Driving through town we decided to stop for dinner, and it did not disappoint. Ordered shrimp tacos…read moreand they were cooked to perfection. Decent salsa bar as well. Only down side was they couldn't serve alcohol! Still delicious and would totally go back if I'm ever in town again! Service was great too

Chat GPT recommended me that place but it was the worse experience I ever had for a Mexican…read morerestaurant. We ordered 2 plates of Fajitas one beef steak and one chicken. The meat looks like ground beef and it it didn't taste meat, both (beef and chicken) the beans was horrible and the guacamole was a green watery thing. It wasn't guacamole at all. I paid $ 55 and I left most of the food on the table. It's so disappointing yelp says that is rated st 4.3. That isn't true! I never registered a bad review but this time I couldn't let i go! Please offer real Mexican food. Horrible experience.

Passing through Raton, on my way down to Texas, I'd been craving Mexican food something fierce…read more Alfonso's to the rescue! The place is inside a gas station, but has an excellent variety of choices on their menu. Dining area is small, so best to ask for it "to go." I ordered the Chorizo Plate with flour tortillas ... or so I thought there'd be more than one. Actually it was one, BIG tortilla - more than enough to make some hand tacos with the chorizo. And what excellent chorizo it was! Flavorful and plenty of it. The beans and rice were equally tasty. For less than 12 bucks, this was a great plate of food. My only negative is service is s l o w ! There's one person taking orders from both the inside counter and the drive-thru. Likewise, there just one person preparing all the orders. BUT, if you don't mind the wait, it's worth it for great Mexican food.

A guide book claimed this was the best Mexican in Raton. Either they're kidding or Raton is really…read morebereft. It's a service counter inside a gas station. OK crunchy hard shell ground beef tacos.

This spot is part of the motel/hotel. Spacious with friendly service. Sadly, I cannot say much…read moreabout the food. We chose this place because it had green and red chile on the menu, but our items were flavorless. Sad to report, it was not a favorite.

Road tripping from Colorado to Texas and stopped through Ratón for lunch. Wanted Mexican food and…read moreyou know from Texas we have good taste. Wasn't packed midday on a Sunday but service was quick and our food came out quick as well. Food was warm and tasty, very flavorful. We got a chicken quesadilla, the burrito Colorado, and the tamale + taco platter. The environment was nice and pretty clean. I think the bad reviews here were dramatic because we had a good experience. Little tweaks here and there like more cheese on some dishes and itty bitty details but overall we had a great experience!

What a great find on a roadtrip. We were hungry and making a pit stop in Raton as we drove to…read moreColorado. From the street it's very humble and walking in we knew this was a great diner/cafe with humble roots. The pictures on the wall were fascinating dating back many years of the Raton history. Service was awesome and friendly. Plus, they always kept our drinks filled! I ordered the Deluxe Frito pie. It came with beans, Fritos, cheese (that was perfectly melted) ground beef and green chile sauce. I'm not a big spicy person and our waitress said it wasn't too hot. Well, she was right on. It was awesome. Just the right sized portion too. Great place for a good meal and phenomenal prices!

Pappas Sweet Shop in Raton, NM is a good place to stop for a sit-down meal when you're on a road…read moretrip. The prices are *super* reasonable; this is not a pricey nor fancy place. The portions were quite generous and the food itself was Ok. The service was friendly, the food came-up a bit on the slow side, but that's Ok. They're been in business over 100 years, so that's quite a claim. Picked it because the parking lot was full. [Really] :) Give PSS a try rather than the various fast-food places in town that you've likely tried elsewhere.

Small joint with a grande menu. We came in on our way to Denver. Not much seating inside. We…read moreordered at the counter and sat (on freezing metal chairs). Come on guys, a little heat would be nice! The host was nice yet somewhat quiet. The food came out quickly and was hot. We shared a carne asada burrito (probably the best SoCal burrito this side of San Diego) and an order of taquitos. The salsa bar is nice, but only the green jalapeno one had any heat. The pineapple agua fresca was very refreshing. This will definitely be our go-to Mexican when we're in the area!

I will never again be bullied into stopping at McDonald's in Trinidad. This is the place to go!!…read more I had 3 tacos- the birria, carnitas, and adovada. ALL WERE AMAZING! I can't even pick a favorite. I would get all three again in a heartbeat. Hubs had the enchiladas and I tried a bite with the red sauce and it was so yummy. He felt there was way too much globby cheese on the enchiladas- which after looking at his plate, I would agree. Their flavors are spot on though. My little's quesadilla also had too much greasy cheese, in my opinion, but she did eat it!

We checked into our hotel and asked the front desk where we should go for dinner. One of the 2…read moreplaces she recommended was Tequila's. We were not disappointed.. We had a couple of cold adult beverages and 2 large plates of food. The service was fast. and to top it off they had a "gift shop" that sold clay "Made in Mexico" pottery. My wife had to have a few things.

We stopped at Tequila's in Trinidad on a Wednesday night while passing through town, and it ended…read moreup being a really fun little find. The building itself is great -- adobe-style, colorful, and exactly what you hope a Mexican restaurant looks like. When you walk in, the atmosphere is lively and welcoming. We were greeted right away and seated immediately. Chips and salsa came out quickly. The salsa tasted fresh and traditional, but it had a little more kick than I personally can handle. (If you like spicy, you'll probably love it.) We also ordered guacamole, because we order guacamole everywhere we go -- it's kind of our thing. This one surprised us a bit. Instead of the usual chunky guac with onions and tomatoes, it was more like mashed avocado with a generous amount of red pepper flakes. Unfortunately that pushed it into "too spicy for me" territory. For drinks we shared a piña colada, which was fantastic -- topped with whipped cream and a cherry and exactly what you want after a long day of driving. I ordered the combo fajitas (chicken and steak) and they came out sizzling hot on the classic cast-iron platter with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Always a good sign when you can hear your dinner coming from across the room. It came with rice, beans, sour cream, and guacamole on the side. The rice had a nice smoky flavor and the beans were topped with melted cheese -- both really good. They don't automatically include shredded cheese with the fajitas, but they happily brought some when I asked. My husband ordered the chicken and cheese quesadilla appetizer, but when it arrived we both laughed because it was enormous -- definitely entrée-sized. He said it was really good and had no trouble finishing it. Service was a little slow, but the place was busy and had a great vibe. It felt like one of those local spots people in town love. It's also right near the highway, which probably makes it a popular stop for travelers like us. Prices were about what you'd expect for a sit-down Mexican restaurant. No military discount, but overall still a solid experience. If we find ourselves driving through Trinidad again, we'd absolutely stop back in.

Great food and service! Calzone was super - not doughy ...or full of sauce. Marinara served on the…read moresize. Meatball sub - again bread was good - meatballs w marinara - but not a sloppy mess. We were going thru on the way to Denver. Great stop.

Great pizza. Good crust, cooked just right. Fresh ingredients. Friendly staff…read more Worth the stop as you drive on the interstate.

This cute little cafe is the perfect stop if you're just passing through or if you're staying for a…read morewhile. The staff is so friendly and greatest each person who walks in, several of them by name. She even asked a customer why he hasn't been ordering his food and only coffee. She was concerned he wasn't eating The food was great, came fast, and was very filling.

Posole is fabulous! All the food is great! Loving caring owners and employees! Very comfortable to…read moreenjoy your meal!

Monday Ambience in any bar is low key. No exceptions here. Service was good. Food OK. Nice…read moreenchiladas

We ate lunch at Mission At the Bell Restaurant Sunday on our way home from Albuquerque. We were…read moreseated in the sunny back room as soon as we arrived. Chips and Salsa were presented as we sat. The chips and salsa were delicious! Surprise ... we found out that Sunday was all day happy hour. I ordered the large margarita ($10) and I loved it. My husband's beer was also discounted for HH. I ordered the chile relleno from the lunch menu. It came with tasty beans and fideo ... which was less to my liking (a bit oily). The Relleno was good. I particularly liked the crisp coating when it was hot. The husband had the lunch chicken burrito with green chili. He enjoyed it but thought the sauce was a bit excessively black-peppered. Our server was top notch. She was prompt, professional and friendly. The prices and portions are great. This is a really good find.

Never having tex mex, I decided to go Alacart. Tamal only…read morepork, tasty con carme has a mild heat. The chicken enchilada with sour cream very good.

The food is absolutely delicious. Love the sour cream chicken enchiladas. Our service and waiter…read moreSantiago was good. Great experience.