From the moment you step inside Mad Jack's, you will be greeted by friendly staff, a Disney Land…read morestyle line queue with great theming and awards on the walls, and of course, the unbeatable aroma of some of the best smoked meat you will EVER have. I'll keep this short and put my Yelp flag proudly in the ground right here in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. As somebody who lives in Tennessee and travels regularly all across the map. I think that Mad Jack's may be the best BBQ I've had in the entire US (full stop). This is indeed the barbecue spot you've been looking for! There is one reason alone that I walked away mad from my experience at Jack's. It was the realization that this incredible establishment is so far away from me and now all other barbecue spots will now pale in comparison. Well played, Jack... well played. ------------------------------ Experience Grade: Ambience: A+ Service / Staff: A+ Barbecue: A++

Pork ribs are very average. So if they are out of the specialty ribs, try the brisket. The half…read morechicken looked awesome. Cornbread is huge and delicious! Service was awesome. Sunday and we were in line from 11 till one, but the weather and the people were all very pleasant, May 31, 2026. An abundance of seating inside and covered outside.

Once again, they did not disappoint. If anything, the food has gotten better! Ordered the mushroom…read moreswiss burger again, with bacon added. The burger had a really good grilled taste. I don't consume sugary sodas (or nasty aspertame diet drinks!), so last time I had a tea, this time they had Zero Dr. Pepper, and it just brought the whole meal together, lol. (PS - The "Zero" sodas have aspertame as well, but much less than the "diet" drinks. They are mostly sweetened with sucralose, which isn't exactly healthy for you, but tastes 100% better and is better for you than aspertame). We love Hi-D-Ho, and their prices are decent.

Kinda cool old school diner vibe. You can either get car service. Or sit on the patio. We attempted…read moreto sit on the patio. BUT - it was windy and we were getting pelted with sand. So back to our car we retreated Spouse and child got burgers and fries. They said they were OK. Needed salt. I got the BLT. So much bacon. So good. Serves on Texas Toast. Got a side of onion rings. Also so good.

If you are anywhere near Alamagordo, you MUST stop! My hubs…read moreand I road trip a lot, eating everything along the way. This is now the Top Stop for a sandwich for us. Number One!

Fresh deli meats and cheeses. Boars Head! Bread was fresh and soft! Ordered the large and split…read moreit. Generous on the meat too.

We thought this place was great. The waitresses are the real deal. Pro's. And the food was…read moregenerous and tasty. If you are in the mood for some good ol' comforting diner food, you've found the place. Plus it's open at 7:00 AM every day if you are an early bird. Oddly, it's filled with the former owner's collection of signed photo's and item's which belonged to famous people, mostly country music stars and a couple of athletes. Gives you something to look at while you wait for your heavy, satisfying breakfast. Great find!

This place was really good. The waitresses were overworked for sure, especially the cooks. Seemed…read moreto only be 2 of each, & they had been there all day (our waitress was at least). They did a great job though. The waitresses & cooks Food was delicious. I got the chicken fajita tacos. Would've liked more chicken, but it was good. Beans and rice had a lot of flavor as well Friend got a burger, & she Said it was great. Her tots were good as well Ambiance was that of a casual diner. It was a good spot! Will def come back to try out their breakfast

Food is fresh and really good This place gives grandmas…read morehouse vibes when it comes to their food!

I usually stop by on my way to Ruidoso and grab lunch for the road because i absolutely love their…read moretaquitos, beans rice and guacamole! My husband and i stopped by Friday to get my taquitos , some guacamole and some tamales. As we drove away i realized they forgot to add our guacamole. We promptly turned around and i ran inside real quick to grab it. The cashier/waitress insisted they had given it to me and I politely explained that they definitely did not. She immediately had an attitude, stormed off into the kitchen, came back and sat down by the register and didn't say another word to me. The other cashier/waitress witnessed this behavior and politely apologized (she was busy with another customer as the other girl continued to sit in the chair and ignore me). Once the other waitress/cashier was done helping the other customer she went back into the kitchen to retrieve my guacamole while the rude one continued to sit in the chair and ignore me. Again , the food is great , but i think i'll pass next trip through. Service/attitude like that isn't worth the stop.

I stayed in Alamogordo while visiting White Sands National Park, and came to Waffle & Pancake…read moreShoppe for brunch. Now, I'm a big fan of Waffle House, and I thought that this restaurant would be a cheap(er) imitation of Waffle House, but I was very pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was very crowded when I arrived and there were many customers who were waiting to be seated. Luckily, I found a spot at the bar so I didn't have to wait long. I had the 2 Egg Plate breakfast. The hashbrowns were nice and crispy, and the eggs were cooked just as I like them. Despite the restaurant being very busy, the waitress provided excellent service, showing remarkable patience and attentiveness to all patrons. She ensured every customer was satisfied with their food and kept all coffee cups filled. I also noticed that the staff exhibited outstanding teamwork and communication, creating an unexpectedly positive and efficient atmosphere.

I love the food there, the prices are very reasonable and you know it's good when everyone and…read moretheir mother are willing to wait. I wish they had like a breakfast salad or some kind of "greens" but I love the food regardless

Everything I come to town from California to visit family, we go get a sundae. Always greatread more

First I'd like to apologize for this review in advance…read more The problem is the last 2 times I've gone for hot dogs. The buns are hard very hard and stale. After the first time I was hoping it was an overlook, but that's not it. Compliments on the cheerful and smiling faces. Remember your establishment is not only working on people skills but u serve food also and the quality of the buns are lacking. Chuck

30minutes to get 4 drinks still haven't gotten them absolutely horrible service from staff entire…read morebeach needs to be shut down

Songs from the 70's, and a delicious dinner from Alamogordo's Sonic is the perfect way to head to…read morethe mountains! What more could you ask for? Loaded with five dogs in tow, Sonic is a fast way to drive thru quickly, get a tasty meal, and be on your way. Highly recommended!

Wife and I made an excellent choice of going from Alamogordo to go eat lunch here. Very clean and…read morenicely decorated ambience. Even though this was our first time here, the owner was so super nice to us, felt like we were at home! Food was very good and prices are so reasonable. We ordered a banana split for desert ( sorry, no picture ) but it was so good! You have to try this! Highly recommend this treasure, we loved it. Support local.

Breakfast is Great here, Service is excellent…read more Ambience reminds me of a country kitchen

Fast and efficient, order was perfect and food was great. Drive through worker was very kind.read more

We're in drive thru and have been waiting for our order 45 minutes. In Drive Thru! This is…read moreridiculous. Why would anybody come here?