If you're making the drive between Santa Fe and Roswell, this is realistically the only stop--and…read morehonestly, it's a pretty solid one. Penny's has that classic roadside diner charm, complete with the shiny silver exterior and that satisfying old-school diner door. It leans into nostalgia in the best way, like you accidentally pulled into a time capsule somewhere along a desert highway. Inside was clean and well-kept, and the staff were attentive and friendly without being over the top--exactly what you want when you're road-weary and hungry. Food-wise, the burger hit the spot and the tots were crispy (always a win). Simple, classic diner food done right. A couple of knocks: the bathroom was just okay, nothing terrible but not great either. And the soda... not good. It had a strange flavor, almost like the lines hadn't been changed in a while--definitely stick with water or something bottled. Overall, it's not a destination restaurant, but for where it's at, it absolutely delivers. A reliable, nostalgic pit stop that does the job well. Worth the stop? Yes. Just skip the soda.

Finding Penny's is like striking gold (note: this review applies to their Yampa, Colorado, location…read moretoo). Either stretch of road is remote and food options are few and far between. When you see the lights are on, it's a relief. From what I understand, they're able to stay open 24 hours because of a contract with Big Rail, which keeps train crews fed and honestly, the rest of us travelers benefit too. I love that the choo-choos take care of their people while providing a service to anyone passing through. It's a cozy, welcoming stop when you need it most. The kind of place that makes a long drive feel less lonely. In the instance I'm in those parts of New Mexico or Colorado, Penny's is my go-to. Five stars!

Small diner-type place. I was skeptical at first, but I wasn't paying, so I enjoyed my time. . …read more lol I could not decide on what to get. When you are hungry, everything looks good. I decided to stay with the Mexican food theme. I had a taco, an enchilada, and a chile relleno. Everything was good! I haven't had a good chile relleon in a long time, and this one was good. The sauce was good on the enchilada. Everything was good. I had a tickle in my throat, and the chile was a bit spicy and made me cough, but it was good. I enjoyed the food and the company. If I am in the area again I will come back.

Been dieing for a shower, and pulled up my rig to this One9 Truck Stop that I've never bothered to…read morestop by. Felt like I was shot back in time to the 90s on route 66. The restrooms were retro, very 90s, run down but clean, and if I was running from the Sinaloa Cartel...I could picture myself hiding in a place like this. Almost like a mix between the films Memento and Breaking Bad. But yes, Lisa's Grill. I had to stop in at this Southwestern Flare Diner! It's situated inside the truck stop, with a very 70s & 80s atomic age diners vibe like that one scene in the Kingsmen movie. Loved the ceiling, bold colored red, glossy, with silver...makes Johnny Rockets look artificial. So I had to try their top picks on the menu. The Red Rooster -- country fried steak with red hot sauce, and their hatch chilli burgers. The food was ok, Id probably rate a 3.5/5. Menu is heavily influenced by Spanish cuisine. If your looking for a quick breakfast along route 66 in Central New Mexico, this is a good spot to take a break. Overall service, environment food I'd give it a 4/5. Seems pretty popular amongst the locals, and place is pretty packed for a lunch run. Yea, definitely come check it out!

Great service! Food was tasty. Nice atmosphere. Very good selection of breakfast and lunch items.read more

Food was amazing, young lady taking orders and cashiering was absolutely rude, definitely needs…read moresome customer service training, this type of person could really do some damage to a well established business like yours.

It's a tourist restaurant so don't expect good service because the staff knows even if they're nice…read moreyou'll never come back anyway. (They were rude) The bathroom had no lock and they never greet or acknowledge you when you enter but the food was good, that is why I give it 2 stars instead of 1 star.

Decent Mexican food if you're traveling through Fort Sumner. Nice little place!…read more People were friendly the food was good and reasonably priced.

Food service all fabulous Pietro had Trout's salad wine I had onion rings and then there famous…read morechili burgers and more onion rings everything is delicious and I would go back in a heartbeat Sergio waiter and Gabrielle bartender pico food runner we love our table in the poker room

Disappointed. When I saw they're affiliated with La Posada in Winslow, I was fired up to try this…read moreplace. But wow, it was a swing and a miss on both food & service. Not sure if they were short wait staff on the somewhat busy Saturday night but it sure felt that way. Super slow. I thought the short & simple menu boded well for a sharp & focused kitchen but the food was really underwhelming. A beet and goat cheese salad with grilled chicken had almost no cheese and seriously overcooked dry chicken. Pork quesadillas were ok but with overly sweet bbq sauce. Cool building and nice bar area. Prices are reasonable. Too bad the food isn't better.

We booked a night in this town knowing that there weren't a lot of drink and dining establishments…read moreavailable, but we saw that there was a brewery so we figured we would check that out. Without food, but you could bring your own or order in. Nope, the brewery closes at 5:00 on a Saturday. We asked at our lodging about options, and Blackie's was on a list they gave us. Blackie's was classified on Yelp as only a liquor store, so it didn't show up on any searches. They do have a package liquor store on site as well. The front entry that is shared with the liquor store had bars on the doors. Inside, Blackie's had VFW/event hall vibes. There was not much to speak of in the way of decor. They did have food and you need to order from the Double C dining room server, which shares the space, and if you're sitting at the bar you'll have a separate tab. I was glad to see they had enchiladas with green or red chile sauce, and burgers with green or red chiles (1/2 pound or 1/3 pound). Prices were reasonable at $12-ish for a meal. The bar and neighboring large room featured pool tables and darts, and a 20-ish year old TouchTunes but there was no music playing. Sounds like after the dinner crowd leaves the music might get turned up. Our vantage point view was staring into an empty room with booths and wooden chairs, but eventually some people filed in there to play pool. There was no internet on our AT&T phones which led us to watch rodeo tv and talk to some of the customers. I drank vodka tonics and the Mr. had Coors Banquet. Our bar tab was cheap. Mr. R ordered the nachos, and they were pretty huge. I ordered enchiladas with green chile sauce and the presentation was quite nice and the beef tasted fresh. It was a good choice. People had to wait a bit at times for drinks, but overall this turned out to be a better stop than we expected!

No bar for a year now Sign outside says "lounge"…read moreVery disappointed! Menu looked good though!

Very cool old train station vibe. Passengers were loading…read moreand unloading when the Amtrak train made its stop. The station is divided by a doorway for commuters on one side and the Taproom for bar patrons on the other. Decor was southwestern simple. One could choose to sit outback by the trains or out front looking towards Legal Tender. A food truck was made available in the parking lot-perfect! Local beer on tap and various other bottled offerings. Wine and bubbles were also available. Local live music played for a few hours and fun was had by all. Limited days and hours so call before make the drive.

I am visiting from San Francisco. What a find! This is the perfect conjunction of American…read morehistory, railroads, beer, ambiance, conversation, local colorful tiny town - (and easy parking.) I happened to be there when a movie crew was filming and great band playing outdoors. Left with a smile.

We were looking for somewhere to eat after visiting the Pumpkin Patch and found this on yelp…read more Walking in it was quite not many people, so it kinda made me question my choice. But it turned out to be awesome. Our waitress Riley was friendly and very attentive. The food was hot and fresh. We ordered chicken fried steak sandwich and turkey melt and it was delicious.

Got to start with our server Rilee, super friendly, courteous and came to our table often to find…read moreout if we needed anything. Kept our Iced Tea glasses filled. The enchilada, taco, Chile relleno and rice and beans plate were delicious. Very flavorful. Plenty of food on the plate for a big appetite. The price is so reasonable. Our first stop will definitely not be the last one.

Not much in this town when it comes to eats. I stopped here because it is local and seems many of…read morethem come here. Ordered the biscuits and gravy with side of sausage. If I had known it is a gravy and sausage thing I would have went for bacon. So the food is decent, sorry not great. Hash browns were burnt. Biscuits tasted good and the portions will not disappoint. They say there is green chili. I'll have to try the next time through. I will be back for a few reasons. It is local and only tried one thing off the menu. Need to give them a chance for redemption

5 Stars - A Hidden Gem in Moriarty, NM…read more Chili Hills may not look like much from the outside, but don't let the unassuming exterior fool you--this place is fantastic! We stopped in for dinner based on the glowing Yelp reviews, and they were absolutely right. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth and friendliness. The vibe was laid-back and local, with just a few other diners--it is Moriarty, after all--but the service was top-notch. Hubby was thrilled to see they serve all-day breakfast, so he went for the pancakes, and I ordered the combo fajitas (chicken and steak). While waiting, they brought out chips and salsa. The salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but no problem--they happily brought ranch dressing instead. Win! The food portions? HUGE. My fajitas were sizzling perfection--tender meat, just the right amount of peppers and onions, and all the fixings: guac, lettuce, cheese, salsa, tomatoes, and soft flour tortillas. So good. Five big ol' flavor booms. Hubby gave the pancakes two thumbs up--and he's picky about his pancakes, so that's saying something. Two hearty meals, drinks (yay for Diet Dr. Pepper!), friendly service, and all for around $45. Totally worth it. We'd go out of our way to eat here again on our return trip. Highly recommend this spot if you're anywhere near I-40 and need a satisfying, no-frills, home-style meal.

$50 for chicken rice bowl and sirloin meal. The rice was cold and the macaroni was ice cold. I'm…read morepretty sure most of the meal was pulled out of fridge and not even warmed up completely. $50 for fridge left overs. Get a pizza instead. Or got to an actual steak house and get full for $50!!

Country fried steak was unappetizing & hubs felt it was almost frozen food reheated. I got the…read morephilly cheesesteak omelet and it basically large chunks of green bell peppers, onions and cheese glued together with slices of the similar beef from the country fried steak. Then the omelet part was a flat pancake like scrambled eggs holding the cheese meat combo like a taco. I was so hungry I ate as much as I could and the best part was the hash browns. Hubs for country fries which were cubes of potatoes & tasted meh. Overall we ate as much as we could and continued on the road to regret not waiting until exit 187 for a Dennys. My stomach was upset from the greasiness of the food.