Steve And Glenda’s guidebook
Steve and Glenda's guidebook
Food Scene
The Trinity Hotel & Restaurant
201 S Canal StNice sports bar atmosphere. The burgers are the bomb and the green chile grits are a favorite side. Generous portions and always good service.
24 locals recommend
Lucky Bull Grill
220 W Fox StNice sports bar atmosphere. The burgers are the bomb and the green chile grits are a favorite side. Generous portions and always good service.
Hands down, best breakfast in town. There lunch is good, too. Cream of green chile chicken soup on Thursdays and Green chile stew on Fridays. Always good. Busy and crowded but service is fast and efficient.
19 locals recommend
Pecos River Cafe
409 S Canal StHands down, best breakfast in town. There lunch is good, too. Cream of green chile chicken soup on Thursdays and Green chile stew on Fridays. Always good. Busy and crowded but service is fast and efficient.
We like everything here, buy the Bryan's Nacho's with Carne Adovada is our favorite. There is plenty to share.
17 locals recommend
Mi Casita
309 N Main StWe like everything here, buy the Bryan's Nacho's with Carne Adovada is our favorite. There is plenty to share.
Enjoy a nice cup of coffee and light breakfast out in the patio!
32 locals recommend
Blue House Bakery & Cafe
609 N Canyon StEnjoy a nice cup of coffee and light breakfast out in the patio!
Drive thru cup of joe! Smoothies and baked goods and usually there is a burrito truck on site.
11 locals recommend
Java Nick's Coffee Hut
603 W Pierce StDrive thru cup of joe! Smoothies and baked goods and usually there is a burrito truck on site.
Sushi and Hibachi grilled meats and vegetables. Very fresh food and good service.
Miyabi Japanese Restaurant
1511 S Canal StSushi and Hibachi grilled meats and vegetables. Very fresh food and good service.
All you can eat buffet. Food is fresh, plenty of seating. Grab a fast bite to eat.
6 locals recommend
Dragon China Buffet
2125 S Canal StAll you can eat buffet. Food is fresh, plenty of seating. Grab a fast bite to eat.
This is our favorite restaurant in Artesia. Patio dining and live music on weekend nights. You won't be disappointed.
14 locals recommend
Adobe Rose Restaurant
1614 N 13th StThis is our favorite restaurant in Artesia. Patio dining and live music on weekend nights. You won't be disappointed.
Best atmosphere for bbq in town. The hunter's lodge feel to it. The stuffed avocado (stuffed with pulled pork and served with tortilla chips) is a meal. Don't forget to save room for the cobbler.
23 locals recommend
Red Chimney Bar-B-Q
817 N Canal StBest atmosphere for bbq in town. The hunter's lodge feel to it. The stuffed avocado (stuffed with pulled pork and served with tortilla chips) is a meal. Don't forget to save room for the cobbler.
Mustard based BBQ sauce. The fried catfish is amazing. I always get extra seasoning. Small but cozy eating in, but they do a great job with take out.
My Daddy's Bar-B-Que
704 W Pierce StMustard based BBQ sauce. The fried catfish is amazing. I always get extra seasoning. Small but cozy eating in, but they do a great job with take out.
Just set the oven to 425 and pop over there to pick up a pizza. We love the thin crust Gourmet vegetarian with chicken added. Bring it home and 20 minutes later you are serving up fresh pizza around the firepit.
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza
1095 N Canal StJust set the oven to 425 and pop over there to pick up a pizza. We love the thin crust Gourmet vegetarian with chicken added. Bring it home and 20 minutes later you are serving up fresh pizza around the firepit.
Consistently good home cooked food. Bbq is their specialty. Local favorite so it is always crowded.
21 locals recommend
Danny's Place
902 S Canal StConsistently good home cooked food. Bbq is their specialty. Local favorite so it is always crowded.
Good mexican food, excellent breakfast, walking distance from the house.
El Sazon Mexican Restaurant & Bakery
610 West Church StreetGood mexican food, excellent breakfast, walking distance from the house.
Drinks and Nightlife
Milton's Brewing
213 W Mermod StGuadalupe Mountain Brewing Company
3324 National Parks HwyParks and Outdoor Fun
Living Desert State Park
1504 Skyline RdThere are hikes for everyone. Devil's Hall is a moderate hike. Guadalupe Peak is pretty strenuous. Hunter's Peak is strenuous, but has a great view.
52 locals recommend
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
There are hikes for everyone. Devil's Hall is a moderate hike. Guadalupe Peak is pretty strenuous. Hunter's Peak is strenuous, but has a great view.
Mild to moderate hike. Beautiful fall colors, but unusual and fun any time of the year. Backpack a picnic lunch all the way to the Grotto, its worth the extra distance. Remember to take out anything you take in.....
13 locals recommend
McKittrick Canyon Visitor Center
Mild to moderate hike. Beautiful fall colors, but unusual and fun any time of the year. Backpack a picnic lunch all the way to the Grotto, its worth the extra distance. Remember to take out anything you take in.....
A beautiful flock of turkeys makes this their home as well. Easy stop to just take a break and a short walk.
Rattlesnake Springs Picnic Area
A beautiful flock of turkeys makes this their home as well. Easy stop to just take a break and a short walk.
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area
742 Sitting Bull Falls RdGreat place to visit and hike.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
You won't want to miss this Wonder of the World!
This is a moderate hike up to the entrance, but from there you get a look at caves from an explorers perspective. Many beautiful formations inside. Ranger guided.
Slaughter Canyon Cave
This is a moderate hike up to the entrance, but from there you get a look at caves from an explorers perspective. Many beautiful formations inside. Ranger guided.
Local points of interest
Lovely several mile walking trail with playgrounds and benches all along the way. Summer paddle boat and kayak rentals. Winter pontoon boat rides available.
Pecos River Flume
2309 Westridge Rd"It is the only place in the world where a river crosses itself"
Pirates of the Pecos
701 Muscatel AveWhat a great family treat! Enjoy!
Carlsbad Water Park
708 Park DrFrom Memorial Day to Labor Day, this is a community favorite.
Arts and Culture
Carlsbad Museum and Art Center
418 W Fox StOur resident potter in the apartment out back, has many items
for sale in the house, but shows his wares here. We have many talented local artists.
The Artist Gallery
120 S Canyon StOur resident potter in the apartment out back, has many items
for sale in the house, but shows his wares here. We have many talented local artists.
Pecos River Antique Mall
110 S Canyon StUncorked Art Studio
115 S Canyon StHave fun with a painting class. Check out the schedule online.
Food scene
We love the relaxed atmosphere, patio dining and slow pace. Dont go here if you are in a hurry. The calamari appetizer is great and there is enough to serve as a meal. The poached pear salad and Southwest Cuban are also favorites. Try the Green chile posole if it is the soup of the day! You can’t go wrong. It has a limited and unusual children's menu, but the ziti seems to always please.
44 locals recommend
Yellow Brix Restaurant
201 N Canal StWe love the relaxed atmosphere, patio dining and slow pace. Dont go here if you are in a hurry. The calamari appetizer is great and there is enough to serve as a meal. The poached pear salad and Southwest Cuban are also favorites. Try the Green chile posole if it is the soup of the day! You can’t go wrong. It has a limited and unusual children's menu, but the ziti seems to always please.