First of all both yelp sites for this establishment have wrong placement on their map. This is right on 60 in town. Big sign can't miss it. It's a quant clean restaurant and bar. It also has several items for sale. There were many items to chose from on the menu that were no made with sauce which I shy away from. We both enjoyed the dishes we picked. The waitress was friendly and checked on us often. But not too much. We definitely recommend getting a nice meal Prices are very reasonable. read more

Willard Cantina & Cafe - Sauce on the side. - New American Near Me - Willard, New Mexico

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Food and service was very good for an out-of-the-way place. New Mexico is an amazing place but do not tell anyone.

Wonderful! Delicious! Consistently great chile- both red & green. Service is always great, beer selection is good, specials are always a treat. read more

IT IS OPEN. The Food is delicious and Plentiful. Exceptional service with friendly folks.

you know I wouldn't even bother with this place the service is absolutely trash I waited there for over two hours and didn't get a refill until I flagged down a waitress didn't get my food at all honestly I think the waitress forgot to put in our food which is absurd if I could give it a lower rating I would I've been here once before and the food wasn't even that good it was like warm and soggy again I wouldn't even bother with this place read more

TALK ABOUT A HOLE IN THE WALL!! Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Everything tasted fresh. Service was also great. Recommend if you are driving through the area or looking for a day trip. read more

The best huevos rancheros in NM, I've visited there several times over the years, the staff & owner are friendly and helpful!

My favorite place to eat in all of Eastern New Mexico. The staff is so great and the food is out of this world!

I love this place. I lived in NM for 12 years and this was my favorite place to stop by for a green chile cheeseburger. I'd take my kids shooting at the rest stop west of town (Laguna del Perro) and then come here. Everything was alway delicious and everyone was always friendly. Don't let the "biker vibe" intimidate you. Bikers are almost always the most friendly people that you'll ever meet. read more

In the middle of nowhere, New Mexico, dining choices can be limited. Most likely, this is the best place to stop for miles around. We ate lunch here on the way from Carrizozo to Santa Fe via back roads. I ordered the fajita salad, while he had the chile rellenos. My salad was a decent size but nothing fancy. Glad I asked for the beef as it was quite tasty and rescued an otherwise average meal. I added the pinto beans from his rellenos to give it a little more flavor. He said the chile was good, both red and green, so the rellenos get a thumbs-up. The sopapillas were great and service excellent, so, for the middle of nowhere, not bad. read more

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I used to stop here a lot on my way from Santa Fe to Ruidoso. It's about the only place to eat so thank goodness the chili is good! The beans are to die for & the service is friendly. Can't say much for the atmosphere, although the bar is cool...it's an interesting old building. But I'm not there to look at the carpeting, am I? read more

Willard Cantina & Cafe - a plate of food - New American Near Me - Willard, New Mexico

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Friendly people and very good food. Large portions but they will make smaller portions if you ask.

I had the green chile cheeseburger with fries. Absolutely perfect in each and every way. Though the place itself isn't overly cozy with a big TV blaring in the back, the food made up for it. Fast and friendly service, huge portions and cheap. read more

I have to confess it has been a couple of years since I have been here. However, every time I go back it is the same place. It is VERY local, and I started going with a bunch of Archaeology students from Michigan so we did NOT fit in. However, they were nice to us anyway (we drank plenty of beer and ate a LOT of food) and in the 15 years that I have been going back intermittently they have not changed a bit. They are still friendly, serve authentic and VERY yummy New Mexican fare, and keep their local, very casual air. I think it is time to go back...SOON! read more

I dig this little hole in the wall place as it is just about the closest restaurant to my house in the middle of nowhere! Definitely the place to go for local ranchers wanting a drink. I go here often and have never been dissappointed. I always get the tacos. The ground beef is so tasty and so is the rice. Don't much care for the beans (they are ranch style...blehh not my favorite) and service can be a bit slow if they are busy but overall it's good food, very affordable and people are really nice. Keep up the good work! =) read more

OUT OF BUSINESS AS OF 11/15/2014. Used to be a great destination for a motorcycle ride. read more

The food is good, the staff is friendly, the place is clean, the portions are ample and the prices are very reasonable. The service tends to be a little slow but well worth the wait. I had the Indian Taco and my wife had the pork chop. Both were excellent. When you order a soda you get a 12oz can and a glass of ice. Order the lemonade instead. Is it worth the trip out to Willard? YES! They serve breakfast all day and offer a senior menu as well. We will definitely go back again. read more