The best Restaurants in Elephant Butte ranking of January 2025

8 restaurant menus in Elephant Butte, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Casa Taco
Casa Taco
92/100 (1210 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Queso
Shrimp
Fish
Beef
Salad
Chili
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Nachos
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I ate here last year while on vacation in New Mexico. The tacos were very good and had a nice spicy kick. The side dishes were tasty as well. Service..."
Carina Jahn
"Warmly greeted by the friendliest staff. Our food was prepared in short order. Enjoyed the green chili brisket tacos, absolutely a true taste..."
Mark Hay
"Absolutely spectacular food. Incredible service as well, they were quick and kind. We heavily enjoyed the green chile chicken quesadilla and the..."
Grace W
"This is a small venue that is well kept and clean. The prices are on par with many other Taco places. The service was good and the food was good as..."
Anthony Mitchell
"We ordered online and when I went to pick up order, there was no one available. After waiting a few minutes, someone asked have I been helped. She..."
J. B.
"We have been to the Elephant Butte location several times since we arrived in October. The food is always good. I love the Frito Pie and my husband..."
Kristen Nix
"We popped in after a day on the lake and all of the food we had collectively was very good. The tortilla shells are cooked per order and the salsa..."
Justin Huffmon
"Delicious brisket tacos and chicken tacos. The brisket has green chile in it so there's a real spicy kick! ♥️ There's decent amount of meat in..."
A Dor
"Great tacos, great view, we missed out on beers but will be back once the upper deck starts to party!..."
Bob Stroup
"I took a friend here for her Birthday. It was a great dinner experience. The manager told us they will be open for Breakfast starting 9-23. It has..."
Debbie Funfar
"Very quaint little hole in the wall. Fantastic shrimp tacos. Was in town visiting family and stopped in for a late night supper. Definitely will stop..."
Josh P
"Verde puffy tacos... Terribly delicious and grateful for the suggestion to try! I appreciate my food is cooked to order and the employees have all..."
Hey It's Me
"Can't go wrong here. I've had the tacos, the burritos, the quesadillas, and the enchiladas. It's all good. Service is good, it's in a nice spot, and..."
Rozilynn Crosby
"On my way to Albuquerque and was craving some tacos so I decided to swing by. Staff was very friendly! They are understaffed so just have some..."
Branden Wynant
Big Food Express
Big Food Express
89/100 (483 ratings)
Restaurants
International
American
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Yeti Burger Rosemary Fries
Burger
Top Sirloin Steak Salad
Bourbon BBQ Pork Sandwich
Glass of Chianti Classico
Egg Roll
Cheese Curds
Lobster Sandwich
Fried Shrimp
Trois Fromage
Crab Chowder
Wonton Egg Drop Soup
Bigfoot Burger and Fries
Bandido Burger
Truffle Fries with Balsamic Vinegar Mediterranean Sea Salt & Black Truffle
"First time I've been here. During a monsoon even. Would have loved to sit in the beautiful patio area. Next time. Our waitress was awesome! For $10..."
Karylee Harrison
"Honest to god some of the best food I have ever had! Not your typical lunch spot, the food is thoughtfully prepared with unique flavors and..."
Jennifer King
"This place is wonderful, the patio is beautiful and relaxing. The staff works so hard to accommodate everyone with the small kitchen they have. The..."
Stephen Sellars
"The food and service is AMAZING!! We enjoyed the egg rolls and Bandido Burger. The rosemary fries were delicious and crisp (not too oily). Nice..."
Drew Helton
"We rarely eat out. I’m usually just not impressed with restaurant food. This place though really surprised me. Food was amazing!! Service was great..."
Stacey K
"The service was amazing, food delicious and the atmosphere was so relaxing. Beautiful place. Went there twice in one..."
Naiya Adams
"Wow! What a great patio! Nothing compares in the area! The owner has created an amazing specialty cocktail menu as well as a comprehensive wine..."
Derek Fry
"Met up with friends for dinner and it was a great experience! We sat outside on the patio and loved it! We had calamari, cheese curds, and fried..."
Misti W
"My folks have had a place here for 20+ years. I’m so glad to see local business Big Food stay in the game all these years in this little town. They..."
Paige Brunclik
"Had a great experience in a comfortable setting. Savannah my server upheld outstanding service and was very welcoming. The food was delicious and..."
Niko Darko
Bigfoot Restaurant
Bigfoot Restaurant
90/100 (403 ratings)
Restaurants
Beer restaurants
Seafood
Wine Bar
Beer restaurants
Wine Bar
Seafood
American
American
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Sit down
American
Wine Bar
Seafood
Beer restaurants
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Seating
Sports bars
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Hodges Corner Restaurant
Hodges Corner Restaurant
83/100 (354 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"The service was very friendly! Don't let is small and outdated decor fool you, the food was hot and fresh, i had the hefty burger with green chile,..."
Shannon Way
"They know their stuff! Small town diner that delivers big time! Green chili stew, humongous pancakes, all around good quality food with attentive..."
Victor Paez
"Good service and the owner even came out to see how we were doing. Good old fashioned American food..."
JT Segura
"Yummy. Their buffy was very good. Loved the meatloaf and fried chicken. Everyone was satified with their orders. Fantastic enchiladas. Great and..."
Thomasina Newby
"Excellent service. Owner personally checks on guests and sees that people are satisfied. My server Desiree was attentive and professional. Food..."
Kelly Hayes
"I didn't expect much when I saw the buffet, so I was happy to find out that it was great! The mashed potatoes and gravy were so awesome that I..."
Michele Carabajal
"Great food in fact we were there Saturday it had to go back again Sunday to get some more. The breakfast on Saturday had biscuits and gravy among..."
Terry Mabbitt
"Great great place to eat. my wife and I really love it. Great all you can eat buffet. You can also order from the menu. Our church loves to go there..."
Rod Kasiah
"This restaurant has the perfect blend of great food and great service. Very friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend the broasted chicken or try the..."
Tawny Port
"Good service. Had an omelette, which was very tasty. The hash browns are thicker, which taste better to me but are harder to eat. Definitely a small..."
Jonathan Stanwyck
Paparoni's Pizzeria
Paparoni's Pizzeria
93/100 (144 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Fast food
Lunch
"Rented a pontoon boat. Quality service from friendly staff. Had me in the water quickly at the cheapest price around. Really enjoyed our trip. No..."
Paul J
"Went in not knowing what to except! We knew we wanted to rent a jet ski but had no reservation so its first come serve. FYI you can't reserve..."
Samantha Jones
"My family and I had an absolutely amazing experience. The staff was very friendly and welcoming from the cashiers to the dock workers and everyone in..."
Mark Pallottino Jr
"Rented a Bentley Pontoon with my family yesterday (like I always do every year from these guys). They have always been very professional and offer..."
3544S
"Love the pizza. The carp nibble on your toes also if you bring something for them to..."
Jesse Cole
"We rented the nicer pontoon boat for 6 hours and although it could've used a bigger engine we were satisfied with its quality and their service. We..."
James Bandy
"Very friendly staff, very delicious pizza. They help you fill out boat rental documents while your food is cooking and then, you can take it with you..."
Pamela Sanchez
"Had a great a time at the marina. Was my wifes firdt time on a jet ski in many years. Bo was very helpful and patient in helping her to understand..."
albee gallegos
"My family and I loved our experience. We were educated on the boat we had and all the staff was friendly. We're just sorry that we didn't go earlier..."
Jerome Haywood
"Had the white cap pizza. Best in..."
Rhonda Renee “Sosanna” Olson
"Rented a jet ski from Sports Adventure last weekend and I could not have been more happy with the way EVERYONE treated me. Very personable and nice..."
Angela Leighty
"Ordered 4 large Pizzas, place was packed , food came out fast and hot. Store had everything we needed and a good selection of rentals. Everybody was..."
Ralph Barron
"Best place you could find on the Butte! My family and I had an extremely horrible service at Marina Del Sur,but thankfully sports adventure really..."
Elijah Waffles
"Excellent friendly & fun staff, honest pricing & policies. Unfortunately when we returned in August they were closed and we had a very negative..."
Ken Markowitz
"My husband and I came here on our anniversary. We had no problems at all with the jet ski. It worked great. We were very disappointed that even..."
bayly ackerman
"They have everything to rent for water activities plus gas for your boat. I'm gonna rent a pontoon boat so I can bring my family and my dogs. Yes..."
Mike Hutterly
"They have some really good pizza here. Nothing fancy, just nice thin greasy pizza on the Lake. Staff is great too. Very friendly and..."
Richard Govea
The Club Restaurant At The Sierra Del Rio Golf Course
The Club Restaurant At The Sierra Del Rio Golf Course
76/100 (86 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Burger
Salad
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very tasty food. Best ambiance in the city by far. Enjoyable atmosphere and attentive..."
Magyar Telea
"The staff is very cordial and the service is great. Not to many places to choose from in T or C, but this place is the best value in both Elephant..."
Keith Gonzalez
"Service was out of this world...."
Mike Harrelson
"So fab and clean and great looking..."
Bina Thompkins
"A happy place. Great staff. Thank you...."
RoadTrip Eddie
"The patio is perfect this time of..."
Michelle Ziegler
"I met dear friends for..."
linda timm
"Good service and..."
Claudea DePalma
"Food and drinks are..."
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Turtleback Taphouse & Grill At Sierra Del Rio Golf Course
Turtleback Taphouse & Grill At Sierra Del Rio Golf Course
77/100 (67 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Bar
Pub
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Private Dining
Live Music
Seating
Sports bars
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great views. Friendly service. Best fettuccine alfredo I've ever had. Freshly brewed iced tea. Save room for..."
Laurie Martinez
"Recommend eating here for the views from the balcony that overlook the golf course. My favorite would be the philly cheesesteak. It was super cheesey..."
Zach Fullerton
"So glad the restaurant has opened again and happy to patronize the Sunday breakfast buffet, which is wonderful. As a 20-year vegetarian, I decided to..."
Durrae Johanek
"Dinner were great, met new friends on both sides of the bar tonight. See y'all..."
Bob Stroup
"Really good burgers and a great beer special. Beautiful view of the course from the dining room at lunch. Quiet with nice service. Lose a star for..."
Sonyia Hartwell
"Food was good very relaxing drinks were great we unfortunatly had slow o no wait staff however the wait staff seemed on top of..."
Lori Arroyo-Cortez
"We ate on the patio which was so relaxing . Looking in any direction the view is beautiful . I couldn't eat everything as portions are large and..."
linda timm
"Staff seemed confused but I got what I wanted to eat and it was good. Great outdoor..."
Angaug LNU
"The watermelon margaritas were the BEST!! The food was only ok. The service was..."
Jana Muncy
"Great Fajitas, cocktails were SPOT on!! Service was..."
Pat H
"Kudos to the new chef and thank you to the waitress who took such great care of us..."
NaNi Rivera
"We had a great time. Craig, our server, was really such a treat. The food was good - not an extensive menu but very nice. We enjoyed Craig, had a..."
Sharon Ehrlich
"Food was great and the waitress was..."
Donita Burner
"Tried their breakfast buffet this morning. The food was good, and cooked well, pretty expensive for what it was. And the view is..."
Robert Videto
"Incredible food! Tomahawk pork chop well worth the trip not to mention the new Smashburger, which puts other green Chile cheeseburgers to shame! ..."
Richard Holcomb
Krispy Krunchy Chicken/ Cabana Grill
70/100 (13 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Cajun & Creole
American
Dinner
Lunch