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With A Kids’ Menu And Gift Shop, This Incredible Restaurant In New Mexico Is Perfect For Families

Published Apr 29, 2024

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Melissa Mahoney

Not all restaurants are family-friendly, so when we find one that is, we feel the need to share! As a parent myself, I often struggle to find a place that both my kids will enjoy, not just for the food but the atmosphere as well. One family-friendly restaurant in New Mexico that's worth trying is Del's Restaurant on Route 66. It's fun for the whole family!

If you're looking for a place to dine along Route 66 that's good for the whole family, you must make a stop at Del's Restaurant. With its iconic sign topped with a Hereford bull, you'll know you've arrived at the best family-friendly joint in town.

Exterior of Del's Restaurant at dusk, featuring a cow sign, neon lights, and outdoor seating.
Steve Johnson/Google Revews

Located on Route 66 in the town of Tucumcari, this restaurant is certainly a throwback to the Mother Road's heyday. It also has a gift shop and some other aspects that will occupy the kids during your visit like...

A cozy gift shop featuring colorful mugs, souvenirs, and decorative items displayed on shelves and tables.
Kip (Kip)/Google Reviews

...candy! Here you'll find an entire case of good ol'-fashioned candy. You and your kids will have fun picking out some nostalgic treats to take with you as you continue your Route 66 journey.

A display case filled with souvenirs, snacks, and mugs, featuring Route 66 memorabilia and colorful packaging.
Kip (Kip)/Google Reviews

Del's also has its very own fortune telling machine. What will your future be?

A vintage wooden vending machine with a figure labeled "PAPPY" and a sign for a pressed penny souvenir.
Jack Lamb/Google Reviews

When you sit down for a meal, your kids will be handed a kids' menu and a set of crayons to draw. They will be able to pick out kid-friendly items like beef tacos, grilled cheese, chicken strips, hamburgers, mac and cheese, etc.

Kids menu featuring fun illustrations, with items like tacos, mac & cheese, and a puzzle to unscramble toppings.
danny w/Google Reviews

Of course, there are some great dishes for adults as well. How about a steak with a baked potato for your meal?

A grilled steak with a baked potato, sour cream, and mixed vegetables on a blue plate.
Lee Sue/Google Reviews

What would any dinner in New Mexico be without a sopapilla? This is a must at any restaurant in the Land of Enchantment!

A plate with a triangular pastry next to a honey jar shaped like a bear on a wooden table.
P Collins/Google Reviews

Have you ever taken a trip on Route 66 and stopped for a bite to eat at Del's Restaurant? Do you know of another family-friendly restaurant in New Mexico you'd like to share? Please let us know in the comments! For more information and updates, follow the Del's Restaurant Facebook page.

Planning on a Route 66 road trip? Make sure you check out our Ultimate Road Trip Packing List before you hit the road!

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