MAKE IT A PRIORITY TO STOP HERE!…read more We walked in to get a little coffee and after being greeted by the gentlemen at the front and seeing the young lady in the back preparing some new bakery items I knew this was the place. We ordered some pastries and coffee. We loved them so much we got some more to go so we can enjoy later in the day in our hotel. Absolutely among best home made fresh bakery items I have had. Stop by and support!

Carlson Coffee was worth a caffeine stop…read more I popped in on August 3, 2026 after a night's rest in Tucumcari. It's located on Route 66 Boulevard near the Blue Swallow Motel. Service was friendly even though I had to say three different times I wanted an iced latte. Lol. My iced vanilla latte ($5.75) was good. I needed to stir it quite often to maintain a consistent taste, though. A bakery called Goodies Go Last also shares space with this little shop. All items are charged on one ticket. They also had an array of souvenirs. Cash or plastic was accepted. Plenty of parking.

On a very hot August 2, 2026, I parked on the street in front of a building that shares space with…read moreKandels Street Sips. This place is located near the Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari, NM. I wanted iced coffee. Then I wanted iced tea. So what did I settle on? A 16 oz dirty soda called the Sweet Red Solution (cream soda, ice cream, cherry syrup, topped with whipped cream & a cherry). Lol. It was a delicious sweet treat to beat the heat. They sell lots of other drink items and snacks. I also requested a pup cup for my dog waiting in the air-conditioned Jeep. That set me back $8. Card and cash was accepted. Service was friendly. Check their hours before heading there. They currently are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Stopped in for a frosty beverage and wound up ordering a…read morepizza and getting some loose tea too. Walked in while out in the area visiting. A large open space with high ceilings. Several tables and chairs along with some booths. Walk up counter service was friendly and kind. I ordered a dirty soda to start and then got a wrap and a pizza to go, then found loose teas on the wall and needed some butterfly pea flower tea, so grabbed a large bag of it as well. My soda was made to order, old school style like the way they made them back before soda came in cans and bottles. It was refreshing and flavorful and hit the spot. The wrap and pizzas were both also made fresh to order. Both also were very good. A friendly, community oriented eatery that provides a safe space for every one, as well as eats and treats for visitors to enjoy while there. 4 Stars a great little business that is a community hub and worth your support 01319

We received a recommendation from Mike from the Sunset Motel. He told us Del's was a great place…read morefor dinner and cocktails. He explained the restaurant served New Mexico liquor that tasted like regular liquor. So we found the restaurant in Tucumcari, NM. We got there at 6:15 and we should have arrived at 5:00. There was a wall of people waiting to be seated. We received a beeper that would tell us when we could be seated. We waited for 45 minutes and the four of us we were seated at a round table in the bar. Our servers name was Corina, she was amazing, she was the bar tender for the entire restaurant and was the server for 4 tables in the bar. She took our order for drinks and our appetizer and entrees. We all wanted the fried Catfish, however we found out they were completely out of it! And Friday they would have a shipment. My husband and I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. My husband ordered the baked potato with coleslaw . Our friends ordered the same. The meatloaf was delicious and the sides were tasty. We really enjoyed the quiet setting in the bar. There were lots of tables toward the entrance, and the people waiting for a table spilled out by the diners. So we were happy to sit in the bar where it was quiet and more intimate. We were so happy with our food and drinks we decided to go back the next day. So we arrived at 4:45 and requested the bar. We were served by Toni, she was a kick! We loved her sense of humor and her service. We had another wonderful meal. We wanted to reorder the meatloaf because it was sooo good. Unfortunately they were out of it! So we had catfish which was good. Toni made the best martini's using all distilled liquor from New Mexico . They don't have a regular liquor license which is extremely expensive in NM. The martini's were delicious, Toni knows how to make great Martin's. We highly recommend this restaurant, get there early wait times can be 45 minutes to an hour!

Stopped in this landmark spot for a bite to eat while in town visiting. Del's has been on the route…read more66 map for decades. Still has its traditional roadside interior, heavy wooden, kitschy, tourist destination vibe. We were greeted walking in and seated promptly. The hostess brought menus with her. We sat in the bar area the evening of out donner there. Our server was funny, upbeat and kind. She made our meal there enjoyable. A varied menu with a little bit of everything on it for all kinds of taste buds. After giving the menu a good look, I opted for their Chili Relenos with Hatch chilis. A nice serving with a pair of well prepared chilis, rice and beans with some diced tomato and lettuce. It was a good meal, the rellenos were done well, nice cheese stuffed, breaded and fried near perfect. All in all a good meal 4 Stars a solid choice in a town with limited options 01321

My husband and I are driving cross country from N.C. to AZ. When ever we do road trips like this, I…read morealways like to stop at either pilots, loves or flying j. They are never over crowded and it's always easy to drive in and out. This location was pretty clean! We made a quick restroom stop and decided to fill up the car as well. The bathrooms were extremely neat! I love that. I hate going into any restroom where it's filthy and stinks. This place did a great job at making sure everything was neat, clean and smelling good. This Station had a lot of choices when it came to snacks, drinks, food and merchandise. It's always great to have plenty of choices. I took a long time to try and determine what snacks to grade before we drove off... a staff member came up and asked if I needed help... I couldn't decide on what to get and this young lady helped me! Sometimes too many choices can be extremely difficult! Lol Check out was simple and quick. The cashier was super friendly. Great pit stop during our long drive!

The thing I will say about Loves is it's more than just gas, It's a convenient store with plenty of…read moreauto trucker type items as well. The gas is high quality. The bathrooms were clean, and the staff were keeping things stocked and clean. They also had some fresh cut fruit, which was a nice change of pace instead of regular junk food. They also usually have some type of hot food available, whether it's a restaurant that's part of it or a hot sandwich cold sandwich area.They have a consistent product. There's plenty of trucker services from showers to qas and parking that were adequate for the truckers and for vehicles.

Goodies Go Last Bakery shares space with Carlson Coffee…read more The building they split time in is near the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, NM, on the original Route 66 Boulevard. It was shortly after 8:30 AM on August 3, 2026, when I walked in without my dog as I assumed she would not be welcomed. The parking lot layout is a bit awkward - maybe the lines need repainting, but there were plenty of spaces. A few patrons were sitting a various tables or booths when I walked in. The counter service was friendly, but their baked goods are absolute fire. The only item I requested reheated was the crustless quiche that came with green chile, cheddar, and bacon ($5.95). This savory item was moist and heavenly. I had to decelerate myself in eating it. Lol. When I got home later that day, I munched on my peanut butter cookie ($2.25). I am a huge peanut butter fan so this was my favorite item. Imprinted with a Zia symbol, the cookie had a curious balance of softness and a light crunch. For my daughters, I splurged a bit on Dubai chocolate truffles ($6.95 each). They were much richer than the girls anticipated, but I enjoyed the bites I had. So many other items I wanted to try if only I had more time and stomach capacity... I'm a fan.

Definitely worth the stop!! Amazing coffee and sweets got some cute Route 66 souvenirs too!!read more

08/27/2026 Thursday 6:15pm. Driving into the area is a little sad. So many closed and dilapidated…read morebuildings 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.

Dined in and it did not disappoint! Huge dining room. Enjoyed giant michaladas and an assortment of…read moreentrees. The green chile here is so yummy. I have had their breakfast a lot and this was my first time doing dinner. The service was fast and attentive. We had whole fried snapper, taquitos, fajitas, and smothered burrito. The burrito was huge! For dessert we had tres leches cake and flan which got eaten so fast we didn't take a photo! Must try if passing thru the historic town of tucumcari.

This was a good Mazapan shake. They have all kinds, cereal shakes, twinkie shakes, banana splits…read morethat looks delicious. They have all kinds of flavors and combination shaved ice. Windows you walk up to, no seating, but your car is perfect -especially if you want to sit and watch beautiful sunset. Service was quick and young lady at window was nice and patient with all my questions. Thank you. This was definitely a treat

Super Friendly! Delicious waffle cones and ice cream! Will return during our stops on Route 66!read more

The JX Ranch Natural Beef is much more than a producer of succulent tender meat. The owners Tom…read moreand Mimi are genuine people--Tom from New Mexico, and Mimi from Sweden, the perfect friendly combination. This is a review of the JX Ranch Natural Beef, but I have to say a few words on the other side to these great people. Not only do they produce wonderful Natural Beef, they also run a 7,000-acre working ranch and guest ranch also. That is right Wranglers you can get your cattle ranch kicks any time you want at this place. Check out--http://www.jxranch.com. Operated since 2004 the JX Ranch produces all Natural Beef, grass finished, dry aged, lean and hormone free beef. I was referred to this place by my good friend Vanessa. Mimi comes to Clovis about every 3 weeks, and I missed out. I didn't get in on the "Reserve your Beef" trip on their website. This is defiantly a "Word of Mouth" business, and I have heard a lot of good from many people. Soooo... I thought I would drive to them...Yes it was 1.5 hour drive one way. If you taste this beef you would do the same, so don't judge. I am a very passionate Rib-Eye Steak lover, but when I was talking to Mimi she said, I should try the Sirloin steak, and I would like it better. Ok.. this is the only time I will say this in any of my reviews.... (I did a side by side comparison of both cuts)...Ok.. the Sirloin was very tender and full of flavor, and I would choose it over my beloved Rib-Eye. But only with JX Ranch beef. I love this beef, very high quality. It would be very hard to go back to super-market meat. Also as a test, I made jerky out of the cubed beef, and the sirloin steak that was seared on the grill. I have to be honest, I received some high marks on the jerky, but I have to give the credit to JX Ranch's beef. Huh.. what to eat now?

Their beef is delicious and a pretty decent price for the quality. Even with shipping I found the…read moreprice extremely reasonable. The orders have come quickly and the people I've talked with at JX Rancher are incredibly nice. The only reason I stopped ordering was the hassle. They seem to have problems keeping their orders straight. They told me I was getting something I wasn't, billed the wrong paypal account and sent me multiple invoices for the incorrect amount. It was easier for me to just buy grassfed from the butcher but I definitely feel like I'm sacrificing quality for convenience.