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Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, Mescalero, NM

Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

4.4
4.4
2255 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant is the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino's signature dining establishment located on the 4th floor. Wendell's features succulent dishes of fresh seafood, aged steaks, scrumptious desserts and offer an impressive wine list. The restaurant and lounge feature spectacular views of Sierra Blanca, the Sacramento Mountains, Lake Mescalero and our 18-hole Championship Golf Course.

Wendell's Lounge is adjacent to the restaurant where we offer delicious appetizers along with our signature martinis, margaritas and cocktails.

Note to guests: During our reopening stage, we will be featuring menus with a limited number of our most popular culinary selections. We look forward to seeing the return of some familiar faces and to welcoming new guests.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is currently not being offered through our resort here at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Garage parking is available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cody Turnbough

What 2,255 people are saying

Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Great for scenic views

  • New Mexico

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wendell's at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino offers a captivating dining experience with "spectacular food" and "beautiful views." Guests consistently praise the "excellent service" and "world-class guitarist" enhancing the ambiance. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's elk and lobster bisque are standout dishes that keep patrons returning.

2,255 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Want to love this restaurant but it’s so hard to. Food was OK, but you pay five star dining prices for Applebees like presentation and service. They were out of a lot of things. Won’t be back but hope they can improve service and presentation because the views are beautiful from the restaurant .

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  2. Alfred

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The temp on our first steak was over but the took care of that asap and it was quick and excellent.

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  3. Zack

    New Mexico1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was very nice, however I could not understand him and he could not understand me very well which made me have to repeat myself a few times which made it an awkward situation a few times when trying to order my meal overall it was great experience this is our second time dining at Wendall’s!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience, our server was amazing and the food was great. 

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  5. Dale

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great view, great time was had by all!!

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  6. Samantha

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For being our first time I gotta say it is such an amazing great place to eat! Food was delicious! Definitely recommend it!

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  7. John VIP

    Southwest Florida6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Best Col E. H. Taylor Old Fashions I have had.

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  8. Lisa VIP

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had slow braised bison short ribs and they were absolutely amazing! And Melissa was excellent!

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  9. melanie

    New Mexico24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wendell’s Steakhouse offers the finest dining experience in Ruidoso. I most recently had the quail meal, and it was perfection. My husband had the buffalo short ribs and said they were excellent. Wendell’s take on the Caesar salad is also quite good, and their wine selection is sizable. Desserts such as prickly pear baked Alaska sounded amazing, but we were too full after our delicious main courses.

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  10. Ines

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my birthday, it was a perfect experience. We were seated immediately in a booth upon request. Kory our server is kind, professional and knowledgeable. The food is delicious and artfully presented. The tortilla soup and steaks are perfect as well as French kiss martinis and chocolate cake. Beautiful mountain scenery at 5pm provided a perfect backdrop to a perfect evening. All staff from hostess to server were outstanding and made us feel welcome.

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Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is rated 4.4 stars by 2255 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero, NM 88340

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is currently not being offered through our resort here at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Garage parking is available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cody Turnbough
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