Jerry's Cafe — Restaurant in Gallup

Jerry’s Mexican American Food Café

This place was a great find. A small locals spot. Pretty sure we were the only travelers there that night, and the place was packed, but we were seated fairly quickly.

Jerry’s starts you out with the traditional chips and 3 salsas. All were addicting.

My wife ordered the enchilada, topped with an egg over easy. It came with rice, beans and salad plus she ordered a taquito as a side. That turned out to be enough for at least two people. Everything on her plate looked to be made from scratch and authentic Mexican food, far removed from anything one might end up with from Taco Bell. She said everything on her plate was delicious.

I ordered a combination plate that included a chili relleno, a chicken enchilada, a taco carne, that came with rice and beans (I think that might be standard with every plate of Mexican food). Again the portions were generous nearly enough to feed a family and everything was most tasty.

But we didn’t stop there. Since we were in New Mexico we had to once again have an order of sopapillas with honey. Hot and fresh out of the oven, and each about the side of a small loaf of bread. We only managed to eat two of the three on the plate. They were outstanding but we had maxed out on consumption for the day.

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A Must-Stop in Gallup with Legendary Service!

If you are traveling through Gallup, New Mexico, Jerry's Cafe is an absolute must-stop. This little restaurant provided one of the most enjoyable dining experiences we've had on our road trip, and it's entirely thanks to their incredible team.

We truly had the best service from our friendly and outgoing server, who consistently went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. She was attentive, cheerful, and clearly took pride in her work.

The highlight of our visit was a small misunderstanding with one of our orders. Instead of a problem, it turned into the most interesting and flavorful dish! We were so impressed with how our server handled the situation. What could have been a disappointment became a fun, memorable surprise that showcased our server's care & creativity.

We thoroughly enjoyed our entire meal, the helpful staff, and appreciated the authentic, small-business feel. I highly, highly recommend stopping at Jerry's Cafe. You'll be well...

We're from ABQ, were cruising through Gallup on the way to AZ and decided to stop at Jerry's for lunch. Excellent decision! The place was packed and understandably so. Salsa was, without a doubt, the best I've had. It was house made, super fresh, with the perfect spice level. All the food was on point. I had the baked potato smothered in chile, both the green and red were dreamy. We had excellent service and also enjoyed the cozy diner-esque atmosphere. I can foresee a future where we make the 2 hour drive from Albuquerque to eat at Jerry's...I'd make the drive for the...