Our regular stop when we travel this route. Food is always…read moredelicious, hot. Salad bar ingredients were fresh. Wait staff is on friendly. Decor is chosen to reflect Route 66 memorabilia.

Del's is a gem in Tucumcari. So sad, the state of the town, but Del's is great. Food was very…read moregood, and if you eat in the bar area you might be waited on by Toni. What an experience! Great service and great interaction. Totally enjoyed our meal.

Friendly hometown service and fabulous BBQ. You will find it down a side street ... well worth…read morethe diversion off the freeway.

Different place-- attached to a hardware store. Pretty good barbeque. We shared a plate of ribs…read moreand brisket. Friendly service.

Stopped at the Arby's inside the Love's in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and it was a solid 4-star…read moreexperience. The staff were friendly and quick, even with a steady stream of travelers. My sandwich was hot, the curly fries were crispy, and--bonus--the shake machine was working. The dining area was clean too, which isn't always the case at gas station spots. It wasn't perfect (the wait was a little long), but for a roadside Arby's, it definitely did the job.

I walked in to order at 7pm only to be warned that there would be a long wait. When I asked 'how…read morelong' I was told the five guys standing around had been there for 10 minutes. I decided I'd add myself to the line until informed they didn't honor the specials delivered through their Arbys app.

Jessica B offered amazing service with a very friendly disposition! Will definitely be back!read more

We were seated immediately, the server was super friendly, food came out quickly and was very…read moretasty. Jaiden our server was super nice, knew the menu cover to cover, came with drinks and was an overall 10/10. great job Jaiden. regards Richie

Every time I visit Tucumcari, I eat at Dells, which is very good. But this time I'm trying…read moresomething different. I decided to try La Cita. I'm glad I did! I visited on a Monday evening, around 5pm. That's usually the time us old folks eat. I had no issue getting a table. Promptly seated, I ordered a beer and my dinner. The menu is a good mix, something for everyone. I ordered the Chili Rellenos. Of course I ordered that. Hey, when in Rome..... My meal was served quick and hot. Waiting a minute to cool was definitely in the cards. No problem, I had my beer, salsa and chips to occupy me while the steam settled. After a bit, I dug in. First fork was the rice. Oh, was that rice ever good! The only problem was that there wasn't enough. I suggest that you order a side of that glorious grain. Fantastic! The refried beans, well, were ok, but just ok. The Hatch greenies, as you'd expect, were outstanding and very flavorful. I ordered them Christmas style, with green and red sauce. Both of those condiments were tasty, but of the two, the green sauce stood out. Boy did it ever. I'll be dreaming of that sauce later tonight. Hopefully my girlfriend doesn't pop into the picture.....OR, maybe she should! LoL, now that would be a dream! Don't worry about parking, as there is more than ample. You can park in the front, the back, either side, and if you're driving a big rig, pulling a trailer, or driving a tank, they've got you covered. Across the street is special parking for those vehicles. More parking outside than tables inside. Pay La Cita a visit for a romantic dinner, or as I did, by yourself....my dream trend may have helped with that. Hey, I may be old, but certainly not dead! Quick Tip: I parked in the back, and when leaving, I took the dirt alley. It was a fun adventure. I'd suggest that you do it during daylight hours though. You never know who you'll run into, or for that matter, over! Let's hope it isn't Skinny Pete or Badger.

My girlfriend and I were very excited to try this place during our short stay in Tucumcari in hopes…read moreof some good, authentic Mexican food. Based off of the other Yelp reviews, I had high hopes, but unfortunately, we were let down by this place. We ordered online and ordered multiple different dishes in order to try them out. Here are the dishes that I got: Brisket Burrito: The meat was dried out and tasted several days old and reheated. The burrito also didn't seem to have the pan fried potatoes that were supposed to be in it. Tacos al Carbon: From the first bite I knew I wasn't going to eat these; the steak tasted weird, with a weird texture, and seemed old. Enchilladas: I got them with beef & green sauce; the beef had a decent flavor and texture. Stuffed Sopapilla: The sopapilla itself had a good comfort food type of taste and texture. I got it with beef & green sauce. The beef had a decent flavor and texture. As for the sides--the Mexican rice just tasted like salt, and the beans were bland and flavorless. If you're looking for fresh, yummy Mexican food--don't waste your money on this place. I have no idea how it has so many good Yelp reviews.

The bear claw was one of the best donuts we've ever had!! So light and fluffy! Yum, can't wait to…read moretry the others we bought.

We stopped here on the way to the nearby ev charging station. The hand filled the donuts to order…read moreand offer fresh fruit smoothies. The donut was soft and fresh. Excellent

This place was fun! Has a bit of a Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe but the barbecue was pretty good…read more Lots of kittens running around.

Been trading there off and on since 2017. Really enjoy the moment I walk through the door. It's…read morelike stepping back in time. So much to see and they have lots of useful ranch type items. The food is phenomenal. Lots of friendly welcoming smiles. You will never meet another couple as special as the Watsons.

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.