Pecos River Cafe - Carlsbad

The food was the ABSOLUTE best I’ve had in New Mexico, all of 5 stars and more! The staff are super friendly and I felt valued and valued them and appreciated that, the service is quick and the atmosphere is relaxed. Awesome place!

Stopped by on my way through town, recommended by hotel staff near caverns. Service was acceptable, they were busy. Food was good. Def recommend the green chili.

I've worked in and around Carlsbad for years and have only recently discovered this gem. I could kick myself because this is the kind of place you hope to find when you're away from home. I had juevos rancheros that were as good as the best I've ever had and left with a cinnamon roll to go that was like visiting heaven. Also, the service was friendly and on their game. The whole experience was inviting; I can't wait to travel the area again.

The place is small with too many tables for a small restaurant. Went there with my wife back in 2004, and the table flipped onto its side, and my wife 's and my food and drinks both ended up in my lap. The people at the table seated next to me said that the same thing had happened to the people who were seated at our table right before we sat down. The restaurant owner (who was there at the time of this incident) knew about the issue and did nothing to fix it before we sat down. After the big spill, the owner came up and apologized. She offered free desert to make up for the embarrassing and messy experience. I went to pay and told the cashier lady that the owner said that we could get free desert and that we wanted to get two slices of pie. Just as I said that, the owner was walking by, heard me say two pieces of pie, and started screaming to the top of her lungs, ONE PIECE! I SAID YOU COULD HAVE ONE PIECE OF PIE, NOT TWO! . I could not believe how rude this woman was. When I tried to tell her how I felt about her handling of this experience, she started talking over me and would not let me get a word in edgewise. The replacement food was not bad, but it was certainly not worth the price. The lady who owned and operated this restaurant in 2004 still owns and operates this establishment today. I will never eat here again.

Perfect go to Everyday place! Wonderful food, plenty plenty to Eat!