A Desert Gem: Navajo Blue Travel Plaza If you're cruising…read morethrough the heart of the Navajo Nation near Flagstaff, you have to stop at Navajo Blue Travel Plaza. It's more than just a pit stop; it's a cool, modern tribute to Diné culture with some of the best food on the road. The Highlight: The "Soo Big Burger" is the star of the show. You can get it on a standard bun, but the move is definitely ordering it on fresh Navajo Fry Bread. It's made with 100% Navajo Beef, and the quality is obvious from the first bite. If you like heat, be sure to add the green chile for that authentic Southwest kick. Final Verdict: Whether you're a local or just passing through to see the monuments, this spot is a "must." Great food, rich culture, and a perfectly "cool" atmosphere.

The food is delicious! Especially the curly fries!!! The…read moreburger I had was the cheese burger and it was delicious! I really enjoyed my meal. Best part of it all was the Barqs Root Beer, the best root beer of all!!! The building is small and it's a place for To-Go (take away) orders only. The service is also great, although I came at a bad time because it was an hour wait due to their long lists of orders. But it's definitely worth the wait!! I'll definitely come back!!

My favorite stop on Route 66 when traveling through New Mexico. If it's early stop for a breakfast…read moreburrito and if it's later in the day a burger with green chili is an absolute must. Never ever a bad stop.

I waited 30 minutes in line for my order and I drove up to the drive up window and my order still…read morewasn't ready. I had to wait again, finally asked for the manager and complained, ended up getting a refund. Also, a long line of cars behind me, not going back there anymore.

Food was great. We had the club sandwich and a burger...both were delicious. Service was good…read more There was a little wait but they seat you as fast as they can. It was a cute little side of the road diner.

I was in town for work and asked for a recommendation for lunch and this place was suggested. I…read morewas happy with the recommendation of the place. The food came out quickly and it was well cooked and full of flavor. The service was good and the prices were good as well.

Traditional Diner with large portions and good Breakfast! If you like Green Chili sauce it's good…read moreand HOT! Friendly staff and got to talk with the owner of 30 years sweet lady!

Nice to have this restaurant in Thoreau,NM, Good food and fast service. Also appears very clean.read more

Our server, Tamra, sent me a message to let me know her father had a health emergency, the reason…read moreshe was in the back a lot. We didn't know. So under the circumstances, she had every right to be frazzled. Knowing that, the fact they got our meal out that well is impressive. Wish we had known as we could have left and let her take care of her parents. They've been closed since then as it's a small family business. Wishing them all the best and praying for his recovery, and that they're able to reopen their business again soon.

Wow. It was late and we were hungry. We had another hour to get to our hotel so we Yelped what was…read moreopen and here we are! Smash burgers are amazing! Onion rings are in point as well. Cool old diner vibe. Love it!

I've driven past Laguna Burger several times while visiting for work and finally decided to stop…read morein, and I'm glad I did. The burger was excellent, and the green chiles really made it stand out. The fries tasted like they were fresh cut, which was a nice bonus. The older lady workers weren't mean, but also not friendly. The younger male cook who called my name and gave me my food was friendly. Great food, I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

We had to try the famous Laguna Burger! It's so good! Super fresh! No kidding! This is one of the…read morebest burgers I've ever had. It's not dry the meat is juicy and well seasoned, with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and onion. And that green chile? Wow! Fresh cut fries are always the best, too. The restaurant is connected to the Route 66 pit stop. It was cool to learn the history of the place, they have old photos hanging up. My only suggestion is they could use a little sweeping and wiping down the tables and chairs. Other than that, I highly recommend this restaurant! Try their burgers, you won't be disappointed!

I had an amazing meal here and came back the next day just to order it again--the chile relleno…read moredinner. It was fantastic. I learned that rellenos are made differently in the Grants and Gallup area, and these are a must-try. They're also served with sopapillas, which were excellent. The service was superb--attentive, responsive, and genuinely helpful. The ambiance was pleasant overall; a few bench cushions could use replacing, but otherwise it was a great experience.

While this was not our original choice, it was a decidedly good second choice!…read more Food was flavorful: I had the Indian Taco- delicious! Husband had a chicken sandwich with jalapeno and truly enjoyed it. Topped the meal with sopapilla with honey which was delicious as well. Service was pretty good, and the ambiance was basic and older-- not terribly impressive-- but the food more than made up for the ambiance.

Has that Old School vibe. A little small, but what it lacks in size it sure makes up for it in…read moregenerous portions. They are definitely not stingy with their food. And Wow....the Mexican food I ordered was sooo delicious! The green chili and sauce were the star of the ensemble. Come there with a big appetite, you will leave stuffed. The waitress was very friendly with a big smile. She kept coming by to see if we were doing ok. Great service. One of the best Mexican restaurants, I've been to. Food is Delish!

On a Route 66 road trip we stopped in to Jerry's. It's a small cafe filled with friendly locals…read moreand travelers and wonderful staff. Had to try some of their basics. I had a cheese enchilada, refried beans & rice. Had a side of chips & salsa. Husband had Jerry's open-faced burger with red and green chili. Both meals came with sopapillas. Everything was fabulous! Such a great way to get what felt like a true picture of Gallup, NM.

Just okay. We stopped here while on our Route 66 trip because it had an overall 4 star review…read morerate. I had the southwest philly cheese steak sandwich and fries. The fries were good but the meat on the sandwich was overcooked and super chewy but dry. My sidekick had the fish and fries and some kind of soup. The fish pieces were a generous portion with light breading. It was a quick stop and the staff was friendly so that was a bright spot. The decor had that fun old school diner/cafe vibe one would expect out on The Mother Road.

I always stop here on my way through Gallup. The portions are good food is good and service is…read moreawesome. Good variety of New Mexico Mexican food and American choices.

The place is 4 stars but the owner is awesome so thats what makes this 5 stars (the allowable…read moremaximum). Too bad hes mostly at window rock! Must try, especially if youre hung over!