I went here as a solo traveler a few weeks ago, and I enjoyed it. The food was okay, nothing great…read morebut nothing bad, but the service was really good and they made me feel comfortable as a solo woman. I feel like the food has potential to be really good, it seems like a quality issue because the fries I had were greasy and soggy but tasted alright, and my burger was really watery and seemed like cheap ground beef. That's not the staff's fault though. Overall a good place to stop if you're on a budget, if you're looking for really good food then go down the street

Ended up here on a busy weekend afternoon. The service was friendly and they seem to have enough…read morehelp. The food is fine. Order from the burger or in house sandwich menu. Upgrade to fry's or onion rings.

Long wait, but great brisket!…read more After getting rave recommendations from friends, I lined up an hour before Mad Jack's opened, to be one of the first groups seated in the restaurant. There are a lot of benches outside for the line so odds are you can sit down while waiting. After seeing how large the line grew, I'm glad we decided to wait in line early. Interior has several tables, with plenty of self serve aspects with a soda fountain, pickles/onions/etc on hand if you need some, and to-go boxes/bags if you ended up with leftovers. Best of all, big rolls of paper towels on every table for digging into the BBQ. As for the food, the brisket was great. Smoky and flavorful and had superb texture. The dino rib was pretty good but not as stellar as the brisket. The sausage was alright and my friend and I agreed that the sausage was what was going into the leftover box for sure. The mac and cheese was a great addition, while the cornbread was a tad too sweet but still rounded out the meat well. If you're in the area and want some BBQ, the brisket here is the star of the show. It's a long line so be prepared for a wait before you get your food.

From the moment you step inside Mad Jack's, you will be greeted by friendly staff, a Disney Land…read morestyle line queue with great theming and awards on the walls, and of course, the unbeatable aroma of some of the best smoked meat you will EVER have. I'll keep this short and put my Yelp flag proudly in the ground right here in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. As somebody who lives in Tennessee and travels regularly all across the map. I think that Mad Jack's may be the best BBQ I've had in the entire US (full stop). This is indeed the barbecue spot you've been looking for! There is one reason alone that I walked away mad from my experience at Jack's. It was the realization that this incredible establishment is so far away from me and now all other barbecue spots will now pale in comparison. Well played, Jack... well played. ------------------------------ Experience Grade: Ambience: A+ Service / Staff: A+ Barbecue: A++

If you are anywhere near Alamagordo, you MUST stop! My hubs…read moreand I road trip a lot, eating everything along the way. This is now the Top Stop for a sandwich for us. Number One!

THE sub bread, WOW, so fresh and chewy!…read more Service is order at counter. Ambiance is small, a lot of customers take and go. We had the BBQ chicken, #31, #8 and the jalapeño steak sub. All were excellent and freshly made. Definitely recommend you give this local place a try!

Great food and giant portions for a very reasonable price all wrapped up with friendly service.read more

I have said it before and can say it again, one door is closed find the one that is open. It was…read morenot our intention to have breakfast here. We are so glad we did! The portions were plentiful that we manage to have a little leftover for our breakfast the next morning before we left for home! The service was great! Loved the decor with all the cookie jars. I even found one like the one given to my mom and dad when they married in 1951. I never had seen one like it before now!

We thought this place was great. The waitresses are the real deal. Pro's. And the food was…read moregenerous and tasty. If you are in the mood for some good ol' comforting diner food, you've found the place. Plus it's open at 7:00 AM every day if you are an early bird. Oddly, it's filled with the former owner's collection of signed photo's and item's which belonged to famous people, mostly country music stars and a couple of athletes. Gives you something to look at while you wait for your heavy, satisfying breakfast. Great find!

This place was really good. The waitresses were overworked for sure, especially the cooks. Seemed…read moreto only be 2 of each, & they had been there all day (our waitress was at least). They did a great job though. The waitresses & cooks Food was delicious. I got the chicken fajita tacos. Would've liked more chicken, but it was good. Beans and rice had a lot of flavor as well Friend got a burger, & she Said it was great. Her tots were good as well Ambiance was that of a casual diner. It was a good spot! Will def come back to try out their breakfast

Remember I always rate for the type of eating place: here it's a local place with a long history…read moreand casual food. For example, Tuesday is Tuesday Taco Day...I tried it, very tasty medium sized tacos for $1.50 (as of August 2026). The hamburgers smelled great, the ambience is great, with absolutely the MOST dollar bills stapled everywhere. It's a "hole" in our family's mind, but a really nice one and we'll be back. P.S. they have a HUGE bar and plenty of parking on Burro Street.

Super cool bar in downtown Cloudcroft which is a tiny town, but one of the best places I've ever…read morebeen in New Mexico! This bar has an old western field. Service at the bar was phenomenal and they had a great whiskey selection.. We met a couple locals in there who were super nice overall a great bar to come get a drink at in Cloudcroft. Their food looked decent too.

Stopped in to check out this spot that we keep hearing great things about and we were not…read moredisappointed! We got food to go and tried just about everything on the menu for our group of 6, including the toffee and fresh-from-the-oven cookies. It was all delicious!! We shopped while we waited on our orders and couldn't pass up the body tallow and the earrings! Great products!! We can't wait to return! Don't pass this place without stopping in, and if it's not on your path, it's worth going out of your way for the fantastic, homemade food and selection of gift items!

Super cute spot! They have some gift/food items as well as a small but tasty menu! Owners are…read moredelightful!

Super friendly guy runs this little lunch cart. We took our tuna melt and gyro to the space museum…read moreto eat. Great views. Brian makes a good sandwich for a fair price, what more could you ask for.

Good food had a bacon breakfast burrito and its made to order fresh food truck near walmartread more

I had the most deliciously seasoned and moist brisket I've had in possibly the last decade. The…read morebrisket nearly melted in my mouth. My husband ordered a rack of ribs and said they were very tender and in his words "f*%cking awesome ". We both ordered our meats with a side of bbq baked beans and Mac and cheese. The sides were a touch on the lighter side, but that didn't detract from how perfectly they tasted alongside the brisket and ribs. My husband and I stopped in after a wedding and we've said we would drive 2 hours from El Paso if we ever get a hankering for some BBQ ribs and brisket again!

Out of state and was driving through but wanted good bbq. Was trying for the place next door but…read morethey were closed Monday. Thank goodness Brother N Law was open. Small and cozy this place oozes with Vet vibes. Meat was perfect. Chef has the right technique of making a great moist, tasty meats! Brisket was rendered perfectly hint of fat that makes you happy you chose to eat here. Burnt ends, point brisket (gotta love the fat) pulled pork both plate and sandwiches. Fried okra , sweet tea, beans and coleslaw Fresh slice onions , green chilies, pickles. All down the hatch. Yummy and perfect. Salute to the chef and staff for such a great meal. You made this Vet and his family happy.

06/06/2026 Saturday 11:00. Walking along the cloudcroft strip. My first time into this cute…read moreeclectic little shop. Clothes, crafts, art. How cool! The friendliest folks. A family run business with a cute story. Bought a very pretty coconut cupcake and earrings! What girl doesn't need another cute pair of earrings?! The cupcake was moist. I thought it needed more coconut flavor but I am a coconut nut! The buttercream frosting was not too heavy nor overbearing for the moist cupcake.

Very friendly staff and all their baked goods looked very delicious. They have various coffee and…read moretea drinks, cold or hot, as well as milkshakes. Inside the bakery are a few items for sale from various local artists. Their baked goods and treats change with the seasons and holidays so be sure to check them out regularly. Also, the service is above and beyond. Super friendly and fast. They have sitting inside and they offer free WiFi. My favorite item here is their Rose Tea which has edible glitter in it! It's delicious and it's beautiful to look at! Some of their cupcakes also have glitter on them and they look magical! If you're looking for a quick drink or sweet treat while you check out the town, this is a good place to find just that.