How do you run a place that existed for over 30 years and was successful and good and fun into the ground? At least the useless owner is gone but unfortunately so is the restaurant.
Dennis D.
Not the best experience and almost walked out but not many choices for dinner in Chama. When we entered the restaurant the server said sit anywhere and we sat at a table. She never came to the table, I actually got up to get menus and silverware. After about 15 minutes or so still no service so we got up and went into the bar instead. We sat down someone brought menus but never came back, very frustrating. We finally stopped someone to take our order and ordered. After the meal we asked for the check and she said ok I'll be right back , guess what she never came back and I saw her behind the bar serving drinks and chatting with the patrons. We had to flag someone else just to get the tab and pay and get out of there. The food was ok and the service was the worst!
Kathy Schroeder
Came through Chama a few years ago and stopped here. The food was sooo delicious and my husband and I are back in the area so we rode our bike back to the restaurant from Durango last Sunday. Over 200 miles round trip and the restaurant was closed, despite their website saying they were open that day. We were so sad. We’ll be going through Chama again on Friday so we will give them another shot. If not for that, I’d obviously give a 5 star rating.
reneed581
We had the burrito which was good but they were out of anything BBQ and they didn't have the dessert I wanted, pretty disappointed
Ted U.
BEWARE!!!! BBQ joint with NO BBQ. So called "green chili stew" with no green chili, hamburger, potatoes, tomatoes flavored with Tabasco sauce; wedge salad served without dressing. This place sux. A discredit to the State of New Mexico.
Andrew Petersen
Great burger, quick service, small town atmosphere and wonderful local staff. Delish!
Elizabeth Kurtak
Other chains try to imitate what this place actually is. Authentic rustic atmosphere, beautiful building, great food, and friendly service. Very glad we stopped in.
suzhumone
The food here was good and the portions are large. The staff seemed like maybe they were understaffed for the Thursday night before Labor day weekend, but they were very friendly. The prices seemed a little high until we saw how much food was included.
Tina B.
Thank you Amanda (bartender) for having prompt friendly high quality service & food. I'm glad after 4 years I can finally give my favorite old Chama Restraunt 5 stars again. Nolan Redman was singing country with his guitar & he was simply amazing. Thank you everyone for a fabulous time
Bruce B.
I had to pee, so I came in and headed strait for the men's restroom. It was really, really dirty. Trash all over the floor. There's no way I'm going to eat here now. I peed, then left.
Surly, slow service, unresponsive, very bad vibes, mediocre food, even on a holiday weekend. None of the staff seemed happy to be there, much less to provide good service.
Daniel E M
Restaurant has changed hands since we were there 5 years ago and it is a shadow of it's former self. On a Tuesday, they had run out of fish and salad at 7:30 in evening. Substitiutes not so hot.
R G
Amazing tasting food resenable prices I strongly recommend the TRUE GRIT
JMA N.
Giving this place four stars because it's open! We spent the day on the train...and thought it would be nice to eat out away from our RV. Everything was closed on a Tuesday night before Labor Day...in a Tourist town! This was the one place with lots of vehicles in front. I had read the earlier reviews and warned my husband because of the number of people it might be slow... I wouldn't call it fast food but it was timely. Staff was friendly but busy. We shared the Boss...Chicken Fried Steak. It was done just right and the gravy was good. The two sides were ok. Mash Potatoes were home made with skins mashed in. The coleslaw was typically over dressed... Overall standard fair but glad it was open.
Rod S.
Never again. Oh how I miss the good times and great food at the HC. Those days are over. The new owners are obviously from out of state and have no idea how to prepare New Mexican food. I had the "cowboy" which is supposed to be red chile beef enchiladas and green chile chicken enchiladas (no substitutions what so ever). The green sauce is decent but it all goes way downhill from there. Inside of the red enchiladas you will find ground meat that tastes remarkably like taco bell beef. I think they are actually using Taco bell seasoning packets. The result is a very offputting flavor that clashes horribly with their red sauce which is also likely canned. The green chile chicken enchiladas are even worse. Here you will find CANNED and CUBED chicken rolled up inside of a dry, store bought corn tortilla. The meal is complemented with canned beans and Ricearoni brand wild rice. This meal is an absolute "train wreck". A couple of more notes: The service was friendly, but stern. The chips were stale and I think they use liquid smoke in the salsa. The bar drinks are weak, but reasonably priced. Maybe have a beer here, but eat somewhere else. You've been warned!
How do you run a place that existed for over 30 years and was successful and good and fun into the ground? At least the useless owner is gone but unfortunately so is the restaurant.
Not the best experience and almost walked out but not many choices for dinner in Chama. When we entered the restaurant the server said sit anywhere and we sat at a table. She never came to the table, I actually got up to get menus and silverware. After about 15 minutes or so still no service so we got up and went into the bar instead. We sat down someone brought menus but never came back, very frustrating. We finally stopped someone to take our order and ordered. After the meal we asked for the check and she said ok I'll be right back , guess what she never came back and I saw her behind the bar serving drinks and chatting with the patrons. We had to flag someone else just to get the tab and pay and get out of there. The food was ok and the service was the worst!
Came through Chama a few years ago and stopped here. The food was sooo delicious and my husband and I are back in the area so we rode our bike back to the restaurant from Durango last Sunday. Over 200 miles round trip and the restaurant was closed, despite their website saying they were open that day. We were so sad. We’ll be going through Chama again on Friday so we will give them another shot. If not for that, I’d obviously give a 5 star rating.
We had the burrito which was good but they were out of anything BBQ and they didn't have the dessert I wanted, pretty disappointed
BEWARE!!!! BBQ joint with NO BBQ. So called "green chili stew" with no green chili, hamburger, potatoes, tomatoes flavored with Tabasco sauce; wedge salad served without dressing. This place sux. A discredit to the State of New Mexico.
Great burger, quick service, small town atmosphere and wonderful local staff. Delish!
Other chains try to imitate what this place actually is. Authentic rustic atmosphere, beautiful building, great food, and friendly service. Very glad we stopped in.
The food here was good and the portions are large. The staff seemed like maybe they were understaffed for the Thursday night before Labor day weekend, but they were very friendly. The prices seemed a little high until we saw how much food was included.
Thank you Amanda (bartender) for having prompt friendly high quality service & food. I'm glad after 4 years I can finally give my favorite old Chama Restraunt 5 stars again. Nolan Redman was singing country with his guitar & he was simply amazing. Thank you everyone for a fabulous time
I had to pee, so I came in and headed strait for the men's restroom. It was really, really dirty. Trash all over the floor. There's no way I'm going to eat here now. I peed, then left.
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Surly, slow service, unresponsive, very bad vibes, mediocre food, even on a holiday weekend. None of the staff seemed happy to be there, much less to provide good service.
Restaurant has changed hands since we were there 5 years ago and it is a shadow of it's former self. On a Tuesday, they had run out of fish and salad at 7:30 in evening. Substitiutes not so hot.
Amazing tasting food resenable prices I strongly recommend the TRUE GRIT
Giving this place four stars because it's open! We spent the day on the train...and thought it would be nice to eat out away from our RV. Everything was closed on a Tuesday night before Labor Day...in a Tourist town! This was the one place with lots of vehicles in front. I had read the earlier reviews and warned my husband because of the number of people it might be slow... I wouldn't call it fast food but it was timely. Staff was friendly but busy. We shared the Boss...Chicken Fried Steak. It was done just right and the gravy was good. The two sides were ok. Mash Potatoes were home made with skins mashed in. The coleslaw was typically over dressed... Overall standard fair but glad it was open.
Never again. Oh how I miss the good times and great food at the HC. Those days are over. The new owners are obviously from out of state and have no idea how to prepare New Mexican food. I had the "cowboy" which is supposed to be red chile beef enchiladas and green chile chicken enchiladas (no substitutions what so ever). The green sauce is decent but it all goes way downhill from there. Inside of the red enchiladas you will find ground meat that tastes remarkably like taco bell beef. I think they are actually using Taco bell seasoning packets. The result is a very offputting flavor that clashes horribly with their red sauce which is also likely canned. The green chile chicken enchiladas are even worse. Here you will find CANNED and CUBED chicken rolled up inside of a dry, store bought corn tortilla. The meal is complemented with canned beans and Ricearoni brand wild rice. This meal is an absolute "train wreck". A couple of more notes: The service was friendly, but stern. The chips were stale and I think they use liquid smoke in the salsa. The bar drinks are weak, but reasonably priced. Maybe have a beer here, but eat somewhere else. You've been warned!