08/27/2026 Thursday 6:15pm. Driving into the area is a little sad. So many closed and dilapidated buildings and homes. This little place is a ray of hope! Shout out to Teagan my server! She was so chipper and welcoming! Just sweet as could be. First off the chips and salsa. I mean other worldly! How did they get them so thin and crispy. The salsa a perfect spice not too much. Fresh! Ordered the combination plate. Again was expecting over the top spice since I am in NM. The green sauce was medium spicy, almost not spicy enough for me, not very thick you could taste the broth. The red was good too! Barbacoa very flavorful. Beans and rice like my tia used to make! I am a stickler for grefried beans! Authentic! Plenty of food! Basic tables, the mural on the wall just adds to the authenticity of the food! Plus the locals come so you know it is good. read more

Las Chaparritas - Such a cool mural - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Met family here as they were traveling on Route 66. This place was recommended by locals. We were skeptical as typically a place claiming to be authentic is not. We were unfortunately correct. The food was edible and not good because it had zero flavor. The guac was gross and we couldn't eat it-I think it was mixed with mayo or something? I ordered the smothered burrito with chicken and it tasted like canned cream of mushroom soup with chicken. The flour tortilla was soggy and the green sauce had zero flavor. Very disappointing as most Mexican restaurants in NM are decent. Other family members had similar thoughts and didn't finish their meals. read more

Las Chaparritas - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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Great service and amazing food! The shrimp tacos were some of the best I've ever had--super fresh and full of flavor. The homemade tartar sauce was incredible and really took them to the next level. Definitely recommend! read more

Las Chaparritas - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Wonderful food at this small local establishment. The service was also wonderful, but the food was as good as any Mexican food I've had. And that says a lot...I lived in Houston for 3 years. I highly recommend it. read more

Service ie great, friendly and attentive. Nice variety on the 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 read more

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This restaurant is awesome! We were there on a Sunday evening. It wasn't overly busy but very familatmosphere! Server was very attentive and recommended a NM brewed beer. It was great! Food was excellent and large portions! We will stop again when traveling through Tucumcari! read more

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

Las Chaparritas - The entrance - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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I asked what the best restaurant in Tucumcari is and a coworker recommended this place. I had the smothered burrito with green and red sauce, filled with the red chili pork. As you you'll see by the pictures, this wasn't shredded. It was large chunks of pork, that were incredibly tender. To be honest, I don't really remember what it looked like in there because I wasn't really focused on the ambience, the food was great and the service was great. If I was staying another day, I would eat here again. read more

Las Chaparritas - Red chili pork chunks - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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We ended up in Tucumcari for an oil change that took all day. It was 100° out. Walking in, we were pleasantly surprised that it was nice and cool, so refreshing after the heat of the day. The walls, like the town, were completely covered in beautiful murals. When we were seated, our drink order was immediately taken and our server made a beer recommendation that my hubby loved!! He's picky, so that's great. We were also given chips and salsa. Our group of five ordered quessabirria, flautas, Monterey chicken, the smothered burrito, and the taco plate. Everything was served hot and quickly, and we ate it all in an instant. It was GOOD. 10/10. Fast service, an excellent meal, and a refreshing end to a very hot, frustrating day. They have dessert if you can save room. If you are traveling through, skip everything else and stop at Las Chaparritas. read more

This is a fantastic place to eat. We had breakfast twice and dinner once. All meals were authentic Mexican not Tex mex. Dinner The bottle caps, clicked jalapeños fried with fries! Best I have ever had and fresh. Would also highly recommend the Asada tacos. Meat was delicious and not fatty. The service was the best and fast. We got our dinner so fast I couldn't believe. Friend wait sat add Breakfast. We had the tooth in pork chops with eggs. Another must have, it was so good. We came back the next day. Again, the service was extremely fast and both days the waitresses were fantastic It's not a fancy place, but clean and fantastic food and fantastic staff Every time we come to Tucumcari we will be back. Sorry I didn't take a picture. The food arrives and we dug in fast. read more

What sets it apart is the downtown location and family style flavors missing from the chain mexican food restraunts. Always a good sign when the clientele is hispanic! read more

Las Chaparritas - Greec chile encaladas - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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Passing through on our way to California. The town and Route 66 are pretty desolate. Even more so on a SuperBowl Sunday. We were directed to Las Chaparritas as one of the few places open. Happy we stumbled in. Extensive menu, large space, clean bathrooms; and most important nice people working and good food. We had the birria quesadillas and tres leches cake. Everything was great. They've been open since 2020, and we wish them big success. read more

Las Chaparritas - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Friendly and fast! The huevos rancheros are delicious and the green chile authentic with the right amount of spicy. Even the biscuits and gravy are yummy here. My new favorite Mexican spot when in this area! read more

Las Chaparritas - Huevos rancheros with green chile and papitas - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Excellent family café with a classic American breakfast. The oatmeal and pork chop were amazing! Great food, friendly people, and a cozy atmosphere. Let's support small family businesses in America! read more

Las Chaparritas - Sunny side up egg with the pork chop. - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

A delight for sore tastebuds along I-40! Friendly, quick service, and the quesabirria tacos did not disappoint. Loved the murals too!

We were on a motorcycle from Tulsa to California and decided to have dinner here. Best food ever! Caty's service was super too. We had the Molcajete and the Molelette sauce was amazing. read more

Excellent find !! Quick friendly and great food Coming thru late and close to closing. Very accommodating

My husband and I had an excellent meal at this restaurant. It was highly recommended by the front desk at the roadway inn where we were staying. I had the tostada with thinly sliced steak and my husband had a taco platter. We were tired after a long drive from home and so we got there about 4:30 mountain time by the time we left at 5:15 there was quite a crowd. read more

Food was delicious. The wall murals are really amazing. Plenty of seating and service was good.

I ordered pastor burrito. The meat was very dry and the tortilla was stale. I also ordered vaquero beans and thru actually had chopped up hot dogs in them. The food was terrible and I threw it away. read more

First timers but now anytime we come thru Tucumcari, we will be stopping here. Excellent food and the service matched the food. I had the Quesabirria and wife had the Enchilada plate with a cheese and chicken enchiladas. She ordered the green or verde sauce. Both dishes were excellent. We are from Texas and typically the green sauce is made with tomatillo sauce in Tex-Mex. Used a different pepper here. Very good. If your driving thur Tucumcari, make a stop here read more

What a beautiful little diamond! I loved the amazing murals on both sides of the restaurant, what a great asset and story to go along! We ordered senior meals and everything was delicious. Much respect and appreciation for the chefs! All servers were excellent in their interactions with customers. We travel through the city twice a year and we WILL BE BACK! Special thanks to Luz Maravilla R who made us feel welcome, shared the mural story, and served us well! read more

Spent the night in Tucumcari on the way to our ski trip. Las Chaparritas was incredible. Highly recommend the queso, pollo loco, and chile rellano! read more

Great menu choices served quickly by a friendly and attentive server. My husband enjoyed his quesobirria with tasty charro beans. I appreciated the option of a senior-sized lunch special because traveling on a full stomach is uncomfortable, and it's nice to avoid wasting perfectly delicious food. I had two chicken tacos with rice and frijoles. Next time I will ask for charro beans instead because I think they are a bit more healthy. The chips and salsa were complimentary and both rated a ten. Hot, crispy, and not a speck of oiliness... the salsa was flavorful with just enough authority to make it fun. read more

Long day of driving and searched restaurants in Tucumcari, this place had good reviews so we traveled about 3 miles off of I40 about 5:00 on a Sunday. The place was previously a department store or pharmacy on the Main Street. Nice mural inside. The place was busy! A little bit of a wait but it was worth it. Loved the fresh chips. Salsa was good but their creamy green sause was the bomb!! I had the mixed enchilada plate with half red sause and half green sauce, both were yummy! My husband had the combination plate and was equally pleased. People kept coming in. Workers were hustling! Jorge was pleasant. Don't pass this place up!! read more

The food was superb and so was the service. It's located in an old downtown building but was clean and light. The enchiladas were some of the best I've had, with a mixture of beef, chicken and cheese. The green sauce was extra fine an the red sauce was authentic. Thanks. read more

Found this gem in Tucumcari NM. Previous great reviews. Back of the bldg has 2 large beautiful murals with 2 across the street in front of bldg. Chips and salsa were good. Ordered from a huge lunch menu. Polo Loco w charro beans and Smothered Burritos. The portions are huge! Both orders were awesome. Get the charros for sure! Don't miss this on your way through New Mexico!! read more

Las Chaparritas - Smothered Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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Great food and friendly service! Very clean as well! Will be back! Great location on hwy 66

Great service! The food was very good. Cute downtown location. Bathrooms were clean and kid friendly. The kids cheese quesadilla was spot on for our 3 year old and my husband loved his birria tacos. Very good rice and beans too. The cheese dip was perfect for our daughter as it wasn't too spicy. read more

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The food was SO good! Grandma makes the chili rellenos and they are by far the best I've ever tasted! The service was quick and very customer friendly- what I wanted wasn't on the menu but they made it happen in a friendly cheerful fashion. If you are in town - do yourself a favor and enjoy a meal here. read more

I had the BLT with green chile. It was perfect. My wife had the enchilada plate and she loved it. Their green chile is superb. Our service from Debbie was outstanding, along with the great food. Definitely a return! read more

Chicken enchiladas in green sauce were excellent, authentic-ish. Atmosphere was casual and family oriented. They had good selection of beer and everything was priced well. Will definitely go back and recommend to others. read more

We stopped on our way thru town, you never know what you are going to get but we were very happy! Everything was delicious and homemade (and I'm from west Texas, I know good Mexican/tex-mex). The enchiladas with green sauce... I'm still thinking about it! Don't pass up this gem! Great service too! read more

Great! Very friendly service, excellent portion sizes and price. Their green sauce is delicious! You can also order everything a la carte if you don't want the rice and beans. read more

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Great food and service. Never been disappointed eating in here. Great ambience. Paintings on wall are cool

Delicious food. Wonderful staff. Beautiful murals. The horchata was the sweetest I've ever had. Tasty food all around read more

Las Chaparritas - I highly suggest the molcajete if it your first time. - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Chips were stele, not chrispy. Seem old. The salsa was really good. They have 3 different salsas, we liked the green hot. Nice kick. I ordered a burrito and a quesabirria. Food is really good. Made up for the tostadas. I'll come back here again. read more

Las Chaparritas - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

The food is fresh, authentic and worth the couple of miles off the I-40 to eat! Our waitress was so sweet and kept checking on us. Don't be expecting a big fancy restaurant because it is not however it was clean and very friendly. read more

Not from around here..... when you approach the establishment it doesn't encode the best thoughts, but inside you'll find a warm and friendly environment. The food is delicious and the staff are friendly. I enjoyed and you wi read more

Las Chaparritas - Combo platter - Mexican Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

Food was alright, I got the fajita's cost $60 for two fajita meals. Only get about 1/10th of an avocado, 1 teaspoon of sour cream. The service is horrible, we didn't get checked on not once and never got the chance to wave waitress down. All I wanted was more sides for my fajitas and another beer. Don't go here during 5-7 o'clock service is bad. Worst service I have had at a restaurant. Food was good but portions were too small and service was non-existent. read more