Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

Name: Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino
Address: 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero, NM, United States, 88340
Telephone: (575) 464-7842
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1360 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
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
Website
http://innofthemountaingods.com/dining/wendells
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kasey Kaplan

Location
287 Carrizo Canyon Road Mescalero, NM 88340
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

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Popular dishes

Mescalero Tortilla Soup$7.00
Tender Chicken, Mirepoix, Chipotle and New Mexico Red Chile, Shredded Cheeses and Diced Avocado
Potato and Leek$9.00
Austrian Crescent Potato, Baby Winter Leeks, Petite Parsley
Caesar$12.00
Crisp Baby Romaine, Grape Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives, Sourdough Croutons, Shaved Reggiano, Scratch Dressing
Chopped$11.00
Mixed Field Greens, Grape Tomato, English Cucumber, Niçoise Olives, Sharp Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sourdough Croutons
Iceberg Wheel$12.00
Crisp Lettuce, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Shaved Red Onion, Grape Tomato, Sourdough Croutons, Imported Gorgonzola
Spinach Salad$12.00
Poached Golden Beets, Hardboiled Egg, Prosciutto, Cabernet Onions, Baguette Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette

Steaks

Our premium center cuts of beef are hand selected, aged for a minimum of 28 days and are served with your choice of one side

Kobe Flat Iron
- 12 Oz$36.00
Filet Mignon
- 6 Oz$36.00
- 8 Oz$44.00
Twin Filets and Twin Dungeness Crab Cakes, Sauce Béarnaise$50.00
Bison Ribeye
- 12 Oz$52.00
NY Strip
- 14 Oz$46.00
Ribeye
- 16 Oz$49.00

Enhance

Enhance any one of these delicious offerings to include:

Lobster Tail – or – King Crab Legs 1/2 lb.
- Lobster Tail$32.00
- King Crab Legs 1/2 lb.$32.00
Oscar Style$6.00
with Crab Meat, Asparagus and Béarnaise Sauce
Melted Maytag Bleu Cheese$4.00

Sides To Complement

Additional Sides $7 Each

Salt Crusted Baked Potato
White Cheddar and Chive Whipped Potatoes
Garlic Root Couscous
White and Green Asparagus
with Hollandaise Mousseline
Sweet Potato
with Sautéed Rainbow Chard and Bacon Lardons
Roasted Baby Beets
Winter Peas and Carrots
Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes
Gorgonzola, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
Orecchiette Mac' and Cheese Au Gratin

Signature Selections

Sous Vide Beef Short Ribs$30.00
Pickled Carrots and Purplette Onions , Port Reduction, Mash
Elysian Field Farms Lamb "Rack"$47.00
Green Salt, Roasted Baby Beets, Sauce Bordelaise, Mash
Butter Poached Twin Lobster Tails$67.00
Winter Peas and Carrots
Crab Legs
Clarified Butter, Cured Lemon, White and Green Asparagus with Hollandaise Mousseline
- 1/2 Lb.$37.00
- 1 Lb.$66.00
Sautéed Jumbo Prawns$32.00
Pasta Orrechiette, Tomato Confit, Broccoli Rabe
Seared Breast of Guinea Fowl$32.00
Pan Reduction, Rainbow Chard and Sweet Potato
Sautéed Seabass Compressed with Asparagus Coins$42.00
Asparagus Coins, Petite Parsley, Eggs Mimosa, Garlic Root Couscous
Seared Scallops and Butter Poached Lobster$42.00
Beurre Blanc, Petite Parsley, Winter Peas and Carrots
Fruitwood Smoked Salmon$36.00
Lemon Dill Compound Butter, Charred Campari Tomato, Garlic Root Couscous
Double Cut Loin Chops of Durok Pork$32.00
Foraged Mushroom Ragout, Roasted Baby Beets
Dijon and Thyme Prime Rib of Roast Beef
Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Herbed Jus & Choice of side (three sizes)
- 8 Oz$30.00
- 12 Oz$38.00
- 16 Oz$43.00
Roasted Elk Tenderloin$44.00
Caramelized Leeks, Sherry Reduction, Mash

Martinis

Shaken, not stirred, served in an icy shaker

Bellinitini$12.00
Absolut Mandarin Vodka, peach schnapps, champagne with a splash of orange juice
Classic Cosmo$12.00
Absolut Citron, Grand Marnier, lime juice, triple sec and cranberry juice
French Kiss$12.00
Absolut Raspberry Vodka and Chambord Liqueur
Caliente Cucumber$12.00
Fresh jalapeño-infused vodka and Effen Cucumber Vodka garnished with a slice of cucumber and salted rim
Mojito Martini$12.00
Bacardi Light Rum, simple syrup, lime juice and fresh mint
Pama Drop$12.00
Absolut Citron Vodka, pomegranate liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon juice and sugared lemon wedge
White Chocolate$12.00
Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Godiva White and Dark Chocolate Liqueur garnished with shaved chocolate
Mexican Martini$12.00
Maestro Dobel Tequila, Cointreau, fresh orange, fresh lime

Margaritas

Top Shelf$13.00
1800 Tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice with a splash of soda
Grand Gold$12.00
Patron Anejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice and sweet & sour
Silver Coin$11.00
Herradura Silver Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and sweet & sour
Pamarita$9.00
Pomegranate liqueur, Jose Cuervo Tequila, triple sec and fresh lime juice
Wendell, S Italian Margharita$10.00
Sauza Tequila, fresh lime, sweet & sour, topped with Disaronno
Cucumber Margarita$10.00
Effin Cucumber Vodka, Cointreau, fresh lime, sweet & sour

What 1,360 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
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
We had an 8:15pm reservation and requested a table by the windows. At 9pm they texted to let us know our table was ready. We met the hostess who was seating us and reminded her of the request for a table by the widow. She walked us right past four open tables by the windows and sat us in the middle of the restaurant…. The waitress who served us did a good job however, and the food was really good. Ribeyes were yummy and the acoustic guitar player was very talented.
PP
PlugP
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did have to wait to be seated. Our reservation was at 7:45 and we were not seated until 8:20 but I guess that’s just how the world in now with lack of servers, etc. The service was excellent and the food outstanding!
JK
JulieK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely a MUST! The steaks were wonderful. Service was quick.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everyone enjoyed the meal
FA
FlorindaA
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience4
Our server was too busy to bring me water, I sent a Sri k back after the first sip because it was not at all what I ordered and I still had to pay for it It took her 4 requests from me to bring me water Very disappointed.
T
Tana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food! Everyone really enjoys the music and scenery.
VB
VickiB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, repeat customer for our anniversary very busy and quality staff and service! Notice the surrounding amenities needed to be cleaned and dusted
FA
FlorindaA
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food3service4ambience5
They charged us a split plate fee because my husband and I shared a salad. Weird :(.
VW
ValerieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent customer service great scenery. Would recommend to friends.
DB
DebbieB
New Mexico
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Our food was very good, prepared well and great presentation. We split the chopped salad which was done very nicely. We also split the beef medallions with crab cakes. Our waiter rushed us. I was not finished with my salad when he brought out the entrees. I ordered my beef rare, my boyfriend ordered his medium, which we had to switch plates upon tasting. I also ordered the Rodney Strong cab for dinner. He told us they were out, brought out a different wine which we accepted as we were about half way through our entrees when the wine was presented.
JS
JordanS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely incredible (definitely try the elk tenderloin), and the view was breathtaking. Highly recommend!
DA
DAREASE
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, view and service from Tony!! Loved our twin filet!!
RO
RONH
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience4
Apparently the online menu is outdated....no longer offer Wedge salad, Salmon was not what is on menu however was delicious. Ordered the Caliente Cucumber Martini and "was out of ingredients" , so had to make 2nd choice. All said, We have dinner here often and will return as the food is always wonderful!
BC
BiancaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Scott was amazing!! Great environment and service. Very highly recommended.
WS
WillaS
New Mexico
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
This must have been a website error, as when we booked our reservation for Sunday, June 19th, on Open Table, it showed that there were three time slots available for Wendell's 2:30 pm, 2:45 pm, and 8 pm. We chose the 2:45 pm slot. When we arrived at Wendells about 2:30 that afternoon, the business was closed until 5 pm, and we had to go elsewhere to dine. What a disappointment!!
WF
WilliamF
New Mexico
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Service was great, needed for Bar Service to be quicker, took a long time to get drinks.
DE
DougE
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Food was ok, service was poor, view would have been great had the grounds staff not stood outside the dining room windows so we could admire the dirty sweaty clothes. 10 of them lined up so we could enjoy a 250.00 dinner.
CD
CindyD
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful and the service was great. We will be back
HM
HeatherM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience4
Waited over an hour for our food for 2 people, while a 7 top sat down 30 min after us and got their food before us. Steak was well done, I asked for medium rare. Lobster tail was rubber. Manager wasn’t very nice, but took the steak off but not the lobster tail. Overall, the place has gone down in service and food river the years, unfortunately.
MB
MaryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and dinner. I ordered the filet mignon. It was wonderful. Very nice wine menu as well.
M
Matt
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience3
For the price of the food I figured I would get a much more flavor full meal. The steaks were severely overcooked for what was requested. The steaks were bland as if they were cooked with no seasoning. The crab cakes flavor was bland as well. Looked forward to having a nice meal but ended up wishing I had opted for a much less expensive restaurant where the meal would have been flavorful at least
PJ
PaulaJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was good. Asked for medium rare steak got medium but taste was good. Ordered wine. Took the server 20 min to tell us they did not have it. Took another 15 to get a different bottle. Not great service for spending 290.00. They should be alot more attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience4
The service was horrible! We sat at the table for 25 minutes before the waitress came and took our drink order. The food was good.
EL
EdwardL
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Went for our ten year anniversary and were really excited to visit again. We waited almost two hours for our food, they couldn’t find the bottle of wine we ordered, they were short staffed so they pulled a waitress from the taproom who didn’t know the menu (not her fault) and then she stopped checking on us 45 minutes into our wait. We finally grabbed another waiter to check on our food and he told us that the steak chef and main chef had a disagreement and someone had walked out so when we finally got our Filet Minon they were very over cooked. It definitely wasn’t the experience we had hoped for.
BP
BenjaminP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience4
Everything is good except our waiter he wasn’t not very friendly looked annoyed and I don’t want him to serve us again!
N
Nancy
New Mexico
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
We have eaten at Wendell’s since it was in business. We used to love it. We had very poor service again. I filled out this survey last time after a bad experience. No one bothered to contact me. I won’t bother with completing the rest.
SC
SandraC
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Melissa waited on us and she was attentive and made some intuitive suggestions. The bread was delicious so we asked for another basket. The food was excellent. She was wonderful and we will be returning in the future.
BF
BettyF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The pasta in my prawn dish was sticky. Did not like this selection. Sorry
AG
AaronG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was great, they seemed low staffed as the three waiters were running around to all the tables. When we got sat down at our table it was 15 20 minutes before some came around and gave us water. Waiter we had was good at bringing out our food but wasn't very social or talkative. It was loud as well and he was hard of hearing which made things a little difficult. Food was fantastic and the area was nice and felt clean and open. Price was cheaper then I expected and added bonus is the casino which by the end of the night paid for the dinner and more with what I won.
JE
JamesE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was great! Food for the most part was excellent. Had the scallops and lobster very good as well as the filet mignon. We also had the mescalaro chicken and it was very dry and had little taste. Would recommend against that. Overall a good place for dinner.
HG
HildaG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Was a busy Saturday evening! Songs guitarist played were excellent choices but too loud. Service slow. Food had been better on previous visits . Pricey ! The view is worth the visit!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food and the ambience was amazing.
E
Edward
New Mexico
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience2
The prices match high end restaurants in Santa Fe but unfortunately not the food. The crab cakes are filled with bread crumbs, the elk tenderloin was spongy and the mashed potato tower was flavorless. Breakfast featured burnt coffee and rocks of scrambled eggs-toast was not toasted. Service was pleasant on both occasions.
JB
JackyB
Amarillo
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Good and service were excellent but the guitar player was right in front of us and so loud that we couldn’t visit with friends. Don’t need entertainment while we eat.
SJ
SamJ
Orange County
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
It must be hard to find good help in Ruiodoso. The food was over cooked over cooked salmon was sent back after waiting 35 minutes for my meal but before the food arrived the other tables server dropped a tray of six entries right in front of my table that was loud,so when my food arrived the second time the side vegetables were different not very good I mentioned it to the server and he disagreed.l notified the manager and she comped my entree and the waiter never asked me if I wanted dessert he handed a crumpled up receipt and some peppermint candy he never even asked if we wanted dessert over priced and poorly staffed
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter was very good
DB
DavidB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time dining here. Courteous service and very knowledgeable staff. Selections were good and quality of food was excellent. Will definitely return.
LC
LaurieC
Jackson Hole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and relaxing experience as always. We will continue to return every time we are in town.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Worth every penny!! The best scallops and lobster ever! The Elk was delicious too! The garden salad was great. I love that they placed the olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes on the side.
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3Longhorns
Amarillo
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food and waiters! Love the guitarist. Made our anniversary special!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is rated 4.5 stars by 1360 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Google Map for Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

287 Carrizo Canyon Road Mescalero, NM 88340

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mescalero
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Kasey Kaplan
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

Website
http://innofthemountaingods.com/dining/wendells
Phone number
(575) 464-7842

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Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

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64 Albuquerque Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Filet Mignon

Crab Legs

Ribeye

Starters

Dungeness Crab Cakes$20.00

Prawn and Crab Martini$19.00

Peppercorn Crusted Chateau Beef Tenderloin$24.00

Charcuterie Board$18.00

Soups + Salads

Mescalero Tortilla Soup$7.00

Potato and Leek$9.00

Caesar$12.00

Chopped$11.00

Iceberg Wheel$12.00

Spinach Salad$12.00

Steaks

Kobe Flat Iron

Filet Mignon

Twin Filets and Twin Dungeness Crab Cakes, Sauce Béarnaise$50.00

Bison Ribeye

NY Strip

Ribeye

Enhance

Lobster Tail – or – King Crab Legs 1/2 lb.

Oscar Style$6.00

Melted Maytag Bleu Cheese$4.00

Sides To Complement

Salt Crusted Baked Potato

White Cheddar and Chive Whipped Potatoes

Garlic Root Couscous

White and Green Asparagus

Sweet Potato

Roasted Baby Beets

Winter Peas and Carrots

Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes

Orecchiette Mac' and Cheese Au Gratin

Signature Selections

Sous Vide Beef Short Ribs$30.00

Elysian Field Farms Lamb "Rack"$47.00

Butter Poached Twin Lobster Tails$67.00

Crab Legs

Sautéed Jumbo Prawns$32.00

Seared Breast of Guinea Fowl$32.00

Sautéed Seabass Compressed with Asparagus Coins$42.00

Seared Scallops and Butter Poached Lobster$42.00

Fruitwood Smoked Salmon$36.00

Double Cut Loin Chops of Durok Pork$32.00

Dijon and Thyme Prime Rib of Roast Beef

Roasted Elk Tenderloin$44.00

Martinis

Bellinitini$12.00

Classic Cosmo$12.00

French Kiss$12.00

Caliente Cucumber$12.00

Mojito Martini$12.00

Pama Drop$12.00

White Chocolate$12.00

Mexican Martini$12.00

Margaritas

Top Shelf$13.00

Grand Gold$12.00

Silver Coin$11.00

Pamarita$9.00

Wendell, S Italian Margharita$10.00

Cucumber Margarita$10.00

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