Los Arcos Steak & Lobster House, 1400 N Date St, ☎ (575) 894-6200. Steakhouse with a full bar and an adult ambience. �
Barbeque on Broadway, Broadway (in the one way section downtown going northeast), ☎ 575-894-7047. Monday thru Wednesday 7AM-4PM, Thurs thru Sat 7AM-8PM. Closed Sun. Family-run and operated for 18 years. Really good barbecue brisket of beef. The burger is a half pounder, very well done unless you specify, but it's a great burger. They have an inexpensive breakfast special and they also serve Mexican food that is great for breakfast and lunch. Be really hungry or ready to take some food home because the plates are piled high with food. Daily and nightly specials. On Thursday if you order lunch or dinner you get your drink free! �
Big Food Express 212 Warm Springs Blvd (Elephant Butte). Amazingly diverse menu with all the old favorites along with a focus on Chinese food. Good prices, but the staff may not be particularly friendly, and the atmosphere is not ideal.
Cafe Bella Luca, 303 Jones St. (between Main and Broadway), ☎ (575) 894-9866. Chef Byron, formerly of Sierra Grande Lodge, opened this restaurant with wife Jessica. They throw their own pizza dough and offer more than just the traditional red sauce, plus the toppings you expect from designer pizza. Large portions on most entrees makes it easy to share and then pick up an appetizer to share, too. Most appetizers are served on a bed of organic mixed greens (no iceberg in the house!). Fettucini Alfredo is a favorite, as is the Grinder sandwich at lunch. Beer and wine. Outdoor patio. moderate. �
Casa Taco, 704 Highway 195, in Elephant Butte, ☎ (575) 744-4859. Always packed. The tacos are great! Order the taco combo - one shrimp, one chicken, and one brisket with green chili - all on a deep fried shell - yummmm, and it's a great place to see the locals. Unfortunatly, closed for the winter until april. �
Clubhouse Restaurant (at the Sierra del Rio Golf Course), 101 Clubhouse Dr, in Elephant Butte, ☎ (575) 744-7106. closed Mon/Tues nights. �
La Cocina, #1 Lakeway Drive, (575) 894-6499. T or C's favorite Mexican restaurant, located right off of I-25. This is still a great place to eat..take your mom there. The best ribeye steak in town; big enough for most folks to share. Beer and wine, but it's still a real family atmosphere. Good for American and New Mexican fare. Open on Sundays (a big deal in T or C).
Hilltop Cafe, 1301 N. Date St., (575) 894-3407. Where the locals eat, and breakfast is the favorite meal. It's a small place that attracts all the locals, so prepare to wait in line on Saturday or Sunday morning. Watch for needles in the parking lot and don't expect to get coffee to go, they don't have "to go" cups.
Ivory Tusk Tavern & Restaurant (at Elephant Butte Inn), 401 Highway 195 in Elephant Butte, ☎ (575) 744-5431. Good oysters and decent food. �
Hodges Corner Restuarant, 915 Highway 195, Elephant Butte, ☎ (575) 744-5626. Popular with the locals. �
Pacific Grill, 800 N. Date (at 8th Street). Pretty decent Asian food. Good salad bar where they actually have separate bowls of iceberg/American salad and mixed greens, then all the fixin's. Actually, the only salad bar in the county. They have a tendency to rush you through your meal, serving the entree before you've finished the salad. Closed Sun & Mon. �
La Pinata, 1990 S. Broadway, Williamsburg. This is the locals' favorite for down-home, family owned Mexican food. Not New Mexican, just Mexican. Great green chile sauce. Usually crowded, so expect to hang out. Closed Sundays. �
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