Del's Restaurant
Tucumcari, New Mexico · Route 66
Why stop here: Del's Restaurant is a $$ new mexican pick in Tucumcari for Route 66 travelers. Order Chicken-fried steak.
A Route 66 destination break since 1956 under its rooftop steer sign, still serving chicken-fried steak and homestyle New Mexican favorites.
Chicken-fried steak
At Del's Restaurant, Roamward highlights Chicken-fried steak because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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