DiscoverRUIDOSO.com | Travel Information for Ruidoso, New Mexico

View Original

Ruidoso Savor and Sip: A three-day food and drink itinerary

See this content in the original post

Ranging from cafes to fine dining, these Ruidoso eateries offer foodies experiences to savor. This three-day itinerary showcases a few insider favorites, plus insider tips for places to sip.


Day 1: NEW AND LONGTIME FAVORITES

Morning -

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Casitas Cafe. Their menu features delicious breakfast bowls and burritos, artisanal coffee, delectable baked goods, and a cozy ambiance. The Cuban breakfast sandwich is amazing, as is the horchata latte. 

Website | Address: 2919 Sudderth Dr. | Phone: (575) 257-6546

Afternoon -

Head to The Village Buttery for gourmet sandwiches, salads, delectable soups, and quiche. Enjoy your meal on a spacious outdoor patio among the aspen trees or inside their cozy dining room.

Website | Address: 2107 Sudderth Dr. | Phone: (575) 257-9251

Evening -

Stop by Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room. Enjoy Sierra Blanca Brewing Company craft beers, fine wines, and scrumptious food. Indulge in their signature Southwest dishes, like the green chile mac and cheese or the Navajo tacos.

Website | Address: 441 Mechem Dr. |Phone: (575) 808-8456

INSIDER SIP TIP

Don’t miss Downshift Brewing Company’s new RIVERSIDE taproom at the former Sacred Grounds, offering a fabulous live music stage and sound set, indoor and outdoor seating, and riverside views.

Address: 2704 Sudderth Dr. | Phone: (575) 257-2273


Day 2: LOCAL FLAVORS

Morning -

Wake up with a delicious breakfast at Cornerstone Bakery & Cafe. Their menu features a variety of sweet and savory breakfast dishes, including their famous cinnamon rolls.

Website | Address: 1712 Sudderth Dr. | Phone: (575) 257-1842

Then, walk over to the nearby Midtown Market (previously Wingfield Market), where local artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products. Open Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm June to October.

Address: 100 Country Club Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345

Afternoon -

Grab a quick and casual lunch at Tina's Cafe. Tina’s boasts a delicious menu with huge portions and homemade desserts. Don't miss the outdoor patio area.

Website | Address: 2825 Sudderth Dr. |Phone: (575) 257-8930

Evening -

Savor an upscale dining experience at Michael J’s Italian-American Restaurant, a cozy, convivial Italian eatery offering pasta, seafood, and meat dishes, plus fine wines and patio seating.

Website | Address: 601 Mechem Dr. | Phone: (575) 257-9559

INSIDER SIP TIP

Schedule a private Bourbon Tasting at the Win, Place, and Show bar with the only certified bourbon steward in New Mexico! Don’t miss this unique educational, and delicious experience.

Website | Address: 2516 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345 | Phone: (575) 257-9982

Day 3: ALWAYS TASTY

Morning -

Start your day with a visit to Jorge’s Cafe, where they serve authentic Mexican cuisine in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Don't miss their delicious breakfast burritos and famous green chile sauce.

Website | Address: 2064 US-70, Ruidoso Downs | Phone: (575) 378-9804

Afternoon -

For lunch, head to Hall of Flame Burgers, a longtime Midtown grill famous for its delicious burger with creative toppings, tasty fries, and crispy onion rings. Not in the mood for a burger? Try their steak tacos or Philly cheesesteak. 

Website | Address: 2500 Sudderth Dr. | Phone: (575) 257-9987

Evening -

End your foodie adventure with a visit to Ruidoso Sushi. For authentic sushi, fresh, expertly crafted rolls, and tantalizing flavors, you won’t find better. This place is fab.

Website | Address: 2501 Sudderth Dr. | Phone: (575) 630-0495

INSIDER SIP TIP

Make your way to the Lost Hiker Brewing Company Midtown Taproom, a small local brewery with a cozy tasting room. Try unique and flavorful craft beers while enjoying their fun and friendly vibe with a dog-friendly patio out back. They also have ciders and wine.

Website | Address: 2536 Sudderth Dr. | Phone: (575) 808-8072


You might also like…

See this link in the original post