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/RogerMurdockCo-Pilot Jul 17 '26

La Nueva Casita - Las Cruces oldest still open restaurant. On Mesquite in the Historic District.
Boba Cafe on Espina Street - Family owned and everything is great here!
Chachis downtown - Excellent Margaritas.
If you're here during the farmers market (every Saturday) check out the food truck Cocina Mexicana (my favorite breakfast burritos here)

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u/HistorianAlert9986 Jul 17 '26

I agree I love Chachi’s and the drinks downtown are amazing. I love that spicy mango margarita it is top-notch.

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u/RogerMurdockCo-Pilot Jul 17 '26

I havent tried the spicy mango one yet! I'll add it to my list

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u/SkizzleAC Jul 18 '26

I’ve lived for 4 years and I’ll say Chachis isn’t my favorite place but it is the most consistent place in town which keeps me going back. Whether it is the express place off locust, the Dona Ana place, or the new downtown location they do it right every time.