Narrow, cozy diner serving large portions of New Mexican comfort food, often with a chile sauce.
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Jerry’s Cafe – Gallup: Authentic New Mexican Dining
Experience Jerry’s Cafe in Gallup, NM, with delicious breakfast burritos, chile enchiladas, and friendly service. A must-stop on your Route 66 journey!
Jerry’s Cafe in Gallup, New Mexico
Jerry’s Cafe is famous for its green chile (voted best by the locals in the Gallup Journey Magazine)! Jerry’s serves an American and Mexican menu with a …
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Rod Gamble
Jerry’s Mexican American Food Café
This place was a great find. A small locals spot. Pretty sure we were the only travelers there that night, and the place was packed, but we were seated fairly quickly.
Jerry’s starts you out with the traditional chips and 3 salsas. All were addicting.
My wife ordered the enchilada, topped with an egg over easy. It came with rice, beans and salad plus she ordered a taquito as a side. That turned out to be enough for at least two people. Everything on her plate looked to be made from scratch and authentic Mexican food, far removed from anything one might end up with from Taco Bell. She said everything on her plate was delicious.
I ordered a combination plate that included a chili relleno, a chicken enchilada, a taco carne, that came with rice and beans (I think that might be standard with every plate of Mexican food).
Again the portions were generous nearly enough to feed a family and everything was most tasty.
But we didn’t stop there. Since we were in New Mexico we had to once again have an order of sopapillas with honey. Hot and fresh out of the oven, and each about the side of a small loaf of bread. We only managed to eat two of the three on the plate. They were outstanding but we had maxed out on consumption for the day.
Do yourself a favor and make Jerry’s Café a prime destination whenever you find yourself in Gallop.
… moreThis place was a great find. A small locals spot. Pretty sure we were the only travelers there that night, and the place was packed, but we were seated fairly quickly.
Jerry’s starts you out with the traditional chips and 3 salsas. All were addicting.
My wife ordered the enchilada, topped with an egg over easy. It came with rice, beans and salad plus she ordered a taquito as a side. That turned out to be enough for at least two people. Everything on her plate looked to be made from scratch and authentic Mexican food, far removed from anything one might end up with from Taco Bell. She said everything on her plate was delicious.
I ordered a combination plate that included a chili relleno, a chicken enchilada, a taco carne, that came with rice and beans (I think that might be standard with every plate of Mexican food).
Again the portions were generous nearly enough to feed a family and everything was most tasty.
But we didn’t stop there. Since we were in New Mexico we had to once again have an order of sopapillas with honey. Hot and fresh out of the oven, and each about the side of a small loaf of bread. We only managed to eat two of the three on the plate. They were outstanding but we had maxed out on consumption for the day.
Do yourself a favor and make Jerry’s Café a prime destination whenever you find yourself in Gallop.
Nicole Pryer
A Must-Stop in Gallup with Legendary Service!
If you are traveling through Gallup, New Mexico, Jerry’s Cafe is an absolute must-stop. This little restaurant provided one of the most enjoyable dining experiences we’ve had on our road trip, and it’s entirely thanks to their incredible team.
We truly had the best service from our friendly and outgoing server, who consistently went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. She was attentive, cheerful, and clearly took pride in her work.
The highlight of our visit was a small misunderstanding with one of our orders. Instead of a problem, it turned into the most interesting and flavorful dish! We were so impressed with how our server handled the situation. What could have been a disappointment became a fun, memorable surprise that showcased our server’s care & creativity.
We thoroughly enjoyed our entire meal, the helpful staff, and appreciated the authentic, small-business feel. I highly, highly recommend stopping at Jerry’s Cafe. You’ll be well taken care of.
… moreIf you are traveling through Gallup, New Mexico, Jerry’s Cafe is an absolute must-stop. This little restaurant provided one of the most enjoyable dining experiences we’ve had on our road trip, and it’s entirely thanks to their incredible team.
We truly had the best service from our friendly and outgoing server, who consistently went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. She was attentive, cheerful, and clearly took pride in her work.
The highlight of our visit was a small misunderstanding with one of our orders. Instead of a problem, it turned into the most interesting and flavorful dish! We were so impressed with how our server handled the situation. What could have been a disappointment became a fun, memorable surprise that showcased our server’s care & creativity.
We thoroughly enjoyed our entire meal, the helpful staff, and appreciated the authentic, small-business feel. I highly, highly recommend stopping at Jerry’s Cafe. You’ll be well taken care of.
Nikki A
People say that when a diner looks like a dive, the food must be great! And that is so true for Jerry’s café. We were visiting from out of town as we drove through on historic Route 66. Holy cow! The food was incredible. I had a taco and my husband had the chile Rellano and sopapilla. The food was excellent. It was served very quickly. And we spent under $20! All the staff were smiling and happy and the other patrons were chatting and enjoying their meals as well. I highly recommend this delicious stop
… moreRyan
Fantastic find! Packed with locals on a Monday morning is always a good sign. I went with their signature breakfast burrito with sausage, & half red chile/half green chile.
The staff were very friendly, and the food came fast and the perfect temperature.
Delicious!
Very reasonable price for the portion.
Highly recommended!
… moreThe staff were very friendly, and the food came fast and the perfect temperature.
Delicious!
Very reasonable price for the portion.
Highly recommended!
Billy Childress
Fantastic! We were staying the night in Gallup on our way to Phoenix and this popped up as a suggestion. Originally we were planning to go the southern route back to Dallas but changed our trip so we could eat here on the way back. It’s that good. The green chile sauce is to die for….
… moreBrooks F
Absolutely delicious. One of those places that is frequented by locals. A bit off the interstate, but well worth the drive.
The chili burger was devine. The red chili was spicy and had a nice kick to it. My son said his patty melt was delicious and the rye they used was a thick cut bread.
The wattress was friendly, polite and prompt. The hostess was nice.
All in all, a great place to stop off on a trip and sample some great local food and if ever I am back in Gallup, I would not hesitate to go back there.
… moreThe chili burger was devine. The red chili was spicy and had a nice kick to it. My son said his patty melt was delicious and the rye they used was a thick cut bread.
The wattress was friendly, polite and prompt. The hostess was nice.
All in all, a great place to stop off on a trip and sample some great local food and if ever I am back in Gallup, I would not hesitate to go back there.
Jose Franco
If you’re in Gallup, NM, and looking for a truly authentic dining experience, I highly recommend Jerry’s Cafe at 406 W Coal Ave! I came in hungry all the way from Houston, and Jerry’s did not disappoint in delivering the real taste of Mexican cuisine. The dinner was absolutely fantastic, with flavors that transported me right back to home-cooked meals. The red chili sauce was the highlight – it had the perfect balance of spice and flavor, making every bite memorable.
Service was impressively fast, and our waitress, Janelle, was exceptionally friendly, adding to the warm atmosphere. I tried the large breakfast burrito, which came in generous portions and was loaded with authentic flavors. If you’re craving a genuine, hearty Mexican breakfast, this is the spot. Highly recommend Jerry’s Cafe for anyone passing through Gallup!
… moreService was impressively fast, and our waitress, Janelle, was exceptionally friendly, adding to the warm atmosphere. I tried the large breakfast burrito, which came in generous portions and was loaded with authentic flavors. If you’re craving a genuine, hearty Mexican breakfast, this is the spot. Highly recommend Jerry’s Cafe for anyone passing through Gallup!
Plyx Ville
This place have been recommended by our coworkers for a long time. We tried coming here the first two times and both times the restaurant was close for different reasons. The third time was a charm, we lined up outside with other would be diners and it took a few minutes before we got seated. The place was packed, atmosphere feels more nostalgic, could use updating on the wall displays but also gives them route 66 Gallup feel. The menu looks simple and easy to read and order. It is also customizable. When the food came, the portions are large. The green & red chiles are one of the best I have tried in New Mexico. Wait time for the food was reasonable if not quicker considering the place was full. Highly recommended.
… moreMichael Alex
The end of August they were closed for a week or two, from time to time they take time for the company to vacation or take the time for them to do as they wish. Luckily we returned on the second of September when they reopened. The food was still amazing & still the go-to place for my family when we are looking for a great place to eat when we visit the Gallup area.
We ordered the tegusta (red) & stuffed sopapilla (red) & for an appetizer we got the chili cheese fries (green). The tegusta comes with a soup or salad & we always get the vegetable soup as that is my son’s favorite. If we came for dinner then we would have ordered a kids taco for him, but the soup was plenty.
We get red on our meals as the green is a tad hot for us, but the green pairs nicely on fries & we don’t mind the heat on our appetizers.
Across the street they have additional parking available. Before we use to park in the free parking lot down the street or if we got lucky would find a spot on the street next to the restaurant. But on weekends it can be challenging to get a spot up front. That is why we enjoy parking across the street.
… moreWe ordered the tegusta (red) & stuffed sopapilla (red) & for an appetizer we got the chili cheese fries (green). The tegusta comes with a soup or salad & we always get the vegetable soup as that is my son’s favorite. If we came for dinner then we would have ordered a kids taco for him, but the soup was plenty.
We get red on our meals as the green is a tad hot for us, but the green pairs nicely on fries & we don’t mind the heat on our appetizers.
Across the street they have additional parking available. Before we use to park in the free parking lot down the street or if we got lucky would find a spot on the street next to the restaurant. But on weekends it can be challenging to get a spot up front. That is why we enjoy parking across the street.
Catbite
we stopped in on our drive from Philly to Phoenix after having soooo many recommendations! It went above and beyond all of our expectations!! Extremely friendly and quick service, and the food was unbelievable!!!! The Sopaipilla was incredible! And the green chile made me cry it was so good!!! Gonna come back any time we are anywhere nearby!
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