Photos of Del’s Restaurant in Tucumcari, New Mexico
Know Before You Go
To make the most of your visit to Del’s Restaurant in Tucumcari, New Mexico, here are some things to know before you go.
Where is Del’s Restaurant located on Route 66?
Del’s Restaurant is a longtime Route 66 diner that’s been serving travelers since 1956. The restaurant sits right on Historic Route 66 at 1202 East Historic Route 66 Blvd in Tucumcari, New Mexico. It’s easy to reach from I-40 and is one of the first classic signs you’ll spot when rolling into town from the west.
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Where can you park?
Del’s has a large parking lot with plenty of space for vehicles of all sizes. It’s a very easy pull-in stop with no tricky downtown parking.
What is on the Del’s Restaurant menu?
The Del’s Restaurant menu is a mix of American diner classics and New Mexican favorites: burgers, sandwiches, chicken-fried steak, catfish, enchiladas, chimichangas, fajitas, and plenty of red/green chile options.
Del’s is especially known for its chicken-fried steak (a longtime signature) and other homestyle plates, plus New Mexico staples like green-chile-topped favorites. The Battered Green Chile Strips are one of our picks of 66 Must-Eat Dishes on Route 66 and 20 Best Route 66 Foods to Eat in New Mexico.
Some highlights of the menu include:
- Del’s Restaurant Favorites
- Liver & Onions (beef liver topped with sautéed onions)
- Roast Beef Dinner (tender eye of round with brown gravy)
- Steak Fingers (hand-cut sirloin strips, breaded and fried)
- Chicken Fried Steak (hand-breaded beef cutlet with peppered cream gravy)
- Chicken Livers (hand-breaded and fried)
- Chicken Fried Chicken (hand-breaded fried chicken breast)
- Seafood
- Grilled or Fried Catfish
- Butterfly Shrimp (jumbo fried shrimp with cocktail sauce & lemon)
- Grilled Salmon (white-wine lemon glaze)
- Pasta
- Fettuccine Alfredo (classic creamy Alfredo)
- Chicken Alfredo
- Shrimp Alfredo
- Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo
- Spaghetti with Marinara
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Momma-Martha’s signature sauce)
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan (fried chicken breasts topped with marinara, served with fettuccine Alfredo)
- Chicken Plates
- Chicken Teriyaki (char-grilled, marinated, pineapple & teriyaki sauce)
- Grilled Chicken
- Smothered Chicken (grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms & Swiss)
- Hickory Chicken (grilled onions, bacon, cheddar & Del’s BBQ sauce)
- Chicken Strips (hand-breaded with cream gravy)
- Steaks
- Del’s Porterhouse
- Rib-Eye Steak (hand-cut)
- Signature Sirloin (center-cut)
- Tucumcari T-Bone (full-pound cut)
- New York Strip
- Chopped Sirloin (mushrooms & onions)
- Big Salads
- Grilled or Crispy Chicken Salad (greens, tomatoes, red onion, cheddar, bacon, boiled egg)
- Steak Salad (sirloin over fresh greens with classic toppings)
- All-You-Can-Eat Salad Bar
- Mexican Favorites
- Chicken Crispitos (green chile, cheese & chicken in a fried flour tortilla, topped with cream gravy & green sauce)
- Stuffed Sopapillas (two sopapillas stuffed with beef or chicken, smothered with sauce)
- Quesadilla (steak or chicken with green chile, tomato, jack cheese & sour cream)
- Mexican Chicken Fried Steak (smothered with sauce & cheese)
- Huevos Rancheros (corn tortillas, sauce, cheese, two eggs, served with beans & fried potatoes)
- Chile Relleno Plate (two Hatch green chiles stuffed with cheese, breaded & fried)
- Beef & Bean Burrito
- Veggie Burrito (loaded with mixed vegetables and rice)
- Brisket Tacos
- Grilled Shrimp Tacos
- Fajitas
- Garden Fresh Veggie Fajitas
- Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp Fajitas
- Combo Fajitas (pick two meats)
- Trio Fajitas (beef, chicken & shrimp)
- Mexican Combos & Classics
- Mexican Delight (fried flour tortilla topped with beans, beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese & sauce)
- Chalupas (two fried corn tortillas piled high with beans, beef, cheese, lettuce & tomato)
- Taco Salad
- Steak Guadalajara (sirloin with enchilada)
- Baked Beef Chimichanga
- Brisket Burrito
- Carnita Burrito
- Asada Tacos
- Carnita Tacos
- Fish Tacos
- Brisket Enchiladas
- Carnita Enchiladas
- Y&Y Enchiladas (stacked beef enchiladas with egg on top)
- Stacked Enchiladas (beef, cheese, or chicken)
- Burgers
- Charbroiled Burger
- Charbroiled Cheeseburger
- Green Chile Cheeseburger (Hatch green chile & cheddar jack)
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Chase’s Burger (white queso, pico, tortilla strips & avocado)
- BBQ Burger (cheddar jack, brisket & BBQ sauce)
- Smothered Open-Face Burger (topped with sauce & cheddar)
- Patty Melt (rye, Swiss & grilled onions)
- Sandwiches
- Grilled Cheese
- Chicken Sandwich (bacon, avocado, Swiss, lettuce & tomato)
- Philly Cheesesteak (sirloin, peppers, mushrooms, onions, green chile, provolone)
- French Dip (eye of round with au jus)
- Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Turkey Club (bacon, avocado, classic fixings)
- Starters Worth Grabbing
- Chips & Salsa
- Nacho Supreme
- Beer-Battered Green Chile Strips
- Beer-Battered Jalapeño Strips
- Potato Skins
- New Mexico Cheesy Chile Fries
- Fried Pickles
- Cheese Bites
- Brisket-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
- Sweet Finish
- Fried Ice Cream
- Crème Brûlée
- Chocolate Eruption Cake
- Apple Pie
- Blackberry Cobbler
- Coconut Pie
- Chocolate Meringue Pie
- A La Mode option for desserts
Is there a gift shop?
Yes. Stop in the gift shop for souvenirs and Route 66 memorabilia.
Where to Stay Near Del’s Restaurant
Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest with a stay at one of these Route 66 hotels in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Blue Swallow Motel
With one of the most recognizable neon signs on Route 66, the Blue Swallow Motel is a must-add for your travel itinerary, whether you spend the night or not. The motel has been operating since 1939 and offers warm hospitality, comfy beds, a touch of nostalgia, and a convenient location near everything you’ll want to see in Tucumcari.
Motel Safari
Motel Safari is a classic 1959 Route 66 motor inn. Look for its historic camel sign, Googie architecture, mid-century modern decor, custom furniture, memorabilia, murals, and vintage billboard ads. The hotel also features modern amenities like flat screen TVs, free wi-fi, and “the best beds on the Mother Road.”
Roadrunner Lodge Motel
For a blast from the past, Roadrunner Lodge Motel is a restored 1960s Route 66 hotel with mid-century style and modern comforts. Rooms feature flat-screen satellite TVs, seating areas, and free toiletries. Select rooms play the motel’s private radio station with 1960s music and commercials and a fire pit outside allows visitors to relax and meet other travelers.
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Such a great Route 66 restaurant! A must-stop for dinner or lunch when in Tucumcari! Loved the fried catfish. My only regret is not ordering the battered green chile strips. Next time for sure!