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Mad Jack's Mountaintop BBQ Restaurant/Retail 105 James Canyon Highway 4,645 SF Retail Building Cloudcroft, NM 88317 $1,875,000 ($403.66/SF)



Investment Highlights
- Prime James Canyon Hwy Restaurant/Retail Location in Cloudcroft, NM
- 4,645 SF Building + 2,135 SF Covered Outdoor Dining Pavilion • 1,296 SF Upstairs 3BR/1BA Apartment + Office/Support Area
- Commercial Kitchen with Hood/Fire Suppression + 10' × 20' Walk-In Cooler
- Approx. 156' Frontage on James Canyon Highway with High Visibility & Direct Access
- Nationally Recognized Destination Restaurant – No. 7 on Yelp’s 2026 Top 100 BBQ Restaurants in the U.S.
- Premium Commercial BBQ Smokers – 2 Rotisserie + 1,000-Gal. Offset
Executive Summary
Well-positioned along James Canyon Highway, the primary commercial corridor through Cloudcroft, NM, the property offers approximately 156 feet of frontage, excellent visibility and a commanding presence in the Village of Cloudcroft.
The building includes 4,645 SF of enclosed area, with approximately 3,349 SF of ground-floor restaurant space, together with a 2,135 SF covered outdoor dining pavilion completed in 2023.
Mad Jack’s Mountaintop Barbecue is a nationally recognized destination restaurant with more than 11 years of operating history, known for its Texas-style barbecue and strong following. Ranked No. 7 on Yelp’s 2026 list of the Top 100 Barbecue Restaurants in the U.S., Mad Jack’s has received extensive exposure through regional and national media, publications, social media and online video features. The restaurant attracts customers from across the region and beyond, with long lines regularly forming.
The property features a fully equipped commercial kitchen and extensive barbecue production equipment, including J&R Oyler and M&M rotisserie smokers, a Sonny Moberg 1,000-gallon offset smoker, double-stacked Blodgett convection ovens, a 10' × 20' walk-in cooler, and a commercial food trailer.
The 1,296 SF upstairs level includes a 3-bedroom/1-bath apartment plus a separate office area, providing flexibility for owner use or employee/manager housing.
Real Estate Asking Price: $1,875,000. Seller prefers a combined sale of the real estate and operating restaurant business, including FF&E and other business assets. Combined Real Estate + Business Asking Price: $2,125,000. Real-estate-only proposals will also be considered. Full financials and additional business information are available with a signed NDA.
The building includes 4,645 SF of enclosed area, with approximately 3,349 SF of ground-floor restaurant space, together with a 2,135 SF covered outdoor dining pavilion completed in 2023.
Mad Jack’s Mountaintop Barbecue is a nationally recognized destination restaurant with more than 11 years of operating history, known for its Texas-style barbecue and strong following. Ranked No. 7 on Yelp’s 2026 list of the Top 100 Barbecue Restaurants in the U.S., Mad Jack’s has received extensive exposure through regional and national media, publications, social media and online video features. The restaurant attracts customers from across the region and beyond, with long lines regularly forming.
The property features a fully equipped commercial kitchen and extensive barbecue production equipment, including J&R Oyler and M&M rotisserie smokers, a Sonny Moberg 1,000-gallon offset smoker, double-stacked Blodgett convection ovens, a 10' × 20' walk-in cooler, and a commercial food trailer.
The 1,296 SF upstairs level includes a 3-bedroom/1-bath apartment plus a separate office area, providing flexibility for owner use or employee/manager housing.
Real Estate Asking Price: $1,875,000. Seller prefers a combined sale of the real estate and operating restaurant business, including FF&E and other business assets. Combined Real Estate + Business Asking Price: $2,125,000. Real-estate-only proposals will also be considered. Full financials and additional business information are available with a signed NDA.
Property Facts
Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Restaurant
Building Size
4,645 SF
Building Class
B
Year Built/Renovated
1982/2015
Price
$1,875,000
Price Per SF
$403.66
Tenancy
Single
Building Height
2 Stories
Building FAR
0.46
Lot Size
0.23 AC
Zoning
C - Commercial
Parking
16 Spaces (0 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
Amenities
- Corner Lot
- Restaurant
- Signage
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Storage Space
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Smoke Detector
Somewhat walkable
20/100
Exceptionally drivable
100/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100
Property Taxes
| Parcel Numbers | Improvements Assessment | $103,553 | |
| Land Assessment | $88,692 | Total Assessment | $192,245 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Numbers
Land Assessment
$88,692
Improvements Assessment
$103,553
Total Assessment
$192,245
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Mad Jack's Mountaintop BBQ Restaurant/Retail | 105 James Canyon Highway
