Hillsboro General Store Cafe

Destination, Hillsboro, to hang out with the Saturday morning Pickers. We showed up a little early for the music, but right in time for breakfast, so we popped in at the seemingly only game in town.Just cuz they got a corner on the Hillsboro nosh market don't mean they ain't putting their best foot forward! The breakfast menu (served until 10:45, if I recall correctly, to enable efficient transition to lunch), was plenty varied with more than a few options I really wanted to try. Middle-aged sedentary lifestyle affording what it does, I only ordered one thing, the pile up..., but I shared it with my friend who shared her short stack of waffles.Pile ups will be pile ups... the mark of superlative being squarely on the chile. And let me tell you, red to green, they mastered both. So, so good! (Man, why did I have to share that??) I'm also delighted to say that the waffles were of my preferred thin and crispy variety rather than the Belgium sort. They were roughly the size of an Eggo, in fact nearly visually identical, but definitely not a freezer-box flavor. Hard not to enjoy a waffle, admittedly; they fit the bill perfectly for sweet breakie dessert. And the prices were exactly what they should be, indicative of craft quality but not of craft pretentiousness.The staff were so so lovely, and the locals prone to chat with out-of-towners. Hillsboro seems like a tight-knit community of folks enjoying small town western retirement... positively charming. There's even a winery a couple blocks away. But if you're planning to check the town out, definitely come on a Saturday morning so you can sit in on the Pickers' bluegrass jam session. And DEFINITELY come early enough to have breakfast at the general store and cafe. Then stay for lunch!

I've had this little old fashioned cafe on my radar for awhile and today seemed like a perfect day to drive down there and try it out. When I walked in I was greeted and seated by a friendly waitress who brought me a cold drink. I kind of knew what I wanted but after seeing the menu it was hard to decide. I ended up ordering an "El Gordo" burger with chile cheese fries and a strawberry malt. When my order came out I joked with the cook and told him I should've ordered the double. I was kidding because the burger was huge and packed with bacon mushrooms onions green chile and cheese . I almost finished everything but with the malt it was just too much. I'd definitely stop in again. The service was awesome, the food was great and the portions were huge. The prices were pretty cheap as well. The inside of the cafe is old fashioned. This is definitely a hole in the wall because even though I'd read about it I didn't expect it to be so good! Two thumbs up

If you are lookin for a little bit of Mayberry in New Mexico... look no further than this gem in Hillsboro, NM. The staff are very kind & carry on a conversation with you. Cute restaurant filled with lots of history. And the food...is simply amazing!

Such a cool little place! Only wanted coffee on our way through. The old building is very historic. The lady that got us our coffee was very nice and helpful. Coffee was good! Stop by and say hi to them!

The service was horrible. The waitress was rude to me upon my arrival. Throughout my meal she continued to be rude. She was extra sweet to people who were from around there, but couldn't be bothered to help a visitor. As I was leaving she told me: "stay away now." I've traveled extensively, which included some rather unfriendly places. I've never been treated like that. Skip this place. There is better service and food in Silver City.