Tina's Cafe

True "diner" service (excellent from start to finish); art on the walls; spacious patio; cinnamon rolls the size of your head. Enough said. :-)

Exceptional green chile cream sauce - wow! Sadly they will not give you WiFi password/access😔. Crispy rellenos with excellently spiced ground beef on top. Red chile rich but not too much, good spice. Migas with sausage usually very fluffy and well cooked. Beans very tasty, as is the posole (when available). Chicken fried steak with green chile cream sauce, fried eggs, hash browns, fluffy soft biscuits and an extra side of GC cream sauce is outstanding! Breakfast potatoes (fried cubes) are out of this world when dipped in extra green chile cream sauce. Cinnamon roll with "pork candy" as well as Red chile pecan pie are very very good, especially warmed up... The red chile kicks in with a soft and slow burn on the finish. Green chile peach pie a little heavy on the filling thickener (cornstarch?) and could use a little more heat (spice). Great Bloody Mary. Salty dog had a nice spiced rim, but the grapefruit (reads fresh squeezed on menu but is not) is just OK. Puff pastry filled with pork and green chile cream sauce, and the red enchiladas were also only just OK, would skip next time. As with many places, some key items on the menu are excellent and signature, but others not as well done.

I came in for the candy pig cinnamon roll but was bowled over by the steak tacos and the super friendly service. The host, server and even the cook were very sweet and clearly wanted to ensure I enjoyed my meal and had everything I needed. Definitely worth a stop!

Tina's Cafe is an absolutely delicious mainstay in the Ruidoso restaurant scene. Their breakfast and lunch options are fantastic (haven't tried dinner) with maybe my favorite burrito anywhere. Prices I think are fair, and I appreciate the variety of food and drinks and the great service. Be prepared to wait if you don't get there early, but it is worth it.

Our server was an absolute sweetheart. The food was to die for. Tina's green sauce is a must try. The chips and salsa was delicious. I had the no name burrito and it is a meal for 2 in my opinion. I would very much like to go again.