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Certified
Film Friendly
Discover Tucumcari's Film-Friendly Network
Explore the growing community of businesses and organizations committed to supporting film and media production in Tucumcari.
Carlson Coffee Company/Goodies Go Last Bakery
Tasty treats and great coffee for your set or your off set hours!
Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Tasty food and a great filming location!
Kandel's Street Sips
Pizza! Coffee! Experimental Tea! Enter the lab and get something delicious or hire the wagon to come to your set!
Tucumcari Public Library
Need a book resource? Something 3D printed in the maker space? The library crew has you covered!
Tucumcari Mainstreet
If you are thinking of filming in Tucumcair defitnly chat with Tucumari Mainstreet! They can help and tell you so much history of the town as well!
Quay County/Government
Del's Restaurant
Del's Restaurant is proud to be a Qualified Film Vendor for the Tucumcari Certified Film Friendly Network, offering production teams a blend of classic Route 66 atmosphere and dependable logistical support for your next shoot.
Category Description and Vendor Capabilities
Location & Atmosphere A quintessential Route 66 landmark since 1956, featuring an iconic neon sign topped with a Hereford bull—excellent for establishing shots. The interior boasts a welcoming, vintage diner-style atmosphere with Western and Route 66 memorabilia, providing a great period-piece backdrop or a comfortable crew meal setting. Ample adjoining parking is available.
Catering & Craft Services Offers a diverse menu of American and New Mexican comfort food, including hearty meals like Chicken Fried Steak, Chargrilled Burgers, and Green Chile favorites. Can accommodate large orders for cast and crew meals, with options for dine-in, take-out, or potential on-site delivery (local range and menu to be confirmed). Known for quick, friendly service.
Cuisine Highlights New Mexican Favorites: Stuffed Sopaipillas, Battered Green Chile Strips, Fajitas. Diner Classics: Chicken Fried Steak, Steaks, Catfish, and a full salad bar.
Operational Hours Del's maintains extensive operating hours, which can be beneficial for varying production schedules. Specific hours and ability to accommodate off-hours filming or early/late meal service can be arranged upon request.
On-Site Amenities Large dining areas, a gift shop for local memorabilia, and generally praised as a comfortable and clean environment for production personnel.
Category Description and Vendor Capabilities
Location & Atmosphere A quintessential Route 66 landmark since 1956, featuring an iconic neon sign topped with a Hereford bull—excellent for establishing shots. The interior boasts a welcoming, vintage diner-style atmosphere with Western and Route 66 memorabilia, providing a great period-piece backdrop or a comfortable crew meal setting. Ample adjoining parking is available.
Catering & Craft Services Offers a diverse menu of American and New Mexican comfort food, including hearty meals like Chicken Fried Steak, Chargrilled Burgers, and Green Chile favorites. Can accommodate large orders for cast and crew meals, with options for dine-in, take-out, or potential on-site delivery (local range and menu to be confirmed). Known for quick, friendly service.
Cuisine Highlights New Mexican Favorites: Stuffed Sopaipillas, Battered Green Chile Strips, Fajitas. Diner Classics: Chicken Fried Steak, Steaks, Catfish, and a full salad bar.
Operational Hours Del's maintains extensive operating hours, which can be beneficial for varying production schedules. Specific hours and ability to accommodate off-hours filming or early/late meal service can be arranged upon request.
On-Site Amenities Large dining areas, a gift shop for local memorabilia, and generally praised as a comfortable and clean environment for production personnel.
Roadrunner Lodge Motel, Tucumcari, New Mexico
The Roadrunner Lodge Motel is a certified Film Friendly Business that offers production companies an authentically restored slice of mid-century Americana, perfect for period filming or modern crew accommodations.
Category Description and Film Friendly Attributes
Film Friendly Status Certified Film Friendly Business. Highly supportive of the film industry, offering a memorable location with unique accommodations for cast and crew.
Location & Vibe A stunningly restored Route 66 motor lodge celebrating the 1960s aesthetic. The classic exterior signage, the low-slung architecture, and the neon-lit front (whose historic sign reads "Give the Interstate the Bird") provide an instantly recognizable and highly cinematic backdrop for any Route 66 or period-America scenes.
Accommodations Features individually decorated rooms with a mid-century modern "swank and swagger" vibe. Rooms include modern comforts like high-quality bedding and fast WiFi, combined with nostalgic touches like Magic Fingers vibrating beds (in select rooms) and an in-house private radio station playing '60s hits.
Logistics & Amenities Ample free self-parking directly outside the exterior-corridor rooms, making gear unloading and room access easy. Amenities include a relaxing garden/patio area with a firepit, laundry facilities, a vending machine, and is dog-friendly (with designated rooms and a fenced dog run).
Catering Support While not a Qualified Film Vendor for catering, its prime location on Historic Route 66 is within walking distance of established local restaurants, including Del's Restaurant, simplifying meal planning for productions staying on-site.
Category Description and Film Friendly Attributes
Film Friendly Status Certified Film Friendly Business. Highly supportive of the film industry, offering a memorable location with unique accommodations for cast and crew.
Location & Vibe A stunningly restored Route 66 motor lodge celebrating the 1960s aesthetic. The classic exterior signage, the low-slung architecture, and the neon-lit front (whose historic sign reads "Give the Interstate the Bird") provide an instantly recognizable and highly cinematic backdrop for any Route 66 or period-America scenes.
Accommodations Features individually decorated rooms with a mid-century modern "swank and swagger" vibe. Rooms include modern comforts like high-quality bedding and fast WiFi, combined with nostalgic touches like Magic Fingers vibrating beds (in select rooms) and an in-house private radio station playing '60s hits.
Logistics & Amenities Ample free self-parking directly outside the exterior-corridor rooms, making gear unloading and room access easy. Amenities include a relaxing garden/patio area with a firepit, laundry facilities, a vending machine, and is dog-friendly (with designated rooms and a fenced dog run).
Catering Support While not a Qualified Film Vendor for catering, its prime location on Historic Route 66 is within walking distance of established local restaurants, including Del's Restaurant, simplifying meal planning for productions staying on-site.
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