Only in Your State | November 27, 2018 | Emily Jamar

Finding southern comfort food in the southwest is quite the battle, but fear not, we’ve found what you’re looking for. This farmhouse restaurant in Clovis is bringing southern comfort to the southwest and keeping your stomach full all day long. What started as a local restaurant in Texas has come to the Land of Enchantment and New Mexicans can’t get enough fried chicken, catfish, and all the fixings to go with. Once you try this Clovis cafe, you’ll be feeling full and warm and running back for more.

Welcome to Cotton Patch Cafe!

This southern comfort restaurant in Clovis is serving up homemade meals in a relaxing atmosphere. With mason jars lining the dining room, and friendly service, you’ll be feeling the southern hospitality.

If you’ve only lived in New Mexico, you may not have had southern comfort food before. Be prepared to enter a world of flavor as you dive into these classics.

What started as a local Texas chain turned into a Clovis staple, and you can enjoy chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, and a delicious meatloaf all under one roof. They even have country fried bacon for an appetizer!

The chicken fried chicken is truly a hit here. Beware: the portions are huge so you may need to take some home for later.

Other favorites are pork chops and massive burgers. Don’t forget to complete your meal with all the fixings from fried okra to macaroni and cheese.

If you’ve never had southern comfort food in the southwest, you’re in luck, because Cotton Patch Cafe serves up some of the best downhome cooking around.

Cotton Patch Cafe is located at 2604 N. Prince St., Clovis, NM