Casino Apache Travel Center Review
Whether you want to play slots or rest and refuel, you can do it at the Casino Apache Travel Center NM. The Highway 70 travel center lies west of Ruidoso and on the eastern border of the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
Want to play hundreds of slots and video poker? Head on over to this non-smoking casino. Want to pick up some essentials from a convenience store, need a full-service truck stop, or want to make the most of a soft-touch car wash? The Casino Apache is still the place to be.
Casino Games
This choice of land-based casinos in New Mexico offers a good selection of slots and video poker games, along with the potential of 3 card Casino Apache Travel Center poker, blackjack and roulette. This is a completely smoke-free property and guests are requested to not smoke within 20ft of the building entrance.
Slots
There are more than 440 slots on offer, including the likes of the Game King multi-game with video poker. Just be aware that, as for many slot machines USA venues feature, you have to be at least 21 years old to play at this 34,700 sq. ft casino.
Table Games
The Casino Apache website states that guests can play blackjack, roulette, and poker at the casino, although it stated that table games were unavailable at the time of writing this review. The motto of this story is, make sure you check in advance before you make the trip.
Features and Amenities
There is a small selection of amenities at the travel center and a bumper bag of added extras at its sister property just a few miles up the road. Casino Apache is not accessed by public transport and there is no shuttle service available. RV parking is offered.
Accommodations
There is no official Casino Apache Travel Center hotel but the owners of the casino recommend guests stay at the AAA Four Diamond Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, which is also owned and run by the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods is around 6 miles away and has its own Mescalero casino, along with live music, Topgolf Swing Suite, spa, golf course, and choice of restaurants. It also has its very own zip line soaring 7,000ft above Lake Mescalero.
Shopping
The Casino Apache has a convenience store stocked with everything from fresh coffee selections to snacks and essentials. There is also a gas station. Truck Stop This is a full-service truck stop and there are shower and laundry facilities for commercial truck drivers to use.
Dining
The Casino Apache is home to the Red Hat Grille, which offers a good selection of hearty favorites, including Apache tacos, hot roast beef, and Southwest Philly.
The restaurant is dedicated to the Mescalero Red Hats who became the Southwest’s first Mescalero Apache firefighters in 1948. The interior of the eatery lets you find out more about these fire warriors as you refuel for your journey or your next foray onto the gaming floor.
Loyalty Program
Players can join the Apache Spirit Club offering Casino Apache Travel Center promotions and rewards. You can sign up at either Casino Apache or the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino.
Overall Review
The Apache Casino offers hundreds of slot machines and video poker. There may also be table games available, but this hangs in the balance. There is an on-site convenience store, restaurant and gas station and its sister casino resort, the Inn of the Mountain Gods, is just 6 miles away.
