After a long day driving across TX, the last thing we wanted to do when we stopped in Clovis for…read morethe night was to order takeout. We YELPed restaurants, and one of our other favorites in town was closed, so we took a chance on the Cotton Patch Cafe. They were open for dine-in, and the whole experience was absolutely wonderful. Service was excellent. Our server, Hope, did a great job meeting all our needs -- including a large print menu (during COVID, when everything has to be wiped down again...), and she was as accommodating and pleasant as can be. The food was off the page. We both ordered burgers, one Nachadoches, and one traditional with cheese. We got sides of fries and onion rings. Normally, we don't eat the buns, but these were magnificent, not your run-of-the-mill hamburger buns! The burgers were juicy and tender, and the toppings as fresh and tasty as could be. The onion rings were HUGE, and perfectly breaded and fried, and there was a slight sweetness to them that was delightful. The french fries were nicely cut, but could have used a bit more time in the fryer to get just a little crispier. Not everything can be perfect, right? Next time we come through Clovis, we'll be back. And to the owners, thanks for that message of hope on the windows: Faith Over Fear!

After a very long day of driving and working on a hot roof, I didn't wanna go back out but I went…read moreto the restaurant there was like nobody there and I ordered takeout. Waited 30 minutes got back to hotel and was missing the homemade ranch dressing and the butter cake dessert that I ordered and paid for. My order gets messed up at every one of these locations - it happened recently in round rock Texas in Austin and on the first time when they messed up the order I had tipped . when I went for the makeup order I didn't tip. Tonight here in Clovis New Mexico I also didn't tip. It doesn't seem to make any difference, the kids just don't care! The food sure is good but I'm waiting for Mike the manager to deliver the missing items because I didn't want to go back out and I'm so upset I'm going to start always auditing this place because I noticed they twist the bag shut every time..."ugh, don't close it up; let's go through everything on the receipt first?" it gets better so the phone number I called on the receipt is actually for a location in Dallas Texas? Support Mike the manager I got a call saying they were down in the lobby and there was no one there. The front desk lady help me look at the actual phone number for the Clovis Location and sure enough the receipt print the wrong phone number. So thanks for trying Mike in Frisco Texas; but the store I had the order feck up From is in Clovis New Mexico

Great food! Actual flavor in their sauce! Service was great. Prices are great too. You get…read moreauthentic food for cheaper than a whataburger meal!

Perfectly satisfactory Mexican restaurant on the edge of Clovis. Easy stop if you are looking for…read moresolid Mexican food while driving down 84 and don't want to go into town. The food was fresh but a bit lacking in flavor and the salsas were a little tomato heavy in their taste. The queso was good though the chips were solid! Not a bad spot if on the road or wanting to mix up your routine!

Dad- Our town needs a shop like this! Mom- They need a…read moresandwich like this! We ordered several sandwiches and drinks- Chicken salad on a croissant, Bandito (turkey w chipotle mayo), ham and Swiss on a croissant, coconut unsweet tea and a coconut cream Italian soda. The chili was delicious and the croissants are superb! Dad loves his turkey as well. Mom couldn't have been happier with her chicken salad. The coconut cream Italian soda is like a snowcone!

Ah, the shining star of the Portales culinary scene. I had a ham and turkey sandwich here that was…read morethe pinnacle of freshness. They even let me substitute Dijon mustard for the mayonnaise it usually comes with which elevates the sandwich to another level. And the frito pie is likely the best I've ever had, delicious layers of house-made chili, cheese, and Fritos. Yummy!

Passing through Clovis, looking for something local to eat, we found Don Maria's. We got there on a…read moreSunday, right before noon. The place is small and is was full at that time. After we sat, our waitress immediately greeted us and asked what we would like to drink. Service was great throughout our visit. One of us had the country combo breakfast. The biscuit and gravy were really good. There was enough food to fill up the eater without over stuffing him. The other person had the Chile relleno plate. It was also very tasty. Two soft fried rellenos with rice and beans. Again, the right amount of food. I was impressed that the beans and rice had flavor. I totally recommend Don Maria's if you are ever in Clovis.

Stopped at Don Maria's in Clovis for little breakfast on our way to Santa Fe,…read moreGreat vibe to this local spot on a Sunday morning. Lots of people, but still had a pleasant welcoming feel to it. Service was outstanding, super friendly and interactive, bonus points for keeping our coffee cup filled Eggs cooked to order hashbrowns cook very well, as well, the biscuits and gravy was pretty good... Sausage was a little bland. I wish it had a little spice to it, but I'm probably being a little picky. I zoned out and did not take a picture of my meal, but it was very tasty and will probably stop here again if I'm ever passing through at breakfast time

Tried their Foot Long Chile Cheese Dog; Didn't disappoint!…read moreNext time, I'll have a difficult decision to make; the dog or, my usual, Jumbo Combo w/ jalapeños!

We went around 1:30pm. Genuinely curious how this is rated best burgers in clovis. It was our first…read moreand last time time. My childs SMALL hand was bigger than their jumbo 8 dollar burger. It is not real beef. Soy at best. Greasy. The cashier/order taker was rude. Told .e my total was 12.89 then charged my card 13.09. I asked for an itemized receipt and was not provided with it. I also was unsure whether to order at the box or what- no indication as it was my first time. Just all around unpleasant experience. Definitely not even top 5 burgers. Save that hard earned money and get a burger elsewhere!

Not just the best burger in Clovis but one of the best burgers I've had in a long time!! The burger…read morewas juicy but not greasy and the flavor profile was incredible! The ingredients were fresh and the service through the drive through was fast and friendly. Inside there is a very cool memorabilia display that gives an old town vibe while set within a clean and comfortable dining area. Also, one of the BEST home made ranch dips I've ever tasted!!! Will be a frequent regular at this place!! Only downside is that they do not have French fries. They have tater tots that incorrectly label as fries for some reason which is very confusing and those were just ok. If this place could add a solid steak fry to their menu it would put it in the 5 star+ category for sure! If they do I will revise my review Not a deal breaker though and still one of the best fast food options in town!

First time here with my wife who's from Clovis. She'd come here all the time and said that they had…read morethe best tacos and burritos in town. She had a taco burrito and said it was ok but not as good as she remembered. I don't know about these people who rave about their burger but it was terrible. 2 super thin patties overcooked and dry as hell. Won't be back. . Going back to Texas now...

Pat's is a local staple in Portales and comes highly recommended by the local residents. Always see…read morea crowd of people during lunch or dinner time hours waiting for their food. Very similar to The Hat's style of food/ordering - no tables or chairs, so most of the time customers take the food to-go or eat in their cars. I was told that their tater tots with chili and cheese, mozzarella cheese sticks, and green chile cheese burger are really good. But seeing from the reviews, it seems like their shakes, malts, and cyclones are also incredibly popular as well! It was a necessity that I try the milkshake or ice cream before I left Portales. Coming back from a last minute trip to Lubbock, we stopped by Pat's to get some ice cream before calling it a day. I tried the butterscotch ice cream in a small cup, but what was given to me was a huge Styrofoam cup filled with ice cream. It was super creamy and soft, but tasted more like vanilla with butterscotch drizzled around the ice cream. However, after sticking the ice cream in the freezer for awhile and eating it later, it became super thick and heavy, and started to taste like Play-doh. I think you have to eat it right away or else it doesn't taste fresh anymore. My friend said her chocolate ice cream was good and fulfilled her chocolate craving! Food-wise, if you plan to order from Pat's, give yourself some cushion time because they do take awhile before they call your number to give you your food. The tater tots with chili and cheese - it was pretty good; I definitely regretted eating it once I finished, but I thought there was a good amount of chili and cheese on top of the tater tots that most of the potatoes were covered. Eating it relatively soon is key or else everything becomes mushy. I also tried the regular green chile burger without cheese - I don't think I remember it tasting too out of the ordinary. It really resembled a regular chili burger. Taste was good, and overall the burger was super filling. The tater tots and burger were probably not the healthiest meal for me, but I do think it's a good indulgent meal to have every so often! I can see why it's pretty popular in Portales. tl;dr - Solid take-out food at pretty cheap prices. Recommend the tater tots and the burgers. I wasn't able to try the Cyclones or milkshakes, but I've heard good things about those items as well! Minimum order of $5 in order to use credit card I believe.

I never understood the name "Pat's Twin Cronnie" and I still don't…read more My co-workers often ate here when they had work in Portales, NM. Turns out, it's just a takeout place. Not even a single bench or picnic table so be prepared to take it home or eat in the Jeep! The service was so-so on August 3, 2026. It took a while to get my order, but of course I was the first in line right at opening time. They offer a Daily Specials menu, but I stuck with a small Sprite, tater tots, and chile cheeseburger. I had stated that they only sauce I like is mayonnaise only to find freakin' mustard on my bread. The green chiles had a kick and were chopped rather nicely. As a newbie, I didn't understand the drive-thru or walk-up situation or even where to park at first. Locals came and parked a totally different way than I did. Lol... It gets loud waiting for your food - in which case they just kind of yell at you when your order's ready - but the street is right there and big rigs were passing through one after another. It seems like a swell place for said locals, but I can't imagine going here again.

Artificial intelligence is not helping improve this place. Previously, humans listening to your…read moreorder in the drive thru would get it right like nine times out of ten, but on a recent visit, a software-based ordering system got all kinds of details wrong. I'm willing to give this franchise the benefit of the doubt: that they had no say in the matter of this being pushed by some corporate overlord stooges trying to make more money off hot dogs, but the implementation is bad. Give the job back to a human.

Have to say the food looks good I ate it it did have a little smell to it but I haven't ate this…read morefood in a while so I just thought maybe it was me but after I ate it my stomach got upset like an hour and a half later feel like throwing up and having to make trips to the bathroom I called the place to tell them that their chili may be spoiled because it did smell a little weird but I still ate it anyway I shouldn't have but I did and yeah it was their chili it wasn't good and I paid for it I called them to let them know and the manager that answered when it told him that they were laughing you could hear you could hear them laughing in the background

This was a really nice experience I went here with my kids and me and them had a blast the food was…read morereally good.

This is where you end up eating on Cinco de Mayo when you roll into a small town after 9pm. So…read morebummed because there are some good Mexican restaurants in town. Bellied up to the bar with all locals present. Always fun to hear the convos. Bartender was great, hence a four star instead of three. Chicken sandwich was actually piping hot, huge, and tasty. Hats off. Fries were standard. Bartender was MIA for about five minutes but when she returned, she had my meal. She said she has to stand there and pressure the cooks to move faster or I would have been waiting much longer. Too funny. Dirty silverware is a big turnoff but luckily my meal didn't require it.

Aj's EXPRESS? more like ajs not so express. every time i come here for a quick snack-a-roo i end up…read morewaiting for at LEAST 20 minutes and the cook with a beer belly just stands there and watches my fries? like it's okay buddy they are not going to run away. talan out. see yall on the flip side.