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    Jorge's Cafe

    4.0 (215 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Mexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Melissa B.

    Excellent service. Kind and attentive staff. The kitchen didn't seem to mind accommodating our dietary needs. Everything was delicious! It's a cozy, mom and pop sort of place that delivers on nice portions, good flavor, you leave feeling satisfied and full. Will come back again:)

    Fajitas for two. Beef
    Anita B.

    The service here is slow, and not professional. Waitresses take forever to attend to you before your meal. Never refilled drinks, or chips and salsa. We ordered fajitas, and they were okay. I have better ones at home with better cuts of meat. We also got tostadas, those were fine. Our waitress was on her phone causing her to only bring us two small plates or one plate at a time to our table. Our food arrived without tortillas, and we waited about 1 minute before I started writing this review, and we still don't have them. It's been at least 5 minutes. I saw them sitting at the window, ended up just getting them myself. When ready to checkout they had to track her down again. Hopefully that gets resolved soon

    Chicken enchiladas at Jorge's Cafe
    Bruce K.

    I did not spot too many options as I passed through Ruidoso Downs but I'm glad that Jorge's caught my eye. This place isn't fancy but it's delicious. I arrived during the super busy lunch rush but there was no wait right then. Five minutes later, the line is out the door. Oops. The lunch special was completely keto unfriendly. It beats up keto in the schoolyard and takes its lunch money. It was chips and salsa to start. Warm chips and a wet salsa that I somehow didn't wear. Main course took about five minutes - two enchiladas with rice and beans. I chose both green and red sauce and it was great. Stuffed with a spiced chicken and topped with cheese, all the carbs you need for an afternoon nap. Cheap as heck, too! [Review 17464 overall - 74 in New Mexico - 982 of 2022.]

    Ultimate Fajitas
    Melissa B.

    We came back to visit family here in Ruidoso. So we enjoyed our last visit so much because the food was so good so we had to come back. Great service.

    Burrito
    Tommy F.

    We ate at this gem twice while in Ruidoso. We have been all over Mexico eating different regional food and this is some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. The Green chile sauce is fantastic. On our last visit we had Chili Rellenos Burrito and suiza enchiladas. The caramel stuffed Churro is also off the charts. The service is excellent. The Margaritas are made with agave wine and are very unique. Go there and go again.

    A work in progress!
    Valde G.

    Loving the expansion to this gem in Ruidoso! More people will be able to experience their phenomenal food!!

    Shredded beef Chimichanga with green chili
    Vickie S.

    Delicious , can't say enough about this superb food. Service was fast and friendly. Generous portions, fast refills on drinks.

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    7 years ago

    Great food. Great service. Friendly waitress. Busy locals restaurant. Clean environment. Fast service.

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    9 years ago

    This is my go to place in the Ruidoso area for good, inexpensive and delicious meals.

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    10 years ago

    Ate hear twice. The breakfast was good the lunch was good excellent pancakes and bacon great tacos also

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    7 years ago

    Best food and service you will find in Ruidoso. This restaurant is smaller but consistently serves up great food! I love the tamales!

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    12 years ago

    Excellent food and great prices. The place is family-run and service was good.

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    7 years ago

    Love there food an very nice place to eat away stop in on my way to Carlsbad Caverns

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    8 years ago

    Besttttt breakfast the food is always good and is definitely one of our favorite places to go in town

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    10 years ago

    Food very good, service fast and friendly. Very clean chimichanga was excellent the salsa with the chips far exceeded most restaurants...

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    11 years ago

    Probably one of the if not the best places in Ruidoso. The food is always good. Service good. Can't wait to go back.

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    Do they use tequila or REAL alcohol in margaritas. Just says agave based. That doesn't mean tequila?

    Tequila is made from the Agave plant, and the drink is in the section of the menu that has other alcoholic drinks, so I think it's safe to assume it has alcohol. I've also seen other menus that referred to them as Agave Margaritas and they contained… Read more

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