Restaurants in Roswell
Best Restaurants
Mediterranean • $
American • $
“great customer service staff was extremely friendly food was fantastic would recommend to any that loves those small town homecooking cafes will definitely be coming back!”
Mexican • $
“Traveling through and was craving menudo. Great menudo, great service and good price. Highly recommend! Thank you!”
Seafood • $$
“De lo mejor que he probado en el rumbo. Delicioso, súper agradable y excelente servicio.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Pizza • $
“Delicious authentic pizza, love the choices and never leave disappointed. Highly recommend”
Barbecue • $
“Roswell, NM is a favorite stopping point for travelers searching for aliens, bats, migratory birds, and caves. This writer came for baseball at the New Mexico Military Institute. And, as I typically do, I searched out the best local barbecue flavors. La Sierra Mesquite Smoked Bbq warmed this Texan's heart. Housed in a converted drive-in diner, La Sierra's hosts are kind and welcoming. I enjoyed the eclectic bbq-themed decor and down-home atmosphere. But the star of the show was the mesquite smoked meats. The brisket had a nice characteristic mesquite 'bite' of flavor in the crust and needed no sauce. Very tender and colorful. The large (silver-dollar diameter) smoked sausages were mild but carried the smoke flavor throughout the entire profile of the meat. Perhaps the best surprise was pork. This was one of the most consistent and tender pork butts I have ever tasted. As for sides, the potato salad was excellent (even though I am not normally a fan of celery in the dish). Mac n cheese was thick, warm, and comforting. I added a little barbecue sauce to the ranch beans and they were perfect. Barbecue Unchained is pleased to recommend La Sierra Mesquite Smoked BBQ to anyone visiting southeastern New Mexico.”
Mexican • $
“We were traveling from AZ to OK! Had been on the road since 3:30 a.m. I went on line to see about a good restaurant and found this one! The closed sign was up, but we didn’t see it! They seated up anyway! ? Martha was a very, very good waitress and was so nice! Made our lunch very special! We only come thru once a year, but we will be back! Chips and salsa were the best we’ve ever had followed by taco salad and quesadillas! Servings were very generous and we had quesadillas to take with us!”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mediterranean • $
“This is THE place to stop when going to or through Roswell ! Wonderful family owned restaurant, the staff are well informed about all the delicious foods and the owners take an active interest in their customers. We love the falafel, the baked chicken, and the baklava! Thank you to staff & management for a beautiful time, EVERY TIME!”
Seafood • $$
“De lo mejor que he probado en el rumbo. Delicioso, súper agradable y excelente servicio.”
Pizza • $
“Delicious authentic pizza, love the choices and never leave disappointed. Highly recommend”
Barbecue • $
“Roswell, NM is a favorite stopping point for travelers searching for aliens, bats, migratory birds, and caves. This writer came for baseball at the New Mexico Military Institute. And, as I typically do, I searched out the best local barbecue flavors. La Sierra Mesquite Smoked Bbq warmed this Texan's heart. Housed in a converted drive-in diner, La Sierra's hosts are kind and welcoming. I enjoyed the eclectic bbq-themed decor and down-home atmosphere. But the star of the show was the mesquite smoked meats. The brisket had a nice characteristic mesquite 'bite' of flavor in the crust and needed no sauce. Very tender and colorful. The large (silver-dollar diameter) smoked sausages were mild but carried the smoke flavor throughout the entire profile of the meat. Perhaps the best surprise was pork. This was one of the most consistent and tender pork butts I have ever tasted. As for sides, the potato salad was excellent (even though I am not normally a fan of celery in the dish). Mac n cheese was thick, warm, and comforting. I added a little barbecue sauce to the ranch beans and they were perfect. Barbecue Unchained is pleased to recommend La Sierra Mesquite Smoked BBQ to anyone visiting southeastern New Mexico.”
Brewpubs • $
“Wandered in on a Saturday afternoon to try some local beer and hopefully grab a bit to eat. The beertender Natalia was very welcoming and friendly! Happy to let me sample a few beers before settling on a local IPA. The locals were also very friendly and welcoming. They introduced themselves happy to tell me about Roswell.
The smash burgers the the attached food truck might be the best I've ever tasted. Definitely add crispy bacon and the green chile. The extra bit of spice is well worth it. Can't wait to get back to this place!”
American • $
“We were passing through and found Peppers for dinner, so glad we did. Great food, fast service and had a nice conversation with Leonard. Highly recommend.”
Coffee & Tea • $
“My husband and I visited while vacationing in Roswell from Missouri—so enjoyed meeting Mike and having a couple lattes. God bless you!”
Hamburger • $
“Best burger I’ve had in awhile. Stopped on our way thru town and was highly rated online. Wasn’t expecting a food truck but seriously worth stopping for. Amazing!!”
Mexican • $
“My mom and I found this jewel while traveling through Roswell. Great central location with plenty of public parking across the street. This restaurant has a very welcoming hometown atmosphere. Our waitress was very kind and answered all our questions. The star of the show was the amazing fajitas!! I dare say these are some of the best I have ever had. The flavor was out of this world! My mom is a pretty picky eater but she ate every bite of her stuffed sopaipilla. The chips and salsa were delicious as well. We will definitely be back the next time we travel to Roswell.”
Mexican • $
“First time eating here on our way home from Ruidoso! Everyone was so nice, the food was delicious, and the red sauce was THE BEST! Will definitely be back!”
American • $
“10/10 would recommend. Always consistent and portions are a good size. Love that I can come here and never be disappointed with anything I order. Huge Gordita menu on Friday and saturdays in either flour or corn tortillas.”
Brewpubs • $
“Wandered in on a Saturday afternoon to try some local beer and hopefully grab a bit to eat. The beertender Natalia was very welcoming and friendly! Happy to let me sample a few beers before settling on a local IPA. The locals were also very friendly and welcoming. They introduced themselves happy to tell me about Roswell.
The smash burgers the the attached food truck might be the best I've ever tasted. Definitely add crispy bacon and the green chile. The extra bit of spice is well worth it. Can't wait to get back to this place!”
American • $
“We were passing through and found Peppers for dinner, so glad we did. Great food, fast service and had a nice conversation with Leonard. Highly recommend.”
Hamburger • $
“Best burger I’ve had in awhile. Stopped on our way thru town and was highly rated online. Wasn’t expecting a food truck but seriously worth stopping for. Amazing!!”
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Mexican • $
“Amazing food and the staff was wonderful. We came for a week vacation through New Mexico and Popo’s was hands down the best food we had for our trip. The staff was so friendly, the food was perfect. Best salsa and green chile. Truly appreciated the Granddaughter taking the time to tell us her Grandfather owned the place and how the family worked there together. Thank you for a great experience and the best Mexican Food for our family vacation. (Also super budget friendly pricing! Amazing prices really!!)”
Chinese • $
“I’ve been coming here for years and love it. The lady in the front is so sweet and often makes jokes. The portion sizes are really big and I can feed me and my husband for 2 days on one plate.”
Seafood • $$
“Amanda, I believe her name was, did an unbelievable job as my server. Great personality, friendly, gave me some menu suggestions... told me about the $2 off apps, so I got an extra app, great upscale!
Food came out quickly, hot, prepared perfectly and looked excellent... I would say this was a win for both of us!”
Mexican • $
“My mom and I found this jewel while traveling through Roswell. Great central location with plenty of public parking across the street. This restaurant has a very welcoming hometown atmosphere. Our waitress was very kind and answered all our questions. The star of the show was the amazing fajitas!! I dare say these are some of the best I have ever had. The flavor was out of this world! My mom is a pretty picky eater but she ate every bite of her stuffed sopaipilla. The chips and salsa were delicious as well. We will definitely be back the next time we travel to Roswell.”
Mexican • $
“First time eating here on our way home from Ruidoso! Everyone was so nice, the food was delicious, and the red sauce was THE BEST! Will definitely be back!”
24 Hour Restaurants
Fast Food • $
“Hearty Chili is new on the menu so I decided to try it. DEFINITELY does not look ANYTHING remotely close the picture. All it is, is watered down hotdog chili with a few onion and beans thrown in. $2.49 for 8oz (probably less)! My cup was only half full. Very sad! Back to Wendy’s I go! Sonic is ok. Staff (at this time) is proficient and courteous.”
Burgers • $
“09/02/2022 11am Cathy and her staff were friendly, greeted us as we came in and while we ordered. She came and checked on us several times while there. Food order was correct and delicious. Cathy made our stop there very pleasant. Thank you Cathy ♥️”
American • $
“10/10 would recommend. Always consistent and portions are a good size. Love that I can come here and never be disappointed with anything I order. Huge Gordita menu on Friday and saturdays in either flour or corn tortillas.”
Mexican • $
“the best restaurant in roswell !!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 the attention and the taste the best 💯”
Dessert • $
“Delicious!! They also have family fun games & a very nice patio with fans! Wonderful way to spend a summer afternoon!”
Takeout Restaurants
Mexican • $
“Traveling through and was craving menudo. Great menudo, great service and good price. Highly recommend! Thank you!”
Mexican • $
“We were traveling from AZ to OK! Had been on the road since 3:30 a.m. I went on line to see about a good restaurant and found this one! The closed sign was up, but we didn’t see it! They seated up anyway! ? Martha was a very, very good waitress and was so nice! Made our lunch very special! We only come thru once a year, but we will be back! Chips and salsa were the best we’ve ever had followed by taco salad and quesadillas! Servings were very generous and we had quesadillas to take with us!”
Mexican • $
“the best restaurant in roswell !!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 the attention and the taste the best 💯”
Bakery • $$
“My mom no longer has facebook, if you need to place an order calls or text her. He Google business page is still working”
Dessert • $
“Delicious!! They also have family fun games & a very nice patio with fans! Wonderful way to spend a summer afternoon!”
Mexican • $
“We have enjoyed every meal we have eaten here. The staff are always attentive and friendly.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Me and my fiance went here for the first time and we absolutely LOVE this place we will definitely be coming here again soon! They have such friendly service and amazing treats!”
Mexican • $
“We really liked the burritos and tamales. Very flavorful, I would really recommend the Desebrada verde burrito and the green pork burrito. The tortillas are also very tasty and the chicharrones are very crunchy, I also like that you can choose between chicarrones with or without fat. They are also very friendly and check you out really chick despite the long line of people.”
Mexican • $
“This place my goodness is amazing! It's one of mine and my husband's favorite places to eat, everything we try is always so good never disappointed. Fast friendly clean definitely recommend trying out.”
Hamburger • $
“First place we stop to eat when we travel from Texas to New Mexico.”
Brunch • $
“Great service, delicious food, and lovely staff. I ordered the chilaquiles and it was so good! enough for me to take home some leftovers. I plan to go back again and try something else”
Mexican • $
“We have enjoyed every meal we have eaten here. The staff are always attentive and friendly.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
American • $
“great customer service staff was extremely friendly food was fantastic would recommend to any that loves those small town homecooking cafes will definitely be coming back!”
Hamburger • $
“First place we stop to eat when we travel from Texas to New Mexico.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“I love this place! We went on a hot Saturday and then again after a long Monday. The variety and prices are great! It’s also super clean and family friendly. My new summer spot! ☀️🍦”
Mexican • $
“wife was happy with her meal, myself on the other hand am extremely dissatisfied with this establishment. first item I ordered, the waitress came back after 10 minutes to inform me, they were out, hum. then my next choice was just very plain, nothing to be impressed with.”
Pizza • $
“Great pizza, the only problem I had was I couldn't order from the app.
Vegetarian options: I don't know
Parking: Park in front of store”
Italian • $
“Awesome dining experience. Dinner salads were REAL greens, none if this iceberg lettuce crap. Bread was out of this world, and the entree' quantities were very generous.”
Mexican • $
“We’ve tried different items from the menu, they’ve been delicious! I recommend it to friends and family all the time! They’re expanding their drink menu which I’m excited to try! I really like their flan but seems it’s sold out quite often. Other than that I highly recommend!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“I have been told this 2nd Street location is locally owned by a single person and it shows! Every time I go in it’s super clean, the staff is happy and greeting me. I love that they take time to prepare your sandwich correctly. The bread has never been disappointing. I drive across town to come here and it’s worth it.”
Mexican • $
“Food was delicious. Very nice place. Had the combo plate and shrimp cocktail. All very good. Highly recommend this place.”
Bakery
“Amazing taste and presentation! They have done two cakes for me and both were amazing!!!! Highly recommend!”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“Love this place, friendly workers and good food and ice cream 😊”
Cafe • $$
“All the shelves were full. Friendly employees. The store was clean & tidy.”
American • $$
“Thank you Karen & team for an amazing day today to celebrate our Dad's 90th birthday. We loved the private dining area, the amazing food, the friendly & warm staff and our special waiter, George. Our guests were in awe. We highly recommend CBD for such functions; they do not charge venue- or corkage fee and it is thus highly affordable and good value for money.”
Mexican • $
“Amazing food and the staff was wonderful. We came for a week vacation through New Mexico and Popo’s was hands down the best food we had for our trip. The staff was so friendly, the food was perfect. Best salsa and green chile. Truly appreciated the Granddaughter taking the time to tell us her Grandfather owned the place and how the family worked there together. Thank you for a great experience and the best Mexican Food for our family vacation. (Also super budget friendly pricing! Amazing prices really!!)”
Mexican • $
“We really liked the burritos and tamales. Very flavorful, I would really recommend the Desebrada verde burrito and the green pork burrito. The tortillas are also very tasty and the chicharrones are very crunchy, I also like that you can choose between chicarrones with or without fat. They are also very friendly and check you out really chick despite the long line of people.”
Cheap Eats
Mexican • $
“They serve great burritos! My family comes from South Carolina and their first stop is always Burrito Express. So glad they expanded to Abq and Rio Rancho.”
Mexican • $
“Loved the food and the burritos was worth the price my husband and I ate half of it and was full!! The salsa was amazing and fresh. Definitely going back! 🤤🤤”
Hamburger • $
“I was visiting the state and I didn't want to eat out at a fast food chain. I like to support the local businesses and I choosed here. Let's just say that was a huge burger. Loved it.”
Mexican • $
“The workers are so nice and the food has so much flavor! I will be going again”
Lounges • $
“TONY, the bartender made our visit AMAZING!!! We we're very skeptical about going, due to the past issues. We we're in from our of town. We wanted to play pool on an early Sunday night. Tony and everyone there made us feel welcome and comfortable! I cannot say enough about their wonderful demeanor, ALL SMILES!!!! Thank you for the good time!”
Bakery • $
“The bread is very delicious and everything they offer you there, slices of cake, flan, champurrado.
The service is very good and they always keep it clean.”
Burrito • $
“Quick and easy experience, incredibly friendly staff. Steak and egg burrito was lacking flavor. Chorizo and big breakfast were delectable. Burritos weren't super big, a grown man could easily eat 2.”
Japanese • $
“I sat down today 12-30-24 food was amazing service was great. I got steak and chicken great cooks everything tasted amazing I will for sure eat here again 👍🏼”
Mexican • $
“Went in looking for some red chili tamales they offered me a sample right away. That was pretty cool to be honest. Thanks he tamales were great really fresh and they have a really good taste to them.”
Mexican • $
“wife was happy with her meal, myself on the other hand am extremely dissatisfied with this establishment. first item I ordered, the waitress came back after 10 minutes to inform me, they were out, hum. then my next choice was just very plain, nothing to be impressed with.”
Mexican • $
“This place my goodness is amazing! It's one of mine and my husband's favorite places to eat, everything we try is always so good never disappointed. Fast friendly clean definitely recommend trying out.”
Latest Reviews
Breakfast • $
“Server was very polite but seemed to be the only server, she asked her manager, Chris for help to which he walked away with her following him saying she needed help. She was overwhelmed but very polite and professional. A blonde girl came out with a cart and started cleaning tables and helping the girl, the manager came out of the back with another cart and saw the girl cleaning tables and asked our server why she was on the floor, the manager went to the girl and told her something and she walked away to the other side of the restaurant. I'm not sure why our server had to ask another girl, (whom I'm pretty sure worked at a restaurant because she was cleaning the tables like she knew what she was doing) instead of the manager just helping her instead of going to the back and not helping her”
Restaurant • $
“We were traveling from AZ to OK! Had been on the road since 3:30 a.m. I went on line to see about a good restaurant and found this one! The closed sign was up, but we didn’t see it! They seated up anyway! ? Martha was a very, very good waitress and was so nice! Made our lunch very special! We only come thru once a year, but we will be back! Chips and salsa were the best we’ve ever had followed by taco salad and quesadillas! Servings were very generous and we had quesadillas to take with us!”
Thai • $$
“My new favorite restaurant for Thai tea and sesame seed chicken just right around the corner. Food is made hot and they're Thai Tea is awesome customer service is also awesome and it's close to my part of town”
Restaurant • $
“Best food I have ever had. If I lived in Roswell I would eat at Valley cafe every day. Loved it. Compliments to the Chef. Very clean. And friendly service.”
Pizza • $
“Delicious authentic pizza, love the choices and never leave disappointed. Highly recommend”
Mexican • $
“Au k tacos no se hace responsable por la troka amarrilla ellos invadieron mi página. Esa fotografía no nos representa gracias”
Most Popular Restaurants
American • $$
“Thank you Karen & team for an amazing day today to celebrate our Dad's 90th birthday. We loved the private dining area, the amazing food, the friendly & warm staff and our special waiter, George. Our guests were in awe. We highly recommend CBD for such functions; they do not charge venue- or corkage fee and it is thus highly affordable and good value for money.”
Burgers • $
“09/02/2022 11am Cathy and her staff were friendly, greeted us as we came in and while we ordered. She came and checked on us several times while there. Food order was correct and delicious. Cathy made our stop there very pleasant. Thank you Cathy ♥️”
American • $
“Waitress was super nice and the Chicken fried steak was great.”
Italian • $
“Awesome dining experience. Dinner salads were REAL greens, none if this iceberg lettuce crap. Bread was out of this world, and the entree' quantities were very generous.”
Breakfast • $
“Server was very polite but seemed to be the only server, she asked her manager, Chris for help to which he walked away with her following him saying she needed help. She was overwhelmed but very polite and professional. A blonde girl came out with a cart and started cleaning tables and helping the girl, the manager came out of the back with another cart and saw the girl cleaning tables and asked our server why she was on the floor, the manager went to the girl and told her something and she walked away to the other side of the restaurant. I'm not sure why our server had to ask another girl, (whom I'm pretty sure worked at a restaurant because she was cleaning the tables like she knew what she was doing) instead of the manager just helping her instead of going to the back and not helping her”
Mexican • $
“We’ve tried different items from the menu, they’ve been delicious! I recommend it to friends and family all the time! They’re expanding their drink menu which I’m excited to try! I really like their flan but seems it’s sold out quite often. Other than that I highly recommend!”
Buffet • $
“Quick and easy. Cheaper than Peter pipers more options for everyone.”
American • $
“Food was great. We ordered the chicken and shrimp along with the combination platter. Ambience was inviting. Service was rushed. Felt as if we were asked to eat quickly and leave. Also, when asked to reduce ice in the drinks, they didn't reduce it and we got some uneasy attitude.”
Fast Food • $
“Stopped by Popeyes coming from Albuquerque on our way home, hands down I was impressed with the service and the quality of the food. My chicken sandwich literally looked like the picture on the menu and tasted just as good! The rest of the food was amazingly good!”
“This is THE place to stop when going to or through Roswell ! Wonderful family owned restaurant, the staff are well informed about all the delicious foods and the owners take an active interest in their customers. We love the falafel, the baked chicken, and the baklava! Thank you to staff & management for a beautiful time, EVERY TIME!”