Such a great find in Santa Rosa. Mr. Bee's Coffee & Tea is warm, welcoming, and has a fun retro…read moreatmosphere that makes you want to hang out for a while. We ordered the Breakfast Bowl and it was incredible: fresh ingredients, great portion, and packed with New Mexico flavor. The Zia Latte was outstanding too, with cinnamon and anise that made it feel really special compared to a typical latte. You can tell they care about what they serve. Friendly service, great coffee, great food, and a space that feels like a true community spot. Definitely worth a stop. We will absolutely be back next time we pass through.

We came across this place by chance driving from California to Texas and the nearest Starbucks was…read morelike 40-70miles away (I can't remember now) and we needed a little "pick me up" for our road trip. This cute little coffee shop was not hard to find, it's located in a little town out of no where. As soon as I walked in, the first thing I see is the rainbow flag on the wall and I tell my son.. hey they represent your gang! :-) The next thing I notice is the rest of the cute decor. There was 2 other people in the coffee shop when we got there and shortly after others started to come in. They had a display case with a few baked goods and they have some unique flavors. I got the coffee with honey and it was quite good. It gave me a little boost in energy. I wanted a little more energy, but it did what it needed to do to get me to my next destination. The shop has several tables and thank goodness they had a restroom! Restroom was semi clean, but overall the place was clean. If I was ever in the area again, I would definitely stop here again and give this place another chance. Parking is not bad, there's not a lot of people so it was not an issue. There's other businesses nearby and I'm not sure what the day to day looks like, but it did not seem busy at all. The locals seem to like this place as it's rated pretty high. I did not get a chance to try the baked goods, but they did look delicious, if I ever come back then I would love to try that next time!

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.

Wow-- this place was fabulous. Came here since Joseph's was…read moreclosed, and I can see why it was packed on a Sunday evening. Tried the "build your own Mexican dinner", with a chicken enchilada, relleno and crispy beef taco. All scrumptious. The relleno was so tender! Instead of rice, they served posole. Never saw that before. Partner got home fried chicken, reportedly very good. Big menu.

Overall the place is less than enjoyable, but not bad. Food, service, and the gift shop all fall…read morebelow a "good" experience. Wings are similar to stopping at a gas station Chili cheese fries are lacking in chili and replaced by an unfamiliar & questioning sauce Anything fried is so overly fried/breading coating to taste anything other than that Cheese curds are good

This breakfast/pastry/coffee joint is a MUST visit place in Tucumcari - historic point on Route 66!…read more Right across the street from many wonderful motels (walking distance!!) it sits on the corner with plenty of parking, easy to access. The building is bright and fun colored, and really has a 50s touch to it. The cafes interior was so warm and welcoming. Cushioned chairs, newspapers, lots of plants, Route 66 books laid out to read ... it is absolutely a peaceful place to spend your morning. Butter yellows, rich greens, and brick walls! Just so homey. I ordered an iced hazelnut latte, coffee cake and peach and ginger yogurt parfait! AMAZING! The coffee was a great mix of strong coffee flavored and sweet hazelnut. Coffee cake was yummy with small walnuts throughout, moist cinnamon parts and a crisp top! My yogurt parfait was my favorite, the peach and ginger addition being a compote. So unique and delicious, I'm so glad I tried it. Drew got two quiches and a strawberry lemonade! He loved both. The staff was extremely welcoming, helpful and kind to us while ordering, and offered to box up my coffee cake for the road. Making conversation about where we are from and what brings us here, they really made us feel at home all the way in New Mexico!

What an unexpected delight! This is a must-visit. Welcoming, cute as a button, easy parking,…read morefriendly staff, and absolutely great baked goods. There are even treats for your dog. It feels like it really kept the spirit of Route 66. I saved this place for any time we come through town, and so should you.

Our regular stop when we travel this route. Food is always…read moredelicious, hot. Salad bar ingredients were fresh. Wait staff is on friendly. Decor is chosen to reflect Route 66 memorabilia.

A gem of a restaurant on Historic Route 66 in Tucumcari!…read moreFriendly, welcoming staff. Reasonable prices! Specials will not disappoint! Nice menu. Great local beer selection! Holiday decor is over the top.

Different place-- attached to a hardware store. Pretty good barbeque. We shared a plate of ribs…read moreand brisket. Friendly service.

Friendly, clean, not far off the main drag and highway I40. There in Tucumcari is a great little…read moreBBQ joint cum old fashioned Ranch Supply store. Lots of memorabilia to walk through and things that you could buy right now - dishes, clothes, vintage items. One large bathroom - roomy and clean with a super funny and relevant sign above the toilet. Welcomed into the place and asked if we were eating with them or was it take away. Eating In. Found the cafe part of the place stood and pondered the menu (pretty much same menu as posted in the pics) and decided what meats we each wanted on our 2 meat plate + 2 sides. Spicy sausage link with cheese, brisket, slaw and potato salad for him; ham and turkey meat for me with the beans (warned that they'd be talking later) and slaw. Each had a big slice of bread + butter and a sugar cookie. Drinks of lemonade and unsweetened tea were all you could drink and came as part of the meal. There are canned sodas and bottled Coca Cola for an extra price. I saw there was fresh coffee in the pot. All food was very delicious, fresh made, and served generous sized portions. We had so much leftovers we have a good start on tonight's dinner/supper. On the television was the Western/INSP channel with High Chaparral playing. Blast from the past. Great Wall art all over the place, and even outside on the "patio" area where there's cooking going on (spare ribs were smoking for tomorrow's customers). This looks to be a family run business with a friendly attitude. As the husband went to pay the owner-ess started to type in the credit card machine. My husband asked "Do you take cash" to which she replied "yes, we just do see it much." There ain't many a truer statement, everywhere we go it's typically the card. Husband tried to leave a tip and she wouldn't accept it. Just come on back again. I highly recommend this place as a stop over for a leisurely, friendly meal. As we left, the husband said "Nice ole folks ... Usually we have to pay for the cookie (home baked sugar cookie) and they gave it to us free as part of the meal."

There ain't much happening in Santa Rosa. So ya gotta rate places relative to where you are and…read morewhat you got for options. If this was Albuquerque I'd give this establishment a 3/5 just because I know I could do better. But here in Santa Rosa? It's a solid 5 star dining opportunity. The food is decent, the prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly enough.

Lousy waitstaff (didn't know if they had beer on tap), cared more about her cell phone than her…read morecustomers. Chips and salsa, normally comped, were $5.99 (not worth .50) . Prices were on the high side, especially when the food arrived and it was obviously pre cooked and microwaved (part of the enchalda plate was warm, part cool, part cold). Avoid this place

The food, the service and the ambiance was great. Food was delicious, however it is a bit priceyread more

Friends took us here, first time here so not knowing what to expect. Facility is decorated nice,…read morewelcoming country decor. No one at the front directing or a greeting so glad my friends gave instructions. Wife and I split a Sheriff Parker burger which was ok, all love led to be double patty but was able to get just one. Burger looked good on paper but was not , even with all the items it had notate and was cold. It took more time than it should and my buddy had to go check. Deserts there liked good but did not have one. Might be a good place for breakfast or lunch but I'd skip it for dinner.

This Starbucks in Roswell, New Mexico is hitting on all cylinders…read more They handle a very busy drive-through while keeping the store immaculately clean, which speaks to how well the location is managed. The space is smaller than many Starbucks locations, yet it operates more efficiently than some much larger stores. My pitch to make Starbucks bring back the "been there" series. The discovery series, pales in comparison. The staff is top-notch and clearly experienced. A special shout-out to Shelly, who has worked for the company for approximately 18 years. Does Starbucks have an award pin for year's service? She has an exceptional ability to understand customers' needs the moment they approach. It is clear that she genuinely enjoys her work and takes pride in the company, and that energy carries through the entire store. The music volume is ideal. During my travels over the past few months, I've noticed that some Starbucks locations play their music far too loudly. This store has found the right balance, creating an atmosphere that is welcoming without being distracting. Efficient, clean, and extremely well run. this Roswell Starbucks sets a strong standard. I think the Uber delivery person that picks up Starbucks could possibly be an alien!

Grabbed a couple drinks here yesterday, a cookie crumble frap and a banana protein matcha latte…read more Employees were nice but the drinks took a little longer than anticipated. The frap was fine but I literally only took about three drinks of the matcha and it was gone because the cup was completely full of ice. I didn't notice it when they gave it to me but I did notice that it was almost half foam. It tasted fine but the amount of ice was crazy.

Ah, the shining star of the Portales culinary scene. I had a ham and turkey sandwich here that was…read morethe pinnacle of freshness. They even let me substitute Dijon mustard for the mayonnaise it usually comes with which elevates the sandwich to another level. And the frito pie is likely the best I've ever had, delicious layers of house-made chili, cheese, and Fritos. Yummy!

Came for lunch and was pleasantly surprised with how good this place was. Staff was friendly and…read morehelpful. The decor was all over the place but I think it made the shop unique. I got the Bandito sandwich which was awesome and it was obviously freshly made. Everyone else in my group shared the same experience. Would absolute come back!!