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What to order
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Chicken Fried Chicken
Recommended because one review called it amazing, making it one of the strongest specific dish endorsements.
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Longhaul Breakfast
Recommended because a reviewer highly suggested it, saying it comes with a little bit of everything and is the perfect amount for a hungry traveler.
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Pancake Platter
Recommended because it was described as delicious in a positive meal experience.
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Turkey Club
Recommended because it was also described as delicious alongside the pancake platter.
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Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Recommended because it was ordered to-go and praised as straight home cooking, with fresh food and quick service.
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Cheddar Cheese Soup
Recommended because kids loved it, making it a standout family-friendly item.
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Tomato Basil Soup
Recommended because it was described as delicious and noted as a gluten-free option.
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Surf And Turf
Recommended because a reviewer said it was the best dish they had tried there when available.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
About Iron Skillet
Iron Skillet is a restaurant in Milan, New Mexico, known as a truck stop stop with comfort food and an all-day breakfast menu. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, attentive service, quick kitchen, and the home-cooked feel of dishes like chicken fried steak, meatloaf, breakfast platters, and soups. The salad bar and buffet are frequently mentioned, along with the restaurant's convenience for travelers on the road. It is also described as a clean, accessible place with wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is Iron Skillet known for?
Iron Skillet is best known for truck stop comfort food, especially all-day breakfast, chicken fried steak, and other home-style plates that reviewers describe as fresh and filling. The salad bar and buffet are also frequently mentioned, though some reviewers note the buffet selection can be limited.
What dishes are most recommended at Iron Skillet?
Reviewers repeatedly mention the chicken fried steak, meatloaf, pancake platter, Longhaul Breakfast, and soups like cheddar cheese soup and tomato basil soup. Other specific favorites include the Nashville chicken sandwich, turkey club, chicken fried chicken, and the surf and turf when it is available.
What is the atmosphere like at Iron Skillet?
The vibe is that of a clean, convenient truck stop diner with a cozy, welcoming feel and fast service. It suits travelers and road trippers especially well, and reviewers also call it a local favorite with friendly servers and a relaxed, home-cooking atmosphere.
Is Iron Skillet good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers say the food is a good price or a great value, with one breakfast order coming in at less than $20 and others describing the portions as large. A few reviewers felt the buffet price was too high for the selection, but the overall feedback leans toward fair pricing for the amount of food served.
When is the best time to visit Iron Skillet?
Breakfast is served all day, so it is a strong choice any time you want breakfast items like the pancake platter or Longhaul Breakfast. Several reviews mention it can get very busy on Sundays and around holidays, but the kitchen and servers are still described as quick and efficient.
