2023 Best of Ruidoso People's Choice Award Winners

The Best of Ruidoso People’s Choice Awards polled the Ruidoso community and visitors to select the best businesses and organizations in the area. People choose from over 25 categories through online voting, including Ruidoso shops, attractions, activities, restaurants, drinks venues, and more. Voting ran from January 9, 2023, through January 31, 2023.

Here are the 2023 Best of Ruidoso People’s Choice Award Winners

• Best Family Attraction: Pillow’s Funtrackers

• Best Brewery: Downshift Brewing Company

• Best Trail: Cedar Creek  

• Best Winery: Noisy Water Winery

• Best Outdoor Patio: Win Place and Show

• Best Breakfast Spot: Tina's Cafe

• Best Scenic Viewpoint: Monjeau Lookout Tower

• Best Coffee Shop: Zocca Coffee

• Best Camping Area: Bonito Lake

• Best Bakery: Cornerstone Bakery  

• Best for Relaxation: Blue Lotus Day Spa & Yoga

• Best Mexican Food: Jorge's Cafe

• Best Shop: Roots  

• Best Dessert: The Village Buttery 

• Best Bar: Win Place and Show

• Best Pizza: Cafe Rio

• Best Cannabis Store: Z's Bud Store & The Greenery Room

• Best Burger: Hall of Flame Burgers

• Best Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Area: Grindstone Lake

• Best Steak: Texas Club

• Best Fishing: Grindstone Lake

• Best Outdoor Activity: Hiking  

• Best Cafe: Alto Cafe  

• Best Nightlife: Win Place and Show

• Best Entertainment Venue: Win Place and Show