We were seated almost immediately. Our server took our order as soon as we were seated. The food came out within minutes. It was nothing to write home about but I didn't have to cook or clean! ‍ Decor a little outdated. Everyone was friendly... read more

Casino Apache Travel Center - Thanksgiving Day luncheon - Casinos Near Me - Mescalero, New Mexico

I'm not a huge Casino customer, but I liked this dark place attached to a convenience store/gas station with clean restrooms and gas at $0.05 less than anyplace in nearby Ruidoso. The bar in the center of the casino floor was somehow inviting. I'm likely to return. read more

Casino Apache Travel Center - Casinos Near Me - Mescalero, New Mexico

This review is for Red Hat Grille. The first time my wife and I had breakfast at this restaurant we were sure we had found our new favorite restaurant in Ruidoso. Not so fast. We went back for breakfast and had the absolute worst chicken fried steak breakfast ever. She convinced me to try lunch there. We both ordered the Cobb Salad. Instead of lettuce as described we each got a bowl of spinach leaves. They left out the avocado and bacon altogether. When I pointed it out they came back with "the chef says we are out of avocados!" "Would you like some guacamole?" I honestly couldn't believe that was their response. I asked if they were out of bacon too. I suggested if they didn't have the ingredients for an advertised menu item we should have been told so. They blew it iff and brought us some bacon. There are no less than 5 items on their menu offering avocado as a side or component of the meal. Their chef is lazy and incompetent. Avoid this one! read more

When you use the gas pumps to fill up, you get the option to pay for a car wash. NEVER do this! They don't put signs on the pumps saying when the car wash is down. Though you do get a few days to go back. They NEVER seem to have it fixed and they NEVER refund your money. They just steal it. I mean what else would you call paying for goods or services they have no intention on making good. read more

The Mescalero enchiladas were particularly good though spicy. I choose to have them with both the red and green sauces. My husband's hamburger steak was overcooked but he said it was tasty. read more

Decent gas station and store connected to a small Indian Casino with a decent restaurant

They take your money when you lose BUT when you win they refuse to pay you. When I asked when I could get my money they told me I could come back in a day or two because right now they don't have any money!!! Unbelievable what kind of casino is this?!?!?! Don't not go to this casino because they don't pay you when you win. read more

Small but very nice friendly casino near Ruidoso. Also partnered with Inn of the Mountain Gods casino. Smokey B's grill offers a six pound taco, which is kind if hard to eat all by yourself. Might even feed a small family! Yelp 365 Challenge: 28/365 read more

Casino Apache Travel Center - Home of the six pound apache taco!!' - Casinos Near Me - Mescalero, New Mexico

My hand to God... in their cafe they have catfish that can be ordered several ways. My wife ordered it fried. They brought chicken tenders than proceeded to tell us it was catfish!!!!!! They told me I was wrong and they were right. How many fish fries have we all had where you couldn't tell the difference between chicken and catfish? Really???? The tenders were good, but not catfish!!! read more

My favorite casino in the area. It has a place to eat, good machines and just big enough to not get lost in lol

Went thru carwash, there system broke mirror, got security, had a car wash attendant witness the breaking of my mirror, was told I would need copy of drivers license, which I gave, no response in two weeks now. They don't bother to assist their guests. Next will be to get an attorney , read more

You feel like a loser immediately walking into the place. They have a bar in the middle of the place. Just a random place off 70. Has a gas station attached and a convenience store attached. Didn't see or hear anyone hit anything big. It wasn't very crowded either. read more

I enjoy myself every time I go!!! From playing slots to eating, I have an awesome time!!!

Visited on Wednesday which is old folks day. The over 55 crowd gets a 50% off dinner coupon. Smoky B's Grill was the highlight of the visit for sure. Had one of the best hamburger steaks that I have ever eaten. The nachos was also very good but with a pretty noticeable kick. The chicken club sandwich was good too. The gaming action however left much to be desired. Having played in Vegas, Shreveport, Tunica and Biloxi it was no comparison. Didn't see, or hear, anyone hit anything during the few hours that we were there. This was including both machines and tables. The staff was not very outgoing or friendly either. There was also way too much smoke for such a small space... Would go back for the good food but probably wouldn't waste any time on the machines. read more

We stopped here after leaving the Inn of the Mountain Gods, for gas. I wanted to place a take out order as well. The hostess suggested their special, steak & shrimp, but the waitress corrected her, since it was only for dine in only. So I ordered a burger with mac and cheese. I was given a device indicating when my order would be ready. I sat at the center bar, ordered a draft wheat beer while waiting. Richard, the bartender, was friendly in offering suggestions, which I appreciated. The order had taken longer than I anticipated, since the device I had did not light up or vibrate. Upon making my way back to the restaurant, the hostess got my order from the back and said the device was not working. I was not charged for my order, and left. I will be back to try the restaurant again, but dine in next time. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped by the Casino Apache Travel Center because it was the only place in town that was playing to Cotton Bowl with sound. Our first bartender, Robert, was absolutely amazing...in fact he is the only reason I am giving them a rating of two stars. Robert was very attentive and even went as far to think each customer at the bar upon his shift ending. However, with Robert's shift ending is where our experience turned for the worst. Robert's replacement (7pm on 1/4/2013) was a rather large man with the worst attitude I have ever experienced. I had to practically wave the guy down as he stood right in front of me just to get another drink. In the 30 mins that he served us, or lack there of, he didn't say a single word to my girlfriend or I and made the environment so uncomfortable that we found it best to leave. This bartender displayed zero characteristics of what it takes to be in the service industry and for the people of Ruidoso's sake I hope he finds something different soon. read more