Food was delicious. The chicken tacos were delightful with a delicious spicy aoli that was not too…read moreover powering. The onion rings were crisp and crunchy. The beer flight was great. A change to try up to 6 freshly brewed ales! The downside was the time it took for someone to acknowledge me waiting to be seated and the price. $5 to add bacon to a $21 burger is a bit overpriced.

Red River Brewing Company & Distillery is a large restaurant in Red River, NM. They accommodated…read moreour party of 11 just fine on August 1, 2026. It was about a 15 minute wait to get a table on a very busy Saturday afternoon. I am bumping up my review since it was a dog-friendly restaurant. Our server, Arthur, graciously brought me more water for my dog and offered me a bowl even though I already had both. For starters I had a Whiskey Smash ($14.75). I enjoyed it. I sampled a taste from my brother's beer flight ($18). My mom's Desperado Mexi Lager also. They were mostly enjoyable. Red apple cider was probably something I would have on the front porch. For lunch I had the BBQ brisket sandwich ($12.50) with fries, pickles, and onions. They did not skimp on the meat. There was BBQ at the table which I added because the brisket was a bit flavorless. I chuckled when our server brought the mac and cheese out to my ultra picky nieces. He stated to my sister-in-law that it was in fact the Kraft-style mac, but it wasn't. I mean maybe he should learn what that means first of all. But second... Can you believe those kids are so picky that they didn't eat a single bite? Eight dollars per bowl with a side. Wow. My kids would starve the rest of the afternoon if their food smelled and tasted half way decent. Lol. I can almost hear the mutterings at my parenting style. Hey at least I drank my overpriced whiskey cocktail. Because our party was so large, automatic gratuity of 18% was added to our ticket. The women's restroom was small and mostly clean, but awkward entering and exiting with other women and girls crammed inside. I did not like how tables in our area were left untouched long after other patrons left. If I had my choice, I would probably opt for an alternative place next time. I was not that impressed by the staff's overall indifference to all the patrons. RATING BREAKDOWN (3 stars overall, bumped up because they were dog-friendly!) Food: 4 | Service: 3 | Ambiance: 3 | Price: 3

For a 4 day trip I think we ate here at least 5 times. It's very quick and can get busy but it's…read morethe best option for a fast meal. Its exactly what you expect it to be - burgers/hot dogs/fries/breakfast burritos. All done pretty well for a good price.

Shotgun Willie's catered my husband's Celebration of Life last weekend. All I can say is that they…read morewent above and beyond my expectations! They were SO easy to work with and provided more than I expected. David Berry was exceptional and worked with me in every way. Highly recommend them for any event. They made a day I was a little stressed about into a day of zero stress. Thank you for your great meal and kindness!

This is where you go when you're craving good ol' comfort food. It's a cute little diner with…read morefriendly staff and a surprisingly large menu. Not just burgers and fries but sandwiches, Mexican food, salads and chicken fried steak (or chicken) both of which are excellent! I'm local and we eat here at least once a month. ***Adding to my review after reading some of the others. The ordering process is simple: you get a buzzer, when it goes off you go up to the counter to order and pay. While you wait to order, waitress brings you drinks and tells you specials. Then when your food is ready, she brings it to your table and checks on you throughout the meal.

Went for breakfast this morning. The food was really good. I had the pancakes which were huge by…read morethe way and very good. My wife had the breakfast burrito and said it was excellent. Service was good as well.

My expectations were low based on these reviews but really everything was quite good. We called…read moreahead, and luckily arrived on time because our table for 11 was ready early. This place is very efficient so I was pleased with how fast we were able to get our food. Very busy, definitely call ahead. Atmosphere is very Texan, as you can imagine. Laid back vibes. They need more restroom options, though. One single isn't enough.

Steak & pork chop were, indeed, beautifully done. So were the baked potatoes. Service was…read moreexcellent. Prices were good. Soup, bread, and deserts were all meh. But overall, I'll take it for the price and the beautifully done meat.

Absolutely the best customer service, friendly people, great food, good music, and great portions!read more

Stopped on the way to our camp spot…read more Friendly service, good diner food. I had a burger and fries and it tasted fresh, well cooked. Fries were excellent, crispy and fresh. Not a bad stop. If you're traveling through, it's a good place to go!

We just had the MOST delicious lunch at the Lifthouse. KC steak strips and veggies with a garlic…read moreaioli in spinach wraps. Holy moly!!! We've been traveling for 2 weeks and this is by far the tastiest meal we've had. And let's talk about those crunchy seasoned fries. Yummmm-O! Do NOT miss out on this gem of an eatery if you're coming to/through Red River!

Food and services were just bad. They were out of a lot of things on menu and what they did have…read morewas terrible and overpriced

This is a small place so the wait is worth it. Be aware if you go around noon they could run out of…read morepancake batter. We had to come the next day because this happened to us.

Tiny little Café on the strip…read more They have really huge pancakes if you like that sort of thing! It's Friday so we ordered the all you can eat Catfish. They brought it out and the waitress seemed completely surprised when we asked for more... weird. Well, 20 minutes later she came back and still didn't have our fish. My husband was obviously upset because we had someplace we needed to be and we needed to leave so she went to the back in five minutes later came back with one piece of fish for each of us in a brown bag. Kind of ridiculous. If you have people ordering the all you can eat you need to have fish going all the time. The Mexican grilled cheese was really good! We would definitely order that again. The cheese and onion enchiladas came out and the plate was hot, but nothing on the plate was warmer than room temperature and the cheese inside the enchiladas was not even melted. That ruins it for me.

While in Red River, NM the Whiskey Bros happened upon a jewel of a restaurant. We were walking to…read morea certain planned destination but happened upon Brett's outdoor signage claiming to have prime rib. Prime rib, being what it is, instantly captivates the attention of any unassuming Whiskey Bro just as a flower captivates a bee. We were, as these things seem to happen, whisked into the restaurant on hopes and dreams that only sensual culinary satiation can provide. The let down that we experienced when the sweet waitress exclaimed that they were indeed out of their prime rib was an axe to our revived core. As culinary adventurism often requires, we determined that we would see things through. With a commitment to this ideal we would stay, order a bottle of red, and try to make the most of a bloody disaster. What followed provided shocks and surprises the wisest Whiskey Bro could never have hoped for. Often we must pull ourselves from the depths of a sensual culinary dive to gain a critical perch from which to judge a meal. We tried, but to no avail. The smorgasbord of steak, trout and lamb accompanied by various interestingly 'sauced' sides locked us into an olfactory journey only the best of critics could dissect. When we had the group realization that we could taste Key lime in the mushrooms our brains nearly exploded with awe. Everything before us was merely... complex and perfect. After the meal, our plates showing the magnitude of the destruction we laid upon them and us moaning after a battle hard won. Our kind waitress merely asked an otherwise unassuming question. "Dessert?" I don't exactly recall what the dessert was. Sensing our severe struggle with thinking in general, not to mention our limited capacity to merely communicate, our waitress ordered for us. She was so empathetic to our pain. It was a cake 'something' with ice cream. More than enough for three very large men. I only remember the frenzied attack that occurred after that first hesitant taste, the likes of which can be witnessed in zombie movies. If you are ever in Red River, New Mexico; or Taos, or anywhere in this corner of the world. Do yourself a favor and devote an evening to a serious exploration of Brett's Bistro. Like us, it may well set a new standard for your own culinary adventures.

It's conveniently located in town within walking distance to the Best Western also about…read moreexpectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service  staff who are working.  The serving staff I had that night were professional and attentive.  This restaurant still has that old time feel it's a definite classic type vibe It's in the sense of good food and high quality and really nice views even though it's a bistro.  Its family-owned business and the owners seem to be committed to quality.  I had the house salad and I was told it was organic and farm to table with fresh local ingredients. My other entries were simple a nice steak medium rare and some great mashed potatoes.The food was well prepared hot and delicious.  I had a nice house red cabernet which was tasty. I did have a local homemade dessert that was prepared by the staff.

Morning Star breakfast was amazing! Enjoyed Blueberry pancakes and breakfast tacos! Delicious!!!…read moreAnd Judy was our server- she is a jewel!! This is my new favorite place in Angel Fire!!

I had to give Morning Star a great 5 star review for my experiences with ordering for take out! I…read moreusually only call places for all takeout but I heard about ordering with their App. This is really the quickest & most efficient way to go! Fast, correct, large portions & HOT food for takeout is just like the in house at Morning Star experience! I chose to pick up my order. I was greeted yesterday by Tara who was at the door. There was a full house and she was helping everyone! Shout to April, too, who had my order ready for pick-up right on time!! What service! The chef came out and thanked me for my order! Such a friendly & happy place!! Oh, and you get points for awards when you order online! You have got to try this place when you visit Angel Fire! Always consistent good, REAL, food and great service! Download the app!