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    Old Road Restaurant

    4.6 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Stephen C.

    Was back to Old Road on a trip. Fabulous as always. Best chile rellenos in America This my home away from home. I will live here soon! Please save me a seat.

    Crispy Beef Taco plate
    Melissa T.

    The food has so much flavor and is reasonably priced! Everyone is so nice and polite. The servers are kind to the locals, newbies, and anyone who walks in. We had the Old Road combo and the crispy taco plate. Everything was delicious!

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    Dawn N.

    Recommended by all the locals and it didn't disappoint. The food was delicious and there was plenty of space for our big group. Most of our table had the famous Old Road Combination Plate. You can't beat the price! Stop by this lovely restaurant when you're passing through town.

    The Road Out
    Peter M.

    Exceeding my Expecations !!! On my last trip to New Mexico, I went to the Mescalero Apache Reservation to visit old friends while on my way to Albequerque. After catching up and taking a drive up the mountains, we were starving. My local Food Crew suggested we head down to Old Restaurant, a local hot spot serving Mexican and New Mexican themed foods. Since I was just in Mississippi and Texas, dining on seafood and steaks, Mexican food was just what I needed. Old Road Restaurant has gone through some changes over the years, but seems to have hit its niche, and has been serving great Mexican fare for quite some time. The interior is very rusty and country style with wood trims and country themes throughout. There is an open downstairs area (maybe a banquet area or extra seating) clean and shiny with antiques and memories of a bygone era. Check it out on your next visit. Now to the food...The menu has many great classic choices like Tacos Enchiladas, Chili Rennello's, and many other items. Our brought out fresh homemade nachos with their in-house made Pico, mild and hot salsa, we also ordered some queso for those perfectly made chips. Our server was very friendly and gracious and patiently took our orders. My choice that afternoon was classic tacos with Beef, Chicken, Pork, all very well made and served with delicious homemade rice, beans, fresh sour cream, and shredded Mexican Cheddar. Wow, this meal hit the spot and surprisingly was not that heavy. All of us enjoyed our meals as we talked and got a chance to catch up. The food was very affordable and the Old Road Restaurant is great for solo eaters, couple groups and special occasions. If you are ever passing through the Mescalero area, you must stop in try this place, its one of the best places around to eat.

    Mike W.

    Food is always great. The view from the restaurant is breathtaking. Service is as good as it can be with the busyness of the place.

    Kathy B.

    This is my first time at this restaurant and it didn't disappoint. I had the cheese enchiladas with an egg, my sister had sour cream beef enchiladas and both plates were delicious! It is about 20 miles west of Ruidoso. Very remote area wouldn't even know there's good restaurant like this there. Got recommendations from the locals. Great food and great views.

    Combo plate
    Vickie S.

    Great food and wonderful service. Highly recommend for tasty New Mexican food. Fresh green chilis.

    The Old Road Combo plate & Chile Rellanos

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    10 years ago

    We drove 1100 miles from San Antonio to Mescalero and this was the BEST food. We were in heaven.

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    9 years ago

    The food is delicious but the service is on the slower side. Make sure you go when you have time to wait because the food is worth the wait.

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    9 years ago

    Best Mexican food I've had yet! I usually enjoy this restaurant at least twice a month. Red Chile pork is a fave.

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    17 years ago

    Best combination plate in the county. And the sopapillas.....amazing!

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    12 years ago

    The food is amazing! The best Mexican food we have around here. The service is slow but the food is worth the wait!

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    Old Road Restaurant - mexican - Updated September 2026

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