The food is wonderful! Employees are great and a nice atmosphere! Large area for parking and plenty room to sit inside! Hamburgers are the best!!! read more

Roadside diner that was badly needed to stretch out legs and get some sustenance. Funny signs all over joint and the girls bathroom also had a toiled right beside the sink on the outside of the stall. Odd. What we swallowed: *CHIPS AND SALSA: We were hungry. These were good. *CORN DOG AND FRIES: Made hot to order. Corn dog was great and fries were crispy. *WESTERN BURRITOS: This came with a side of green sauce and was pretty good. *PATTY MELT: This is my jam and they did it up real nice. Very tasty. As a patty melt should be so this hit the spot. Diner, homey feel. All the comfort foods available like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, hamburgers, sandwiches, wings, pizza. Great place to get some food and stretch your legs. read more

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I love the food and the service at Zayra's. It doesn't matter if I am dining in or carrying out, it is always fresh, hot and delicious. It is a perfect diner. You can't do better from Raton to Magdalena. Any farther south than that, I can't say! Thank you Zayra's for always serving up delicious and heartwarming food. read more

We only went to Zayra's because The Depot was closed, and boy was that good luck. My Steak Tacos were delicious; even the rice and beans were unusually good. My wife's Chicken Quesadillas were also much enjoyed. If you're on the fence about whether to go here - just go! read more

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Passing through and we were looking for a quick on the road breakfast. So glad this was on our route. Huge burritos! Very tasty & really quick. We got a sausage one & a ham. The red sauce was great...not too spicy and great smoke flavor. Green sauce was very mild. read more

Zayra's Cafe - Breakfast Burritos - Comfort Food Near Me - Springer, New Mexico

Thanks again Zayra's for warming our hearts on our trip from NM back to TX. Love stopping here for a fresh homemade breakfast. read more

Zayra's Cafe - 1 egg breakfast, homemade tortilla, refried beans, and potatoes. - Comfort Food Near Me - Springer, New Mexico

What a great local place, and geez do all types of people show up once it's lunchtime. No worries, however, tbe front counter is ready. orders come out promptly; service is top notch. but tbe food--wow. they have specials worth a look and then a true mix of tex-mex favorites and American grill favorites. i tried the patty melt--fantastic--fresh generous serving, onions cooked right. My spouse raved about the milkshake too read more

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We love Zayra's cafe. We stop here every year on the way to Angel Fire and we have tried so many different menu items and they are all delicious. read more

Food, fantastic food extremely clean place friendly atmosphere. I had the brisket tacos. Lettuce and tomato garnish was very fresh and the bastard tasted great. The tortillas were slightly toasted, which made them a little bit crispy flavor. We ordered chicken strips and a plate pride tasty chicken breast. Portion for under $10. We would highly recommend this place. Any travel from Texas. read more

Zayra's Cafe - Dinning room - Comfort Food Near Me - Springer, New Mexico

Prices are amazing Food came out super quick and they fix us up with all the good stuff Great breakfast after camping Place was clean and loved the music read more

One of few places open Monday mornings! We were traveling back to Texas from NM and called ahead from Cimmaron to pick up breakfast for our road trip. What luck to stumble upon Zayra's. I LOVE NM sopapillas (the kind WITHOUT sugar and cinnamon, just fluffy fried tortilla) and you can tell these are homemade - fresh hot and fluffy. We all ate just plain bacon (or sausage) egg and cheese burritos and had Christmas salsa on the side (to spice to our own desire) and everyone loved them. All very fresh and homemade. Homemade tortillas. The food was prompt, service was nice and friendly. The restaurant (and restroom) was VERY clean! read more

The food was ok. The staff wasn't that friendly. The doors are not clearly marked. If you are thinking of stopping here, let me help. You walk in to the right. There are menus placed on the wall for you to look at. You order at the window and seat yourself. They do bring your food to you. read more

Brisket taco plate was the bomb. Good service, nice atmosphere and tasty food. Prices are fair.

Pros: super clean and friendly Cons: slow service and my food came out cold I'm genuinely mystified at all the stellar reviews, it's a weird menu that ranges all over the place. My brisket taco plate was pretty scrimpy for $15, it probably would have tasted better had it been hot but I'm guessing not by much. read more

Stopped here based on YELP reviews and was not disappointed! People were picking up phone-in orders, sitting in the dining area for serve and walk-ups, like me, were standing in line to order. My husband had a chicken salad sandwich and I had a BLT. Both sandwiches were good and had 3 slices of bread (easier to eat on the road). Despite the wait for our food, which is I inevitable when a place is popular and not serving "fast food", I had no complaints. For travelers with dogs, there is an outdoor eating area so Fido can get some fresh air while you eat. By the way, lots of people ordered Mexican food and milkshakes. A nice stop on the road with good food = 5 read more

Zayra's Cafe - Lots of parking - Comfort Food Near Me - Springer, New Mexico

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What a great place it's kind of a drive but the food and service was great if you're passing by stop

This place was literally excellent in every way! We got their cheese burger with fries, a salad and their crazy nachos!!! The burger and nachos were amazing, delicious and HUGE!!! What a great surprise on our trip from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque! Great job Zayra's!!!! read more

Went to Zayra's Cafe on Tuesday May 20, 2025 after having had their chicken tacos to go the night before and wow not only were the tacos great, so was breakfast and the service was top notch and the restaraunt was beautiful. I highly recommend this restaraunt to everyone!! read more

Just had lunch here. It was phenomenal! The tacos Al pastor were the best meal I've had in a long time. I If I ever have reason to come this way again, I'll definitely stop. I'd even drive an hour out of the way. Yum! read more

Great service / homey & clean/ little pizzas excellent Not a fast food place - everything prepared after You order. read more

If you want quality, do not pass this place up! We stopped so I could finish a call and we got lucky!! Everything we had was made with quality and soul-soothing flavor! read more

Zayra's Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Springer, New Mexico

Wow, this place never disappoints. If you want authentic New Mexican Cowboy food come here. The ambiance of rustic just as you'd expect and the service is friendly and with a smile. Everything is made fresh so don't expect fast food times when busy but the wait is well worth it. If you're near Cimarron NM you do yourself a disservice if you don't stop. 5 stars would eat again and again and again read more

Very clean and the staff was sweet and helpful! We had burgers, quesadillas, and a hot dog. All delicious!

Clean well decorated dining room. Has lots of food choices. Food was made to order so it took a little longer because when we stopped they were packed! We loved the large burritos with an amazing green sauce. Glad we stopped here on our way through. read more

You know the definition of insanity? Driving by this place while hungry and not stopping in. This is a dusty book, but don't judge it by the cover. The inside is handsomely clean and cozy. The staff is friendly, and the food is legit. It felt like we were eating at our friends house who had been cooking all day to serve us her best Mexican dishes. Straight up, no shortcuts, homemade food. read more

Great stop for lunch if traveling through. Better than any fast food. Good menu something for all! Service friendly and a little small town slow paced...but that means they are cooking up some good food. Very clean! Nice atmosphere. read more

Great food friendly service. Home environment. Lady very accommodating. Clean , restrooms. Highly recommended.

I had the western burrito. Very good. Especially with the green sauce. Food came out quickly, and staff was very friendly. Everything was very clean. read more

Excellent sopapillas - cooked just right! Fish tacos not breaded but grilled & delicious read more

We needed a place to stop for lunch that had a large enough area for us to park with a travel trailer. There was plenty of space for our rig, and the staff was very friendly. The food was very good! Everyone enjoyed their meal. We will stop in again if we are out this way. read more

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Great carry out lunch as we drove thru town. Added menus for those who want to call in. read more

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Ok people. There's not much of my advice you should listen to, except this. When you're on a road trip, pull over to try the cafe in the middle of nowhere. We're in very rural New Mexico and saw a faded sign that said "Zayra's Cafe" with an arrow pointing pointing over there somewhere. I said, "Let's do it" and Meredith agreed. (So far, so good.) We walked in and I saw a chalk board showing today's special was a bowl of Posole. I looked around at the other customers' food and spotted a bowl of deep red broth and pork. Bingo, that's posole and THAT guy looks like he likes it. (Pro tip: scan the room for visual clues.) Posole: Easy choice. I added one taco al pastor for good measure. (Yes the posole was enough but I'm not an amateur.) Meredith got the breakfast burrito and coffee. Basically as strong of an order as orders get. I saw a T-shirt from Guymon (not sure that's relevant, but I've been there and this is my post so I'm including it.) We sat down and watched a steady string of people come in, some to sit and eat, others picking up to-go orders. Another good sign. The food arrived and I'm pretty sure it was made by grandmothers with recipes from the old country. The al pastor taco might have been better than mine (kidding, it was) and the posole broth was nothing short of happiness being hugged by chile ferries. Also Meredith liked hers. I dunno, I didn't look up long enough to try hers so I'm taking her word for it. Something about green chiles. Anyway, moral of the story is: pull over and try the cafe. You're welcome. read more

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You can no go wrong here. My son and I stopped in for breakfast after a few hours riding our motorcycle north from Albuquerque. Everything was cooked perfectly and not only was the food warm so we're the ladies running the show. The treated us like family. It was a wonderful experience and just what we needed for our break from the road. Thank you! read more

Zayra's Cafe - Outside with the cooks - Comfort Food Near Me - Springer, New Mexico

Delicious food, friendly service, very clean and cozy. We will absolutely return the next time we are in Springer!

Great food! If you love heat their steak tacos is great but their pico can have a ton of jalapeños but taste REALLyY amazing. Sopapillas are wonderful but eat it fresh, by a day and a half the are crunchy and taste really great. Ask before ordering a milkshake if soft DON'T order. read more

Great food, quick service. Tortillas were very flavorful, as was the refried beans.

Friendly family run cafe serving breakfast, lunch and shakes. The breakfast tacos were authentic and exceptional. read more

Zayra's Cafe - the front of the restaurant - Comfort Food Near Me - Springer, New Mexico

super friendly staff, best patty melt I've had in my life, quick service and homey vibe

Great little place- made us feel very happy and at home on our road trip. Try the huevos con chorizo. Excellent service and very clean. Will be back the next time I come through. read more

Food is great and fast and fresh. Restaurant is immaculately clean. Highly recommend it for a quick meal.