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I have to say lately I've been hooked on Day's burgers, in the downtown mall area, next to Coa's. Have you ever had these? I know this is border line sacrosanct, but they are I think better than Blakes. Also, Mr Bill's on El Paseo makes really good burgers, including a 6 pounder that is free if you can eat it inside of 30 minutes.
Yup, Days Burgers is another great choice. You cannot go wrong with Days. I haven't tried Mr Bill's.
I have to say lately I've been hooked on Day's burgers, in the downtown mall area, next to Coa's. Have you ever had these? I know this is border line sacrosanct, but they are I think better than Blakes. Also, Mr Bill's on El Paseo makes really good burgers, including a 6 pounder that is free if you can eat it inside of 30 minutes.
I think Day's is pretty good for a town not distinguished for burgers. It's an old school burger, and if the kid cooking it doesn't squash it flat in a lame-brained attempt to get it cooked faster they actually have some juice left in them. I just tell them I'll wait the extra two minutes, don't beat the thing up.
Dick's is pretty good too, but I'm not crazy for their fresh-cut-but-always-limp fries. They are still in a temporary location, I think, after a fire.
The 6 pound burger at Bills is free if you eat it, but they should also include a loaded pistol so you or your companion can put you out of your misery if you actually finish the darn thing. It's good publicity though
At the risk of being labeled The Anti-Christ, I've never understood why people rave about Blakes (ducking for cover now), but everyone has an opinion......
At the risk of being labeled The Anti-Christ, I've never understood why people rave about Blakes (ducking for cover now), but everyone has an opinion......
LOL!! The real problem with Blake's is the inconsistency. One day you might get a great burger, perfectly made.
The next one might not be fit to eat!!
That's in Alamogordo. I don't know whether or not other locations vary this much. I've mostly just quit going by, and make my own at home.
Stick with that waffle house in Alamo - Keith loved it when he was there. I don't remember where else he ate, now... I'll ask him later!
Yep, the Pancake/Waffle House in Alamo was a lifesaver for me when I was going back and forth! I ate breakfast there every morning....green chile huevos rancheros. They only serve breakfast and lunch, though...seems like they close around 2pm.
Steaks: the local choice Cattlemans is inferior. I pick Cattle Baron, a chain, because it's better quality.
I had a good steak at cattlemans, but terrible service. I've never been impressed with the Cattle Baron either... they don't seem to be able to ever cook my steak to order. I usually stick to Texas Roadhouse or Outback.
I had a good steak at cattlemans, but terrible service. I've never been impressed with the Cattle Baron either... they don't seem to be able to ever cook my steak to order. I usually stick to Texas Roadhouse or Outback.
You're right about service...pretty lame. Couple that with a few second rate steaks and that explains why I'm not a fan.
I'm not an Outback fan particularly, but TRoadhouse is pretty good.
When I feel a need for truely serious beef (but a long drive) I head on down south, east of El Paso to the True, the One, the Only Cattlemans Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs. Cattleman's Steakhouse, visit a legendary Texas Steakhouse
This place is a wonder...out in the middle of nowhere (really), a huge, sprawling place packed with Old West memorabilia, etc. but not relying on decor or atmosphere for success. The steaks are, in a word, amazing.
The big steak, The Cowboy, is a porterhouse almost too big for one person. The bride and I like our steaks at different temps so we both order The Cowgirl, which is a little smaller but still BIG. Nothing better than a nice warm Cowgirl, in my opinion .
It's worth the drive, trust me.
Agreed on Cattleman's at Indian Cliff's. Awesome is the only word that describes it. The Great American Land & Cattle Co. in Canutillo is nearly as good and much closer. It doesn't have that wonderful atmosphere, however. Of course The State Line (Sunland Park) is wonderful as well and worth the drive. Best BBQ in the area by a mile. To this day it's a special treat when I get to go down to SP for work and a lunch of beef ribs with all the sides. Mmmmmm, mmmmm, mmmmm. All this talk of food's got me hungry!
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I just tell them I'll wait the extra two minutes, don't beat the thing up.
, but everyone has an opinion......
