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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

4.5
4.5
2199 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (575) 464-7842
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cody Turnbough
  • Neighborhood
    Mescalero
  • 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.
  • Entertainment
    Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Lounge feature musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday night ranging for light jazz to classical guitar to easy listening piano.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Hot spot

  • New Mexico

    Great for scenic views

  • New Mexico

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wendell's at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino offers "awesome food" and "exceptional service" with a stunning mountain view. Guests rave about the "impressive" wine list and live guitar music enhancing the ambiance. Despite some mixed reviews on food consistency, the overall dining experience is described as "absolutely outstanding."

2,199 Reviews
  1. jerri

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Soup was cold, food was okay Service was fine , but not fantastic

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  2. Patsey

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waitress excelllent food atmosphere great guitar player excellent

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  3. Edward

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Servers especially Gabe and Scott who have been our servers there for several years. Prime rib excellent and quail was delicious, but steaks and sea food have always been wonderful. Music is always a plus acoustic guitarist, he is a blessing to hear and listen to during dinner.

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  4. Manny

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I wouldn’t consider it fine dining unless I compare it to Applebee’s. Steaks either overcooked or undercooked and food was less than warm. Salmon was over baked and dry. Sorry to say

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  5. Jeff

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very disappointed in the new menu. Food was good and service was excellent

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  6. CHARLES

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food wonderful atmosphere great service and selection

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  7. Brad

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The quality seemed fine but was delivered to our table cold. Steaks were cold and all of the sides were cold. The soup however was delicious.

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  8. Martin

    Tahoe

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the Thanksgiving brunch menu. Had a 2:30 reservation, checked in at the desk at 2:15 and they skipped us. Wasn’t seated until 2:45 and they stopped seating at 3. It was a huge buffet with real nice choices, but you could tell most of it had been out awhile . Filled my plate, got back to the table and everything was cold. Have you ever had cold duck confit wrapped in cabbage…don’t. The portion of slow roasted tri citrus and garlic beef picanha that I received was half fat, flavorless and cold. The only thing on my plate that was good was the giant boiled shrimp, which were ice cold as they should be…only because they were piled inside an ice sculpture. The only other thing that was not cold was the ambrosia, which was warm for some reason. The desert choices were plentiful but underwhelming. At $95 a plate it was the most disappointing expensive food experience I have ever had. The place was packed from beginning to end so good for them. The service was good except the hostess station that skipped us, but they seemed to be overwhelmed running the front and clearing tables. I highly recommend The Broken Arrow instead (same hotel) Had an amazing chicken fried steak there the night before.

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  9. John

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! Service was also great. Scott made sure we had what we needed and was very friendly. We will definitely be back.

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  10. CHARLES

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious thanksgiving meal plenty of food items to choose all were great the staff were very friendly and helpful

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Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is rated 4.5 stars by 2199 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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

  • Neighborhood
    Mescalero
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Lounge feature musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday night ranging for light jazz to classical guitar to easy listening piano.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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