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    Russell's Route 66 Diner

    3.1 (53 reviews)
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    RUSSELL'S ROUTE 66 DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Fun little find!
    Rachel B.

    High interest location because this gas station is full of collectibles. It is super quaint. It's a fun place to stop for the typical gas station snack and a stretch. It's a little difficult to get in and out without spending more than you intended because there are really cool souvenirs / tourist items. Even as a NM local I thought of making some purchases. The prices are typical of gas stations. The bathrooms were a little on the dirty side, but they had toilet paper, soap, and paper towels. I do recommend stopping here.

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    Carly W.

    Russell's Route 66 Diner was my father-in-law's lunch choice during our drive through New Mexico. So tummies grumbling, we made our way inside to grab a bite to eat, before hitting the road again. SPACE/ATMOSPHERE: Think fifties diner/soda fountain with a southwest flair. Weird right? Well that's Russell's Travel Center and the restaurant. In the main part of the travel center there are a couple older cars; while in the diner there's Coca-Cola tin tackers on the walls, some random memorabilia, retro vinyl stools and booths, with a splash of southwest art deco styling. It's an odd mix, but somehow feel appropriate for the area. SERVICE: Service was slow. There were a couple other diners there, including a family of five. The being said, it took a significant amount of time for our food to come out. Maybe they were shorthanded in the kitchen? Not sure. But our server didn't even acknowledge the delay. Kind of a bummer when we were really wanting to get back on the road. They were friendly enough. SUSTENANCE: They offer up a variety of dishes. Your typical diner fare with the option to add a heap of good ol' New Mexico green chile. We all opted for burgers for our meals. The boys each got bacon cheeseburgers, while I chose the loaded cheeseburger. Portions were def large! So if you stop here, make sure you're hungry. Russell's Route 66 Diner def satisfied the hunger, which is truly all we needed. I can't say I'll be back, as I tend to enjoy trying other restaurants when I'm traveling.

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    Bee W.

    The first striking thing about this travel center is the classic car display up front. Elvis and Marilyn greet you along with the red M&M. The cars are shiny and cool. This mini museum is an added attraction to a place where you can find many service items and essentials. They have gas, showers and a laundry facility. You can eat at the restaurant which features Subway or browse through the gift shop. Snacks, toiletries, fountain drinks and auto supplies are also available. And restrooms - the main need out on the open road. The cashier was efficient and not overly chatty as she worked the lines that surged and ebbed with regularity. This place is hopping. The women's restroom was average but better than expected with the large volume. I had fun looking around while waiting on him. I would stop here again.

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    Middle of road food. Not the worst, not the best. It's a truck stop restaurant. Could

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    Quite a surprise within a TA Travel Center. We had New Mexico dishes, which were good and very reasonably priced.

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    Our waitress Henrietta was very attentive and inviting. The food was hot, flavorful and home cooked. Great atmosphere!!

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