Paul Nagle-McNaughton
An informal place to get a great New Mexican meal. CJ’s is busy, but don’t let the wait put you off if there is one. We waited less than 15 minutes for a table, and it was well worth it. It is a large restaurant with lots of table turnover, so be patient. I had the chile rellenos with both their red and green sauce on top. The dish is served with an excellent Mexican rice and beans (whole beans which is very New Mexican). The complimentary chips come with a nice salsa and a green chile crema. Don’t forget to order one of their Blood Orange Margaritas or a Sangria to go with your meal. Service was excellent. Lots of families and the restaurant has a family-run feel to it. They prefer cash payment, but it is no problem to pay with a card.
… moreJason St. Gelais
Looking for the next great hole in the wall? This is the place. Short wait to be seated but this place was so busy.so many folks were ordering take out they had to pause so the kitchen could keep up with the plethora of orders.
I have had a lot of shredded beef and this ranks up with the best. Tons of flavor in the meat and the chimichanga plate was excellent. Service was fast and friendly. Easy to see this is a place the locals call favorite. Going back every chance I get
… morePaul Franklin
Great food, coupled with a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. The place was very busy, but the service moved quickly and the food is probably the best mexican you can get in town.
… moreKeith Conley
We were traveling and stopped for a late lunch, food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Some of the best salsa I’ve had in a while
… moreCarl Carnein
Excellent, unpretentious restaurant that gives much better value than average. I had chimichangas on a visit on Feb. 25, and they were excellent–better than those I’ve had at much more expensive places. The waiter was helpful, and the friends I was with were quite happy with their meals. The only thing that could be improved is the attitude of the woman at the front. Apparently, it was near the end of service, and she didn’t look happy to see us.
… moreTony N71
Really good Mexican food and margaritas. Can’t go wrong with the main special. A ton of food for 1 person. Shared it with my daughter and we were more than full. A really nice surprise for Almagordo, New Mexico.
… moreTina Troop
Went here for dinner on the suggestion by a local. Definitely, a great choice. The food was served hot and it was very good! The server, Manni, took excellent care of us even with the place being packed and lots of people waiting for tables. We arrived at 4:45 and only had to wait a few minutes. Would advise to go early on a Friday night. Would definitely come back here if in the area again.
… moreHavok Toshyn
Long wait. Food wasn’t bad. Worth checking out
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… moreJayee Borkay
Food was AMAZING! Service 30/10. I asked ChatGPT for amazing recommendation for good Mexican food and this had so many reviews
… moreDan Pieloch
Went at 1:00 on a Thursday and waited 10 minutes, which is a good sign because this place was packed. Found out later it was packed with locals, because lots of people stopped at other tables to say hello to their friends. We ordered Chile rellenos and a vegetarian taco bowl and both were outstanding. Rice was bad, refried beans were ok. And the nachos with both red and white salsa were also wonderful. Reasonable prices, our server was good, and we’d happily return.
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