*New this Winter* Kaw-Lija's Take and Bake Meals
Pre-order and pay online. All you have to do is pick up your take and bake meal on your way in to town.
About Kaw-Lija’s
Our History
Our guests come from far and wide for the old fashioned burgers and ice cream. They come back because there aren’t many places like this anymore! Come see what makes our stretch of the Sangre de Cristo mountains so special.
Our Catering
Looking to host a party or event? Let Kaw-Lija’s take care of the food! From serving brisket in a party barn to cooking enchiladas for 300 veterans riding motorcycles to the Vietnam Memorial to hosting a wedding, we can do it all.
Try our homemade fudge!
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Breakfast
Served 7:30 a.m. to 11 a. m.
Country Classic
9.95
Your choice of two eggs, breakfast meat including sausage, ham, bacon with hash browns on toast or a tortilla.
The Clint
10.95
Named after a local horseman and gentleman. Two eggs, your choice of breakfast meat including sausage, ham and bacon with biscuits and homemade gravy.
Biscuits and Gravy
5.95
A buttery biscuit slathered in gravy made that morning.
Hand-held Breakfast Burrito
8.95
Two scrambled eggs, ham, sausage or bacon, cheddar cheese and potato on a tortilla with a side of hash browns. Your choice of chile.
French Toast
6.95
Two pieces of Texas Toast dunked in egg and cinammon. Cooked on the grill, topped with caramel and dusted with powdered sugar.
French Toast with Breakfast Meat
9.95
Two pieces of Texas Toast dunked in egg and cinnamon. Cooked on the grill and topped with caramel and a dusting of powdered sugar and served with ham, sausage or bacon.
Breakfast Sandwich
6.95
Grilled Biscuit or Bagel with your choice of ham, sausage or bacon, fried egg and a slice of cheddar cheese. Option to add green chile 1.25
Triple stack Pancakes
7.95
Short stack 5.95, Single pancake 3.95.
Bagel and Cream Cheese
4.95
Breakfast Muffins
3.95
Crumbly, moist Blueberry, Banana Nut, Chocolate and Apple Streudel muffins.
Lunch / Dinner
Served 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Kaw-Lija Burger
12.95
1/2 lb. real beef burger served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, mustard and mayo.
Pocahontas Burger
10.95
1/3 lb. real beef burger served on a toasted bun with lettuce, pickles, onion, tomato, mustard and mayo.
Chicken Strips
12.95
A basket with fried chicken, french fries and our homemade gravy.
Frito Pie
9.95
Our homemade chili on a bed of crunchy you-know-you-love-‘em, good, old fashioned fritos.
Steak Fingers
11.95
Six battered dipped steak fingers with a side of fresh-cut french fries, home style gravy and Texas Toast.
Southwest Grilled Cheese
10.95
Classic grilled cheese with grilled tomatoes and green chiles.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
12.95
Pulled pork sandwich with our tangy homemade barbecue dressing, served with a pickle spear and red onions.
BLT sandwich
10.95
Bacon, lettuce and tomato on buttered Texas Toast.
Fish and Chips
13.95
Battered Alaskan Cod served with fresh-cut French fries and Texas toast.
Country Fried Steak Sandwich
13.95
Chicken fried steak with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and onions.
Kaw-Lija’s Club Sandwich
13.95
Roast Turkey, Smoked Ham, Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato on a triple decker layer of toasted white or wheat bread. Served with a pickle spear and chips.
Sides
6 ounces of the perfect accompaniment
French Fries
3.95
Fresh-cut real Idaho potatoes with our special seasoning.
Coleslaw
3.95
Homemade shredded red and green cabbage with carrots and celery seed in a sweet slaw dressing.
Potato Salad
3.95
Chopped real Idaho potatos, egg and celery in a creamy blend of mustard, mayonnaise and spices.
Macaroni and Cheese
3.95
Need we say more? It’s a classic. And it is homemade.
Cheese Fries
7.95
Fresh-cut real Idaho potatoes with cheddar cheese.
Green Chile Cheese Fries
3.95
Fresh-cut real Idaho potatoes served with cheddar cheese and green chile.
Potato Chips
2.95
Beverages
Frosted Mug of Root Beer
3.95
Coca-Cola in an old fashioned glass bottle
3.95
Iced Tea
2.95
Home brewed black tea, served unsweetened or sweet.
Fountain Drinks
2.95
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Diet Coke
Bottled Water
2 and 3
Lemonade
2.95
Milk
2.95
Juice
3.95
Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry, Tomato
Dessert and Ice Cream
A Must Try Signature Item. Our ice cream comes from a dairy right here in New Mexico.
Summer Cobbler
4.50
Cherry or Peach cobbler with a buttery, flaky crust.
Giant Chocolate Chip or Macademia Nut Cookie
3.95
Ice Cream in 16 flavors
2.95 for 1 scoop, 4.95 for 2 scoops, 1.00 extra for Waffle Cone
Pralines and Cream, Rocky Road, Peaches and cream, Chocolate, Strawberry, Rainbow Sherbert, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cookies and Cream, Cherry Chocolate Chunk, Vanilla, Peanut Butter Fudge, Butter Pecan, Almond Amaretto, Coffee and Caramel Espresso.
Hot Fudge Sundae
6.95
Banana Split
6.95
Milkshakes
5.95
Specialty Coffee and Beverages
Coffee
2.95
Tea
2.95
Visit Us
242 Hwy. 64 at East Therma Street Eagle Nest, New Mexico 87718
575-377-3424
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Open today | 08:00 am – 07:00 pm |
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