Driving through the town of Deming in SW New Mexico and saw this restaurant off the 10 freeway. We…read morewere warmly greeted by the owner who told us to pick a table we preferred . There's a small u shaped bar seating and larger dining areas on either side . I noticed a couple of ribbons on the counter and he mentioned his salsa , red chili snd BBQ has won local awards . He brought out a complimentary basket of chips and green Hatch chili salsa to start . Oh boy! This was the best salsa! Tasty with a kick but not too spicy . My daughter scooped up every last bit. He suggested the special burrito. ($13?) I took his advise and got it . It was humongous! Definitely enough to share . My daughter wanted the salmon dinner which was standard fare so, she helped me eat my burrito instead . My burrito was way better . It had everything but the kitchen sink in it . Sooo good . Even though we ate until we were full , we still had 1/2 a burrito left! (Ate the rest for breakfast the next day !) Glad we found this gem driving through on our road trip. * The owners Hatch chili salsa should be sold in jars !

It took a long road trip from Phoenix to Dallas and made a pitstop in Deming, New Mexico at the…read morecactus Café. We weren't sure they were open late Saturday night, but they sure were. Glad we stopped because the Chile Relleno was one of the best I had in a long time. The shell was very crispy. Wow covered with sauce. Hard to make crispy inside. The rice and beans came with. It was really good too. We're also order the steak, medium rare, but we had to send it back for a little more cooking. Overall, the flavor was very good. Came with fries and a salad.

I loved this place. Rustic eatery with great ambience and history…read more Full bar with decent beer selection. French onion soup was amazing. Had the ribs which were really good.

Well worth the hour drive from Las Cruces. Very cool ambience. Would not have thought this was an…read moreeating establishment at all. Super cool scenery. Good drinks, great steaks. Fries, salad and onion soup are all a must!!! Service was superb .

Delicious food including homemade pies! Met some family here while I was passing thru. Hadn't seen…read morethe family in 15 years or so, it was a great family mini reunion. The staff was friendly, accommodating and understanding. Very cozy spot on the side of the road. Be sure to pay attention or you might pass it.

Was excited to review their biscuits and breakfast but someone came up to the door as I approached…read moreand LOCKED it, even though a lit iron sign hung in the window. Not exactly the hometown vibe I was expecting from their name.

My husband and I were really excited to try this restaurant after hearing so many great reviews…read more Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to our expectations. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with fried chicken. The chicken was cooked well, but the Alfredo sauce tasted like it was store-bought rather than homemade. I also added the potato and sausage soup for an extra $1.99, and it reminded me of a less flavorful version of Olive Garden's soup. Considering the prices on the menu, I was surprised that soup or salad wasn't included with the meal. My husband ordered the steak, and it was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. We also really enjoyed the garlic olive oil with bread and the spinach and artichoke dip--both were definite highlights of the meal. One thing that caught us off guard was the drinks. We each ordered a soda, but instead of receiving fountain drinks, we were each given individual bottles. I'm not sure if they don't have a soda fountain or if it's their way of serving soft drinks, but it felt a little unusual, especially given the higher prices. Overall, the food was a mix of hits and misses. While the steak, appetizers, and bread were excellent, the pasta and soup left us disappointed. We may come back for the steak and appetizers, but probably not for the Italian dishes we originally came to try.

Stopped in while passing through Deming. It's a charming little place attached to the Days Inn. It…read moredefinitely has a "family restaurant" feel to it, which makes it extra enjoyable for us. Great selection on the menu. I opted for a bowl of the Cream of Potato and Sausage soup, which was excellent. The sausage had a little bit of kick, but just enough to keep it interesting. I opted for traditional spaghetti and meatballs for my entree. I added the side salad for $1.99. The salad was definitely a side salad but worth the extra $2. There were a few brown leaves of lettuce in there, but nothing to complain about. The bread brought to the table was excellent and I always enjoy a little oil and garlic to go with the table bread. The meatballs were large and excellent, and the accompanying meat sauce was also excellent. Spaghetti portion was big enough that I didn't finish it all. Beer selection is a little limited, I opted for Dos Equis. I believe all the beer comes in bottles, as does the pop. I'd definitely stop back in here again when in the area.

I hit this place while driving though New Mexico. Staff was very friendly. Decor is unassuming. My…read moreplate was delicious. They start you off with basic chips & salsa. The salsa was more than basic and had me asking for more. I imagined that if this was how they start me off, then my actual meal will be out of this world. Boy ol boy was it ever. I got the enchilada plate with red and green salsa, Christmas if you will. FLAVOR!!!! Nuff said. Enchiladas had a hint of heat while the rice & beans tasted totally homemade and authentic. The locals definitely have a gem and you have to stop by THIS restaurant if you're just passing through.

A little on the expensive side considering quality and service…read more Food a bit bland. Service a bit erratic. Very busy place, though.

traveling through/staying in deming, new mexico and tried this place. the food was soooo good! we…read morehad an appetizer sampler and chose the fried macaroni, potato skins and corn fritters. hard to get a potato skin wrong and these were pretty good. the fried macaroni was amazing and had a kick to it. the corn fritters were sweet and spicy, so delicious. for my entree i had the southwest, or fiesta, chicken. something like that. grilled chicken breast with swiss cheese and hatch chiles. the chicken was moist. the hatch chiles were a lot spicier than i'd thought they'd be. my two sides i picked was the house salad and asparagus. the asparagus was really good. also had a blended mango margarita which was THE. BEST. the service was decent, it was a little busy, but the bartender was super friendly and i liked her. don't know if i'll ever find myself here again, but i won't be mad if i do!

Have purchased red chlle burritos off and on always been good red Chile dripping with meat this…read moretime it was dry and all potato found just 2 chunks and all potato sad figured maybe just this 1 but others that we got were just as bad they found 1 pc and some with just 2 pieces of meat we will just go somewhere else and get what you pay

Best smoothies in town! Especially after a great workout!! Also got the grilled cheese with…read moreavocado and chipotle chicken wrap. Must try!

Not bad, but my mouth didn't leave overjoyed. Menu was confusing and it was just easier to get…read morepremade stuff out of the cooler, which was perfectly fine but not fantastic. No coffee or such in evidence.

A surprise find! Great food! You could smell the food before you entered! We will stop again!read more

Great food even better service! Very friendly and welcoming place the best servers! I had a two…read moretaco plate and husband had the Adobo Steak plate. Really good both of them. We had been driving so long I forgot to take pictures! But trust me it was worth the stop!!

Our new favorite restaurant in Deming! Housed in a historic home that predates the Treaty of…read moreGuadalupe Hidalgo, the Customs House has been beautifully renovated and is filled with vintage china, glassware and other relics from its colorful past. Owned by the town of Deming and operated by the Luna County Historical Society, it serves mostly sandwiches and salads, We both had the brisket sliders with rainbow cole slaw. The food was excellent, and our server, Mia, was a delight! We hope to return again and again!

From the owner: What's special about this place is that this Custom House was built in the 1840's, and it has the…read moreatmosphere of being back in grandma's house. Our food reflects the atmosphere we want to present, good home cooking with a down home feel.

This is one of the most difficult reviews I have ever written. While staying the night in Deming, I…read morehad the urge for Chinese food. There are two Chinese restaurants in Deming and I chose China Restaurant. It is located on Pine street just east of S. Gold Ave. there are plenty of available booths and tables but the gist of the matter is that you order your food and take it home. The restaurant has a distinct aroma, not as pleasant as I would like. Still, since previous reviews mentioned this, I decided to forge ahead. The cook took my order and had it ready in less than 5 minutes. It took a while for him to understand what I wanted as his English is limited. The meal did not come with rice, that option costing at least $2 per meal. Taking it back to my motel, I was amazed at how delicious the Szechuan Beef was. It was a bit spicier than I was used to but the removal of most of the jalapeño peppers made the spice level perfect. The beef was melt in your mouth tender. The sauce was perfect. Truly the best I have ever eaten. I should take off a star due to the aroma and ambiance but the food more than makes up for the five star review. Give China Restaurant a try. Amazing food.

How could I not have reviewed China Restaurant in this quaint town of Deming? The restaurant itself…read moreis small and at a corner of the streets in a small, quaint town. It was one of a few options of Chinese/Asian restaurants in town, so there weren't too many options to choose from. So, if you are stucked around town and craved Chinese food, chances are...this restaurant would end up being your pick. The food was ok, a bit on a pricey side. The taste was just fine. From my perspectives, compared to other Chinese places in other larger metros/cities, this place wouldn't stand a chance to compete. But..given it was a place in such a small, very low population town...it served its job of helping tame my craving for Chinese food. Try it if you are stucked in the area/town and this can help you a bit with your Chinese food craving.