What a great find on a roadtrip. We were hungry and making a pit stop in Raton as we drove to…read moreColorado. From the street it's very humble and walking in we knew this was a great diner/cafe with humble roots. The pictures on the wall were fascinating dating back many years of the Raton history. Service was awesome and friendly. Plus, they always kept our drinks filled! I ordered the Deluxe Frito pie. It came with beans, Fritos, cheese (that was perfectly melted) ground beef and green chile sauce. I'm not a big spicy person and our waitress said it wasn't too hot. Well, she was right on. It was awesome. Just the right sized portion too. Great place for a good meal and phenomenal prices!

Pappas Sweet Shop in Raton, NM is a good place to stop for a sit-down meal when you're on a road…read moretrip. The prices are *super* reasonable; this is not a pricey nor fancy place. The portions were quite generous and the food itself was Ok. The service was friendly, the food came-up a bit on the slow side, but that's Ok. They're been in business over 100 years, so that's quite a claim. Picked it because the parking lot was full. [Really] :) Give PSS a try rather than the various fast-food places in town that you've likely tried elsewhere.

Road tripping from Colorado to Texas and stopped through Ratón for lunch. Wanted Mexican food and…read moreyou know from Texas we have good taste. Wasn't packed midday on a Sunday but service was quick and our food came out quick as well. Food was warm and tasty, very flavorful. We got a chicken quesadilla, the burrito Colorado, and the tamale + taco platter. The environment was nice and pretty clean. I think the bad reviews here were dramatic because we had a good experience. Little tweaks here and there like more cheese on some dishes and itty bitty details but overall we had a great experience!

This spot is part of the motel/hotel. Spacious with friendly service. Sadly, I cannot say much…read moreabout the food. We chose this place because it had green and red chile on the menu, but our items were flavorless. Sad to report, it was not a favorite.

Alfonso's is where you need to stop for burritos if you find yourself in the northeastern New…read moreMexico/southern Colorado around ANY meal time. The menu is full of expected staples, as well as regional specialties you'd be hard-pressed to find outside the area. The staff seem happy to see you and serve you with care and pride. The icing on the cake (or, salsa on the burrito) is the small salsa bar to help spice your food to your liking with a variety of types. Texans making the road trip to and from Colorado (and anyone else going anywhere, I suppose!), you need to make it to Alfonso's.

A guide book claimed this was the best Mexican in Raton. Either they're kidding or Raton is really…read morebereft. It's a service counter inside a gas station. OK crunchy hard shell ground beef tacos.

We stopped at Tequila's in Trinidad on a Wednesday night while passing through town, and it ended…read moreup being a really fun little find. The building itself is great -- adobe-style, colorful, and exactly what you hope a Mexican restaurant looks like. When you walk in, the atmosphere is lively and welcoming. We were greeted right away and seated immediately. Chips and salsa came out quickly. The salsa tasted fresh and traditional, but it had a little more kick than I personally can handle. (If you like spicy, you'll probably love it.) We also ordered guacamole, because we order guacamole everywhere we go -- it's kind of our thing. This one surprised us a bit. Instead of the usual chunky guac with onions and tomatoes, it was more like mashed avocado with a generous amount of red pepper flakes. Unfortunately that pushed it into "too spicy for me" territory. For drinks we shared a piña colada, which was fantastic -- topped with whipped cream and a cherry and exactly what you want after a long day of driving. I ordered the combo fajitas (chicken and steak) and they came out sizzling hot on the classic cast-iron platter with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Always a good sign when you can hear your dinner coming from across the room. It came with rice, beans, sour cream, and guacamole on the side. The rice had a nice smoky flavor and the beans were topped with melted cheese -- both really good. They don't automatically include shredded cheese with the fajitas, but they happily brought some when I asked. My husband ordered the chicken and cheese quesadilla appetizer, but when it arrived we both laughed because it was enormous -- definitely entrée-sized. He said it was really good and had no trouble finishing it. Service was a little slow, but the place was busy and had a great vibe. It felt like one of those local spots people in town love. It's also right near the highway, which probably makes it a popular stop for travelers like us. Prices were about what you'd expect for a sit-down Mexican restaurant. No military discount, but overall still a solid experience. If we find ourselves driving through Trinidad again, we'd absolutely stop back in.

We checked into our hotel and asked the front desk where we should go for dinner. One of the 2…read moreplaces she recommended was Tequila's. We were not disappointed.. We had a couple of cold adult beverages and 2 large plates of food. The service was fast. and to top it off they had a "gift shop" that sold clay "Made in Mexico" pottery. My wife had to have a few things.

Monday Ambience in any bar is low key. No exceptions here. Service was good. Food OK. Nice…read moreenchiladas

We ate lunch at Mission At the Bell Restaurant Sunday on our way home from Albuquerque. We were…read moreseated in the sunny back room as soon as we arrived. Chips and Salsa were presented as we sat. The chips and salsa were delicious! Surprise ... we found out that Sunday was all day happy hour. I ordered the large margarita ($10) and I loved it. My husband's beer was also discounted for HH. I ordered the chile relleno from the lunch menu. It came with tasty beans and fideo ... which was less to my liking (a bit oily). The Relleno was good. I particularly liked the crisp coating when it was hot. The husband had the lunch chicken burrito with green chili. He enjoyed it but thought the sauce was a bit excessively black-peppered. Our server was top notch. She was prompt, professional and friendly. The prices and portions are great. This is a really good find.

Best Pizza I have ever eaten. Friendly staff and very accommodating…read more Hubs and I shared a salad and small pizza and left stuffed. Pizza had hatch green chilies, pepperoni, sausage and Canadian Bacon. Young man- very talented handed me a coloring (randomly) as we walked in- he's got an amazing eye for color & taste... Picture below.... It's beautiful and so is he. They should be laminated for placemats. I gave him some cash even though I was told it wasn't necessary- I wanted to. We all have a gift. Bruno's is a hidden Gem in Raton, NM. Our new go to when staying over in town. Great drink selection as well.

Food was good. We were seated across from the kitchen.... I watched the "Chef" make at least 8…read morepizzas... only once (1 time ) he put a glove on his right had to apply tomatoes to a pizza then he removed the glove ... Then I watched him touch his head, adjust his glass, touch the other "Chef on the shoulder and still smear the cheese and hold the pepperonis palmed in one hand and apply with the other hand .... NO ONE WAS WEARING GLOVES IN THE KITCHEN AND THEY ALL WERE HANDLING RAW FOOD!!!! I informed the waitress and she said " I know ". !,, WTF ??? !!! I'm sorry but this place needs to be inspected!! The "chefs" need to be educated on food handling .....WHERE ARE THE HEATH INSPECTORS!!!

Excellent Pazole!! It was served with lemon, shredded cabbage, cilantro, oregano and green onions…read more Very flavorful and delicious . It made me two small meals and I was pleased with the price . I definitely recommend the Twisted Pig, the employees were very helpful, friendly.

I stopped here on my drive back to the Denver area and heard that Flatt's burgers were awesome. Wow…read morethey decided to close for the day so as luck would have it I ended up with the twisted pig next-door. I got a spicy Caesar salad, which is the best Caesar salad. I've ever tasted a tad too much dressing. However, the candied bacon is phenomenal and the deep fried peppers on top really gave it a nice twist with fresh blue cheese. I would definitely order this again. I must try.!

This place is very nice. The service is great. The food fresh cooked. Farm to restaurant beef…read more Great char broiled burger! We really enjoyed eating here

I am giving this one star because we walked in and sit down at a table and the waitress just…read moreignored us We sit there for at least 30 minutes and she still ignored us. I am from Texas and I have never been treated this way in the town before and I don't plan on trying to eat here again.