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Sunset Grill

3.5 (42 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Flavorless fajitas
jessie a.

Little hole in the wall restaurant that could frankly be passed by. T or C doesn't have a big selection and most restaurants are mom and pop types. This place disappointed. I asked for the Mexican plate but it was a plate with tex Mexican flavors. It came with a tamale that was nondescript at best. That said, it was the best thing on the plate. The taco wasn't too bad for a taco bell shell type taco. The enchilada tasted like the kind the school cafeteria served. The chile relleno was bland. The rice was a little on the undercooked side. The beans tasted out of a can. Bf had the beef fajitas and those tasted pan fried and flavorless. Overall nothing to see here folks.

3 tacos tasted homemade
Angela W.

Didn't know where else to go so we just pulled in. Didn't look like much of anything from the outside. Real divey kind of diner but food and service was great. Locals eating in there is a good indicator

Ashley L.

There's nothing fancy about the Sunset Grill. Heck, when we walked in, we were the only customers and the parking lot looked empty. But the food... OMG, the food! As I eat Keto, I had a bunless cheeseburger with bacon and it was heavenly! And huge! The burgers are a full 8 oz and cooked to order! I also choose the side salad as my side. The salad dressing (I choose balsamic vinaigrette) comes in a large container and tasted homemade! My husband ate the chips and salsa that came complimentary when we sat down and said they were tasty. He ordered a Philly cheesesteak and subbed green chile for the peppers and onions. He said the chile was hot (score!) and the sandwich was great! In fact, it smelled so good that the couple who came in while we were eating ordered the same thing because it smelled so good! He also ordered the onion rings that we had read about in previous Yelp reviews as his side. Let me tell you: you NEED the onion rings! They are hand breaded and perfect! My husband is the pickiest guy when it comes to onion rings and he could not get over them! And it was all so cheap too! Yum!

Breaded chicken sandwich
Ryan R.

Great diner in TorC. Huge sandwiches, delicious, thick well cooked fries, excellent service. Worth the 7 minute drive off the freeway to get to. Will definitely return when I'm town again.

Homemade salsa and guacamole
Chris S.

The Sunset Grill is a decent place to grab a bite when in town to visit Elephant Butte. It offers average and tasty New Mexican food at an affordable price. After eating lunch here it's no secret that most of the people are locals. However, during the busy season tourists make their way here as well. If you're going to make this stop I would order the New Mexican food. The portions are enormous and most of it is made from scratch on site. This includes there red and green chile and other key items like the guacamole and salsa. If there's one thing on the menu that you should try it's the carne adovada. You can either get it as a plate or inside a sopapilla. If you're going to order it as a stuffed sopapilla be prepared for a massive amount of toppings and cheese. Is enough food for a cow to eat. Meanwhile, nobody leaves here hungry. And I would recommend ordering the guacamole to start. It's got a lot of flavor and it's made fresh every day period One of the highlights here are the breakfast burritos period it's likely the signature item of this restaurant. They are enormous and if you're heading out on the lake for the day it be a good idea to stop and get one first. Doing so might keep your full the rest of the day. When in town there's plenty of local restaurants like this. This one is a safe bet.

Their famous onion rings! Chocolate Decadence in the background.
Tig O.

Stopped in after soaking in the hot springs down the road. The ambiance is a good old-fashioned diner. It's like stepping back in time, which matches the the town. We loved reading all the quirky signs and listening to the locals while dining. We ordered the onion rings because we heard they're famous and they did not disappoint! We also had the bean and cheese sopapillas. They were the highlight of the meal. The beans were delicious and there was perfect crisp on the sopapillas. I will always remember this meal.

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Johnny B's Restaurant - Johnny's Special (no egg, add beans), Christmas.

Johnny B's Restaurant

4.1(126 reviews)
0.8 mi
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Great place for lunch. Fast & friendly! The food was served appetizingly and tasty. We had the…read morelighter fare: 3 salads on a plate. I had the chicken salad, cottage cheese and potato salad. Hubby had tuna, cottage cheese and potato salad. It was very filling and I could not finish my plate. The chicken salad was white meat which really made it nice. We are going back on Wednesday night for supper. They are closed Monday and Tuesday at 4. Wednesday they start staying open until 8. We're looking at getting the chicken fried steak next time. Fun, clean, sporty and local. Lots of folks knew each other. Just a really nice hometown feel and close knit community.

Had dinner here one evening while in town visiting the area. A popular locals spot thats been…read morearound forever. The interior is actually quite large, with several eating areas throughout. The decor is kind of a time warp and looks like its not been updated in years and years. We were greeted walking in and seated within the same interaction. Our server was kind, friendly and helpful. The menu has a wide array of options and after giving it a good look over, I opted for their Jackie's (Chili) Rellenos plate. Two stuffed chilis with green suace, rice and beans. It comes with a side of chips and salsa. My rellenos were well made and flavorful, the beans and rice also good, as were the chips and salsa. This is good basic restaraunt style home cooking. The food is good to better, not omg this is amazing. It met my needs and served its purpose. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the great my server 01327

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D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO - Pasta New Mexico with Hatch Green Chile

D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO

4.5(364 reviews)
76.9 mi
•$$
Family-owned & operated
Outdoor seating

Joe and I visited D.H. Lescombes on Thursday, August 6, 2026, during a trip to town for a medical…read moreappointment. We were seated immediately with no wait, and the atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming. Our waitress, Jasmine, was fantastic -- beautifully groomed with a genuinely sweet smile, she made us feel well cared for throughout the meal. Service was attentive and warm. I ordered the Mongolian chicken, which was delicious. Joe had a salad topped with steak, also very good. We both tried their wine flights -- I chose the red, Joe the mixed selection. Both were quite good, showcasing the winery's quality offerings. Everything about this visit hit the mark: excellent food, outstanding service, superb wine, and no hassle getting in. Highly recommended.

The positives: food is really good! The shrimp salad has large shrimp that are grilled perfectly…read more The roasted veggies are cold though, but maybe that's because it's supposed to be a salad? The pot roast is super tender and flavorful and the veggies with it pair well. The chicken fettuccini was not my favorite of the mix, but it was still cooked very well and tasted good. I'm not the biggest fan of French onion soup but this was a decent one. And although we only got 1 serving of bread, it was warm and perfectly soft inside. Why it was just ok: we turned up without reservations around 7:30 and were told it was going to be a 30 minute wait. We asked if we could sit at the bar and were told that was also 30 minutes despite there being empty seats. Fine. We waited. 45 minutes later, multiple parties come in, without reservations. They manage to sit at the bar. We were told it's first come first serve and we needed to just grab a seat. Would have been nice if we were told that from the start, especially since we couldn't sit at the empty seats earlier. We got our food to go instead more than an hour after we first came in. If there was anything else open by the time we found out, we would have just left. Despite this, I'd say this is a good spot to get food to go, or make sure you have reservations ahead of time.

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Baked Brie with our Heritage Brut

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Southwest Meatloaf paired with our 631 Signature Malvasia-Riesling

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Oluv

3.9(8 reviews)
46.3 mi

I've been a couple of times now, once just after they opened, and then just last week. Last week I…read morehad the biscuits and gravy with eggs and bacon. The biscuits and gravy were excellent, which isn't easy for most kitchens to achieve. The eggs and bacon were great, too, prepared as I had ordered them. Staff were the owners, who were super friendly and the food came quickly. The interior is that of a small town diner put into what was probably a house at some point. It was clean, a little kitschy, and quiet the morning we were in. It's nice to see them making a go of it with a restaurant and being up to the task of succeeding. Great stop on our motorcycle rides out that way. Sorry, didn't take pics, but it was appetizing.

Down-home folks doing down-home cooking. The owners are very nice people, who are great resources…read moreif you are new in town. They cook very good food and will accommodate you if you need something not on the menu. I walked in just before closing and they offered to cook me something just the same. I came back the next day for their fried catfish and hushpuppies (made with green chilis). My vegetarian friend was provided vegetarian soup the night before, and fixed a salad and improvised quinoa dish with vegies when we went back. They go the extra mile. Very good folks! Wish I could have gone back on Derby Day to see what bourbon concoctions they had. :)

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Oluv - Grilled or fried Chicken salad with mixed greens and your choice of dressing.

Grilled or fried Chicken salad with mixed greens and your choice of dressing.

Oluv - Asian special with beef, corn, fresh onion, cilantro and lime.

Asian special with beef, corn, fresh onion, cilantro and lime.

Oluv - Outdoor patio dining.

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Outdoor patio dining.

Tony's - Shrimp  burrito

Tony's

4.6(129 reviews)
2.2 mi
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Love the tacos here. The service is spot on and perhaps the best part of this place. The chili is…read morehuge - please don't underestimate it. The atmosphere is no frills. Highly recommend if Mexican food is what you want. Best Mexican food I've had in TorC.

If you're looking for outdoor seating because you're traveling with a dog, don't stop here. I have…read morenever heard so many bizarre reasons as to why a dog cannot even be on the premises; first one was because of a "code," second one was because there is a bad dog next door that might hurt or kill my dog and the third one was their liability insurance. Not sure if I believed any of those reasons but I ordered food to go because of the Yelp. After looking into the New Mexico restaurant liability insurance explanation, I now know that this place just flat out doesn't like dogs anywhere. I feel like "dog friendly" should be another option on Yelp since so many people now travel with their pets. I should have left because it was very hot and windy and the owners were extremely rude but, against my husbands wishes, I ordered to go based on the food reviews and also based on nostalgia (because the location was the exact location for great Mexican food in the 1980's. Now to the food: I ordered the large combo. It was good but not the best New Mexico Mexican food. The cheese enchiladas were okay. The taco was not crispy, probably because it was squeezed into a styrofoam container, and was made with hamburger meat. I was hoping for shredded beef. Oh well. The chile relleno was good, not the best. Overall, the food was good but I've had better. The green chile sauce was better than good. I honestly think that if we had been allowed to dine outdoors on the premises, the food would have been served on a bigger plate and I would have been able to distinguish what I was eating better. Would I eat here again...that's a big fat nope. Nor would they want me to, probably. The owner(s) were rude. The food was mediocre at best. I loved raising my girls and living in T or C back in the 80's, but I will never stop there again to eat because the people at Tony's.

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Tony's - Inside

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Large combination plate...

Tony's - Mexican Coca Cola

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