Good food is often found in places that are tucked away. Without the shiny exterior and glitz of a popular restaurant, Jorge’s Cafe is an unassuming restaurant with some of the best Mexican food in New Mexico. It’s easy to drive past a place like Jorge’s in Ruidoso Downs, but we urge you to stop by and enjoy a delicious meal.

Located on U.S. Highway 70 through the small New Mexico town of Ruidoso Downs is a hidden gem Mexican restaurant that's worth stopping at for a bite. Welcome to Jorge's Cafe!
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While somewhat unassuming from the outside, the interior of Jorge's Cafe is light and airy with high ceilings and large windows. Grab a table or a booth and place your order with the waitstaff.
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You can come here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Travis Schaefer/Google Reviews

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While there are plenty of American-style breakfast items like waffles and pancakes, your best bet is to try one of the Mexican-inspired breakfasts. Huevos rancheros are a customer favorite, and you also can't go wrong with a breakfast burrito.
Mary Lara/Google Reviews
For lunch and dinner, there's a wide array of flavorful dishes on the menu. Pictured here, for example, is the Green Chili Pork served with a side of beans and rice.
Jorge's Cafe/Facebook
Whether you're in the mood for tacos, a burrito, fajitas, rellenos, seafood, burgers, soup, salads, and so much more, there's something on the menu for just about anyone.
David Sanchez/Google Reviews
Of course, margaritas are served here as well. Lemon, raspberry, mango, and peach margaritas are the flavors you can order.
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Have you ever stopped at Jorge’s Cafe in Ruidoso Downs? What place do you believe to have the best Mexican food in New Mexico? Let us know in the comments. For more information, head to Jorge’s Cafe’s Facebook page

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26152 US-70, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, USA