We used to eat here years ago and haven't been back to Ruidoso in years and this was one of the…read morefirst places we wanted to come because nothing is better being up in the mountains than hatch green chile New Mexican food! The food here was good but it wasn't as great as I had remembered. The chips were well seasoned and the hot sauce was very tasty. I got the green chili chicken enchiladas ($18) which are open faced enchiladas and come with cheese sour cream beans and rice, and they were pretty good, not great. My mom got the ground beef taco salad ($12) which comes with cheese, tomato & sour cream. She liked it but she didn't love it. Overall this was a good dining experience but was not great. Four stars.

My husband and I were in Ruidoso for a month and found the wonderful Casa Blanca. First time we…read moreboth had the chicken verde enchiladas. They were so wonderful that we went back again to try something else. We both had the Casa Combo with green & red sauce. We also ordered the salsa verde appetizer. Everything was amazing! Flavorful, spicy, and unique. The service was also marvelous. Thank you Casa Blanca

ALWAYS FANTASTIC!!!!!!! Every visit every meal always delicious and the service is always…read moreconsistently wonderful! Would recommend it to anybody anytime!

The Good- Cinnamon roll was amazing…read moreEgg white scramble was yummy Waitress was sweet The Bad- Pancakes extremely undercooked (that stunk because it was my main reason for going) We go back at the end of July- will be needing pancakes again-- probably stick with Log Cabin if that's your main want If you want a cinnamon roll- go here

Attentive staff, clean facility and good food. My favorite Mexican food in Ruidoso. Chile relleno…read moreplate is my favorite, hubby loves the quesa tacos.

Great breakfast, portions are big. Hamburgers are very good. But the Mexican food is so-so. If you…read morewant a guacamole salad or toasts your in for a shock. The recipe is 1/2 jalapeño, 2/4 onion and 1/4 tomato. The beans are so soupy your tortilla falls apart before you can eat it. Service is fair, ambiance is open tables with sbout 8 booths.

My favorite item here was the burritos. They were a good size and had good flavor. My second…read morefavorite thing was the Horchata, it was so delicious and refreshing. The variety of salsa they had were quite good too, they varied in spiciness so I'm sure anyone could find one they'd like. The caldo de res was good, but I prefer it made with a different type of meat. The pozole could have used more hominy but that's just personal preference, it had good flavor but it was very spicy so keep that in mind if you can't handle heat. The place has plenty of seating, free WiFi, and good friendly service. The only thing lacking was ambiance, at least when I was there, there was no music playing, just the sound of other customers eating, and my thoughts. You order at the counter, they do have to-go orders, and they have a large variety of options on their menu so if you're hungry I'm sure you'll find something you'll like.

Do not be turned off by the antiquated looks and lack of ambience. I almost did. But I had already…read morebeen looking for a quick cafe style place to eat tacos and I decided to just get back off the car to give this one a try. They have a free chips bar with several salsas. The chips were fresh and the salsas were tasty! I ordered chilaquiles, he recommended the red ones. The salsa was delicious (a bit too hot, and I can take hot) the chilaquiles chips were freshly fried and they were crispy and chewy, perfect to my taste. I paired them with a pineapple agua fresca, and it was also made from real fruit and delicious. I was very glad I decided to give it a chance. The food was way better than average. Pretty much the the best Mexican food I've had in Ruidoso. It had real depth and real Mexican tones. Not just some guy making Mexican food, but someone that knows the true depth of Mexican flavors.

It's disappointing to leave this less-than-stellar review, but the food was sad. I was…read morespecifically looking for a Mexican restaurant serving some steak with some infamous green chili on top. I ordered take-out to take back to my Airbnb nearby. The staff was super friendly, and my order came out within a reasonable time. However, the food was nothing exciting in terms of flavor and quality. First, I tried the jalapeno poppers stuffed with cheddar cheese. The cheese was okay- reminded me of Kraft cheese. The outer breaded portion of the poppers was bland and did not help the flavor profile at all. I just started eating the jalapenos after ripping off the breaded coating. The side salad looked decent and fresh, but no dressing was to be found anywhere. I made due and consumed it alongside the Chuleta a la Tampiquena, which was the thin-cut ribeye entree. The ribeye was average, as was the enchilada and rice. The onions and one green pepper on top helped, but the flavors just weren't popping like a fiesta! I could attribute this to the lack of freshness. The enchilada seemed barely baked, smothered in red sauce with barely any cheese. For context, I was home in 10 minutes, replating and reheating it again. The next evening, I decided not to roll the dice and cook my own green chili concoction the following evening. I don't know how the experience is dining in or having cocktails here, but I am not inclined to find out next time I'm in Ruidoso.

First off, the place looks great and the staff are extremely friendly, so I was expecting some good…read morefood and drinks. Unfortunately, the food was so bland and smothered in sauce & cheese, the salsa served at the table was green chili (not salsa) and super hot, the margarita was not tasty at all. We were hoping for solid tacos, enchiladas, and beans & rice based on the ambience and staff. The enchiladas were covered in a mediocre sauce and too much cheese, the chili relleno was under cooked and the rice tasted strangely like fried-rice. The best tasting thing was the beef taco but even that was weird bc it was a beef & rice mixture, but it was good.

Peña's Place is a small restaurant that was located up the street from our cabin. It's situated…read moreright at the roundabout with a small parking lot. The inside is small and I was greeted with a warm welcome from the waitress. I placed a to go order and got a breakfast burrito and western omelette with ham. I chose home fries as a side for both and ordered 2 cups or orange juice. While the service was great, I wasn't impressed with the food. My omelette was on the dry side and the cheese wasn't melted nor on the entire omelette, it was off to one side. My husband said his burrito was ok and the salsa was good. The home fries were dry and not hot. The orange juice was also very watered down. It appears that it may be better to dine in here and try other dishes as some people rave about this eatery.

Mixed family reviews, but I loved this place. They didn't like their smothered breakfast burritos,…read morebut I loved my cinnamon roll and bacon! We ate outdoors and the weather was glorious in those breathtaking mountains. The service was good too. I'd definitely eat there again! ...just maybe recommend getting the breakfast burritos naked.

We found this little gem while visiting Ruidoso, and we loved it so much we came back twice! The…read morerestaurant is small, cozy, and full of cute decorations that match the charm of the town. The staff was incredibly friendly, and even though it was busy on our first visit, we were seated quickly. My husband loved the shrimp cocktail, and I ordered the New Mexico Omelette both times because it was that good! The portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable, especially compared to Texas. The only thing I wish they had was a spicy green chile salsa since New Mexico is famous for its green chile. The red salsa was good but not spicy. My oldest also thought the chorizo burrito was a little too greasy, but everything else was delicious. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Ruidoso!

This is our favorite place to come to when we visit Ruidoso for breakfast. The food is always very…read moreflavorful and absolutely delicious. I had the bean burrito with potatoes, cheese, and chorizo, with green tomato sauce on the side -- it was amazing and full of flavor. My mom had the chile relleno, and my dad had the menudo, and both were excellent. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. We always make it a point to stop here when we're in town, and it never disappoints. Highly recommend for a delicious, flavorful breakfast in Ruidoso!

Extremely disappointing experience. Our waiter was completely incompetent and the service was…read morepainfully slow. We were left waiting far too long for basic things, and the lack of attention was ridiculous. On top of that, the restaurant itself was dirty, with sticky floors and an overall lack of cleanliness. Between the terrible service and the condition of the place, I definitely would not recommend eating here.

Wasn't impressed from the moment we walked in. They had a very young child working. She was so…read morerude. We looked over the menu, paid for our drinks and left. Small cramped seating. We went to a different restaurant.

Had the beef enchilada plate, it was delicious! The red sauce could've been a bit more flavorful…read morebut the rice was on point and it was a good portion for 12.00. Server was great! Clean bathroom and clean spacious atmosphere

this is the most authentic Jalisco Mexican food I have had since moving from Mexico. I had the…read morefajitas with beef, chicken, shrimp and choriz, it was outstanding! my partner had the barbacoa smothered burrito and the plate was licked clean. Valerie our waitress was very kind and on top of making sure we were taken care of. highly recommend giving this place a try!

Our nephew said Comal was the best food in Ruidoso and he nailed it. Open 11-3 except Tuesday the…read morelunch was amazing. Several versions of the combination plate were ordered and everyone raved about the food. Starting with chips and salsa (no extra charge) and the salsa had to be homemade, it was delicious. My combination was a beef taco, beef enchilada and chile relleno with beans and rice. Seriously one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. You owe it to yourself to try this. It is a small place but easily accommodated our group of six. As we were leaving the proprietor pointed out the house made mole sauce headed for a lucky table. I was too full to even think about it but did any way! We'll be back whenever we are in town.

This is one of our favorite places to eat in Ruidoso! As you walk in you're greeted by both owners,…read morethey're so freakin nice, and the restaurant is welcoming and cozy. Usually we eat lunch here a couple times a week either in-person or through delivery app. My go-to meal is the chicken fajitas with corn tortillas. I always have at least one fajita to take home w a little rice & beans, the portion size is great! I also like their daily specials; one was a taco, enchilada and flan and one was guacamole tostada, enchilada and flan - great meals and the flan is delicious. My niece likes to make her own combo, she's enjoyed the chimichanga, enchiladas and tacos. Their salads are great too! We've tried them all and like them all. Meals all come w chips and salsa which is lovely and the salsa is great. If you're looking for a lunch spot while visiting Ruidoso I recommend you stop at Comal! Except on Tuesday, they're closed Tuesdays.