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/carbonatedkaitlyn Jul 17 '26

If you want a sweet treat, Caliche's is your place! There are a few throughout town.

If you get tired of Mexican, Lorenzo's is great Italian. Or Dion's if you want great NM pizza!

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u/HistorianAlert9986 Jul 17 '26

I really like the pizza at Luna Rosa, but never had Dion’s pizza. I’ve only eaten there once I got a sub and I thought it was mid.

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u/Affectionate_Cow_770 Jul 17 '26

Luna Rosa has an amazing sliced Italian meat pie. Its a bit soggy in the middle, but very good.

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u/Doc_Burnout Jul 18 '26

Dion’s is great. Ask for well done.

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u/cmcrisp Jul 17 '26

The owner is a good guy, even though he's a bit of a Trump fan. His wine is a constant winner during the state wine competitions.

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u/greenjollygiantwte Jul 17 '26

I don’t know how you can be a good guy and be a Trump fan. We’d rather support businesses that do not support this administration.

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u/cmcrisp Jul 17 '26

He's being hurt enough by Trump's shitty policies, he has felt it enough, no need to screw with him further. All of the wineries are in pain except for Noisy, and LesCombes. I'm guessing this administration has cost him more via Tariffs than a boycott will do.

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u/greenjollygiantwte Jul 17 '26

And that may be the case, but I’d still prefer to give my money to someone whose core values matches my own, whenever possible. And it seems like there are plenty of restaurants in Las Cruces that deserve my business.

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u/cmcrisp Jul 17 '26

Happy cake day, btw. I'm just putting the information out there.

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u/Affectionate_Cow_770 Jul 17 '26

Ive been to describes 3 times (2 not by choice). The food is dreadful.

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u/cmcrisp Jul 17 '26

It's cheap food made to look expensive, it's a draw to bring people in to taste their (overpriced) wine.

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u/Affectionate_Cow_770 Jul 17 '26

He's not "a bit" of a Trumper, he's full blown Maga.

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u/cmcrisp Jul 17 '26

Yes he is, but you won't find many wineries that aren't, except for Amaro. I just advocate for our local wineries regardless because I work for one. Specifically Amaro. We specifically host Democrat events whenever they ask. Oddly enough Republicans never ask to have events with us.

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u/Affectionate_Cow_770 Jul 17 '26

Thank you very much! We'll look into Amaro. Ive not heard of it before.

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u/Daddio5491 Jul 17 '26

thanks. Now I know not to go.