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Red or green? Alamogordo pairs New Mexican chile with German schnitzel, a carhop drive-in and tamales near White Sands.
A German gasthaus with long shared tables, new in 2026. Order a draft Weihenstephaner, then the Jägerschnitzel.
A carhop drive-in where you flash your headlights to order. Get the two-patty Tiger Burger and ask for green chile.
A busy New Mexican lunch spot on White Sands Boulevard. Order the stuffed sopaipilla, filled with beef.
A cozy Mexican restaurant with a drive-through window. Order a smothered burrito Christmas style, with red and green chile.
A quiet, family-owned Victorian-style house serving ranch-raised, grass-fed beef. Order the bacon-wrapped filet.
A locally owned sandwich shop known for homemade bread. Order the pastrami, or the local favorite, the green chile chicken club.
A family bakery and Mexican food counter. Order tamales early, since they are made daily and often sell out.
A spacious café that opens early on weekdays. Order the cinnamon roll, the item reviewers single out most.
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