Our regular stop when we travel this route. Food is always…read moredelicious, hot. Salad bar ingredients were fresh. Wait staff is on friendly. Decor is chosen to reflect Route 66 memorabilia.

A gem of a restaurant on Historic Route 66 in Tucumcari!…read moreFriendly, welcoming staff. Reasonable prices! Specials will not disappoint! Nice menu. Great local beer selection! Holiday decor is over the top.

Great food, awesome atmosphere, the service was phenomenal. Donna the owner was very nice gave us…read moresome very interesting information about the local Route 66 folklore.

This restaurant caught fire April 4 and since then they've been operating out of a good truck. We…read morebrought our dog and we could sit outside. There are umbrellas and 3 tables. The roof of the now gutted restaurant plus umbrella provide good shade. Definitely come here for a simple but delicious meal. They've got burritos, tacos etc. Very satisfying meals for very good price. Come support their effort to reopen their restaurant/cafe.

Service ie great, friendly and attentive. Nice variety on…read morethe menu. The queso fondito would have been better if it had been under the salamander for a bit longer. The asada street tacos hit the spot and Pastor Tumba very rich and filling. Quiet atmosphere, very clean

Discovered this hidden gem on a recent trip. The attentive and friendly waitstaff, savory food and…read morewall murals made for a delightful dining experience. Will return on next trip through Tucumcari!

Different place-- attached to a hardware store. Pretty good barbeque. We shared a plate of ribs…read moreand brisket. Friendly service.

Friendly, clean, not far off the main drag and highway I40. There in Tucumcari is a great little…read moreBBQ joint cum old fashioned Ranch Supply store. Lots of memorabilia to walk through and things that you could buy right now - dishes, clothes, vintage items. One large bathroom - roomy and clean with a super funny and relevant sign above the toilet. Welcomed into the place and asked if we were eating with them or was it take away. Eating In. Found the cafe part of the place stood and pondered the menu (pretty much same menu as posted in the pics) and decided what meats we each wanted on our 2 meat plate + 2 sides. Spicy sausage link with cheese, brisket, slaw and potato salad for him; ham and turkey meat for me with the beans (warned that they'd be talking later) and slaw. Each had a big slice of bread + butter and a sugar cookie. Drinks of lemonade and unsweetened tea were all you could drink and came as part of the meal. There are canned sodas and bottled Coca Cola for an extra price. I saw there was fresh coffee in the pot. All food was very delicious, fresh made, and served generous sized portions. We had so much leftovers we have a good start on tonight's dinner/supper. On the television was the Western/INSP channel with High Chaparral playing. Blast from the past. Great Wall art all over the place, and even outside on the "patio" area where there's cooking going on (spare ribs were smoking for tomorrow's customers). This looks to be a family run business with a friendly attitude. As the husband went to pay the owner-ess started to type in the credit card machine. My husband asked "Do you take cash" to which she replied "yes, we just do see it much." There ain't many a truer statement, everywhere we go it's typically the card. Husband tried to leave a tip and she wouldn't accept it. Just come on back again. I highly recommend this place as a stop over for a leisurely, friendly meal. As we left, the husband said "Nice ole folks ... Usually we have to pay for the cookie (home baked sugar cookie) and they gave it to us free as part of the meal."

Every time I visit Tucumcari, I eat at Dells, which is very good. But this time I'm trying…read moresomething different. I decided to try La Cita. I'm glad I did! I visited on a Monday evening, around 5pm. That's usually the time us old folks eat. I had no issue getting a table. Promptly seated, I ordered a beer and my dinner. The menu is a good mix, something for everyone. I ordered the Chili Rellenos. Of course I ordered that. Hey, when in Rome..... My meal was served quick and hot. Waiting a minute to cool was definitely in the cards. No problem, I had my beer, salsa and chips to occupy me while the steam settled. After a bit, I dug in. First fork was the rice. Oh, was that rice ever good! The only problem was that there wasn't enough. I suggest that you order a side of that glorious grain. Fantastic! The refried beans, well, were ok, but just ok. The Hatch greenies, as you'd expect, were outstanding and very flavorful. I ordered them Christmas style, with green and red sauce. Both of those condiments were tasty, but of the two, the green sauce stood out. Boy did it ever. I'll be dreaming of that sauce later tonight. Hopefully my girlfriend doesn't pop into the picture.....OR, maybe she should! LoL, now that would be a dream! Don't worry about parking, as there is more than ample. You can park in the front, the back, either side, and if you're driving a big rig, pulling a trailer, or driving a tank, they've got you covered. Across the street is special parking for those vehicles. More parking outside than tables inside. Pay La Cita a visit for a romantic dinner, or as I did, by yourself....my dream trend may have helped with that. Hey, I may be old, but certainly not dead! Quick Tip: I parked in the back, and when leaving, I took the dirt alley. It was a fun adventure. I'd suggest that you do it during daylight hours though. You never know who you'll run into, or for that matter, over! Let's hope it isn't Skinny Pete or Badger.

My girlfriend and I were very excited to try this place during our short stay in Tucumcari in hopes…read moreof some good, authentic Mexican food. Based off of the other Yelp reviews, I had high hopes, but unfortunately, we were let down by this place. We ordered online and ordered multiple different dishes in order to try them out. Here are the dishes that I got: Brisket Burrito: The meat was dried out and tasted several days old and reheated. The burrito also didn't seem to have the pan fried potatoes that were supposed to be in it. Tacos al Carbon: From the first bite I knew I wasn't going to eat these; the steak tasted weird, with a weird texture, and seemed old. Enchilladas: I got them with beef & green sauce; the beef had a decent flavor and texture. Stuffed Sopapilla: The sopapilla itself had a good comfort food type of taste and texture. I got it with beef & green sauce. The beef had a decent flavor and texture. As for the sides--the Mexican rice just tasted like salt, and the beans were bland and flavorless. If you're looking for fresh, yummy Mexican food--don't waste your money on this place. I have no idea how it has so many good Yelp reviews.

First, the phone number here is wrong, it ends with 17 not 77. I reported to help but they haven't…read morefixed it. When I had asked the place I was staying at if Godfather pizza was good he made a face and said I should go to Pizza Hut. So this place is actually gas station pizza, literally. It is inside Loves Gas station with a chicken place and subway. The workers work all counters. I got mushroom and olive..... not realizing it would be canned mushrooms.... those dont belong on anything accept for pasta sauce. The crust was just like pizza hut pan personal... baked in oil. There isnt much to eat in this town, so check the town before or after

It's actually located in a truck stop. The crust was cardboard. Toppings were pretty crappy. I…read moreasked for a salad that was featured on menu but was told no longer available:-(

We stopped in after an overnight stay in Tucumcari for breakfast before heading to Colorado. The…read moresmall town feel and ambiance were very inviting. Food and service were amazing and just what we needed to get back on the road. We will definitely be back next year when we come through.

Trash food made by trash raggedy people in a trash raggedy town. There you have it! We gave this…read morerestaurant a chance because of the reviews left by People before...boy were they wrong: The food was not good, cold, and the service was trash.

In Tucumcari on a Sunday night the choices are limited and the Golden Dragon Restaurant came up as…read more#1 on the Tucumcari hit list. The S.O. and I both got the Golden Dragon dinner, with two different main dishes. Normally I'd rate them separately but they were equivalent: eh. Three courses: Soup, appetizers, and main course. The water tasted better than the soup, everything was left too long in the fryer (the BBQ ribs were cinder bricks) and everything tasted same regardless of what it was supposed be. On the plus side, there was an abundance of food! It would be hard to leave hungry if you were to eat everything brought to the table; price for quantity was great. This got two stars because it was the best place to eat on a Sunday night in Tucumcari, unless you like Denny's.

Great food and service. Tried the egg drop wonton soup, fried wings and combo fried rice!read more

Blake's Lotaburger - I think In-N-Out stole their decor from Blakes, but not Blake's flavor. (I…read morecan't help myself) ... Best burger "this side of the Pecos" partner. If it for living in Northern California, Blake's would be my place for a good burger.

The food as always was splendid! The order came out reasonably on time and they even offered…read morecoloring pages to my lil sister for a chance to win a free shake. I love the new pictures they added to the walls makes the environment feel old fashioned but up to date! The windows are a great addition to look out while being in the store.

This place was fun! Has a bit of a Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe but the barbecue was pretty good…read more Lots of kittens running around.

Been trading there off and on since 2017. Really enjoy the moment I walk through the door. It's…read morelike stepping back in time. So much to see and they have lots of useful ranch type items. The food is phenomenal. Lots of friendly welcoming smiles. You will never meet another couple as special as the Watsons.