The best food of our entire vacation! The owner was so welcoming and our waitress was great. Our group had the following, and everyone loved every single item: Chips and salsa with side of green chili cream sauce Pork omelette Loaded biscuits and gravy Veggie omelette Pancakes Breakfast tacos We will absolutely go back here the next time we're in Ruidoso. read more

The face the server made when I asked about the chicken fried steak and eggs convinced me to order it! I was seriously impressed (see picture) it was crunchy but not greasy, the eggs fluffy and buttery and the potatoes perfectly well done! The best/funniest part was when our charming but direct server in reply to my "give the chef my compliments" she deadpanned "he's just a guy named Juan who cooks" Well Juan you are officially a chef now because we say so! Seriously, this food is spectacular as is the service and ambiance! read more

Tina's Cafe - Chicken fried steak & eggs! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

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We had breakfast at Tina's. Lots of great items to chose from. I took the breakfast sandwich which was a huge serving of sausage egg and cheese. It was absolutely delicious. My husband chose the sausage and gravy over biscuits and was just as pleased. Our lovely waitress (dark hair, very friendly) as such a nice addition to the restaurant. Gave us tips on where to go in Ruidoso. read more

Tina's Cafe - Sausage & Egg Breakfast Sandwich. Delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Food was tasty. The service was good, friendly. Ambiance was... Cafe :). So it was a nice little spot to eat. I do recommend it :)

Taco Salad is horrible do not recommend they can do better! Soggy shell not crispy at all. I have other type of food here which was very delicious ! Which was the Chicken Pot pie . Which I included a photo Taco salad was horrible! read more

Tina's Cafe - Chicken Pot Pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Nice cute, quaint lil place that's nicely decorated with local art that's for sale. We ordered the Chicken fried steak with green Chile and cheese, scrambled eggs, and choice of bread, i chose English muffin. Server was friendly and service was good. Prices are decent. Chicken fried steak was ok, had more crust than meat and meat was a lil tough but it was decent. Didn't care for the hash browns, they were soggy. Eggs were cooked properly. Green chiles added a lil flare to the meal. There was an upcharge for the green chile and cheese. Great service, friendly staff. Our server even took the time to show us her pics of the rare northern lights 2 nights ago. read more

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This is my favorite spot for my daily getaways to Ruidoso! Friendly staff, good tunes and delicious food! Also good drinks if you want 'em! read more

Tina's Cafe - Yep - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Stopped in here passing through ruidoso. Very clean, nice new looking place. Our server was great!! Very helpful and attentive. Highly recommend this place read more

Tina's Cafe - No name burrito Christmas style (red and green chile) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

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Soooooo good. Like excellent good. Great service. Love Dixie. The green chile cream sauce is to die for. A must stop when in ruidoso.

My wife and I split a New Mexico Bowl and a Cinnamon Roll - both were delicious! Highly recommend the Green Chile Pork.

We are visiting Ruidoso from Tucson during Spring Break. We already know we like New Mexican food. This place has the best New Mexican food we have ever tasted. We were told our wait would be 30 minutes but we were actually seated after 15 minutes. Our server(Summer) was friendly and speedy. We will definitely return. Kudos to Tina's Cafe. read more

Food was fantastic No Name Burrito with Christmas in the side so good Fruit plate tasted good but high price Pancakes good Service was ok but our food sat on warming shelf for ten minutes or so-not the norm though Ambiance was good as usual You have to come in and eat here read more

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Tina's Cafe was referred to us by Linn Tanner (owner Tanner Traditions, an Indian jewelry store). The facility is very nice and I understand that Tina moved there somewhat recently. Service was very good and attentive. I recognized Tina from a Facebook pic and she spent several minutes at our table talking to us and introducing us to her new GM. The dishes were excellent. I had one of the lunch specials; an Asian style shrimp salad. The shrimp were big and excellent. My wife had chicken enchiladas which were excellent. The enchiladas were served in a different manner to us. Not rolled but stacked (3) and was a winner. This is our third extended visit to Ruidoso and not sure why we were not familiar with this place. Dinner is served on Friday nights and we might give that a try. In short, we were very pleased in all aspects and will definitely return. read more

True "diner" service (excellent from start to finish); art on the walls; spacious patio; cinnamon rolls the size of your head. Enough said. :-) read more

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We did not know that they closed mid-day and we were seated next to the restrooms. No one told us that it was near closing time. We ordered our food and when we were looking for our waitress, she was cleaning the toilet with bleach right next to our table. I called another lady over and explain that the smell was overwhelming and she said, well we are closed. She commented that the waitress cleaning the toilet did not make enough money so she worked extra cleaning the restrooms to make more money. The poor little white girl looked like Cinderella and the fat ladies standing around were like the wicked step sisters. What a bad experience and I will never go back. read more

Very disappointed ... Biscuit was not fresh( close to hockey puck/warmed up) Pancake was well done-to the point of almost burnt, over easy eggs were closer to over raw. Done for this year-might try again next year... read more

We had breakfast yesterday at Tina's. With all the great reviews, maybe our meals were a one off - not sure. The staff was great, very attentive, but the food was below average. My husband got a short stack which was fine, but both of us had eggs that I'm convinced were pored from a container and not fresh cracked eggs - also served cold. Coffee was ok. Bacon was fine. Don't think we will be back for breakfast. read more

After a short wait on a busy day we finally sat down. Honestly, the service wasn't too great. The menu was given to us and not much was said by our waitress at any other point. But the food overall was good. I don't know if you can tell from the pic, but the portion was pretty small. I ordered the chile relleno (a favorite of mine) and was a bit disappointed at how small it was. My boyfriend ordered the lunch burrito and although it tasted good, it was also a bit on the smaller side. But the food was undeniably good. read more

Tina's Cafe - Chile relleno- good but smaller than expected - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

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During a recent trip to Ruidoso we were drawn to this place by the Yelp reviews and let me tell you they were spot on. This place is a gem. While a little hard to find on the back side of the shopping center, the food and Ambiance was perfect. We got the No Name burrito and the Eggs Benedict and both were really good and more than filling. I really had a hard time finishing the burrito. Our server was always on top of filling the coffee and even talked us into the cinnamon roll which was great as a sweet treat later in the day. We will totally be back on our next trip. read more

Tina's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

My 2nd time here around 6:30 pm and my stay is usually an hr. Bartender and server, Stephanie rocks the bar and my Martini(s). All the servers are busting it here and hold positive fun attitudes. The salad i ordered was the Spinach w grilled chicken and the garlic balsamic dressing was . Very fresh and delicious, very presentable, and the chicken was juicy, tender and delicious. Restaurant is clean so are the restrooms, they kept up with it despite the busy atmosphere. Music is like a soap opera tune and very relaxing. Yes kid friendly and all around fabulous for a date night or solo like me read more

Tina's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Once I discovered their "pig candy" cinnamon roll about 15 years ago it's all I needed! We enjoy brunch here as a couple, with friends, and with family as often as possible! read more

Good service. Prices are fair, entree are good size and the service was attentive. Menu was interesting. A little loud for good conversation but otherwise enjoyable. read more

Tina's was amazing! Our entire party had a great experience. Food was delicious, ambiance was great and our waitress, Dixie, was friendly and amazing. We went on a weekday morning for breakfast and will definitely return! It was not too crowded and we were seated very quickly. Hands down the best breakfast we had in Ruidoso. Lunch is amazing there, too! Can't wait to return to try the cakes read more

The best breakfast in Ruidoso in my opinion if you just want a traditional breakfast, I got a combo plate with eggs, bacon, potatoes and a biscuit. Everything was really good. We also added on a pancake, that was yum! Recommend ordering your potatoes crispy! read more

Best chicken pot pie I've ever had !! I rarely eat out , however Tina's has the best surprise specials!! And the salad with its little goodies ? Perfect ! Enough for two, but I ate it all...yummy read more

Tina's Cafe - Omg! The chicken pot pie at Tina's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Wonderful Music, nice patio, good food, excellent presentation, amazingly fair price, fantastic service. On the door, 18 inches off the ground, is a sign, presumably for dogs, letting them know they are Not Allowed.... UNLESS they are service dogs. A long legalese paragraph of blather follows to define "service dog." Someone clearly has canine phobia. Happily, I don't give a flip about the silly rules, and Charles doesn't either, but the waitstaff needs to relax. I had the impression Tina puts cigarettes out on waitresses allowing a dog to eat off a plate, or God Forbid, bark! Biscuits and Gravy with sausage $2 extra? No, No, NO! Sausage gravy is standard fare. Anyone ordering S&G knows this fundamental truth! Adding sausage crumbles as a topping screams: "We Have NO Idea, and We May be from Manhattan!!" I'll return for Quiche with my stuffy East Coast relatives. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Ruidiso. Cream green sauce is perfect. Margaritas are yummy. And don't even look in the dessert case!

We are back at Tina's for the third time on our annual visit to Ruidoso. They continually offer the best food and exemplary service we've found anywhere in Ruidoso. Everyone here is friendly, attentive, and obviously care a lot about what's coming out of the kitchen. The dining room is fresh, tidy, and modern. It's a relaxing and enjoyable spot with some great local art on display as well. Tina can be seen walking the floor doing QC & this inspires us. Don't miss the green chile cream sauce! read more

Tina's Cafe - a group of people sitting at tables - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Had breakfast here today. It's a very nice little cafe. I had a sausage omelet, and husband had bacon omelet. They were so big, and fluffy and fresh! The potatoes along side were very good. We each took half the meal home to have for dinner. The coffee is very good as well. Didn't have a pastry but the server told me oftentimes diners get a dessert after breakfast. Staff pleasant and personable. Clean establishment. I would definitely come here again. Watch out, the drive you think going to the diner is actually a one way parking lot. I went the wrong way twice with no problems but you might not be so lucky. read more

Our server David was awesome. The food as you can see in the pictures was delicious. We understand that Tina's has recently moved into this location and it's large and has different seating areas. Very nice. They were not too busy at the time we arrived and we didn't have to wait to get seated. When we come back to Ruidoso we will definitely come back. read more

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Yum food. The beans were super good. Great prices. Chill atmosphere. We didn't get to try any baked goods.

The food here is so delicious! We all ordered different things to taste each. I had the Puff Pastry with pork. That green chile sauce is good enough to bathe in! You can't go wrong with any dish that has it. We went back the next day for the cinnamon rolls and our waitress recognized us and had them to us quickly. 10/10 all around. read more

My wife and I visited Ruidoso for the first time and this was the first place we ate out at. The food was awesome, the vibe was great and the service was excellent. We got there at a great time (before 10am) so it was nice before the crowd came. They have a nice little bar in the back I would love to try when we come back again! 10/10! read more

Tina's Cafe - Migas (Chorizo Migas) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Came by Sunday for brunch before noon. Private parking lot available. We were told a 40 minute wait - but only waited around 20 or so because seats at the bar opened up and we opted to eat there. Food was tasty, portions are big, service was pretty quick despite them being slammed. This is a great date spot & great place for brunch! They serve mimosas by the glass or pitcher. The next time that I come, I'd like to try their pig candy style cinnamon roll. Looks delicious! Good experience, I'll be back. read more

Tina's Cafe - Lavender Lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

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Really liked this place until tonight. Food is excellent (though the red sauce is WAYYYY too hot). Service is usually good. But tonight our waitress was rude, aggressive and condescending. Wow was she aggressively rude! Unbelievable. From the moment she came to take our orders, she was shockingly rude. We finally got up and left the restaurant! Talked to the manager and the girl straight up lied about her behavior. I didn't get the idea that she would have any consequences or even be talked to about her attitude. Will NEVER go back. read more

Been here a several times and the food has always been delicious; the staff here are friendly and I like the scenery and laid back feel this cafe has. Ruidoso is always an exciting experience. read more

Tina's Cafe - Corona Sunrises to start the weekend, cheers! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Very nice restaurant cool morning so we ate on the patio I had a basic breakfast the bacon was sliced thinner than I thought possible. My wife had the eggs benedict with Tina's cream green chili sauce. Coffee was weak but plentiful. read more

To describe this place in one word, "Awesome"! The employees are all friendly, the food is excellent, the prices are hard to beat, and the atmosphere is inviting and relaxing! There's indoor dining, outdoor patio dining, and they also have a bar area where, when in the morning hours while waiting patiently for your name to be called for seating, it also serves as an overflow area to sit and wait. Speaking of which we were told (at 10:15am) it would be a 20-25 minute wait, but actually was only about 15 minutes before they called us. We were seated outside on the patio. With the shade and a nice breeze, it was very comfortable and relaxing. Our Server was prompt and friendly. The menu provided a lot of enticing breakfast choices, including breakfasts plates, breakfast bowls, huge 3 egg omelettes, biscuits and gravy, breakfast tacos, and an oversized cinnamon roll that looked delicious (to name just a few). I ultimately chose their "No Name Burrito". This baby comes loaded with bacon, sausage, chorizo potato, egg, green chile, cheese, and comes smothered with either red sauce or Tina's green chile cream sauce (I chose the latter), $11.00. It was about a 25 minute wait for the meal to arrive but the time went by quickly and it was well worth the wait. The "No Name Burrito" was amazing! Hot, fresh, loaded with the above described ingredients - it hit all the taste buds perfectly! I really enjoyed it! I was told that this is one of their favorites, and I can understand why! I highly recommended this! This is a great place (see opening two sentences). Thank you "Tina" and Staff for such a pleasurable experience. This is an easy 5 Stars, and I highly recommend you check them out when visiting Ruidoso. We'll be back. Hours of operation: Mon:Closed Tue:7:00am-3:00pm Wed:7:00am-3:00pm Thu:7:00am-3:00pm Fri:7:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm Sat:7:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm Sun:7:00am-3:00pm read more

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*** very filling portions at a Ruidoso, NM, cafe *** My brother and I woke up starving for breakfast burritos after getting into the family cabin late the previous night. So naturally we searched for a local place and came up with Tina's Cafe. ENVIRONMENT Tina's Cafe is not easy to see from Sudderth Dr. Look for the Boulder Plaza. Tina's is behind "White Dove." SERVICE Friendly and welcoming. Part of my large takeout order was incorrect. Because it was all packed so well and it was a large order, we decided to just take it back to the cabin without checking it before we left. MY FAVORITE PART... The green chile sausage burrito. NOT SO FAVORITE PART... My brother's order was wrong. I should have listened to the taller guy, John, who took my order and not paid until after I checked the order. Lol. THE GRUB Each breakfast burrito was $9.50. I ordered 8 of them - each of them special, so it's cool that they will accommodate requests. My daughters shared a New Mexico breakfast plate. I was sad to learn that they did not include the biscuits I ordered. Overall, they thought it was okay. For a total of $93.24 with tax included, I figured that even while part of my order was incorrect and missing, the portions were incredible. You won't go hungry if you order a breakfast burrito - smothered or not! PARKING There's plenty of free parking in the shared plaza lot. OVERALL It may or may not be on my radar the next time I'm in Ruidoso. | Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Environment: 4 | Price: 4 | read more

Tina's Cafe - Breakfast burrito with sausage, egg, cheese & green chile - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ruidoso, New Mexico

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Food was outstanding - green chili chicken Alfredo & spicy garlic shrimp with crostinis. Yum! The sauce on the shrimp was perfect and crostinis were more than enough for the shrimps. Cocktails also tasty, Tito's salty dog. The BEST carrot cake I've ever had and believe me, I know good carrot cake. Ultra flaky crust on the homemade cherry pie. Not too sweet, not too tart, just perfect. We returned for brunch the next day. Hubs got the biscuits smothered with gravy/eggs/cheese/bacon/sausage which was a great blend. You could taste every ingredient. I settled on the fruit bowl which had a terrific assortment . Let's talk portions. H. U. G. E. We had left overs from his dinner Alfredo and brunch biscuits and even my fruit. Terrific Bloody Mary. Great service from Zachary! He even answered our questions about places to go here in Ruidosa. Love that you can eat outside! Recommend this restaurant when you're here. They do everything well! read more