The restaurants listed are recommended by our guests. Descriptions are based on comments of our guests.

Special Restaurants:

Wendell's at the Inn of the Mountains Gods - Dollar price $$$ - $$$$$

An oasis in the mountains! Best restaurant of Ruidoso. Great wines. Special bar.
Open daily. 800-545-9011

Green House Restaurant. Capitan - Dollar price $$$

A splendid version of a great, small, local restaurant with very good food and prices which are value. Limited choices. A place to come and enjoy food and watch the other special clientele, a place to chat and to be chatted about. The chef is famous for his love and cooking of great dishes. The restaurant's decor is unique with light shades and touches of the past. No alcoholic drinks.
Offers lunch and dinner. 575-354-6025

Silver Dollar Trading Cy., Tinnie - Dollar price $$$$$

Some days in one's life are simply a dream. Silver Dollar restaurant has been almost untouched by time for perhaps hundred or more years. Star quality cuisine, luxurious comfort. One of the favorite places in the area. Great wines. Special bar.
Open 11:30 am daily. 575-653-4425

Wortley Pat Garrett Hotel, Lincoln - Dollar price $$

History made and history in the making. Chuckwagon Steak Dinner outside amidst the Billy the Kid history. Walking distance from historical wild west places and museums. Open 8 am - 6 pm end of April - beginning of October. 575-653-4300

Wilmon's Prime Grille, Sudderth, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$$$

If the atmosphere does not seduce you with its heavy cowboy style accents the menu will. Situated in the heart of Ruidoso's smart mid town area, snuggled between shops. Unforgettable gourmet menu times including Salmon and Steaks. Enhanced by an excellent wine list including vintage Bordeaux's.
Open lunch and after 5 pm on Thursday through Saturday. 575-257-2954

Italian Restaurants:

Michelena's, 2703 Sudderth, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$

Michelena's is a family restaurant with smart dishes for kids and adults. Simple wine selection. 575-257-5753

Mexican Restaurants:

Elena's Place, Sudderth, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$

Elena's Place is a welcome addition to the restaurants in the area with a pleasant relaxed atmosphere. Outside dining during summer time.
Open 5 pm daily.

Casa Blanca, Mechem, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$

Casa Blanca is a popular gathering place. The decor is smart Mexican, out going and bright. Excellent bar. Great Mexican restaurant.
Open 4 pm daily. 575-257-2495

Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant & Entertainment Club, Sudderth, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$

Lucy's is the place to be after a long day of shopping. Great Margharitas.
Open 11am daily. 575-257-8754

Pub Restaurants:

Farleys Food, Fun & Pub, Mechem, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$

Good food, fun and good prices is what Farley's is all about. The atmosphere is light and fun and there are 16 domestic beers on tap. One of the best burgers around and great wood-fired pissa. open 11:30 am till after mid-night daily. 575-258-5676

Steak Restaurants:

Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood Restaurant, Sudderth, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$

The large buzzy premises vibrate with the sound of slurping mums, dads and kids. A large salad bar. Prime Rib and specialty dishes like Filet Mignon.
Open 11 am to 9:30 pm daily. 575-257-9355

Texas Club, Bar & Grill, 212 Metz Dr, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$$

Texas Club is justifiably famous for its Texas steak. Cooked to perfection this is Texas heaven. And of course a Texas lounch with all the Texas spirits needed to make the perfect night.
Open 5 pm daily 575-258-3325.

Chinese Restaurants:

Chinese Wall, Sudderth, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$

Up market cuisine where the cooking gives a cross section of Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes.
Located at the outskirts of down town Ruidoso.
Open for lunch and dinner daily. 575-257-2522

Dinner Theater:

Flying J Ranch, Hwy 48, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$

Chcukwagon Suppers & Western Show.
Open 6 pm. Memorial Day through Labor Day. 888-458-flyj

Mountain Annie's, Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso - Dollar price $$$

Live performances with a double entree barbecue dinner.
Open 7 pm. Thu - Sat. 575-257-7982

Breakfast Restaurants:

Log Cabin Restaurant, Mechem, Ruidoso - Dollar price $