The best food of our entire vacation! The owner was so welcoming and our waitress was great…read more Our group had the following, and everyone loved every single item: Chips and salsa with side of green chili cream sauce Pork omelette Loaded biscuits and gravy Veggie omelette Pancakes Breakfast tacos We will absolutely go back here the next time we're in Ruidoso.

The face the server made when I asked about the chicken fried steak and eggs convinced me to order…read moreit! I was seriously impressed (see picture) it was crunchy but not greasy, the eggs fluffy and buttery and the potatoes perfectly well done! The best/funniest part was when our charming but direct server in reply to my "give the chef my compliments" she deadpanned "he's just a guy named Juan who cooks" Well Juan you are officially a chef now because we say so! Seriously, this food is spectacular as is the service and ambiance!

Great food, exceptional Service, very clean! Love the casual restaurant ambiance too especially the…read morepatio area. Will definitely come back!

I eat at Cornerstone every time I'm in Ruidoso on business, and they have never disappointed me…read more The food is served hot and fresh, and I've enjoyed various dishes for breakfast and lunch. The staff is always pleasant and prompt; normally my server is Maranda who greets me with a smile and exhibits top notch customer service. The restaurant is clean and bright, and I always look forward to stopping in for a great meal.

We r visiting from Dallas and we keep getting blessed with great food. Delicious tasty food. My…read morehusband had a breakfast burrito and I had a chorizo burrito. The flour tortilla was perfect, the refried beans on the side and the salsa was amazing. There's inside and outdoor seating.

Peña's Place is a small restaurant that was located up the street from our cabin. It's situated…read moreright at the roundabout with a small parking lot. The inside is small and I was greeted with a warm welcome from the waitress. I placed a to go order and got a breakfast burrito and western omelette with ham. I chose home fries as a side for both and ordered 2 cups or orange juice. While the service was great, I wasn't impressed with the food. My omelette was on the dry side and the cheese wasn't melted nor on the entire omelette, it was off to one side. My husband said his burrito was ok and the salsa was good. The home fries were dry and not hot. The orange juice was also very watered down. It appears that it may be better to dine in here and try other dishes as some people rave about this eatery.

Fresh breakfast, nice big portions on the mega plate. Would definitely go back. Service was prompt,…read moreand the place was clean.

This restaurant had great reviews and it didn't disappoint. If I had to compare it, I'd say it's…read morevery similar to Cracker Barrel or Black Bear Diner. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and it was delicious. My daughters also ordered burgers and really enjoyed theirs. My son ordered fish (cod) and chips and thought it was decent. Hubby ordered an all meat scramble and enjoyed it though he didn't anticipate the sausage to be ground. A texture thing. My younger kiddos split a chicken strip plate and it was large enough. The waitress brought out an extra plate and that was appreciated. Me and my kiddos ordered juice and it was room temperature. Is that normal? Eh, I don't know. But we asked for a cup of ice on the side and they graciously brought it out to cool our beverages. You pay at the counter after the waiter brings you your receipt. Upon delivery of our receipt, the waitress informed us that the gratuity was not included. I found it a little tacky and like she was ensuring her tip. I always tip (even for poor service), so that put a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. It was a nice hearty meal before our hike. I would eat here again and probably order the burger without juice lol. There seems to be a consistent line out the door, so plan to wait some. They close at 2 pm, as they're only open for breakfast and lunch, so plan accordingly.

5 STARS the best in this town Food Price and…read moreservice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd thought they were closed....For the past THREE Years!?! So I drove around to the back to see if…read morethe restaurant had burned down, or WHAT? They'd forgotten to turn the "OPEN" sign on! Seriously! I advised illuminating the neon, and they quickly complied, leaving me wondering, How many $$$ they'd missed during the past 3 years!? Bottom line: Nothing has changed! Same plastic ware, same good food, same TV, and dog friendly deck.

Great all-American diner! All their food is delicious! Breakfast and lunch...can't go wrong.read more

First stop when returning to Ruidoso is for the Alto Biscuit and an Orange and Cranberry muffin!…read moreDelicious! Same warm atmosphere and fast, friendly service as always! Constantly amazingly!

This is a really nice place, and I had a really good time here. The beers are good, not amazing,…read morebut you can drink them without feeling cheated. There is also a drink menu which I suggest you try. The staff is young, this brewery may be the next incarnation of breweries, replacing the big bearded lumberjack dudes with young girls from some summer camp. A lot of high pitched voices and running around, but everything was OK. It was a nice experience nonetheless.

Downshift Brewing is one of the few spots in my opinion that have good food and also a nice spot to…read morehang out. Pizza is very thin, so I wouldn't say it will hold you down, but it was pretty good. The dip we had was good and everything was fresh. You order at the front, get a buzzer and go back to the counter to get your food, so it comes out pretty fresh and quick. We came here after a day of driving around Ruidoso so we can unwind with some drinks, which were well made. Everything was spot on, recommend if you're looking for a chill spot with good food and drinks. As always, straight from the plate.

Texans here! We're staying down the street for the weekend and are very happy we stopped in for…read morebreakfast and coffee. For drinks we got the hot dulce de leche and iced latte with 2 pumps marshmallow. For food we got the chorizo, egg, cheese, papas burrito; bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich; and the cream pan strawberry pastry! All of it was great! Highly recommended the hot dulce de leche and cream pan strawberry pastry!! The service was quick and the employees were very nice. The fun stickers on the cups for cold drinks is a nice touch too!!

A very cute place. It is a must place to visit. Try the Cloud 9 drink, you won't be disappointed…read more Highly recommended.

The employee was super sweet! I had a Zocca Machiatto with caramel and it was delicious! The…read moreestablishment is cute and has a lot of seating. I love a good coffee shop!

Coffee was great, very cute cafe and aesthetic, stay was quick and friendly as well. It was…read morereasonably priced too. Whenever visiting new towns we try to visit local coffee shops versus Starbucks, it's just part of traveling experience for my husband and I.

Fast delivery, high quality, and friendly service are much appreciated by a traveler with little…read moretime to spare.

If you're in Ruidoso, New Mexico - make it a point to hit The Village Buttery on a Tuesday. The…read morePoblano Corn Chowder alone is worth the trip, but the freshly made sandwiches, salads, pastas, and quiche. We came with our family a group of 12 and the staff helped seating us together at tables on the patio. The weather was perfect for outdoor seating!