Cozy off-the-beaten-track restaurant, about 15 minutes from Alamogordo, 20 minutes from Tularosa. Enjoy the scenic ride on the way up! Food, service & atmosphere are always top-notch. Fresh! Homemade desserts! Large portions! Patio dining when weather permits! Recommend reservations for peak times. Also view the menu online, & call in advance for availability of certain specialty entrees. Never disappointed in over a decade! read more

Great experience up in the foothills! Food was great as usual! Wonderful way to spend the morning! read more

Great experience overall! Staff was super kind to work with setting our reservation up and ensuring we had the Beef Wellington pre-ordered. All staff on site was friendly and welcoming! The food was all delicious as well. This was our first time eating here and decided to get the beef wellington, would highly recommend! I'm sure all their other food is delicious too. read more

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I ate here last year and had a great prime rib sandwich. The food isn't cheap but its a great value due to the quality. I'd love to go again but phone is disconnected so I wonder if it has closed ? read more

This place is out of the way but amazing! The breakfast is better than anywhere in 50 mile radius! We have yet to try the dinner but certainly will soon. It looks amazing as well. Must have a reservation and must use cash. The atmosphere is homey. We highly recommend!! read more

If you look up "best places for breakfast & brunch" in Alamogordo (New Mexico), this places pops up as an option. Yeah, I can see why. There's nothin' like a homemade hot breakfast and this place delivers. We ordered the "House Favorite" which is pretty much your simple eggs, bacon, & hash browns, and two sides of their sausage patties (each side comes with two). The food comes out hot and well seasoned. The sausage was was steaming hot like they had just come out of the oven. The portions are well sized, especially the hash browns. Overall, the food was delicious. The coffee was okay, they didn't have milk alternatives on the menu, and the service was slow, but in the end it was worth it. read more

Nuckleweed Place - House Favorite with bacon - American Near Me - La Luz, New Mexico

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This restaurant is by reservation only so I recommend calling ahead. The chef does not make substitutions and, while views may differ, I suppose that is their right especially considering the restaurant's earned reputation. Yes, your gps was right. It is located in what seems to be an old double-wide trailer next to some horses in the rural hills of New Mexico. It is fitting. All the surroundings give it the perfect rustic appeal. The energy inside is like going to your auntie's house where there is a no nonsense? sensible attitude (so please be a well behaved customer) while still being warm and inviting like a hug and a warm meal. Speaking of warm meals, It is the only place in the region where you will find Eggs Benedict on the menu and it was pretty good. Waffle was unlike any other Waffle I've ever had. Like the recipe has a secret ingredient or just perfect proportions of waffle ingredients. There were soooo many strawberries on the waffle too which I loved! They have a great breakfast menu with something for everyone. Everything is tasty, fresh, and made to order. I can't wait to return. read more

Nuckleweed Place - Eggs Benny. - American Near Me - La Luz, New Mexico

Middle of nowhere home restaurant that is a great choice for those traveling to White Sands from ABQ! They are cash or check only and prefer reservations. The portions are HUGE so you'll definitely leave full. Service was good, but I also felt like I was being scolded at times?? Like I was eating at home and my mom is judging me at the same time. Bonus, there are a few friendly horses we got to pet on the property as well! read more

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Absolutely call ahead and make a reservation! This is a quality of quantity type of establishment. Fresh ingredients and a home cooked meal. Steaks are cooked to perfection for dinner. Breakfast items are fresh and crave worthy. Enjoy the ride to Nuckleweed and sit back and relax while enjoying your company at the restaurant. Service is excellent. Food is delicious. Prices are fair for the quality and quantity. For sure check out Nuckleweed! But remember - call ahead to make a reservation! read more

The restaurant may seem a little out of the way and unkempt from the outside, but it was well worth it! The biscuits and chicken fried steak were the highlight. Possibly one of the best chicken fried steaks!! The waitress let us know that they were busy when we arrived and would try to squeeze us in, which she did. Truly a hometown feel. I recommend making a reservation if planning to dine on the weekend. If coming from Alamogordo, don't be alarmed if the gps has you take a dirt road. Bring cash or check!! read more

Nuckleweed Place - Chicken fried steak, biscuit with peach jam, waffle, eggs and bacon. - American Near Me - La Luz, New Mexico

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This place is very interesting. You drive through the desert to find this local spot where they serve meals through their kitchen (or so it seems). They also have their own horse farm which is by the parking lot. Tips: 1. Download the google map so you're not lost!! 2. BRING CASH (or check they say). Credit/debit cards are NOT acceptable lol. 3. Reservations preferred. We arrived around 1pm and there were 4 groups of customers including us. The hostess aka waitress aka manager seemed very overwhelmed by the last wave of customers that entered and ordered around the same time. We waited quite a bit to get water served, food ordered, etc. The food was decent! Quality American food. The build your own burger was well cooked, crispy but soft bread, VERY CRISPY bacon wow wow wow. Wasn't overly salted. Came with pickles and more side salad! The service was interesting....... Imagine going to a grumpy grandma's home for lunch..... you gotta comply to her rules to get good food. Overall, the people were respectful and kind. Worth trying! read more

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RESERVATION ONLY.. keep this in mind. BUT, this place is amazing. Up in the mountains, great food, great service. Went with a group of 3 and we did not have a reservation but they still took us in. I would give this place 6 stars if I could. Loved it. read more

Nuckleweed Place - Omelette - American Near Me - La Luz, New Mexico

The food here is a reason to return... Delicious.Ambiance is very nice service is better then most. read more

Excellent on everything!!!! This place is quaint and very cozy. We were blown away with the quality and taste of all the food we ordered. Seriously, the food was as good if not better than some of the best restaurants we have been to. MAKE A RESERVATION AND BRING CASH. Our waitress was the owner's niece. She was on it, amazing service and very friendly. We highly recommend it! read more

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Yesterday, we drove to La Luz to eat a belated anniversary lunch at Nuckleweed Place. The many GOOD reviews were accurate. My wife had the twist sandwich (turkey, bacon, spinach and swiss cheese) with potato salad and I had the prime rib sandwich with potato salad. Both of the sandwiches were excellent and the potato salad was also very tasty. The amount of meat in the prime rib sandwich was amazingly abundant. The service was outstanding. Two things to keep in mind when visiting Nuckleweed Place are: Reservations and bring Cash or a Checkbook. Another thing to remember is that they are only open for breakfast and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays, and dinners on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. read more

Nuckleweed Place - Prime Rib sandwich with Potato Salad - American Near Me - La Luz, New Mexico

This place is a gem in the Alamogordo area. Cash only. Call & make a reservation, especially if you have a large party. Driving here - you will think you made a mistake & your GPS is taking you into the middle of nowhere. There's a sign out in front, "Nuckleweed Place" but if you're not looking, you will miss it. There's horses out front & the restaurant is located in a trailer type looking building with a patio. Do not fret. The food is amazing! You're in the right place. Plenty of parking. Both times I've come here, the food & service has been amazing. A little bit on the expensive side, this place is definitely worth it. read more

This place is all kinds of cool. Off the beaten path- we even took a bit of a dirt road to get here and it was so worth it. The scenery, the service and horses! All of it makes this such a great ambiance for a meal. Came in from out of town and my family wanted to bring us someplace special for brunch. It is a little house on a farm with a beautiful outdoor patio over looking beautiful views. The menu was just as great. For some reason this trip everyone got the biscuits and gravy. Huge portions and at a great price. This is a must visit when you are in the Alamogordo area. They serve brunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday and dinner Thursday and Fridays. I would suggest making reservations though since it is intimate and fills up fast. read more

Nuckleweed Place - American Near Me - La Luz, New Mexico

Perfect spot. Please make a reservation, bring cash. Well worth the drive. Beautiful place and delicious food.

Best meal we had during our week in Cloudcroft. The service is impeccable. Excellent timing so you have a chance to enjoy each course. The atmosphere is simple and understated, and the trip out to the restaurant is an adventure. Make a reservation and bring cash or your checkbook. I had the beef kabob and would definitely order it again. Carb conscience people, this is NOT the night to skip the bread and butter!!! It's amazing. read more

We went here with family while visiting. You need to make reservations. It's a cute quaint place in the mountains. We had cinnamon French toast this came with scrambled eggs & 2 huge pieces of sausage . The French toast was amazing ! It is with thick bread with a cinnamon crust. Delicious ! It came with 3 pieces . We also ordered a cinnamon roll. This was huge ! It had pecans & raisins & was served warm. My husband got a ham & cheese mushroom tomato omelette with hash browns . This was huge & fluffy . It was baked in the oven & came with toast . It was very good ! We had a big group & they charge 20% gratuity for parties over 4. The prices are good but it makes it expensive with this added fee. The food is delicious & the serving sizes are big ! I would recommend it. They do not accept credit cards so you need to have cash or check read more

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Still great. The steak maybe wasn't as good as last time on the sandwich. This was more like ribeye then filet and i don't do fat, so even though it's tasted great, it wasn't my fave this time. I still recommend it for those not freaked out by beef fat (it's a thing. I know, annoying. Chicken fats same for me. Nope nope). Now my husband ordered chicken fried steak. He's a big eater and couldn't finish so i ate his since i left a lot of my sandwich behind. (Again it's still a good sandwich, in fact i annoy the husband with my disdain for the fat on a ribeye he says gives it all the flavor and honestly wasn't THAT much fat even it is just me dissecting the fat off each little piece.). The man child ordered the delicious monte cristo again and omg its so wonderful. I wish it was on the breakfast menu!!!! Our server was so kind and he let my man child and me chill sipping tea while hubby ran to get cash. Don't forget. Cash and checks only! We will be back next weekend to review breakfast so I'll update again then. read more

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Worth the drive out for some of the best food in the area! Service is top notch with a small attentive staff. The ambiance is eclectic and different. We have been a couple of times and always enjoy our time and food! read more

Best ribeye I've ever had. Very quick service, friendly, and the lights inside the building made the ambiance feel very cozy. I would highly recommend going here if you're looking for a great place to have a steak dinner. read more

The shrimp scampi doesn't come with pasta, it's just shrimp. When asked for steak medium rare and it was brought out rare the server said I was wrong and I should have ordered a medium. I am a chef. She tried to correct a chef. Then told me to hurry and check the temp because the Gill needed to be shut down. After I told her i was waiting for it to rest as she asked 3x. read more

In a desert town dominated by fast food options, this is an alternative dining experience far above the common fare. Definitely worth the time to find. Home made food prepared to order. The chicken fried steak was awesome! Well worth the time to travel off the beaten path. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the location of a double wide almost makes it feel like eating at a friends house, not a restaurant. read more

Great Mediterranean salad. Lots of olives and cheese. Nice greens and dressing. Unexpected treat.

We have been to nuckleweed for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is my favorite. The place is cozy and comfortable and service is always good.

MUST KNOW: *Call & make a reservation to eat here! We weren't aware we needed to but they were very kind enough to seat us anyways. *This cute little place is a house on a farm with horses. *Cash or check only! Now about the food! Wow wow wow! Best breakfast we have eaten maybe ever! The pancakes were so fluffy & light & sweet! Perfect is truly the only way to describe them! The eggs too were fluffy and perfect. My husband had the steak & eggs combo & the steak was huge and cooked to perfection. My kids had pancakes & sausage & raved over how delicious the sausage was. All the portions were big & perfect! Everyone in our party devoured everything. The staff was so helpful & the owner who is the chef is beyond talented. Whatever your reason for being in the area whether it's for White Sands or Cloudcroft I highly recommend calling to make a reservation at this hidden gem! read more

Tried this place for the first time for lunch. They had one server who seemed overwhelmed even though they only had two tables of customers. We got the chicken fried steak and the Monte Cristo sandwich. They were not what we were expecting but were basically good. The chicken fried steak was made with ground beef, not the traditional cube or round steak. The mashed potato's and gravy that came with it was good. The Monte Cristo sandwich was also good but not what was expected. It was basically a ham sandwich on Texas toast. It was not deep fried like the Monte Cristo I have had in the past. I will try dinner to give them another chance before writing them off. read more

Delicious meal! The butter is still on my mind--so fresh and sweet and I'm thinking of it two months later. I ordered a steak with green chili and my standards have been raised. I live on the other side of the country but will make it back Nuckleweed Place with my next visit. read more

Nuckleweed Place - American Near Me - La Luz, New Mexico

This place is a hidden Gem Breakfast Lunch And Dinner Awesome ladies Steaks to Fish to pancakes to Monte Cristo Make reservation And the best French Onion Soup read more

Holy cow best eggs Benedict I've ever had in my life and it was served out in the middle of nowhere at this out-of-the-way oasis. Our table had a variety of dishes and they were all prepared correctly and we're very tasty your gravy is outstanding. Peaceful inviting environment and the wait staff was excellent. read more

Amazing food! Cute decor, much deliciousness. Parking in back, but looked more like parking in back yard of someone's house as there's no clear signage in back until you get up on the covered porch and see the sign above one of the doors that says Entrance. They give you a mini fruit plate just for being seated, though they need a mister as mine were too dried out to be palatable. Loved the thought though! Excellent touch! Pancakes and biscuits and (white) gravy were PERFECT for this vegetarian. Yum, yum, YUM!! Eggs were too soupy in oil, but otherwise food was worth the drive from Cloudcroft! read more

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This has become a family favorite of ours. It was recommended to me by one of my clients and I'm so glad I took the chance! BRING CASH. BRING CASH. BRING CASH. This is a cash only restaurant and you will not find an atm nearby ! Just a heads up ! Other than that the portions here are HUGE. We didn't know what to expect so when we first ordered we ordered way too much. Now we know that their portions are bigger so we order only what we can eat. If you have any left over food, they will wrap it in a cute little swan made of foil. Unfortunately they don't have " to go " orders or boxes to take home left overs. We fell in love with their French toast! It's the best French toast you'll have here in NM ! I love that everyone here is very welcoming. We've been here maybe 3/4 times already and the waiter has learned our names already which means a lot ! Please don't forget to make a reservation, breakfast gets busy but I promise it is so worth the wait and the drive up to nuckleweed is so refreshing! Love this place ! read more

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What a find! We have recently moved to Alamogordo and although there are all the usual " commercial " names where one can eat .... None of them really appeal. We drove out into the mountains and had breakfast at Nuckleweed.... Small, relaxed and friendly. The Breakfast menu is amazing ... we had Eggs Benedict which was delicious. The Dinner menu looks amazing... reservations must be made and cash only ... which if you know in advance is fine. This will become a regular haunt... read more

Visiting from out of town, this was a great experience. Although they're located a little far out and they only accept cash or check, the service and food were great. Highly recommend. read more

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A must go!!! Little trailer out in the middle of nowhere.... best french toast ever! Go go go.... just go, you will not be disappointed. Truly a hidden New Mexico gem. Now this is what makes New Mexico a treasure.... finding little places like this off the beaten path. The staff is beyond accommodating.... but the french toast.... O...M...G!!! I can't express it enough. We will be back Nuckleweed, that is for sure. read more

Nuckleweed Place - American Near Me - La Luz, New Mexico

What a pleasant surprise to find such an unassuming little bistro located so close to...nothing! The food was incredible. It was fresh, well prepared and delicious. The chef and support staff are accomplished at preparing a well balanced menu. Everything was prepared to order and well executed. The bread was wonderful. The sides received the same attention as the entree. Try this place! It's worth the drive. read more

Honestly one of the best finds since moving here! The drive up is beautiful and when you get there it looks like someone's home but there is an entrance sign so don't be deterred! Everyone is super friendly and the food is just absolutely amazing and worth the adventure! The stuffed French toast is spectacular! I highly recommend this place! Open sat and Sundays :) perfect spot to get away and relax! read more

Nuckleweed Place - American Near Me - La Luz, New Mexico

Hidden (literally) Treasure! Reservations required for dinner only but I highly recommend you make reservations for brunch hour as well, especially for parties larger than 4 people. It's a quaint little restaurant hidden in the desert canyons, large party accommodation is limited. read more

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