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Grill Caliente
86/100 (1364 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tacos
Burger
French Fries
Grilled cheese
Hamburgers
Tortillas
Beef
Nachos
Pork Tenderloin
Queso
Salad
Fish
Wings
Pork
Chili
Salmon
Tapas
Fish Taco
Cheeseburger
Sit down
American
Southwestern
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Love the atmosphere, food and wine selection. You can not go wrong with a burger, recommend The Boss and the tenderloin or roasted chicken tacos are..."
Jodi Price Barnes
"We were greeted and seated right away, I had brough my dog Mojo with me so we sat out on the nice patio. The manager was so nice he had brought my..."
Ritaroo Mortozie
"Top notch food and outstanding staff. I always feel at home when I eat here. I highly recommend anything and everything on the..."
Mischelley McEuen
"My wife amd I both had a grilled chicken meal and it was oh so good. From the portabello mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and spinach on..."
David Contreras
"We're so very pleased with the food here! We would definitely recommend it for a date and if you like meals with a medium or strong southwest spicy..."
Angela Fox
"My most favorite place to eat. We travel an hour each way to eat here. Service, food and atmosphere is great. Everything is freshly cooked, which..."
Anita Moscrop-Blake
"Delicious food, great service, and with an absolutely amazing view from the patio. What more could you ask for...."
Maria L. Kanseah
"We loved this place! Our server was excellent. The food was clean and fresh. I had the Mahi Taco and the Portabello Mushroom Taco. Everyone at our..."
Jerri Heard
"The green chili enchiladas are to die for! The servers were perfect! I would most definitely be..."
Jared Hinkle
"We passed through Ruidosa today on our road trip back home. It is difficult to find places to stop when you have two dogs with you. We found Grill..."
Cecily Morrow
"Hands down this is the BEST restaurant in Ruidoso! If you are looking for superior service and fabulous food, this is the number one..."
Beth Golden-Steiner
"Has become our favorite go-to place in Ruidoso. Food is awesome - never a bad meal. Phil & Karen are incredible..."
Tracy Bishop- Joeckel
"Absolutely perfect! I have never had a better meal! Thank you! We will be..."
Wayne Stratton
"Great food,wonderful service, over the top good...."
Debbie Lasley-Rogge
"I’ve never had as great of an Mani Taco outside of Hawaii than the one I ate at Grill Caliente! Pleasant atmosphere, warm staff, and beyond amazing..."
tyranozar
"Excellente! Was in town for a visit and the wife wanted some food with green chiles. We had the fried chiles as an appetizer and it really hit the..."
Chris 'Kaz' Wojtewicz
"First off this place's food was good. Could the service and menu be better? Absolutely. Our waitress was very sweet but only checked on us when we..."
Anthony Duarte
"Always such a wonderful experience and incredible food. Staff is always so friendly & efficient. We recently had a horrible experience at another..."
Leslie Chalmers
"Great stop, have driven by this place many times..now we are asking why we did not stop sooner. Nothing but good things to say. Seated quickly, wait..."
Robert Doyle
"Best meal of our trip! Will definitely be coming..."
Gregory Willis
"Not as many options as I would like. The hamburger was good. Brownie with pineapple ring on top was a little surprising and the size was good too,..."
Mari Menard
Tina's Cafe
85/100 (1467 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Shrimp
Eggs Benedict
Breakfast Burrito
Omelette
Salad
Carrot Cake
Chili
Apple pie
Biscuits and gravy
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Cheeseburger
Burger
Hamburgers
Sit down
American
Café
Southwestern
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Cash Only
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Their cinnamon roll is a must try! The omelettes are excellent. The food comes in a big portion. Very cozy place for breakfast, brunch or lunch...."
Adriana Jurado
"Discovered this jewel 3 years ago and always make it a must for breakfast while in Ruidoso. Food, variety, atmosphere and staff make it the GO TO..."
Tony Langford
"I had the green chili pork burrito and it was awesome. The food was great, the ambiance was incredible, the staff was personable and friendly and the..."
Levi Koenen
"Always a great place for breakfast! Cool, funky place with nice staff. We visit every time we come to..."
Brady Woodall
"Great breakfast and lunch place. Excellent food with a New Mexico twist. The green chili apple pie is an absolute must..."
Robert Borger
"Every time we visit Ruidoso this is a must! The service is amazing and the food is extraordinary! Eggs benefit with green sauce my favorite from the..."
Miguel Davila
"Amazing breakfast! The cinnamon roll with bacon on top was the perfect salty sweet combo! Jonah our waitress was attentive and helpful! Will..."
Ashley Landrum
"I only wish I had known about it before I was on the way out of town. I enjoyed the No Name Breakfast Burrito and a slice of Coconut Cream Pie while..."
Steve Melvin Bloomfield
"Great food. Truly a hidden treasure. This restaurant gets five stars. Just the kind of restaurant we all want to find..."
Jacob Cordova
"Hands down best place to eat in Ruidoso!! Atmosphere is friendly and cozy food is delicious and scenery is..."
Adriana Powell
"I can't say enough about this cozy, delicious, kid-friendly gem of a restaurant. You feel like you are at Grandmas' house... the fire is lit and..."
Jill Mathis Smethurst
"The food was great, the little cafe was warm and cozy, our waitress was wonderful. We would definitely go..."
Amanda Kay Hanes
"Such a sweet little place!! The food was AMAZING & the staff could not have been..."
Georgina Armstrong
"Best seat in town. Patio overlooking the river and green forest. Great service from Ken our server and amazing..."
Ruth Sullivan
"Food was amazing. The creamy green Chile with chorizo omelette was fantastic. Potatoes were pretty bland although they were cooked beautifully...."
Brandi Heft-Kniffin
"Every food we ordered were delicious. My only suggestion is to have some flavor added to the steak. Amazing customer..."
DINEY GEORGE
"Amazing Food and amazing service. Great Family Atmosphere. Prices are great as well. Definitely want to add it to your stops while in Ruidoso NM...."
Eddie Dj E Carrasco
"It’s a small location. The people are nice. The food was very good. The tamales are fantastic. We enjoyed the enchilada and hamburger as well. The..."
Brett Poteet
"Homemade pie. Enough said!! We had their air Hal of chicken fried steak with green chili sauce, blackened catfish, spinach salad with shrimp, and a..."
Daelena Potter
"We LOVED this for our family brunch! VERY friendly service, and the breakfast foods are AMAZING! Get something with the green chili cream sauce! The..."
Stephanie Malone
"Another breakfast place that did not disappoint! The breakfast bowl with pork and bacon was the best! That green sauce 🔥 is like magic sauce! Oh..."
Kalena
Pena's Place
84/100 (662 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
American
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
Chili
Burrito
Tortillas
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Omelette
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great little place!. We were staying in the upper canyon and got a late start one morning. Coming out of the canyon we spotted this place and decided..."
TxGuy
"Home Run. Best place ever for breakfast! It is the only place we eat twice here on vacation. The first morning we are here and our last day too. I..."
Jazzy1722
"For my money, the best breakfast in town. The eggs Benedict are the best I've had anywhere, and the Mexican style entrees are flawless. Don't miss..."
Jason B.
"We had a great breakfast! The staff was friendly and accommodating to our..."
Marlene Santoyo
"Amazing. The breakfast is top notch, friendly staff, and big atmosphere for a tiny..."
Texastim
"Outstanding!. The idiot who wrote that it's the worst food in town is just that . . . an idiot!The food was outstanding. It's a little family..."
Stranger
"A locals favorite. Pena's place is a small shack in a weird part of town.but the food and ambience is awesome.open for only..."
Yojo06
"After several disappointing meals in Ruidoso, a local told us to try this place. It is small and not as flashy as some of the other places but the..."
Texas Epicurean
"Great breakfast!. Pena's is a little bit of a hole in the wall, but it's got a great breakfast, if a small menu. Since it's a little out of the way,..."
Kate
"Food Was Good and Fresh! Not the Best Flavors On The Dishes. They were Good Overall but Not Great! The Huevos Rancheros Were Good But Needed More Hot..."
Flex Von
"Absolutely amazing food! Everything was tasty, reasonably priced, and the patio allowed us to bring our puppy who had recently had surgery. The staff..."
KassLass
"Had breakfast with the family in this small diner. The waitress was amazing and super on top of things. Breakfast was delicious. I ordered a half..."
Valerie S
"Visiting from San Antonio, TX and we make it a point to come for breakfast and/or lunch everytime we visit Ruidoso! The staff are super friendly and..."
Iris Herrera
"Great service, and great good! Small restaurant with friendly staff. Mexican style restaurant, great for breakfast, delicious tortillas on the side...."
Don S
"Great local spot to get breakfast or lunch for that matter. I just happened to have the spanish omelette when we stopped in and enjoyed every bit of..."
Nick Castillo
"The food was great the ambience is very cozy with limited seating adding to its authenticity. Wonderful customer service and our waiter even..."
Sebastian Hincapie
Casa Blanca
78/100 (3054 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Beef
Fajitas
Nachos
Queso
Chilli Chicken
Fish
Salad
Pork
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Southwestern
Mexican
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Liz & Hilda took care of us tonight. We had a 9 top and came in around 7:30. They were the best waitresses I’ve ever had. Their food is the best..."
Nichole Schott
"Our very favorite in Rui! The best green Chile Enchis anywhere and we’re Mexican Food connoisseurs being from El Paso! Try the naked Chile..."
Kathy Amparan
"Monique was a great waitress! The food was fabulous...like always! My favorite place to eat in Ruidoso. They NEVER..."
Missy Mitchell Bone
"The food is absolutely amazing here! Liz our waitress is the best! Will definitely be back. My family loved this..."
Brittany Poer
"Bacon wrapped shrimp, yum. The food was fresh and great presentation. Service was terrific. Highly..."
Dani Elaine
"This restaurant is always a must when we visit Ruidoso! Kora always makes us feel welcome and she never disappoints! Highly..."
Bailey Reeve
"Great atmosphere- TVs and music! Delicious green chile chicken enchiladas-great house margaritas-and the chips and salsa were good ((which is always..."
Nicole Andrews
"Top notch people, staff, and outstanding food! Generous portions, great price. I didn't want to leave! If you are in Ruidoso, stop here, you won't..."
Wallace Smedley
"Never knew this nice Mexican restaurant existed. I probably drove past it 100 times, but today my close friend invited me here. The ambience is..."
Manuel “Manny”
"Probably the best restaurant in Ruidoso. The biggest most delicious chicken fried steak ive eaten in my life. The service was outstanding. Can't wait..."
Angel Roque
"The service here is fantastic our server Mackena was very polite and attention! The FOOD OMG DELICIOUS! We will definitely be back! Thank you from..."
Emerald Martinez
"This place is awesome, they make a really good Pozole Roja Great atmosphere as well However due to our toddler we usually just get it to..."
Kira carino
"Long wait! But great place. The green Chile strip are a must with..."
Justin Branden
Lincoln County Grill
74/100 (2130 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Southwestern
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Hamburgers
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Beef
Roast Beef
Omelette
Pancakes
Crawfish
Catfish
Salad
Chicken fried steak
Chili
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Tacos
French Fries
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Burrito
Burger
Fast food
American
Southwestern
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fluffiest pancakes ever!! Crispy exterior made them even more addicting. Food portions made every penny count. Breakfast potatoes alongside the eggs..."
Madai Guerra
"Excellent food, highly recommend the Green Chile chicken fried steak the bacon cheese fries are also very good and absolutely love the patios. Sorry..."
Kira carino
"This place has amazing burgers. They have quick service even during the busy times. Food taste great and is made fresh to order. Will definitely be..."
Christina Woods
"Cute little restaurant my best friend showed me while I was visiting her for a week. Decided to order the New Mexico BLT. The bacon was a little..."
Lindsay McCoy
"Loved this place!!! It was so quaint and charming. The food was delicious and the service was top notch. We had the pot roast and BBQ brisket..."
Judith Ramirez
"This place is Country style cooking at its finest. This small town diner serves a collection of American style foods that will wet the pallet and..."
William Atkinson
"Such fabulous homemade grill dishes. Smells great and tastes great. In the mood for a burger with homemade potato chips and fried okra...."
Diane Jones
"Great food! The staff are so awesome and were kind to our dog (allowed on patio). Our puppy hadn't been out anywhere, thanks to COVID, so he was a..."
KassLass