Local family owned Classic. Usually a wait but not too long. It is crowded because it is really…read moretasty. The Tamales with spicy red and green NM sauce were delicious! Vibe is 1972. Nothing fancy just good food, good service, and happy people.

This very local joint has an old time ambiance: long and narrow with two aisles running down the…read moresides with booth seating, and clientele where I believe I was the only passer-through in the joint. I opted for a chili relleno with a side salad. The salad was larger than usual for a side and all the ingredients were fresh and crispy. Very satisfying. The chili relleno had a proper fluffy egg coating and a cheese filling. Red and green sauces are offered and you can choose "Christmas," their charming term for both. (See picture). Service was friendly and prompt. A great local spot and on a freezing cold night there was no wait but every table was full for most of the time I was there. Parking is available on the street nearby and around the corner.

I am Lebanese and I thoroughly enjoy their food. The food is always fresh, and the service is…read moreexcellent. If you're craving excellent Mediterranean food, you best stop @ The Oasis! Special note: the bathrooms are very clean, which is always appreciated!

I read the reviews... and unfortunately Oasis was such a big disappointment! I don't like to leave…read morebad reviews, but this experience really irked me. I met some friends at Oasis for lunch... and was impressed after reading the menu. Everything sounded terrific. But that's where it turned... weird. A friend ordered chicken shawarma on a pita (a $13 entree) and it was the perfect portion size for me. I asked if they could accommodate my celiac disease and make that dish for me without the pita (so, to be clear, I would be paying the same amount but receiving less food)... and they said no - if I wanted that, then I would have to order the full $23 chicken shawarma entree. Ridiculous. If I could endure the pita touching the meat (and other ingredients) without getting sick, then I would have just ordered it as-is and taken it off the pita... but I cannot do that. And being in the middle of a roadtrip, I didn't want a huge meal that would leave me with a bunch of leftover food. If I offer to pay more for my meal than I am getting, then take it and be happy... but do not tell me I need to order the bigger entree that costs more. Weird. And not to mention, celiac is a recognized disability under the ADA... so maybe try to accommodate that next time. Oasis also has some other strange rules that they enforce. Despite the place looking like an old In-N-Out Burger (drive-thru window and all), they have signs posted all over the place that "this is a dine-in restaurant." I'm ok if that's the image they want to try to portray... but my friend had ordered his food to go... and as we sat there, he later changed his mind and decided to eat some of it before we left... and then a female (an owner?) came running over and told him he couldn't eat out of the to-go container! What?!? I could understand if they had nice plates and utensils... or if the place was even remotely fancy, but they brought him a flimsy cheap-looking plastic tray and made him put his food in the tray to eat out of it. So so weird. Let people eat their food that they already paid for in peace. If you like being told a bunch of rules and what you can and cannot do by a fast-food place, then this is the place for you. **TWO STARS**

New management, new kitchen staff, reduced menu choices especially types of meat including adovada…read more Red chili is now watery without much flavor. It's no longer my go to for local NM cooking.

Great breakfast and quickly prepared. Staff girls are friendly and easy on the eyes!read more

Wow! Best food I've had in a long time!…read more I came for the historic hotel on the way home from Telluride to Scottsdale. There didn't seem to be much around to eat that was open on a Sunday so I came to the hotel restaurant. I saw lots of people had the chips so ordered the trio dip appetizer. The guac was definitely my favorite. So flavorful and fresh! The salsa was delicious but a little extra spicy and the queso was yummy! I ordered a cup of the green chile pork stew and it was spicy but delicious, a little light on the pork but very good. I got the Rita Moreno three chicken enchiladas with green chile. Best chicken enchiladas I've had in a long time! The chicken was moist and had just the right amount. Excellent flavor and melted cheese. The rice and beans were very bland. My friend got the chicken mole and got light sauce but she wished she had got the full sauce because it was that good! The whipped potatoes and sautéed veggies were the perfect accompaniment. I wish this place was where I lived because I would eat here as often as I could. Great atmosphere and service too. Had fun wandering around the gift shop after.

Had dinner one night while staying at the hotel. We walked to the restaurant inside the lodge after…read moregetting settled into our room. Were greeted walking in, and seated in the same moment. Our server who was a professional and very courteous, had menus in hand and he asked for our drink requests in the same moment. We started with the Trios Dips appetizer house chips with tres dips styles. It was a good start and arrived shortly after our beverages. I had the Ricardo Montalban, a hearty plate with two enchiladas, a taco and a tamale with rice and beans. This is a good meal and filling. The enchiladas were well made and flavorful, the taco as well. The pork tamale was very good and the beans and rice typical very basic. Along with a decent side salad, it was a good meal and we were able to walk from our room. 3.5 Stars rounded up for our server 01200

Enjoyed a Rib Eye, Calabacitas, con mashed potato's. Nice house salad too. Ask about the Daniel…read moreSauce. Inviting space, live music, and a chef (Daniel Himself) and restauranteur who came to our table to check on our comfort and satisfaction. Come by and see!

Toughest steak ever! High prices and poor quality food!…read more Great service and a sweet young server! She made the day despite the food!

We are visiting Gallup for the day as we head to Phoenix for the remainder of the week, and we…read morefound Fratelli's on Yelp. AMAZING! When we arrived at 6:30p the parking lot was packed - and on a Wednesday! We waited for about 20 minutes and then were seated. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which is served with warm baguette slices - perfection. For entrees we had the meatball linguine and the chicken Parmesan- meatballs are house- made and were so flavorful, chicken on the parm was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Entrees are served with a side salad and their ranch was to die for- so thick and creamy. For dessert we had the chocolate gelato, which was the cherry on top of the meal. Yum! The place stayed busy until we left around 8 - a big party was waiting to be sat. The staff are very hard workers - they were busting their butts all over the restaurant for the duration of our meal. Our server (we didn't get his name, unfortunately) was wonderful. Highly recommend, and if we're ever back in Gallup, we'll definitely grab another meal here!

We were served undercooked pizza--twice--and it completely ruined our dinner…read more On the very first bite, I could feel that the dough was sticky and raw. When I checked the pizza, it was clearly undercooked, so we sent it back. We expected it to come back properly cooked, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. When the pizza was brought out the second time, it was still doughy and undercooked. I took photos of it, and they show multiple different slices--all of which had the same raw, gummy texture across the entire slice. This was not just one bad piece. Because of this, we didn't even get a chance to actually eat the pizza. That was our dinner, and we ended up leaving without being able to eat it. What made the situation worse was how it was handled. The manager insisted it was "ranch sauce" and claimed the pizza was cooked thoroughly, which is simply not accurate based on both the texture and appearance. I was also told I was the only person to complain, as if that somehow made the issue invalid. Regardless, we were served undercooked food--twice. They offered a $5 discount on a $21 pizza that we couldn't even eat, which did not feel like a fair resolution. Very disappointing experience overall--not just because of the food, but because the issue was dismissed instead of taken seriously.

We're from California and used to having tons of food options, but I had never actually tried fry…read morebread before. We were just passing through Gallup and needed a quick lunch. We found this spot on Yelp and I'm so glad we stopped! We got the fry bread (sandwich) and it completely surprised us. I usually think lamb is too gamey, but this wasn't at all. When I brought it out, my husband thought it was beef at first because of how mild it tasted. The portions are huge. HUGE! One taco was seriously the size of a medium pizza and somehow we still finished it. If you're taking it to go like we did, eat it within 5 to 10 minutes so it doesn't get soggy. They also have free broth and honey inside which was such a nice touch and made it even better. Dipping the fry bread in the broth was a nice touch. Like a lighter consomé. Try it with the honey, too! We did with the remaining fry bread as a bit of a dessert. The best part though was the woman working there. She was so kind, answered all my questions, explained everything, and even gave me a magazine about Gallup. If you want something authentic and filling, definitely stop here.

I've had native food a few times here and there but never in an actual sit-down restaurant setting…read more The lady who was working was extremely nice. I wanted to try everything but settled for the lamb stew and the navajo burger. Like other reviews stated, portions really are HUGE. The broth was even self serve in a hot pot out on a counter which is pretty cool. Super nice on a 10° day. I wasn't sure but it seems like native cooking is very light on additional seasonings as my food wasn't as salty as I usually prefer. Which I guess might be a turn off to some but if that's what traditional cooking is then... yeah. The navajo burger actually had enough flavor from the patty. I loved the fry bread. The broth was amazing, I just wish it were a little more salted but that's something easily fixed. Oh I almost forgot. I guess my brain blocked out the trauma of it but New Meixco is supposedly well known for their chilis and this place has some fire chili. literally. roasted green chilis. but yeah it was painful. I couldn't take it. Definite must for any big spice head. Highly recommend broadening your horizons, trying something new, and supporting a locally owned business!

Stopped by to get some good breakfast. The pancakes were fluffy, moist and overall delicious…read more Scrambled eggs and ham are good, hash browns were crispy, flaky with butter flavor. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, helpful and courteous. The restaurant's wall decor is quite unique and funny to view and bring a smile to your face. Their staff make you feel comfortable almost like home.

Unlike many locally run restaurants, Sandra's Place is open on Sundays. Food is enjoyable. The…read morered chili can use a bit more smokiness. The size of the pork steak in the breakfast menu is pigging out huge. I love the sarcastic signs on the wall. No need to shut up, keep your heads down and eat quickly. The people here are really very nice.

We stopped here on our drive through town. The place is on transition from this pub to becoming a…read moresteakhouse, so the ambiance is a little lacking, but the service was nice and the food was good. I had the Chicken green enchiladas and my husband had fajitas. Both were pretty tasty and well cooked.

Made room for our last minute large group. Server was super friendly and accommodating. Food was…read morevaried and creative. We went specifically for fish and chips and weren't disappointed. Stuffed peppers were awesome. Beer selection was sufficient and the server was knowledgeable about the offerings.

I was in town for work and asked for a recommendation for lunch and this place was suggested. I…read morewas happy with the recommendation of the place. The food came out quickly and it was well cooked and full of flavor. The service was good and the prices were good as well.

I believe all the 4-5 star ratings are from locals to the area who are friendly with the owners…read moreand/or waitresses looking for lots to eat but in discerning palates . Service was excellent. Quantity was huge, food was tasteless and porks chops were extremely greasy. A long haired (no hairnet) male serving plates of food with his thumb touching the food. The waitresses seemed to to know many if not everyone of the dinners. Don't get your kicks at Route 66 Railway Cafe!!!