Restaurants in Ruidoso

“The Village Buttery catered my Wedding and we loved our food and the staff!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Looking for a great little spot for breakfast? Look no further and head into Peña’s Place. The restaurant is small and definitely fills up but their food is worth the wait. From the friendly customer service to the delicious food you can’t go wrong. I had the breakfast burrito smothered in Christmas and I highly recommend. Also try their chips and salsa, it has a great bite to it.”

“Excellent and delicious food!!!! Mandatory stop at Ruidoso”

“The quality of everything we’ve eaten here is amazing. The food is so good. Best burgers in town.”

“such amazing coffee and drinks! the staff is friendly and know exactly what to offer! Krafty has now been my go to, and I don't even have to tell them what I want, they just know ❤️”

“Best noodles ever! Very fast and friendly service! Must try!”

“Amazing food truck burger. Portions are big, I got the single patty burger all the way with the special sauce and it was great. I have a feeling I’ll be sleeping the rest of the day. Lol Will try to make it back over here anytime I’m in Ruidoso.”

“We were visiting Ruidoso, New Mexico, and decided to stop by Lost Hiker Brewing for a quick drink—and we’re so glad we did! The atmosphere was fun and laid-back, and the owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

They let us sample several of their beers and ciders, and we were really impressed with the variety and quality. Everything we tried was delicious—we had a hard time picking a favorite! This is definitely a great spot to relax and enjoy some unique, locally crafted drinks.

They also have some great merchandise like shirts and caps, and the owner was kind enough to give us some complimentary stickers, which was such a nice touch.

We’ll definitely be coming back the next time we’re in town. Whether you're a craft beer lover or just looking for a chill place with great vibes, Lost Hiker Brewing is a must-visit in Ruidoso!”

“I went into the store and had an amazing experience!”

“Best breakfast in Ruidoso”

“I ACTUALLY DON'T DRINK BUT DENISE AT TALL PINTS WAS REALLY COOL. SHE SUGGESTED A ZIA WATERMELON REFRESHER AND IT WAS PERFECT. BECAUSE SHE WAS SO COOL AND THE PLACE UNPRETENSIOUS I WENT BACK AND SOMETIMES REALLY NICE PEOPLE WILL BE THERE AND YOU CAN HAVE A NICE TIME. IT WAS WORTH IT♥️”

“Most delicious pizza we’ve had in a while! Accommodated our large group quickly and with great service!”

“Just went here today and it was great. Got some lemonades, tea, and a strawberry Dubai chocolate cup and everything was so good!”

“Schlotzsky’s is one of those places you can always count on. The sandwiches are consistently fresh, flavorful, and satisfying — perfectly toasted bread, generous portions, and ingredients that actually taste like they were prepared with care. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or taking a break with family, it always hits the spot.
What really makes this location stand out is the friendly, efficient staff. Orders are quick, the dining area is clean, and there’s a relaxed, welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer instead of rushing back out the door.
As someone who spends a lot of time out in the community meeting clients and showing homes, having a reliable place like Schlotzsky’s to stop, recharge, and even have casual conversations with buyers and sellers is invaluable. It’s one of those local spots that quietly supports the rhythm of life and business in Ruidoso.
Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal and a consistently good experience.”

“Outstanding food in a small restaurant. They got slammed so it took some time but was well worth the wait. They checked back with us frequently while we waited. There is a walk up window if the restaurant is full.”

“If you are in Ruidoso, this place is a must go. The food is delicious. It felt like I was treated like family. The service and atmosphere was great. There are so many cute gifts, treats and snacks.”

“OMG the best!!! Must have yogurt!! The Boba drinks are the bomb!!! Boba balls yesss. Fun games as well:)”

“Amazing service and so kind!! We stopped in for a couple of coffees and snacks and the staff was so sweet and the treats and coffee were great!! Grateful to find such a sweet spot on our vaca.”

“It has guided my grandson. The staff is amazing”

“Went to eat there after helping Cleaning Brady Canyon area. Muddy, tired, and hungry. great service, kind, food was great and lots of it. Wonderful atmosphere. You need to give this place a try.”

“We had a large party that came in at 8:45 to celebrate a birthday and waited to be sat for a bit. May Lucero was our waitress and she was and always is awesome. Where most servers get annoyed at serving a large party so late in the evening, she served us with a smile and did a fabulous job! Servers should learn from her! We had a great evening because of her and she took great care of us.”

“Fresh ingredients lots of flavor options. Excellent customer service 👏 Gelato was delicious. I tried birthday cake and Argentinian sea salt caramel 😋 I actually forgot to snap a pic was that good! Definitely give them a try! You will not be disappointed!”

“great food great staff always a great tyme when we go there”

“The breakfast bowl was AMAZING! Great atmosphere, the staff are always friendly and make you feel right at home. Fantastic beer and the pizza was phenomenal! Can’t say enough good things about this place.”

“Great food and service, steak was cooked to perfection. Great spot just outside of the town, so nice to get away from the crowds.”

“We just got the pastor burger and wow awesome flavor this will be our new goto burger. You have to definitely try it everyone. There hasn't ever been a disappointment with any of their food.”

“Great spot for a quick stop and some really good brisket! Didn’t realize they were all food trucks set up at first, but super nice experience and atmosphere. Definitely stop by if you’re in the Ruidoso area.”

“Very nice people, and great breakfast will go again when we visit ruidoso.”

“The manager and owner of this place have everything well taken care of. While the manager was preparing the food, the owner was serving people. Very good experience after a long day at the track, will be coming back soon.”

“Authentic Mexican food, very friendly, reasonable prices, and clean”

“A small 8-table restaurant tucked into a corner of a small shopping plaza in Midtown Ruidoso. Relatively unimpressive UNTIL one tries the food. The sashimi and sushi were both excellent and the fish very fresh. One of the best sushi restaurants that I have tried from coast to coast. We will be eating at this establishment every time we come to Ruidoso. I would have given a solid 5 star review except that the sashimi pieces were smaller than what most sushi restaurants serve. But the food was EXCELLENT!”

“love their burrito and a drink Before 10 male pink �Rude told me the promotion is just to get people to come early. I paid, but he refused to give me my drink another nice worker gave me my drink”

“The chicken tenders & green chili chicken fried steak are heavenly enough to give you an out of body experience!”

“Best Mexican food in Ruidoso. Fast and friendly service.”

“TCBY is a childhood classic and happy to see it in Ruidoso! It’s attached to the Schlotskys but everyone was friendly and place was clean and plenty options to choose from. Employee was very helpful and kind in helping me choose, despite my awkward appearance (respirator mask)”

“The breakfast bowl was AMAZING! Great atmosphere, the staff are always friendly and make you feel right at home. Fantastic beer and the pizza was phenomenal! Can’t say enough good things about this place.”

“Garcia’s in Ruidoso is absolutely the Best Mexican Food in town and their Breakfast is great also!”

“The best Mexican breakfast in town and priced well.”

“The food was amazing! Edward, our waiter was awesome! The owner himself came in and sat next to us, then provided us dessert at his expense, we do plan to come back.”

“Clean location. Very nice cashier. Hot, fresh food. Not too long of a wait like other locations! We stopped around 12:30. Very pleased especially since it was lunch time. We ate Inside. Clean restrooms.”

“Oh my gosh, this is so close to my moms cooking. This place has amazing food, staff and atmosphere. This is definitely our required stop when we make our monthly Ruidoso trip.”

“Fresh squeezed orange juice!!”

“Absolutely amazing meal. I had the New York strip. Easily one of the top 5 steaks I’ve ever had. Wife had the vegan enchiladas that were delicious. We shared a stuffed avocado and breaded Chile strips. Two new dishes that knocked our socks off. Staff were very friendly, responsive, and made frequent checks. The owner was engaging and very friendly. Absolutely on our return next year for our anniversary trip restaurant list!”

“Friendly staff. And my sandwich was loaded with veggies!”

“Best steak, great service!”

“We have found the food and service to be excellent—outstanding nice people”

“The service was top knotch and the food tasted amazing. The filet was cooked to perfection and having fresh vegetables is always nice when eating out. It was expensive, but worth the price.”