El Corral Cafe

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Overall, things went really well. I was in the area after a trip to Carrizozo and decided I would try this quaint café. I was served promptly and the food was delicious. They had a nice selection of New Mexican food along with American favorites. The only needs improvement I have is they did not offer an itemized receipt. As I was there on business, I needed this for my expense report. Overall, I was very impressed! read more

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Great food, great service and a welcome stop for an out of state traveler on Hwy. 54. Seems like a nice family run business. Unique setting/decor. I had a green chile cheeseburger and fries which was tasty and filling. read more

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This cafe has great Mexican food. The ambiance is like a normal cafe and the service is good.

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Horrible service! My husband and I are from out of town and wanted to get some food from a long road trip. We walked in and no one greeted us. Finally a lady came to our table and threw the menus on our table. I asked for some water and the lady told us to wait, while she was being friendly to other men that arrived after us. We immediately left. read more

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Patti S.

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We stopped here for lunch and the food was excellent. The restaurant is clean and the people were very friendly. Highly recommend. read more

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Donovan S.

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This is a really good restaurant that is kind of in the middle of nowhere in New Mexico. My wife and I drove an hour out of our way to come here just to get some real new Mexico cuisine and they did not disappoint! This is truly a mom and pop restaurant as they were the ones that were taking our orders and busing the tables. I saw a group of men that were in cowboy hats and spurs and it was not for show, let me tell you. They knew everyone that came in and seemed like and the red and green chili sauces were fantastic. They also took down our names and phone numbers for COVID-19 contact tracing which is the only restaurant I have been to since the pandemic started that did that and I really appreciate it. If you are driving through New Mexico and want to eat don't get fast food, come pay a visit to El Corral under the big blue sky in Corona! read more

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Matthew R.

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Driving through on our way south. Stopped here and had the special of the day, green chili chicken enchiladas. They were hot and fresh and the owner was incredibly nice. Really had a good time here! read more

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Gail W.

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Stopped here for lunch. Everything was delicious. We had the Mexican plate and the stuffed sopapilla both with green chili sauce. Excellent flavor. The salsa was spicy and flavorful. Excellent service. read more

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Scott S.

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Had the combination plate. The enchiladas, chile relleno, and taco or outstanding. The green sauce is fantastic. Excellent! Would highly recommend. read more

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Steven C.

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Laura is my new favorite server we come here almost every weekend she's been on it since we got here. make sure next time you come ask for Laura!!! read more

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Kelly V.

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I stopped by for lunch during a drive up to Santa Fe and got the enchiladas -- they were delicious! I was very pleased with my meal. The employees were wearing masks and I felt safe eating outside on their patio. I'd definitely come back! read more

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Taylor O.

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WOW !!! This is beyond GREAT! Chicken Enchiladas (Verde) to die for !! Soooo light fluffy and with an egg on top absolutely amazing. Also I got the combination plate with a delicious Chili Relleno ...a unique beef taco and an amazing red chili cheese Enchilada that was almost as good as the chicken green chili If you are passing through do yourself a favor and stop here I have lived in the Santa Fe area for over 20 years and this is as good as anything you can get !! For half the price Did I mention that our waitress was a beautiful person so kind and very attentive. Christina is wonderful. The kitchen is also full of people who care and cook with a ton of love. read more

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Gage G.

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Stopped here as we were traveling across the country. Doesnt look to great from the outside, but dont let it fool you. The food was SOOO GOOD. Highly recommend if you want some good mexican food. Very old school/traditional vibe. Hand fried chips and seemed like everything was almost homemade. read more

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My family ranches in Corona and this will always be my favorite place to eat! I always find myself craving their Christmas burrito. There is always the best service, the sweetest people and the yummiest food. Genuinely one of my favorite restaurants to visit! read more

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Daniel M.

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We were driving from Santa Fe to Ruidoso and came across this little cafe. The portions were generous and the prices were good. I had the breakfast burrito smothered in green chili and it was very good and filling. The waitress was very nice and accommodating. Not sure if there are many options in this small town but would stop in again if I was in the neighborhood. read more

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Derek B.

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one of the highlights of our trip! large quantities of good food at a great price.. what more could you possibly want? we had a breakfast and a chili rejano, both were great. the coffee can be skipped, unless you really need coffee. read more

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Rhonda S.

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Great food !!!! Not to spicy but the flavor of the red and green Chile were authentic!!!!!!! read more

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Bob J.

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Located relatively in the middle of nowhere, this small little cafe was a great stop for breakfast on our road-trip from the Midwest, after a long stretch of not much else around. Great food, great service, very affordable, and just overall good experience. Highly recommend read more

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scott c.

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An excellent example of small town cuisine! Stop there, you won't regret it. Nice folks, friendly service. Had stuff sop., beans. Buddy had combo plate, HUGE, $9 and killer he said. Stop there, you'll love it, promise. read more

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Brian O.

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On way home to Las Cruces, we decided to stop at the El Corral Cafe for breakfast. My had the huevos rancheros (green) and I had the country fried steak and eggs. Both meals came with hash browns. Both meals were very good. Service was excellent. When we were preparing to leave we had the opportunity to visit with the waitress and the two ladies who had been in the kitchen cooking. Nice interior. read more

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"If you're going through Corona, this is a lovely, clean place. The folks there are kind and the food is good. Try a green chili cheeseburger! If you're lucky, Berto Jr is around! It's a sweet spot on a dusty road, you'll be glad you stopped by." read more

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Stopped for breakfast on our way to White Sands. Great food and warm homey feel. Glad we stopped. Omelets were amazing.

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Off the beat path for me, but this is a great find. Food is good and hot, restaurant is very clean, staff is great. If in the area, you won't regret this visit. read more

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Barbara Z.

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Wow! What an expected treat. Out of almost nowhere we came upon El Corral. Locals love this place as do we now. Great greeting as we entered making us feel like family. The food was marvelous and plentiful. My husband had the smothered burrito with red sauce and he raved about it. Our waitress was friendly, efficient, and a riot. If you are in the neighborhood, stop for a great meal at El Corral. read more

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Cute, unassuming, friendly little spot on the way from Ruidoso to Santa Fe. Huevos Rancheros with green chili was worth it. Awesome amount and quality for the price. read more

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Ed C.

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I had passed through and by this restaurant many times over the years, always in the middle of the night heading back to El Paso. My wife and I flew into El Paso and stayed in Alamagordo for the night. Woke up the next morning and hit the road headed to Raton. I drove right past their front door and remembered that I was more than a little hungry. Checked the review mirror and hung a hard right into the gravel RR parking. headed back the other way popped across the highway and parked right in front of the cafe. The whole while my wife was a thinking that I was crazy. I had the juevos rancheros. Young lady asked red or green and since I could not decide, she offered up Christmas! Great choice,,,we went back in on the way back down to El Paso a couple days later and did it all over again.....wish I lived closer... read more

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Brooke J.

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Great spot on the side of the road. Breakfast burrito was fresh and delicious and the enchiladas were authentic with great Chile sauce. Worth stopping! read more

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Lisa H.

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It was the only place open... you hope you'll find a real diamond in a small town, but it was just 'meh'. They were very nice though, and it was pretty cheap. Good homemade chips. read more

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John C.

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Stopped for a late lunch while on the road. Great enchilada plate, great red chile, and an egg on top was a nice touch. Good food, good service, pleasant people. read more

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Kimann G.

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Husband & I stopped here on our way from Ruidoso to Chama. The food & service were both excellent. Husband had the huevos rancheros & said they were cooked perfectly, I has the French toast, it was some of the best I've had. We will eat here again next time we're in the area. read more

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Nathan G.

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The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the interior has a quaint charm to it. This is a true local joint, and upon entering there was a group of people just sitting around drinking coffee. I asked how the green chile sauce tasted and the waitress brought me a free sample. It tasted great, though it's more of a beef chili made with green chile than a traditional chile sauce. I ordered the breakfast burrito with ham smothered in green chile. Overall it was a good and large breakfast burrito, though a bit bland. Some hot sauce helped it out, and i really enjoyed the whole thing. Good service, and very reasonable prices. I'll be back if I get routed through again. read more

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Kristy H.

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Stopped here for lunch on our way to Cloudcroft. The food was excellent! Service was fast, and the food was exceptional. I highly recommend the carne smothered burrito with green sauce. The starter of chips and salsa was also very tasty. We Will stop here again if we are ever passing through. read more

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Melissa M.

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Great food, great service, very clean. Family business of about 14 years per our nice conversation with Kathia. Had the wonderful cheese enchilada's where the sauce is made from scratch (from the pepper pods). So nice to have the great food of New Mexico!! read more

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Carla E.

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Ok cafe but not much choice in Corona. Standard omelette with toast and hash browns. Good food. I liked that the bacon and sausage were crumbled into the omelettes and not on the side. read more

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Kate C.

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11 years ago

This was by far one of the best local restaurants I've eaten at. After a long day of driving, my mother, my son, and I all found something we could enjoy here, and the service was excellent!! The tacos were great, and you got a lot of food for the price. Would definitely come here again if I'm in this area. read more

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611 Main St
Corona, NM 88318
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(575) 849-1238
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Hours

What time does El Corral Cafe open?

El Corral Cafe opens at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

What time does El Corral Cafe close?

El Corral Cafe closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.El Corral Cafe closes at 3:00 PM on Friday and Sunday.El Corral Cafe is closed on Saturday.

Mon-Thu 7:30 AM - 7:00 PMFri, Sun 7:30 AM - 3:00 PMSat Closed

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Yes, El Corral Cafe takes credit cards.

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Does El Corral Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, El Corral Cafe serves alcohol.

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Does El Corral Cafe have TVs?

Yes, El Corral Cafe has TVs.

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Does El Corral Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, El Corral Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Corral Cafe have parking?

Yes, El Corral Cafe has parking options.

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Yes, El Corral Cafe has free WiFi.

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Chico's Tortas y Piñas Lokas

4.1(603 reviews)

71.4 mi

When we first walked in, we were greeted immediately by one of the family members. Cute little gift…read moreshop items adorn the walls and around the cash wrap we were sitting in the corner of the restaurant and had a nice view out of the window. We were immediately asked for our drink order now they do serve beer here and it's my understanding the margaritas are made with wine. We just had water as we had had a long day traveling and just needed to rehydrate. I included some pictures of the food that we ordered, but I wanted to note that the chips and salsa was very good. The chips were made of corn and salted lightly and served warm. The salsa was handmade and on the spicy side I had a bowl of Caldo de Res ( beef soup with vegetables. Definitely comfort food and I highly recommend) and a homemade pork green chili tamale on the side. The tamale was flavored outstanding, but was a little lacking on the meat and slightly on the dry side, but I would definitely order it again because it was authentic and the flavor was great. The other person in my party had a quesadilla stuffed with chicken. I didn't have a photo of that, but it was the fattest quesadilla I've ever seen they raved about it. The restaurant was relatively full. I noticed in the parking lot that most of the license plates were from out of state so since this restaurant is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico located off the interstate of I 40 many of these patrons were traveling we're passing through. A lot of individual people eating alone as well at the bar. The service was fantastic. There was two young ladies working together in tandem definitely family members. Both had great big smiles on their faces. I did comment to both of them not to work too hard and both responded "oh we have been since the day they we were born" as they chuckled, commenting something along that line with warm smiles and a chuckle. This particular restaurant gets high marks for me as I compare it to the one down the end of the street also on this historic route 66 that I reviewed not just four or five weeks ago at three stars. I would highly recommend this place over the competitor. Not only for flavor of food but Service, atmosphere and pricing. I travel through here quite often and I will definitely make a point to come back and try several different menu items. I will be sure to ask the owners what they recommend and report back and review that for all that maybe are following in case you happen to come through here to this family owned an operated gem.

First time and the service was very friendly and on top of things. The atmosphere was pleasant and…read morethe food was very good. The salsa they serve with the cups is really good. They do not have a full bar so the only margarita I could get was a frozen one. It was very good and tasty actually for not usually drinking these. This is a nice place and we would go back. Definitely recommended.

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Willard Cantina & Cafe

4.4(17 reviews)

27.4 mi

First of all both yelp sites for this establishment have wrong placement on their map. This is…read moreright on 60 in town. Big sign can't miss it. It's a quant clean restaurant and bar. It also has several items for sale. There were many items to chose from on the menu that were no made with sauce which I shy away from. We both enjoyed the dishes we picked. The waitress was friendly and checked on us often. But not too much. We definitely recommend getting a nice meal Prices are very reasonable.

Food and service was very good for an out-of-the-way place. New Mexico is an amazing place but do…read morenot tell anyone.

Sauce on the side.

Sopapilla drenched in honey. Served hot and delicious.

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Pedro's Burrito

5.0(2 reviews)

33.1 mi

Thought I'd stop by and try it out since I've been craving green chili. Ordered the meat and bean…read moreburrito, and to my surprise, they use nacho cheese, and of course green chili. Very tasty for the price, and definitely worth the stop. If I somehow end up coming through here again, I'll make sure to stop by.

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Silver Moon Cafe

3.1(567 reviews)

72.4 mi

My family stopped here for breakfast and it was really good! The coffee was good and strong, the…read morefood delicious- the omelets and hashbrowns are some of best we've ever had! Everyone was friendly and we even picked up some great souvenirs from their shop. We would stop here again without hesitation!

One of the best stops for lunch on Route 66. Our server, Linda D was so sweet and attentive. She…read morekept the sweet tea flowing and it was by far the best on the route. The Green Chili Cheese Burger was melt in your mouth amazing. I rarely order dessert but could not resist the Cheesecake Español. The decor gave an authentic Route 66 vibe.

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Willard Cantina & Cafe

4.2(12 reviews)

34.6 mi

It's a simple place and pretty much the only place to eat for an hour or so in any direction. You…read morecould certainly do worse. Good service. Well managed. Food was lackluster but not too bad. The non-Mexican items are limited and not great. You'll need to find another review for the Mexican stuff. I can't eat any of it.

Very good New Mexican food. Prices were good and helping quite large. OUt of the way, or course,…read morebut worth the drive.

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Antigua Cocina Mexicana

4.3(248 reviews)

83.1 mi

Very tasty food and great ambience…read more.. Great place to stop in for a meal.... Friendly staff and a pleasant place to sit and eat....

Nice to see a place that offers happy hour with half price select apps and drinks…read more You can tell a lot about a Mexican restaurant by the chips and salsa. This place was just ok. The salsa tastes homemade but had an off taste like it was missing something. Co worker ordered the chicken fajitas and I got the kids flautas. The food came out hot. My kids flautas came with a side of beans and rice. My rice was a bit hard and over cooked and minimal flavor. The beans also did not have very good flavor. This place felt more like a chain restaurant than just a local place.

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Los Cerritos Mexican Kitchen

4.0(428 reviews)

84.2 mi

Great food! Fast, friendly service! Ordered the Seniors Enchiladas…read more$10.99 containing Two enchiladas served with rice and beans! 11 pops2 reviews

Delicious. on point flavors and great friendly service!…read more Ample parking and spacious layout!

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The Original Cocina Azul on Mountain Rd

4.4(2.9k reviews)

84.1 mi•Downtown

Family-owned & operated

Catering service

The food was fresh, fast, and flavorful. The service was prompt and polite. The restaurant had…read moretables and chairs with a cafe style feel. We enjoyed the chips and salsa! Both red and green salsas were unique and delicious. The New Mexico style food was just what we were looking for!

There is one southwestern joint in town that is a must visit that's Cocina Azul. The place is…read morebeautiful, sharp clean and very new looking. They have ample seating in brightly lit areas and even patio seating. It was fun busy and alive on a Tuesday night. Our server was so wonderful, very happy and relaxed it's a sign of a good place. All the front staff were wonderful workers and seem to work very harmoniously. My coworker and I had t different things he got a smothered burrito and I got the brisket combo, both dishes were too much food for too grown men. Delicious and huge portions plus a really nice presentation. The wait was a bit long but that just means they are making everything before service. The only hard part was parking, it's a small lot so be prepared to walk a block or two during dinner rush. Trust me it's totally worth it!!!

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Nachos

4.0(80 reviews)

58.4 mi

If you want really good, really authentic, New Mexican cuisine, look no further! Nacho's is…read moreAMAZING! Husband had a bowl of green chile stew and a bowl of Carne Adobada, I had the Carne Adobada stuffed sopapilla, and son had a green chile burrito. Everything was so tasty! If you order the red, and are sensitive to spice, it is a bit spicy... get a side of sour cream. The green has a bit of a kick but not quite has spicy as the red. Sopapillas were the best!! Eat them with honey. The restaurant is small, but clean and well maintained. Service is great, friendly, and professional. Food comes out quick! We will be back!

We are in Moriarity every year or so, but this was our first time visiting Nachos. The salsa had…read morenice heat, but the chips were a little disappointing. The crispy ground beef taco was fantastic and the meat was well seasoned. The beans tasted very good and they had good flavor and seasonings. It was nice that they allowed us to order our plates Christmas style with both red and green sauce on the side. I liked a mix of both. My kids both raved about their order of stuffed churros.

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Janell S.

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8 years ago

Needed a buffet for 10 adults and 10 children for a Sunday afternoon. Everything was prepared and waiting when we arrived. Green chili chicken enchiladas, beans, rice, tacos, taquitos and salad. This is a family owned café and it is hard to beat the food, price and service. read more

Melinda H.

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10 years ago

It was great and very convenient to stop in Corona for a nice meal in a nice setting with great service.

Sylvia S.

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6 years ago

Great breakfast and a great visit with people from the area. We will definitely be back!

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(3 reviews)

Amazing burgers, reasonable prices and awesome service. If your close by and hungry, this is the…read moreplace to stop

UNFORTUNATELY, it was at the Chuck Wagon, that I had the bad experience I mentioned. That you…read moredon't serve pastrami explains why my sandwich tasted and looked like old roast beef. It probably was old roast beef. Who offers roast beef with green bell peppers and onions? How about lettuce, tomato and cheese? The food was bad, the service was dismal and the bathroom was filthy. It was clear that this "food establishment" was a former gas station, with the "dining" area in the former service bay. This place needs to be put out of business by the nearest health department. It's doubtful that I will ever travel through Vaughn, NM again, but if I do, I won't eat here.

Lalos

4.5

(2 reviews)