunk of meat was. I honestly tried to do it all in one sitting but I was not ashamed to ask for a to go box. The steak was seasoned and cooked perfectly and honestly was the best I've had in a long time. Yes Billy Rays is on my radar for their hamburgers. Maybe this time I won't need a to go box. Great place and enjoyed the people and atmosphere. Thanks for offering great food and atmosphere read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Half a cow - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

Food was great, service was friendly. Definitely a pub that has been there a long time and for a good reason.

Ah, my first review on Yelp after years of lurking. This place deserves it. When you walk in, you hesitate. "This is where I am eating dinner? It just looks like a local drinking hole." Yes it does, and yes it is. You will find locals here getting their drink on, and catching up with the staff. Speaking of which, the staff is great. Very warm and friendly. They seem to want you to stay. Not just for your business, but because they like you. When I ordered the steak stuffed with green Chile, the chef came out to greet me immediately. He asked me where I was from, and engaged in some small talk. When my steak came back, he had put a message specific to me on the plate. Reading through the other reviews, you can tell he does that with everyone. How warm and friendly is that? I think the best chefs at the greatest restaurants could take a lesson from this guy. He also came out after the meal to ask how I liked it. As for the food, the stuffed steak lives up to the hype. This guy has it down. You don't tell him how you want it cooked. He has is nailed. I dropped one star for the salad. It was iceberg lettuce with a couple of tomato slices. Oh, that seemed so out of place. Everything else was great. How hard would it be to do a spinach and/or mixed green salad with a few creative things thrown on? I really wanted to say something, but since he was so nice, it would have seemed rude. If you go here, you will find yourself thinking, "I should write about this place." read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Steak stuffed with green chili. The chef will put a message just for you on the plate :-) - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

If you are ever in Rosswell and want a steak this is the place. The chile relleno stuffed ribeye is one of the top 3 steaks I've ever had. It will run you 30 bucks. But its worth every penny. We were in Roswell for 2 days. We found it the first day. And went back the second day. Awesome bartenders. Clean bathrooms. And I can't even tell you enough how great the steak was... splurge and get the stuffed ribeye. read more

Stopped to have lunch there today. The burger and fries were on point! Service was a bit slow considering they weren't at all slammed with customers. I'd go back. read more

Probably should have gone to Buffalo Wild Wings like I wanted to. I was excited for the local joint off of a recommendation I had. The two bartenders were great but the stuffed steak was just ok. Sounds great but I just can't enjoy a steak cooked that well which is needed I guess to cook the cheese and chilies inside of it. read more

*This is my 100th review* I'm happy to be writing it for Billy Ray's. As newcomers to town, it is hard to find a place to just chill and have a good time. We walked into Billy Ray's on a Saturday night. Most of the tables were empty with just a few people sitting at the bar. We ordered a few beers. They have Blue Moon on tap and it was the coldest beer! The bartender that night was very friendly, giving us insider tips on life in Roswell. The other 2 waitresses didn't do anything at all but sit near the kitchen and talk to each other. The patrons sitting at the bar were very friendly and struck up a conversation with us. They had ordered food and were raving about how delicious the steak was there. The friendly bartender told us they have bands on Friday night and the crowd gets better. Saturdays is Karaoke night and it wasn't long before the tables started to fill up. This could really be a fun place to hang out. I think the waitresses could be more social, get out from behind the bar, take off the oversized hoodies (it is 110 degrees outside) and maybe try talking to the the customers. There aren't a lot of choices when it comes to nightlife in Roswell but this place could change that with the right amount of customer service. read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - One side of the bar area - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

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Best local bar ever. The owners make you feel like family! The drinks are amazing and the food is well crafted.

The RUDEST I've ever seen. You would have thought we were at Dicks last resort. But they are way nicer and your expecting it and that's all I fun. She was NOT all in fun. . I never review but I can't get over how rude the one lady was. read more

Salsa, good. Beer, good. Food, very good. Debbie and Billy Ray, excellent. Company was poor but it's not the restaurants fault I had to share the meal with my sister. read more

Kitchen closes at 7pm. The time they have there is incorrect. Shabby place, small town. Not so great.

We are so excited that Billy's is open again... Come see Billy, Debbie and Shirley... Great people, great drinks and next week. Billy's great food comes back... Can't wait for my favorite steak. read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Great drinks, great food and great friends!!! And we are so excited that they are open!!! - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

My experience here was average. Nothing bad but nothing stood out either. I got the burger at lunch time.

Best steak I have had in forever. Sweet folks. Just a little neighborhood bar with incredible foods. Would return in a heartbeat.

The food and service are 5 stars. The place feels a little like a dive bar. Seems like a great place to get a drink, but it feels like a mixed use space. I had the Chili relleno stuffed ribeye which was huge and fantastic. My friend brought his daughter who was happy with chicken strips. This is the right place to experience some cool Southwest twists on steakhouse classics. I will be back. read more

Billy Ray's Restaurant & Lounge - Stuffed rib-eye, WOW! - New American Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

Nice local joint. The service was slow, but its post covid and they were short staffed. We did get apologies from the owner. Drinks were great. The food...amazing. their cheese quesadilas are bomb. So if you are okay with slower pace, I recommend. read more

My uncle recommended this place for me. Looking at the menu I as like "really a Fillet Mignon and a Beef Wellington at a bar?!?!?! no way" I had a couple of drinks with a friend of mine and was greeted by Chef Todd, who was a sweetie. He brought out a couple of steak samples for me and my girlfriend, which was delicious. I haven't had a well seasoned, not Over seasoned, but well seasoned steak that melted in your mouth like butter in years. He also let us try the cheesecake which won a blue ribbon a while back and it was velvet for your taste buds. They do have regular pup food for those who want something that is basic and quick. The waiting staff was polite and quick to respond if we needed anything and although there is no smoking in the bar it was a warm and great place to be... There is live music on the weekends and Karaoke twice a week. Final Thought: Chef Todd is amazing and should be in a 5 star restaurant with what he cooks in the bar, the atmosphere is warm and inviting and groups of big kids like me should have no problem having a great time at great prices. read more

According to the reviews the steak is outstanding, if you are willing to wait over an hour and fifteen minutes for it. We finally paid for our drinks that were very slow coming and got up and left. Good hometown vibe to the bar. Three old people running the whole establishment, exceptionally slow service even in today's environment. Ruined our evening. read more