Right on the New Mexico/Arizona border, the tiny location of Rodeo, New Mexico is in the middle of nowhere. If you’re coming through here – unless you’re one of the 54 residents – the odds are you’ve got a long drive ahead of you and a lot of miles behind you. A grocery store in the middle of nowhere is welcome – but at Rodeo Grocery & Cafe, you’ll also find the best hidden cafe in New Mexico. It’s the perfect place to take your eyes off the road, enjoy a little of the local culture, and fill up for the long road ahead.

The long and winding road in New Mexico has all sorts of surprises - like one hidden gem in the tiny community of Rodeo.
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Look for the big barn-like building at the side of the road - it's a great place to stop and fuel up for the road ahead.
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This convenient roadside stop is marked as a grocery store - but it's so much more.
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Inside, you'll find just about everything you need for the drive ahead - especially lots of snacks.
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And located inside, you'll find a small full-service cafe serving breakfast and lunch.
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The locals and road trippers are there bright and early for a filling breakfast at a reasonable price.
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Keep an eye on the dry-erase board to see the daily specials if you're sticking around for lunch!
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The restaurant's bacon green chile cheeseburger is probably their signature item, and you'll want to chow down!
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You'll also find a regular menu of Tex-Mex favorites to fill you up no matter the time of day.
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Before you go, make sure to take a look at the Rodeo Grocery Library - take a book to read tonight, or leave one you're done with and pay it forward!
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Have you filled up the tank at Rodeo Grocery & Cafe? Let us know about your visit, and fill us in if you know another hidden cafe in New Mexico to visit! If you’ll be in the area, make sure to check out their website and Facebook page for hours and specials. And keep an eye out for other hidden gems in New Mexico!

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Rodeo Grocery & Cafe, 195 NM-80, Rodeo, NM 88056, USA