There are an amazing number of restaurants in Yuma to choose from and it’s easy to stick with the chain restaurants that are close to the freeway when you’re traveling.  But if you are the adventurous type that likes to discover that out-of-the-way, hidden gem with distinctive food, then try the River City Grill.  Don’t let the exterior deter you from enjoying what’s on the interior!   ...

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For over four decades, the Los Arcos restaurant, just off Interstate 25 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, has built a reputation as a friendly watering hole in the Elephant Butte Recreation Area, and a favorite stop between El Paso and Albuquerque.  Every time we RV at Elephant Butte in our Monaco motorhome, we always plan on having dinner at least one evening at Los Arcos.    Don't let the f...

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One of the best known restaurants in Cedar Key is Tony’s Seafood Restaurant, on the corner of 2nd and D Street.  Fans call Tony’s the “King of Chowder” because Tony’s clam chowder recipe has won 3 Clam Chowder World Championships!      Chef Eric, Tony’s founder and owner, created his prizewinning recipe in the restaurants tiny little kitchen while perfecti...

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You have to love a place with appetizers named gator gallops and mudbug riders!   Gator Gallops? Yep. Alligator wrapped in bacon, battered and deep fried.  Mudbug riders are crawfish wrapped in bacon, battered and deep fried. Or,  how about Angel oysters? They are oysters wrapped in bacon, battered and deep fried.  Look for the big crawfish on the sign! Located in Sulphur, Richard's has that small town feel. When you walk in, you know that you will be treated just...

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Where else but Madrid, New Mexico could you find a Cordon Bleu trained chef serving upscale southern-southwestern fusion food that most diners will tell you is better than some of the highly rated restaurants in Santa Fe? If you're RVing up North 14 on the Turquois Trail, you just might want to make a stop at The Hollar.  Don't be put off by the exterior or the interior!       ...

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