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.

The last time I was here, limited menu, mediocre food, counter service, paper plates, plastic…read moreflatware. Today... China plates, metal flatware, table service, competent diner food, and a totally reasonable diner menu. BIG change from last visit. I still don't love it but for Moriarty it's a fine option.

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.

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.

Excellent service and our waitress had the chore of taking care of about 2 dozen geezers! My Aperol…read morespritz was excellent my water glass constantly refilled . She was patient with those asking questions and trying to decide . I had the special which was trout on potato pancake it was delicious . I just wish there had been more of it . The place has a very authentic old west decor . I will be back to try something less healthy altho the beet salad with shrimp looked very good too but hi might have to have their green chile cheeseburger. A little pricey for what I received .

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

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!

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.

The best chicken fried steak that I have found within 100 miles. All made from scratch and…read moretenderized in-house. Not the fanciest in regard to ambiance but the meals more than make up for it.

The food was delicious, the service was excellent. I'm traveling with my parents and we have been…read moretrying to eat at local restaurants and were not disappointed. It was a lot of food and very reasonable prices.

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.

I was delighted to see several good toppings on my salad. The dressing was on the side, like I…read moreprefer. Nice that the toppings were separated on top, so you could easily remove one if you didn't like it. Fortunately, I liked them all: cucumber, tomatoes, and hard boiled egg. The meatloaf was good. It comes with bbq sauce on top. They included ketchup in the bag (mine was delivered). The broccoli wasn't hot, but that's understandable after a 15 minute drive. I reheated it in the microwave. They were generous with their serving of that. Being a carboholic, was happy a roll was included.

Clean quick service, single waitress doing a great job. Truck stop dinner food, was filling and…read moretasted good. About $14.00 per meal selection. I would eat here again.