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Chester's Chicken

3.2 (11 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Alana M.

Who likes chicken that is just sitting there waiting to be served? Not me, but in a pinch, it will do! To find Chester's, you need to first find the Love's Travel Stop. It is one of the restaurants inside. It's very convenient to stop in here and get a bite to eat, then use the facilities, and get gas before heading back out on the road. W.O. Giles started the Chester's business in 1952. He originally fried donuts and later chicken. His fryers are patented. In 1965, Chester the Chick to life, with his cowboy hat, bandana, spurs, and his gun and holster. From 1974 the restaurant was known as "Chester Fried", but in 2002, they dropped "Fried" from the name. According to the company, "The secret family recipe and the process of double breading each piece of chicken to ensure a crispy outside and a tender, moist inside, is what has given Chester's its consistent success." We ordered some fried okra, green beans, chicken, and the biscuit for dinner. I enjoyed the okra and green beans. The chicken was pretty decent as well as the biscuit. The top of the homestyle biscuit is looks like they add a honey glaze. I found it interesting that they have livers and gizzards on the menu! I won't be eating those, but I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who will! I read on Facebook that someone was eating fried corn on the cob. Apparently, they bread it like chicken and then deep fry it. Sounds intriguing! That will give me another reason to try Chester's again!

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2.3(21 reviews)
1.3 mi
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As good as a Taco Bell is gonna get it was ok...lol. Friendly service but staff unaware how to…read moreutilize mobile for customer orders. Only two staff working which I know Taco Bell's drive thru is a beast on most days. Tonight however was chill. The family and I wanted something quick and not too heavy. Nacho Bell Grandes and a one 5 layer burrito minus the sour cream. Ehhh.. The hot toppings on the Nachos appeared slopped on with no regards to presentation. It was quick I will give you that but I don't think quick over rules food preparation and presentation. In my younger years, I remember working at Taco Bell and our manager was really strict about presentation saying to the cooks, "If you wouldn't eat it that way don't serve it that way." These were my thoughts but the items were freshly made. I ran in to the establishment to grab an order I forgot through drive thru and observing the staff at drive thru taking orders (who will also take my order) she is literally stepping over trash. Like trash from the plastic cup sleeves and lids dropped, napkins, and straws whatever else was on the floor it looked like they got slammed and couldn't keep up. I highly recommend at a certain time they should shut the lobby so that they'll have time to properly prepare food and also clean. Allow the staff to concentrated on the drive thru and they can keep the backend tidy after all lobby the customers can see the ground in the back from the front counter....which isn't appealing. That is a staffing complaint not a particular staff problem.

It sucks cause I'm a local. I have an hour for lunch and every time I eat there I waste 45 minutes…read morejust to get my food. I hate this place. and the owner he won't pay anybody to keep anybody there that's worth wild. The food itself is OK. It's not great. Nothing towards the employees they're good people, but nobody help. I just watch you while you stand there.

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2.8(50 reviews)
1.3 mi
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I didn't catch the names of the two guys at the counter but: they were the nicest, most pleasant…read morepeople I've ever met that work in the food industry. Everything about being there was great. I rode a motorcycle in bad weather all day only to show up and be treated so well it made my day a winner. The place wasn't busy at all and that's shocking since these guys do the job they do- they went so far as to recommend a special they were having as opposed to what I was ordering and basically saved me 50% I gave all the pizza I couldn't eat to the manager of a nearby hotel I'm staying at for the night- Always cool to have something so good happen out of the blue...

I ordered pizza from these people all the time and up until this year today as of 5/20/2026 my…read moreexperience has left me feeling like every company is trying to cheat the customer. if you're hungry for pizza go to the Pilot and you'll get a fresh one without someone trying to spit in your food when you complain about it at Pizza Hut. I called to speak to the manager today and she says that I'm badgering her because I'm gonna write a bad review I explained to her because she said she's been working for this place for six years and six years I've been a repetitive customer but this time I'm not gonna be a customer anymore and I was gonna write a review in which she was getting upset and saying that I'm badgering her about the experience that I had because I waited two days in terms of the time when I ordered it at 7:38 PM. Why would I want to complain to someone when the manager wasn't there? The manager of this Pizza Hut is offended because you know that you guys are skipping out on people's orders and it's not worth the experience or expense. There is no ambience you don't wanna sit there and have your food. They don't even want you to even be there let alone carry out.. I've only taken my food out because why it's not inviting it looks dead and boring, and it doesn't look clean to sit down. Take it for my experience they need to lose some money and take a hit to know that what they're doing is wrong when they're cheating the customer of product and ingredients of their pizza. Shame on you the franchise holder here in Tucumcari..

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3.0(137 reviews)
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You know what, heck yeah…read more Tucumcari is sleepy. And that's okay. A burger at Blake's, however, is not. It's good. Dare I say - it's even a little rowdy. I usually wind up here just passing through and have had a hard time finding something reliable that's Not A Chain, so this fits the bill. I rolled the dice and tried the online ordering, and my food was ready a lot faster than I thought it would be. Granted, I ordered an hour before closing (sorry) so your mileage may vary. It's a little on the expensive side, but whatever. It's like a hundred dollars to step out of your house anymore. I got out of here just under twenty bucks for a double New Mexico burger, a large fry, and a shake. The patties aren't really seasoned, but they're cooked well, and if you add the chopped chiles and some bacon, you'll be just fine. The seasoned fries are tasty. The shakes are average, but sometimes that chocolate syrup predictability is exactly what you need after hours of driving. The folks working here are friendly and diligent. So, despite the fact I spend most of my time in Tucumcari asleep, this burger definitely woke me up out of the zombie haze that i40 does to people. Looking forward to my next stop here. Don't let the lights on 66 go out. :)

Great food, great service, what's not to love?…read more We ordered a couple burgers with various degrees of customization plus fries, onion rings, and a biscochito shake.

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2.0(42 reviews)
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This Popeyes is hidden inside the TA truck stop so it can be a bit loud depending on how busy the…read moretruck stop and subway is. However their dining area is large and fairly quiet especially if you sit more towards the back. Despite being busy they were really quick and friendly. Food came out hot and fresh. This was our first time trying the fish sandwich and it's ok a little heavy on the breading but for a fast food fish it's not too bad. Keep in mind they make the fish fresh made to order so it takes about 6mins. Also you can order it reg or spicy. The mashed potatoes had plenty of gravy which I love. The red beans and rice were mixed perfectly. Both were full to the top so we had plenty of leftovers for later. Spicy chicken sandwiches could have had a bit more of a kick to them but over all crispy, juicy, and fresh. Hubby tried the heart shaped strawberry biscuits and they also make these fresh to order they have tons of icing on top and it is a bit sweet however the strawberry balances out the sweet. I do wish it had more of a fresh strawberry flavor. Both the sweet and unsweetened teas were fresh and enjoyable. If you're in the area this Popeyes is worth giving a try.

So only fries, tenders reg, boneless wings and biscuits and fries. Soda fountain was down. This…read moresucks! Well at least the bathrooms were stocked and clean. I was looking forward to the cluck cluck, but no luck luck. Call before you stop man..... Sad day...no bone in chicken

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