I wish I could give five stars for the delicious food and then another five stars for the sweet owners of this sweet restaurant. They are wonderful and greet you with a smile and take care of you! make sure when you were in Ruidoso, New Mexico that you have breakfast or lunch here. read more

Peña's Place is a small restaurant that was located up the street from our cabin. It's situated right 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. read more

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We always come here when we're in Riudoso. Tiny place but great food, They make eggs Benedict on Saturday and Sunday only but so good. All the breakfast dishes we have had here were delicious. They also serve lunch but have not tried it yet. I'm sure it's as good as the breakfast! Try it! read more

Always delicious consistent food. Friendly service. Must stop by if in Ruidoso. Everything is delicious

Always great food and even better service. Quick seating options with excellent chips and salsa freshly made. Where was rancheros was cooked perfectly with tasty flavors. Price points are excellent. read more

We will be in town a few more days and certainly be eating here again. The service was great and the food was delivered piping hot. You cannot go wrong stopping here for breakfast. We had huevos rancheros and the breakfast burrito with 3 eggs, potatoes, and chorizo covered in tomatillo salsa. Our breakfast for two was $30 which seemed a steal compared to the $50 we spent at another place the day before. read more

Pena's Place - Huevos Rancheros with sausage - A large round plate contains huevos rancheros topped with red sauce and shredded cheese, a sausage patty, a small salad with lettuce, tomato, and onion, a tortilla, and a serving of refried beans with shredded cheese. The plate is on a wooden table, with a person holding a fork visible at the top of the image. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

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Such a cute little solid local spot! Came here for breakfast and it REALLY hit the spot. I got the biscuits and gravy combo with chorizo and an extra egg on the side. PERFECT portion for me. We were able to sit right down without waiting and our food came fresh and fast after we ordered. Sidonia was so sweet and attentive. Even the glasses of apple juice and orange juice tasted amazing. I'm already anticipating my next visit, plus, just writing this review makes me miss the food already. If I lived here, this seems like the spot I'd swing by frequently! read more

Pena's Place - Biscuits and gravy with chorizo combo and over-easy egg! Looks basic. Tastes GREAT. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Amazing Breakfast! We sat on the outside porch, we had great service and the food was hot and delicious. The owners were kind and the service was fast! 10/10, would definitely recommend! read more

Fantastic food! I had the Breakfast Burrito which is three scrambled eggs with green chile, potatoes, cheese, and bacon (or ham, sausage, or chorizo - your choice), all wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with beans. For $1.00 extra you can get it smothered in green or red sauce - Yes, red please! Warning for the small dish of salsa they bring, go lightly at first. It packs quite the heat! I also tried their biscuits and gravy (one biscuit), and it was crazy good! The waiter was working his butt off running amongst the tables in the small dining area - emphasis on Small! There's only room for about six tables so get there early (they open at 7:30am)! They do have a small outdoor courtyard with a couple of umbrellas covered tables. They serve breakfast and lunch only. Their lunch menu looks good and it states on the menu that it's served all day ...for those of you who aren't "breakfast people". Check this place out, it's a winner! Oh, and make sure you leave a nice tip for the hard working employees! read more

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Great service, very friendly and attentive. Small dining area but it was clean and felt very homely.

Food was amazing and the inside was small and quaint. But what was even better than the food was the service!! The service was incredible. Very friendly and a great place to take the kids. Prices were very reasonable as well! I would highly recommend this place! read more

Not a fan. The food was ok. Use hamburger for everything. They offer chicken but no other beef. Kind of bland. The people were very friendly. The restaurant was clean. A little pricey for what you get. read more

Pena's Place - Combination plate and Relleno plate 2 ice tea. $30 - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

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The man shoveling snow when we pulled up directed us where to park, it had been snowing and couldn't see tire tracks. We went in and sat down and he bragged that they had the same cook for 20 years. I sweet lady took our orders and the service and atmosphere were so inviting. The guy who was shoveling snow disappeared behind the wall and we noticed a newspaper article praising the restaurant owner/cook and his wife on the wall. The food was satisfying and delicious. The service was comfortable. The chips and salsa...AMAZING read more

Pena's Place - A large oval plate holds Mexican dishes including two enchiladas covered with cheese and sauce, a serving of rice, and refried beans topped with cheese. Two tacos with shredded cheese and lettuce are placed on top of the rice. The plate is on a wooden table with a bowl of soup, a glass of dark beverage, and utensils in the background. The setting appears to be a casual restaurant. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

After traveling across New Mexico, this was the best food of the entire trip. We all almost completely cleaned out plates. The food was seasoned perfectly. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I would eat there on a regular basis if I could. read more

The owner is hilarious. He went around and greeted his guest like family. The place is small, but definitely worth the wait. They have great food here, but I always get the eggs Benedict because they're awesome. read more

Ok the combo plates 5 star. The relleno is the best I've had oddly. The green sauce doesn't taste green chili but instead tomatillo, which I prefer, so don't expect it to be spicy because it won't be, which I prefer . Now for the bad...the pancakes were so bad I couldn't eat them and I'm sad. I got pecan blue berry. They tasted dry and bitter like whole wheat. Dense and not fluffy. If I had not eaten the combo plate the day before, I'd probably not ever go back because the pancakes were that bad. So don't order those and you'll be good lol. Chips fresh salsa fresh. Breakfast (other than pancakes) great. Be prepared to wait during high season. Lunch available for breakfast too. read more

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This is a great little find in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Family owned Mexican that serves breakfast and lunch. It is not expensive but you can expect to wait. There is also outside dining and the service is friendly and helpful. I ordered a Chile relleno plate and was very happy. read more

Always love coming here - one of our favorites! The blueberry pancakes were exceptional today & my wife's Huevos Rancheros were excellent. We also love their chili rellenos - some of the best we've ever had & today tried their guacamole. Wow! It's very good - as is their salsa. read more

So good. The red sauce enchiladas are delish...the plating is well done, the service is wonderful. Cozy place to have breakfast or lunch ch.. read more

Pena's Place - Yummmm - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Great food near the end of Sudderth at the turn around. Very good, friendly service. Small amount of seating inside but they have 4-5 tables outside well spaced apart. Highly recommend. read more

Pena's Place - Western Omelette - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

I really enjoy this place. very good food. The food is excellent. And the employees are very nice.

I came here for breakfast because I kept seeing good reviews but wow, the food was so bland. The green and red Chile sauce had no flavor. The burrito was bland...even the steak and eggs were completely bland. Also, the kitchen staff were not wearing masks and talking and laughing while preparing the food. Sadly I noticed this after eating my order. During COVID, I expect better. Next time I'm in Riudoso, I will skip this place. read more

Absolutely fabulous Mexican food. Very good breakfast too!! Do not miss the chili relleno. Best I've ever had. read more

Pena's Place - Combination plate with the best chili Relleno on the planet. - A plate of Mexican cuisine includes cheese-covered enchiladas, Mexican rice, refried beans topped with cheese, and a taco filled with lettuce and shredded cheese. The dish is served on a large oval plate, with some onion slices and a lemon wedge visible nearby. The food appears freshly prepared and is typical of traditional Mexican dishes. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

This place might be tiny (you can't dine in any way due to COVID), but their food is def not!!! We were in Ruidoso for Valentine's Day weekend, and most areas weren't open. This place allowed take out, and so my friend and I both got the breakfast burrito with bacon and smothered with our Christmas favorite. If you're a New Mexican, you already know!!! The waiter who took our order was super chill, and the place just has a homie vibe. I would recommend eating here if you're in Ruidoso. read more

Very good food and services small place but I've lucked out and got table when I got there

Don't miss the pulled pork omelette! Holy cow, best omelette I've ever had, we had to go back twice! Added to the lists of must visits for us while In Ruidoso! read more

Very nice people with friendly service. However, the food was as bland as could be. I do not understand all of the rave reviews at all. Breakfast was so bland but we thought hey...maybe it was just a bad day for them. So we gave them a try for lunch on another day. Nope. The food just literally has ZERO flavor. It didn't taste horrible-it just tasted like nothing. read more

Eaten there for breakfast many times. Excellent food and service. I have had omelettes several times. Everything is good.

Such a friendly place! The French toast was HEAVENLY...melted right into your mouth! The coffee as well was so delicious kept me asking for more. Our waiter Will was all around a treat, super nice and respectful with a bounce of energy that we saw quite everyone enjoy. To say the least this place is bookmarked read more

I ordered biscuits and gravy. A breakfast stable in all 50 states. I got two of the smallest paper thin biscuits I have ever seen, and a canned white gravy that was all liquid. No substance. It was literally like someone open a can of white gravy starter and served it. God awful. The service was ok, but the need to issue each patron a fly swatted when you sit down. However in the battle with the fly's, and this food, I was happy to retreat and let the flys have it. We ended up going to eat again within the hour somewhere else. I wish I could give the biscuits and gravy a negative number and my ladies plain old egg breakfast was no better. All our food was served room temperature and I am pretty sure the flys had their way with it, long before we saw it served. As far as coffee is concerned, the only Joe worse, is in the White House. read more

This ultimate comfort spot serves delicious New Mexican food and has the best service in town. Also, the owner, Jim Pena is an artist and carves the most beautiful bowls out of wood from the local trees. I purchased a walnut bowl with turquoise inlays that he got from down by the river. What a wonderful place! read more

Pena's Place - a wooden bowl on a table - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

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Authentic New Mexican breakfast and lunch spot, family operated. The red and green could be spicier but the flavors are on point. Fast friendly service. Small dining room max about 24. Avoid the lame tourist restaurants and go here! read more

I wasn't overly impressed with this place. The eggs were good. The omelette had exactly what it said it would have in it. Oh and the Orange peel garnish was pretty. The service was good and speedy however that was probably the best thing about this place. The potatoes were burnt I'm not sure if I was eating it a certain style. But it wasn't good. I love hash Browns and they are hard to mess up. I'm not sure why they looked and tasted that way. I wish I could say more God things about this place but the food was not overly good it was just decent read more

Pena's Place - Spanish omelette - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

One of my favorite places to eat in Ruidoso! Chile Relleno was excellent! Stop by Saturday for Eggs Benedict! The owners are amazing and so sweet! read more

After browsing a few of the local eateries, we spotted this little family business dwelling and thought, "yes, let's go there!" We were greeted like family and got a table almost immediately- though cramped, it reminded me of my up bringing. They brought us chip and salsa, and these were heavenly. They coat the tostadas in a Chile powder and when dipped in the salsa, your welcomed with a sweet yet tangy mixture of ingredients. For breakfast, I ordered the cheese enchilada plate with a side of hashbrowns. My spouse ordered Eggs Benedict and 2 biscuits and gravy. All of which were flavorful, delicious, homemade, and served hot. If you are looking for a place with little to no wait time, a friendly and welcoming staff, I recommend you grabbing a bite here. 10/10 recommend. read more

The breakfast here is just amazing. The hospitality of everyone in the restaurant is also second to none. I had the eggs benedict this morning and my wife had the breakfast burrito, Christmas style. It was just perfect! read more

I loved the chile rellano and guacamole. Disappointed they don't offer queso. Great service!

The staff were super friendly and the food was good. The owner came out and talked with us. We will be back!

Yummy New Mexico Home cooking. Excellent service and a warm atmosphere. Kind of like eating at your favorite Tia makes. Located in upper canyon. read more

Not a big fan. Cute place but overpriced & food average at best. Service was good. Would not likely return. I know most people love it but..... read more