This is a must stop every time we visit Ruidoso. I try to send every one there to pick up my…read morefavorite oil. Meyers Lemon olive oil - it is the most amazing flavor!!! The staff are some of the friendliest people kind welcoming I could go on and on. My favorite shop hands down!!!

Absolutely the Last place I would shop! While in Ruidoso my friend and I stopped by The Olive…read moreBranch. We parked in the very nice parking lot that is provided behind the businesses and across from the large sign that announces the name of the store and that they have olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The sign is right next to a long set of wooden steps. We are 75 and 81 years old. We made our way up the steps, knocked on the door and were met by what I later found out was the owner. We were told that we would have to go back down the stairs and go around to front. I asked two more times if we could come in the back since we had already climbed the stairs. I actually was just a bit shocked at her attitude as she got more "haughty" each time I ask. Needless to say, we walked down the stairs, got into our vehicle and did not darken her doorway. It gets better! A few days later, after relaying our experience to several other friends and family I called the store, gave my list of oils and vinegars that I had taken with me and asked if she could give me the the total price of all of them. She then told me to go online and look them up myself.....at that point I told her that I was one of the two people she wouldn't "allow" to enter her shop on Friday. I suggested that she perhaps add "Entrance in Front" to her sign, to which she said that no one else has ever tried to enter through the back. She said again that she did not "Allow" anyone to come in the back. Worse experience ever! it is my intention to tell as many people as I can what kind of person owns that shop. She was just incredibly rude and not someone I care to do business with!

Had a wonderful afternoon inside the "premium reserve" side of the Noisy Waters Winery. My best…read morefriend and I sat upstairs in the "Library" Balcony overlooking the Main Street. E had a couple glasses of out favorite, and a wonderful Charcuterie Board. Everyone we spoke to here were very friendly and helpful and fun to talk to. We had the most relaxing afternoon. If you park behind the establishment, there are a lot of stairs to get here

Very welcoming staff in a beautiful place. We tasted a few things at the bar, ordered a couple of…read moreglasses for the Hatch Chili Wine, and headed outside to the patio to sip and watch the world go by. When we went back in, we bought a bottle. Really enjoyed our afternoon and can't wait to taste this wine again!

Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine - Came for Pistachios, Left with Wine…read more We stopped here with a simple mission: grab a few bags of pistachios as gifts for friends back home. Easy, right? Well... not quite. The store itself is quaint and charming, filled with all kinds of temptations. Pistachios in every form, chocolates, wines, and gift options that make you rethink your original plan. You can taste a little of everything, which is both delightful and dangerous. Then we stepped out onto the patio with our pistachio ice cream, and wow... completely unexpected. The space is gorgeous. Calm, open, and the kind of place that makes you slow down without even trying. Honestly, if I lived nearby, I'd be planning celebrations here without a second thought. Somewhere between the views and the tasting, I tried their pistachio rosé. And yes, I had the same reaction, "wait... what?" But it worked. Different, pleasant, and surprisingly good. Good enough that I completely abandoned my pistachio gift plan and walked out with several bottles instead. A much more unique surprise. The staff were warm and welcoming, adding to the whole experience. No rush, no pressure, just genuine friendliness. We didn't have as much time as I would have liked, and that's probably the only downside. This is the kind of place where you want to linger longer, taste more, and just enjoy the moment. Came for pistachios. Left with wine and zero regrets.

Wow. What an incredible pistachio farm tour From the orchards to every single product, you can…read moretruly feel the care, integrity, and ethical values behind it all. How about those shiny floors everywhere! It's not just about amazing pistachios (though they're so good )--it's about the passion and purpose that go into everything you do. It's rare to see that level of care, and it made the visit truly special. The inviting patio to sip on wine amongst the carefully pruned trees was a bonus Grateful for such an inspiring experience, especially Melissia and Sabrine. #SupportLocal #SustainableFarming #Gratitude

We went to Michael J's expecting a mediocre experience based on the reviews we'd seen, and left…read moreabsolutely puzzled that they're not higher rated. The interior was charming and surprisingly classy. The service was attentive and helpful, and the food was great. They were very accommodating of our two year old. We had low expectations and ended up wonderfully surprised with a nice dinner. We would absolutely return!

So disappointed. My…read morefriends and I were in town for the Ironman race and of course needed to carb load so gave Michael J's a shot. The server was friendly enough, but barely. They were out of the wine my friend requested and did not have cranberry juice for a cran/soda for me. Not off to a good start. The bread was mediocre at best. And the server didn't offer to do olive oil/red wine mix for us. I was craving something fresh so I ordered a Caprese salad to start. There was nothing great about it. The mozzarella was thick and dense. I also ordered a garden salad and lasagna. The garden salad smelled and tasted like dirt - like it had not been washed - that got pushed to the side and uneaten. The lasagna - ugggggg - how do you screw up lasagna???? There were gobs of ricotta cheese on top of the dish - literally piles of cheese- and not in a good way. I scraped most of it off and set it aside. The dish itself was bland and greasy. Honestly, Stouffers makes better lasagna - truth. We were offered dessert but passed. Ben and Jerry's was a safer bet. Overall I'd rate this meal a 2 out of 10 - they had Diet Coke so that was a win.

We had a wonderful experience at Johnny Carino's, and Danielle made it even better. She was…read moreincredibly attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her customer service was outstanding, and she was very knowledgeable about the menu, answering all of our questions with confidence and making great recommendations. It's rare to receive service this exceptional, and Danielle truly made our dining experience memorable. We will definitely be back and hope to have her as our waitress again. Thank you, Danielle, for the amazing service!

I had the Angel Hair with artichokes, subbed gluten free penne for the angel hair and added…read morechicken. It was very good, a light olive oil and lemon dressing, perfectly light for a warm summer day. My husband had the green chile chicken lasagna that he said was excellent! Servings aren't huge which we also liked. Service was very good and prompt. Celeste was very attentive, we wanted for nothing! Lots of parking and easy to get to.

The service is always top-notch. The atmosphere is laid-back and cozy. No matter what you order on…read morethe menu you can't go wrong. And most important, always clean.

Out in Roswell where the stories lean extraterrestrial and expectations can get a little... out…read morethere you find yourself at Portofino Italian Restaurant, chasing something far more grounded: a proper Italian meal. And this place delivers with a quiet kind of confidence. The pizza? A well-balanced composition crust with just the right snap, sauce that doesn't overreach, and toppings that know their role. The pasta leans into comfort, rich without being overbearing, the kind of dish that doesn't need reinvention to win you over. It's familiar but executed with care. Inside, the space is clean, composed, and inviting. Nothing flashy, nothing forced just a setting that lets the food do the talking. Service follows that same rhythm: attentive, smooth, and effortless. In a town known for the unusual, this is a reminder that sometimes the best experiences are the ones that don't try too hard. A solid pick. A refined pause. And when you're in Roswell, that's more than enough.

Nice establishment across the street from the Fairfield where we were staying. The food was superb…read moreand the service excellent. Interesting indoor ambiance will transport you from Roswell to Italy. We ate appetizers and took a pizza to go. My wife had the Ahi Tuna, and I tasted it - really good. I had the Steamed Little Neck Clams and they were also excellent. The pizza was a little bland which surprised me. We enjoyed seeing all the young people dressed up for prom night and the cowboys (not sure if they were real of just dressed as one) with huge, brimmed hats. Good place to enjoy good Italian food in the desert. Recommended.

Two Foodies from Houston on a Roswell, New Mexico winter break road trip…read more On our first night, we decided to explore Italian food so we picked Pasta Cafe located near our hotel. The outside and inside are well maintained and have an Italian style. Ideal place for date night. Wait staff and hostess were both professional and friendly. Our waitress had an amazing personality and helped us pick two dishes. Bread basket was brought to the table. As a bread lover, I was not too happy with the quality and baking style of the bread. We ordered Lobster Ravioli and Chicken Piccata. While the dishes were not seasoned to what I am accustomed to, they did the trick for two hungry tourists. As always, I encourage you to try it for yourself when you find yourself in Roswell, NM.

We ordered twice in two days! It's so clear the chefs put love, care, & individual attention to…read moreevery pizza they create. Partner got the Philly cheesesteak Pizza....a speciality here, considering they do pizzas & cheesesteaks I got the Margarita. One of the best simple pizzas I've ever had! + they add ricotta, which is totally the way :) It's not everyday you get a pizza and say, "Dang I can't wait to eat that CRUST!" But we did! Because dang that crust is perfect and delectable. Awesome fresh cheeses, fresh veggies, perfectly cooked meats. We love it and we'll be back. Expansive menu, lovingly made food, + tons of options for me as a vegetarian

The place has a solid locally owned Ma and Pa vibe. Ordered a Cuban Sandwich and a Philly Cheese…read moreSteak Sandwich. A coworker and I split them and had half of each. She stated she didn't know which she liked more. I agree that both were very good but I liked the Philly better. I will definitely eat there again.

One of our favorite places to visit while in Ruidoso. Pet friendly, large variety of wine, and…read morealso they have beer and non alcoholic drinks. We love visiting the farm animals and talking to other customers! Only reason for four stars is that we were ignored twice at the outside bar.

I may be a little biased because my expectations were high coming into this, but the wine wasn't…read moreall that. The place itself is nice and there are some goats, ducks, and turkey in the back to entertain your kids if you have any. There's also an outdoor area with connect four and other games for the underaged teenagers to pass the time. The actual bar in which they serve the wine is casual and warm and you can get affordable wine flights with four different wines for 15 dollars (pretty affordable!). The service is nice and the workers are hospitable. The actual wine and drinking experience was mixed though. I'm not a fan of dry wines so I opted for the sweet white wines, sparkling, and rosé. I found the mango tango white wine to be way too sweet and almost syruppy in texture. The muscat rosé also leaned a bit too sweet. My favorite was the dry forbidden sparkling wine which was a nice balance of acidity and sweetness with nice carbonation. The riesling was fine too but I had better. Since there wasn't enough space for a group of 15-20 people, we sat in the barn which got colder as the day passed. Some of us got the charcuterie board which I thought was decent but not as great as some others that I had. I think if you're nearby and you want some affordable wine, Enchanted Vine is great. I just wouldn't go out of my way to make the trek here.

We've been many times and the service has always been top notch. Not on 8/19/23 though. On our…read moreprior visits there was always the sane young lady working the tasting room. She made pleasant conversation and always had a lot to say about the wines. However yesterday she wasn't there and therefore the experience was lacking. They were even handing out plastic cups instead of their normal glasses when we spent over 30.00 for a bottle. I'm sure I'll go back but I hope there's more of an effort to enhance our experience,

What a delightful gallery and winery. Joan greeted us and introduced us to the gallery, encouraging…read moreus to ask questions. We enjoyed the art and then ventured into the winery for a bottle of Pinot Noir 2021 and charcuterie. Both were scrumptious and worth the $30 and $20 (respectively). The winery server, Leigh, was friendly and comfortably attentive, refilling our water glasses as needed. My only regret? I do not have the $$ to purchase a Hurd or Wyeth painting! But will be back to enjoy them all again. Enjoy!