An absolute gem off the beaten path of I-10! Stopped here for some menudo and enchiladas and had an…read moreexcellent meal. The service was friendly and the portions were perfect. Couldn't argue with the prices either. If you're traveling through Fort Stockton and you're hungry, forget the chain restaurants and head straight over to this place. It might not look like much on the outside, but you won't be sorry.

THE GOOD: clean, large bathroom stalls, and large cups for beverages. The food was not drenched in…read moreoil which is always a plus. THE BAD: Unfortunately this is the most TASTELESS Mexican food I've ever had. Everything from the meat to the beans and rice to the chips and salsa were all VERY bland. Our server was also not very nice. If you are hungry and just passing through it will fill the hole but you'll likely feel robbed when you leave.

Home away from home! Anything you order you'll be thinking of mom cooking her best…read more Quick and flavorful! They way you want to leave home full and loved Great service and the place is not a million dollar corporation but homie

Friendly service. Lots of locals. This usually means good food at a reasonable price and La Bodega…read moredelivers. At first, I thought they didn't have indoor dining but there's several tables. Even a couple for large groups.

Carniceria San Juan de Los Lagos in Carlsbad, NM has to be some of the best Mexican food I've ever…read morehad! I usually have a rule when traveling that I don't visit the same restaurant more than once, but this place was the exception. I came back three times in two days. Yes, it was that good. Sadly, the third time I came back, they were closed. The food tasted very authentic and absolutely worth the visit. I noticed some reviews mentioned communication issues or that the staff may not speak much English. I had a little bit of that struggle too, but honestly, that's how you know you might be in the right place for truly authentic Mexican food. I also felt like it was partly my fault for not doing enough research before ordering. But we figured it out, and the food was more than worth it. One small suggestion: it would be helpful if the menu had a little more English explanation, pictures, or item numbers to make ordering easier for both customers and staff. Overall, this is the kind of true hidden gem you hope to find in a small town. I would definitely take a detour to come back here whenever I'm in the area again.

Carnicería San Juan de los Lagos - Worth the Detour, Even Years Later…read more Some places stay with you. So much so that five years later, on a completely different road trip, you find yourself checking the map and thinking... "we're kind of close." Back in 2021, while exploring nearby national parks, we stumbled across Carnicería San Juan de los Lagos and loved it. This time, on our way to White Sands National Park, we made a small detour to see if it still held up. First surprise... I barely recognized the area. What used to feel like the middle of nowhere has filled in. Suburban life has arrived. Growth happened. But the place? Still there. Still good. Inside, it keeps that same warm, easy charm. Cute wood, farm-style Mexican decor, nothing fancy, just welcoming. The space has grown too, now clearly divided into restaurant, carnicería, and panadería, which means more reasons to linger. And the smell when you walk in? That alone could convince you to stay. Service was just as we remembered, sweet, friendly, and genuine. The kind that makes you feel like a regular even if you've been gone for five years. We went with pozole and shrimp tacos, and both delivered. Flavorful, comforting, exactly what we were hoping for. It's always a bit of a gamble revisiting a place you loved years ago. This one paid off. Still a favorite. Still worth the stop.

Went to the new location, good service and came out kinda fast. It's pretty good for a small town…read moreplace

Birria tacos and Mexican Coke. Just do it…read more The birria tacos come 4 to an order and they are thick with layers of queso cheese melted in between then deep fried. Onion, cilantro, limes and hot sauce come on the side as does a cup of consommé for dipping. Round that out with a glass bottle of Mexican Coke and you've just tasted heaven one cheesy layer at a time. We enjoyed our tacos and Coke's outside. They have several tables and chairs under a large metal awning. As some of the other reviews mentioned the prices are a little high but the quality and quantity of food that you get makes it worth every penny. Now go and get you some!

The Burger I got was delicious first time here !! My husband got the tacos . The lemon drop shot…read morewas delicious. The margarita was great!!!! Not disappointed in the food nor drinks. Will return when I got visit Pecos! Come try this place. Everything on the menu looks delicious . The restaurant was clean waitress was good. The last that did my margarita she did a great job!!

Was a great experience, the food was great and staff was so friendly. My husband had cheese fundido…read morewith flour tortillas and I had combination plate. My chili Relleno on my combination plate was the star. All the food was so delicious.

Cozy, family run Mexican restaurant serving solid, flavorful dishes. This is my go-to when driving…read morethru Fort Stockton and looking for a break from interstate fast food. This place hit the spot with friendly service and friendly regulars. Be sure to get your dish 'Christmas' style. Just be watchful of business hours, not open 7 days a week.

You could eat somewhere else, but why would you? Best…read moreenchiladas in town!!! And they'll put an egg on it.

The way it is decorated is so cute. Food made the place even better. Service was great and will be…read morereturning next time we are in town.

Wide variety of items to choose from. Staff is very friendly, it's cozy not loud. Can get busy…read moreduring lunch times, but rather than selecting a dish buffet is an option. You can't go wrong with the buffet THEY HAVE TEXAS STYLE BRISKET .

Love getting my morning burritos from here, the lady who works there is always super sweet and I've…read morenever had an issue!

Good breakfast burritos, haven't had a chance to dive into anything else on the menu yet…read more A little pricey, but what isn't pricey out here in the area. Serving size could be a bit better. But I wasn't exactly hungry after eating. Took the order over the phone and everything was ready very quickly. Food truck vibes, grab and go!

Above and beyond service!! My husband came here for a work…read moredinner on his birthday so I called and asked them to sing happy bday to him. They asked me to send them a picture of him and they found him, sang happy bday to him (with dessert) AND sent me a video!! very grateful for this staff

Very disappointed with the chips and salsa Chips were stale…read morethe salsa wasn't even spicy tasted more like tomatoes sauce.! I order a large menudo they gave me a kids size bowl very disappointed the menudo tasted like it was made 2weeks ago had a very nasty taste.! My wife order enchiladas verdes they look pretty decent my kids order chicken tenders they look decent too but the French fries look like they came out of a Walmart great value bag they were all stuck together .the waitress don't come to ask if you need any refill pathetic and they expect a tip no way Jose It wasn't even busy so there's no reason why they couldn't come and asked us if we needed anything or refill .. I don't recommend wasting your money here unless you're starving . Even if I was starving I would not come here ever again if I could I would give it a ZERO star