Dining

ALTO CAFE 505-336-1980 Open daily 6:30 AM to 3 PM. Well known for its breakfast buffet and mesquite smoked bar-b-que. Lunch Buffet served Monday through Friday. This is a locals favorite for breakfast and lunch. A great fast breakfast on the way to Ski Apache or other destinations North of Ruidoso. Highway 48 at Gavilan Canyon Road near Alto

BILLY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 505-378-6383 At the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Casino. Live entertainment during the racing season, Menu-dining with daily lunch and dinner specials, Full bar available; Also available for rental for parties.

CAFE RIO 505-257-7746 Ruidoso's most unique restaurant! Featuring hand-tossed New York style pizza, sandwiches, and salad.. Cafe menu features Greek, Portuguese, Cajun classics, and more. Incredible desserts made from scratch. Beer & wine, Open 11:00am - late. 2547 Sudderth Dr

CARRIZOZO JOE'S 505-648-JOES A delightful new coffee house with delicious home made pastries, soups and sandwiches on a variety of breads. From espresso's to a straight cup of cowboy coffee. Wonderful aromas and delicious food will have you coming back often. Don't miss this on your way to the Valley of the Fires!!! Open 7 days; 7am-6pm Monday and Thursday; 7am to 2pm on Tuesday and Wednesday; 10:30am to 9pm on Saturday and one hour before and one hour after the Green Bay Packer Games on Sundays. 113 Central Avenue, Carrizozo

CASA BLANCA 505-257-2495 Casa Blanca is in a wonderfully renovated Spanish style home, featuring chimichangas, enchiladas, tacos and rellenos, big burgers and a great chicken fried steak. Popular margaritas can be enjoyed in their quaint lounge. Located on the west side of Mechem about a mile and a quarter north of Suddreth in Ruidoso. Sun-Thurs.: 11 am-10pm, Fri/Sat: 11am- 11pm. MC/VISA/AMEX 501 Mechem

CASINO DECK RESTAURANT Friday: BBQ, Saturday: Chefs Choice, Sunday: Indian, Monday & Wednesday: Seafood, Tuesday: Mexican, Thursday: Chinese. Open Daily: Breakfast: 7:00am - 10:30am, Lunch: 11:30am - 3:30pm, Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm. Located on the upper level of Casino Apache.

CATTLE BARON STEAK HOUSE 505-257-9355 Fish seafood, prime rib & steaks cut in-house daily. One of the coziest lounges in town. 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sun - Thurs.; 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Fri & Sat. 657 Sudderth Dr.

CHEF LUPE'S 505-257-4687 Open daily for breakfast & lunch. Homemade Mexican & American Cuisine. Lupe says 'The best little restaurant in town.' 1501 Sudderth Dr.

CHILEO'S 505-378-4033 Authentic Mexican cuisine. The biggest and best burritos in Lincoln County! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Cold Beer (only $1.50 for all beers) and other great beverages. Don't miss our Tri-Tip Sirloin Sandwich fresh off the grill. Dynamite 1/2 lb. green chile cheeseburgers with fries! These are home made style! Se habla espanol. Discover, Visa, M/C. Dine in, take out, drive thru. Call in orders 378-4033 to pick up. We do catering. 135 Hwy. 70. At the

CIRCLE J BAR-B-QUE 505-257-4105 Serving all home cooked food plus and boasting the best BBQ in the country. Only their own famous homemade rolls equal their home-cooked BBQ. 'If you don't eat with us, we both lose, so come join us.' Hours 11am - 8pm Sunday - Thursday, 11 - 9 Friday and Saturday. 1825 Sudderth Dr.

CORNERSTONE BAKERY & CAFE 505-257-1842 Offering fresh baked goods, pastries, specialty sandwiches, quiche, regular and flavored coffees and many more delectable delights! Winter hours: 7-2pm, open everyday except Wed. & Thurs. Summer hours: 7-2pm., open everyday. 359 Sudderth Drive

CREE MEADOWS RESTAURANT 505-257-2733 On the Cree Meadows Golf Course. Good food, good prices, best view in town. Open 7 days a week for breakfast. Lunch and dinner specials daily. Banquet facilities. 301 Country Club Drive

D LAZY 2 CHUCK WAGON CAMP 505-257-2606 Dinner 7-10pm. Breakfast all you can eat. Horse drawn wagon ride. 50 people or less. Reservation only. West end of Gavilan Canyon Road.

DAY LIGHT DONUTS 505-257-7155 No more stale donuts! Fresh Daily! Cakes, raised donuts, cinnamon rolls, fried pies and sausage rolls. To insure your favorite will be ready for pickup, call 257-7155. We'll have it ready. 441 Sudderth

DENNY'S 505-378-1389 Ruidoso Downs, Open 24 hours. Family restaurant offering a full menu 24 hours. We have non smoking hours 7am to 3pm 2219 Highway 70 West

DISCO TACO 505-378-4224 Real homemade Mexican food. Specializing in menudo, barbacoa (barbecue), enchiladas, chile rellenos & tamales. Open 7:30am-8:00pm, 7 days a week. 141 Hwy. 70 E., Ruidoso Downs

EL CAMINO NUEVO 505-258-4312 Excellent authentic Mexican food. Open every day except Tuesday. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Come see us! 1025 Mechem

EL PAISANO RESTAURANT 505-354-2206 Let Brandy and Esther Flanagan carefully prepare you their New Mexican cuisine from recipes passed down through generations of her family, the Oteros. El Paisano has been a Lincoln County landmark and favorite Mexican food restaurant since 1959. 442 Smokey Bear Blvd (Hwy 380) in Capitan

EL PARAISO 505-257-0279 Specializing in great New Mexican food. Open 10 AM to 9 PM 7 days a week. 721 Mechem Drive in Sierra Mall

ELLIS STORE COUNTRY INN 800-653-6460 1870's historic dwelling nestled in Rio Bonito valley. Stay in the room where Billy the Kid slept. Breakfast fresh from the oven and intimate evening dinner by reservation only. Hwy. 380. Lincoln, NM

FARLEY'S FOOD, FUN & PUB 505-258-5676 Good food, fun and good prices is what Farley's is all about. The atmosphere is light and fun and there are 16 domestic beers on tap. Cooks Pedro Bonilla and Nick Lawrence grill one of the best burgers around and don't miss the wood-fired pizza. Open at 11:30am 7 days a week. 1200 Mechem Drive

FLYING J RANCH 505-336-4330 Authentic chuck wagon dinner followed by the Authentic Flying J Wranglers Show - Open evenings May-September (thru labor day). Saturdays September - Mid October. Closed Sundays. Gates open 6pm, dinner bell 7:30, closed Sunday. 1 mile north of Alto on Hwy. 48

GREAT WALL OF CHINA 505-257-2522 Specializing in Szechwan and Hunan cuisine. New Sushi bar. Fast daily luncheon specials. Located west end near entrance to Upper Canyon. Dine in or take out. Hours 11 30am-9:30pm Tues.-Sun. 2913 Sudderth Dr.

GREENHOUSE CAFE 505-354-0373 Carrying on the four-star tradition of Jerrold Flores' Hotel Chango, culinary graduate Tom Histen and his wife Gail provide classic dining Wednesday thru Saturday from 5 to 9pm and Sunday Brunch from 9am to 1pm. Reservations suggested. 103 Lincoln Avenue (intersection of Hwy 380 and 48) in Capitan

HUMMINGBIRD TEAROOM 505-257-5100 Homemade soups, salads & sandwiches. Desserts, outdoor dining. Serving 11am-2:30pm, Mon.-Sat. 2306 Sudderth

LE BISTRO 505-257-0132 Country French cuisine in a light and airy cafe. Home made soups, delicious sandwiches and wonderfully unique evening dinners. 11:30 - 2pm & 5:30 - 9pm. Beer and Wine. 2800 Sudderth

LINCOLN COUNTY GRILL 505-257-7669 10 years in Ruidoso and 3 years at our new location, Spring Creek & Coit in Plano, TX. Authentic 'New Mexico' style Mexican Food, hand-cut Chicken Fried Steak, BBQ, Salads, home-style Burgers & over 50 other selections. Enjoy your favorite ice cold beer or chilled wine while dining on our outdoor deck surrounded by native aspen trees. It all starts with our awesome breakfast at 7am daily. 2717 Sudderth Dr.

LOG CABIN RESTAURANT 505-258-5029 A smile, good food & friendly service. A complete selection for breakfast & lunch. Breakfast all day. Open Daily 6:00am to 2:00pm. 1047 Mechem Drive

LUCY AND ETHEL'S COFFEE & GIFTS 505-630-1221 Proprieter's Steve and Dave welcome you to the happiest place in town! 2500 Sudderth, Ste #1, Four Seasons Mall

Lucy's Mexicali 505-258-5029 Homestyle Mexican and American Food. Three decades of serving in Carlsbad, NM and now in Ruidoso. Located near the traffic circle on Suddreth west of the Mechem intersection. 2927 Suddreth

McDONALD'S 505-257-7547 'You are Priority One', Kiddie Meals, low-fat shakes, frozen yogurt. 6:00am-10pm Sunday-Thursday. Open till midnight on Fir-Sat in summer. 144 Sudderth

MICHELENA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 505-257-5753 A complete menu for lunch or dinner, with daily luncheon specials. Featuring pizza, homemade Italian dishes & thirteen inch hot or cold sandwiches. Fine wine & imported beer. Take out or dine in. Open 11am till 9pm - MC/VISA. 2703 Sudderth Dr.

Misty Mountain Gourmet Shoppe 888 647-8968 40 flavors of coffee, 25 flavors of tea, imported candies and nuts. 2301 Sudderth

MORSELS 505-630-0113 Come dine with us and enjoy modern European Cuisine! Reservations accepted but not required. Hrs: Open Wed through Mon for dinner, 5pm to 10pm; closedTuesdays. 2919 Sudderth Dr, next to Great Wall of China

PASTA CAFE 505-257-6666 Italian Bistro. Pasta, Pizza, Steaks and Seafood. This popular dining establishment is in the heart of the Ruidoso, Mid-Town area. It has a great bar with a view of downtown vehicle and foot traffic as well as dining room and patio seating. 2331 Sudderth Dr.

PENA'S PLACE 505-257-4135 Breakfast, appetizers, soups, salads, basics and Southwestern specialties. Open 7:00am to 3:00pm Closed Wednesday. 2963 Sudderth Drive

PICNICS DELI 505-257-2200 We cook our own 25 lb. turkeys, whole briskets, pastrami and hams. We make our own tuna and ham salads, soups, chile colorado & verde, as well as our pasta salad, potato salad and coleslaw. We offer meats and cheeses by weight for take-home, box lunches and for outings. llaarryyx@msn.com 127 Rio Street, Ruidoso

PIZZA HUT 505-257-5161 or 505-258-3033 World renowned pizza & Italian goodies. Eat in, take out or delivery. Two convenient locations - 725 Sudderth and 1201 Mechem.

Rebecca's at The Lodge in Cloudcroft 800-395-6343 or 505-682-2566 Gratification awaits even the most discriminating of palates. Named after the resident ghost, they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, as well as an elaborate Sunday brunch. Our award-winning chef prepares the finest continental cuisine to tantalize your palate, while our professional, courteous staff provides impeccable services.

RIVER'S EDGE 505-630-5394 A delightful sandwich shop featuring custom made 'wraps', homemade soups and other delicious treats by long time resident Donna Potter. 10pm - 5pm Closed Wednesdays. In the Mainstreet Section of Town at 2404 Sudderth

RUIDOSO ROASTERY 505-257-3676 or 800-618-5680 'The best coffee in Ruidoso'. Southern New Mexico's only coffee roastery. Fine fresh coffees, fresh-baked pastries. - Open Mon-Fri 7 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8 am to 5 pm. - 113 Rio Street, across from the Municipal Parking lot.

SANTINO'S 505-257-7540 Northern Italian cuisine. New York style with New Mexico prices. Delicious pasta, gourmet pizza, veal, poultry, fish & steaks. Featuring Italian specialties. Extensive beer & wine selection. 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM . Open every day for your dining pleasure. Corner of Sudderth & Mechem.

SCHLOTZSKY'S DELI 505-257-7811 Soups, salads & our specialty sandwiches. Come by at lunch & see how we bake the 'Best Buns in Town'. Open 7 days a week. Winter hours are 10:30am-8;00pm, Summer hours are Sunday thru Thursday 10:30am-9:00pm, Friday and Saturday till 10pm. Located at the intersection of Suddreth and Mechem in Ruidoso. Free Wy-Fy now available to patrons. 2812 Sudderth

SMOKEY BEAR MOTEL & RESTAURANT 505-354-2253 or 800-766-5329 Quality rooms - Reasonable rates! Smokey Bear Motel...Come relax with us! 316 Smokey Bear Blvd. Capitan, NM 88316

SMOKEY B’S GRILL 505-464-7928 Located at the Casino Apache Travel Center on Hwy 70 West, Mescalero NM. Hours Sunday through Thursday 8am - 3pm, Friday & Saturday, open 24 hours.

SONIC DRIVE-IN 505-257-4787 America's favorite drive-in. Homemade onion rings, fries, burgers, kiddie boxes, soft drinks, shakes, malts & much more. 9:00am-11:00pm on weekdays, open till 1:00am on weekends. Summer hours 8:00am-l:00am. 102 Sudderth

SUNDANCE 505-257-2954 Southern New Mexico's sole recipient of AAA 4-Diamond Award for 2003. Steaks, seafood and poultry with a French flair. Superior wine list. Customer service a priority. Open for lunch W-Sa 11:30-2:00, dinner M-Sa 5:30-9:30, closed Mondays Oct-May. 2523 Sudderth

SUNFLOWER CAFE 505-630-2267 or 877-630-2267 Located at Rainbow Lake RV Park on Carrizo Canyon Road, this cozy eatery is open for breakfast and lunch, 7am to 2:30pm, Thursday through Sunday.

TERRAZA CAMPANARIO 505-257-4227 Se Habla Espanol. Authentic Mexican food & American classics. Breakfast, Luncheon & Dinner specials daily. Open 6:00am-2:00pm (Evening hours-summer & holidays) 1611 Sudderth

TEXAS CLUB GRILL & BAR 505-258-3325 Enjoy great charbroiled steaks & seafood. Also featured are chicken fried steak, fried catfish, homemade soups & desserts. Relax with a cocktail and dance to live music on weekends in this establishment's popular bar. Please call for hours. Dinner: Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 5-9pm. Friday and Saturday 5-10pm. From Mechem Drive take Cree Meadows drive east to Metz and go left. 212 Metz Drive at Innsbrook Village

THE SEASONS 505-378-4051 ext 314 Serving a great variety of meals at an affordable price, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hrs: Weekdays 6am to 2pm, then 5pm to 9pm; Weekends 6am to 10pm. 307 Hwy 70, Inside the Quality Inn

TINNIE SILVER DOLLAR RESTAURANT AND SALOON 505-653-4425 Surrounded by glass walls and ceilings from the 1800's and a solid oak bar more than 100 years old, Tinnie's serves steaks, prime rib, chicken dishes, pasta and seafood including lobster tails. Southwest and Mexican foods are also featured in a beautiful setting which includes Peter Hurd paintings. Located just out of Ruidoso in the Hondo Valley. 'A special place for special people.'

VILLAGE BUTTERY 505-257-9251 Gourmet Sandwiches, Soups, Salads & Quiche. Homemade Pies and great Desserts. Catering Available. Outdoor Deck. Serving 10:30 - 2:30 Monday - Saturday 2107 Sudderth Drive

WEBER'S GRILL 505-257-9559 With a friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere, Weber's Grill offers a fabulous variety of hand-cut choice steaks, gourmet cuisine, pizzas, calzones, burgers, and a fun kids' menu. We also have great salads, appetizers and a tasty lunch menu. You can wine and dine in our upstairs non-smoking dining room next to our adobe fireplace or hang out in the first floor Pub area with a freshly brewed micro from Sierra Blanca Brewing Company. Open 11am to 11 pm or so - Wednesday thru Monday, closed Tuesdays. 441 Mechem Drive

WORTLEY PAT GARRETT HOTEL 505-653-4300 A living history experience! Chuckwagon Steak Dinner at 6:00pm outside with historical talk and tour. Specialty is pot roast, real mashed potatoes. No reservations. Dining room opens 8:00am - 6:00pm. Hotel and dining room seasonally open April 28 - October 15. Lincoln, NM