Long wait, but great brisket!…read more After getting rave recommendations from friends, I lined up an hour before Mad Jack's opened, to be one of the first groups seated in the restaurant. There are a lot of benches outside for the line so odds are you can sit down while waiting. After seeing how large the line grew, I'm glad we decided to wait in line early. Interior has several tables, with plenty of self serve aspects with a soda fountain, pickles/onions/etc on hand if you need some, and to-go boxes/bags if you ended up with leftovers. Best of all, big rolls of paper towels on every table for digging into the BBQ. As for the food, the brisket was great. Smoky and flavorful and had superb texture. The dino rib was pretty good but not as stellar as the brisket. The sausage was alright and my friend and I agreed that the sausage was what was going into the leftover box for sure. The mac and cheese was a great addition, while the cornbread was a tad too sweet but still rounded out the meat well. If you're in the area and want some BBQ, the brisket here is the star of the show. It's a long line so be prepared for a wait before you get your food.

From the moment you step inside Mad Jack's, you will be greeted by friendly staff, a Disney Land…read morestyle line queue with great theming and awards on the walls, and of course, the unbeatable aroma of some of the best smoked meat you will EVER have. I'll keep this short and put my Yelp flag proudly in the ground right here in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. As somebody who lives in Tennessee and travels regularly all across the map. I think that Mad Jack's may be the best BBQ I've had in the entire US (full stop). This is indeed the barbecue spot you've been looking for! There is one reason alone that I walked away mad from my experience at Jack's. It was the realization that this incredible establishment is so far away from me and now all other barbecue spots will now pale in comparison. Well played, Jack... well played. ------------------------------ Experience Grade: Ambience: A+ Service / Staff: A+ Barbecue: A++

I had the most deliciously seasoned and moist brisket I've had in possibly the last decade. The…read morebrisket nearly melted in my mouth. My husband ordered a rack of ribs and said they were very tender and in his words "f*%cking awesome ". We both ordered our meats with a side of bbq baked beans and Mac and cheese. The sides were a touch on the lighter side, but that didn't detract from how perfectly they tasted alongside the brisket and ribs. My husband and I stopped in after a wedding and we've said we would drive 2 hours from El Paso if we ever get a hankering for some BBQ ribs and brisket again!

Out of state and was driving through but wanted good bbq. Was trying for the place next door but…read morethey were closed Monday. Thank goodness Brother N Law was open. Small and cozy this place oozes with Vet vibes. Meat was perfect. Chef has the right technique of making a great moist, tasty meats! Brisket was rendered perfectly hint of fat that makes you happy you chose to eat here. Burnt ends, point brisket (gotta love the fat) pulled pork both plate and sandwiches. Fried okra , sweet tea, beans and coleslaw Fresh slice onions , green chilies, pickles. All down the hatch. Yummy and perfect. Salute to the chef and staff for such a great meal. You made this Vet and his family happy.

Good food and the owner is very kind! Hopefully he will get an indoor sit down location one dayread more

Seriously the best BBQ!! Tender, plentiful and he is amazing!!!! . Two days in a row!!! His…read moreoysters the best!!!! He knows how to bring flavor and tenderness to everything. *****

I hadn't eaten here in probably 15 years, but a friend said their chicken fried steak was good. The…read morelast time I ate here, it felt very dark and dingy. Now it's bright and clean inside. The chicken fried steak was very good with white gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and a toasted biscuit. I always toast my biscuits at home, but this was the first time a restaurant toasted my biscuit and it was great. Service was prompt and coffee refills were provided when needed. I've decided this is my go-to restaurant for comfort food. Since my first visit to Rustic Cafe a month ago, I have eaten there three more times. I tried the hamburger steak with grilled onions and mushrooms on my second visit. It was very good too, but the mashed potatoes and mac & cheese sides were only Lukewarm. I guess I could have sent them back, but the steak and brown gravy was hot enough. The mac and cheese was nothing to get excited about. On my next visit I tried the BLT on Texas toast. It seemed a bit small for the $8.99 price and the mayo tasted a little weird to me (I only use Best Foods mayo at home.) It did include plenty of thin crisp bacon, but I had trouble biting through the tomato slices since my top and bottom front teeth don't quite touch. On my last visit, I had the Rustic Cheeseburger (medium) with onion rings as a side. The 1/3 lb. burger was very good, and I thought the quantity and quality of the onion rings was excellent. Only after I got home and looked at my receipt did I realize that I'd been charged a separate $1.49 for onion rings that were supposed to be included as side with the burger. I didn't really mind the extra charge since they had given me so many onion rings and they were the best I've eaten in many years. On one visit, the waitress gave me a 10% senior discount that I've not received on any other visit, so I don't know if this is a policy or just at the discretion of the wait staff. I know others have complained about slow service, but I'm retired and always bring my crossword puzzles with me to work on while I'm waiting, so I've not really noticed if the service is slow. Rustic Cafe is not advertised as a "fast food" joint, so I am happy with the speed of the service. My servers have always been pleasant and accommodating to any of my requests. Breakfast was always my favorite meal, and I'm pleased to find a place that offers breakfast all day. That'll have to be my next visit though.

Food is good, once last night and then today the same things happened. Didn't get something that…read morewas supposed to come with the dinner and no one came back to refill my beverage. I'll go down the street somewhere else,& see if a different restaurant will give what the dinner says on menu and see if they will refill my beverage. This restaurant needs to change or get different employees. Food was good,& the dining room was clean, but I can't continue to give you my business and I would have for two more days. I'm here for the weekend (truck driver parked here for four days) so now I'm going to walk down the street to a different place for the remainder of time I'm here,& I really shouldn't have to.

We were surprised to see we walked into the 6th best restaurant in New Mexico. Once the food came…read moreout, we started to understand why. Everything tasted as if it was freshly prepared in a close friend's home. The food was spiced well, the cheese on the bean was melted, and portions were great. The service was comforting too. The inside feels homey, bright colors, and cool from the strong AC. That is a bonus in the desert heat. The only downside is that chips and salsa were not included. I would have loved to try some other salsas with my chili colorado plate. Their salsa verde on the chimichanga plate was fantastic.

Inexpensive for what you get! Pretty good authentic Mexican food. We had beef enchilada (with red…read moresauce), crunchy tacos, street tacos and chicken enchiladas with green sauce. For dessert, we tried a few flavors of churro's, plain caramel and a Bavarian cream. They bring out chips and salsa ahead (think it's $3 for unlimited). Salsa's were ok and the chips were too thick for our liking. The street tacos were excellent! Definitely recommend. The crunchy tacos were great too. Super fresh. Service was great! Ambiance is fine.

They've only just begun, but so far the dishes are really good! Try the strawberry shortcake!read more

A unique location, good home made food, and friendly personable service. Very happy we found…read moreMemories!

If you are anywhere near Alamagordo, you MUST stop! My hubs…read moreand I road trip a lot, eating everything along the way. This is now the Top Stop for a sandwich for us. Number One!

Fresh deli meats and cheeses. Boars Head! Bread was fresh and soft! Ordered the large and split…read moreit. Generous on the meat too.