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Fine Dining

Willmon’s Prime Grill
2523 Sudderth Dr
575-257-2954
Hours: 5pm to 10pm seven days a week
Located in the heart of Ruidoso’s historic midtown Willmon’s offers wonderful dishes that will please the most discerning palette. Prime Cut Steaks, Lobster, Crab, Scallops, Prawns, Halibut and other in season favorites grace this very tempting menu. The sides are a delight and their deserts delectable.  Willmon’s also offers a tantalizing wine list which features some of Willmon’s own New Mexico wines along with other wonderful wines from the best growing regions in the world.
Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant
Hours: 5pm to 9pm Sun – Thur
5pm – 10pm Fri – Sat
Located in the Inn of the Mountain Gods this restaurant provides an elegant atmosphere with live music tastefully done. The menu offers unique and diverse items such as Elk, Rack of Lamb, Pecan Crusted Salmon, Alaskan Crab legs and so much more. The sides are extravagant and the deserts tasty.  An extensive wine list and full bar service complete the offerings here.

Casual Dining

Webers Grill
441 Mecham Dr. Ruidoso, N.M.
575-257-9559
Open Daily
One of our favorites this restaurant offers a fun atmosphere with live music on weekends. Nice selection of foods including seafood, steaks, burgers, salads and more. They have a full bar with a wide variety a brew pub style beers and more.

Gathering of the Nations Buffett
Inn of the mountain Gods
Around the world, Vegas style, buffet with bakery.
Santinos
2823 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso N.M. 88345
257-2823
Italian cuisine with and nice wine list

Michelenas
Family style dining with an Italian flair. This is an economical restaurant that takes pride in their pizzas.

Farleys afood, Fun and Pub
1200 Mecham Dr Ruidoso
575-258-5676
Hours: 11:30am Seven days a week
This is Ruidoso’s most popular sports style bar with lots of great finger foods, burgers, pizza,sandwiches and more.  Sixteen beers on tap round out the offering here.
Denny’s
575-378-1389
Everyone knows Denny’s. Ours is located at 2219 Highway 70.
Hall of Flame Burgers
2500 Sudderth (Four Seasons Mall)
575-257-9987
Hours: Open daily Fri until 9pm
Great flame grilled  burgers, tacos , sandwiches, ice cream and more.
Lincoln County Grill
2717 Sudderth Dr
575-257-7669
Hours: daily from 7am
A cafeteria stye restaurant with a variety of foods including Mexican, burgers, salads and more. Good place for breakfast. Beer and wine offered.
Log Cabin
1047 Mecham Dr
575-258-5029
Hours: Daily 6am to 2pm
Breakfast and lunch served from an American style menu with all the usuals.
Magic Forest
Hwy 70 across from Wal Mart
575-378-1008
Hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
American style restaurant menu including pastas, sea food, pizza, salads, steaks and more.

Barbeque

Circle J BBQ
1825 Sudderth Dr
575-257-4105
A perennial favorite for good BBQ. Home made rolls compliment their BBQ.
Hours: 11am – 8pm Sun – Thur
11am – 9 Fri – Sat
Can’t Stop Smokin’
418 Mecham Dr
575-630-0000
Various smoked selections including briskit and chicken.

Mexican

Pena’s Place
2963 Sudderth Dr
575-257-4135
This is where the locals eat breakfast and lunch. Traditional Mexican dishes done with fresh ingredients and perfectly prepared. Get there early on weekends! We recommend this one as a must.
Old Road Restaurant
692 Old Road, Mescalero N.M.
575-464-4674
This is one of those places you hear about and once you go wonder why it took you so long!
Homestyle Mexican food their specialty.
El Camino Nuevo
1025 Mecham Dr
575-258-4312
Open all day and serving authentic Mexican food.
Comal
2117 Sudderth Dr (Gazebo Mall)
575-258-1397
Excellent and authentic. Small venue, but offers some outside dining in a garden setting. Very friendly people and on comes with our recommendation.
Chef Lupe’s
1101 Sudderth Dr
575-257-4687
Good food and consistent. Breakfast through dinner.
Casa Blanca
501 Mecham
575-257-2495
Cool setting, good food and, popular margaritas.
LUCY’s Mexicali Restaurant
2408 Sudderth
575-257-8754
Good food, great margaritas, fun atmosphere.
Coffee Shops
Coffee Pronto
701 Mecham
575-973-7097
Great coffee to go! Try their quick and tasty food selections. Grab a lunch for on the Ski hill or for your day trip.
Sacred Grounds
2825 Sudderth Dr
575-257-2273
Great coffee, great mid town setting. Breakfast and lunch served.
Zocca Coffee & Tea
1129 Mecham Dr.
575-258-1445
Warm atmosphere, specialty coffee’, snack food, pastries and panini’s. Wi Fi

Sandwich Shops

Lucy and Ethyl’s
1009 Mecham Dr (Mountain Top Plaza)
575-630-1221
Great place and one of our favorites. Great sandwiches and soups plus desert!  Cool interior and fun place to be. Say hi to Steve and Dave for us.
River’s Edge
2404 Sudderth Dr
575-630-5394
Closed Wednesdays
Good wraps, soups and sandwiches. Right in the heart of bustling mid town. Sit and people watch.
Humming Bird Tea Room
2306 Sudderth Dr
575-257-5100
Good sandwiches, soups and salads.
Schlotzky’s Deli and TCBY
2812 Sudderth
575-257-7811
Funny name, great sandwich! Also serve TCBY yogurt, soups and salads.
Village Buttery
2107 Sudderth Dr
575-257-9251
Sandwiches and soups and salads and quiche plus pie!
Wild Herb Market
No one there is named Herb, but their wraps are outstanding as are their soups made fresh daily. Great place for vegetarians! This is one of our favorites.

Steak and Seafood

Willmon's Grill (See Fine Dining)
Wendell’s (See fine dining)
Cattle Baron Steak House
657 Sudderth Dr
575-257-9355
Lots of seating. Steak, seafood, salad bar.
K Bob’s
157 Hwy 70
575-378-0025
Family style dining. Easy on the wallet.
Texas Club
212 Metz Dr. (Use your GPS)
575-258-3325
Full menu and bar. Some entertainment.

Asian
Yee’s
633 Sudderth Dr
575-257-5888
Hours: 11am – 9pm
Buffet, eat in and take out. Delivery free to Whispering Pine Cabins $15 min. Good food.
Great Wall of China
2913 Sudderth Dr
575-257-2522
Hours: 11am – 9pm
Dine in or take out plus buffet. No delivery. Sushi Bar (when available)

Bars and Nightclubs

Quarters Saloon 2535 Sudderth Dr. Full bar, lots of live music and great food! The best bar in town for those who like a blues and rock atmosphere. (Friendliest saloon this side of the Pecos)
Win Place or Show 2516 Sudderth Great old style country bar with live music and dancing.  
Farley’s Food Fun & Pub 1200 mecham Our version of “Cheers”. Fun place, good food and lots of sports and loud music to keep you going.
Dreamcatchers Sudderth in Mid town. Good food and live outdoor music.