If you find yourself driftin' through Roswell, folks'll point you straight toward Cowboy Cafe like…read moreit's gospel and truth be told, it's earned that reputation. Now I'll say this... I rode in half expectin' a little more alien flair maybe a green fella slingin' hash behind the counter but that ain't the hand they deal. What you do get is a clean joint, friendly service, and a plate that shows up honest and hot. That patty melt? Solid. Crispy, greasy in the right way, and worth the stop. Breakfast holds its own too eggs done right, no nonsense, just good fuel for the road. And for the record, the whole UFO business traces back to the Roswell Incident, which actually went down a ways outside of town but Roswell's been carryin' that legend ever since. End of the day, Cowboy Cafe ain't about gimmicks it's about doin' simple food right. Clean place, good service, strong local backing. Not quite outta this world... but a dependable stop all the same.

Years later and still the same- sweet waitstaff, but food is subpar…read more I asked for a DRY pancake and it came out crispy- and tasted like a funnel cake The egg whites- good- lots of butter again, but I didn't specify anything there. Coffee is always good

Stellar Coffee is such a cool spot with an inviting coffeehouse atmosphere. I try and stop here…read moreeach time I'm in Roswell. This time, I was warmly greeted with a smile. With the choice of music playing, and plenty of seating, Icould easily spend a few hours if I wasn't just passing through. The cold brew was flavorful and strong, although unfortunately it wasn't very cold. I also appreciated the excellent service. When I asked if they could make a turkey croissant that wasn't on the menu, they simply said, "No problem!" That kind of flexibility goes a long way. The green chili turkey panini was just okay. The green chili didn't taste particularly fresh, and the yellow mustard wasn't really my thing. For such a cool and unique coffeehouse, I'd love to see the food menu get a little more creative. Overall, a great atmosphere and friendly service make Stellar Coffee worth a stop, especially if you're looking for a comfortable place to hang out with a good cup of coffee.

A nice spot on the main strip of Roswell for coffee…read more Coffee was good. Lot of selections for the beans to choose from, if you opt for a pour over like me. Was pleased with the coffee Service was ehh. The guy at the front just seemed like he didn't want to be there, which I get it. But that has been my experience here in New Mexico thus far. A lot of non charismatic service, possibly due to too much weed on their time off haha they were pretty behind too, & busy. Lot of orders to fill The ambiance was chill, & hipster. Not much alien stuff going on in there, Interestingly enough. A good spot to hang though!

Arrived for happy hour. Jim Beam in the well was half price and Beer on tap was $4 a pint. I recall…read morelittle afterwards except not really caring for the strange addition of avocado smothered atop burnt tortilla chips. I also vaguely recalled asking the bartender for their favorite dish, and ordering it, and thinking the chicken flautas tasted exactly like the nachos. The ambiance is friendly and pleasant. Live music! This is the place locals go. Especially crowded Friday and weekends

Anyone looking for a delicious restaurant in Roswell, NM, we recommend Geli's Mexican Restaurant on…read moreMain Street. They've only been open for a month at this location. They had live music, delicious food and drinks, and the best flan dessert I've ever had!! We recommend trying the following: *Enchilada Plate with shredded beef in green & red salsa. *Green chile cheese dip *Shrimp tacos *Chicken chimichanga *margaritas We had excellent customer service and the restaurant was big enough for large groups. Check it out when in the area! Happy Yelping :)

Decent breakfast. Substitutions welcomed…read more I loved that chips and salsa were served with breakfast. At no charge. Even though we were from out of town, we were treated like family.

We were driving from Lincoln to Ft Sumner and decided to stop at Terrys for breakfast, and let just…read moresay we are soooo glad we did. The great food, good portions and fantastic staff, we needed a bed vs a long drive but every bit was worth the food coma!!

Family-owned restaurant with great Mexican food at reasonable prices and friendly service.read more

The food was excellent. I had the Mexican pizza, my husband had a green Chile cheeseburger & we…read moreshared the green chile queso. It was all delicious & if your a whimp when it comes to spicy food like me, you'll be glad to know the green chile is not spicy, just delicious.

Delicious. on point flavors and great friendly service!…read more Ample parking and spacious layout!

Not a fan. The food to me was average. Staff was excellent…read moreand inside was clean and well run. We just thought the salsa was too mild and overall food was just average. Stopped there because we stayed overnight next door but would try another place next time.

Excellent donuts! The red velvet and maple long John with raspberry filling were phenomenal! The…read moreservice is so nice and they get people's order taken care of quickly.

Best doughnut I've had in...forever. So fricken good. Old fashioned, apple fritter, cake…read moredonuts--all SO good!! AND they have kolaches. I had never heard of these, but they're similar to what we call hot dog buns in San Francisco and buy at Chinese bakeries. Highly recommend. Also love their hours, open at 5 AM! My oniy critique would be their coffee, it's just meh and they don't offer real half and half, just creamer in the little plastic container.,

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 is our favorite Roswell stop! We simply cannot visit without eating here. Anthony is amazing!…read moreWe went once and went back 8 months later and he actually remembered us. We are from an entire state away! The very first visit, I asked if I could take photos because we travel a lot and it's kind of a thing we like to do. We love promoting local businesses. He not only said yes, he took photos of my daughter and I! We love coming here! The food is fabulous and rhe staff couldn't be friendlier! It's literally "Out of this world" (I had to)

Ending 2025 on a positive note…read more If you are an uppity person, you will not enjoy Hop in Cafe in Roswell, NM, as yes - I will admit - it is in dire need of perhaps remodeling in the women's restroom but a deep cleaning all over the place as well. It's a reasonably sized patriotic diner on the side side of the alien-themed town. But the service on November 29, 2025, was wonderful. Very down-to-earth. I popped in to get a table for 5. I warned the first waitress I had that my company would be much later and I could wait elsewhere if necessary. She wouldn't have it. She asked what I was drinking and brought out an orange juice to me promptly. I had great conversation with her afterwards. Once my party finally arrived, my waitress's shift was over so we switched to a younger much less experienced girl, but she was still fine to me. My ex was less impressed and proceeded to speak negatively about the "people of Roswell," but I'll keep it positive... at least he paid for lunch. I covered the tip since I appreciated their welcoming, warm attitudes. All of our burgers were juicy - not overly greasy. The portions were huge. If you're law enforcement or military, you will be especially appreciated here - and thank you for your service. Ample parking out front.