Denny's

While visiting Carlsbad Caverns we stayed in town for a couple days and had dinner here our first…read morenight. The waitress who served us was wonderful, friendly, attentive, and incredibly kind to our dog. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were generous. The only negative part of the evening had nothing to do with the restaurant. A man seated next to us spent much of dinner being rude and entitled, repeatedly questioning how the salmon was prepared, criticizing the wine list, and generally acting unpleasant toward the staff. The blonde waitress with glasses handled the situation with impressive patience and professionalism. Honestly, it took restraint not to say something myself. She did a fantastic job dealing with a very difficult customer and deserves recognition for it.

Yellow Brix was great! The outdoor seating is lovely, they do a nice job with the patio. Even with…read morethe location by a main road, it feels like someone's back yard, really pleasant. And the live music was a nice touch for a Friday night. Service was also excellent, so friendly and on top of their game. I had the shrimp pomodoro dish and really enjoyed it. The shrimp were seasoned so well, and the pasta was al dente. There was also a nice, mild kick from the black pepper, and the fresh parmesan melted into the dish to create cheesy goodness. Maybe a touch heavy on the oil but it was still an excellent meal overall.

Avocado toast with eggs over easy paired with breakfast potatoes.

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Danny's Place

3.7(329 reviews)

1.8 mi

Nice clean place with fast and efficient service. The Bar-B-Q meats were cooked properly and tasted…read moregreat. The French fries were homemade and extra crispy like we like. A sign of the times when half the menu is listed as market price. The Memphis style Bar-B-Q sauce had a bit too much hot sauce/cayenne pepper.

I'm glad we stopped in here on our way through town. The reviews weren't lying. Great food, and…read moregreat service. Cassidy was very nice and attentive. Definitely a place to come back to.

Cute old fashioned stove.

Top right: ribs,brisket,beans, potato salad. Bottom left: brisket, and potato salad.

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Nice decor

PJ&B’s Rio Cafe

4.2(70 reviews)

1.2 mi

A little challenging to find (it's on the riverside of the building the map will take you to) but…read morewas well worth it. I don't often get a chance to eat b'fast when in Carlsbad but will add this to the top of the list for when I am. Coffee was more than satisfactory as was the omelette.

I stopped here for lunch and just had their Cuban sandwich and an iced tea, with chips. The Cuban…read morewas quite good, though not authentic -- not a pressed sandwich, closer to a hoagie. Still, very good and filling for what it was, and I would order it again. Tea was fine, chips were a bit bland. I didn't have any trouble finding the place, Google took me straight to the parking lot, and I just needed to know that the entrance is on the lake side. Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly. I sat at a table in the rustic dining room, and it was not too busy at the time, calm and fairly quiet. I also grabbed a latte on my way out, which was okay. The lake side is a nice place for a stroll, and there is even a bridge which crosses the lake. Clear water, plus even a swimming area on the far side.

Well spaced seating

Loaded Brisket Nachos ($14)

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Coke® Zero ($2.50)

IHOP

1.9(161 reviews)

3.2 mi

The food was cooked just the way my family and I wanted it to be, the service was very nice though…read moreour waitress's birthday was today and she had to work, but overall it seemed like a great restaurant! 4 stars

Their service first of all the food as well everytime I go I'm waiting for a while to be…read moreacknowledged. The environment is always like that even when not busy (not friendly or in order). Food takes longtime to come out.

Outside look at the sign 24 hrs is a lie

IHOP

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Roadrunner Grill

3.8(15 reviews)

30.1 mi

Artesia restaurant review. (2022). This time at Road Runner in Artesia, NM. I was in the mood for…read moresouthern comfort foods and chicken fried steak happened to be on the menu. The name can be confusing, but all that means is that there are spices, normally used to add seasoning to chicken that are added to the breading. The Texas chili that came with it was in a small cup, but every mouthful was so satisfying, it was just what the doctor ordered and I actually ended up taking half of it home. Definitely 4/5 (would have preferred a ratio of more steak less breading, as we were searching for it while eating leftovers. Not that the breading isn't delicious enough on its own (oh it is!)). Comfortable dining and friendly staff. #gourmetrecovery #artesiarestaurants #newmexico #firstmarriedyear #wehaveanexcusetoalwayscomeback

This place used to be called Touch Down BBQ, now it's the Roadrunner Grill and BBQ. Good service…read moreand great ribs. I had the 4 rib plate with coleslaw and green beans. The ribs were big and wonderfully smoky. The coleslaw was creamy, tangy and delicious. The green beans were packed with bacon and spices. It was so much food that I had to take 2 of the ribs to go!

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Liz's Old Crew Diner

4.0(1 review)

63.6 mi

Great burgers and patty melts! My kids loved the pancakes too…read more Find coupons on their website: http://www.relylocal.com/newmexico/roswell/lizs-old-crew-diner

Casey's

4.2(46 reviews)

66.5 mi

Don't miss this hidden gem! Locals seemed to frequent Casey's. The waitress already knew what…read morethey wanted. The restaurant is owned and run by some older people who still were hustling to get everyone's food and kept the coffee refilled. No printed menu...just tell the waitress what you want...I ordered eggs and bacon and it also came with hash browns. The eggs were cooked perfectly! There was one regular who started talking to us and then went and got his food and ate with us. He was a funny and fun character. He had so many jokes....one for every letter of the alphabet....and more! The owners have a huge collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia. The decor is in showcases and the place is well lit. We arrived before they opened and there were others already waiting for them to open. We highly recommend this fun friendly place!!!

Great service and very good food Old soda shop style ! We loved it. Definitely recommendread more

Breakfast menu

Kids meal chicken strip meal

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Front doors to mini mall

Chili's

2.3(180 reviews)

2.9 mi

Great atmosphere and a lot of TVs. We don't live anywhere this one but go to our local one weekly.read more

Staff were friendly but food was just so bad. Prices are also way too high for the quality they…read moreoffer.

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Cactus Cafe

2.8(176 reviews)

19.7 mi

This place is absolutely amazing! I stop by in the mornings for breakfast, and everything is always…read moredelicious--the burgers are incredible as well! Huge compliments to whoever is in the kitchen; they truly know what they're doing. The old café atmosphere is just as impressive--it has such a warm, welcoming feel and really captures that authentic New Mexico charm. I always enjoy my time here and highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and a great vibe!

We visited on a Saturday afternoon after several hours of hiking and are so glad we made the stop…read morefor lunch! It makes sense that because this is the only restaurant in the area, it was crowded and people were waiting (so keep in mind if you go you need to be patient and prepared to wait). You could tell the friendly staff was working as quickly as possible, so it took a bit for them to come to the front to put our name down, but the waiting area is spacious and the air inside felt nice. Once we were seated, the service was excellent. Someone immediately came to take our drink orders and then shortly after that we ordered food (which came out quick and was absolutely delicious). The portions were big and we loved the green chili burger and fries- I would definitely go back if in the area again and would recommend!

Cactus Cafe has the cutest bar stools!

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Cole's Diner

5.0(5 reviews)

64.9 mi

Best burger jawn within 200 miles radius , ate there a couple times and it was always goodread more

We enjoy the relaxed Christian atmosphere of this small town diner. The food is always good, never…read morereally had a complaint with my orders. The staff, now the staff are always friendly, chatting up their customers. They get to know you as a person.