Where to Find Prepared Holiday and Christmas Meals in Ruidoso

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Whether you're planning a holiday meal for two or a family, the whole meal — from turkey to sides to pie — can be found at Ruidoso restaurants. Here’s a helpful list of Ruidoso restaurant holiday menus and prepared Christmas dinners. Make your reservation today!

Looking for stress-free holiday dining? Ruidoso restaurants have you covered with delicious family-style meals to enjoy at home or in-person dining.

Looking for stress-free holiday dining? Ruidoso restaurants have you covered with delicious family-style meals to enjoy at home or in-person dining.


*This list may change. Call ahead to confirm.

  • Ruidoso Jockey Club: Looking for an easy way to have a delicious Christmas dinner without the hassle? Holiday meals are now available for pre-order from the Ruidoso Jockey Club. View Menu. Order by December 18, 2023. Call 575-378-4431 or email sgibson@raceruidoso.com.

  • Flying J Ranch: Celebrate the Christmas season with family and friends at the Flying J Ranch. Enjoy a tasty ranch-style meal followed by a Christmas Show on Christmas Day (closed Christmas Eve) and throughout the holiday season. Tickets include a delicious chuckwagon supper, the Flying J Wranglers Western Christmas Show, and admission to the Flying J Ranch Christmas light attractions, exhibits, and all the hot cider you can drink! Buy Your Tickets Online or call 575 336 4330.

  • Wendell’s Steak & Seafood. Make your reservations today for Wendell’s Christmas Brunch at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Sunday, December 25, 2023, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Reserve online or call (575) 464-7059

  • Broken Arrow Tap House is serving a Christmas menu for $48.99 at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Enjoy grilled ribeye& skewered jumbo shrimp, bearnaise sauce, loaded baked potato ssparagus, focaccia & bread pudding with whiskey sauce. Book now >>

  • Red Hat Grille at Apache Casino is offering a Christmas Dinner with prime rib, baked potato and asparagus, and desert included for $16.99.

  • Añejo Cantina at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track is serving on Christmas Day from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

  • Denny’s: In addition to being open on Christmas Day, Denny's offers a family-style turkey dinner to order in advance and carry out to enjoy at home. Beginning Wednesday, December 18, and concluding on Tuesday, December 24, customers can order the dinner pack online at Dennys.com, which comfortably feeds four guests. 575-378-1389

  • Albertson’s Market: Prepared Christmas holiday dinners will be available for pick-up. Comes Cold, Fully Cooked, and Ready to Heat. To place an order, call (575) 257-4014

  • Cornerstone Cafe is baking holiday pies again. Call 575-257-1842.

  • Cedar Creek Market is open Christmas Day 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. serving homemade sandwiches, burritos, soup, and more.

  • Rebecca’s Restaurant, The Lodge Resort at Cloudcroft: An annual tradition served in Rebecca’s fireside bar and terrace on Christmas Day from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Confirmed reservations are required. Call (575) 682-2566.

  • K-Bob’s Ruidoso is accepting orders for heat-and-serve Christmas meals. Make your reservation now. Call 575-378-0025.

  • Rainmakers: Start your Christmas Eve right with a mouthwatering brunch at Rainmakers. Join Chef Mashon from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a special menu that'll make your holiday spirits bright. For dinner service, the restaurant is open by reservation only for non-members. Limited seats available for non-members; reserve now at 575-336-8650.

  • The Bullring Snackbar and Grill at the Ruidoso Bowling Center will open at 4:00 pm on Christmas day serving their usual menu of pizza, burgers, wings, and appetizers, etc.

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