Old Road Restaurant

Exceeded Expectations On my last trip to New Mexico, I went to the Mescalero Apache Reservation to visit old friends while on my way to Albequerque. After catching up and taking a drive up the mountains, we were starving. My local Food Crew suggested we head down to Old Restaurant, a local hot spot serving Mexican and New Mexican themed foods. Since I was just in Mississippi and Texas, dining on seafood and steaks, Mexican food was just what I needed. Old Road Restaurant has gone through some changes over the years, but seems to have hit its niche, and has been serving great Mexican fare for quite some time. The interior is very rusty and country style with wood trims and country themes throughout. There is an open downstairs area (maybe a banquet area or extra seating) clean and shiny with antiques and memories of a bygone era. Check it out on your next visit. Now to the food...The menu has many great classic choices like Tacos Enchiladas, Chili Rennello's, and many other items. Our brought out fresh homemade nachos with their in-house made Pico, mild and hot salsa, we also ordered some queso for those perfectly made chips. Our server was very friendly and gracious and patiently took our orders. My choice that afternoon was classic tacos with Beef, Chicken, Pork, all very well made and served with delicious homemade rice, beans, fresh sour cream, and shredded Mexican Cheddar. Wow, this meal hit the spot and surprisingly was not that heavy. All of us enjoyed our meals as we talked and got a chance to catch up. The food was very affordable and the Old Road Restaurant is great for solo eaters, couple groups and special occasions. If you are ever passing through the Mescalero area, you must stop in try this place, its one of the best places around to eat.

Hadn't been in quite a while, but was so glad we were able to get down there. The food was amazing, and although our server was not very attentive, the other server was wonderful. I asked her for a drink refill, and she made it a post to check on our table a few more times, which was more than our actual server.

Great stop just 1/2 mile off main road, food was fresh, plentiful and very good (we had beat and bean burritos with green chili and chicken sour cream enchiladas w/ red sauce- both we very good- but the sopapilla was exceptional! Cabin with lots of wood and windows - very affordable too

Just a short hop off the highway, but it feels like you are tucked into a cabin in the mountain forest. It is a favorite place to eat if we are ever in the area. It's peaceful looking at the beautiful mountains through the big sunny windows. Such a cozy & quaint restaurant, and the food was delicious. Waitstaff were super friendly, too. Our waitress has worked there 15 years. We ordered Sour Cream Enchilada Plate (green) and the Chili Relleno Plate. The tortilla chips & salsa tasted homemade, too! Everything was, "Yum!!!"

Service was excellent, food was delicious, price was fair. Worth the side adventure for sure.