Taco Box

Pat's is a local staple in Portales and comes highly recommended by the local residents. Always see…read morea crowd of people during lunch or dinner time hours waiting for their food. Very similar to The Hat's style of food/ordering - no tables or chairs, so most of the time customers take the food to-go or eat in their cars. I was told that their tater tots with chili and cheese, mozzarella cheese sticks, and green chile cheese burger are really good. But seeing from the reviews, it seems like their shakes, malts, and cyclones are also incredibly popular as well! It was a necessity that I try the milkshake or ice cream before I left Portales. Coming back from a last minute trip to Lubbock, we stopped by Pat's to get some ice cream before calling it a day. I tried the butterscotch ice cream in a small cup, but what was given to me was a huge Styrofoam cup filled with ice cream. It was super creamy and soft, but tasted more like vanilla with butterscotch drizzled around the ice cream. However, after sticking the ice cream in the freezer for awhile and eating it later, it became super thick and heavy, and started to taste like Play-doh. I think you have to eat it right away or else it doesn't taste fresh anymore. My friend said her chocolate ice cream was good and fulfilled her chocolate craving! Food-wise, if you plan to order from Pat's, give yourself some cushion time because they do take awhile before they call your number to give you your food. The tater tots with chili and cheese - it was pretty good; I definitely regretted eating it once I finished, but I thought there was a good amount of chili and cheese on top of the tater tots that most of the potatoes were covered. Eating it relatively soon is key or else everything becomes mushy. I also tried the regular green chile burger without cheese - I don't think I remember it tasting too out of the ordinary. It really resembled a regular chili burger. Taste was good, and overall the burger was super filling. The tater tots and burger were probably not the healthiest meal for me, but I do think it's a good indulgent meal to have every so often! I can see why it's pretty popular in Portales. tl;dr - Solid take-out food at pretty cheap prices. Recommend the tater tots and the burgers. I wasn't able to try the Cyclones or milkshakes, but I've heard good things about those items as well! Minimum order of $5 in order to use credit card I believe.

I never understood the name "Pat's Twin Cronnie" and I still don't…read more My co-workers often ate here when they had work in Portales, NM. Turns out, it's just a takeout place. Not even a single bench or picnic table so be prepared to take it home or eat in the Jeep! The service was so-so on August 3, 2026. It took a while to get my order, but of course I was the first in line right at opening time. They offer a Daily Specials menu, but I stuck with a small Sprite, tater tots, and chile cheeseburger. I had stated that they only sauce I like is mayonnaise only to find freakin' mustard on my bread. The green chiles had a kick and were chopped rather nicely. As a newbie, I didn't understand the drive-thru or walk-up situation or even where to park at first. Locals came and parked a totally different way than I did. Lol... It gets loud waiting for your food - in which case they just kind of yell at you when your order's ready - but the street is right there and big rigs were passing through one after another. It seems like a swell place for said locals, but I can't imagine going here again.

08.03.2026

Chile cheeseburger 08.03.2026

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J J's Jumbo Burgers

4.2(12 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great little burger joint to hit in the middle of a road trip. Cheeseburger was legit. Relleno…read moreburrito was a bit of a miss.

Luv their green chili hamburgers!!! Just wished they had consistent hours!! It is one of the better…read moreplaces to go!!

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The Courthouse Cafe

3.8(46 reviews)

0.7 mi

The food was fresh and flavorful, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere made the entire…read moredining experience enjoyable and memorable.

I love the atmosphere and staff friendliness. The sandwiches are great and prices very reasonable…read more The only reason for the 4 is the pastries. I got one to take home and realized it wasn't fully cooked. I still plan to go there as I like it that much. However, be careful buying the pastries.

Sheriff

The Interrogator with provolone cheese added.

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Amazing hamburgers.

McCarty's Cafe

3.9(35 reviews)

0.4 mi

It's worth mentioning that I ordered all of the specials in the board. Green chile stew, black-eyed…read morepeas & a quesadilla. Counter service gal knew the menu. BETTER than reasonable prices; I would've paid more! The eat-in area is clean & pleasant. Good place to get caught up on emails or SM while enjoying a solo lunch.

I ordered the steak strips after finding out that no one who worked there had ever tried the fish…read more One of the worst things I have ever ordered. This shop had a very large menu with nothing made fresh. The only customers were over 80 years old. The "steak strips" tasted like chopped up hamburger patties and were badly cooked and that is supposedly their specialty and at the top of the menu. I am surprised to see that it is still open every time I drive by given how little attention it is given by its owners.

Inside the cafe. Menu above ordering counter & specials listed on the dry erase board. The ladies working are very nice.

Deep fried chilies with queso dip. Love the chilies!

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Tables, specials, menu board

Roosevelt Brewing Company & Public House

3.2(194 reviews)

0.7 mi

The beer is made here and is outstanding. They have many options. I prefer the blonde pale ale…read morewhich was served at the perfect temperature. The service was prompt, attentive and professional. The prices are very reasonable. The place is clean and comfortable. They play great music that isn't played so loud that you can't have a conversation. The food is very good. I have never had a bad meal here. Today, I had the green chili bacon cheese burger. It was fantastic and obviously a handmade patty. It was cooked perfectly and had wonderful flavor. The seasoned fries were cooked to perfection, but I like mine soft and not crunchy. Overall, a fantastic experience.

If this place re-opens, I hope they have better service AND a better attitude. I was treated in a…read morereally rude way and have not returned. I will not go there again UNLESS they clean up their act.

Live music at RBC.

Roosevelt Brewing Company & Public House

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Cattle Baron

3.3(82 reviews)

0.9 mi

We eat here 1x a month! Great salad bar and the steaks are well priced and normally well cooked !…read more Full service bar with great bar tenders

Service was bad, waitress not paying attention to her tables, 20 minutes for nu friend to even get…read morea beer. Just all around probably will not be returning.

Chocolate cake

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Delicious salad bar

Panda Mongolian Buffet

4.2(23 reviews)

0.6 mi

The buffet isn't what's impressive about this place, but the fresh made-to-order stir fry Mongolian…read moregrill. You can load up your plate with veggies and they'll cook it then and there. I have rarely liked Chinese buffet places, but this one impressed me, and it's completely possible to have a nutritious meal here. The dessert is usually ok, nothing impressive, but they always have ice cream. Service is typically fast and attentive as well.

Friendly service. Clean restaurant. I had the fresh Mongolian BBQ. I chose the veggies and meat and…read morethen it was cooked to perfection. So yummy! I also had breaded zucchini and mussels and dessert.

Black Pepper Chicken? No peppers, no onions... Yes chicken, yes grease. No thanks.

First!

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McDonald's

1.6(29 reviews)

0.2 mi

I clearly asked for two large meals and the worker gave me one large meal and a medium meal. I had…read moreto pay again for the second meal and not to mention they almost forgot my frappe. they can seriously do better.

I enjoyed the food it was good had 5 sandwiches with fries and drinks fries were cold but…read moresandwiches good ... Also got apple pie ordered 2 got 1. They were so busy. I eat here at least 2x a week....

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Sonic Drive-In

1.6(17 reviews)

1.1 mi

They always mess my order up. One time I ordered two route 44 drinks and they messed them up three…read moretimes. At first they gave up one large tea and one small diet coke. Then they have us two large teas. Then they have up two route 44 drinks. They looked right so we drove him and ended up the drinks were super watered down and nasty. Not even the first time that has happened. It's just drinks, why do they always mess up???

Ordered Onion rings lightly fried, got them almost burnt, couldn't eat them. When I got them home…read moredon't think I'll be back

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4 years ago

If I could give it 0 stars I would..food is gross! You're better off going to Taco Bell

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