If you find yourself driftin' through Roswell, folks'll point you straight toward Cowboy Cafe like…read moreit's gospel and truth be told, it's earned that reputation. Now I'll say this... I rode in half expectin' a little more alien flair maybe a green fella slingin' hash behind the counter but that ain't the hand they deal. What you do get is a clean joint, friendly service, and a plate that shows up honest and hot. That patty melt? Solid. Crispy, greasy in the right way, and worth the stop. Breakfast holds its own too eggs done right, no nonsense, just good fuel for the road. And for the record, the whole UFO business traces back to the Roswell Incident, which actually went down a ways outside of town but Roswell's been carryin' that legend ever since. End of the day, Cowboy Cafe ain't about gimmicks it's about doin' simple food right. Clean place, good service, strong local backing. Not quite outta this world... but a dependable stop all the same.

Years later and still the same- sweet waitstaff, but food is subpar…read more I asked for a DRY pancake and it came out crispy- and tasted like a funnel cake The egg whites- good- lots of butter again, but I didn't specify anything there. Coffee is always good

When we asked around for good places to get a drink at Pepper's frequently came up on the list…read more Staff was amazing and helped seat us somewhere we could be a little more loud and the location next to the bar was perfect. The interior is surprisingly large with a spacious dining room to the right, more seating near the bar, and even an outdoor space that had live music when we went. Spicy Beef Nachos Appetizer: Chips topped with queso, green onions, jalapeños, black olives, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream. My friend got this and I had a couple bites. Chips were not soggy and it was large enough to cover as his dinner. Green Chile Burger: Topped with monterey jack cheese and roasted chopped Chaves County-grown hot green chile. Served on a jalapeño bun with a side of our hot green chile sauce. Their signature burger and it tasted good. I don't need too much food but the amount of fries I got was too little even for me. Got two Johnny Walker Blacks with a splash of coke and they came well mixed and quickly. We did end up getting rained in and hilariously went back for a second dinner to wait out the rain. Black corn taquitos were OK, I would not get the fried shrimp basked again, the shrimp was too small and there was too much breading.

My band (Shine on Floyd!) is in town on tour and stopped in for dinner and drinks. TBH the food was…read moredecent, but unexceptional... i bumped this up to five stars for the amazing service! The hostess (whose name I forget) went out of her way to take special care of our huge group of 10 people who dropped in on her on a busy night. Our server Heather was a total rock star! She had never heard of Pink Floyd (heresy!) but treated us like royalty. All in all I would have to believe that Peppers treats every single customer like this - and highly recommend a stop.

Arrived for happy hour. Jim Beam in the well was half price and Beer on tap was $4 a pint. I recall…read morelittle afterwards except not really caring for the strange addition of avocado smothered atop burnt tortilla chips. I also vaguely recalled asking the bartender for their favorite dish, and ordering it, and thinking the chicken flautas tasted exactly like the nachos. The ambiance is friendly and pleasant. Live music! This is the place locals go. Especially crowded Friday and weekends

Anyone looking for a delicious restaurant in Roswell, NM, we recommend Geli's Mexican Restaurant on…read moreMain Street. They've only been open for a month at this location. They had live music, delicious food and drinks, and the best flan dessert I've ever had!! We recommend trying the following: *Enchilada Plate with shredded beef in green & red salsa. *Green chile cheese dip *Shrimp tacos *Chicken chimichanga *margaritas We had excellent customer service and the restaurant was big enough for large groups. Check it out when in the area! Happy Yelping :)

Farley's Bland Food, Misery, & Pub…read more Me and my girlfancé came here during vacation expecting a possible Roswell hidden gem. Well, i hope it stays hidden. NO gems in sight here. Ew. The service took incredibly long even though it was very slow. Not terrible, me and my girlfancé can excuse it. But the food was wayyyy below par. My girlfancé ordered a pizza. it was flimsy, burnt, too salty, and it was the best thing we ordered. My fajita chicken was burnt on the bottom of every piece. Our chips and salsa / cheese were ABYSMAL. Gas station chips are much crispier, the salsa wqs like water + tomato paste, the cheese was thicker and dark yellow, worse than cheapy movie nacho cheese. Overalll, me and girlfancé warn you - Farleys Food Fun & Pub may have some nice merch with ufos on it, but yummylicuous food is an ALIEN to concept to this establishment.

The food was okay. The green chili wontons were the best item we had to eat. But the rest of the…read moremeal was not something I would order again. If you want to have happy hour you must sit in the bar area. They will not honor happy hour prices at the main restaurant tables.

Leaving work after a long day, I knew I wanted steak. I'm not from Roswell, so I had to rely on…read moreYelp and Google to tell me what was available. Now the other alternative was Texas Roadhouse. Don't get me wrong, I'm regionally from where Texas Roadhouse was founded and it's huge, especially where I'm from. But part of my philosophy when traveling is to try someplace new, traditionally NOT a chain. So I gave this a shot. Cattle Baron reminds me of those old school steakhouses in the 90s that served steaks and an AYCE salad bar. Except it's much nicer ambiance-wise with a broader menu. I ordered the largest ribeye steak they had with a loaded baked potato, unlimited salad bar, a Coca-Cola, and a brownie for dessert. The total for ALL that ended up being $48.35. That's really cheap considering I had to be rolled out on a stretcher (joking). The most expensive item was the steak, in the $30-range but an unlimited salad bar for $4.95 and dessert for $6.95 can't be beat. The salad bar had everything you'd want in a salad bar with fresh veggies and toppings along with two soups, premade salads, and a sampling of sweet items like jello and fruit. I got 2 plates from the bar and two small bowls of soup. The steak and potato soup was good but the chicken soup was a bit salty for my taste. My steak and loaded potato was good and hit the spot. The potato was kind of dry, assuming it was a potato, already cooked hours ago and they just pulled it out to serve to me. After smothering it in butter and sour cream, the dryness disappeared. The steak was cooked medium rare, so no issues there but there was very little seasoning. I added salt and pepper to it, which made it a lot better. I wish it had a little bit more searing/char to it. I ended the meal with a brownie and ice cream, with caramel drizzle. The brownie was fairly large and warm, with a nice scoop of ice cream and ample ribbons of caramel sauce. It was really delicious and not too overly sweet! It definitely put me over the food coma edge. Service was good, but slow. My waitress explained to me that it was slow because a table of 39 people showed up, so she apologized. It didn't bother me though because I was so tired from working nearly 12 hours that day. I'm glad I supported local and my meal was definitely worth the price.

First time in New Mexico...Food and ambiance was great!! Our server was super friendly as well!!read more

I absolutely love this place the food is amazing and the service is the best! It's the best burger…read morespot in town! When I was pregnant with my first child I could not have enough of their sweet potato fries and the stoned pineapple burger! Still my favorite place when I am craving a burger and the owner is always great! Such an amazing family run business.

This might be the best burger I've ever had!!! Then i tried the green chile fries and holy moly I'm…read moredefinitely hooked. I will need to make the drive from Dallas to Roswell just to have this meal again. It would be 1000% worth it. After thanking the owner he had us try his candied lemon salad. SO delicious. I will be thinking about this meal for a long time. Thank you Roadrunner Cafe, we will definitely be back!

I have mixed reviews regarding this establishment. Firstly, the server lacked in-depth knowledge…read moreabout wine, though they were familiar with the labels, which added an element of amusement. Secondly, the wine tasting options were limited solely to the bottles that were open, priced at 3 for $15, which was reasonable. However, for guests unfamiliar with the region, the presence of local vineyards may come as a surprise. I am aware that high desert areas can yield exceptional grapes, yet the experience did not adequately convey the origins, distinctions, or cultivation methods of the vineyard's grapes. As a winery, it is crucial to educate staff about the grape varieties offered and ensure they can address customer inquiries effectively. One staff member appeared annoyed by questions, while another was unable to provide answers but maintained a pleasant demeanor. Would I visit again to try the food? Sure, Being a chef it'll be interesting if they use the right pairing of the wines to enhance the food they serve. Menu looks amazing. But only can review the bar experience so far. **Reflections of a Traveling Chef: Expectations and Perceptions** In the world of culinary arts, especially when you're constantly on the move like a travel chef, managing expectations becomes a balancing act of its own. Our first interactions with new places and people often paint vivid pictures in our minds, for better or worse. I find myself guilty of overanalyzing initial encounters and reacting more strongly than perhaps warranted. This tendency was clear when I first dined at a restaurant where a server's attitude struck me as indifferent. At that moment, my expectations shifted into a montage of assumptions, casting a shadow over my experience. Yet, I realized later that perhaps, in my haste to judge, I had missed understanding the nuances that come with new environments and personalities--a lesson in perception that time and experience continue to teach. Returning to the same restaurant, I approached with a renewed perspective and sought to experience it anew, sans the baggage of past misjudgments. This time, the culinary offerings of beef Wellington bites and a green chili cream cheese appetizer opened my eyes to the finesse and creativity the establishment could offer. What stood out, however, was not just the food but the human element--Josh, who transformed an initially unpleasant experience into something unexpectedly delightful. Josh's efforts reminded me of the power a single individual holds in reshaping perceptions and the pivotal role attitude plays in hospitality. As I reflect, the lesson becomes clear: while our expectations can skew reality, our ability to embrace change and give second chances can lead to unexpectedly rewarding experiences.

My daughter and I had a pleasant outdoor dining experience for lunch at Pecos Flavors Winery +…read moreBistro back on April 8, 2026. If you do not like honeybees, do not sit outside. They don't bother me at all, but we also had to shoo away them and especially flies which are sure annoying. I opted for a whole #9 turkey with black olives ($13). I am glad I did get chips, salad, or soup. It would have been too much for me. The avocado on my sandwich was a bit of a turnoff, having browned quite a bit. However, it was tasty. My oldest got a whole #12 BLT ($14). That thing had a ton of bacon strips which she didn't share. Lol. She at all of it. She had a cup of tomato basil soup which I thought was okay. Not my favorite. The lemon berry mascarpone cake ($7) was very delicious even though the cake part fell apart easily. Our waitress was friendly, but just a bit weird at times - like not handing me the receipt when I reached for it. She instead placed it further out in front of me. She just was in La La Land I guess. I would back for a lazy brunch with mimosas.

What can I say? I love Whataburger and this was the pretty standard experience, which is always…read moregood. The wait was a bit long as I ordered online and still had to wait a while after getting there, but they were VERY busy and I imagine they were one of the only places open late on a Tuesday night. We noticed a lot of the local restaurants were closed on Tuesdays. Food was delicious as expected. Service was very good as well.

Disappointing Curbside Experience - Not Worth the Wait…read more I placed a curbside order at 8:13 PM and didn't leave until 8:56 PM--a 43-minute wait for a to-go meal. I even called the store at 8:45 and was told my food would be brought out. It wasn't. Another customer who arrived after me got their food first. Only then did a staff member ask if I was still waiting and finally brought my order. Turns out my food had been sitting under the heat lamp the entire time. The Dr Pepper Blackberry Shake had to be remade on the spot because it was no longer presentable (on the plus side, my wife loved the shake). Unfortunately, the rest was a mess: Cold burgers Terrible fries (I had to reheat them in my air fryer) One burger was supposed to have everything except mustard, but came completely plain A manager (I believe named Dan) spoke with me but said there was nothing they could do about a refund because it was an online order. I spent $44 for what was supposed to be a quick meal. For that price and time, I could've sat down at Applebee's, ordered three full-size burgers with drinks and fries, tipped 20%, and still spent less money for better service and food. Chili's and BWW offer similar deals. Really disappointed this time. Hopefully they can improve the curbside process, because this was not Whataburger's best. At least, I hope it's not.

Was walking distance from our hotel. It was late. We just wanted margaritas and dessert…read more The waitress carded everybody. Even my husband and I who are clearly the parents of a 21 year old. I hadn't brought my wallet with me. So I had no ID. She made a huge deal that she would serve me even though she claimed it was against New Mexico law. It isn't. The waitress also had issues with my daughters out of state ID - since it is vertical and Massachusetts doesn't require you to get a new ID at 21. Waitress said she could not accept a vertical ID. But still served my daughter. The desserts were not very good. Dry. Just sweet. Lacked flavor. The margaritas were decent.

My partner and I stopped for some takeout from this Applebee's as we were staying the night in…read moreRoswell on our way to CO. I ordered a blackened chicken and loaded mashed potatoes which was delicious. The loaded mashed potatoes hit the spot after the long day of driving and it only took 20 minutes to get the food which was great. Speedy service.

Cold Grill…read more Restaurant and bar located inside the Holiday Inn Roswell that serves up decidedly American fare with a nice bar menu to accompany it. We only ate here because we were exhausted after a long day of traveling, and the convenience factor of it being inside our hotel trumped the less than superlative Yelp reviews. The Good: *Surprisingly, the food overall was very not bad (read edible). The fries were decent, and my Tuscan chicken sammich was not the worst thing I've had in my life *Local beers on-tap The Meh: * The actual menu changed quite a bit from the photos we found online. *Only open for breakfast and dinner. *Margarita was good but weak *Overall, our server was fine, but she did have a snarky reply to what time they officially opened as she was contradicting the sign they had in place. *Prices were a bit high for the area, but considering this place is here for convenience factor, then it makes sense. The Ugly: *Pub chips were a bit overcooked (i.e., burnt) TLDR: Maybe the low reviews gave us low expectations, but it wasn't terrible. If you're staying at the Holiday Inn, and you have the energy to go elsewhere, then by all means, do it. But, if you're exhausted and just want edible food, then this ain't a terrible option.

Ate here since we were staying at the hotel and too tired to leave again. I was hesitant due to…read morethe fair reviews on both Yelp! And TA. But the deal I made with my husband was if it was not edible, we would order pizza! Service was just ok. Kinda slow, even though not busy. But the food was fantastic, drinks too! We split the buffalo wing appetizer ($8.75) and the sliders appetizer ($8.75). The drinks we had were a Mexican mule and a lemon drop martini. Buffalo wings came with 6 (kinda high price IMO), and pub chips. Wings were a good size, had been baked, the flash fried. Good and tasty! Pub chips good to too. Came with ranch, celery and carrot sticks. Beef sliders had 3 to an order. Had cheddar cheese and bacon on them. Also came with pub chips. They didn't look great and first, but had a great taste to them! Drinks were nice. The only happy hour they had was Bud light and Coors light for $3. From 5-7pm. No apps on happy hour prices. You do have to ask for the 10% discount for staying there (show them room key). Only reason to take a star away was service.