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    Rooster's

    4.5 (97 reviews)
    InexpensiveTex-Mex, Mexican, American
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    stuffed avacados  enchiladas
    Dana J.

    old Mexican restaurant. Everything looked old. walls chipped, menues not so clean. BUT the food was delicious. I had the stuffed avacados. Never heard of them but oh were they good. Drinks were in huge gasses. Prices were way too high for the meals. My stuffed avacados were $17.00. The service was good. Very friendly staff. But it was one of the only restaurants in a dead town. We were glad there was something.

    Stuffed avocados, one with cheese, the other with chicken.
    Angela P.

    I've stayed at a nearby RV park a couple of times and have heard about this place so decided to give it a try. They do not disappoint!! Service and food were excellent, not to mention the margaritas!! They don't make your mouth pucker from too much lime mix!! I had the stuffed avocados and it was a first experience. Wow!! So good!! Give 'em a try, you won't be disappointed.

    Pic of the Route 66, Small town Mexican Cantina. Not fancy, the square register is about the only thing modern. Very Texas, very Mexican!
    Charla F.

    Food, Service, and just friendly people serving good food. The Momma Jo's Bakery, couple of other good restaurants around the Square, fun museums, and just a very Route66 vibe.

    White queso beef enchiladas
    Nikki N.

    Not a hard location to find. We came to Vega for dps and decided to grab food. We got beef white queso enchiladas, and asada street tacos. So good! I will be back:)

    Fajitas Trios for two!

    We traveled here from Ft. worth and this is by far the best Fajita's we have had for a very long time! Margaritas are outstanding! Chips and salsa is outstanding and plentiful too! We could not finish this mountain of beef, chicken and shrimp fajitas. We will devour the leftovers for the next 2 days on our way up to Yellowstone! Service was outstanding as Claudia took excellent care of us! Many thanks to her and Anna! Like family!

    David S.

    Looking for a pet friendly stop on our trip from Texas to New Mexico. Friendly service and good food. Had a picnics table outside that worked out well!

    Tacos Asada!
    David S.

    Highly recommend Roosters. The food is amazing and staff are really friendly. If you are in Amarillo, it's worth the 20-30 minute drive to Vega, and if you are passing through town, while traveling east or west in I-40, stop off in Vega, Roosters is worth the stop!

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    The food was amazing! The staff were wicked busy, but very friendly. A lot of locals seemed to be in the restaurant too.

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    Nice local spot. The accommodated gluten free. Nice decor. Food want to bad either. Little hole in the wall easy to miss

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    2 years ago

    Good food in a depressed town. Would eat here again. Recommend others give this a try

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    La Cita - Fajitas

    La Cita

    3.9(183 reviews)
    73.1 mi
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    Every time I visit Tucumcari, I eat at Dells, which is very good. But this time I'm trying…read moresomething different. I decided to try La Cita. I'm glad I did! I visited on a Monday evening, around 5pm. That's usually the time us old folks eat. I had no issue getting a table. Promptly seated, I ordered a beer and my dinner. The menu is a good mix, something for everyone. I ordered the Chili Rellenos. Of course I ordered that. Hey, when in Rome..... My meal was served quick and hot. Waiting a minute to cool was definitely in the cards. No problem, I had my beer, salsa and chips to occupy me while the steam settled. After a bit, I dug in. First fork was the rice. Oh, was that rice ever good! The only problem was that there wasn't enough. I suggest that you order a side of that glorious grain. Fantastic! The refried beans, well, were ok, but just ok. The Hatch greenies, as you'd expect, were outstanding and very flavorful. I ordered them Christmas style, with green and red sauce. Both of those condiments were tasty, but of the two, the green sauce stood out. Boy did it ever. I'll be dreaming of that sauce later tonight. Hopefully my girlfriend doesn't pop into the picture.....OR, maybe she should! LoL, now that would be a dream! Don't worry about parking, as there is more than ample. You can park in the front, the back, either side, and if you're driving a big rig, pulling a trailer, or driving a tank, they've got you covered. Across the street is special parking for those vehicles. More parking outside than tables inside. Pay La Cita a visit for a romantic dinner, or as I did, by yourself....my dream trend may have helped with that. Hey, I may be old, but certainly not dead! Quick Tip: I parked in the back, and when leaving, I took the dirt alley. It was a fun adventure. I'd suggest that you do it during daylight hours though. You never know who you'll run into, or for that matter, over! Let's hope it isn't Skinny Pete or Badger.

    My girlfriend and I were very excited to try this place during our short stay in Tucumcari in hopes…read moreof some good, authentic Mexican food. Based off of the other Yelp reviews, I had high hopes, but unfortunately, we were let down by this place. We ordered online and ordered multiple different dishes in order to try them out. Here are the dishes that I got: Brisket Burrito: The meat was dried out and tasted several days old and reheated. The burrito also didn't seem to have the pan fried potatoes that were supposed to be in it. Tacos al Carbon: From the first bite I knew I wasn't going to eat these; the steak tasted weird, with a weird texture, and seemed old. Enchilladas: I got them with beef & green sauce; the beef had a decent flavor and texture. Stuffed Sopapilla: The sopapilla itself had a good comfort food type of taste and texture. I got it with beef & green sauce. The beef had a decent flavor and texture. As for the sides--the Mexican rice just tasted like salt, and the beans were bland and flavorless. If you're looking for fresh, yummy Mexican food--don't waste your money on this place. I have no idea how it has so many good Yelp reviews.

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    La Cita - Outside front entrance

    Outside front entrance

    La Cita - Chile Relleno New Mexico Style

    Chile Relleno New Mexico Style

    La Cita

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