The face the server made when I asked about the chicken fried steak and eggs convinced me to order…read moreit! I was seriously impressed (see picture) it was crunchy but not greasy, the eggs fluffy and buttery and the potatoes perfectly well done! The best/funniest part was when our charming but direct server in reply to my "give the chef my compliments" she deadpanned "he's just a guy named Juan who cooks" Well Juan you are officially a chef now because we say so! Seriously, this food is spectacular as is the service and ambiance!

We had breakfast at Tina's. Lots of great items to chose from. I took the breakfast sandwich…read morewhich was a huge serving of sausage egg and cheese. It was absolutely delicious. My husband chose the sausage and gravy over biscuits and was just as pleased. Our lovely waitress (dark hair, very friendly) as such a nice addition to the restaurant. Gave us tips on where to go in Ruidoso.

Great breakfast, portions are big. Hamburgers are very good. But the Mexican food is so-so. If you…read morewant a guacamole salad or toasts your in for a shock. The recipe is 1/2 jalapeño, 2/4 onion and 1/4 tomato. The beans are so soupy your tortilla falls apart before you can eat it. Service is fair, ambiance is open tables with sbout 8 booths.

Great food! I went in and placed An order to go and was out in 10/15 minutes. Would recommend.read more

Do not be turned off by the antiquated looks and lack of ambience. I almost did. But I had already…read morebeen looking for a quick cafe style place to eat tacos and I decided to just get back off the car to give this one a try. They have a free chips bar with several salsas. The chips were fresh and the salsas were tasty! I ordered chilaquiles, he recommended the red ones. The salsa was delicious (a bit too hot, and I can take hot) the chilaquiles chips were freshly fried and they were crispy and chewy, perfect to my taste. I paired them with a pineapple agua fresca, and it was also made from real fruit and delicious. I was very glad I decided to give it a chance. The food was way better than average. Pretty much the the best Mexican food I've had in Ruidoso. It had real depth and real Mexican tones. Not just some guy making Mexican food, but someone that knows the true depth of Mexican flavors.

My favorite item here was the burritos. They were a good size and had good flavor. My second…read morefavorite thing was the Horchata, it was so delicious and refreshing. The variety of salsa they had were quite good too, they varied in spiciness so I'm sure anyone could find one they'd like. The caldo de res was good, but I prefer it made with a different type of meat. The pozole could have used more hominy but that's just personal preference, it had good flavor but it was very spicy so keep that in mind if you can't handle heat. The place has plenty of seating, free WiFi, and good friendly service. The only thing lacking was ambiance, at least when I was there, there was no music playing, just the sound of other customers eating, and my thoughts. You order at the counter, they do have to-go orders, and they have a large variety of options on their menu so if you're hungry I'm sure you'll find something you'll like.

It's disappointing to leave this less-than-stellar review, but the food was sad. I was…read morespecifically looking for a Mexican restaurant serving some steak with some infamous green chili on top. I ordered take-out to take back to my Airbnb nearby. The staff was super friendly, and my order came out within a reasonable time. However, the food was nothing exciting in terms of flavor and quality. First, I tried the jalapeno poppers stuffed with cheddar cheese. The cheese was okay- reminded me of Kraft cheese. The outer breaded portion of the poppers was bland and did not help the flavor profile at all. I just started eating the jalapenos after ripping off the breaded coating. The side salad looked decent and fresh, but no dressing was to be found anywhere. I made due and consumed it alongside the Chuleta a la Tampiquena, which was the thin-cut ribeye entree. The ribeye was average, as was the enchilada and rice. The onions and one green pepper on top helped, but the flavors just weren't popping like a fiesta! I could attribute this to the lack of freshness. The enchilada seemed barely baked, smothered in red sauce with barely any cheese. For context, I was home in 10 minutes, replating and reheating it again. The next evening, I decided not to roll the dice and cook my own green chili concoction the following evening. I don't know how the experience is dining in or having cocktails here, but I am not inclined to find out next time I'm in Ruidoso.

First off, the place looks great and the staff are extremely friendly, so I was expecting some good…read morefood and drinks. Unfortunately, the food was so bland and smothered in sauce & cheese, the salsa served at the table was green chili (not salsa) and super hot, the margarita was not tasty at all. We were hoping for solid tacos, enchiladas, and beans & rice based on the ambience and staff. The enchiladas were covered in a mediocre sauce and too much cheese, the chili relleno was under cooked and the rice tasted strangely like fried-rice. The best tasting thing was the beef taco but even that was weird bc it was a beef & rice mixture, but it was good.

Peña's Place is a small restaurant that was located up the street from our cabin. It's situated…read moreright at the roundabout with a small parking lot. The inside is small and I was greeted with a warm welcome from the waitress. I placed a to go order and got a breakfast burrito and western omelette with ham. I chose home fries as a side for both and ordered 2 cups or orange juice. While the service was great, I wasn't impressed with the food. My omelette was on the dry side and the cheese wasn't melted nor on the entire omelette, it was off to one side. My husband said his burrito was ok and the salsa was good. The home fries were dry and not hot. The orange juice was also very watered down. It appears that it may be better to dine in here and try other dishes as some people rave about this eatery.

We always come here when we're in Riudoso. Tiny place but great food, They make eggs Benedict on…read moreSaturday and Sunday only but so good. All the breakfast dishes we have had here were delicious. They also serve lunch but have not tried it yet. I'm sure it's as good as the breakfast! Try it!

This is our favorite place to come to when we visit Ruidoso for breakfast. The food is always very…read moreflavorful and absolutely delicious. I had the bean burrito with potatoes, cheese, and chorizo, with green tomato sauce on the side -- it was amazing and full of flavor. My mom had the chile relleno, and my dad had the menudo, and both were excellent. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. We always make it a point to stop here when we're in town, and it never disappoints. Highly recommend for a delicious, flavorful breakfast in Ruidoso!

I had to order some burritos while in NM, so I found this place. Not all places have good food,…read moresomething that is somewhat expected here in NM, people here are proud of their food. Luckily, this restaurant had some amazing burritos, in my opinion. The burritos here had the meat, beans, cheese, that's it. Not like Chipotle where they have 10 ingredients. But they were amazing. We ordered carne asada, and carne adovada. Delicious and I am still dreaming of these burritos. The sauces were also amazing and service was on point.

If you want Mexican food in Ruidoso New Mexico. Jorge's is the place to go. Absolutely the best in…read moretown. The service and servers are incredible and always super friendly and pleasant. The restaurant is large enough to accommodate 20 tables, maybe more. I highly recommend the crispy chiles rellanos. Sidenote, the restrooms are immaculate. Love this place.

The restaurant was highly recommended by the hotel staff, and it was excellent! Food was hot and…read moredelicious- huevos ranchero with green and chili quiles with red & green. It came out fast. We enjoyed looking at a beautiful view. The service was welcoming, friendly and professional. Definitely a local hot spot.

this is the most authentic Jalisco Mexican food I have had since moving from Mexico. I had the…read morefajitas with beef, chicken, shrimp and choriz, it was outstanding! my partner had the barbacoa smothered burrito and the plate was licked clean. Valerie our waitress was very kind and on top of making sure we were taken care of. highly recommend giving this place a try!

Very rude costumer service would not service us because they were under staff. Would not service…read moreover a party of 5.