Posted By Christie Bundy
on
10/14/2012 11:28:00 AM
I recently found this great little place. Maybe it doesn't look so hot on the outside -- it's an old drive-in with a gravel parking lot -- but it's clean and has a decent restroom.
The best part is the food, especially the hamburgers and the hand-made burrito. The burrito holds the best refried beans, green chile, onions, and cheese around. The tortillas are the best around, too! My husband and I plan trips there just for the burritos (we live about 40 miles away). They are so good I still haven't tried the posole or the enchiladas, but I will one day.
I didn't like the lemonade, but they have a large drinks menu, and I'm sure you'll find something you like. Besides the great food and low prices the people who work there are very nice and friendly. I highly recommend the Stop and Eat drive-in if you're in Espanola, NM.
"Green chile and melted cheese sing harmony with a beef patty in this New-Mex classic sandwich."
Michael Stern
"People in the Southwest love Fritos pie, an inspired combination of chili and Fritos chips. This one lacks the traditional garnish of shredded cheese."
Michael Stern
"Stop & Eat isn't open at breakfast time, but the egg burrito makes a good mid-day brunch (a word NOT on the menu here!). Note the low-low prices."
Michael Stern
"Stop & Eat no longer offers carhop service, but it retains all its 1960s car-culture ambience."
Michael Stern
