It is nice to come to a restaurant that is a staple of a community. Most of the time, diners, pizza shops, ice cream parlors serve this purpose, and sometimes, cafeterias/coffee shops, bakeries do. A little bit less common yet, we find restaurants that provide this space over a long period of time. Martin's Capitol Cafe would be such. We ordered a tamale, carne adovada and a chimichanga. The chimichanga wasn't deep fried but pan fried, which was not common and already a red flag. We got our food and it was just OK. The chips and salsa were good, but the food was OK. My portion was also small, and the rice was a bit dry. Maybe we ordered wrong... The restaurant is also a bit well worn. It adds charm but I think charm that is not backed up with good food is like a band-aid over a bleeding wound. read more

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My first meal in Roswell was this spot and it was a good option. I had a Combination Plate with 3 items: taco, chile relleno and enchilada. This was a nice portion of food with a good amount of flavor in each dish. The beef enchilada was probably the best item out of the three - well seasoned beef in a tortilla, covered with good chile sauce. The service was just okay - it seemed like we were almost inconveniencing our server, but at least the host was friendly. Despite being fairly empty, it did take a little while for our food to arrive. After some research, this seemed to be one of the better options for New Mexican food in Roswell, so I'd probably go back on my next visit. read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - Combination Plate - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

The ambiance was just what you would picture in an old authentic Mexican restaurant, random art work, lots of booths. Friendly service. This is New Mexican Style food not Mexican so just realize that, different flavor and style. Still good! The crispy shell taco appeared store bought that was a little disappointing, the ground beef was a little over cooked. The red chili was good but a touch salty, salsa and chips were good and the coke was some of the best carbonated soda ever lol read more

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This was my first time at Martin's Capitol Café in Roswell and let me tell ya... it did not disappoint. My daughter brought me here for lunch while I was visiting from California. And as a guy from Cali, I came in ready to silently judge everything. But I walked out impressed... and full. Soon as we walked in, we were greeted by friendly staff who didn't miss a beat. Our server met us at the table with a smile and even laughed at my bad jokes... which might've just earned them a sixth star if that was a thing. They brought chips and salsa to the table right away. Now let's talk about the chips for a second... light, fresh, perfectly crisp, and seasoned just right. And the salsa had a nice little zing without trying to set your face on fire. We were off to a solid start. I ordered the stuffed sopapilla--covered in melted cheese and green chile, topped with a mountain of sour cream and guac. I probably butchered the spelling but whatever you call it... it was legit. Every bite was rich and satisfying, with that New Mexico green chile flavor punching through like it should. We also had the chile relleno plate, and again, no complaints. Cheese-filled, smothered in sauce, served with rice and beans that actually had flavor. Can't ask for much more than that. And yes... I took home the leftovers and murdered them later as a midnight snack. No regrets. The restaurant itself has a cozy, old-school charm to it. Clean booths, warm lighting, wood furniture, and some cool stained-glass work tucked around the corners. You can tell this place has been feeding locals and travelers for a long time... and still doing it right. So if you're ever cruising through Roswell looking for something better than UFO merch and mystery meat burgers... swing into Martin's. They'll feed you right, make you feel welcome, and probably make you laugh. Solid all the way through. --Kevin from Cali... read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - Just little old me. - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

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Not sure why this place was recommended. Maybe we ordered wrong? He got two chicken tacos, I ordered two chicken enchiladas. The tacos are American, not Mexican. Served in shell with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Very basic. The enchiladas were fine and hit the spot, but the green chile I requested came as a gravy... No idea why it was served like that. Gravy on enchiladas? Biscuits, yes. Enchiladas, no. Salsa was nothing to write home about, but this place was packed to the gills. Again...maybe we missed something. Tips: Pay with cash for discount, and avoid the men's room (not kept tidy). read more

A local favorite that I remember from many years ago. Still top-notch authentic Mexican food. Beer and wine only in terms of the bar. Friendly service. No complaints and highly recommend for a solid meal. read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

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So incredibly yummy. hit the spot just right and if we werent passing through this would be a place i would frequent. Good prices, good food, good service, they have it all. We had a lovely chat with our waiter about our rv trip and he was a very nice gentleman who made sure we were taken care of even with a busy restaurant. Lovely establishment read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - The food - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

Great chorizo plate!! Service was friendly and prompt. Prices were average. Ambiance was old school mom and pop diner. read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

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Great chips and salsa. The salsa is very rich and fruity with chiles and a sneaky heat on the back end. Addictive. Terrific flat cheese enchiladas with blue corn tortillas served Christmas with both red and green chile over the top and a runny egg. This is food of the gods. Surprisingly good rice and beans, too. Generous portions. Round off your lunch with an order of fresh sopapillas. They're big so think about two people splitting one. Very light and yummy. Quick helpful service, but a dated interior in need of a refresh. Recommended. read more

The biggest stand out from this visit is the service. The staff is prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. The restaurant was clean and quiet (I was there around 3pm) but the staff was just as attentive as they'd have been during a busy rush. I felt very welcome. I ordered the green chile chicken enchiladas. They were very good, not exactly how I make them but very good. There was a bit of chew to the corn tortillas and the waitress recommended getting the white corn instead of yellow next time. The complimentary chips and salsa were exceptional. I love love loved that salsa. Had to take it with me. lol Over all Martin's is an excellent place to eat and I'd definitely go there again. read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

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During the eclipse, we met someone who had gotten a recommendation from a Roswell local that Martin's Capitol Cafe was the "best New Mexican food in town". The décor felt like a bit of a throwback and kind of cool at the same time. The menu had too many selections but but hubby ordered the chile relleno plate al caballo and I had the stuffed sopapilla. There was sooooo much food and the prices were extremely reasonable. The food was fresh and delicious, very different from the options readily available in the SF East Bay area.. Our server was very friendly, had a great sense of humour and made us feel welcome. There were, however, some diners that were, uhm, a little odd ... like outer space alien odd We could not finish our plates, so our leftovers were packed up and they included extra order chips to go with. Note: the booth we sat in was was not terribly comfortable. The covers were cracked and the springs have given up I suspect they are all that way. You might be better off sitting in the middle of the dining room with the hard, straight-backed chairs. I would definitely stop here again on my way through to infinity - and beyond! read more

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We enjoyed the service and food. You pay at the front-a feature my husband loves in a restaurant. It was cold outside and nice and toasty inside. Food came out quickly. It's walking distance to the UFO museums and had ample parking. read more

For a good 20 years now my wife and I have made a practice of stopping at Martin's on our way from Lubbock to Ruidoso. It is one of the things we most look forward to about our trip. Everything we've tried on the menu ranges from good to great, but the piece de resistance is undoubtedly the green chile stew. Lord have mercy. It is so delicious that I've been known to order two bowls of the stuff. With two flour tortillas per bowl, that'll make a square meal alright. All things considered Roswell is actually not a bad restaurant town, but Martin's is where you want to go if you're only having one meal there. read more

The waitress told me this was "small"! Ohhh so good and cheesy chimichanga! Just passing through, but this place has amazing food! read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - Chicken Chimichanga with verde sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

In town with my nephew to see the UFO museum, Martins was the perfect place to end our short trip to Roswell. Slightly off the beaten path, it blends Into the building and stands out via the restaurant sign. Upon entering, we sat at a booth and were provided with chips and salsa. My nephew ordered a cup of the green chili stew along with a chicken entree. I opted for the green chili stuffed sopapilla. The green chili stew was hands down the best my nephews ever had. He essentially licked the bowl clean! We ordered two bowls extra to take home. The rest of our food was good, but the green chili stew won the trophy! Definitely check this place out. Good food, friendly staff, great service! read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

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A friend recommended Martin's & I couldn't believe we'd never been there after living in Ruidoso for 30 years! It is off the beaten path a bit but a hidden gem. We arrived after the lunch rush as we scoped it out before. Cars were parked on both sides of the street! Michael was an excellent server & the food came out fast & hot! We tried their queso & it was great w/roasted green chiles. The green chile stew has tender pork, potatoes & lots of flavorful green chiles. Not overly spicy but really tasty. The taco plate had 3 regular size tacos w/ground beef, lettuce & tomato. Beans were good especially w/the perfect heat of the salsa. Thanks for a great Taco Tuesday we'll be back! read more

Great New Mexican food and has been open forever! Always come by whenever I make it tot town. Good prices and food.

We had a great breakfast this morning. They made me a pancake combo with two big pancakes, eggs cooked how I ordered and crispy thick bacon. Delicious My wife had Chorizo breakfast quesadilla and loved it. Very happy we stopped by today read more

Service is great, Ambiance is nice, food is great. I wish I had found this place when I moved here 9 years ago.

Martin's Capitol Café is located very close by the Roswell Visitor Center with some limited curb parking available but a large parking lot located right across the street. My husband and I decided to make a to go order here on a Friday around 1 pm (please note that diners are able to dine inside but I still prefer not to eat inside a restaurant). We ended up ordering: Asado Plate, $8.85 prior to tax- This entrée comes with pork chucks made in their red sauce, rice and beans and also served with a tortilla, according to the menu. But we did not get a tortilla in our to go bag when I picked it up. This dish really would have gone well with a tortilla so that was a bummer. But despite that, my husband did like the dish and thought it was pretty filling. He liked the chili sauce that the pork was made in. Combination Plate With Chicken Enchilada, $10.40 prior to tax- I ordered this entrée, which is served with rice and beans, a taco and 2 chicken enchiladas. I had requested the taco to be a soft taco but got a crispy one instead. Also I had asked the girl who took my order what sauce was spicy since she had asked if I wanted red or green on my enchilada. She said she did not know if the green one was spicy but that the red one was spicy. I asked her if she could have the green sauce on the side instead? She said she could but that didn't happen. I thought the green sauce was a tad too spicy for me (who is a nonspicy eater. My husband did think the green sauce is spicy but just fine for him). The food tasted good, but just a bit too spicy for me. It was also quite filling and made for 2 meals for me. ----------------------- (Total= $20.76 after tax, prior to tip) I was told that my order would be ready in 20 minutes so I ended up just waiting in my car in the parking lot across the street until then. My order did come with a bag of freshly fried chips and a small container of salsa. I was disappointed that our order did not come with the items requested and was missing a tortilla. I probably would not come here again but can see why others would dine here, especially with an overall rating of 4 stars at the time of this review. Portions are plentiful for 2 meals if ordering one entree, service seems friendly and pricing is quite affordable. read more

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Food was terrible! Ordered sopapilla and what came out was covered in a cold queso with film formed, cold rice and I was not trying the beans. My friend ordered flautas. What came out were hard fried taquitos with no sauce. We asked about a sauce and the server said that it usually comes out with a tomatillo sauce but they must be out . They brought out more queso sauce. Extremely unsatisfying meal. Don't feel this represented the NM meal I was expecting. Won't be back. read more

The food here is so good! I was invited to eat here with friends, and I was very impressed. The staff is very nice. The chips are awesome!!

Another great dining experience for dinner. Tamales, beef enchiladas and soppapillas were excellent. read more

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Martin's has been here for many years. I've never had a meal that was not tasty or Fresh. Martin's is our favorite place! We know all the servers, and they know us. Professional, friendly service. We love the paintings and prints on the walls. It's nice to be reminded of Santa Fe. I forgot to mention the delicious tamales and sopapillas. Don't miss those. read more

This cafe was recommended by two Roswell residents. It has a historic story to it also. Go on the UFO Tour and you will hear all about it. It was excellent! I had the Taco Salad with Sirloin. My husband had the Fried Chimichanga Plate. The service was excellent, food hot, fast and a lot. I highly recommend this restaurant when in Roswell! read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

My husband and I were recommended Martin's from a local Texan visiting Roswell. He said the place was good, so we thought we'd give it a try. (A long drive from Las Cruces, and a visit to White Sands can make a person hungry.) The smell of the food walking in was intoxicating. As soon as we walked in we were greeted, and sat promptly. We were super excited to try this place out. The waitress took our order quickly. The salsa and chips she served us was great! The salsa was well seasoned and had the right amount of spice in my opinion. The chips were nice and warm. I ordered the #2 Relleno plate, and my husband ordered the #1 cheese enchiladas with green sauce. Our food came out quickly and it was as delicious as it looked. Service was great, food was great, overall great experience. I'm glad the couple we met recommend this place, it is quite the hidden gem. read more

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We wanted some authentic New Mexican food and this place was recommended by the lady at the visitor center which is right next door. It's casual inside but plenty of seating. We ordered the following: - taco salad with sirloin - tostados - stuffed sopapilla with meat - kids: corn dog, taco plate, chicken tenders. Portions were really big. The food overall was delicious. The prices were really reasonable. We ended with sopapillas with honey which were really good. Would definitely recommend for local cuisine (a lot of locals inside) read more

Great food. I picked up my dinner. After 11-12 hours of driving by myself I was almost unintelligible but the server helped me choose the combo plate. Exactly what I wanted. Thank you! read more

The food was very good and reasonably priced! We walked in to order take out and were promptly greeted. The server was nice and helped with suggestions/questions. Our order was ready in 15 minutes. read more

I ordered flautas and they gave me burnt taquitos. Rice was burnt/dry and old. I asked for a sauce for the taquitos and they gave me old queso in a cup. The queso has a film on it and weird chunks of old cheese in it. Do not recommend. read more

Martin's Capital Cafe review. Stopped by this wonderful cafe for breakfast. Older decor and experienced staff provided an awesome nostalgic atmosphere. Table waitress service was super fast. Food was outstanding and tasty and menu items reasonable priced. I recommend eating here over any and all of the fast food joints that are nearby. You won't be disappointed. And you might consider the experience an EXCELLENT one. Here are the menus for breakfast and lunch/dinner and a photo of the Heuvos Rancheros I thoroughly enjoyed. read more

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Enchiladas are okay. The beans taste like can beans it's super cheap I wing eat there again but I guess you get what you pay for .... I rate .5/5 stars read more

Food is fast and oven hot!! I had the Asado enchiladas and they were delicious and spicy. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming with both historical and nature paintings on display. Great place to eat!! read more

Check for the big wooden door! Traveling thru the Texas and New Mexico borders heard chicken fried steak was a thing. Ordered that here and although it was swimming in gravy, it was good. Mashed potatoes did not look or taste fresh. Partner had the enchiladas and found them really good. read more

Michael was great. We had delicious authentic New Mexican food and left happy and full! read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - The green chile offerings were great! - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

Every time I visit we make a stop at Martins, I love their crispy tacos with ground beef and their salsa is so good and spicy. read more

Martin's Capitol Cafe - Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Roswell, New Mexico

The food was mediocre. The paintings reek "white" patriarchal dominance with women of color as their entertainment. The chile had cornstarch or flour... maybe both. The taco meat may have had filler (soy)? The chips were the best, and the salsa was sad. The iced tea was delicious! Stuck in the 60s... ‍ read more

The service was the only good part about this restaurant our server was a funny woman who had a bunch of jokes, but that couldn't cover for the smell on the inside of the restaurant or for the slop they we're trying to pass as food pretty disgusting read more

In my opinion, the best Mexican food in Roswell, New Mexico very authentic fast service, and they have been here for a very long time

I have to say until a year ago this was our go to place but then one day the menu prices more than doubled and to our shock my favorite plate of enchiladas had shrunk in size. Lots of New Mexican food in Roswell. read more