Location: Santa Rosa
Top Restaurants in Santa Rosa
Top Things to do in Santa Rosa
Where to Eat in Santa Rosa: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Santa Rosa is a city in and the county seat of Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 2,848 at the 2010 census. It lies between Albuquerque and Tucumcari, situated on the Pecos River at the intersection of Interstate 40, U.S. Route 54, and U.S. Route 84. The city is located west of, but not within, the Llano Estacado or "staked plains" of eastern New Mexico and west Texas.
Things to do in Santa Rosa
1. Comet II Drive-In Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 306 reviews
Reviewed By OldOldBob - Gallatin, Tennessee
This is a classic New Mexico diner. Well maintained and managed; a blast from Route 66 past.
The salsa was nice and available for sale. They were nearly full on a Wednesday. It was both Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. Salmon Patties are a New Mexico tradition on the first day of Lent. We also tried a routine sandwich on rye which was fine. Glad we stopped there.
2. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Weather_Guru - Luverne, MN
Decided to have a quick stop on our way to Arizona for some dessert. Everyone had some variety of ice cream and everyone loved it. Service was okay -- nothing special.
3. Silver Moon Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By ChefJ_11 - Clovis, New Mexico
Have been frequenting the Siver Moon for years and have never been disappointed. They’re always busy w locals and travelers. We both had their special of Santa Fe enchiladas. Blue corn tortillas stuffed w house cooked chicken, topped w a spicy, delicious green Chile sauce and not overwhelmed with cheese. Served with beans and posole. My only criticism would be that the beans were a bit dry and the hominy pretty salty, but both had a good flavor. Excellent service. Our bill, with my husband’s beer, was about $25. Definitely recommend and plan to return.
4. Joseph's Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 421 reviews
Reviewed By ltdinaz - Sedona, Arizona
We have eaten at Joseph's several times over the past few years as we were passing through there area. In the past we were very pleased with the quality and service. The Mexican food had great New Mexico style red and green sauces. We recently ate there on Feb 28, 2018 and were extremely disappointed. We waited to get seated for over 10 minutes even though there were many open open table. Service was slow once we got seated. The enchiladas were cold, the beans were tasteless and starchy, and the red enchilada sauce was a complete disappointment. We told the checkout lady our experience and she said they were very busy that evening. That was all that was said, not even "we are sorry"! All in all we were very disappointed and will never stop there again. It is sad, that were a great place to eat, but not any more.
5. Annie's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By COGuest - Colorado
Dinner here recently. First time here. Free parking in lot. Not at all crowded. Small menu, few choices. Menu itself was very dirty and had food on it. Party of 3 had 3 different entrees. All were sub-par. Burgers dry and unpleasant. Greasy fries. Turkey dinner had ancient funky mashed potatoes and off-tasting dressing. Would not return.
6. Santa Fe Grill
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By huffman1215
Very good food and very good service! The restaurant is gorgeous with a very nice atmosphere and decor. They were open on new year's day for breakfast which we were very grateful for. Fluffier omelet I've ever had. The restaurant also has a nice little gift shop with Route 66 gifts and very good prices
7. Sun & Sand
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By 645franzm - Basel, Switzerland
we stoped in Santa Rosa to get Gas and found this very good Restaurant . We had at 11.50am Breakfast and it was the good old way Home cooking
8. Diego's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Debbie M - Red Oak, Texas
Located in the back of Joseph's restaurant. Nice bar with very good pizza. Loved the crust and the toppings wer fresh..
9. Route 66 Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 209 reviews
Contact: Patricia Velasquez<br>Phone: 575-472 9925
Reviewed By Br0ssac - Dublin, Ireland
Good basic food, don't expect cordon bleu but it does the job if you are hungry. Place was clean and the service good.
10. Lake City Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
New owners. I was impressed. Not much good food in this town. Try 575-472-5253
Reviewed By icejavacold - Chicago, Illinois
My goodness. We found this place by accidentally while traveling to Surprise Az. We wanted to stop somewhere between Amarillo Tx and Albuquerque No because we were to tired to travel another 113 miles. So we found Santa Roma NM.
Now where to eat? Trip advisor had nothing. So I went to my next favorite Y like help with a Y.
This town of 2673 residents looks like a ghost town and the motel hotel are decent well lite and safe. I guess this town has fallen on some hard times.
The restaurant was a bank built in 1906 the interior was finished by the new owner and the bank vault door is still present and the entry to the kitchen.
The food is excellent and the cook has a home style cooking technique. The country fried chicken with mashed potatoes with green chilies sauce has to be be the best I have eaten in 65 years. There is a lot to be said when this hometown chef comes out and asks you if everything is fine.
You get a great good meal that you will love and you be glad you stopped for the rest and great meal. Be sure sample the green chilies sauce and if you are like me you will have on everything. I wish the place luck for the people there seem to be the most friendly. Price $$ not bad.
