Wow. Tiny place on the side of the road in Thoreau- no…read moredining in, but you can walk in to order. The burgers range from 1/4 pound to a full pound, toppings are the basics, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and you can add green chile and/or bacon. Fries were super fresh and really good. Burgers were SO GOOD. And the people were insanely kind and sweet. They bring it all out to your car, packaged individually for everyone and labeled. This place was perfect- I cannot suggest anything to improve. Thank you so much!

A Desert Gem: Navajo Blue Travel Plaza If you're cruising…read morethrough the heart of the Navajo Nation near Flagstaff, you have to stop at Navajo Blue Travel Plaza. It's more than just a pit stop; it's a cool, modern tribute to Diné culture with some of the best food on the road. The Highlight: The "Soo Big Burger" is the star of the show. You can get it on a standard bun, but the move is definitely ordering it on fresh Navajo Fry Bread. It's made with 100% Navajo Beef, and the quality is obvious from the first bite. If you like heat, be sure to add the green chile for that authentic Southwest kick. Final Verdict: Whether you're a local or just passing through to see the monuments, this spot is a "must." Great food, rich culture, and a perfectly "cool" atmosphere.

My New Mexico native boyfriend loves Blake's and we make it a habit to visit Blake's as many times…read moreas possible on each visit to his home state. This was our first time driving to Albuquerque from San Diego and we were ecstatic to learn that there were three Blake's locations in Gallup. This was the only location that serves breakfast all-day though and my boyfriend is primarily obsessed with the meatless breakfast burrito with red and green chile so we knew this would be our lunch spot. I wasn't feeling a burrito for lunch though and debated between the three chicken options before settling on the chicken strips with upgraded seasoned fries and cherry milkshake. Somehow, we had never tried the seasoned fries before and they will now become a part of our regular rotation as we loved them! Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the chicken as it was just okay. I think my biggest issue though was the ranch, which was can make or break a meal for me, and it definitely broke it here. It tastes like bottled ranch and not fresh homemade ranch, like our other New Mexico obsession (Dion's) makes. I think if the ranch had been better, or if I had asked for barbecue as another dipping sauce option, the chicken would have been more enjoyable too. Luckily, the fries were delicious on their own and the cherry milkshake continues to be one of my favorite things and I'm so glad Blake's offers it as an alternative the other traditional flavors. The wait for our food seemed like it took awhile but we used the downtime to stretch our legs and take our dogs for a walk. Just don't expect this time be a quick fast food like stop.

I waited 30 minutes in line for my order and I drove up to the drive up window and my order still…read morewasn't ready. I had to wait again, finally asked for the manager and complained, ended up getting a refund. Also, a long line of cars behind me, not going back there anymore.

This is one of the best kept secrets on Route 66. Local restaurant with delicious food, ample…read moreproportions, and the BEST cobbler I've ever tasted. We stop here every time we pass through Gallup. Wouldn't miss it. I've driven cross country at least 5x and this is my FAVORITE place to eat.

Good food, good people and always fresh cake and pie! Good food, good people and always fresh cake…read moreand pie.

Nice to have this restaurant in Thoreau,NM, Good food and fast service. Also appears very clean.read more

Traditional Diner with large portions and good Breakfast! If you like Green Chili sauce it's good…read moreand HOT! Friendly staff and got to talk with the owner of 30 years sweet lady!

Our server, Tamra, sent me a message to let me know her father had a health emergency, the reason…read moreshe was in the back a lot. We didn't know. So under the circumstances, she had every right to be frazzled. Knowing that, the fact they got our meal out that well is impressive. Wish we had known as we could have left and let her take care of her parents. They've been closed since then as it's a small family business. Wishing them all the best and praying for his recovery, and that they're able to reopen their business again soon.

Wow. It was late and we were hungry. We had another hour to get to our hotel so we Yelped what was…read moreopen and here we are! Smash burgers are amazing! Onion rings are in point as well. Cool old diner vibe. Love it!

I've driven past Laguna Burger several times while visiting for work and finally decided to stop…read morein, and I'm glad I did. The burger was excellent, and the green chiles really made it stand out. The fries tasted like they were fresh cut, which was a nice bonus. The older lady workers weren't mean, but also not friendly. The younger male cook who called my name and gave me my food was friendly. Great food, I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

So traveling west and was time for a break. Seen this place and I'm a huge fan of hole in the wall…read morerestaurants. The fries were homemade and amazing. The burger was good but I felt like it missed something but overall the burger was very good. One thing that I didn't care much for is their Coke machine was Down so you had to get a drink from gas station. They didn't adjust the price of the combo and we had to buy our drinks separate. Ultimately putting the tab at 40$ for 2 combos. Little high for a gas station burger but I'd do it again.

Great food and service. I would highly recommend. I love their Breakfast burrito smothered in red…read morechili.

While this was not our original choice, it was a decidedly good second choice!…read more Food was flavorful: I had the Indian Taco- delicious! Husband had a chicken sandwich with jalapeno and truly enjoyed it. Topped the meal with sopapilla with honey which was delicious as well. Service was pretty good, and the ambiance was basic and older-- not terribly impressive-- but the food more than made up for the ambiance.

On a Route 66 road trip we stopped in to Jerry's. It's a small cafe filled with friendly locals…read moreand travelers and wonderful staff. Had to try some of their basics. I had a cheese enchilada, refried beans & rice. Had a side of chips & salsa. Husband had Jerry's open-faced burger with red and green chili. Both meals came with sopapillas. Everything was fabulous! Such a great way to get what felt like a true picture of Gallup, NM.

We were passing through Gallop at lunch time and remembered the delicious lunch at Jerry's we had…read morelast year while traveling through NM so decided to stop again. I don't believe they have a parking lot as we only found street parking. We arrived around 11:00am. There were about 4 parties ahead of us but were seated within 15 min. Janelle once again was our server. She is so friendly and efficient. Despite every table being filled, she finds a way to give attention to everyone and ensure they have everything they need. I decided to order Miguel's Delight again since I loved it so much last time. Chili relleno and chicken enchilada smothered with green & red chile and cheese and comes with a crisp beef taco. Served with rice, beans and sopaipilla & honey. $12.20. It was tasty and the price is very reasonable for all you get. I thought the chili relleno was a bit overcooked this time but it was still flavorful. We took the sopaipilla's home and they provided take out honey. They do have Coke Zero which I enjoy much more than Diet Coke. Another great stop. Staff is so friendly and the food is delicious comfort food.

We had another place for early dinner picked out which was closed. Saw this place and stopped in…read more You place your order as soon as you walk in then grab a table and a server will bring food and drinks to you. Wife had chicken salad which was large and soup. I had a very filling chili relleno bean burrito with green and red sauce. Both meals were excellent. They also provided chips and home made salsa which was good. We will definitely eat here again next time we are in town.

Just okay. We stopped here while on our Route 66 trip because it had an overall 4 star review…read morerate. I had the southwest philly cheese steak sandwich and fries. The fries were good but the meat on the sandwich was overcooked and super chewy but dry. My sidekick had the fish and fries and some kind of soup. The fish pieces were a generous portion with light breading. It was a quick stop and the staff was friendly so that was a bright spot. The decor had that fun old school diner/cafe vibe one would expect out on The Mother Road.

My family and I stopped while traveling not long after they had opened for the day, and were…read moregreeted by a very polite waitress. We each ordered a different pizza and were all pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were. The pizzas were hot, the crust was crispy in the best way and the restaurant was very clean. If we ever have a chance to stop again we definitely will.

The pizza here was not my favorite. Working in the hospitality industry the staff could use a few…read moreetiquette classes. The restaurant has a pretty large seating section inside and an arcade for kids to play in. A better review would've been written but I just can't get past the young ill mannered waitress. Not sure if it was a bad day for her but it left a bad taste in my mouth and I most likely will not return if traveling in the area again.