Quote Originally Posted by tx viking
looking for some good eating stops on interstate 40

Here is a map with some good, reliable places in Albuquerque.

My wife loves the Village Inn. We always go to the one off University in Albuquerque. Amazing pie. Might be just a dessert stop though. Food is average at best otherwise.
Next time you’re in that area try the Range Café, across the street and one block east.

A few more places I’ve been to over the last year or so:

Grants / Milan, NM

El Cafecito – I’ve been here once. Can’t remember exactly what I had, but it was good enough that I would go back.

WOW! Diner – in Milan, NM at exit 79, across from the Petro truck stop. Been here twice. Had a pretty decent lunch, and a good dessert. Nice, clean place and the service has always been good.

Santa Rosa, NM

Comet II Drive In – of the three places that I’ve been to in Santa Rosa, this has been the best. Had the Huevos Rancheros special, which was pretty good. The service was good as well. Only thing that I didn’t care for was their salsa – really watery.

Silver Moon Café – this place gets a lot of good reviews, so I gave it a try. Had the carne adovada plate, and boy was it disappointing. No heat, and really just dull and flavorless. I’ll try something off the “American” side of the menu, like a sandwich or something, if I go back. No problems with the service, everybody was pretty nice.

Joseph’s Bar & Grill – also gets a lot of good reviews. Not sure why. The food wasn’t anything great (especially the relleno), and the service was borderline rude. I know that any place can have a bad day once in a while, but I probably won’t bother going back.