I'm not sure why two of the best pizzas I've run across have been in New Mexico, but there is no denying what a solid pie is created at Che Palle. Stopped in while out for a drive after checking reviews. We ordered a simple pepperoni and mushroom. What we received was superb. 14 inch, olive oil and garlic brushed crust, that was perfectly cooked- crisp from outer edge to center. Sauce was plentiful, usually results in a soggy crust- not here. Sauce was very tasty, toppings were plentiful as was the cheese. First time visitors are given a couple of freshly made cookies, they alone would be worth the drive. If the food wasn't enough, the folks running Che Palle are wonderful hosts as well. If you are craving a great pie, stop by Che Palle. I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

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

If you ever find yourself in this neck of the woods, definitely visit Che Palle. The pizza is out of this world delicious. As a connoisseur of fine pizza that's travelled considerably for the scrumptious Italian pie: Che Palle is offering one of the strongest crust situations in the region. I'm talking the entire Southwest region of not spanning farther. The crust is clearly a well-fermented and intentionally designed wonder. It has the perfect bite of crunch and chewiness that you'd expect to find in NYC or even New Haven CT. It's the perfect vehicle for the tangy sauce and generous toppings... I can't wait to try the sandwiches here. The pizza was so good that it didn't even survive the ride back up to Alto. 2 pizzas were devoured on the ride home. read more

Che Palle - American Near Me - Capitan, New Mexico

This mom and pop restaurant is sooooo good!! The food here is amazing!! Worth the drive! Their pizza is better than anything around Ruidoso or Alto!! They change their specials everyday! The service is great. Nice atmosphere, very cozy, has indoor/outdoor seating. Must give this place a try, you won't regret it!! read more

Che Palle - Outside patio - American Near Me - Capitan, New Mexico

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Oh my goodness was this place good. Pizza was very good, service was outstanding and a personal experience, and we got a couple free cookies to boot. I go to NM about 4 times a year and definitely going to revisit this place during those trips read more

Che Palle has the best pizza in Lincoln County! Having lived in both Dallas and Philadelphia for many years, our "pizza pallets" are quite refined. Once we moved to Lincoln County full time, we realized just how much we missed having really good pizza. After a few months, we were relieved when our neighbors recommended Che Palle in Capitan. We ordered that evening. Finally, our search was over -- the pizza was fantastic! We typically order a couple of times per month and have never been disappointed. (Our favorite is Veggie with added pepperoni, crispy). For excellent pizza, a comfy and casual environment and personable staff, Che Palle just can't be beat! read more

The food is AMAZING and the staff are all top notch. Everything is home made and you can taste the love. Mick and Renee are such good cooks, and you must try any of their homemade desserts...DELICIOUS read more

They have earned their great reputation with fast, extremely friendly service and quality products. Music was ON, such a rare pleasure that I'm already giving a 5 star review before the outstanding service recommendations Pizza, in general the house specialty, and hach pepper cheeseburger pizza in particular as unique. Wonderful crust. I'm no expert but seemed like NY style; crunchy, medium thin. Ample toppings on one size, 14". I took half home. Next time I visit I want a Muffalata sandwich. May be off menu, but I'm sure it will be worth trekking over from Ruidoso! No outdoor seating today, so left Charles the Dog in the car. We may need to wait until spring to return! read more

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My husband and I were exploring Hondo, NM, Lincoln, NM, and Capitán, NM. A local recommended Che Palle for lunch. The building is humble and unassuming. We drove right passed it. We doubled back and we're not disappointed. The place reminded me of Mystic Pizza from the 80's movie. We had a 1/2 and 1/2 specialty pizza (1/2 Blade/ 1/2 Muffuletta) and 2 side salads. Our waitress, Hannah, did a great job! The food was brought out timely, good and hot. We loved it and you'll love it too. It takes some effort to reach this place but you won't be disappointed! read more

One of the best in Capitan, New Mexico. The food is outstanding, and the service is great. There is always a friendly, welcoming smile from the staff. The pizza is great, with lots of choices for toppings. read more

We had a wonderful meal here. Great service and food was fabulous. I will be back. We had pizza but we saw some awesome looking salads and sandwiches too. Really good place and don't let the outward appearance discourage you. it's a good place. read more

First our waitress was sooooo sweet. Super sweet. Even the 13 yr old mumbled "good waitress". Huge compliment lol. We ordered the grinder. Good lord almighty that was the best sandwich and my grandson said they were the best hot crispy fries. We shared the sandwich and a pizza pepperoni, mushrooms and jalapeños on kids side and artichoke on mine. This was delicious. I mean awesome good. Ok I'm mad that owning a home in Ruidoso which is about 20 minutes dive of scenic beauty and we don't come here? Well now. That's changing. I went yesterday and already wanna go back. I have nothing bad to say. Nothing. Oh and she gave us free peanut butter cookies for being new!!!! SUPPORT THIS RESTAURANT. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!! read more

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This is a highly recommended, family owned restaurant in Capitan. And it's easy to see why. The food is made fresh and staff is great. It has a variety of offerings and they even have some food available to order, off menu, including an amazing torte. The ambiance is great as well.. A definite find if you're in the Ruidoso area. read more

Great pizza involving creativity and a Cajun flair. The building is utilitarian, but hey, this is Capitan, New Mexico. Friendly service. We'll be back. read more

Where to begin. We've been coming to Capitan for quite some time. Someone recently recommended this place and I'm sure glad we went! The pizza was fantastic! The menu changes often but everything I saw people order looked delicious! The server was attentive and friendly as well... check it out!! read more

The staff is easily five stars, they are the nicest people! We came in one evening around 6:30pm while we were staying in the area. They were hopping, totally packed and were telling people to go pizza would be an hour. Since we were dining in, we didn't have to wait that long, but it was still a hefty wait because there was one person serving everyone and three people hustling in the kitchen with a line of tickets. Since we were in vacation mode, we didn't mind the wait at all. One of the owners, Rene, gave us some dessert on the house for our patience- not necessary but so sweet. I really enjoyed the people there and that made the wait worth it. I could see this bothering some people though, so worth mentioning. Their menu changes at least weekly based on their ingredients. They get their veggies locally and you can tell it's fresh, but the amount and availability may make salads a menu item one week and missing the next. There are two boards of menus. The A frame menu boards list regular and specialty pizzas, the big one on the wall lists non pizza items. We were seated by the opposite wall so I had a difficult time reading the chalk and had to try and get much closer without infringing on anyone else's dinner. #gettingold Drinks consist of canned soda and bottles of beer. They have the beers lined up above the order window and if they are out, they turn the label to the wall. I would love either fountain drinks and teas or cheaper prices on these, but not a deal breaker by any means. In a rare moment of food cooperation, my husband and I shared the food in the interest of eating (sooo hungry). We ordered the turkey bacon cheese sandwich and fries for $14 and then a pepperoni pizza $11 to take to go. The offered dessert was a Belgium brownie with chocolate ice cream. The sandwich was so much more than a sandwich. They don't stiff you with prepackaged sliced turkey and wilted lettuce, it was a huge hoagie stuffed with real carved turkey, piled with cheese, garnished with really fresh veggies- it was really good! The fries were perfect! Thin and crispy like McDonald's fries, these were extra crispy and well seasoned. It was a great meal AND it filled us both up! The price was more than fair for the portion and quality of the ingredients. The pizza was pretty good, my husband really liked it. Based on their ingredients list, I think we should have gotten more adventurous because it feels like this place is more about the quality of their toppings. The price seemed to be the going rate for the size. The brownie and ice cream were decadent and a lovely treat. My husband, the one lacking a sweet tooth, was really impressed and kept saying how good it was. It really was. We left full and fully satisfied- we will definitely return on a future trip to the area! Check them out! read more

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More than worth the drive from Ruidoso! This was the best pizza my husband and I have EVER eaten! The waitress was so sweet the entire time. The cook did an excellent job!! We will be back when we are in the area again! read more

Che Palle - The Blade - American Near Me - Capitan, New Mexico

Whenever you're in the area, you should make a point of eating here. Truly best pizza and pork chops, rosemary potatoes and seafood combo. read more

Che Palle - P.C. Veggie pizza is excellent!!! Wish Las Vegas NV was in their delivery area. - American Near Me - Capitan, New Mexico

Great service great food! Absolutely recommend this restaurant if you're driving through Capitan.

We decided to drive 39 minutes from Ruidoso to Capitan to come check out Che Palle. We arrived late in the evening. Without hesitation, Michelle made us feel right at home. She was so warm and welcoming. She asked us if we'd been there before. Once we answered no, she explained how the pizza menu worked. The pepperoni pizza and Italian sausage pizza were REALLY good! I mean REALLY good! There was enough cheese to make it nice and gooey and the undercarriage was crispy and not burned. Next time we're in the area, we already are planning to go visit Che Palle again. read more

This place is great! The pizza was super fresh and the service was outstanding. The music added to the the great atmosphere. Would recommend if you're in the area. read more

We're from Ft Worth and this was the best pizza we've ever had!! It was the perfect pizza, and the cheesecake was fantastic too!

Great stop while visiting the town. It was recommended by a nearby town of Lincoln. Easy to find in a green metal building set back from the road. Nothing fancy but clean and inviting. Lots of cool decor including surf boards and old albums on the wall. TVs in each corner and an outside patio and a converted covered carport for a stage. The pizza menu is varied and we got a 1/2 Hawaii and 1/2 Chile cheeseburger. Delicious! We got the salad too which was hand picked and washed that morning. 12.50 and it fed us both. The pizza crust is homemade and perfected along with the ingredients. The owner/ chef greets everyone and checks on you and explains the origin of the food. Free cookies for 1st time guests. There appeared to lots of locals along with visitors. Make plans to stop on you won't regret it.all is made fresh so sit back relax it's worth the wait. Its not far from Ruidoso and worth the drive and the city has attractions too. read more

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Stopped here on the way to Carlsbad. Had lunch on the patio. The pizza and po boy were really good. Meal came with free watermelon and cookies. Our waitress (Michelle) was very friendly and let us bring our dog out to sit with us. Will stop in again next time we are in town! (Be warned: the outside of the building does not look like a restaurant.) read more

Wonderful little place, great pizza. Warm and genuine staff. Will be back. Little tough to find, but worth it. Clean nice place.

This is the best little restaurant in our small town. I'm sure it still is but for a recent incident on 04/25/2019. My wife is very sick and confined home. I told her I would bring back a special cooky if her favorite eating place made any. When I pulled in the owner walked by and told me she had lots of cookies. I went inside and was told by a female staff after I told her I would like 2 of one cookie and 2 of the other. She would not sale them to me, said I would have to buy 3 to go. I told her I was buying 4, but she shook her head 3 to go only. So I left. Very, very poor business. I don't know if my family will ever deal with them again. A Capitan resident. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in town. I have NEVER had a bad meal here. Pizzas are a go to but the sandwiches are just as good. I recommend The Blade read more

This restaurant in this little village is an absolute gem. I'd read other posts that echoed this sentiment and now I can unreservedly state the same. I had the build your own pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms and onion. Fresh, delicious ingredients plus an undoubtedly experienced chef in Mickey, make for a tremendous dining experience. I also had the desert-du-jour (excellent butter scotch pudding with what tasted like toffee crumbles on the top)....muy delicious! I came back today for another pizza and had some coffee and homemade choco chip cookies...mmmm tasty! Stop and be amazed. Beautiful patio dining, very safe and enjoyable experience! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Very friendly and fast service! First time ordering here and although we only picked up our order it was fast and the staff was great. The picture of the blade pizza speaks for itself! 10/10 would recommend :) read more

Che Palle - American Near Me - Capitan, New Mexico

Love this restaurant! We were passing through and stopped here for lunch. The restaurant itself is small with limited seating but it does look like you can eat outside (it was cold and windy the day we came). The food was fresh and made to order and everyone there was super friendly. Will come back! read more

Great pizza and nice staff that consistently deliver good service to go with a delicious meal

If GOD ate pizza this is where he or she would get pizza. The crust is perfect just enough sauce and toppings... Perfect pizza and I am a food snob... Love this place I absolutely recommend eating here... The food is great... Salad was the freshest ever... Only fresher from my own garden... So surprised to fine this place in Capitan... Unreal wonder place... Staff was great meeting the owners... Good beer and wine selection... Gavin was our waiter he was excellent... Dessert was great... Could not sing more praises for this place.... Live music was great not too loud just right.... Will eat here again... Going to grab a pizza on the way back home. read more

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Renee and the gang are awesome ! Renee has done many a dinner cater for us. She is a very talented chef and anything that comes out of her kitchen is incredible ! Catch her chicken ans waffles they are to die for ! read more

Best pizza in town also the only Pizza in town LOL. They have true Brick Oven pizzas versus today's conveyor belt pizzas

This is my favorite restaurant in my hometown. I've never had a bad meal here. Pizza is my go to but there is plenty of delicious dishes to try. read more

Yummy! The pizza crust was to die for and the sandwich buns looked fluffy! For being first time customers they gave us cookies the cowboy ones were amazing! Definitely coming back to this place! read more

If your driving through Captain on your way to Ruidoso thinking "I can wait for lunch/dinner for 30 more mins" Don't!!!! Stop at Che Palle; formally known as Rene's Real Food and just right next store, in a funky dinner style house fully equipped awesome music memorabilia, fluffy decadent desserts, and for a main course pizza and delicatessen style sandwiches! I COULDN'T have been more pleased with it ExperiANCE here, seriously. The owner greeted us as we walked in and explained she had just finished up a HUGE ORDER of Cheesecake brownies for the high school volunteer fire fighters! ( Uh , how cool!) And that since we were first time customers we'd be enjoying a dessert on the house as well! My grandparents are somewhat traditionalist and ALWAYS stop at the same restaurant in town so I was really hoping I wouldn't be disappointed with dragging them off "their beaten path"; and Mrs. Rene and Mick along with our super sweet waitress (I wish I could remember her name, but my daughter thought she was so cool!) Made us feel so WELCOME!! SOoooo if your into that kinda thing my grandparents loved the muffaletta Pizza and sub sandwich, said it was the best they had in a long time and chatted it up with Mrs Renee about her Olive salad! Eder and I shared a HUGE SANDWICH! WITH PRETTY MUCH EVERY KIND OF ITALIAN MEAT AND CHEESE YOU COULD THINK OF! Super fresh ! Super friendly, and I will definitely be going back! And I totally forgot to mention THAT THEY BROUGHT WATERMELON OUT FOR AN APPETIZER HOW COOL IS THAT! PS, the cheesecake brownies were huge, fluffy, indulgent, too die for served right along with a nice heaping scoop of chocolate ice cream :-) read more

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This place was recommend to us by someone in Lincoln. Great choice! We had the green chilies, bacon and hamburger pizza. Our server was sweet and accommodating. Got a free cookie since it was our first time in! read more

Neat little spot in the home of Smokey Bear. Great service, good food. Only had the muffuletta sandwich with German potato salad. Both were good, potato salad needed a little salt and pepper. Pizzas looked awesome! Want to try that next time. First timers got fresh, still warm cookies! Would definitely come back. read more

Che Palle - Muffuletta sandwich, German potato salad. Crispy pickle. - American Near Me - Capitan, New Mexico

We stopped in because our 1st choice restaurant closed early (after we had made reservations by the way) and, BOY are we ever SO HAPPY they were closed. We had the oh my AMAZING PIZZA (next time we will try a sandwich). We had a group of 7 and ordered the Meat Lovers, The Blade, and, Supreme. More then enough for seven and we had leftovers! WOW each one was absolutely delicious! I also need to add that they make their own pizza dough and homemade deserts! Small note: they will also make you a pizza that you can take home and bake, what a fabulous idea! This place is a wonderful GEM in the middle of nowhere! WE WILL BE BACK!!!!! read more