Artesia restaurant review. (2022). This time at Road Runner in Artesia, NM. I was in the mood for southern comfort foods and chicken fried steak happened to be on the menu. The name can be confusing, but all that means is that there are spices, normally used to add seasoning to chicken that are added to the breading. The Texas chili that came with it was in a small cup, but every mouthful was so satisfying, it was just what the doctor ordered and I actually ended up taking half of it home. Definitely 4/5 (would have preferred a ratio of more steak less breading, as we were searching for it while eating leftovers. Not that the breading isn't delicious enough on its own (oh it is!)). Comfortable dining and friendly staff. #gourmetrecovery #artesiarestaurants #newmexico #firstmarriedyear #wehaveanexcusetoalwayscomeback read more

This place used to be called Touch Down BBQ, now it's the Roadrunner Grill and BBQ. Good service and great ribs. I had the 4 rib plate with coleslaw and green beans. The ribs were big and wonderfully smoky. The coleslaw was creamy, tangy and delicious. The green beans were packed with bacon and spices. It was so much food that I had to take 2 of the ribs to go! read more

In town for business for 4 days and on no carb diet. I check google & yelp for restaurant near me at the Hampton Inn in Artesia, New Mexico. Needless to say the I'm already a picky eater, a lot of places are closed or have a limited menu due to Covid-19. Nevertheless I searched for Salads with grilled chicken or shrimp, or a dinner plate with grilled chicken that's not served with sauce or shrimp not grilled in butter. Finally I found Roadrunner Grill. The reviews where older & mixed comments about the menu & food. But they have several different salads that I could choose from. Now, they don't open till 5pm & That fine so my co worker and I came around 6:30pm. The place had one other customer. We was greeted and told that we could sit anywhere. I believe her name is Cheri(if not ... my bad) very friendly and attentive, but then again why we are the only two there. It's my belief that even it was full she would still give awesome service (Thank you) I have the fajitas chicken salad and my co worker had 2 pork chop. Long Story Short, The food was FANTASTIC! The grilled chicken was seasoned just right with grilled bell peppers & onions. The pork chops was just as taste & tender per my co worker. read more

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Worst complimentary breakfast I have ever experienced. Eggs were the best part despite being dry and overcooked. The bacon was like bacon flavored beef strips. The biscuits and gravy were well below any other restaurants offering and they tried to hide it with an overdose of black pepper. The girl serving us was nice enough and the apple juice was good, thus the star. read more

The roadrunner grill is situated within the Best Western Pecos Inn. It seems to be loved by locals and is super convenient for hotel guests. Do not be scared off by bad reviews, the food is great. However, I will be honest in my review and say that my partner and I did not like the fried pickles (they were super salty and not tasty which is why I am giving 4 stars not 5). Hang on tight though, our main dishes were freaking awesome. I had the fish and veggies, it was BOMB. The veggies were seasoned perfectly and the tilapia was great. My partner had the Barbara Jean and he loved it. In addition to the great entrees, the service was fantastic. Definitely check this place out! Also, we had breakfast here the following morning and everything was great. read more

Great food excellent service. Highly recommended. owner is always grateful and helpful.

It was nice to be in an establishment very much like a diner. The breakfast was good, decent, and despite what N.S. stated, it was not bad. Sorry for you. It's not San Diego. I had the French toast with two eggs over easy, and bacon. Bottomless coffee and OJ, too (of course).The waitress is a 20 + veteran of the food service industry, and was very nice. The seating arrangement is an open floor plan, with tables and booths available. A perfect place to relax in the peace and quiet of early morning. read more

Awesome enclosed patio dining in a state that's closed to indoor dining! Great specials, awesome burgers! read more

The produce used in my wife's fajitas still had the sticker from the store on it. She had to pick through and find the pieces with stickers. My soup had so much black pepper in it that it was not edible. I like things spicy. But not pour the whole jar of ground black pepper in my soup spicy. No flavor except the pepper. My shrimp were wayyyyyyy over done. We have heard good reviews and know people like to eat here. Unfortunately our experience was not good. Maybe we ordered the wrong stuff? read more

Excellent food! I've been there three times in a week now! Once to try it; once with choir members after church on Sunday; and last night for a family birthday party. They do need more help, but it's relatively new and growing! Keep up the great work! read more

Excellent food...steak fingers are the best! Staff is very friendly. Family atmosphere. My husband had the steak fingers and i had the patty melt with diced jalapenos added with homemade onion rings...amazing! read more

Just great food from a very interesting and varied menu served by friendly people. Includes a full bar with a generous pour. A surprise inside the Best Western read more

Great California chicken salad and burrito. Very friendly staff and service. Refills were give. Very quickly, and our order came out very shortly after we ordered. A great food stop in Artesia on our way to Carlsbad Caverns! read more

Definitely will not return to this place!!! the service was marginal and the food was horrible. There were only three groups in the restaurant including mine and it still took over an hour to receive our food. I ordered shrimp and beef fajitas they were very salty and over seasoned the chips from our appetizer taste like they were a few days old Cold,oily and stale. To top off this bad experience I was over charged when it came time to pay, but by this time I was tired and ready to leave so I didn't argue. Anyway if you're looking for a place to eat in Artesia DO NOT choose the Roadrunner Grill. read more

A full hot breakfast was included in our stay at the Best Western - Pecos Inn. Staffing seemed to be a little lite so they was a bit of a wait. They waitress kept our coffee cups full. There were three selections to choose from. I had eggs, hash-browns, sausage with a biscuit and gravy on the side. Very good - over medium eggs were cooked perfectly. My husband had eggs, seasoned potatoes, sausage and toast. read more