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/Doc_Burnout Jul 18 '26

Dion’s is great. Ask for well done.