We stopped in Roswell, NM for a short while and found Martin's Capitol Cafe. The food and service…read morewas really good. If you are looking for Mexican food or American food, this is a great place. Loved their crispy tacos! AND, it is close to all the "Close Encounters" in Roswell. Make sure you go to the UFO Museum while in Rosewell.

It is nice to come to a restaurant that is a staple of a community. Most of the time, diners, pizza…read moreshops, ice cream parlors serve this purpose, and sometimes, cafeterias/coffee shops, bakeries do. A little bit less common yet, we find restaurants that provide this space over a long period of time. Martin's Capitol Cafe would be such. We ordered a tamale, carne adovada and a chimichanga. The chimichanga wasn't deep fried but pan fried, which was not common and already a red flag. We got our food and it was just OK. The chips and salsa were good, but the food was OK. My portion was also small, and the rice was a bit dry. Maybe we ordered wrong... The restaurant is also a bit well worn. It adds charm but I think charm that is not backed up with good food is like a band-aid over a bleeding wound.

This was a wonderful find in Roswell. We had just toured the Alien "Museum" and found this to be…read morethe perfect opportunity to return to Earth, as it is just across the street. The staff was attentive, friendly, and offered suggestions regarding the menu. We were surprised to find it so busy for a midweek lunch - but this is always a great indicator of value.

Joseph makes the best micheladas. The guacamole is fresh and their chips are perfectly crispy. We…read morehad the fajitas for dinner which were well cooked and their tortillas tasted fresh.

This place is a small, rustic diner serving good New Mexican cuisine. We were here for breakfast…read moreand we left with full bellies. I had the Picadillo and Eggs and this was great - well spiced ground beef with a side of eggs, this arrived with potatoes and tortillas. It was a nice protein-forward meal and a more unique breakfast option, which I appreciated. The space is no-frills and a bit rustic, but they offer good food at very reasonable prices.

HAIR IN OUR FOOD As a Yelp Elite Member, I take my reviews…read moreseriously and always aim to be fair. I don't like giving bad reviews, but this experience left me disgusted and disappointed. The food was good, and everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. We even packed up leftovers to take home. But just as we were finishing, my grandson's mother noticed a thick, coarse hair on his plate. Finding a hair in food is always stomach-turning, but discovering it after I had already eaten made it worse. It made me wonder: What else did I miss? I showed the hair to our server, who immediately removed the plate--and to be fair, I could tell the hair wasn't from her. The issue was how management handled it: a 10% discount and zero real concern. No apology from a manager, no real effort to make it right--just a small discount and moving on. That response left a bad taste in my mouth. Had it not been for the hair, I would have rated this place 4 stars. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was casual, and the food was enjoyable. But the way this was handled knocked my rating down to 2 stars. We were so put off that, even though our leftovers were packed and ready to go, we left them behind. I debated between 1 and 2 stars but settled on 2 because the food itself was good. That said, this experience made it impossible to recommend this place.

Menudo was delicious. My husband loved it. He wished that…read morethe Pata fell off the bone . Shrimp fajita was tasty. The green chili was yummy. . CONS: Went to the bathroom, flushed the toilet and it's almost like a gasket exploded .WATER everywhere. Plugged in my iPhone at the table and Sparks came out . Corn tortillas were broken would've been better homemade. Uneditable. When traveling through here again, I would definitely stop and give it another try. BUT THE FOOD was good.

Two foodies from Houston on a road trip to Roswell, NM. On day two, we decided on Taqueria Jalisco…read morefor lunch/brunch. Restaurant is located in an old Burger King which is a great use of an empty building. The restaurant is clean and well maintained. We were told to pick our seat and were attended to promptly. While looking around, it appeared that locals dine here. We ordered breakfast and lunch. Foodie number two ordered the Breakfast Tacos plate (egg, potato, and bacon on flour tortillas). Also, we ordered two Gorditas (1- tripas and 1-shredded beef). We washed it down with Mexican Coke Cola (made with real sugar NOT corn syrup). Our food was served hot and fresh. As always, we encourage you to stop by Taqueria Jalisco to give it a try for yourself.

Accidentally found Backdraft Barbecue yesterday as we were taking in some of the old original…read moreRoswell, and it was an amazing find! Housed in an historic old building that has been crafted into a really cool visual background to the scent of hearty barbecue cooking that reels you in. The best is yet to come as you enter and are greeted by super friendly staff, or if you are lucky enough to catch the owner, Tony, working at the grill. And then there is the barbecue...absolutely delicious!! Great selection, but not overwhelming, so that you can quickly get to the best part - eating. They also have a great bar, that is very well stocked, especially with my favorite barbecue accompaniment, whiskey. We left with huge smiles on our faces - great food, great folks, and just a great find that we hope to be back to soon.

The bbq ribs were rather tasty! Sides were excellent . Had it all to go. Will visit again.read more

This place absolutely blew my mind! Who thinks about putting a chile relleno in a burrito!?! It's…read morenew! It's exciting! And let me tell you, it was delicious! It was so rich in flavor and just the right amount of spice. I also tried the carne asada burrito, which was pretty good too, but did not beat the chile relleno. The drive through is a little confusing and pretty packed when we went, but we got through it within 15 minutes. Bonus: it was not a messy eat! If you're on the go and need a driver friendly meal, this is the place to go!

Heads Up for Menudo Lovers from California!…read more If you're used to being offered corn or flour tortillas with your Menudo, be sure to ask for them--otherwise, they'll serve it with plain bread and butter. Also, they don't automatically bring out cilantro, so if you like it with your soup, request it when ordering. Solid Spot for Mexican Food in Roswell Stopped in at Burritos and More while visiting Roswell and had a pretty good experience. The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly, and the food was solid. We ordered: Churros with caramel dipping sauce - Crispy, warm, and the caramel was delicious. Huevos Rancheros - Nicely done, good flavor, and came with beans and potatoes. Menudo - The broth was decent, and the meat was tender. Just be aware of the tortilla situation mentioned above if you're used to a California-style Menudo experience. Overall, it was a good meal, and I'd stop by again if I were in the area. If you're looking for Mexican food in Roswell, this place is worth checking out.

Every trip home to Roswell includes a stop at Popo's. As a New Mexico girl, red and green chile are…read moremy ultimate comfort food, and Popo's never disappoints. The enchiladas, smothered burritos, chile relleno, salsa, queso, rice, beans, and chile were all delicious and full of authentic New Mexico flavor. Beyond the food, I love the family history, local roots, and welcoming atmosphere. It's one of those places that feels like home. Highly recommend!

I was siting in the table and there was riches crawling around disgusting I have been going there a…read morelong time to pick up food but I decided to eat there and after that I never went again

Wow! Such an unexpected pleasure! I believe this used to be hagerman tacos as that's what the gps…read morehad plugged in when we arrived here. We flew into Roswell and were hangry and came across such an unassuming gem. The chips are home cooked to order, the tacos were incredible and the green chili with refried beans and rice was outstanding.