I was very disappointed at how empty the place was and how there was no effort by the Lodge to…read moreattract customers. I guess inflation and high gasoline prices have killed any desire by Sipapu to risk offering things to do. The food is a actually a food trailer called Paradise Grill. Food is good but ridiculously expensive. The Sipa burger is $15 and definitely only worth half that price. Food is good but on the expensive side. I guess that's part of being in BFE in mountains where you get charged an arm and leg. There was nothing going on and I will not stop by again to waste my time and money. Maybe it's worth stopping in during sky season. Summer season is definitely a downer.

The food was amazing it didn't take too long. Calm atmosphere outside. Only disadvantage is that…read moreyou must go to the counter to collect your food there is no table service.

It's a very small but cute restaurant with a tv around the bar so if you want to watch football or…read moreany sporting event you can definitely see it here. The service was good but I feel like they can be more informative, especially to someone new in town. If you're not aware, the burgers do not come with fries. You must order them separately. One thing the server did not mention. All she asked was, fries or onion rings? Now, I do understand we could read the menu, which we did, but most hamburger joints come with a side of fries especially at these prices!!! You're paying between $13-18 a burger, it should come with a side of fries! Now what she also failed to tell us was the amount of French fries that come when you order them. It's a large basket that could be shared between 2-3 people. We ordered three fries plus 1 onion ring. We paid $16.50 for three fries and barely ate through one whole basket! The fries seemed fresh cut but seemed like they had this weird film on the outside. Not sure if it's their oil, or if they didn't fry it at a high enough temperature. What we ordered: - bison burger (medium) : it came out burnt to a crisp. The initial bite wasn't bad but eating it more felt like you had a mouth full of ash. While I can appreciate a good charbroiled or grilled hamburger, it was overly done. Not to mention it was over cooked. There was no seasoning on top of the burnt flavor. It wasn't really edible. - old timer w/cheese (medium): add an additional charge for cheese! This too came out burnt! My daughter could only eat a little as it was too charbroiled/grilled. It too was over cooked and no where near medium. - green chili burger (medium): I had high hopes of this burger as it came with cheese and their infamous New Mexico Green chili! While my patty was not burnt, it was over cooked and it had zero to no seasoning! It came with a green chili mayo which was really good but it still didn't help with the seasoning! The burgers here seem fresh and the beef seems a good quality, but I still believe it's overpriced for what you get! I also understand times are hard and our economy is struggling with prices, but then they need to find other ways to cut prices down without sacrificing quality.

First time here - saw crowds and decided to try it. I had the burger steak which was 12 oz…read morehamburger steak - delicious with excellent crisp fries, grilled onions, squash, zucchini and Gorgonzola on top. 5 Stars is correct!

Wow! Stepping into this local burger joint, I had some serious reservations about my choice for a…read morehamburger dinner. The service was outstanding. Very interactive, friendly, jovial, very interactive and going above and beyond to make us feel at home and answer any questions that we might have about their menu. As outstanding as the service was when we placed our order at the counter. The food itself blew everything out of the water. My cheeseburger on a sesame seed bun with green chilies, grilled onions, pepper, jack cheese, and all the accompaniments was probably one of the best burgers I've had in a very, very long time. Outstanding. My dining companion had her burger with green chilies and grilled onions and pepper jack cheese, and all the compliments served on a sopapilla bun. She said it was not good, it was marvelous, stupendous outstanding. The sweet potato fries were outstanding... Crispy, tasty and the serving was huge We were the only patrons in the restaurant at the time, but it had a friendly vibe to it and dislike a down home friendly Mom and Pop restaurant. I have tried to make as many notes as I can to make sure next time my man, Santa Fe that I grab a real burger. This place was off the chart good. I wish I could give it more than five stars, but that's my limit.

I suggest calling in your order. Makes waiting in line a thing of the past…read more Burgers were made to order and tasted delicious

Bartender was fantastic! Great service, huge beer selection and the burgers were very good. Clean…read morebathrooms, clean counters, friendly service. Parking is a bit tight, but street parking was plentiful.

Unlike some of the reviews, we felt like the service was good and the staff courteous. The burgers…read moretook a bit longer than we expected but sometimes if you want something good you have to wait for it! Which leads me to how good the burgers were. I had the one with chile and loved how much flavor it had. I was surprised how big the burger was. We came here starving, walked out stuffed, and when dinner rolled around about 8 hours later, we still felt we didn't have room for more. As a side, the sweet potato fries were spot on! They also have a local beer selection which made it fun to add a local brew to our meal. The inside is dark and cool, which could be nice if you are sick of the sun or heat but it was a nice day so we opted for a seat outside.

Homey little restaurant owned and operated by a nice husband and wife. The food is always good and…read morefreshly cooked to order by the husband and his wife is the waitress and cashier. If you are going through Penasco, NM it is worth stopping in for lunch.

This is an excellent, clean, good establishment. Our breakfast this morning was tasty and hot…read more Service was prompt and professional. Prices were also very reasonable. I would like to go back for lunch. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast.

Friday. May 9, 2025. Lunch…read more Sugar's is just north of Velarde, along the Rio Grande river, on the east side of the road. Pay attention, because if you blink you'll miss it. I came here with a co-worker and we were pretty hungry. We ordered at the window and ate at the nearby picnic table. I ordered the Sugar Daddy with Z'aatar seasoned fries. This double six ounce patty burger came with a sesame bun, mayo blend, lettuce, tomato slices, fried onions, fried garlic mushrooms, cheese, green chile and bacon. The double is a massive burger and I could barely fit this monster in my mouth. They don't skimp on anything and the bacon was crispy. Fries were good, I would have preferred onion rings but he said the machine would be working again in a couple of weeks. Great atmosphere, fast service, great food and very filling.

We were finishing up camping in Red River and heading back to Albuquerque after a long vacation. We…read moredecided to stop at Aly's Sugars in Embudo Station. We have passed by it many times, but decided to try it. We got the Sugar's burger. It had bacon, mushrooms, green chile, carmelized onions and cheese. It came with hand cut fries. It was messy but so delicious. We sat outside on picnic tables in the shade. It was a super homey place with chickens outside. We definetly be back to eat some of the other food.

This place has it all. You're in the middle of nowhere , and before you go deeper into nowhere c…read morevisit this place to stock up. They have hats, clothing, religious stuff , candy bars , tools , fishing gear , and anything else you can think of. Mandatory stop if you're driving by on your way to adventure.

Cool little shop! Wasn't expecting it to be a gas station but they have a huge selection to choose…read morefrom. Their prices are a little bit outrageous but that was expected since there's no other stores around.

Wow, what a fantastic burger!…read more We stopped by on a beautiful, warm afternoon. The beer was cold, and the margaritas were refreshing and delicious, you could really tell they use fresh juices. When our burgers arrived, we were amazed by how great they looked... Just like the pictures on the menu. Even better, they tasted incredible. You could taste the freshness in the meat, the toppings, and even the bread. Put it all together, and it made for a truly outstanding dining experience. The homemade fries were a hit as well. They warmly welcomed our dog on their outdoor patio, which is very dog-friendly, and the service Kevin provided was outstanding. Do yourself a favor and give their burgers a try! They also offer plenty of other menu options if you're looking for a great meal but aren't in the mood for a burger. We wish this place all the success it deserves!

Ordered Grubhub from this location and it was amongst the worst food I've ever experienced. Never…read morein my life have I had to peel off the batter of fish and chips, and chicken strips (even though we ordered wings). Upon peeling the batter off, we found the fish to be grey and had a funky taste. The tartar sauce was also super runny and tasted sour like pickled juice. The burger came sitting in a pool of grease as well but my boyfriend was able to eat it. I try to not write negative reviews because every business has an off day, but $60 for food that we couldn't eat, and also being given wrong items feels very bitter.

I forgot to write a review for this spot when we were out in Taos on vacation awhile back. But…read morebetter late than never. After bravely deciding to ascend the mountain into the ski valley we decided to check out the area and noticed there was a brewery type ale house open. A lot of businesses were closed so we really lucked out. They are a little bit more expensive for the area. Like breaching on New York prices expensive. But their beer selection was solid and the view of the little creek/river sliding through with open windows was beautiful. I ended up getting a sour ale and my boyfriend got an amber ale. They seem to sell traditional bar food (moderately expensive): burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and salad but we didn't end up eating. Definitely worth checking out and has a nice ski lodge kind of ambiance.

Good wings and burgers! The patio is very nice for relaxing…read moreand the service was pretty fast. Everyone was satisfied with their meals. The bathroom was relatively clean, though it could use some attention.

Food was great! Service sucked! Once we ordered our food we never saw the waitress again until it…read morewas time to pay. Next time will order and pickup. Atmosphere was fine.

Great place, very hospitable and welcoming when I came in to pick up my wings order. The wings were…read morenice and crispy with a great sauce