Mescalero Cabin guidebook
Food scene
Very close to Mescalero Cabin, this is not your average burger joint! They have incredible burger, but also killer appetizers and a selection of over 30 beers on tap at all time, most from local breweries! Family friendly and lots of TVs to catch any game you want to see!
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Anaheim Jacks
1097 Mechem DrVery close to Mescalero Cabin, this is not your average burger joint! They have incredible burger, but also killer appetizers and a selection of over 30 beers on tap at all time, most from local breweries! Family friendly and lots of TVs to catch any game you want to see!
Outstanding Mexican/Southwestern fare! Delicious fajitas, burritos and enchiladas. Huge restaurant with a nice outdoor patio and great views. Also has great margaritas and a full bar!
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Casa Blanca
501 Mechem DrOutstanding Mexican/Southwestern fare! Delicious fajitas, burritos and enchiladas. Huge restaurant with a nice outdoor patio and great views. Also has great margaritas and a full bar!
Creative upscale southwest cuisine and great service/atmosphere. Absolutely fantastic queso and guac and they serve everything from steaks, chops, burgers, and sandwiches to salads and a la carte tacos. Family friendly.
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Grill Caliente
2800 Sudderth DrCreative upscale southwest cuisine and great service/atmosphere. Absolutely fantastic queso and guac and they serve everything from steaks, chops, burgers, and sandwiches to salads and a la carte tacos. Family friendly.
Sierra Blanca Brewery (local) and taproom and serves
American fare and bar/pub food. Everything from Ahi tuna, to sandwiches and burgers, to steaks and ribs…they have a little of everything and an excellent selection beers on tap and a full wine list.
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Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room
441 Mechem DrSierra Blanca Brewery (local) and taproom and serves
American fare and bar/pub food. Everything from Ahi tuna, to sandwiches and burgers, to steaks and ribs…they have a little of everything and an excellent selection beers on tap and a full wine list.
Known lovingly as the best pizza joint in Ruidoso. Great for kids as well but is take out only currently. Huge selection and very generous with toppings
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Cafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth DrKnown lovingly as the best pizza joint in Ruidoso. Great for kids as well but is take out only currently. Huge selection and very generous with toppings
This is a local favorite close to Mescalero serving until about 2 or 3 each day. Fantastic breakfast and cafe style sandwiches for lunch. It is always busy here so be prepared for a short wait, it is never long and worth it. About 5 minutes from Mescalero cabin!
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Alto Cafe
810 County Rd 48This is a local favorite close to Mescalero serving until about 2 or 3 each day. Fantastic breakfast and cafe style sandwiches for lunch. It is always busy here so be prepared for a short wait, it is never long and worth it. About 5 minutes from Mescalero cabin!
Fine dining Italian and very popular. Reservation recommended
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Michael J's Italian-American Restaurant
601 Mechem DrFine dining Italian and very popular. Reservation recommended
Open for breakfast and lunch and is another local favorite known for biscuits and gravy and French toast as well as crepes and quiches. All homemade breads and pastries…delicious coffee!
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Cornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth DrOpen for breakfast and lunch and is another local favorite known for biscuits and gravy and French toast as well as crepes and quiches. All homemade breads and pastries…delicious coffee!
Best breakfast in town for waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Eggs Benedict are another fan favorite, and all housed in a classic mountain setting. Delicious!
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Log Cabin Restaurant
1074 Mechem DrBest breakfast in town for waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Eggs Benedict are another fan favorite, and all housed in a classic mountain setting. Delicious!
Fantastic bakery in town serving deli style sandwiches, soups, pastas, and salads. Great for a quick lunch or just a quick stop for an afternoon sweet.
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The Village Buttery
2107 Sudderth DrFantastic bakery in town serving deli style sandwiches, soups, pastas, and salads. Great for a quick lunch or just a quick stop for an afternoon sweet.
Excellent upscale Mexican /Spanish/tapas fare. Green Chile Burrito is excellent as is the bacon cinnamon roll for breakfast. For dinner, the restaurant switches to tapas style of share plates with creative Spanish flare.
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Tina's Cafe
2825 Sudderth DrExcellent upscale Mexican /Spanish/tapas fare. Green Chile Burrito is excellent as is the bacon cinnamon roll for breakfast. For dinner, the restaurant switches to tapas style of share plates with creative Spanish flare.
Classic upscale Texas steakhouse serving steaks, chops, seafood and pastas. The iconic steakhouse in town.
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Texas Club
212 Metz DrClassic upscale Texas steakhouse serving steaks, chops, seafood and pastas. The iconic steakhouse in town.
located in Mid-town and features 30+ local brews on tap and gastro pub fare with a great area for the kids to play.
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Hidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth Drlocated in Mid-town and features 30+ local brews on tap and gastro pub fare with a great area for the kids to play.
Noisy Water Winery
2331 Sudderth DrFrom bowling to pool to video games and more. This is more than just a family friendly restaurant...it is fun for the whole family in one place.
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Farley's Food Fun & Pub
1200 Mechem DrFrom bowling to pool to video games and more. This is more than just a family friendly restaurant...it is fun for the whole family in one place.
Beer, Wine and more
Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden
2213 Sudderth Dralso in midtown and family friendly
Hidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth Dralso in midtown and family friendly
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdTall Pines Beer and Wine Garden
2213 Sudderth DrLost Hiker Brewing Co
2536 Sudderth DrThe Cork and Kettle
2801 Sudderth DrGrab and go wine and beer shop
Summer activities
Grindstone Lake and Trails System and Backcountry Attitudes (watercraft rentals on Grindstones Lake)
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Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrGrindstone Lake and Trails System and Backcountry Attitudes (watercraft rentals on Grindstones Lake)
Horse racing runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Concerts and festivals are held here year round as well!
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Hipódromo de Ruidoso Downs
26225 US-70Horse racing runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Concerts and festivals are held here year round as well!
Zip Lining and gondola rides open during the Summer months.
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Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run RoadZip Lining and gondola rides open during the Summer months.
Pillow's Funtrackers
101 Carrizo Canyon RdOld West town, panning for gold, pony rides, cattle roping for kids, supper and show available (purchase tickets for this online). Summer only - opening weekend is May 27th
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Flying J Ranch
1028 NM-48Old West town, panning for gold, pony rides, cattle roping for kids, supper and show available (purchase tickets for this online). Summer only - opening weekend is May 27th
Fishing, swimming and trails. Incredible views of Sierra Blanca from here.
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Alto Lake and Recreation Area
854 NM-48Fishing, swimming and trails. Incredible views of Sierra Blanca from here.
Moon Mountain Disc Golf Course
685 Gavilan Canyon RoadIndoor tennis and sand volleyball courts
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White Mountain Recreation Complex
687 Hull RdIndoor tennis and sand volleyball courts
Visit historic midtown and enjoy shopping, art galleries, food, wine, beer and so much more!
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Midtown Market
Sudderth DriveVisit historic midtown and enjoy shopping, art galleries, food, wine, beer and so much more!
Links At Sierra Blanca
105 Sierra Blanca DrPublic Golf course
Cree Meadows Public Golf Course
301 Country Club DrPublic Golf Course
Food, casino, lake activities, spas and live shows.
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon RdFood, casino, lake activities, spas and live shows.
Casino Billy the Kid
26225 US-70Located at the Racetrack and open year round.
Extensive hiking trails, biking, and ATV rentals.
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Bosque Nacional Lincoln
3463 Las Palomas RdExtensive hiking trails, biking, and ATV rentals.
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrHorseback riding
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer RdYear Round Shows
Inn of the Mountain Gods Boat House
ReservationBoat rentals available here
Inn of the mountain gods DISC golf course
Inn of Mountain Gods Srv RoadSummer TUBING, Roller Coasters and Zip lining! So much fun!
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Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run RdSummer TUBING, Roller Coasters and Zip lining! So much fun!
Wibit Water Park
Beach AvenueLocated at Grindstone Lake
Casino Apache Travel Center
25845 S High StWinter Activities
Snow tubing for the whole family. Young children's play area available as well.
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Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run RdSnow tubing for the whole family. Young children's play area available as well.
Casino Billy the Kid
26225 US-70Located at the racetrack and open year-round.
12,000 feet elevation with 55 runs and 11 lifts. Gondola runs year-round
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Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run Road12,000 feet elevation with 55 runs and 11 lifts. Gondola runs year-round
Grindstone Lake
501 Resort DrWinter Sleigh Rides
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer RdShows year round
Bosque Nacional Lincoln
3463 Las Palomas RdHiking trails open year round
Alto Lake and Recreation Area
854 NM-48Hiking trails open year round
Visit historic midtown Ruidoso for food, wine, beer, shopping, art galleries and much more.
Ruidoso Midtown Association
Visit historic midtown Ruidoso for food, wine, beer, shopping, art galleries and much more.
Casino Apache Travel Center
25845 S High StCity/town information
White Oaks
Ghost Town located here
Home of White Sands National Park. Just a 1 hour and 20 minute drive from Ruidoso.
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White Sands
Home of White Sands National Park. Just a 1 hour and 20 minute drive from Ruidoso.
Just a 1 hour driver from Ruidoso, the quaint town of Cloudcroft boasts 9,000 feet elevation and a historic downtown with restaurants, breweries, shopping and a golf course. A great day trip!
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Cloudcroft
Just a 1 hour driver from Ruidoso, the quaint town of Cloudcroft boasts 9,000 feet elevation and a historic downtown with restaurants, breweries, shopping and a golf course. A great day trip!
Just an hour drive from Ruidoso, the National Space History Museum is located here.
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Alamogordo
Just an hour drive from Ruidoso, the National Space History Museum is located here.
Just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Ruidoso, the Roswell International Space Museum is located here. It is also the home of "Area 51".
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Roswell
Just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Ruidoso, the Roswell International Space Museum is located here. It is also the home of "Area 51".
Sightseeing
This most widely visited state monument in New Mexico is part of a community frozen in time—the 1870's and 1880's. Walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other famous and infamous characters of the Wild West.
Lincoln Historic Site
5This most widely visited state monument in New Mexico is part of a community frozen in time—the 1870's and 1880's. Walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other famous and infamous characters of the Wild West.
Carlsbad Cavern Natural Entrance