Overall, things went really well. I was in the area after a trip to Carrizozo and decided I would…read moretry this quaint café. I was served promptly and the food was delicious. They had a nice selection of New Mexican food along with American favorites. The only needs improvement I have is they did not offer an itemized receipt. As I was there on business, I needed this for my expense report. Overall, I was very impressed!

Great food, great service and a welcome stop for an out of state traveler on Hwy. 54. Seems like a…read morenice family run business. Unique setting/decor. I had a green chile cheeseburger and fries which was tasty and filling.

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.

Cute little gift area to browse in...restaurant decor was fine, nothing exceptional. Menu was very…read moreextensive but we felt like Mexican. I ordered chicken fajitas and my hubby got 2 tamales, pork & chicken. My fajitas came on the usual hot skillet, but it wasn't sizzling or steamy. Some pieces were stuck to the skillet and there wasn't much onion or pepper. It kinda looked like leftover from lunch maybe. My 4 corn tortillas were all stuck together and I finally salvaged 1 while tearing up the other 3. Sour cream came in a tube and guac was not fresh guac. So the fajitas were less than good. I had ordered the beans and pozole side which was available for .99 extra. The pozole was really good ! I should've just ordered a bowl of that! My hubby liked his tamales very much, however. The prickly pear margarita was good. 3 stars is adequate Service was fine. Waiter brought me new, fresh corn tortillas and said not to worry as he hadn't charged us for them. Ha! There would've been a war if we had been charged for them!

Went through here on one of our trike trips and stopped in for pie and coffee. The pies were…read morereally good and I loved looking at the pictures on the walls. Friendly people and good service. The area is beautiful country.

Cutest little town ever! Just stopped in to use their clean restrooms, but couldn't resist the…read morefried pies! If you are passing through, definitely drop in!!!

Cute little local restaurant. Very modern New Mexico style. The decor inside is cute and the air…read moreconditioning feels so good. Reasonably priced dishes and attentive staff with great attitudes. I definitely felt welcomed and will be returning.

Family owned & operated. The $6.00 chips & salsa are worth it. Fresh ingredients & welcome…read moreenvironment.

We were looking for somewhere to eat after visiting the Pumpkin Patch and found this on yelp…read more Walking in it was quite not many people, so it kinda made me question my choice. But it turned out to be awesome. Our waitress Riley was friendly and very attentive. The food was hot and fresh. We ordered chicken fried steak sandwich and turkey melt and it was delicious.

Got to start with our server Rilee, super friendly, courteous and came to our table often to find…read moreout if we needed anything. Kept our Iced Tea glasses filled. The enchilada, taco, Chile relleno and rice and beans plate were delicious. Very flavorful. Plenty of food on the plate for a big appetite. The price is so reasonable. Our first stop will definitely not be the last one.

If you're in Santa Fe and don't stop at El Callejón Taqueria & Grill, you're seriously missing…read moreout!!! First of all, the service was incredible. The owner/server made us feel like we were guests in their home rather than just customers in a restaurant. Genuine, warm, and welcoming -- the kind of hospitality that instantly makes your night better. Now the food... WOW. The prickly pear margarita deserves its own paragraph. It was easily one of the best margaritas I've ever had -- perfectly balanced, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink. If you come here and don't order one, you're doing it wrong. What I loved most is that this place is equally amazing for vegetarians AND meat eaters. That's rare. * The squash taco was absolutely incredible -- flavorful, perfectly cooked, and proof that vegetarian dishes can be just as exciting as anything with meat. * Meanwhile, the menu is also a meat-lover's paradise with tons of taco options and traditional Mexican dishes that pack huge flavor. Everything tasted fresh, bold, and made with care. You can tell there's real pride behind the food here. Between the amazing tacos, the unforgettable margaritas, and the genuinely kind service, this was one of those meals you keep thinking about long after you leave. 10/10 -- would go back every time I'm in Santa Fe. !!!!!! MARYLAND GO HERE!

We got the mezcal margarita expecting something like a dirty mezcalito and it was not it. LToday…read moreseemed very light on tequila and very very light on mezcal but if you're a newbie you'd probably like it. But overpriced tbh Food was really good! Rellenos were covered in lots of red sauce which had the besttt flavor but absolutely no spice :/ the relleno also had 0 spice. 0/10 for spice level so also if you're a newbie go for it!! Beans on the side were topped with sour cream which actually was great! Also shrimp/fish tacos were delishh. Really good flavor and freshness. Would have been amazing to have some crispy taco options but soft was nice. Rice was the worst part of the whole experience! Soooo bland. Worst I've had in a long time for real! Thankfully the dishes have a lot of sauce to soak it up with. The bathrooms were cute but the men's bathroom is a one person and does not lock... anyways! We loved the vibe ambiance and the waiters were really awesome!! I'd recommend!

Nice to see a place that offers happy hour with half price select apps and drinks…read more You can tell a lot about a Mexican restaurant by the chips and salsa. This place was just ok. The salsa tastes homemade but had an off taste like it was missing something. Co worker ordered the chicken fajitas and I got the kids flautas. The food came out hot. My kids flautas came with a side of beans and rice. My rice was a bit hard and over cooked and minimal flavor. The beans also did not have very good flavor. This place felt more like a chain restaurant than just a local place.

Hostess greeted us with her mouth full of food and was visibly flustered getting us seated, and…read morethen it took about fifteen minutes for anyone to even take our drink orders. Once the orders were in, though, the food came out quickly and was delicious. We ordered chicken enchiladas verde, red pozole, and ribeye tacos with the brownie a la Modelo for dessert. The enchiladas and pozole were our favorites, and the salsa that came with our table chips was great.

This place is a whole New Mexican blessing on a plate. The food is hot, fresh, and seasoned like…read moresomebody's abuela is in the back throwing down with love and a little attitude (as she should). The chile? Perfect heat. The portions? Generous like a grandma who won't take no for an answer. The flavor? LOUD. From the first bite to the last crumb, everything was straight comfort food heaven. Fast service, friendly vibes, and food that makes you sit back and go "damn..." If you're in Moriarty and not eating here, you're doing life wrong. Period.

Fresh and super good. Great server . Unexpected surprise!!! Had chicken stuffed sopapillaread more