The diner has a 50's motif but serves local Mexican favorites along with American fare. The restaurant is clean and well maintained and run by a husband and wife team. From what I could tell most everything is made from scratch which I appreciate My wife had the combination omelette and her mother the veggie omelette. They both exclaimed they were as good or better than other restaurants offer. They loved the salsa verde which I also found to be excellent. I had the three taco plate with pozole and salsa rojo. The brisket tacos were served with fried tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and salsa. They were outstanding and I couldn't make them better. The brisket is smoked for 14 hours before being used in the restaurants various dishes. Tacos are a staple at my house so I know a good taco when I eat one. We enjoyed our lunch so much we're likely going back for dinner tonight before we hit the road back home tomorrow. We wholeheartedly recommend Dave's. We went back for dinner. My wife and I had the brisket tacos (second time today for me). They were outstanding (again). I was going to take some additional photos but stating eating without a second thought. read more

It's interesting that the reviews for this place here are either amazing or horrible. Sad to say, we experienced the horrible today. The reviews for this diner on DoorDash were pretty great, so we trusted those. Wish we had come here first to read these comments. My chef salad had no turkey or ham or hard-boiled egg on it, only grilled chicken (which I paid extra for), lettuce, cheese, and unfortunately tomato, to which I am allergic. I had specifically asked for the tomatoes to be withheld. My husband's taco salad was also bland and had cheese when he requested none. We also ordered two chicken sandwiches with fries. As reflected in previous reviews here, the fries were overcooked and very salty. My chicken sandwich, again, came with a tomato when I asked for none because of my allergies. The chicken sandwiches were also completely dry with no mayonnaise or sauce of any kind, so they were very bland as well. It seems like this place has been having problems for quite a while. Possibly time for a personnel change. read more

Don't know why this has such low reviews. Food was really good, I got the smothered breakfast burrito with chorizo and green chile and was surprised how flavorful it was! Service was lovely, the blonde lady who served us checked in on us several times, asked to refill my soda before I was even halfway through it! Which by the way they have diet dr pepper which automatically gives it another star in my opinion. The vibes of the place are very retro, they've got memorabilia all over and retro booth designs. Booth seats and regular chairs are rather comfortable as well. One star less because I saw an ant on the wall and that irked me a bit. read more

I was reluctant to go back. Had a cheese burger and fries. Absolutely nasty. Service was great. The food just sucks read more

I had a bacon cheese burger. I loved it, especially because you know it's gonna be good when it has that wooden toothpick on the center. The service was outstanding, especially those waiters. The ambience was soothing, the songs reminded me of greater days! read more

First time trying. Fries were burnt and oversalted. Burger was rubbery and over salted. Shake was only 3/4 full. Will never get food there again. Blah.​ read more

Food was really good. Service was Nice and quick. Restaurant was clean. Definitely will come back!!!

This happened to be the only place we could find open on New Year's Day. Inside has a 50s diner feel. Our waitress was friendly and attentive which was impressive considering she was covering all the tables, bussing the tables and ringing up diners as they finished. The food was good. Basic breakfast items. read more

The food was fresh and very well prepared. I had a BLT that came with fries. The fries were hand cut and so good! It just seems like extra effort went into everything-nice slice of perfectly ripened tomato with crisp fresh lettuce and the bacon was thick cut and perfectly cooked. Nice old time diner vibe. To top it all off we had great service! read more

The waitress was snotty. The actual diner was very welcoming and nice. The food was absolutely terrible I got a smothered burrito it came in a square. The meat was just a chopped up burger patty nothing on it no cheese inside nothing. The green chilli seemed stale. My husband got a burger it was a hockey puck. The cheese smelled bad. While we were sitting down a dude walked in with a firearm in his back pocket and was staring at us. Asked for a soda and kept asking for a manager and then kept asking to take out the trash. Kept walking around our vehicle acting like he was going to break into it. Would not recommend was absolutely terrible. read more

Four of us had breakfast at Dave's this morning. One of us had sausage. This afternoon he has diarrhea. Do not recommend.

Perfect staff and cook on all the food. Bacon was crispy and staff was very friendly. I will go back again to try some breakfast items next time! read more

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Been an hour, still no food! Took 30 minutes for waters. Staff friendly, clean, but wait time is ridiculous. read more

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What a great place to eat!!!! The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The decor, tables, and ambiance were fun and relaxing. George, Nancy, Jeslyn, Tony Ray, Mario, and Caelin were all on their game and made our dinner a delight. We will definitely return!!! read more

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This is an awful restaurant. Service was not too great, and the food was just plain bad. The chef salad had warm limp lettuce and meats that looked like they came out of a package. The fries were burned, greasy and cold. I noted the people at the next table were served their meals a plate at a time. Long waits between plates for that family. The toast for my meal was served about 10 minutes after my other food and was burned. The owner of this restaurant if not present-- needs to show up. If the owner was there, he/she needs someone who can show them how to properly run a restaurant. read more

Disappointed. Cute decor, friendly (overworked) waitress, but the food....ugh! I ordered a combo plate. Xmas with posole. What I got, was a plate swimming in red chile, that tasted canned, no green, a tbs. of rice in stead of posole and a taco with no cheese. Another member of our party had a burger, again clearly not handmade, with overcooked, limp fries. 3rd person had a chicken quesadilla, which, was appetizer,not entree size, with the same yucky fries. So stick to Blake's for your burgers, and one of the many other good restaurants like Raphael's or Olivia's for northern NM food. Sadly the owner o fthis restaurant has taken over the restaurant at the Plaza....hope it is not the same stuff! read more

Sign outside says open at 8am. Staff told me they were running a bit late & would open in 20 minutes. I waited for 45 & they didn't open, nor did they check in as I stood outside. I called & they didn't pick up until 9. I told them that they have lost my business forever & that I would spread the word. Not a good business model for a town this size. read more

Do not go here. Horrible food. Me and my husband got smothered breakfast burritos and a side shredded beef tacos. The ham burrito had one thick slice of ham, the chili tasted old and burnt. Sour. The bacon breakfast burritos seems likes it's make with rehydrate bacon bits. The tacos came with a side of rice that had the consistency of oatmeal. We took a couple bites and then threw it all away! read more

A very poor diner. Why are they even in business when they don't want to serve food?. Firstly I had to wait for a server although there were a few and they weren't busy. Secondly my burger was suppose to be served with lettuce, cheese, onion and tomatoes. It was a burger served with bun and cold French fries. How pathetic! I had to ask them to serve some because eggs burger was missing everything. Please don't go here, no matter what! read more

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Had a great experience today. The wait staff was great. Friendly and fast. Our food was perfect , had a Double patty burger no bun. Which they accommodate no prob. My lady had the club. Which was 10 stars. It looks great inside. The music was definitely taking me back. They even make their own lemon vinaigrette, which was great Definitely recommend. !!! read more

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The food was excellent, the service was excellent such a clean diner, bath was very clean. This will be my place to eat when I co.e to town Love it read more

If I could not give a star I would. The best part of our experience was the waitress. She was great. Everything else, there are no words except this statement from my hubby. It's pretty bad when a Montana/Canadian woman can make better New Mexican food than this cook. Thinking there was a cook change and not for the better Sorry but something has to change here. read more

Our new favorite breakfast spot in Las Vegas. Order take-out regularly and the food is always delicious!

when we were driving back to Denver after visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, we decided to stop in Las Vegas to grab some lunch. immediately, this restaurant looked very welcoming from the outside. Upon entering the establishment, we were greeted warmly. it was bright and sunny, and very clean. our waitress was super friendly, and when the food came out, it was hot and delicious. I would highly recommend this 50s themed restaurant. we have lots of relatives in Denver and New Mexico. Who frequently makes this trip, we've already referred to several family members. read more

I have had several dinners and multiple breakfasts here and have found that the food and service are very good. There is not a better breakfast served in Las Vegas. The dinners are mostly sandwiches that are very good. I really enjoy the grilled chicken sandwich. The atmosphere is Route 66 like, hip-hop dinner. You like it,or you don't. read more

We ate brunch here today. Good food and service. Some of the best salsa I've eaten. I had an omelette and the wife had French toast. Servings were good sized. read more

We had a burger, chili cheese dog, a waffle, short stack pancakes with two eggs over easy. The pancakes with eggs were the only thing that was eatable and still nothing special at all. The hand cut fries were stale tasting, the chili on the hot dog was the worst chili I have ever tasted. The waffle was vanilla laced awful. The burger was a processed patty. Not sure it was meat. Cost 47 and change for really bad food. I gave them a 2 because the place did seem clean and the atmosphere was good, and the service was there. Stay away. read more

Excellent food, outstanding service and top-notch Cleanliness. Will definitely recommend to all family and friends and will support this restaurant in this community. read more

We decided to go out on a whim & try something different since they just opened which was a HUGE mistake. This place was not only dirty, the service was AWFUL, & the food less than mediocre. read more

Beautiful place, nice and clean, unfortunately the food was not very good. Chili had too much cumin and chili powder, tasted burnt. Not sure the hamburger meat was real beef! Wanted to love it but left disappointed. read more

It's really nothing special. Nothing you couldn't get at any other restaurant around here. Only difference is the way they name their food. James Dean burgers etc. I understand what they are trying to do but it's always the same ol same ol. Wasn't impressed with anything. I'll stick with what's always been my go to. Olivia's read more

The breakfast was excellent. Just like you'd expect from a small town diner. The atmosphere was also enjoyable. Reminds you of a 50's diner, including music playing in the background. The reason for only 4 stars was the service time. Rather long wait time after ordering. However, the food and overall friendly service made the wait worth it. read more

Good fast food (We were in a hurry) Every employee was friendly and inviting. Clean diner vibes.

Food was just okay, typical greasy NM stuff. Husbands burger was a bit overcooked the bun was black on half the underside and his fries looked mostly unappetizing. My salad was okay but not great for the price in my opinion. it was kinda slow but not unbearable. Waitress checked checked on us twice which was pleasant. probably won't go here again for A while though. read more

What a fantastic diner!! I was craving poached eggs, and they made them perfectly. Red chili is amazing. I don't like spicy and it isn't. Super friendly staff. Next trip to Santa Fe you'll be seeing us. read more

Clean, attentive staff, fantastic breakfast! Green chili was amazing! Good value as well. Would recommend for breakfast anytime!

Execellent food and service !! Clean environment ! I had the chile relleno special it was great!!!.......................... Thank you Aubrey !!!!!!! read more

This is our new favorite place in Las Vegas NM! In a world where customer service is just about dead the staff here is above and beyond! They are so friendly and knowledgeable on the menu and we never had an empty cup of coffee! The decor is amazing and takes you right back in time, warm and friendly! Do NOT miss this experience :) read more

Fries were greasy and the vegetables on my salad was wilted and not even fresh. Our waitress did not greet us when we sat down or thank us before we left. She spoke fast and robotic-like when taking our order. The tall cheap diner tables were wobbly and rocked back and forth as you tried to eat your food. The art decor on the walls around the dinner were hideous to say the least. read more

We ordered and waited over an hour and sthave not received our drinks... a second waitress came and retook our drink order and have still bee waiting 15 minutes without drinks. read more