Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner

Billy the Kid Racetrack & Casino
Hwy 70 W, Ruidoso Downs
Party like the Pilgrims! Traditional holiday menu, Family-style dining at Billy the Kid’s Sports Bar/ Cost: $14.95 adults, $6.95 kids 12 and under.
Hours: 11am – 8pm
No reservations accepted/ Info: 575-378-4431 
Note: Carry-out orders must be placed no later than Nov.21st.

Cree Meadows Restaurant
301 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso
Traditional turkey buffet/ Cost: $24.95 adults, $12.95 kids 12 and under; kids 5 and under eat free!
Hours: Seatings at 11:30am and 2:30pm
Call for Reservations
Reservations required: 575-257-9186 or 575-257-2733

Gathering of Nations Buffet at the Inn of the Mountain Gods
287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero
Regular buffet items, PLUS a Carving Station featuring oven-roasted Tom Turkey, Slow-Roasted Prime Rib of Beef and Honey-glazed Smoked Ham/ Cost: Adults $29.95, Seniors $25.95, Kids 12 and under, $15.95.
Hours: 11am-9pm
Reservations required for parties of 6 or more: 800-545-9011

Hennington’s Grille and Tavern
Located inside the Swiss Chalet Inn, 1451 Mechem, Ruidoso
Traditional Holiday Menu Buffet, Cost: $29.95 adults, $12.95 kids 12 and under
Hours: 11-3pm; Seatings at 11am, 12:30, 1:30 and 3pm
Reservations recommended: 575-258-3152

La Sierra Mexican Restaurant
100 Lake Shore Drive, Ruidoso (formerly 'The Inncredible', opposite High Country Lodge on Hwy 48)
Mexican fare; holiday menu items planned/ Cost: Varied
Hours: 10am – 9pm
Reservations recommended/ Info: 575-336-4673

Mountain Annie's

2710 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico

Menu: Traditional Buffet Dinner Show with lots of extras, cost: $32.50 adults, $12.00 kids (7–12 years) 6 and under free.

Hours: 12:00-6:00pm

Reservations required: 257-7982

Pasta Café Italian Bistro
2331 Sudderth, Ruidoso (Midtown)
Regular menu, Hours: 11am – 4pm
Reservations suggested: 575-257-2233

“Smokey B's Restaurant” at Casino Apache Travel Center
Hwy 70 W, Mescalero
Traditional turkey meal, Family Style, sit down setting/ Adult Cost: $14.95 All-You-Can-Eat, or $12.95 single serving; $4.95 kids 12 and under.
Hours: 11am-11pm
Reservations not needed/ Info: 575-464-7928

“Wendell’s” at the Inn of the Mountain Gods
287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero
Traditional holiday menu BRUNCH and more.  Cost: $39.95 Adult, $25.95 Kids, No Senior Price
Hours: 11am-3pm
Reservations required: 800-545-9011

Caterers, Pre-Cooked Turkey Dinners and Desserts

Billy the Kid Racetrack & Casino
Hwy 70 W, Ruidoso Downs
Give mom a break this Thanksgiving and let "Billy" do the cooking! Take out available for dinner; just give us a week's notice and we'll do the rest. Heck... we'll even throw in a dirty apron so it looks like you've been slaving away all day!
Menu: Roasted turkey with Giblet Gravy, Andouille Cornbread Stuffing, Cranberry & Blood Orange Chutney Chipotle Cheddar & Roasted Corn Mashed Potatoes, Citrus Glazed Carrots, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Buttermilk Biscuits, Salad, Assorted Desserts. Cost: $14.95 adults, $6.95 kids 12 and under.
Hours: 11am – 8pm
Info: 575-378-4431
Note: Carry-out orders must be placed no later than Nov. 21st.

Lawrence Bros. / IGA
721 Mechem, Ruidoso
While supplies last!
Turkey Dinner Includes: One 8-10 lb turkey, 2 lbs dressing, 1 lb gravy, 1 can cranberry sauce, choice of one 8” pie & 12 dinner rolls/ Serves 6, Cost: $43.99 
3-Day notice on orders required: 575-257-4015

Mountain Annies

2710 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico

Menu: Traditional Buffet Dinner Show with lots of extras, cost: $32.50 adults, $12.00 kids (7–12 years) 6 and under free.

Hours: 12:00-6:00pm

Reservations required: 257-7982

Thriftway Grocery Store
304 Mechem, Ruidoso
While supplies last!
Smoked Turkeys: $1.59 per pound/ Traditional side dishes sold separately, costs varied.
Info: 575-257-6544
2-Day notice on orders required: 575-257-6544

Wal-Mart Super Center
1800 Hwy 70 W, Ruidoso Downs
While supplies last!
Pie Orders: 7-10 day notice on pie orders: 575-378-1400
Pre-cooked Turkey Dinners Include: One 10-12 lb turkey, 30oz gravy, 2lbs home-style dressing and 2lbs mashed potatoes. Serves 8-10, Cost: $34.88
Pre-cooked Ham Dinner Includes: One 7-9lb bone-in spiral sliced honey ham, 2lbs green bean casserole, 2lbs. au gratin potatoes and 1.5 lb sweet potato casserole.
Serves 8-10, Cost: $34.88
4-day notice on orders required: 575-378-8050