Where to Find Prepared Thanksgiving Meals in Ruidoso (2025 Edition)

Whether you’re planning Thanksgiving dinner for two or a family feast, Ruidoso restaurants have you covered—from perfectly roasted turkey and savory sides to homemade pies. Here’s your updated 2025 guide to where to find prepared Thanksgiving meals, dine-in buffets, and takeout feasts in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

This list is updated annually as new information becomes available. Please call ahead to confirm menus, hours, and pricing.

• K-BOB'S Steakhouse

  Enjoy a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving Family Meals that feed 6–8 people for $179. Each includes 4 lbs. of sliced smoked turkey or honey ham, plus mashed and sweet potatoes, green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and K-BOB’s signature sweet rolls. Add extra sides, meats, or pumpkin pie for $15 each. Pickup November 26, 11 AM–2 PM. For orders, call 575-378-0025.

• Rainmakers Resort and Club

  Treat yourself to a gourmet Thanksgiving meal—hot and ready to serve on November 27. Choose one protein, three sides, and a pie for $175 (serves two). Pickup times: 11 AM or 2 PM. Order by November 24. Call 575-336-8650 or email mswenor@rainmakersusa.com.

• Ruidoso Jockey Club

  Enjoy a complete holiday feast for pickup or delivery in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, or Alto (delivery fee $50). Choose from whole roasted turkey, prime rib, or baked ham, each served with whipped potatoes, candied yams, broccoli and cauliflower au gratin, and fresh rolls. Serves 6–12. House-made pies available. Order by November 21; payment due November 25. Menu. Call 575-378-4446 or email Ruidosojockeyclub@ruidosojockeyclub.com.

• The Cantina at Billy The Kid Casino at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.

  Skip the stress and savor the season with holiday pre-orders from The Cantina. Choose from pumpkin pie ($15), pecan pie ($17), or a 5 lb. smoked turkey breast ($45)—perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Pre-order by calling 575-378-4431.

• Roso’s in Ruidoso

  Enjoy an Italian-inspired Thanksgiving to-go from Roso’s Ristorante. Each Thanksgiving Platter ($42 per person, gratuity not included) includes Italian bread rolls, cranberry sauce, one entrée, and three sides. Entrée choices include turkey with gravy, ham with honey bourbon glaze, pork loin, lasagna Bolognese, or eggplant Parmesan. Sides feature favorites like garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, roasted potatoes, and sweet potatoes with roasted pecans. Pickup only on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27) from 11 AM–2 PM. Call 575-808-8566 to order by Sunday, November 23, 2025.

• Wendell’s Steak & Seafood:

  Celebrate with Wendell’s Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11 AM–3 PM. The lavish spread includes herb butter-basted turkey, smoked ham, New York strip loin, grilled seabream, seasonal sides, an omelet and waffle station, fresh seafood, charcuterie, and desserts from the Inn’s bakery. $95 adults | $80 seniors | $30 children 12 and over. Reservations recommended: Menu. Make a Reservation Online. Phone: (575) 464-7059.

• The Ranchers Steak and Seafood Restaurant offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal, along with prime rib and a fish option. Reservations are recommended—call to secure your spot. Phone: +1 575-257-7540

• 440 Smokehouse BBQ

  Pre-order by November 24 for scratch-made pies (Pumpkin, Southern Pecan, Bourbon Pecan, Dutch Apple) and smoked meats (5 lb. turkey breast, smoked turkey, or smoked ham). Call 575-937-5835 or visit 1056 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM to order.

• Red Hat Grille, Casino Apache Travel Center

  Feast on oven-roasted turkey with sausage cornbread stuffing, garlic herb whipped potatoes, fall vegetables, candied yams, cranberry sauce, yeast rolls, and your choice of pumpkin, pecan, or apple pie slice. Call (575) 464-7059.

• Denny’s

  Enjoy Denny's Turkey and Dressing dinner featuring tender carved turkey breast, savory stuffing, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce. 575-378-1389

• Queen of Confections and Parties

  Offering homemade Thanksgiving pies, cakes, and pumpkin rolls. Call 575-714-3538 to order your favorite desserts early.

• The Cornerstone Bakery

  Taking holiday pie and bakery pre-orders now. Call 575-257-1842 to reserve your Thanksgiving treats.

  For more local recommendations, visit the Ruidoso Dining Facebook Group or check with individual restaurants for dine-in and takeout options.

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