Casa Taco

Love the tacos here. The service is spot on and perhaps the best part of this place. The chili is…read morehuge - please don't underestimate it. The atmosphere is no frills. Highly recommend if Mexican food is what you want. Best Mexican food I've had in TorC.

If you're looking for outdoor seating because you're traveling with a dog, don't stop here. I have…read morenever heard so many bizarre reasons as to why a dog cannot even be on the premises; first one was because of a "code," second one was because there is a bad dog next door that might hurt or kill my dog and the third one was their liability insurance. Not sure if I believed any of those reasons but I ordered food to go because of the Yelp. After looking into the New Mexico restaurant liability insurance explanation, I now know that this place just flat out doesn't like dogs anywhere. I feel like "dog friendly" should be another option on Yelp since so many people now travel with their pets. I should have left because it was very hot and windy and the owners were extremely rude but, against my husbands wishes, I ordered to go based on the food reviews and also based on nostalgia (because the location was the exact location for great Mexican food in the 1980's. Now to the food: I ordered the large combo. It was good but not the best New Mexico Mexican food. The cheese enchiladas were okay. The taco was not crispy, probably because it was squeezed into a styrofoam container, and was made with hamburger meat. I was hoping for shredded beef. Oh well. The chile relleno was good, not the best. Overall, the food was good but I've had better. The green chile sauce was better than good. I honestly think that if we had been allowed to dine outdoors on the premises, the food would have been served on a bigger plate and I would have been able to distinguish what I was eating better. Would I eat here again...that's a big fat nope. Nor would they want me to, probably. The owner(s) were rude. The food was mediocre at best. I loved raising my girls and living in T or C back in the 80's, but I will never stop there again to eat because the people at Tony's.

Inside

Large combination plate...

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El Faro

3.8(86 reviews)

4.5 mi

Came to the nearby hot springs. Most places were closed so we came here. Food was bland. Really…read moretasted like porkchop meat in green enchiladas?? I ate the egg and tice and beans and left the enchilada concoction. Rice and beans were great. Service was not great but it was busy.

Good food, affordable, very good service. One of the best restaurants in TorC. Also, great…read morelocation next to everything downtown.

Interiors

Green enchiladas and egg

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Front entrance

Mexican Grill

4.3(7 reviews)

6.5 mi

This is the quintessential roadside Mexican grill. My fajita was exceptionally well seasoned and…read morefun to enjoy. Great cashier too

Fast stop with some pretty tasty "grab-n-go" burritos. The cashier was kind with a sense of humor…read more Full disclosure, this place is a gas station, and when we went, you could not order from the grill. But there was a variety of the grab and go burritos. Perfect for stopping on the road.

Breakfast is ready. Lots of burritos to grab and go.

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Plus daily specials.

Johnny B's Restaurant

4.1(125 reviews)

2.8 mi

Great place for lunch. Fast & friendly! The food was served appetizingly and tasty. We had the…read morelighter fare: 3 salads on a plate. I had the chicken salad, cottage cheese and potato salad. Hubby had tuna, cottage cheese and potato salad. It was very filling and I could not finish my plate. The chicken salad was white meat which really made it nice. We are going back on Wednesday night for supper. They are closed Monday and Tuesday at 4. Wednesday they start staying open until 8. We're looking at getting the chicken fried steak next time. Fun, clean, sporty and local. Lots of folks knew each other. Just a really nice hometown feel and close knit community.

This is a country diner that you will enjoy. Many return…read morediners served here, We had two large meals with drinks under thirty. Did an oversize tip. If you like liver and onions add fries. Great meal A Johnny's burger is huge with beef, cheese, 2 kinds of bacon and grilled peppers. might as well add fries. It was so good we may pass our free breakfast and come back in the morning.

Back of the restaurant

The Enchilada Plate with beef, green chili sauce, and onions.

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Menu

La Cocina Restaurant

3.3(135 reviews)

2.7 mi

We had a wonderful yummy time. We sat inside and even though there was a party of 60 (yes, 60!) we…read morewere seated and fed fast. I had the #3 combo. A chile rellano, cheese enchilada and crispy beef taco. Everything was delicious. Ordered Christmas on the side and ate both the red and green! Hubby had 3 crispy beef tacos and loved them. You also get rice, refried beans and small salad. The platters are huge. John was our waiter and he was efficient, friendly and professional. Laughed at our jokes. Haha. The only thing I would recommend is to bring a jacket or sweater if you get cold, like me, in restaurants in the summer. We will be back next time we're in T or C!

There are many things I can accept in a restaurant. Perhaps the salsa that came with the chips…read morebeing like Pace Picante Sauce. That was the first clue of how not authentic this was going to be. Perhaps the Margarita that tasted of mix only with not a drop of tequila. This I might accept even though it's a trash rip off. We ordered our food, and ate this out of hunger after an afternoon at the hot spring. What I cannot accept at no cost is what Hubby noticed the waitresses avoiding on the floor near where they turn into the kitchen. Why they didn't just kill the thing I don't know. Where there is one there is many. This...now this is disgusting. He looked closer, and drew my attention to it. There it was...a cockroach! Now we pray not to be ill from this stupid restaurant. This place needs health department inspection, or do they not do that in this State?

Sopapillas

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Sunset Grill

3.5(42 reviews)

3.4 mi

Always good service, always good food, and the prices are just right…read more Our Senior Luncheon Group meets there on the second Monday of the month at 11 am and we invite you to join us.

These idiots I swear to god tell me why it's 5:30 and this place closes at 6 and it's already…read moreclosed like do you not want costumers and money don't pmo yall bout dumb asf

Burrito smothered in green chile

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Los Arcos Steak & Lobster

3.9(212 reviews)

3.5 mi

•$$$

How have I been coming back to Hot Springs since my great-grandparents soaked here after every…read morecotton season-and only now discovered Los Arcos? This place is a true destination restaurant: authentic, delicious, and full of history. The owner, Bobby, a local, still oversees everything after 56 years. Don't miss this and come hungry!

Very disappointing. I ordered the rib eye special. It came out looking wonderfully, however no…read moreflavor extremely tough to cut. I mentioned it to the waiter. He could care less. The potato skin was not even edible. My wife ordered the blackened prime rib, it to was very tough to cut, no marbling at all. Try something else if you ever go there

Chocolate chip cheesecake

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Sidekixx

4.7(29 reviews)

3.8 mi

I honestly thought the food reviews were fluff! I wanted Birria tacos and they were the place…read more Went on a date here and the tacos were AWESOME! They are full of flavor, including the consomé and so is their house salsa verde. I have ordered from here quite a few times. Their wings are also delicious! The teriyaki flavor are my favorites. Looking forward to eating here again when I return to the town.

Good bar food/pizza options. The cheese bread, fried onion petals, wings and fried okra was…read moredelicious. The buffalo chicken pizza was okay (didn't really stand out for me). What's nice about this joint is that they have a separate dining area that is more ambient for a date night or a family dinner for example from the bowling area. Noise level in the dining area was not too bad due to this distance and separation. They had the place decorated for Halloween which was extra fun. Clean restrooms and ample parking (free).

Margherita Pizza

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Bowling

Del Taco

3.7(21 reviews)

3.1 mi

Visited on Monday for early lunch: Great Food, Friendly staff, and even Free tacos added to our…read moreorder. Restaurant was very clean and food was Freshly made, Hot, and Delicious!

We live in Las Cruces and we don't have Del Taco. My wife is from CA so every time we have a chance…read morewe stop at one. On 8/27 I was traveling by myself to Rio Rancho so I stopped there as they were opening at 8. I ordered an 8 Layer Burrito and a Bean and Cheese Burrito, that is offered as a 1/2 pound. It was disappointing that the beans were really runny. The staff both the cashier as well as the cook were beyond attentive. The restrooms are share with the gas station next door but it is in an urgent need of a deep cleaning.

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Hillsboro General Store

4.4(22 reviews)

26.9 mi

This was a perfect stop on our road trip heading toward Kingston, New Mexico. It's a…read morestraightforward old school cafe filled with friendly locals, which gave it a genuine, no frills vibe that fit the area perfectly I went with the green chili breakfast enchiladas. They had solid flavor plenty of cheese, a good kick from the chile, and the eggs on top were cooked just right My friend ordered the French toast and was really happy with it: thick slices done well, paired with some nicely spicy sausage. Nothing fancy, but everything hit the spot and the service was warm. A great waitress Definitely worth the detour if you're in the area. We'll stop again if we're passing through.

On a recent motorcycle ride from Phoenix, Ariz., my buddy and I stopped at this historical general…read morestore on the recommendation of locals. While I didn't order any food, I did order some fresh ice cream and sat at the soda bar. The service was extremely friendly, and the fresh strawberry ice cream was cold and tasty. Again, I didn't order any food, but the plates that were brought out for other tables smelled and looked tasty. The store was like a living museum, highlighting the ambiance and decades long past. Overall, a terrific experience.

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Two scoops of fresh strawberry ice cream. Yum!

French toast

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Hillsboro General Store

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Tom H.

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1

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4 years ago

Great friendly staff tasty food. The staff was extremely friendly I'm a regular there in the area and then care much for the service before with old management. great job with New Management charles. Love new changes in restaurant and the look. Very inviting and comfortable atmosphere and restaurant feel to it now. The food is tasty and delicious it looks so presentable and gourmet cooking. When my server Blue brought my tray to my table was big plate wow!! Good. Always checking on us very polite helpfully. Especially offering suggestions going 100%. New gm amazing takes a lot of pride in his food and product but especially with his employees. Was training are cashier and made sure he read our order back and correct. We had our appetizers before are order. Server Consistent and great. New GM checking quality control dining room friendly , interactive , excellent service. Got yourself diamond in the ruff. About time we will be back definitely with friends next time new favorite spot. read more

Jeff P.

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46

12

4 years ago

I am in the food and beverage business and have been for 20 years you can have the best food in the world but if you have a horrible customer service experience before you ever get to complete your order with the arrogant green eyed twenty something year old male monsterwho couldn't seem to negotiate a shortage of beans and rice for sour cream and guac at the beginning of the entire experience your business will never evolve into what food is all about. read more

Roman V. C.

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5 years ago

This is a rip off and is not New Mexican cuisine and I feel that it is a major shame that they are charging so much money for mediocre food. And they are making bank off of all of us because there is no place else to get food. They use that to their advantage to Insulate the prices. I consider a price gouging. And none of the food is worth eating it is all smoke and mirrors! What good is a large serving of the food stinks read more

James P.

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1

0

14 years ago

Casa Taco has stellar tacos - including traditional, beef brisket, chicken, fish, shrimp, and veggie. They also serve excellent burgers & fries, plus chimichangas, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, enchiladas, and huevos rancheros. Enjoy casual dining on an outdoor patio - it's covered during the winter and swarming with lake-goers in the summer. read more

Scott R.

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7

0

8 years ago

Heat tacos. All that is missing is beer or wine. Maybe in the future. Great hosts, don't know if they were the owners or not.

Wyatt J.

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1

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2 months ago

amazing food and great great ambiance. Kelly made the experience great. Will definitely be coming back again!

Clif W.

62

5

0

1 year ago

How in God's name to you serve Mexican food in New Mexico this bad. The mysteries of life abound.

Kymberly L.

43

9

4

10 years ago

This place is awesome. Definitely get the burger. It is so delicious and a great bargain.

Mitchel B.

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4

0

3 years ago

Food is AWESOME!! Made to order and made from scratch. You will not be disappointed!! read more

T G.

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1

0

8 years ago

Had some great food today!! The Green Chili was not Hot enough!! Ate it anyway!!

Paul E.

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8

0

5 years ago

bad bad bad food was very greassy how hard is it to make tacos

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Love the tacos here. The service is spot on and perhaps the best part of this place. The chili is…read morehuge - please don't underestimate it. The atmosphere is no frills. Highly recommend if Mexican food is what you want. Best Mexican food I've had in TorC.

If you're looking for outdoor seating because you're traveling with a dog, don't stop here. I have…read morenever heard so many bizarre reasons as to why a dog cannot even be on the premises; first one was because of a "code," second one was because there is a bad dog next door that might hurt or kill my dog and the third one was their liability insurance. Not sure if I believed any of those reasons but I ordered food to go because of the Yelp. After looking into the New Mexico restaurant liability insurance explanation, I now know that this place just flat out doesn't like dogs anywhere. I feel like "dog friendly" should be another option on Yelp since so many people now travel with their pets. I should have left because it was very hot and windy and the owners were extremely rude but, against my husbands wishes, I ordered to go based on the food reviews and also based on nostalgia (because the location was the exact location for great Mexican food in the 1980's. Now to the food: I ordered the large combo. It was good but not the best New Mexico Mexican food. The cheese enchiladas were okay. The taco was not crispy, probably because it was squeezed into a styrofoam container, and was made with hamburger meat. I was hoping for shredded beef. Oh well. The chile relleno was good, not the best. Overall, the food was good but I've had better. The green chile sauce was better than good. I honestly think that if we had been allowed to dine outdoors on the premises, the food would have been served on a bigger plate and I would have been able to distinguish what I was eating better. Would I eat here again...that's a big fat nope. Nor would they want me to, probably. The owner(s) were rude. The food was mediocre at best. I loved raising my girls and living in T or C back in the 80's, but I will never stop there again to eat because the people at Tony's.

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Came to the nearby hot springs. Most places were closed so we came here. Food was bland. Really…read moretasted like porkchop meat in green enchiladas?? I ate the egg and tice and beans and left the enchilada concoction. Rice and beans were great. Service was not great but it was busy.

Good food, affordable, very good service. One of the best restaurants in TorC. Also, great…read morelocation next to everything downtown.

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