Location: Cloudcroft
Top Restaurants in Cloudcroft
Countries
Most Popular Barbecue food in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States
Find out what Barbecue restaurants to try in Cloudcroft. Cloudcroft is a village in Otero County, New Mexico, and is within the Lincoln National Forest. The population was 674 at the 2010 census. Despite being located in an otherwise arid region, its extremely high elevation (8,600 feet (2,600 m); one of the highest in the U.S.) allows for a relatively mild summer that makes it a popular tourist attraction in West Texas and New Mexico. It was named by Fodor's in 2002 as the Number 3 "Most Overlooked and Underrated Destination Spot." Tourism remains the primary economic driver of the village.
Things to do in Cloudcroft
1. Mad Jack's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By Deborahjune
We stopped in here for lunch mostly because we saw the huge line up out front and knew it must be good! A little gem in the middle of a beautiful scenic drive. Well worth the stop in. Wonderful BBQ Brisket and other BBQ specialties. Huge portions and the price is fair. Sweet staff and lots of fun.Thank you! We definitely want it to be fun! Iâve never intended it to be another restaurant. Itâs a bbq joint, for me itâs like a backyard bbq with friends and family. Life is too short to not have fun! Thanks again for the great review, Iâm glad you had a good time!
Best American food near Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States
2. Big Daddy's Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 559 reviews
Full Service Restaurant located 9000 feet above stress level in beautiful Cloudcroft, NM 88317. Clean and friendly, large menu, lots of specialties. Can accommodate large groups.
Reviewed By 499sherim
We stopped because the parking lot was full and we figured it was a great place to eat. Well it was ok but I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich and it was way over cooked to the point of looking like shoe leather. My husband had fried chicken and said it was good. I also ordered Cherry Pie ala mode. The pie was good but the vanilla ice cream was pretty bad and I am an ice cream lover. I donât know how to describe it, just no taste and wasnât worth eating. Think we will try somewhere else next time.
3. Texas Pit Barbeque
Overall Ratings
3 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By fbglove
We returned and dined with a friend, but the bbq wasn't as good as it was last year. The cole slaw and beans were bland. The brisket and pulled pork sandwiches were just average. Not very many folks dining in the place during lunch hour.
