Carlsbad Caverns Restaurant
727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, 88220
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Address :
727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy
Carlsbad, NM, 88220 - Phone (575) 785-2281
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Waiter Service : No
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CacaoRock J.
Man, the caves are great but the food they serve in this restaurant sucks big time. Please, NPS, do something about it. I ordered a burrito and the thing they got me was exactly a 99c burrito from Taco Bell with a chunk of 7-11's cheddar cheese on top. My girlfriend ordered a veggie burger with fries that were soggy and warm. There were flies all over and outside the restaurant, a bunch of bees, wasps and flies gathered waiting for the next victim. Terrible! I can't believe I'm the first I'm reviewing it! If you're going to the amazing caverns of Carlsbad, please bring your own food and eat outside, watching the amazing landscape of Southern New Mexico.
(1)M B.
I'm surprised by the poor reviews of the restaurant - maybe they've made some improvements since the other reviews were written? Maybe my standards for park concessions is so low that I'm far too easily impressed? Or maybe there's some confusion as to which food vending place is being reviewed? Just to clarify, as of 12/08, there are two places to get food at Carlsbad Caverns - one is a totally lame and limited snack bar actually located underground near the cave entrance - don't go there. The other is a cafeteria in the Visitor's Center on the surface that you have to walk through the gift shop to get to. My review is of the cafeteria in the Carlsbad Visitor's Center. The restaurant is a nice simple, clean space which serves food cafeteria style. You grab a tray, collect what you want, and pay at the cashiers. It had separate sections for cold sandwich ordering and prep, hot sandwich same (paninis, grilled burgers, quesadillas, etc.) and then a third section for hot restaurant-type food. You can also pick up other items from big cooler area - yogurt, fruit, salads, milk, etc. I appreciated the selection of healthy items so I could avoid the fights with the kids over wanting Cheetos and fries. I got the pork adovada stew over rice - it was really very good and they gave a huge serving. Spouse got grilled tilapia with steamed veggies and black beans on the side. By cafeteria steam-tray standards, it was really quite tasty. Normally I'm all for bringing my own food to parks since what's available is usually horrible, but I must say Carlsbad was a pleasant surprise. A few additional appreciative notes on the environmental front: there were signs everywhere stating that 90% of the food served was locally produced and/or organic, all the utensils were made from compostable corn-based plastic, and there were clear, helpful instructions on how to dispose of all waste to maximize recycling. Seriously, folks, I'm thinking the place must have been revamped and remodeled since the last reviews were written. Give it a try.
(4)Deb S.
Carlsbad Caverns natural beauty rates a 5+, but cafe employees and food service management practices rate a big zero (0). In small cafeteria next to gift shop, sign says you can buy hot food until 6:15 and cold, pre-packaged items until 7:00. They need to change the signs because the building closes at 7. In fact, at 6:40 the cash registers in the cafe were already closing (lady pulling cash drawer from the only register that had been open rudely told me she was closed and when I mentioned the sign that said open until 7 she sniped to go to the gift shop then. Then the gift shop employees seemed frustrated and confused at what to do with cafeteria items. Then sat down to rest and eat and cafe employees were sweeping and mopping, and banging chairs around, making it evident that we were in their way - all before 7 p.m. Change your signs to set customer expectations to match the reality of how you run this business. The small food area inside the underground caverns is much more fun and friendly. Again, Carlsbad Caverns natural beauty rates. 5+, but employee attitude and management of the food area next to the gift shop stinks.
(1)Courtney L.
I was actually impressed by the food here. Anyone complaining has clearly never ate at a museum food court before. There was a variety of options and the pricing wasn't bad either. They also had the sense to divy up the lines into hot and cold foods so the lines move quickly. PLUS free refills on soda. WIN for a National Park food court. I just got a deli sandwich and potato salad, but the husband got some awesome chicken quesadillas and chips and salsa. The dining area itself is a tad small and could be problematic on a busy day, but we went during the off season in November so we were almost alone. This obviously isn't fine dining, but remember that long winding road to get here? Yeah... you aren't going anywhere for a 'quick' bite so you are pretty lucky for the variety they do have.
(3)Alex H.
The service was quite good and the food was worth what we paid for it. I would come back again.
(4)Cat K.
Not bad actually...they serve hot food here versus just cold sandwiches below in the caverns. I ordered their lunch plate - rice, beans, and beef tacos. The prices are really reasonable and the service is fast. If you have time - eat up here instead of the lunch room in the caverns.
(3)Chanel F.
this place is absolute FAIL! Its not really a "restaurant." More of a snack bar that sells average, or below average food to curb your cravings which have a tendency to be very obvious after a long hike to the bottom. Save your money and eat before hand, or pack some snacks in your back pack. Trust me, you'll be happier that way.
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