Location: Ruidoso Downs
Top Restaurants in Ruidoso Downs
Top Things to do in Ruidoso Downs
Where to Eat in Ruidoso Downs: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Ruidoso Downs is a city in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, located within the Lincoln National Forest. The population was 1,824 at the 2000 census and 2,815 at the 2010 census. Originally incorporated as a village, it became a city in May 2002. Known locally as "the Downs", Ruidoso Downs is a suburb of adjacent Ruidoso and is a part of the Ruidoso Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city, located along U.S. Route 70, is named after the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, which is located in the city along with Billy the Kid Casino and the Hubbard Museum of the American West.
Things to do in Ruidoso Downs
1. Cornerstone Bakery & Cafe Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 986 reviews
CORNERSTONE BAKERY CAFE has quickly become a Ruidoso New Mexico Favorite Restaurant as well as a sought out and much anticipated eating tradition for many of our Village's visitors! We thank all of our friends and customers who regularly support us and continue to spread the good word about ... the CORNERSTONE BAKERY CAFE in Ruidoso ... where we take eating seriously!Enjoy a traditional bakery influenced BREAKFAST including some of our very special New Mexico specialties! LUNCH offers a veritable cornucopia of options from the heathful, flavorful salad to savory sandwiches hearty enough to satisfy a big appetite from the ground up! And the BAKERY is all about fresh, creative and delicious ... what else needs to be said about fresh baked breads, pies, cookies, muffins and assorted pastries! We are dedicated to good Ruidoso eating!
Reviewed By Linda L
Great empanadas filled with apricot, cherry or apple. The breakfasts aren’t as good as last time we visited about 2yrs ago. We do not like the red potatoes they fix. Bread for toast is great. Eggs were prepared good. We preferred the Log Cabin for breakfast.
2. Sacred Grounds Coffee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By Red_Cat_Kayaker - Smyrna, Georgia
I visited this lovely little coffee house recently when I visited an old friend in Ruidoso. My friend hosted a special event there. It was a wonderful venue for her event. The owners went all out to assist with appropriate food and libations for the event. A cucumber martini was one of my favorite things. A lovely treasure in a lovely setting. Great place to go. Food was wonderful.
3. Zocca Coffee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By LINDA H - Austin, Texas
Enjoyed the coffee, but the gluten free banana bread crumb cake took the cake! Delicious and generous sized slice big enough to share. Good variety of food items with some gluten free available and many coffee options.
4. Jorge's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By FeliciaSta
Someone at a local hotel recommended Jorge's restaurant. It was a good recommendation- the food was delicious. I had the fish tacos, my daughter had chicken tacos- which was not on menu, and my other daughter had chicken enchiladas. The only downside is that they only bring you one serving of chips, and one small bowl of dip. If you want more, you must pay for it. Also, we waited a long time before getting our check- it took 10-15 minutes before I was able to get the waitress's attention. The prices are reasonable, the food is tasty, and I'd definitely go back again .
5. Village Buttery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By 605jacquem - Sweetwater, Texas
I love this place! Every trip to Ruidoso includes a trip to Village Buttery. Everything they serve is unique to them, delicious, and fresh. The desserts are yummy. Inside the building is small, and full at lunch. There is room outside in the sunshine if you wish. If eating deliciously healthy is for you so is the Buttery! The menu is on the wall behind the lady taking the orders, so check it out before you get ready to order. If you give it a try, you will return!
6. Billy's Sports Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 403nateh - Denver, Colorado
Map on here seems a little off, this is actually located at the racetrack. Very western/race horse themed place, gambling, horse racing nearby and pretty decent food. Used to have a buffet, those were the days... Staff is generally friendly, fun place to visit, kids will enjoy the atmosphere too
7. Disco Taco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By hilocountry - Raton, New Mexico
Mostly a la carte Mexican items made to order ("We are not a fast food restaurant--please allow time"-Menu). Tacos, burritos, tortas. I ordered a chicken burrito and received chips with a very hot (great!) green sauce followed by a burrito that required a fork, filled with just grilled shredded chicken with bits of tomato, onion, and green peppers--delicious. If I was in a hurry or looking for attentive service, I would have been unhappy. As it was, this was far better than hoped for on a carefree afternoon.
8. Tina's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Tina's Cafe is UNIQUE In Ruidoso. Tina's New Mexican style cuisine features delicious and unique sauces made from New Mexican Chiles. Our GREEN Chile CREAM SAUCE is a true delight. Care for some HEAT. Have some RED SAUCE and light it up. Check us out on FACEBOOK for lots of pictures, our full menu and more.
Reviewed By Lubbockians - Lubbock, Texas
This former cabin with knotty pine walls and ceiling coupled with the original fireplace and a great service attitude coupled with Team Tina are hard to beat . With great green chili cheese burgers you do get Tina too making sure it is all good...MoreThanks so much Lubbockians. Made Tina smile. Hope to see you again soon.KenB
9. Hall of Flame Burgers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By Linda L
Excellent burger and fries. Since so good there is a line. They need more seating. Almost fight over tables. Go early if you can. We stood in line at 1:20 pm.
10. Billy the Kid
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
In the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino
Reviewed By Ginny1234_5678
This visitor center is adjacent to the Museum of the American West and is a fun place to see for visitors of all ages.
