Location in a small town on the outskirts…read more It's a little hidden gem. Usually busy as I drive by it when in Cloudcroft from Round Rock Texas. I first visited in 2021 during the height of Covid when all restaurants were struggling trying to figure out how to survive. Mind you, it's cold up in higher elevations of the mountains. Tent's and tables were placed outside on limited parking lot. Rather than cook, I told the BF, we have to eat out and help support the community. Not a-lot to choose from in a small town either and I'd been eyeing Big Daddy's for some time. It was a no brainier when I saw the tents, where I was going. It was a little chilly, but darn it, they were trying to survive so I could suck it up. Ordered chicken fried chicken and it was great. Nice and crisp. Fast forward to 2024 and visiting the town i told myself. Been in town several other times and i have yet to see the inside of Big Daddy's so this is where we are going since the White Sands balloon fest was canceled. No eating down in Alamogordo going back up the mtn. to support the the town. Not sure what I was expecting but it was both table & booth, seat yourself with another side section where you can bring your pup. Staff are very nice and willing to accommodate. Don't see that in the big city! Went bold and ordered enchiladas, daughter ordered breakfast (after brkfst hrs), son ordered fried chicken sandwich and BF ordered huevos rancheros. ALL looked & tasted yummy and cook was nice in allowing us to order pancakes still. Even asked if we wanted bacon!!! YES PLEASE! (And bigger tip is in order) Wasn't sure on my enchiladas but I was pleasantly surprised but only ate a little. (Practicing portion control :/). Others scarfed food down:) oh the enchiladas were not going to waste. These babies are traveling with me, as I text, back to Austin Tx. Long story long... go eat there. Their food is as good as big city food but small town feel Big Daddy's, we will be back. You can count on that! Thks for a wonderful experience. Oh we were so excited that the cook allowed the breakfast order. I totally forgot to take my customary pics

We stopped here for a rest from the road. It's nifty little mountain café. We ordered a plate of…read morefries, coffee and pie. The fries were salty and delicious. The coffee was hot and the pie was sweet and silky. The service was excellent. The ambience was what you would expect to find in a small mountain town simple and warm.

service is terrible, Had the Magic melt cheeseburger…read moreCouldn't find the cheese onion rings pretty good

I went here as a solo traveler a few weeks ago, and I enjoyed it. The food was okay, nothing great…read morebut nothing bad, but the service was really good and they made me feel comfortable as a solo woman. I feel like the food has potential to be really good, it seems like a quality issue because the fries I had were greasy and soggy but tasted alright, and my burger was really watery and seemed like cheap ground beef. That's not the staff's fault though. Overall a good place to stop if you're on a budget, if you're looking for really good food then go down the street

This was a special dinner in a town with many choices. The…read moreMeat loaf dinner was over the top good and i had the german schnitzel. They excellent and at a vg price We didn't have wine but they had many choices. We Should have have had a reservation. Our waiter Michael was very careful to insure our satisfaction. We Highly recommend and it was suggested to us from 3 others. They were right.

As a traveler from out of state accompanied by two trained service dogs, I was shocked by the…read moretreatment we received at Winary Bistro. The manager incorrectly stated that service dogs must wear a vest to be recognized as service animals and demanded that we provide a "service animal certificate." We were then told that such certificates were not valid and that service animals must be registered in New Mexico before being allowed into the restaurant. None of these statements are consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Service dogs are not required to wear vests, carry certificates, or be registered with any state in order to access public accommodations. It is deeply concerning that a manager responsible for serving the public appears to have such a poor understanding of federal disability law. The experience was embarrassing, discriminatory, and completely unnecessary. I have traveled extensively throughout the United States with my service dogs and have never been treated this way. I strongly encourage management to educate staff on ADA requirements before another customer is subjected to the same treatment. Until then, I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone who relies on a service animal.

Cozy off-the-beaten-track restaurant, about 15 minutes from Alamogordo, 20 minutes from Tularosa…read more Enjoy the scenic ride on the way up! Food, service & atmosphere are always top-notch. Fresh! Homemade desserts! Large portions! Patio dining when weather permits! Recommend reservations for peak times. Also view the menu online, & call in advance for availability of certain specialty entrees. Never disappointed in over a decade!

Great experience up in the foothills! Food was great as usual!…read more Wonderful way to spend the morning!

Ruidoso doesn't have a lot of great breakfast joints, but Cornerstone hits the spot! It looks…read morecrowded on the outside. Because the seating is by arrival and party size. The line goes fairly quickly though. Inside, there's baked goods, whole bean coffee, some souvenirs and other little trinkets to buy like cute, signs, mugs and more! The seating is very casual, and the service is quick and attentive. They have great mimosas also if you're looking for a boozy brunch. The bubbly is served in individual mini bottles of quality prosecco, and you can decide on how much FRESH OJ you would like. Yes, I suggest indulging in the fresh squeezed OJ. They have an extensive menu of sweet (crepes, waffles, pancakes) and savory choices for breakfast and lunch. However, I decided on the Carne Adovado (slow cooked pork) breakfast. The portion size was perfect and not excessive like most breakfast spots. Everything was tasty and made me feel satisfied. Those red chile flavors had all the nuances for a breakfast party in my mouth. The potatoes were nicely prepared and free of the extra grease like the other breakfast spots. I would definitely repeat the Cornerstone experience when in Ruidoso again!

Awesome service and food! They have cute merchandise you can shop for. A must if you're looking for…read morea breakfast or lunch spot!

THE sub bread, WOW, so fresh and chewy!…read more Service is order at counter. Ambiance is small, a lot of customers take and go. We had the BBQ chicken, #31, #8 and the jalapeño steak sub. All were excellent and freshly made. Definitely recommend you give this local place a try!

If you are anywhere near Alamagordo, you MUST stop! My hubs…read moreand I road trip a lot, eating everything along the way. This is now the Top Stop for a sandwich for us. Number One!

Craving Thai food and we almost turned this place down because it looks closed outside! Curtains…read moredown, sign light off, not sure why? Glad we walked in instead. We were greeted by very good customer service and tasty Thai food that hit the spot! The food was a bit on the greasy side but the flavors and quantity of protein/vegetables in their dishes was great!

My most recent visit here was for beef pho on a gloomy day. It was later in the day, so there was…read moreno wait. Typically, the same 2 delightful wait staff are always working. Aside from myself, there were 3 other tables seated so the service was very prompt. It was a quiet evening. The food here is never a miss, always on point! The same consistently great flavor and freshness!

Good relleno. Also enjoyed the complementary chips and salsa. We asked for eggs on top of the…read morechicken enchilada and they were happy to oblige.

10/10 Mexican food. My husband and I are from California and love the California burrito here…read more Quesabirria is also 10/10.