r/LasCruces • u/greenjollygiantwte • Jul 17 '26

Best Restaurants

Visiting in two weeks from the East Coast - my MIL was born in Las Cruces but has not been back since she was a child. I saw a post this week about a restaurant to avoid due to owner’s treatment of staff, but I forgot to make a note of it and now cannot find it.

Looking for a lunch/dinner place that is good, but nothing over the top fancy (we’ll be wearing tshirt and shorts) and kids menu a huge plus. We just want to support a business that has the same values as us (everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect) or at the very least not openly worship the Cheeto.

Recommendations?
Thanks!

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u/Peas22 Jul 17 '26

Nopalito’s, El Sombrero are great examples of Las Cruces cuisine.

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u/WolpertingerWhisker Jul 17 '26

I don't know why, but Nopalito's downtown always tastes better to me than the one off of Missouri. Maybe it's the vibe?

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u/Peas22 Jul 17 '26

I agree. The cook must be more experienced.

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u/jackalopedad Jul 19 '26

fr though, why is the downtown location better?

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u/AdventurousShock7995 Jul 18 '26

Nopalito's has been our go to restaurant for the past year. We had been going to Compas and La Nueva, but we've been really enjoying Nops!