We had Zepheniah for our server and he was phenomenal. With two small kids, it can be challenging…read moreto go out to eat but he was wonderful and discovered our needs before we even needed to ask him. The food was delicious and did not take long to come out. We will definitely be back and hope to be waited on by him again in the future.

Amazing service! My all time favorite is the stuffed avocado. As well as the Chili Relleno w/…read moreBrisket.

Great menu, food service was superior and all orders were served at the same time and all were…read morecorrect. There were 10 of us. The ambiance on the inside of the building takes you to Mexico, just outstanding!

Friendly local Tex-Mex restaurant off the beaten path in Clovis New Mexico. Stopped by for lunch on…read moremy way back home. Friendly welcoming staff. Nicely decorated and spacious restaurant with plenty of tables and booths. The food was a little disappointment. My pastor tacos were dry and difficult to eat my experience with Pastor tacos in the past has been very juicy and full of flavor that was not the case today at this restaurant. My dining companion had an enchilada plate and said it was average and not much flavor Super friendly folks and average food. I visited with a friend who lives in Clovis and he raved about the food, so I may have just made a poor selection. He raved about the.Bierra de Chivo and the torta ahogada - so I may have to come back next time I'm in the area and try those dishes because there are so many favorable reviews.

Great service with a smile. We had Huevos Rancheros- which included wonderful house made potato…read morechips- and Desayuno Jarocho (shown in foreground). Fabulous! House chips and salsa were to die for. Classic preparation of delicious rice and beans. It was too much to finish (we took leftovers with us) and the prices were very reasonable. Great spot!

This place is so good! Very authentic and unique! Fast and friendly service. The chips and salsa…read moremay not be for everyone as the salsa was a green salads with a very peppery flavor but the tacos will find fans everywhere! The meat was more of a stew meat vs chopped steak like you typically see but they were excellent! Ask for their hot green sauce which is definitely their best and went great with the tacos!

I would have given it three stars except that Buddy Holly used to eat there. The Burger was good,…read moreas was the malt, but the fries tasted of stale oil were quite soft. The steak fingers were of a perfectly serviceable quality, not unpleasant but not particularly enjoyable either. The gravy was gravy, but not particularly flavorful gravy. But I don't mean to come across as too harsh- the burger and malt were good enough to raise up the number of stars from two to four, because the malt had a very good icy tone without losing any of the thick chocolatey flavor. The burger was not too much food, but what was there was very good. The green chile was not too spicy, which I wish it was, but I suppose it never said it would be, so, alls well thats honest. The meat itself was very flavorful. The service was fantastic, and the staff was polite and pleasant. The ambiance was good, perhaps not great, but still quite good. I would recommend it not for the food but for the experience, and I would not recommend the steak fingers, fries, or gravy, but I would recommend the chocolate malt and the Green Chile Burger.

The worst food ever. Service was ok but for a ten dollar breakfast burrito the tortilla was like a…read morecracker and the eggs were cold as the salsa. It was terrible

They always great and it's always consistent. The service is always good too! Their red sauce is…read morethe best!

So I'm giving it a 3 because our server was very friendly and efficient. For the food it would only…read morebe a 2. We had the special of chili relleno, enchilada and taco. It was very bland and the meat was cold. The salsa was very tomato/ketchup based. No other spices but maybe a jalapeño. The place wasn't that busy but it was clean. The best part of the whole meal was the sopaipilla with honey. Would we go back?? Probably not.

Great food, fantastic service, authentic New Mexican food. Originally this restaurant was located…read morenear the tracks near the over pass in Clovis. If you know you know. Food in that location was amazing. Years have passed, now I visited the new location along 21st street and Prince St. Salsa was very close to what I remember from the years previous. Food very tasty and will definitely visit again. Oh, wait staff was great and one bartender worked for her grand parents at the original location.

The greeting, that is what could be improved. Arriving at a restaurant at dinner time is not the…read moretime to greet with "can I help you"? Not, welcome to Guadalajara or similar greeting. So, once past the bartender who looked at me like I had visited a locals only place, and the gal who sat me...everything was fine. Had the Jalisco plate, and the actual servers were very nice.

Still amazing food! Simply the best!! Awesome service and great music is always playing. Highly…read morerecommend the sweet tea and enchiladas are bomb!! Love the El Rancho family!! If you're in the area don't hesitate to stop in for a great meal.

Do not bother ordering a pick up order. Three times they left off a major part of order. You try to…read morecall and get it corrected, the phone is busy for 30 minutes. You will sit in drive thru pick up window for 20 minutes minimum. Faster to drive to Clovis and get great food at Leals. If you do drive back and get the left out item, they never apologize.

hands down the BEST mexican food! Everything that I have…read moreever tried here has been phenomenal and we make sure that we go there EVERY time we go home for a visit. Their Chile Rellanos are just amazing they are not soppy or soggy they are crisp and served with a ranchero sauce. Delish! The enchlidas ... YUM. They have a seafood enchilada that our server reccomended and it was unbelievable. The portions are H U G E, and the quality of the food is simply amazing. my favorite is the end of the meal and the sopapillas... they are served traditional no sugar no cinnamon (thank GOD) they are served hot , a fluffy bread cut into triangles and deep fried ... served with honey. one taste and I KNOW I am home. The service is beyond exceptional and the servers work their butts off making sure your drinks are filled , your food is good, and that you're dining expectations have been exceeded. Trust me they are EVERY time. My 99 year old grandmother loves going to eat here too. *with that age you know there is wisdom) ;) I am actually looking forward to the holidays .. not just to see my family but to sample some more authentic mexcan cuisine!

TLDR: missing food, missing utensils, missing napkins, lack of privacy in paying, lack of catering…read morefrom restaurant when informed of missing items. *** This review is specific for the Portales location. I have eaten at and enjoyed the Clovis location, but am currently in a motel in Portales. I should have driven up to Clovis. I ordered a Juanito's Deluxe. Chile rellano, taco, enchilada, chalupa, beans, rice and grande sopapillo. I asked for green sauce on the side, not poured over. It was provided correctly. Back at the motel, I opened the bag containing my dinner. I was provided a bag of chips and a cup of salsa that neither asked for nor wanted. HOWEVER. My Granda Sopapilla was missing. As were eating utensils and napkins. I called and was told I could come back for the sopapillo. Twice. I am not leaving my motel and driving back to rectify your mistake. The bean chalupa was good, the taco was so-so as the meat was dry and tasteless. As I don't choose to eat the rest with my fingers, I can't judge their taste. *** When paying, I would have preferred not to be asked if I wanted to leave a tip. Please just give the customer either the credit card machine or the receipt and let us discretely provide a tip. The 3 workers and the customer in line behind me do not have a need to know.

Our regular stop when we travel this route. Food is always…read moredelicious, hot. Salad bar ingredients were fresh. Wait staff is on friendly. Decor is chosen to reflect Route 66 memorabilia.

We visited on a busy Saturday night, but the host and waitstaff were attentive and friendly…read morethroughout. The menu offered so many great options, and we settled on the smothered burrito--an excellent choice! It arrived piping hot and was generous enough for two adults to share. Deliciously savory, too!

Every time I visit Tucumcari, I eat at Dells, which is very good. But this time I'm trying…read moresomething different. I decided to try La Cita. I'm glad I did! I visited on a Monday evening, around 5pm. That's usually the time us old folks eat. I had no issue getting a table. Promptly seated, I ordered a beer and my dinner. The menu is a good mix, something for everyone. I ordered the Chili Rellenos. Of course I ordered that. Hey, when in Rome..... My meal was served quick and hot. Waiting a minute to cool was definitely in the cards. No problem, I had my beer, salsa and chips to occupy me while the steam settled. After a bit, I dug in. First fork was the rice. Oh, was that rice ever good! The only problem was that there wasn't enough. I suggest that you order a side of that glorious grain. Fantastic! The refried beans, well, were ok, but just ok. The Hatch greenies, as you'd expect, were outstanding and very flavorful. I ordered them Christmas style, with green and red sauce. Both of those condiments were tasty, but of the two, the green sauce stood out. Boy did it ever. I'll be dreaming of that sauce later tonight. Hopefully my girlfriend doesn't pop into the picture.....OR, maybe she should! LoL, now that would be a dream! Don't worry about parking, as there is more than ample. You can park in the front, the back, either side, and if you're driving a big rig, pulling a trailer, or driving a tank, they've got you covered. Across the street is special parking for those vehicles. More parking outside than tables inside. Pay La Cita a visit for a romantic dinner, or as I did, by yourself....my dream trend may have helped with that. Hey, I may be old, but certainly not dead! Quick Tip: I parked in the back, and when leaving, I took the dirt alley. It was a fun adventure. I'd suggest that you do it during daylight hours though. You never know who you'll run into, or for that matter, over! Let's hope it isn't Skinny Pete or Badger.

My girlfriend and I were very excited to try this place during our short stay in Tucumcari in hopes…read moreof some good, authentic Mexican food. Based off of the other Yelp reviews, I had high hopes, but unfortunately, we were let down by this place. We ordered online and ordered multiple different dishes in order to try them out. Here are the dishes that I got: Brisket Burrito: The meat was dried out and tasted several days old and reheated. The burrito also didn't seem to have the pan fried potatoes that were supposed to be in it. Tacos al Carbon: From the first bite I knew I wasn't going to eat these; the steak tasted weird, with a weird texture, and seemed old. Enchilladas: I got them with beef & green sauce; the beef had a decent flavor and texture. Stuffed Sopapilla: The sopapilla itself had a good comfort food type of taste and texture. I got it with beef & green sauce. The beef had a decent flavor and texture. As for the sides--the Mexican rice just tasted like salt, and the beans were bland and flavorless. If you're looking for fresh, yummy Mexican food--don't waste your money on this place. I have no idea how it has so many good Yelp reviews.