Zocca Coffee

We went to Michael J's expecting a mediocre experience based on the reviews we'd seen, and left…read moreabsolutely puzzled that they're not higher rated. The interior was charming and surprisingly classy. The service was attentive and helpful, and the food was great. They were very accommodating of our two year old. We had low expectations and ended up wonderfully surprised with a nice dinner. We would absolutely return!

So disappointed. My…read morefriends and I were in town for the Ironman race and of course needed to carb load so gave Michael J's a shot. The server was friendly enough, but barely. They were out of the wine my friend requested and did not have cranberry juice for a cran/soda for me. Not off to a good start. The bread was mediocre at best. And the server didn't offer to do olive oil/red wine mix for us. I was craving something fresh so I ordered a Caprese salad to start. There was nothing great about it. The mozzarella was thick and dense. I also ordered a garden salad and lasagna. The garden salad smelled and tasted like dirt - like it had not been washed - that got pushed to the side and uneaten. The lasagna - ugggggg - how do you screw up lasagna???? There were gobs of ricotta cheese on top of the dish - literally piles of cheese- and not in a good way. I scraped most of it off and set it aside. The dish itself was bland and greasy. Honestly, Stouffers makes better lasagna - truth. We were offered dessert but passed. Ben and Jerry's was a safer bet. Overall I'd rate this meal a 2 out of 10 - they had Diet Coke so that was a win.

The duckhorn sauv blanc on the patio

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Other half of the lasagna portion size is great!

Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room

3.9(476 reviews)

1.9 mi

Rio Grande is a regular stop for us on our monthly visits to Ruidoso. The food is amazing, it never…read moredisappoints. Also the staff at Rio Grande is the best in town. They are always so welcoming and make you feel at home. We really enjoy sitting at the bar top. Leroy is amazing, always so cordial and right there for our every need.

Stays open when other places are closed. Friendly staff, has upstairs dining inside of out on the…read moredeck. Small parking lot, not the easiest but worth the hassle. The food was great. We had a party of 8 and there were no complaints. I ordered the pork chop with a glaze sauce that was great. The mixed vegetables were seasoned and full of flavor. The dish was topped off with mashed potatoes. My wife got one of the specialty burgers, which is what many in our party ordered. This is worth coming back to eat at.

Patio dining!

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Sangria and select black cherry coke

Cafe Rio

3.8(472 reviews)

Consistently in their offerings. Everything is prepared with quality ingredients. From the sweet,…read moretrue tasting sen dried tomatoes to the Italian sausage they don't skimp on the quality and quantity of toppings. The dough is made in house and is light and airy. They even sell the dough, if you want to take a crack of making your own pizza at home. Their pizza sauce is also homemade and has the perfect amount of thickness and sweetness. They have great salads too. I am particularly fond of d of the Greek salad. The offerings of greens and veggies is amazing. The atmosphere is lively with the pizza made in the Front of the House. You see the hand tossing up close and personal. It's a stall place, and looks chaotic, fut if you pay attention the staff maneuvers around the place like a well choreographed ballet. The staff still takes the time to get to know the guests and touch every tables often. I've reviewed this place before and it never ceases to amaze me.

We just had lunch here for the first time and it was amazing!…read more The Greek salad with fresh feta and pickled veggies was elevated with the cornichons and caper berries. 10/10! We chose The Connoisseur pizza ( Italian sausage, red onions, garlic, topped with house-made ricotta). It was divine! 10/10 For what appeared to be a hole in the wall pizza place, they have really elevated food. I highly recommend this place. It did not disappoint! The service was impeccable. We will return our next trip to Ruidoso.

Chef salad. way good!

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The Ranchers Steak & Seafood Restaurant

3.5(270 reviews)

•$$$

I wanted to rave about this restaurant, as we had our hearts set on steak and seafood. I had the…read moresteak sandwich which was quite a good size portion with nice dipping sauce. Lots of french fries come with the platter. My husband had the catfish and fries. The catfish was a bit over cooked. The food was good, but not delicious. Without the dipping sauce the sandwich was quite dry. The service was fine, our waiter was a bit slow on checking up on things, however. All in all, would probably not return.

Great service and good was amazing. Escargot was on…read morepoint!!! The catfish was cooked great!

Brussel sprouts

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Downshift Brewing

4.1(246 reviews)

Huge smash burgers and delicious pizza with the tiny pepperonis . Really coo environment and nice…read morepeople.

One of our favorite pizza joints in the area. Great atmosphere and beer choices!…read more Great place for large parties or intimate date night! The pizza was so yummy and wasn't too difficult getting a table any of the times we've been here. Definitely a must do in Ruidoso!

Downshift Riverside Tap Wall

Downshift Brewing - House made tender meatballs served on toasted bread with creamy mozzarella & fresh basil. Side of housemade Italian pasta salad.

House made tender meatballs served on toasted bread with creamy mozzarella & fresh basil. Side of housemade Italian pasta salad.

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Grab your Beer-to-go available in 4 packs or growlers from either of our locations!

Noisy Water Winery

4.3(108 reviews)

Had a wonderful afternoon inside the "premium reserve" side of the Noisy Waters Winery. My best…read morefriend and I sat upstairs in the "Library" Balcony overlooking the Main Street. E had a couple glasses of out favorite, and a wonderful Charcuterie Board. Everyone we spoke to here were very friendly and helpful and fun to talk to. We had the most relaxing afternoon. If you park behind the establishment, there are a lot of stairs to get here

Very welcoming staff in a beautiful place. We tasted a few things at the bar, ordered a couple of…read moreglasses for the Hatch Chili Wine, and headed outside to the patio to sip and watch the world go by. When we went back in, we bought a bottle. Really enjoyed our afternoon and can't wait to taste this wine again!

Ristra of chile

A thing of beauty

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View from inside

Noisy Water Winery

4.1(24 reviews)

Amazing place! The wine and charcuterie board is delicious. We stopped by twice when visiting…read moreRuidoso. The staff is friendly. Theres a lot of good merchandise. It's kid friendly. Great place for lunch, dinner, or just a drink.

We had a great wine tasting experience here! It was $15 for a selection of 4 different wines, and…read moreeach one we had was great. I love a good Cabernet, and they've got an award winning reserve that was excellent. They also just opened up their upstairs "secret" room, which we were able to look around and enjoy as well.

Perfect with their array of wines!

Enchanted Vine November 2023

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On tap

Nana's Yummy Cupcakes

3.6(52 reviews)

What a "sweet" place, and a great escape from the rain outside!…read more The owners were extremely friendly and welcoming, and the cupcakes were delicious! We most definitely will be returning! Highly recommended!

Walking around midtown today after lunch and decided to grab some cupcakes to-go. Picked up a…read morechocolate buttercream, German chocolate and a strawberry cupcake. We've tried the pistachio cupcake before as well, delicious! The strawberry was my favorite out of the 3 we purchased today, perfectly sweet and moist, could've used just a little more frosting. The chocolate buttercream was our least favorite out of these, kinda dry and not enough chocolate flavor, may go great w a coffee though. The German chocolate cupcake was good, still a tiny bit dry, but the flavors were great! I do look forward to our next visit and to see what other flavors are available! The owner was handing out cookie samples, salted caramel I believe, pretty tasty, the caramel was a little to large for the size of the cookie, but the taste was great! The people working here are super friendly and sweet :) Always welcome you w a smile and genuinely want you to enjoy their treats and shop. The shop is cute and has a little area to sit out front to enjoy your treat and there are lots of cute things to browse while in line; little candies, honey sticks, baking cookware, candles and more. Definitely stop by when you're visiting Ruidoso!!

German Chocolate

Chocolate Buttercream

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Quarters Nightclub and Grill

2.3(128 reviews)

2.5 mi

I go here every time in town. Home made Bloody Mary mix (secret) that is wonderful. I've always had…read moregreat service and good food. It's a locals hang out too. So if you're an uppity asshole, don't come here.i love it and will always visit.

Horrible service! Completely ignored our family. Seated ourselves and never had a waiter or…read morewaitress come by to take orders. Walked up to the bar for a beer Once at the table never came by to take our food order? Paid Agnes WILL NOT BE BACK

Nachos

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Pizza Hut

2.8(35 reviews)

3.0 mi

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I get that this is a fast food joint. Who leaves reviews for fast food? Well it was bad enough that…read moreI felt compelled. Pizza Hut used to be a good wing place. The last 2 times our wings looked like this. Why not put forth the effort that takes 30 seconds to make the wings the way I ordered them!? I ordered food because I DIDN'T want to put any effort into a meal. The dude at the drive through forgot my pizza. I had to remind him and he gave no form of apology. We are a tourist town and if we let these places go unchecked with their lack of quality, our town will suffer for it. Do better.

Man. I FREAKING LOVE this place. I'm so glad it's in buisness and still doing good business. My…read morehusband and I came in on a Sunday night, the staff was extremely welcoming and helpful. The girl behind the counter was super cute. Walked us to our seats even though there wasn't but a few other couples in there. He was in sucha great mood and seemed so happy to be there. It's so nice to see people enjoying the job they have! We had a large pizza and pitcher of soda, everything was so good. We were so sad going home knowing we couldn't visit one I ce we were back home! Can't wait to visit when we come back.

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Ashley B.

Elite 23

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2 years ago

My experience at Zocca Coffee was a mix of highs and lows. I tried an espresso with macadamia syrup blended with coconut milk, and while the drink was decent, it didn't quite meet my expectations. The flavors were okay, but I was hoping for a more exceptional coffee experience. The sausage egg and cheese croissant breakfast sandwich was okay. I didn't realize there would be an American cheese slice and I had to ask for my sandwich to be reheated as the middle was ice cold. Overall, Zocca Coffee offers a decent selection of coffee and breakfast items. While the drinks and food were satisfactory, they didn't stand out as exceptional. The atmosphere of the cafe was pleasant, and the service was friendly. If you're in the area and looking for a quick bite and coffee fix, Zocca Coffee could be worth a visit. read more

Jack W.

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18 years ago

Best (and I do mean the BEST) espresso and coffee in Ruidoso! Ambiance reminds me of an Italian coffee bar, customer service here is genuine. Owners are always there to greet you with a smile. I visit Ruidoso on a regular basis from California and coffee is my passion. These baristas are so advanced in friendliness, Seattle should train there! Zocca is the best of coffee shops in the Southwest! read more

Taylor A.

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10 years ago

Great coffee and tea with a natural flavor! Soy, rice, and almond milk are also available! Located in a great location with great access to the main road! Try the goodies here too! read more

Mikayla N.

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4

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4 years ago

Super good!! I love it here the people are super sweet and always get good service. I recommend going here so good

Laynetta T.

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5

5 years ago

Wow!! Great find!! They have all the flavors that other place seemed to cut or run out!!

Mischelley M.

162

7

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11 years ago

Best coffee in town! Hands down. The service is always fast and very personable people

Bonnie A.

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4 years ago

Excellent coffee and barista was very helpful with recommendations.

Adam B.

10

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13 years ago

Clean, quite, and good drinks. Just a coffee shop!

Tim M.

3

10

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16 years ago

Good coffee, service, and atmosphere.

Rob J.

1539

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14 years ago

Straight goodness! And it's local.

Gabrielle H.

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4 years ago

Great coffee, relaxed atmosphere!

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