Do you want to add a little excitement to your next dining experience? New Mexico may be the Land of Enchantment, but it’s also home to some oddball places – including restaurants. Take a look at some of the strange and unusual eateries you’ll find around the state:
- 66 Diner (Albuquerque)
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66 Diner/Facebook Bask in the world of yesteryear when you visit this aptly named diner along Route 66. Sitting just a stone’s throw away from the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, 66 Diner serves delightfully delicious meals in a whimsical atmosphere.
Address: 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Website: 66 Diner Phone: (505) 247-1421
- Carlsbad Caverns Underground Lunchroom (Carlsbad)
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Larry Workman/Google How does dining deep underground sound to you? Carlsbad Caverns is home to the unique Underground Lunchroom, where you can enjoy a snack hundreds of feet below the surface.
Address: 727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220 Website: Carlsbad Caverns / National Park Service Phone: (505) 785-2232
- The Kosmos Restaurant (Albuquerque)
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The Kosmos Restaurant/Facebook A stunning combination of astronomy, steampunk, and flavorful burgers, the Kosmos is one unique restaurant in an otherwise industrial setting. Enjoy a massive, mouthwatering burger, like their Green Chile Meateor Burger or an equally satisfying Kosmic Burger.
Address: 1715 5th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Website: Kosmos Phone: (505) 369-1772
- McDonald’s (Roswell)
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210 SRT/Google There’s no doubt you’ve heard of this eccentric McDonald’s in Roswell but just in case you haven’t this location will give you an out-of-this-world experience. The building itself looks like a spaceship and inside you’ll find alien and space-themed décor.
Address: 720 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201 Website: Roswell McDonald’s Phone: (575) 622-4752
- Rad Retrocade (Las Cruces)
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Rad Retrocade/Facebook Does your idea of a fun blast from the past include video arcades of yore? Stop by Rad Retrocade in Las Cruces for a rad time with bar food, burgers, creative drinks, and huge milkshakes. Oh, and the old school games are great too!
Address: 201 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Facebook: Rad Retrocade Phone: (575) 556-9338
- Sparky’s BBQ & Espresso (Hatch)
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Abraham Guevara/Google New Mexico is well-known around the country for its green chile and this little restaurant in Hatch makes sure every patron knows it. The menu here is packed with chile as a main ingredient and the pepper even creeps into some of the drinks and desserts here. It sounds odd, but you have to try it for yourself!
Address: 115 Franklin St, Hatch, NM 87937 Website: Sparky’s Phone: (575) 267-4222
- Unicorn Ice Cream Shop (Portales)
Unicorn Ice Cream Shop/Google Make your day magical with a visit to this colorful ice cream shop in Portales. Unicorn Ice Cream Shop offers a variety of ice cream flavors paired with favorite childhood ingredients, like Fruity Pebbles, Oreos, and cotton candy. Address: 1012 W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130 Website: Unicorn Ice Cream Shop Phone: (575) 742-6093
What are some other weird and wacky restaurants you would recommend visiting here in New Mexico? We would love to hear your suggestions!
66 Diner/Facebook
Bask in the world of yesteryear when you visit this aptly named diner along Route 66. Sitting just a stone’s throw away from the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, 66 Diner serves delightfully delicious meals in a whimsical atmosphere.
Address: 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Website: 66 Diner Phone: (505) 247-1421
Andrew Ho/Google
Larry Workman/Google
How does dining deep underground sound to you? Carlsbad Caverns is home to the unique Underground Lunchroom, where you can enjoy a snack hundreds of feet below the surface.
Address: 727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220 Website: Carlsbad Caverns / National Park Service Phone: (505) 785-2232
The Kosmos Restaurant/Google
The Kosmos Restaurant/Facebook
A stunning combination of astronomy, steampunk, and flavorful burgers, the Kosmos is one unique restaurant in an otherwise industrial setting. Enjoy a massive, mouthwatering burger, like their Green Chile Meateor Burger or an equally satisfying Kosmic Burger.
Address: 1715 5th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Website: Kosmos Phone: (505) 369-1772
glennia/Flickr
210 SRT/Google
There’s no doubt you’ve heard of this eccentric McDonald’s in Roswell but just in case you haven’t this location will give you an out-of-this-world experience. The building itself looks like a spaceship and inside you’ll find alien and space-themed décor.
Address: 720 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201 Website: Roswell McDonald’s Phone: (575) 622-4752
Josie Parson/Google
Rad Retrocade/Facebook
Does your idea of a fun blast from the past include video arcades of yore? Stop by Rad Retrocade in Las Cruces for a rad time with bar food, burgers, creative drinks, and huge milkshakes. Oh, and the old school games are great too!
Address: 201 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Facebook: Rad Retrocade Phone: (575) 556-9338
Rafael Zielinski/Google
Abraham Guevara/Google
New Mexico is well-known around the country for its green chile and this little restaurant in Hatch makes sure every patron knows it. The menu here is packed with chile as a main ingredient and the pepper even creeps into some of the drinks and desserts here. It sounds odd, but you have to try it for yourself!
Address: 115 Franklin St, Hatch, NM 87937 Website: Sparky’s Phone: (575) 267-4222
Unicorn Ice Cream Shop/Google
Make your day magical with a visit to this colorful ice cream shop in Portales. Unicorn Ice Cream Shop offers a variety of ice cream flavors paired with favorite childhood ingredients, like Fruity Pebbles, Oreos, and cotton candy. Address: 1012 W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130 Website: Unicorn Ice Cream Shop Phone: (575) 742-6093
Want to walk off a few of those calories after your yummy meal? Be sure to check out some equally oddball places that you’ll find only in New Mexico. Read more in These 9 Weird Places In New Mexico Are As Strange As It Gets.
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Address: 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USAAddress: 727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USAAddress: 1715 5th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USAAddress: 720 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201, USAAddress: 201 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USAAddress: 115 Franklin St, Hatch, NM 87937, USAAddress: 1012 W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130, USA
