Tried the Taco place here. The beans were not good, avoid getting the beans that come with meals,…read moreit's worth it to pay to not get them. They are watery and disintegrate in your mouth- not good. The tacos are not bad, but overpriced for what they are. It's not authentic in any way. It's almost $19.00 for a medium drink, 3 flour tacos, watery beans, and rice (the rice was decent-I ate it all). The tacos were okay, just sat heavy with me, flour tortillas. The service was quick. I wish places would have their employees know what things taste like so they can give suggestions (unless allergies of course).

Easy 5 stars. Amazing flavor for a mall Chinese food. Surprised that it is in this little town…read more... Portions are huge & the 3 meat plate is $8.99 If you're on TDY or homestation at Holloman. Come over here.

When they say fried rice you may ge the impression at this price they mean fried rice that isn't…read morethe food of a N. Korean peasant, but there is no egg or vegetable except the 3 peas I found in it prompting it to go in the trash and on with a burger at sonic. They mean they cook rice in bullion anns wok it a minute with a douse of oil.

Highly recommend those visiting Ruidoso to stop by! My daughter & I had fun bowling and playing…read moregames afterwards.

Small but FUN! I…read morelove coming to this bowling alley, not only is the food really good but the place is kept clean, the prices are reasonable and the lanes are well maintained. Inside the bowling alley are 10 bowling lanes, a bar with TVs and Dart boards (only 21 and older allowed), a small restaurant/kitchen, a jukebox, pool tables, vending machines and a few arcade games. The restaurant serves salads, hotdogs, burgers, pizza, wings and various sandwiches. The wings are DELICIOUS, they are saucy and have great flavor. The supreme pizza was full of toppings and came in a good size, one pizza was enough for 4 adults and a child. The bar has various mixed drink options as well as pitchers of beer, IDs will be checked for age. Prices for bowling are as follows: HOURLY RATES - 1 Hour - $37.00 / 2 Hours - $49.00 or $5.25 per game and $3 shoe rentals. They do have specials, check their webpage for info. As far as bowling alleys go, this place may be small but in my opinion it is way better than the larger bowling alleys in bigger cities. The staff is always friendly as well. *They do have bowling tournaments so call ahead to make sure nothing is going on and that you will be able to get on a lane.

We came said open 11-5 the door was unlocked but all lights were off and no one was inside came…read moredown for a day of fun and so far everywhere we have gone is closed definitely recommend calling ahead before coming to this town if you have made plans

While this place offers a variety of activities for kids, the employees aren't wearing masks, nor…read morewere half of the patrons. The sign on the door says masks must be worn.

SO MUCH FUN! Took our 7 year old granddaughter and spent over 5 hours having a great time. The maze…read morewas fun and the rock sifting a cool experience. The go carts had 3 levels, and she enjoyed the "turtle track" by herself and the regular track with each of us. The spin zone and bumper spray boats were both a hit. The mini golf could use a bit of work, but it was great just playing until we didn't want to anymore. Though it was crowded the lines weren't bad at all. And the STAFF were AMAZING! Nice young people and veteran staff were helpful and we always felt safe. A wonderful experience that makes us want to return to Ruidoso again!

Great time for incredible prices! We were very surprised at how cheap the rides were. Just $7 for 5…read moreminutes on each track. We had fun on the go karts!

Two years ago, 2021, the depths of COVID, things were grim…read more Much has been improved! Nice new bright casino, Anejo restaurant, and the horses are running!

Total waste of $ . I've never seen anybody win at that casino. They close early on weekends and…read moreeven earlier on weekdays. Save your money, just drive the extra few minutes to Inn of the mountain gods or Casino Apache

4 Stars - A High-Desert Blackjack Fever Dream…read more There are casinos, and then there are casinos that feel like a mildly hallucinogenic roadside poem written at 7,500 feet above sea level. This is the latter. The blackjack tables here are loose in that beautiful way that makes a gambler feel briefly chosen by the gods. Chips slide, cards slap the felt, and the dealers and pit bosses carry a refreshing lack of casino stiffness. Nobody's breathing down your neck like a tax auditor of sin. The vibe is relaxed, almost conspiratorial--like the whole room knows we're all here for the same ridiculous dance with probability. Two dealers deserve special mention. Makaila runs a table like a jazz drummer--smooth, quick, unflustered. June, meanwhile, is a delightful menace. She enjoys tricking players into thinking she's pulled a blackjack. She'll pause, squint, grin, and for a brief moment the table collectively experiences a small existential crisis before she reveals the truth. It's performance art disguised as card dealing. The hotel itself sits out in Mescalero, right beside Ruidoso, overlooking the calm waters of Mescalero Lake--a high-desert lake that looks especially poetic when the mountain air hits your lungs like cold champagne. At 7,500 feet elevation, the place has that crisp alpine quiet that makes you feel like you've wandered into some strange mountain monastery... except the monks are holding blackjack chips. Inside, the casino is modern, comfortable, and easy to navigate. Outside? The parking lot is a bit ugly--like a sun-baked asphalt lizard. But it's shaded, which in the high desert counts as a civic virtue. The crowd is mostly reasonable. Sure, every casino has a few characters who appear to have been assembled from spare parts and bad decisions--but overall the patrons were friendly. I even noticed quite a few young women comfortably playing at the tables, which usually means the atmosphere hasn't drifted too far into creep territory. The rooms are spacious and many have great views of the lake, which adds a peaceful counterpoint to the card-table chaos downstairs. And if you're the adventurous type, there's a disc golf course nearby plus plenty of walking trails along the lake. It's a nice way to clear your head after battling the dealer and the laws of mathematics. One practical note: Hydrate like a camel preparing for a desert opera. The air here is dry enough to turn a raisin back into a grape. Would I come back? Absolutely. Between the mountain air, the laid-back blackjack, and the occasional theatrical dealer mind-game, it's a wonderfully strange little high-desert gambling outpost. Four stars. Bring water. Bring luck. And keep an eye on June's face when she peeks at that second card.

The hotel and room were very nice. Far exceeded our expectations. The views were lovely…read more The "blond haired witch" that evidently is the manager for the very upscale restaurant and bar was rude, condescending, and over the top. We were unaware of a private event being held in the bar. The bartenders fixed our drinks and she let us all know that a private event was starting. Why wasn't this advertised? Why was she screaming at everyone to leave. "Go outside!" "Finish your drinks there." Well, several of us did attempt that. Not only was there a LARGE oversized DOG on the patio (I'm extremely allergic and I doubt it was a service animal) but someone else was also SMOKING out there. Did she address either of those issues? So we took our pricey drinks to our room. When we came back down at 7 the area was packed, Smokey (?) and chaotic. The bars in the rest of the hotel/casino don't compare with this one. Why wasn't the extremely over priced restaurant opened to the private party instead of the bar which many of us wanted to utilize yet couldn't. The restaurant was nearly empty. The night prior when I inquired about reservations she told me to go to Open Table. "Do you utilize Open Table? Just go there." OK. I do. But why couldn't she take our reservation? What a piece of work. Our breakfasts and bar tenders in the Broken Arrow were fabulous! It was obvious they were locals and took pride in their job. Was interested in the spa but there were no price sheets available. Was told to "look online" but still couldn't access the information. So I didn't "spa it." We don't gamble but came for the ambience, the food and drinks, and the scenery. We will come back. Hopefully Blondie will be GONE! Y'all can do so much better. ###

Farley's is just one of those restaurants that feels like home! Fabulous comfort food and great…read moreservice. Large portions are always served so bring your appetite and ask for a to go box. Recommended! 5/5

My family of 18 dined here as it has a nostalgic reference to us in Ruidoso. We were taken care of…read moreand thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Our servers were very kind, patient, and friendly. Food was great and highly recommend. Parking was easy, too.

WORST PLACE EVER!!!! I don't know how to roller skate and I…read morecome here to have fun with my friends that do skate. I've been going here for years now and JUST SUDDENLY did they add a "new rule" that only parents can spectate. They forced us to buy skates and WEAR them or we had to leave. AND, the staff was super rude. It's huge waste of money and I recommend that you NEVER go here. Bad service, stupid rules, stupid skating rink. I thought this was a cool place for teens to hang out. I guess not...

Well i made it and I was told I could not wear my sports cap on the floor since it was considered…read moreheadgear. But my question is what is considered head gear here. Because a lot of kids was wearing head band and skating on the floor in front of the floor guard. Now I been skating for 10 plus years, told me if it fall off it could make someone fall. Understandable, but why was I the only told this too. I assume I was the only one because everyone else had their. head bands on the entire time. Nice skating but I just didn't understand that part.

Clean and comfy recliner chairs. We are from out of state…read moreand it was Our first time seeing a popcorn machine Like it ... it was cool. You push a button and popcorn falls into popcorn bucket, self serve. Fun arcade for the kiddos and adults inside the theatre.

Visiting from out of state and running out of cheesy alien exhibits, we decided to stop in for a…read moremovie. First, I'm taking into consideration that this is a small town. Which usually means you don't have the best selection of theaters. And this particular theater isn't horrible. It's actually fairly clean and well kept. And the prices are somewhat less than other theaters. But it going downhill from there. Popcorn, sodas, and candy are still not cheap by any means. And everything is basically self-serve. Popcorn is dispensed from a huge glass box. Get your own butter. The popcorn was burned and stale. Fountain drinks were as expected. It's soda. The theater we were in did at least have updated and comfortable leather seating, which reclined. In the reclined position they were all loose. And felt as though you were rocking in the chair. For some reason, there is even a USB port in each seat. So you can keep your phone charged and make sure you don't miss a call or text during the movie. Clearly, sarcasm, but it's there, nonetheless. The theater was also poorly designed. Period. It's very narrow and long. There is a crazy amount of space between each row. Wasted space. Which further accentuates the fact that if in any other than the front two rows, feels as though you're super far from the smallish screen. Light protrudes from the entryway. The lights were not dimmed enough during the movie. Proving to be quite distracting for anybody in the back rows. Fortunately, we were able to move down a few rows to avoid what would have been an unbearable annoyance from the lights and tiny screen. Small screen combined with long narrow theater is not a good combo. Audio also wasn't great. Sounds like they were overdriving low-range PA speakers. Very bright and harsh sound from the horns. Surround effect was decent. There was some bass to be had; not bad there. Once again, I do get the small town theater expectations. But in the future, I'd just wait until we were in a better theater with a proper movie-going experience. Keeping in mind the reason why folks spend money on a movie in the first place is the experience.