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++

Pork ribs are very average. So if they are out of the specialty ribs, try the brisket. The half…read morechicken looked awesome. Cornbread is huge and delicious! Service was awesome. Sunday and we were in line from 11 till one, but the weather and the people were all very pleasant, May 31, 2026. An abundance of seating inside and covered outside.

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!

I love the fact that they have a veggie option! Even my friend from Colorado loves eating here! No…read morecomplaints! Maybe a stick of gum after eating the yummy onions lol Always clean and always quick!

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!

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

A cozy diner tucked into the mountainside. The waitress and waiters make you feel like you're apart…read moreof the family. The food tastes like everything is made from scratch, and everything was speedy service! We also bought their homemade brownies for the trip home!

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.

Lovely service and great food! The woman working was so sweet and their chicken salad sandwich was…read moredelicious! The shop in general was wonderfully decorated and the outside seating was clean.

Cedar Creek Market is the best of what New Mexico has to offer!!…read more Service, atmosphere and food that's good for your soul! Come and try, you won't regret it!

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

Highest rated yelp reviews for salads or lunch. The small place didn't disappoint. The salad and…read morewrap were both divine. Also received a great recommendation to go to the air & space Museum for great view of the city and a sit down picnic.

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.