Be prepared for a drive, but the roads are well maintained. My best friend absolutely HAD to go to…read morethe "No Scum Allowed Saloon". I wasn't one to argue a good time. Only problem was that good time starts at 5pm, and only on certain days of the week. Middle of the desert, at the cross of nowhere and won't find your body for years, is this epic drinkery. Decked out with dollar bills lining the ceiling and occupied by some of the nicest locals we met on our trip. If you're in the area (which is impossible) or needing a great place to hang out on a weekend night, this is it. Of course it's the only option for many miles, but we were not disappointed. According to the owners, they have some great local talent that plays on certain evenings. They have an awesome little venue that looks like a blast when they have a band. We picked out a couple tshirts as souvenirs and one of the patrons purchased our drinks on his tab . I promised to return upon our next New Mexico trip. I'll be more than delighted to drive there again, especially for some music and to see what the crowd looks like. Overall, awesome venue. Loss of one star for the lack of additional party hours, expensive merchandise ($60) for two tshirts and wayyyyy out in there drive. Everything else was exactly like we expected and more.

A little out of the way place. Dogs were thirsty and loved it! We loved the area and especially…read morethe people of New Mexico.

This is a multi dimensional review…read more Dry Point Distillers. This is one of the best bars in Las Cruces. They not only distil their own spirits, but they invent some great cocktails as well. Last night I had a double shot of Blue Corn Bourbon neat, an Old Fashioned with Rye, and two Kentucky Mules, all while participating in Trivia Las Cruces with my two new friends, Paulina and Steve. (We finished second). The mixologists behind the bar were great. They got my drinks to me with grace and speed and every cocktail was perfection. I appreciate the both of you very much, Dry Point also carries a small number of New Mexico breweries products, which, based on the chalkboard they were listed on much change from time to time. If you are looking for a great place to hang out with your friends for drinks, I can think of no better place than Dry Point. Stone Crow Gourmet Stone Crow Gourmet, owned by Chef Gary is located inside Dry Point as an independent entity. Perhaps one of the best things to happen was the joining of these two business. Stone Crow Gourmet takes a great bar and turns it into a great gastro-pub. I had the Smoked Salmon Crostini and I had to get a box to take some home. For those of you familiar with Crostini they are typically sliced baguettes with a smattering of goodness. Not these Crostini, these were full side French bread slice on the diagonal with generous portions of flavorful joy. I ordered the full order which was six Crostini and that friends was too much. I was able to eat two of them there, I shared one each with the aforementioned mixologists and took two home, one of which now remains after a great midnight snack. The Crostini also came with a fresh salad with tomatoes, cucumbers marinaded in something, tasty greens, all drizzled with Gary's house made vinaigrette I also got a chance to taste Chef Gary's house made Barbeque sauce and it is sweet and spicy bit of liquid magic, Can't wait to try it on a pulled pork sandwich or the rib tips. If you have been to Dry Point then you probably know everything I just said, but if you haven't been, and you enjoy gastronomical delights and great cocktails, get thee to Dry Point and Stone Crow Gourmet

My husband and I were visiting family in the area and decided to try Dry Point Distillery. Overall,…read morewe had a mixed experience. The drinks, while nicely presented, felt overpriced for the quality and taste. However, the food was truly exceptional and quickly became the focal point of our entire experience. Every dish we tried was thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and honestly far exceeded what we expected from a distillery setting. The chef is incredibly talented, and it's very clear that the kitchen is carrying the experience here. I genuinely hope they are being recognized and compensated well, because the food alone is what makes this place worth visiting--and what brought us back a second time. That said, the overall atmosphere felt like it was missing something. There wasn't much going on in terms of entertainment--no music, open mic, or events--which made the space feel quieter than it has the potential to be. Compared to other distilleries in town, it lacks some energy and liveliness, which is a missed opportunity given the quality of the food. We truly enjoyed the food and can't say enough good things about the chef. We'll absolutely be back for that alone--my husband and I adored it.

The vibe is outstanding . The people and service was the best i have seen in a long timeread more

It's a very eclectic bar for sure with a multitude of random signs from a variety of businesses…read moreboth new and old. Drinks are wonderful and well crafted. I selected the frozen pina colada and it went well with the 100° day. No A/C but the bar is equipped with several ceiling fans which helps. Our server was attentive and very helpful. Highly recommend if you're out this way. Just look for the pink, polka dotted elephant!

Good service and ambiance…read more A must have appetizer is fried avocado, amazing steak and salmon.

We enjoyed a fabulous, friendly and delicious lunch here!…read more We were greeted by Dallas who kindly directed us to a table. Later, he made recommendations when he found out it was our first visit to the restaurant and to Ruidoso. We took his recommendation of trying the small (which is actually huge) portion of chile rings. Best appetizer ever! Kaitlyn was our server and she did a fine, professional and pleasant job of serving us. Thank you Kaitlyn. The stuffed avocado appetizer we tried was also very good. I would reorder it but I would perhaps add some salsa or hot sauce next time. My chile and bacon toasted cheese sandwich was really fun and delicious. Hatch chiles from New Mexico are the best! My wife's chile burger was tasty but nothing over the top. Our fries were fresh but like most fresh fries, could have been a little crispier. That's fine. They were fresh and tasty and next time, we'll order well done fries! We look forward to returning if we are ever in Ruidoso again! Life is good with chile rings!

Saturday evening, dark, dingy, with an ancient whiff of cigarette smoke, not overwhelming, but…read moreenough to let you know you'd better order whiskey or beer. I ordered my regular, well whiskey and a Coors. My order appeared instantly. Yup, my kinda place. No music inside and few TV's. Too early to step out on the dance floor, which is the main attraction, I guess. When it's packed with two-stepping action, I'd guess this is The Place. My guess is wrong. Go Outside! Live Music! Axe throwing! That's where you Win!

Had the absolute best time! Tammy took care of us. Live music and cold beer! Fun for all.read more

We decided on this restaurant as we were walking the little stores/shops and this place was open…read more Regrets! The food took forever, and all was past overcooked. As you can see in the photos, the burger was so dry and overcooked even though the menu states it would be cooked "medium well". The chicken wings were cold, salad looked so sad. If I could give 0 stars, I would. Shawn was our server.

3.5 stars. There's…read morenot that many places open late in Ruidoso so if you're looking to have some fun with friends after 9pm, you're options are small. If you're looking for some country dancing, kareoke, or just a place to have some beers this is one of your options. It's usually pretty busy during the weekends especially if it's tourist season. If country music ain't your thing, they do have a jukebox (AMI) you can play music on and you can also download an app for it, similar to TouchTunes. This place is your typical local bar, it's casual, nothing fancy. It has two pool tables, some arcade games, a patio, a dance floor and plenty of seating. They do have live music on certain days, check their Facebook page or other social media to get that info. They check for ID at the door at night. They do have a kitchen that serves food during the day.

Helloooooo!!!! DamnI just want to say my friends and I flew out from vegas to be here for a show…read moreand it was sooo much fun! BUT, the problem we had was your security . Excuse my language, but these guys were assholes. They made us feel unwelcome. I understand your security has a job to do, but they didn't have to be so mean. This was on Friday the 24th after the night ended at 1am. Everything about being in New Mexico was amazing, but your security was so unwelcoming. . We tried to be nice, and they weren't nice so now I'm here. Other than that, thank you soooo much for having us!! We had a blastt and New Mexico is amazing, but these security people were not friendly and not the vibe.

The drinks are okay. I have @had Manhattans,Sazeracs and a Whiskey Sour.My wife has tried the…read moreMartini and some drink specials. Music is usually not at all suitable to the clientele and usually too loud when the place is empty earlier in the evening. Service is good, but this definitely not the retro cocktail lounge experience you might be seeking.

I've been to Rocket City quite a few times and I really enjoy it! The staff are always polite and…read morehelpful, willing to address any concerns with food or service. I typically sit in the bar area so that I can enjoy whatever sports are on the TV's, especially now with football season! I don't usually go when it's super crowded so it's a laid back atmosphere and more on the quiet mellow side. My favorite foods are the wings, fried hard and tossed in both the garlic and buffalo sauce. The salads are also delicious! I love the Caesar with the chipotle dressing! As for drinks, they have quite a few options but make a really delicious Moscow mule!

John Campbell was great. His staff was rude and stretched thin. When you cut staff to save money…read moreit stresses the staff. Never did get waited on. Gave order to woman at bar. She was very rude. Order was never turned in.

Super cool bar in downtown Cloudcroft which is a tiny town, but one of the best places I've ever…read morebeen in New Mexico! This bar has an old western field. Service at the bar was phenomenal and they had a great whiskey selection.. We met a couple locals in there who were super nice overall a great bar to come get a drink at in Cloudcroft. Their food looked decent too.

Came into cafe wanted to try it out. Both my wife and I got the green chili cheeseburger…read more Everything was very good and the portion of fries or tater tots you get with the burger is quite a bit. My wife was unable to finish her fries. I had a hard time finishing up my tots. The atmosphere is laid-back And even though it's a bar no one smoking inside. There appears to be a game room attached with pool table and arcades, but I did not make it back that far. It's a nice friendly atmosphere will definitely come back.

Not Dog Friendly even though he pulled up on Road. Bartender was rude and I felt like I was…read morebothering her when I ordered a beer. My Dog has more more miles Unser his collars than must Posers

The people don't care about their customers especially if they're not local...left me worried about…read moremy husband who trusted someone n got left there n no one especially the bartender cared