Eat & Drink Archives - Visit Ruidoso

Ruidoso Named Most Underrated Town in New Mexico

Taelor Martinez 08/28/2018

There are many gems across the United States that may not be well-known, but are favorited by travelers that are fortunate enough to have discovered them. We are proud to be amongst a list of such towns in an article posted by…

Wild Game Bistro & Market is Open in High Rolls, NM

Taelor Martinez 07/13/2018

In the mid-1800’s, members of the Niffenegger family came to America from Switzerland. Today, their progeny resides in a corner of the Sacramentos called High Rolls, NM, just below Cloudcroft on Hwy 82. Who are the Niffenegger’s? Bill and Beverly Niffenegger are…

A Tall Order: Noisy Water Winery

Taelor Martinez 05/21/2018

Bright, plain-spoken Jasper Riddle is not only a successful entrepreneur, He’s a community minded winemaker. Ruidoso, NM is his hometown. And although he couldn’t wait to leave after high school, at 31 years he enjoys a hand in glove relationship with the…

Romance in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 03/23/2018

This travel writer honeymooned in Ruidoso, recently, and has the scoop on where to shop, snack, snuggle and snooze. Ruidoso is a popular destination for couples who want to escape the day to day drudgery and unwind in the mountains. The cool…

Second Annual Vines in the Pines: More Than Just Wine

Taelor Martinez 03/12/2018

Vines in the Pines is More than just wine… it’s arts, crafts, food and shopping! The second annual Vines in the Pines Wine and Art Festival was host to a dozen or so wineries from across this great state. The festival is…

On Tap: Lost Hiker Brewing Co.

Taelor Martinez 03/02/2018

Lost Hiker Brewing Company is part of collaborative microbrewery movement. “High tides rides all ships,” Dan Carey quotes a friend. “There’s no use in working against each other. We’re hoping to develop a scene here.” What’s in a name? Jennifer and Dan…

Tina’s Cafe: Completely New Mexico

Taelor Martinez 02/16/2018

People come to Tina’s Cafe in Ruidoso NM to see familiar faces, to visit, and have great food. Tina’s charm might begin with the 400-year-old tree just outside the front door. Others are drawn to her New Mexico True designation, compliments of the…

Sacred Grounds: Small Coffee Shop to Prominent Destination

Taelor Martinez 01/23/2018

Who could have guessed seven years ago that a meager-sized coffee shop and teahouse in Boulder Plaza would grow four years later into one of the most popular stops in the scenic village of Ruidoso? Obviously, Will and Rebecca Ponder had the…

Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden

Lajuana Martinez 06/23/2017

Sit Back and Relax at Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden So, you’re in the scenic mountain village of Ruidoso, enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer, and you’ve talked yourself into taking a break to plot your next moves. A place…

Anaheim Jack’s Patio Party: From Mild to Wild

Lajuana Martinez 06/12/2017

Anaheim Jack’s Patio Party: From Mild to Wild What better place to celebrate the coming summer months (Tuesday, June 20, 10:24 p.m. [MDT]) than in the scenic mountain village of Ruidoso? Things are happening, social gatherings splurge, and flimsy excuses are used…

Ruidoso Events

Oct 19
Ruidoso Oktoberfest Great food, great beer, great music, arts & crafts - and "dressing for the occasion"…
Oct 20
Lost Hiker Brew Tasting Come enjoy some brews with friends at Lost Hiker Brewery. They have 4 beers on…
Oct 23
The New Chinese Acrobats The New Chinese Acrobats A collaboration of Cirque Eloize The New Chinese Acrobats, presenting the…
Oct 24
Laugh Out Loud Live Stand-Up Comedy Series Club 49, inside the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, is hosting a…
Oct 25
Karaoke at Club 49 Come out and join us at Club 49, located within Inn of The Mountain Gods,…