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Cafeteria-style eatery set below ground in a naturally formed cavern, a popular tourist destination.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Phone: (505) 785-2232
Website: http://nps.gov/cave
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Reviews
Ashlynn
The absolute coolest lunch experience ever! I am a National Park Service supporter to the highest extent and eating at this underground lunchroom was just incredible. We went on 3/27/25 and 3/28/25 and both days we bought a couple of the best peanut butter jelly sandwiches and chocolate chip cookies (not an exaggeration) before continuing to explore the caverns and it was just such a unique experience.
Support the NPS!!!! Worth every penny!
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Paul Orton
I can understand the want and need for water but why would anyone feel the need to eat while touring the cavern? My rocket scientist education has taught me to eat before I make the trek.
… moreCory Gallegos
Cool spot to relax and eat either after you’ve come down the natural entrance or right before you leave. Sadly food selection is really lacking. They have ham or turkey sandwiches or salads for main meals. For snacks candy bars, some baked goods, small bags of chips, bottled soda and a few other small things. (At this time of posting 2023 sandwich costed $8.75, chips $1, brownie $4, soda $2.87, candy bar $2.19)
… moreChristopher Bay
Very cool place to visit and see. Wasn’t crowded in February so good time to go and check it out.
… moreAntoinette Van Wormer
The caverns were amazing! Once in a lifetime experience. Food wasn’t great and over priced and the bottom of the cavern, but we were famished and shared a sandwich. There are places to pull over on the road up to the caverns, we packed a cooler and pulled off for lunch with a view. Such an incredible experience! Highly recommend walking in!
… moreAddyson Mosley
Absolutely beautiful. The area we stopped had bathrooms(not in the best condition). Kids got to run around and dogs are allowed!
… moreWilliam Munch
Great place to visit, very large cavern. Highly recommend.
… moreEl Ñ
The restaurant closes at 2 and they don’t sirve food at all, the cavern tickets stop selling at 2:30 and Google maps says at 5 so we made a long trip for nothing.
Also, the bar fly. Bars not coming out, park ranger suggest to stay all night because u may see them go in and out during the nigh. No sell pol home allowed like if there was something u could take pictures of. Not worth it to make the trip so disappointed
… moreAlso, the bar fly. Bars not coming out, park ranger suggest to stay all night because u may see them go in and out during the nigh. No sell pol home allowed like if there was something u could take pictures of. Not worth it to make the trip so disappointed
George Contreras
2 stars on the inconsideration alone. One thing that you hear about Carlsbad Caverns is that there is a lunchroom at the bottom leading you to believe that you can make the hour and a half trek and get something to eat before spending an hour touring the big room. If you take medicine, have blood sugar issues, or some other reason you can’t wait to eat, you better eat before hand. It would be nice if they or the National Parks Service would let you know ahead of time.
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