If you're making the drive between Santa Fe and Roswell, this is realistically the only stop--and…read morehonestly, it's a pretty solid one. Penny's has that classic roadside diner charm, complete with the shiny silver exterior and that satisfying old-school diner door. It leans into nostalgia in the best way, like you accidentally pulled into a time capsule somewhere along a desert highway. Inside was clean and well-kept, and the staff were attentive and friendly without being over the top--exactly what you want when you're road-weary and hungry. Food-wise, the burger hit the spot and the tots were crispy (always a win). Simple, classic diner food done right. A couple of knocks: the bathroom was just okay, nothing terrible but not great either. And the soda... not good. It had a strange flavor, almost like the lines hadn't been changed in a while--definitely stick with water or something bottled. Overall, it's not a destination restaurant, but for where it's at, it absolutely delivers. A reliable, nostalgic pit stop that does the job well. Worth the stop? Yes. Just skip the soda.

Finding Penny's is like striking gold (note: this review applies to their Yampa, Colorado, location…read moretoo). Either stretch of road is remote and food options are few and far between. When you see the lights are on, it's a relief. From what I understand, they're able to stay open 24 hours because of a contract with Big Rail, which keeps train crews fed and honestly, the rest of us travelers benefit too. I love that the choo-choos take care of their people while providing a service to anyone passing through. It's a cozy, welcoming stop when you need it most. The kind of place that makes a long drive feel less lonely. In the instance I'm in those parts of New Mexico or Colorado, Penny's is my go-to. Five stars!

This place is amazing. Food by Kris is by far the best place to eat in the area. The breakfast,…read morelunch can't go wrong. Stop by next time you're in Vaughn.

First time I tried it , it was good and had no issues. 2nd and 3rd time got food poisoning. Might…read morehave been what I ordered idk but I won't be going again

Fresh burgers with all the right stuff! Green chile meant the way it's suppose to be…read more Clean, fast, professional grade eats!!!

Austin, the Asst. Manager is a star! He is polite, friendly, fast, efficient, thorough, and knows…read morehis products. I don't think food when thinking of Dairy Queen but my cheeseburger was better than most and the fries were screaming hot, crispy and yummy. There cannot be many tougher jobs than managing a Dairy Queen off a major interstate but Austin makes many things look easy. Thank you, Austin! You made our day!

What can you say, I got me some soft serve ice cream and it is delicious as always. This is an old…read moreschool building with a great ambience. Service was quick and polite.

I ordered a 5 piece chicken strips along with a soda and chocolate shake. The only issue is I only…read morereceived 3 pieces of chicken. So, I would encourage anyone ordering here to ensure you are actually receiving what you ordered and paid for. The food was good, but when you pay for 5 and get 3, someone here needs to learn how to read and count.

The staff were very nice. They kept the place clean. The food was really good! It was my first time…read moreat a Carl's Jr and they surprised me. Loved the fries!

It's McDonalds. What should you expect? I expect courtesy. I waited quite a while to order, while I…read morewatched three teenaged girls having a nice conversation. When I got my food, there was no, "Thanks and have a nice day," just back to my conversation with my friends. Maybe don't come at 7:30 pm.

Dirtiest bathrooms I have seen at a McDonalds recently!!! Disgusting. Trash all over and the…read moretoilet was even crooked coming out of the wall

We were looking for somewhere to eat after visiting the Pumpkin Patch and found this on yelp…read more Walking in it was quite not many people, so it kinda made me question my choice. But it turned out to be awesome. Our waitress Riley was friendly and very attentive. The food was hot and fresh. We ordered chicken fried steak sandwich and turkey melt and it was delicious.

Got to start with our server Rilee, super friendly, courteous and came to our table often to find…read moreout if we needed anything. Kept our Iced Tea glasses filled. The enchilada, taco, Chile relleno and rice and beans plate were delicious. Very flavorful. Plenty of food on the plate for a big appetite. The price is so reasonable. Our first stop will definitely not be the last one.

One of the best stops for lunch on Route 66. Our server, Linda D was so sweet and attentive. She…read morekept the sweet tea flowing and it was by far the best on the route. The Green Chili Cheese Burger was melt in your mouth amazing. I rarely order dessert but could not resist the Cheesecake Español. The decor gave an authentic Route 66 vibe.

We stopped at this diner as it was close to our hotel (Hampton Inn). This was our last stop before…read morehome, so we were tired and not really looking for anything special, but his place was just that. It is just a little diner, been there forever, you walk into a gift shop and the restaurant is off to the side. I had eaten Mexican all week on our road trip and figured why stop now! I have to say this was the best relleno plate I had in all of New Mexico (and I don't think I had a bad one all week). The rellenos were cooked perfectly, the red & green chile were perfectly spiced and as a bonus they had posole as a side (a rarity for me - at least in Colorado). Truly loved it. The service was a little slow, but we might have come in during a shift change. Otherwise it was great!