Restaurants in Portales

“The workers are so friendly! Such an amazing place to get coffee and hang out!”

“While driving through Portales, we found ourselves at Sweetwaters at Landalls grabbing some goodies. It was our first time visiting this establishment…AND for the future, it definitely will NOT be our last time!! We had such a fun time meeting Landall, Monique, and other members of their team. Everyone was so nice, personable, gave great menu recommendations, explained the history of the restaurant, and overall made our short stop there such a wonderful and memorable experience!!! The Huckleberry ice cream is AMAZING and we had the very kind opportunity to try the Legacy Sandwich and Tomato soup. FRIENDS!!!! This is what sweet dreams are made of…goodies from Sweetwaters!!! Highly recommend stopping at this wonderful restaurant - whether it’s for a sit-down meal or just stopping by to take it ‘to go’ - you won’t be disappointed in the delicious food, the fun stories, or the thought-provoking signs!!!💙”

“Best HB in town! Love these old fashioned burgers! Great staff, friendly and professional. Wish they were open more often!”

“This is one of my favorite places to be. The atmosphere is great, the selection of wine and beers are always great, and the staff are all lovely humans!”

“While driving through Portales, we found ourselves at Sweetwaters at Landalls grabbing some goodies. It was our first time visiting this establishment…AND for the future, it definitely will NOT be our last time!! We had such a fun time meeting Landall, Monique, and other members of their team. Everyone was so nice, personable, gave great menu recommendations, explained the history of the restaurant, and overall made our short stop there such a wonderful and memorable experience!!! The Huckleberry ice cream is AMAZING and we had the very kind opportunity to try the Legacy Sandwich and Tomato soup. FRIENDS!!!! This is what sweet dreams are made of…goodies from Sweetwaters!!! Highly recommend stopping at this wonderful restaurant - whether it’s for a sit-down meal or just stopping by to take it ‘to go’ - you won’t be disappointed in the delicious food, the fun stories, or the thought-provoking signs!!!💙”

“I went to this BBQ spot in Portales, NM and it was delicious!! If you are ever in Portales and want some Awesome smoked BBQ, stop by and pick you up a plate!! I'll be going back real soon!!”

“First time here, visiting family and I absolutely loved it! The customer service was wonderful. The staff was very friendly and my iced breve with WC and caramel was delicious!”

“We order from here a lot. Today we had a slight mess up on our order, and the manager showed the absolute highest professionalism. She went above and beyond. They set the example for all other restaurants to follow. Try the chile relleno plate with jalapeno cream sauce. It is by far the best thing on any menu in town. You will not be disappointed.”

“So this place is called “Something Different,” huh? Then why doesn’t the menu ever change? I can get the same dishes at other restaurants. “Something Different” more like “Nothing New.”

Overall the food is good and I would recommend to friends as an essential part of the Eastern New Mexico culinary landscape.”

“great food and even better service”

“The food was good. But need bigger plates. Lol”

“Delicious! Best cherry limeades and steak fingers!!!”

“We absolutely love everything they offer. The barbacoa tacos, especially, are amazing! One note: the Carne Guisada tacos are really good, but very messy.”

“Great service great food and great choices in ice creams”

“Great food, super friendly service.”

“Excellent food! The burritos are one of my favorites! Looking forward to trying more delicious food here.”

“Staff is really kind and helpful. They check up on you and refill your drinks without needing to ask. Food is delicious and hot. It's a great experience every time we go.”

“Every one of my experiences here has been great. Friendly from the moment they took my order to the moment I got my food. The orders were correct every time. The food is great. I love the late night hours. Only positive things to say about this place.”

“Always great to back home and have one if the best green Chile cheeseburger!!!!”

“This is such a sweet little place. I love their salsa and queso. It's a great date night place with a cozy atmosphere. We've always had great service. It's very nostalgic inside, definitely worth a try.”

“I have tried almost every item on El Ranchos menu, which are all to die for, but my favorites are the chips and salsa, Chili rellenos, Enchiladas, and beef fajitas! The staff are friendly and provide a cozy, relaxing atmosphere! What are your favorites?”

“We love this place so much! It is the best Mexican food in town! The service is wonderful. We eat there at least twice a week. Their chili rellenos are the best. Definitely give them a try! 💖💖💖”