If you’re heading to the mountains, there’s a good chance you’ll come across the mountain town that’s “9,000 feet above stress level.” Cloudcroft is a top destination for skiing and beautiful mountain views, but while you’re here there’s a diner in New Mexico you simply must visit. This humble, family-owned restaurant serves up barbecue, New Mexican favorites, and some unforgettable pies. Whatever you order is sure to satisfy you with their true down-home cooking. It might get cold up in the mountains, but this true comfort food is sure to warm you up, and with amazingly friendly service on top of that, a visit to this Cloudcroft diner is always the perfect choice.

Welcome to Big Daddy's Diner located in the sweet mountain town of Cloudcroft!
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This amazing diner serves up delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week. It truly doesn't get more down-home than this family-owned diner.
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This humble restaurant started in 2004 and has grown exponentially ever since. Their menu features New Mexican dishes, BBQ, and so much more.
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Outside is a mesquite wood fire pit where they smoke all of their own meats. Make sure to try the slow roasted brisket for something heavenly.
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Other favorites here are the rib-eye, t-bone steaks, pork chops, cheeseburgers, and so much more. Everything is made to order exactly how you like it.
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Make sure to finish your meal with one of Big Daddy's homemade pies, or an ice cream sundae. The dessert here is as sweet as it gets.
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For true down-home cooking in a beautiful atmosphere in the mountains, this humble diner is the perfect place to stop for an unforgettable bite to eat.
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Address: 1705 James Canyon Highway, Cloudcroft, NM, 88317
Phone: (575) 682-1224
Hours: Open 7 days a week. Summer: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Winter: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information about Big Daddy's Diner, you can check out their website right here.

Have you ever stopped in at Big Daddy’s Diner while visiting Cloudcroft? What was it like? What did you order? We’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments.

While you’re in Cloudcroft, you have to visit this BBQ joint that serves up food so good that there’s always a line out the door. Don’t worry, it’s worth the wait!

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