Mescalero Cabin guidebook

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Mescalero Cabin guidebook

Food scene

Very close to Mescalero Cabin, this is not your average burger joint! They have incredible burger, but also killer appetizers and a selection of over 30 beers on tap at all time, most from local breweries! Family friendly and lots of TVs to catch any game you want to see!
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Anaheim Jacks
1097 Mechem Dr
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Very close to Mescalero Cabin, this is not your average burger joint! They have incredible burger, but also killer appetizers and a selection of over 30 beers on tap at all time, most from local breweries! Family friendly and lots of TVs to catch any game you want to see!
Outstanding Mexican/Southwestern fare! Delicious fajitas, burritos and enchiladas. Huge restaurant with a nice outdoor patio and great views. Also has great margaritas and a full bar!
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Casa Blanca
501 Mechem Dr
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Outstanding Mexican/Southwestern fare! Delicious fajitas, burritos and enchiladas. Huge restaurant with a nice outdoor patio and great views. Also has great margaritas and a full bar!
Creative upscale southwest cuisine and great service/atmosphere. Absolutely fantastic queso and guac and they serve everything from steaks, chops, burgers, and sandwiches to salads and a la carte tacos. Family friendly.
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Grill Caliente
2800 Sudderth Dr
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Creative upscale southwest cuisine and great service/atmosphere. Absolutely fantastic queso and guac and they serve everything from steaks, chops, burgers, and sandwiches to salads and a la carte tacos. Family friendly.
Sierra Blanca Brewery (local) and taproom and serves American fare and bar/pub food. Everything from Ahi tuna, to sandwiches and burgers, to steaks and ribs…they have a little of everything and an excellent selection beers on tap and a full wine list.
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Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room
441 Mechem Dr
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Sierra Blanca Brewery (local) and taproom and serves American fare and bar/pub food. Everything from Ahi tuna, to sandwiches and burgers, to steaks and ribs…they have a little of everything and an excellent selection beers on tap and a full wine list.
Known lovingly as the best pizza joint in Ruidoso. Great for kids as well but is take out only currently. Huge selection and very generous with toppings
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Cafe Rio Pizza
2547 Sudderth Dr
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Known lovingly as the best pizza joint in Ruidoso. Great for kids as well but is take out only currently. Huge selection and very generous with toppings
This is a local favorite close to Mescalero serving until about 2 or 3 each day. Fantastic breakfast and cafe style sandwiches for lunch. It is always busy here so be prepared for a short wait, it is never long and worth it. About 5 minutes from Mescalero cabin!
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Alto Cafe
810 County Rd 48
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This is a local favorite close to Mescalero serving until about 2 or 3 each day. Fantastic breakfast and cafe style sandwiches for lunch. It is always busy here so be prepared for a short wait, it is never long and worth it. About 5 minutes from Mescalero cabin!
Fine dining Italian and very popular. Reservation recommended
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Michael J's Italian-American Restaurant
601 Mechem Dr
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Fine dining Italian and very popular. Reservation recommended
Open for breakfast and lunch and is another local favorite known for biscuits and gravy and French toast as well as crepes and quiches. All homemade breads and pastries…delicious coffee!
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Cornerstone Bakery Cafe
1712 Sudderth Dr
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Open for breakfast and lunch and is another local favorite known for biscuits and gravy and French toast as well as crepes and quiches. All homemade breads and pastries…delicious coffee!
Best breakfast in town for waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Eggs Benedict are another fan favorite, and all housed in a classic mountain setting. Delicious!
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Log Cabin Restaurant
1074 Mechem Dr
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Best breakfast in town for waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Eggs Benedict are another fan favorite, and all housed in a classic mountain setting. Delicious!
Fantastic bakery in town serving deli style sandwiches, soups, pastas, and salads. Great for a quick lunch or just a quick stop for an afternoon sweet.
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The Village Buttery
2107 Sudderth Dr
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Fantastic bakery in town serving deli style sandwiches, soups, pastas, and salads. Great for a quick lunch or just a quick stop for an afternoon sweet.
Excellent upscale Mexican /Spanish/tapas fare. Green Chile Burrito is excellent as is the bacon cinnamon roll for breakfast. For dinner, the restaurant switches to tapas style of share plates with creative Spanish flare.
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Tina's Cafe
2825 Sudderth Dr
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Excellent upscale Mexican /Spanish/tapas fare. Green Chile Burrito is excellent as is the bacon cinnamon roll for breakfast. For dinner, the restaurant switches to tapas style of share plates with creative Spanish flare.
Classic upscale Texas steakhouse serving steaks, chops, seafood and pastas. The iconic steakhouse in town.
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Texas Club
212 Metz Dr
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Classic upscale Texas steakhouse serving steaks, chops, seafood and pastas. The iconic steakhouse in town.
located in Mid-town and features 30+ local brews on tap and gastro pub fare with a great area for the kids to play.
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Hidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth Dr
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located in Mid-town and features 30+ local brews on tap and gastro pub fare with a great area for the kids to play.
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Noisy Water Winery
2331 Sudderth Dr
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From bowling to pool to video games and more. This is more than just a family friendly restaurant...it is fun for the whole family in one place.
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Farley's Food Fun & Pub
1200 Mechem Dr
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From bowling to pool to video games and more. This is more than just a family friendly restaurant...it is fun for the whole family in one place.

Beer, Wine and more

also in midtown and family friendly
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Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden
2213 Sudderth Dr
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also in midtown and family friendly
also in midtown and family friendly
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Hidden Tap
2408 B Sudderth Dr
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also in midtown and family friendly
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon Rd
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Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden
2213 Sudderth Dr
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Lost Hiker Brewing Co
2536 Sudderth Dr
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Grab and go wine and beer shop
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The Cork and Kettle
2801 Sudderth Dr
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Grab and go wine and beer shop

Summer activities

Grindstone Lake and Trails System and Backcountry Attitudes (watercraft rentals on Grindstones Lake)
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Grindstone Lake
501 Resort Dr
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Grindstone Lake and Trails System and Backcountry Attitudes (watercraft rentals on Grindstones Lake)
Horse racing runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Concerts and festivals are held here year round as well!
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Ruidoso Downs Race Track
26225 US-70
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Horse racing runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Concerts and festivals are held here year round as well!
Zip Lining and gondola rides open during the Summer months.
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Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run Road
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Zip Lining and gondola rides open during the Summer months.
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Pillow's Funtrackers
101 Carrizo Canyon Rd
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Old West town, panning for gold, pony rides, cattle roping for kids, supper and show available (purchase tickets for this online). Summer only - opening weekend is May 27th
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Flying J Ranch
1028 NM-48
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Old West town, panning for gold, pony rides, cattle roping for kids, supper and show available (purchase tickets for this online). Summer only - opening weekend is May 27th
Fishing, swimming and trails. Incredible views of Sierra Blanca from here.
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Alto Lake and Recreation Area
854 NM-48
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Fishing, swimming and trails. Incredible views of Sierra Blanca from here.
Moon Mountain Disc Golf Course
685 Gavilan Canyon Road
Indoor tennis and sand volleyball courts
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White Mountain Recreation Complex
687 Hull Rd
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Indoor tennis and sand volleyball courts
Visit historic midtown and enjoy shopping, art galleries, food, wine, beer and so much more!
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Midtown Market
Sudderth Drive
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Visit historic midtown and enjoy shopping, art galleries, food, wine, beer and so much more!
Public Golf course
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Links At Sierra Blanca
105 Sierra Blanca Dr
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Public Golf course
Public Golf Course
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Cree Meadows Public Golf Course
301 Country Club Dr
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Public Golf Course
Food, casino, lake activities, spas and live shows.
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
287 Carrizo Canyon Rd
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Food, casino, lake activities, spas and live shows.
Located at the Racetrack and open year round.
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Billy the Kidin kasino
26225 US-70
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Located at the Racetrack and open year round.
Extensive hiking trails, biking, and ATV rentals.
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Lincolnin kansallispuisto
3463 Las Palomas Rd
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Extensive hiking trails, biking, and ATV rentals.
Horseback riding
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Grindstone Lake
501 Resort Dr
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Horseback riding
Year Round Shows
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Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer Rd
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Year Round Shows
Boat rentals available here
Inn of the Mountain Gods Boat House
Reservation
Boat rentals available here
Inn of the mountain gods DISC golf course
Inn of Mountain Gods Srv Road
Summer TUBING, Roller Coasters and Zip lining! So much fun!
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Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run Rd
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Summer TUBING, Roller Coasters and Zip lining! So much fun!
Located at Grindstone Lake
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Wibit Water Park
Beach Avenue
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Located at Grindstone Lake
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Casino Apache Travel Center
25845 S High St
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Winter Activities

Snow tubing for the whole family. Young children's play area available as well.
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Ruidoso Winter Park
121 Ski Run Rd
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Snow tubing for the whole family. Young children's play area available as well.
Located at the racetrack and open year-round.
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Billy the Kidin kasino
26225 US-70
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Located at the racetrack and open year-round.
12,000 feet elevation with 55 runs and 11 lifts. Gondola runs year-round
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Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run Road
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12,000 feet elevation with 55 runs and 11 lifts. Gondola runs year-round
Winter Sleigh Rides
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Grindstone Lake
501 Resort Dr
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Winter Sleigh Rides
Shows year round
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Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer Rd
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Shows year round
Hiking trails open year round
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Lincolnin kansallispuisto
3463 Las Palomas Rd
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Hiking trails open year round
Hiking trails open year round
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Alto Lake and Recreation Area
854 NM-48
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Hiking trails open year round
Visit historic midtown Ruidoso for food, wine, beer, shopping, art galleries and much more.
Ruidoso Midtown Association
Visit historic midtown Ruidoso for food, wine, beer, shopping, art galleries and much more.
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Casino Apache Travel Center
25845 S High St
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City/town information

Ghost Town located here
White Oaks
Ghost Town located here
Home of White Sands National Park. Just a 1 hour and 20 minute drive from Ruidoso.
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White Sands
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Home of White Sands National Park. Just a 1 hour and 20 minute drive from Ruidoso.
Just a 1 hour driver from Ruidoso, the quaint town of Cloudcroft boasts 9,000 feet elevation and a historic downtown with restaurants, breweries, shopping and a golf course. A great day trip!
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Cloudcroft
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Just a 1 hour driver from Ruidoso, the quaint town of Cloudcroft boasts 9,000 feet elevation and a historic downtown with restaurants, breweries, shopping and a golf course. A great day trip!
Just an hour drive from Ruidoso, the National Space History Museum is located here.
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Alamogordo
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Just an hour drive from Ruidoso, the National Space History Museum is located here.
Just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Ruidoso, the Roswell International Space Museum is located here. It is also the home of "Area 51".
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Roswell
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Just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Ruidoso, the Roswell International Space Museum is located here. It is also the home of "Area 51".

Sightseeing

This most widely visited state monument in New Mexico is part of a community frozen in time—the 1870's and 1880's. Walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other famous and infamous characters of the Wild West.
Lincoln Historic Site
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This most widely visited state monument in New Mexico is part of a community frozen in time—the 1870's and 1880's. Walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other famous and infamous characters of the Wild West.
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Carlsbad Cavern Natural Entrance
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