My son and I had lunch here. The food was delicious and the waitress was friendly. So if you're in Tucumcari NM try it on main Street.

This restaurant caught fire April 4 and since then they've been operating out of a good truck. We brought our dog and we could sit outside. There are umbrellas and 3 tables. The roof of the now gutted restaurant plus umbrella provide good shade. Definitely come here for a simple but delicious meal. They've got burritos, tacos etc. Very satisfying meals for very good price. Come support their effort to reopen their restaurant/cafe. read more

SideKix on 66 - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

No service. Waited in line for 15 minutes to ask a question and cashier waited on people behind me. Try it if you TIME and don't care about service. read more

Great food, awesome atmosphere, the service was phenomenal. Donna the owner was very nice gave us some very interesting information about the local Route 66 folklore. read more

66 Themed retro diner. A bit too warm for me. nice hometown-style service, food came out fast and with a bit of attitude from the cook (which added color). Good diner-style burger and fries. Lots to look at but a little worn down too. read more

SideKix on 66 - Inside - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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Like many others, we stopped in during our route 66 trip. It is PERFECT for people doing the trip and in that headspace because it is full on route 66 vibes with the decor and vibe. The service was great. The place only had a few other tables in at the time of our visit which was in the late afternoon, but we were tended to immediately. I ordered a grilled cheese with chilies (NM vibe, you understand) and GF the green chili cheeseburger. After ordering, our server asked, "regular fries, waffles fries, sweet potato fries?" and we both answered with our choice. The food came within a reasonable amount of time. The bread of my grilled cheese was toasted perfectly. The cheese was gooey, and the chilies went really well. I selected just regular, run of the mill fries and they were pretty good. Regarding the chili cheeseburger, GF says, "it was very heavy". Reasonable prices, prompt service, minimal waiting, great campy decor made for a great experience. They even have this thing where you can scan a qr code on the check and pay via a phone on your app, which is awesome. I can't believe the literal only place that I have done this is in a diner on route 66. Anyway, I did notice that they charged us extra for a fries. The prices were very reasonable to begin with and it isn't like it was a lot of money, but it is just the principle that if something has an extra change, you don't offer it as if it comes with the meal you are ordering. Something should have been said like, for example, "do you want fries or waffle fries for x extra?" I felt a little bit shaken down. read more

SideKix on 66 - green chili cheeseburger - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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We go through Tucumcari about 8 times each year - 4 on our way to Kansas City and Minneapolis and 4 on the way back. When we stay in Tucumcari, Kix is the only place we even consider for breakfast. Yes, the hotels serve breakfast, but ....... At Kix, the eggs are cooked the way you like them, the home made sausage is wonderful, biscuits are good sized and fluffy, bacon is crisp, pancakes are plentiful, the gravy is spicy (oh, baby is it good), and there is a plethora of New Mexican and other southwest dishes available. Service is always friendly and efficient. Perhaps, best of all, prices are such you won't even think about regretting not having that hotel "included in the price of your room" serve yourself, clean your own table, mediocre food concoction they call breakfast. Especially if you're old enough to remember any of Route 66, you need to be here to get your Kix. read more

Wow! Best roadside stop, such a unique atmosphere and delicious diner food! We had cheeseburgers and waffle fries. Superb! The waitress was great, attentive and helpful. We also had to try the dessert cakes, yum!!! Do yourself a favor and stop by. The owner is wonderful! Will bookmark to stop again! read more

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We arrived in Tucumcari at dinner time and looked for a place we could get carry-out vegetarian food. Kix on 66 popped up. They don't have an on-line ordering system, but we were staying nearby and just drove over to place our order. As others have mentioned, Kix is decorated like one would expect a Route 66 diner to be. The staff was friendly, and there is a good selection of food. I ordered the cheese omelette with hash browns, and my partner (omnivore) got a turkey sandwich served on toast with a side of chips. The restaurant packaged our food well and provided utensils. The food itself was good. We'd stop here again on our way through town. read more

One of the few places to eat that's open on Sunday evening in this town. Get in early cuz it gets loaded up with hungry customers. Best thing here is the bakery display case, so many tempting cakes. We picked up a slice of Lemon Italian Cream cake to enjoy while on the road. Wide variety of menu items from traditional American food to Mexican favorites. The chile rellenos were pretty good and I recommend getting both red and green sauces. Walkable from the better motels on the road. read more

SideKix on 66 - Chile Relleno with Christmas decorations - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

On a Sunday, it was well worth the wait. We sat at the counter and the kitchen staff were very entertaining. The atmosphere is fun and our waitress was great even under pressure. read more

SideKix on 66 - Mural - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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Went in for a Valentine's day dinner with my wife. She ordered a salad. And a few minutes of eating it backed apparent that there was a lot of brown lettuce. She stopped eating it, told the waitress. She wouldn't eat anything else from there after that. No offer to remove from our bill. The salsa is canned tomato puree. Just not a good place to eat. Post comment edit. The salad in the pictures was 80% unfinished. Did not eat more. I did say we would pay as to not appear to be trying to get something for free. There was no mention of the owner. Your replies to all negative reviews indicate that you cant take constructive criticism. I will post on every avenue available and hope many people see the truth. And your salsa is an absolute joke. I can tell the taste of canned tomatoes, these were canned tomatoes. read more

SideKix on 66 - Brown lettuce - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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Too over crowded and stuffy and service sucks. Iconic okay can't stand on it alone. Over priced over rated shit read more

Traveling across country and pulled off the interstate to take a break here. Got a couple of breakfast burritos to go. Food was obviously freshly prepared and perfectly seasoned. Service was super friendly. read more

I've been through Tucumcari numerous times, but had only been to businesses along Route 40. This time my wife and I decided to go down the Route 40 business route which is also Route 66. We stopped at Kix and were not disappointed. We were seated and served by one of the owners, while the other owner was our cook. We learned the current owners have been on business since April of 2023, after retiring from the trucking industry. The service was beyond top notch. My wife and I both ordered the Chicken Tortilla Soup, and the Grilled Cheese with Hatch Chilies and fries. The soup had a chili flavor to it and was very good. The grilled cheese sandwiches were off the chart great and I could I eat this several times a week. The fries were also very good, better than most. This is truly a mom and pops business with great food and you must go in there and support them. Do it now!! read more

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Passing throug, got gas and noticed it was packed. Stopped and sat at the bar. Busy but got served right away with menu and drink. Took my order and food was placed in front of me pretty soon. Sat in front of the kitchen and it was a hot bed of cooks getting orders out. Ambiance is playing up the Route 66 with old license plates and souvenirs. Clean and well run. Would hit it again!! read more

Good food , nice waitresses, love the Route 66 decor ! Also has nice souvenirs to choose from. I definitely want to come back in 2026 ! Route 66 anniversary read more

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The food was good and so was the service. Its shame they had a fire in the kitchen. They closed. I wish they would make the repairs and open back up. read more

Whenever we drive thru from Kansas city to El Paso (home) we usually do penny's diner but I wanted to try this place. Hands down very good. I had the chili burger with hand cut fries & hubs has the chili rellenos. Very good. The rellenos plate is big enough to feed 2 if you're not that hungry...definitely get the homemade carrot cake made by the owner. She's very nice. read more

SideKix on 66 - Menu - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

If you are looking for a delicious diner with something for everyone, this is your place. Located on the Historic Route 66 and across from the Roadrunner Lodge, this classic diner serves a delicious breakfast to start your day. Their morning menu had the beat breakfast names. Everyone ordered something from here. We were there early on a Sunday since we were driving out and it wasn't crowded. But the crowds did pick up by 8am. Skip the big chains and support local business! read more

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We stopped here for a quick breakfast on the way out of town. Quick friendly service! We ordered orange juice and decided to split the french toast (4 halves of texas toast. ) The juice tasted like Tang to us, I would not recommend it. The French toast was good as was the syrup. The best part was the service. Well done! read more

SideKix on 66 - Sign outside - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

I ordered the Mound of Potatoes and asked for sausage to be added. After a few bites I told the server (who was really nice and listened, (Samantha) that they forgot the sausage. They made another plate but this time put the sausage just underneath the topped eggs; so for $2.99 I got about a Tablespoon of sausage! I would have ordered the patties 2 for $4.49 if I had known that the sausage was put on as a condiment! I addressed the owner and my advice was to put the description of the sausage; which he said was a handful; that is their measurement! Not worth it. We are locals and have frequented this business but no more. Their quantity has been reduced since they first opened. read more

Been stopping here for years and finally decided to write a review. This is our go-to place for breakfast when driving to or from Texas. The food is always great and we have tried lots of things over the years. The service is impeccable - unless the place is mobbed which it often is because the food is so good. Good combination of booths and counter seating give you the choice. Now all I have to do is figure out how to time my return home to permit another breakfast. Highly recommended. read more

Food was delicious and the staff was friendly and fast! Fun atmosphere reminiscent of days in the past. Get a cinnamon roll!

Super fun diner in Tucumcari! I had the Chicken Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. It was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy. The batter was light and flavorful. Staff was friendly and service was good. Make sure you check out their bakery counter, they looked delicious! read more

SideKix on 66 - Chicken Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

What a fun place! We stopped for breakfast. The food was delicious and service was friendly. We did not order pankix, even though they were recommended! read more

Nice diner. Great burger. The fries were excellent. Get a shake. Perfect texture and taste. The Mexican combo plate was just okay. Ground beef in the enchilada. But the taco was delicious. read more

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The inside of the diner is cute and kitchsy. It feels right for Route 66. They have a bakery case full of homemade cakes and cheesecakes that look like a million bucks. We tried the blueberry lemon and a chocolate chip one. Both were good, though a touch on the dry side. The food itself was typical diner food. Portions were average, if not on the small side. My French dip had sliced beef, but no cheese. Just bread, meat, and au jus. That was a little weird. The onion rings were great! Fries were okay. Burger was fine. Nothing to write home about, but friendly, efficient service. Update: I removed my paragraph about the town being depressed and isolated. The town shouldn't have any bearing on the diner. I didn't see the whole town, such as the museums, but I stand by the fact that the historic Route 66 portion is lined with shuttered and run-down businesses. Also, I should've read the menu more carefully. I'll keep that in mind next time I order a French dip. read more

Small portions & no flavor. We were seated but the food wasn't tasty.......we won't me coming back or visiting

Fantastic food and service. Stopped in for breakfast and got a treat of bfast burrito smothered in their homemade green sauce with chips and salsa. Definitely will be back! read more

Cute little diner with delicious food! I had the Christmas sauce on the huevos rancheros and it was DELICIOUS!

It's a breakfast diner that opens early. It is very convenient for the traveler who wants to get an early start. The waitress is friendly, and the coffee was hot and plentiful. It is too bad their cook was in such a hurry to cook our breakfast. Our French toast was raw, and so was the bacon. Doubt we'll stop in here to eat again. read more

SideKix on 66 - Front of restaurant - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

I'm guessing food quality has only recently declined here considering all of these glowing reviews. But there are definitely corners being cut now.. Biscuits came hard and inedible, not fresh. White gravy was awful, thin and tasted like milk. Chorizo was dry. One hash brown nearly burnt. My $13 omelet had very little avocado, which was also hard and unripe. Server forgot a side hash brown until our meal was nearly over (it was oily but much better this time). I don't even think the green hatch chile sauce was fresh. It tasted canned. I enjoy old Route 66 diners like this one, and I'm glad they're alive & kicking. But they gotta do better than this. read more

The service was top notch. We were welcomed and seated promptly. The food was delicious. My husband has the smothered burrito and I had the smothered hash browns. Portions were large. read more

SideKix on 66 - Christmas smothered burrito - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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We had Spectacular & personable service. Great food options. Loved the vibe/decor and super convenient to our overnight stay at Roadrunner Lodge! We will be back on our trips through! read more

SideKix on 66 - diners at a diner - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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What a cute place to get breakfast. We sat outside and it was very breezy. The service was great. Based on the reviews I should of had the breakfast burrito but wasn't that hungry. I had the 66 eggstravganza (2 egg which Were cooked perfectly, two strips of bacon which again was delicious and cook it how I like them, hash browns which were okay, and a few silver dollar sized of their pankixs, which were also good). My husband had the two fer, eggs, bacon and pancakes. The real treat for us was their doggy menu. For a little one we ordered the 4 ounces of beef, in a 2 bowl dish came out a freshly cooked hamburger cut up and kibble with 2 milk bones and a separate dish of water. As a doggy mom whose little one hasn't eaten much on this road trip, this was a godsend. read more

SideKix on 66 - Inside - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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Stopped for breakfast on Father's Day. The restaurant was slammed, but we managed to get seating and waited patiently. I'm very glad we did! My wife and I, following our normal custom, split a single breakfast. We chose biscuits with sausage gravy, hash browns, bacon and eggs over easy. If you are from Albuquerque and expect a Weck's portion of hash browns, you will be disappointed. We however were quite happy with the reduced pile of potatoes. Less to be thrown away for us. The eggs were perfect, the bacon tasty, but I thought the star of the dish was the sausage used in the gravy. It was a taste I don't encounter often, and it wasn't overpowering at all. Possibly a light dusting of sage? Regardless, it made a delightful gravy which paired well with their buttermilk biscuits. Next time we head through, we will certainly stop again. read more

Excellent lunch at a classic cafe! Homemade ranch dressing is always a sign of a great place to eat. The Cobb salad was fresh & Philly cheese stake was perfection. Hubs said the onion rings were the best he's ever had - ditto on the homemade carrot cake. We saw several amazing milkshakes being made. Big menu so there were plenty of choices. Saturday lunch was packed so the food took some time, but it was worth the wait. Has fun little Rt 66 things to buy! Highly recommend. read more

I was visiting from Ca and searching for a southern breakfast. This restaurant was the best! Everything I ordered was full of flavor. The biscuit was the best i've ever eaten. The grits were creamy and cooked perfectly. The staff were so friendly and the owner even introduced me to his wife and the cook. Very sweet place with exceptional food. read more

SideKix on 66 - Best biscuit ever - American Near Me - Tucumcari, New Mexico

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It was ok. Got a lighter burger and it was nothing special. Probably wouldn't get it again. Prices were ok but a bit high.