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to the salad bar. You can also order a grilled chicken breast. The New Mexican food is
good but not great. Del's is not licensed for alcoholic beverages.
1202 E. Rte. 66, Tucumcari.
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575/461-1740.
Reservations not accepted. Main courses $5-$8 breakfast,
$5-$10 lunch, $8-$16 dinner. MC, V. Mon-Sat 7am-9pm.
Joseph's Restaurant & Cantina
AMERICAN/NEW MEXICAN You may
want to plan your drive so you can eat a meal at “Joe's,” a real Route 66 diner, with
linoleum tables, comfortable booths, and plenty of memorabilia. The locals all eat here:
You'll see Hispanic grandmothers, skinny cowboys in straw hats, and dusty farmhands
just in from the fields. The varied menu offers excellent fare. Breakfast brings eggs and
bacon or omelets. At lunch, I've enjoyed a salad topped with tender grilled chicken. The
New Mexican dishes are large and chile smothered; and the burgers are juicy, with a
variety of toppings—from the Rio Pecos, topped with green chile, to the Acapulco, with
guacamole. Steaks are a big seller, also at a good price. For dessert, try a piece of pie or a
shake. Also on the premises are a bakery, a full-service bar, and a gift shop.
865 Historic Rte. 66, Santa Rosa.
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575/472-3361.
Reservations not accepted. Main courses $4-$8
breakfast, $6-$9 lunch, $7-$15 dinner. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Summer daily 7am-10pm; winter daily 7am-
9pm.
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