This place is a small, rustic diner serving good New Mexican cuisine. We were here for breakfast…read moreand we left with full bellies. I had the Picadillo and Eggs and this was great - well spiced ground beef with a side of eggs, this arrived with potatoes and tortillas. It was a nice protein-forward meal and a more unique breakfast option, which I appreciated. The space is no-frills and a bit rustic, but they offer good food at very reasonable prices.

HAIR IN OUR FOOD As a Yelp Elite Member, I take my reviews…read moreseriously and always aim to be fair. I don't like giving bad reviews, but this experience left me disgusted and disappointed. The food was good, and everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. We even packed up leftovers to take home. But just as we were finishing, my grandson's mother noticed a thick, coarse hair on his plate. Finding a hair in food is always stomach-turning, but discovering it after I had already eaten made it worse. It made me wonder: What else did I miss? I showed the hair to our server, who immediately removed the plate--and to be fair, I could tell the hair wasn't from her. The issue was how management handled it: a 10% discount and zero real concern. No apology from a manager, no real effort to make it right--just a small discount and moving on. That response left a bad taste in my mouth. Had it not been for the hair, I would have rated this place 4 stars. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was casual, and the food was enjoyable. But the way this was handled knocked my rating down to 2 stars. We were so put off that, even though our leftovers were packed and ready to go, we left them behind. I debated between 1 and 2 stars but settled on 2 because the food itself was good. That said, this experience made it impossible to recommend this place.

Delicious. on point flavors and great friendly service!…read more Ample parking and spacious layout!

I went with my boyfriend a few weeks ago and our server was so nice, as well as the sweet young…read morelady doing table side guacamole. The portions are MASSIVE, and well worth the price. Everything was so tasty too.

We enjoyed the service and food. You pay at the front-a…read morefeature my husband loves in a restaurant. It was cold outside and nice and toasty inside. Food came out quickly. It's walking distance to the UFO museums and had ample parking.

It is nice to come to a restaurant that is a staple of a community. Most of the time, diners, pizza…read moreshops, ice cream parlors serve this purpose, and sometimes, cafeterias/coffee shops, bakeries do. A little bit less common yet, we find restaurants that provide this space over a long period of time. Martin's Capitol Cafe would be such. We ordered a tamale, carne adovada and a chimichanga. The chimichanga wasn't deep fried but pan fried, which was not common and already a red flag. We got our food and it was just OK. The chips and salsa were good, but the food was OK. My portion was also small, and the rice was a bit dry. Maybe we ordered wrong... The restaurant is also a bit well worn. It adds charm but I think charm that is not backed up with good food is like a band-aid over a bleeding wound.

When we asked around for good places to get a drink at Pepper's frequently came up on the list…read more Staff was amazing and helped seat us somewhere we could be a little more loud and the location next to the bar was perfect. The interior is surprisingly large with a spacious dining room to the right, more seating near the bar, and even an outdoor space that had live music when we went. Spicy Beef Nachos Appetizer: Chips topped with queso, green onions, jalapeños, black olives, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream. My friend got this and I had a couple bites. Chips were not soggy and it was large enough to cover as his dinner. Green Chile Burger: Topped with monterey jack cheese and roasted chopped Chaves County-grown hot green chile. Served on a jalapeño bun with a side of our hot green chile sauce. Their signature burger and it tasted good. I don't need too much food but the amount of fries I got was too little even for me. Got two Johnny Walker Blacks with a splash of coke and they came well mixed and quickly. We did end up getting rained in and hilariously went back for a second dinner to wait out the rain. Black corn taquitos were OK, I would not get the fried shrimp basked again, the shrimp was too small and there was too much breading.

My band (Shine on Floyd!) is in town on tour and stopped in for dinner and drinks. TBH the food was…read moredecent, but unexceptional... i bumped this up to five stars for the amazing service! The hostess (whose name I forget) went out of her way to take special care of our huge group of 10 people who dropped in on her on a busy night. Our server Heather was a total rock star! She had never heard of Pink Floyd (heresy!) but treated us like royalty. All in all I would have to believe that Peppers treats every single customer like this - and highly recommend a stop.

We had an amazing dinner at Adobe Rose tonight! We had the chicken fried chicken with brussels…read moresprouts. Both dishes were amazing! Our server, Star, was the BEST! She was very sweet and personable! She definitely added to our experience. We dined inside, but there is a cute patio area as well.

One of the WORST experiences in recent memory. We waited more than 30 minutes for our drinks to…read moreshow up. The food took over 90 minutes to arrive and then was cold. It would have been pretty good it'll it was the proper temperature. The power went out while we were waiting. Not their fault. Can't predict that. My blood sugar was dropping badly and I needed something to eat right away so we ordered chips and queso. The waitress told us, "No, our computers are down. So I can't key in any orders. I'm sorry but I can't bring you any other food besides what you have already ordered." I will NEVER go back to this place! Never! Ever!

Great food! Fast service! They were very busy but after we were sat it was very fast. Recommend the…read moresteal burrito.

Stopped here before going home. First time to eat here for lunch. Had buffet and it was incredible…read more Had delicious to choose from: we had the chili rellenos, wild rice with mushroom chicken, fajitas, tacos and enchiladas. Also had chicken wings. Desserts were great too All 4 of us had great food experience. The only thing is: they dont open on weekends or we would drive to eat here on the weekend. Staff really nice and ambiance just great. Highly recommended.

On a foggy Monday morning in rural New Mexico, I pushed through the mysterious darkness on Highway…read more180 in search of breakfast. I had marked these GPS coordinates months ago, making a note that Rene Anthony's was notable the highest-rated restaurant on the long drive between Dallas and Tularosa, NM. But I began to doubt myself as glimpses through the thick fog revealed no civilization, nothing but empty fields. Was there really a restaurant out here open at 5:12 a.m. or did my typically methodical road trip research contain an error? And suddenly, there it was, an oasis of an eatery standing alone in an ordinary building on the south side of the highway surrounded by nothingness. I strolled into the small dining room filled with a dozen truckers waking up to a vivid discussion about the NFL. A city slicker seemingly out of place, I was welcomed with open arms and placed my dine-in order at the register. The only breakfast option was a lengthy list of breakfast burritos, a dish I don't normally enjoy. But this was different. Chef Anthony Sanchez is making magic here. Ordering the porky pig, a massive burrito absolutely stuffed with fresh chorizo, onions, and peppers, this is pure deliciousness in the middle of nowhere!

We are traveling to Carlsbad and stopped. First portions are huge! Delicious! Custom! I got the…read morebrisket burrito, tender & juicy. Hubby got the chicken nachos, amazing. So grateful we stopped! We also got a piece of cheesecake. Saving that for tonight. The food is outstanding 5 stars. Service was so kind and helpful. Great value!

A little challenging to find (it's on the riverside of the building the map will take you to) but…read morewas well worth it. I don't often get a chance to eat b'fast when in Carlsbad but will add this to the top of the list for when I am. Coffee was more than satisfactory as was the omelette.

I stopped here for lunch and just had their Cuban sandwich and an iced tea, with chips. The Cuban…read morewas quite good, though not authentic -- not a pressed sandwich, closer to a hoagie. Still, very good and filling for what it was, and I would order it again. Tea was fine, chips were a bit bland. I didn't have any trouble finding the place, Google took me straight to the parking lot, and I just needed to know that the entrance is on the lake side. Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly. I sat at a table in the rustic dining room, and it was not too busy at the time, calm and fairly quiet. I also grabbed a latte on my way out, which was okay. The lake side is a nice place for a stroll, and there is even a bridge which crosses the lake. Clear water, plus even a swimming area on the far side.

We celebrated my Grandma's birthday weekend with brunch at La Juanita's. Carlsbad restaurants are…read moreoften very busy and La Juanita's accommodated our large group of 10. We were fortunate that Mariachis were playing when we arrived. They graciously sang Las Mananitas (traditional birthday song) to my Grandma, making a celebratory day all the more special! I had beef fajitas because I was opting for a healthier meal. It was a little greasy but very flavorful. If you're up for Mexican food, just go all out like my family did (see pics). The chips and salsa were good which is a key indicator for a Mexican joint. Oh and my grandma was treated to a complimentary ice cream treat which was very thoughtful!

Who doesn't crave Mexican while driving through New Mexico? I was starving after Carlsbad Caverns…read moreand Yelped this placed. Despite the name 'Rojas Mexican Grill & Restaurant', the new name is 'La Juanita Mexican Cuisine & Grill.' Parking is easy. Plenty of spaces around the restaurant. I even saw some work trucks parked around. Do not be fooled by the appearance and go inside. You pretty much sit anywhere, and the waitress will come by with menus. Complimentary crisps chips and salsa were good. FOOD: Special Steak (Topped with bacon, mushroom, cheese, with Charro beans, chili toreado and grilled onions, 2/5): I am not sure why my friend ordered a steak here. It was tough. I only tried a bite of it with the beans. Beans didn't impress me either. Enchilada Plate (Three Red or Green Enchiladas served with re-fried beans and rice): You can also add meat for $1 extra. My friend devoured this! I didn't even try a bite but seemed like other enchilada plates. Pollo en Mole Plate (Served with re-fried beans and rice, 3/5): This was just OK. Mole was mildly lacking flavor and was more on the salty side. I have tried much better mole in other Mexican restaurants. Ask for a green sauce to eat this dish with because it makes it so much better than without it. Juanita Tacos (Beef, fresh onion, cilantro, avocado, cheese, grilled onions, and jalapeno, 5/5): 4 pieces of tacos. You can opt to make it come with rice and beans for extra. BUT IT IS SO GOOD. Authentic tacos, order this if you want them. The only bad thing is that they layer so much food on the top that the tortilla will gradually get soggy. Friends and I agreed this was the best dish so far. Fried Ice Cream (4/5): I cannot believe the waitress asked if our table wanted only one order before this dessert arrived. It is massive! Definitely shareable between 3-4 people. I wish there wasn't so much whip cream on top, for I literally scooped it right off three times to get to the ice cream. Definitely order if you want something cold. Rounded up for wonderful service! Drinks were filled in a timely manner. She would come by every now and ask if we needed anything. Afterwards, you walk to the cashier in the left of the restaurant to pay for your meal. Cash and card are accepted. I would definitely come back to try the other tacos they offer. Come try a real Mexican restaurant in Carlsbad!