Fast Food in Roswell

Dining With Fast Food Aliens

The majority of Dining Adventures in this blog, spotlight places Don and I discovered while traveling. Fast food places are way too predictable, so we've avoided them... until recently. 

We were lured by Aliens in Roswell, New Mexico. We had to stop!

We stopped at not ONE, but TWO junk food chains!

Breakfast Stop at McDonald's

Over the years, we've spotted the golden arches in a few faraway places, like Paris and China. But recently we made a stop at a location, that was totally out of this world! 

At least the building looked like it had come from outer space. The location in Roswell, is actually about 2 hours from the spot where a UFO (supposedly) landed in 1947! You know you're in Roswell, when  you see street lamps with alien eyes!

​Flying Saucer Shape

​The McDonald's chain doesn't really do themes much. So it was kind of fun to make a stop at this mod structure to see what it was all about.

I'm not really sure how they came up with this design. The space ship shape was sort of hidden by the enormous glassed in play area. It looked a bit more like Houston's Space Center, than  a McDonald's. Although I doubt there are aliens lurking near the Houston museum!

Glowing!

I snatched this photo from Google Maps so I could be reminded of what we missed, visiting during the day.

In the morning when we arrived, the shiny surfaces were reflecting sunlight. If we'd been traveling through at night, we could have enjoyed the changing colors outlining the building!

Morning!

But our 9:30 am visit was a treat just the same.

Look at the silver Alien overseeing the drive-thru line. He looks like he could use a few Big Macs.

Glowing Aliens

We stepped inside and I spotted a neon Alien near the food counter.

The floor was also glowing with some changing images that involved the Alien theme. 

What Part of the Galaxy are We From?

After getting our food, we paused to donate a dollar.

The clever collection box made the act of donating to the Ronald McDonald House, very entertaining.

Well, sort of entertaining. The "galaxy locations" weren't all that creative. We just chose the state we're from and added a buck.

The Kiddie Spaceship

I don't believe I've ever taken a seat in the Kid Zone area, when I didn't have kids with me.

But we were all about the theme. We headed into the interior of the big spaceship, where the theme was happening. 

Astronauts

We didn't dine with any aliens in the spaceship, but Ronald McDonald was suited up in his astronaut suit.

I had to look up the purple character in the Coke can. Grimace seemed to have his own spacesuit as well.

Sharing With Friends

On our way out, Don and I took turns posing with our Alien Friends.

I shared a Biscuit Sandwich with the weariest of the 2.

Across the Street

We headed towards the car, but I was quickly drawn to an even bigger Alien across the street.

Something tells me I'm not the first to pose with the Green Giant Alien.

Quick Peek

I didn't feel like I could travel on, without at least looking inside.

I wasn't totally impressed with the inside decor. Just a handful of inflatable aliens. Then I spotted some green donuts!

​Dessert!

I don't often need to have dessert at breakfast, but my alien donut did the trick!

Green icing and green filling! Probably green teeth after I ate it! It tasted fine, but I'm not giving big bonus points for that alien drawing!

Bottom Line: McDonald's wins the prize for Best Alien Themed Dining Adventure!

Update in June 2025

It took us less than a year to return to Roswell's McDonald's, while on another road trip! I never thought we'd need a second experience, but we needed food. We stopped first at Roswell's Cowboy Cafe, and there was a long wait for a table.

So we headed back to McDonald's, which was more crowded than ever. And I got to share my drink with this alien. I'd say, both our expressions were similar, as we reacted to the chilly beverage!