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    Las Chaparritas

    4.6 (33 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sunny side up egg with the pork chop.
    Alexey G.

    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!

    Red chili pork chunks
    Ryan P.

    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.

    Greec chile encaladas
    Whitney B.

    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!

    Michael G.

    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.

    Huevos rancheros with green chile and papitas
    Anna H.

    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!

    Smothered Burrito

    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!!

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    Devry A.

    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.

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    9 months ago

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

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

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    Great food! It really is authentic Mexican food! Amazing service and very inviting atmosphere.

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    Casual restaurant. Good food and our server Maria was friendly. Fast service. If you're headed down the 40, you should check it out.

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    Good little food truck. Tacos priced well and tasty, service is fast, cold drinks, it's a winner!

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    Chico's Tortas y Piñas Lokas - Carne Asada platter

    Chico's Tortas y Piñas Lokas

    4.1(593 reviews)
    55.6 mi
    $$

    When we first walked in, we were greeted immediately by one of the family members. Cute little gift…read moreshop items adorn the walls and around the cash wrap we were sitting in the corner of the restaurant and had a nice view out of the window. We were immediately asked for our drink order now they do serve beer here and it's my understanding the margaritas are made with wine. We just had water as we had had a long day traveling and just needed to rehydrate. I included some pictures of the food that we ordered, but I wanted to note that the chips and salsa was very good. The chips were made of corn and salted lightly and served warm. The salsa was handmade and on the spicy side I had a bowl of Caldo de Res ( beef soup with vegetables. Definitely comfort food and I highly recommend) and a homemade pork green chili tamale on the side. The tamale was flavored outstanding, but was a little lacking on the meat and slightly on the dry side, but I would definitely order it again because it was authentic and the flavor was great. The other person in my party had a quesadilla stuffed with chicken. I didn't have a photo of that, but it was the fattest quesadilla I've ever seen they raved about it. The restaurant was relatively full. I noticed in the parking lot that most of the license plates were from out of state so since this restaurant is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico located off the interstate of I 40 many of these patrons were traveling we're passing through. A lot of individual people eating alone as well at the bar. The service was fantastic. There was two young ladies working together in tandem definitely family members. Both had great big smiles on their faces. I did comment to both of them not to work too hard and both responded "oh we have been since the day they we were born" as they chuckled, commenting something along that line with warm smiles and a chuckle. This particular restaurant gets high marks for me as I compare it to the one down the end of the street also on this historic route 66 that I reviewed not just four or five weeks ago at three stars. I would highly recommend this place over the competitor. Not only for flavor of food but Service, atmosphere and pricing. I travel through here quite often and I will definitely make a point to come back and try several different menu items. I will be sure to ask the owners what they recommend and report back and review that for all that maybe are following in case you happen to come through here to this family owned an operated gem.

    First time and the service was very friendly and on top of things. The atmosphere was pleasant and…read morethe food was very good. The salsa they serve with the cups is really good. They do not have a full bar so the only margarita I could get was a frozen one. It was very good and tasty actually for not usually drinking these. This is a nice place and we would go back. Definitely recommended.

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    Chico's Tortas y Piñas Lokas - Chico's interior.

    Chico's interior.

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    Jettfire Barbeque - Loaded JETTFIRE Nachos!!!!!

    Jettfire Barbeque

    5.0(2 reviews)
    87.0 mi

    The best, most tender, succulent barbecue I've had anywhere! The dark meat chicken quarter was…read moreexquisite and so smoky and flavorful. The chopped beef sandwich was sensational with underlying seasoning that gave it more depth of flavor than most barbecue I've had. I look for Jetfire food truck everywhere I go where there are food trucks!

    It was late in the afternoon so I wasn't sure if there would be any food trucks we liked next to…read morethe Clovis library, but I was certain that neither Lee nor I felt like cooking this evening. There were only three: one with Asian food with all its fresh bean sprouts and green onions and crispy fried rice, one with super crispy fried chicken, and the barbecue truck, Jetfire. The owner (I guessed) was out front, talking to another guy. I asked if they were open and if they had anything that a couple of old folks who couldn't chew "too good" could eat, maybe some brisket so fatty it would melt in your mouth. He kind of shook his head and then said, "I could chop some brisket up nice and soft and put it on a plate with two sides or a sandwich or just some meat by the pound?" Long story slightly shorter, he disappeared into the Jetfire truck and emerged a few minutes later with 2 chopped beef sandwiches, 2 sides of beans, 1 side of mac-n-cheese and a side of potato salad. We took it home and began eating some of the finest barbecue I've tasted in a very long time -- maybe sometime in the 30 years or so I lived in Austin, TX, and it wasn't just the chopped brisket -- each dish was a treat unto itself! The beef had bits of charred fat concentrated with the smoke and maybe worcestershire and horseradish? I don't know, but it was delectable! The bun was perfectly toasted on the grill in butter or maybe beef fat. The potato salad was the perfect combination, IMO, of vinegary, mustardy and mayonnaisey and the mac-n-cheese was the perfect texture of soft but not soggy with a lighter, a little sweeter sauce and chunks of Velveeta in it to give you an occasional burst of cheesy flavor. I think the folks running this truck have a secret ingredient that gives everything a depth and complexity you don't find just anywhere. This has become my go-to barbecue in the area and I recommend it to any BBQ lover. Plus the gentleman who rustled up this food for us was a damn nice guy! The plates were 10 bucks a piece-- well, worth the price, but one plate with one extra side would have been more than enough for the two of us who have fairly light appetites. (We will enjoy leftovers tomorrow!) Thank you, Jetfire!

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    Jettfire Barbeque - JETTFIRE BARBEQUE LOGO

    JETTFIRE BARBEQUE LOGO

    Jettfire Barbeque - Famous loaded spud, with smoke brisket and sausage, with two sides.

    Famous loaded spud, with smoke brisket and sausage, with two sides.

    Jettfire Barbeque - Mouthwatering full rack ribs.

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    Mouthwatering full rack ribs.

    La Cita - Fajitas

    La Cita

    3.9(183 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    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.

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    La Cita - Outside front entrance

    Outside front entrance

    La Cita - Chile Relleno New Mexico Style

    Chile Relleno New Mexico Style

    La Cita

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    Las Chaparritas - mexican - Updated May 2026

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