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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 315 reviews

What J “Moe” M likes about El Paisano Restaurant:
The aura of this place is anything but ordinary. Decorations are unbelievable, and the food is very good. Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $10–20 View all feedback. What Jay Allen doesn't like about El Paisano Restaurant:
I wish I could like this place more. I love the mom and pop hole in the walls. Not good if you require dietary accommodations. The good: fantastic food and lovely people. The atmosphere is very homey. Sometimes native jewelry, etc for sale. The meh: slow service. They run out of things throughout the day (get here early). The bad: it’s really hard to recommend this place if you require dietary accommodations. I can’t... View all feedback.

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Yelp
3.6 ★ from 13 reviews
Rebs
27.10.2023 - 09:54

I only went here one time they left the restaurant open with the owner in the back doing some work on What looks like a storage shed what was being rented out A...

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Johan
27.10.2023 - 09:54

Excellent homemade food very friendly staff cozy atmosphere highly recommend it. Makes you feel at home

Jill
05.10.2024 - 09:30

5 star New Mexican cuisine! Delicious. A gem in Capitan New Mexico. 70 years of serving traditional New Mexican dishes. Fresh and all made from scratch.

Eric
05.10.2024 - 09:30

Overall a decent experience. We come to Capitan often and rarely see this place open so we thought we'd try today. The service was prompt but be advised when th...

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Evan
05.10.2024 - 09:30

Possibly the best New Mexican food I've had since I've been in the area. 10/10. Everything is made fresh. Very delicious.

Google
4.8 ★ from 40 reviews
Jay
27.10.2023 - 09:54

I wish I could like this place more. I love the mom and pop hole in the walls. Not good if you require dietary accommodations. The good: fantastic food and love...

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Leyreth
27.10.2023 - 09:54

Very friendly people. The food is very good and the place is beautiful. Very recommended Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

J
27.10.2023 - 09:54

The aura of this place is anything but ordinary. Decorations are unbelievable, and the food is very good. Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person...

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David
27.10.2023 - 09:54

ITS GRANNIES KITCHEN Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30

Susan
27.10.2023 - 09:54

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Menu
4.0 ★ from 3 reviews
Holly
04.12.2017 - 10:32

We stopped here on our way to San Diego And we were not disappointed The family that owns the restaurant instantly make you feel at home.

Ona
04.12.2017 - 10:32

Not good food. Chicken fingers tasted like store brought cheap frozen The red chili enchilada tasted like a banquet frozen meal. Staff however was very nice.

Walton
21.05.2020 - 12:23

Best New Mexican enchiladas in the area. We always make a point to eat here when visiting Ruidoso.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 41 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 94 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 123 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 1 reviews

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