10 Mexican Restaurants In Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Mexico is known for its spicy food exuding the flavour and the heat of green chilli. Las Cruces city in New Mexico is especially known for its culinary charm. It serves some of the best Mexican food in some of the best Mexican restaurants that are located here, apart from several other restaurants serving cuisines from all over the world, including Greek, Lebanese and Asian. Mexican food will contain cheese, meat, some vegetables and a lot of chilli (green and red) and salsas smothered onto the filling that goes inside a wrap (tortilla) made from potato starch, flour or corn. If you like your food spicy then you are going to enjoy the food that they serve here. Listed below are 10 of the best Mexican restaurants in Las Cruces that you should look out.

1. La Nueva Casita Café

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Get your chile fix with Friday's special: Picadillo Plate: Ground beef with potatoes and green chile served with beans,...

Posted by La Nueva Casita Cafe on Friday, May 21, 2021

An amazing restaurant that will not burn your pocket and yet serve you mouth-watering and amazing Mexican dishes. This cafe is situated in the Mesquite District along the Camino Real Route. The café adorns beautiful and exquisite murals on the outside walls that are sure to attract you, and their food is extremely good. You must try the chile rellenos that they make and everything else is quite flavourful and worth every penny you will shed.

La Nueva Casita Café

Address: 195 N Mesquite St, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA

Website: La Nueva Casita Café

Opening hours: Tue - Sat 8 am - 8:30 pm, Sun & Mon 8 am - 3 pm

Average price for two people: Below 10 USD

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2. Chachi's Restaurant

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Posted by CHACHI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT on Saturday, November 30, 2019

Chachi’s fiesta platter is a must-try for hungry souls. It serves beef and chicken fajitas, carnitas, half rack of pork ribs, four shrimps wrapped in bacon and a grilled Quail served over grilled onions. Four people can easily enjoy this platter. The ones who are really fond of seafood must try the Friday and Saturday special menu. Apart from all these exotic dishes you will also readily find amazing tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tostadas and tamales. Don’t forget to try Chachi’s maragritas to compliment the dishes. Outdoor seating is available here.

Chachi's Restaurant

Address: 2460 S Locust St A, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA

Website: Chachi’s Restaurant

Opening hours: 8 am - 8 pm, Sunday closed

Average price for two people: below 10 USD

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3. Chilitos Restaurant

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The salsas of Chilitos are one of a kind and can, in fact, be termed as the best in town. You can buy jars of these delicious salsas to take home. The enchiladas, the chilli queso and every basic Mexican dish are available in the menu. The price at which you get these dishes is the best point of eating here. They have a wide variety of beer and wine apart from the large margaritas. The atmosphere is pretty nice and the service is quick. Outdoor seating is also available here.

Chilitos Restaurant

Address: 2405 S Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA

Website: Chilitos Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon & Tue 8 am - 8 pm, Wed-Sat 8 am - 9 pm, Sunday closed

Average price for two people: Below 10 USD

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4. Si Señor Restaurant

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Posted by Si Señor Restaurant on Saturday, July 17, 2021

The staff is very friendly and the food, as well as its quantity, is phenomenal. The decor is minimal and yet very aesthetic. Fridays and Saturdays can be packed, so go early to find occupancy or reserve your table from beforehand. It is a great place for both non-vegetarians and vegetarians alike. They serve chilled beer and an exquisite beverage called the Raspberry iced tea. The taco platter, sopapillas, grilled chicken and carnitas are a must try.

Si Señor Restaurant

Address: 1551 E Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA

Website: Si Señor Restaurant

Opening hours: Sun - Thu 10:30 am - 8:30 pm, Fri & Sat 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Average price for two: 11 - 30 USD

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5. Habanero's Fresh Mex

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Posted by Habanero's Fresh Mex on Friday, June 8, 2018

The service is on point and so is the food. They welcome you with a welcome soup. The building has recently been renovated and their patio looks fantastic. Vegetarians will have plenty of options to choose from the menu. The breakfast menu is quite famous here too. The dishes are also reasonably priced and the portions are quite large. It’s a good place to eat with family and friends. The fish tacos and fajitas are a must try. The best part about the food here is that there is no animal fat or butter that goes in.

Habanero's Fresh Mex

Address: 600 E Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA

Website: Habanero’s Fresh Mex

Opening hours: Mon - Thu 11 am - 8 pm, Fri 11 am - 9 pm, Sat 8 am - 9 pm

Average price for two: Below 10 USD

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6. Los Mariachis Restaurant

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The restaurant serves authentic Mexican food. The ingredients are fresh and extremely flavourful. The quesadilla and the guacamoles are worth the try. The ambience and the decor is fun and cheerful and a great place to gather with family and kids. The place can be quite lively, owing to its bar and huge seating area. You’ll also have live music playing from around 8 pm in the evening, which will carry on till about 12 in the night. The prices are quite reasonable for the food and the atmosphere you experience.

Los Mariachis Restaurant

Address: 754 N Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88007, USA

Website: Los Mariachis Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon - Sat 8 am - 9 pm, Sun 8 am - 3 pm

Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD

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7. Andele's Dog House

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It's never too early to think about Christmas... a Christmas Smothered Burrito!! Old Mesilla #WoofItUp #getyourandeleon

Posted by Andele's Dog House! on Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Here the green chilli chicken enchiladas are a must try. They also have outdoor seating, which is pretty chilled out and fun. Why is it called what it is called? It is a dog-friendly restaurant. You don’t leave your pets at home when going out. Since it is a family outing, they must come along too right? The salsas are delicious and spicy to go along with the chips. The chile relleno, enchiladas and tacos are great dishes to try out here apart from the green chilli chicken enchiladas.

Andele's Dog House

Address: 1983 Calle Del Norte, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA

Website: Andele’s Dog House

Opening hours: Tue - Sun 8 am - 9 pm, Mon 8 am - 2:30 pm

Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD

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8. Nopalito Restaurant

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Posted by Nopalito Restaurant on Sunday, May 3, 2020

The margaritas, sangria, hand-pressed tortillas, enchiladas, topos, quesadillas and the beef empanada are must tries. You will also find a number of fruit drinks and horchatas to accompany and compliment your spicy Mexican meals. They also have a range of breakfast items to try out. There’s is basically a modern rendition of conventional Mexican cuisine. They even have a different version of nachos. A bit pricey as a restaurant but the quality and the quantity of the food makes up for it.

Nopalito Restaurant

Address: 2605 Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA

Website: Nopalito Restaurant

Opening hours: 9 am - 8:30 pm

Average price for two people: Below 10 USD

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9. Mesilla Valley Kitchen

Editor’s note: Establishment is Permanently closed.

The service is good and the staff is quite attentive. They have a range of sandwiches to choose from. If you are a dessert person then you are definitely going to enjoy their pecan pancakes and the huge cinnamon rolls. Both the green and red chilli dishes are amazing. Try their breakfast burritos. This place is mainly known for its breakfast spread and serves a large variety of breakfast dishes.

Mesilla Valley Kitchen

Address: 2001 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA

Website: Mesilla Valley Kitchen

Opening hours: Mon - Sat 6 am - 1:30 pm, Sun 7 am - 1:30 pm

Average price for two: Below 10 USD

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10. El Jacalito Restaurant

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Come try the original pastor burger

Posted by El Jacalito Restaurant on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

The portions are great and compared to the portions the prices are meagre. You are really going to enjoy the Mexican dishes here. They are authentic and made with flavourful and fresh ingredients. The decor is pretty simple and cute and the staff is quite friendly. They have Mexican music playing in the background to set the mood for romantic dining out. The service too is prompt. The menu is in Spanish, which is fun to read but is not difficult to figure even if you don’t speak Spanish. The salsas here are delicious.

El Jacalito Restaurant

Address: 2215 Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA

Website: El Jacalito Restaurant

Opening hours: 7:30 am - 7 pm

Average price for two people: Below 10 USD

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Experience a joyful ride to spice heaven

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Enjoy the classic Mexican salsas smeared in all their dishes. Las Cruces, known for its Mexican restaurants, is a great place for you to try authentic Mexican cuisine.

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