I stopped at La Nueva Casita just passing through town, Then…read moretasted the chile and nearly fell down, Red chile! Green chile! Christmas delight! Smoky and roasty and cooked just right, No thick soggy batter all gooey and mean, Just peppery goodness in red and in green, With crunchy chips, salsa, and honey so sweet, Sopapillas bouncing right out of my seat, Five stars for flavor, for joy, and for fun-- I'd drive four whole hours for another round with my son!

First impression wasn't too good. We walked into the restaurant to first see a tub of dirty dishes…read moreand seat ourselves at a sticky table. The complimentary (first round) of chips and salsa was above par. The menu was descriptive and the service was friendly. We ordered the fajita tacos and the combination lunch plate (chicken hard taco, green chile con carne, green enchilada, and a chile relleno) with borracho beans and rice. The fajita tacos and chile con carne were okay, but the enchilada was weak and the relleno was filled with some sort of liquid cheese that poured out in the first lukewarm bite. Rice was okay. Beans were overwhelmingly over-seasoned with oregano. The combo plate was drowning in broth from the chile con carne. We were disappointed hearing that this place had such great green chiles, but it was all so watered-down that we didn't taste much of the chile flavor. :(

I was searching in Las Cruces NM for a good burrito and found this little gem. Although they don't…read morehave a "California burrito" on the menu, the brothers gladly made me one to my liking. I must say they nailed it! Nice and tasty and full of herbs and spices. What impressed me about this neighborhood joint is their willingness to make it just how you like it. All the hallmarks of a Craft Burrito place. They also specialize in an assortment of burgers and I bet if I come back they'll make me one just how I like it. Best service I've ever had at what others might call a taco stand, but its much more! Cheers!

Cute place, nice people. Unfortunately, about 8-9 hours after eating our late lunch (had nothing to…read moreeat after our late lunch) I became very sick with diarrhea. I have not been this sick in many years. I had nothing, food wise, prior to that meal out of my ordinary food. Hubby had the same thing - minus the lettuce and tomatoes. I am wondering if they game me the cramps and diarrhea:-(.

Holy smokes!!! I'm so glad we stopped here! I'd seen the…read morefamous Christmas enchiladas featured on TV, and while we were on our road trip, my husband searched for a great place to eat. We are so happy he found this gem! I ordered the cheese Christmas enchiladas plate, my husband ordered the build-your-own taco plate, and the kids ordered burritos. Everything was absolutely delicious! The green enchiladas were my favorite--the sauce was creamy, rich, and incredibly flavorful. I can definitely see why these enchiladas have earned such a great reputation. The tacos were completely decimated in our family...not a single bite was left! From the delicious food to the friendly service and welcoming atmosphere, this was one of our favorite meals of the trip. We'll absolutely be back the next time our road trips bring us to Texas. HIGHLY recommend!

This was our first time dining at Andele's following from many recommendations from friends…read more Upon walking in the door, we were greeted by a friendly hostess who sat us promptly. Our waiter, Chase, quickly came to our table to offer us drinks. Chase was very attentive throughout the entire meal. He brought our food out quickly and checked on us as we ate to ensure we were not lacking anything. Excellent service!! Now for the food... The small bowl of chips didn't have a chance to empty before Chase brought another bowl (without us having to ask). We loved the salsa bar where we were able to select the salsas that we wanted to try. We chose the traditional, jalapeño and tomatillo, pico de galio, and chipotle. We agreed that all of them were delicious. My husband had the fish tacos. The serving size was great!! He would have preferred grilled fish rather than the breaded and fried fish; but all-in-all he said it was good. (For non-fish eaters like myself, the fish smell was quite strong and overpowered the smells of the rest of our meals). My daughter got the Monster build your own burrito with chicken. She loved it and said the grilled chicken was delicious!!! My daughter's boyfriend had the chicken enchiladas Christmas (green and red sauces for those who may not be familiar). He loved it! Like my daughter, he too enjoyed the grilled chicken that came in his enchiladas. I had the cheese enchiladas Christmas with 2 fried eggs and sauce on the side. The sauces were both delicious!!!! Everyone at the table enjoyed tasting the green sauce which had a creamy and cheesy consistency with the perfect amount of green chilies and heat. The red sauce was a traditional New Mexico red enchilada sauce with exactly the right amount of heat. My single complaint about my meal is that I could have counted the number of cheese shred pieces between each tortilla of the enchiladas. All of us liked the refried beans and Spanish rice that came with our meals.

Party of 4--we stopped in for drinks and dessert and ended up really enjoying it…read more Everyone ordered something different--margarita, wine, beer, and an old fashioned with a smoked twist--and all of them were really good. Prices were about what you'd expect, nothing crazy. The desserts were just as solid--very tasty and a great way to wrap things up. Our waitress was super nice and always nearby if we needed anything, without hovering. Overall, a great spot to swing by even if you're just going for drinks and dessert. Definitely worth it.

While on a Southwest road trip, we found ourselves spending the night in Las Cruces, New Mexico…read more When we asked the staff at our hotel for a local dining recommendation, they pointed us toward the historic village of Mesilla, just south of Las Cruces. It turned out to be excellent advice. Mesilla is a charming, historic community with an unmistakable Old World feel. Founded in 1848, it once served as the Confederate capital of the Arizona Territory and is perhaps best known as the site where the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid was tried and convicted of murder in 1881. Today, the village centers around a picturesque plaza surrounded by beautifully preserved adobe buildings, shops, and restaurants that make it well worth a visit. One of Mesilla's most famous restaurants is La Posta de Mesilla, which has been serving traditional New Mexican cuisine since 1939. Over the decades, it has expanded into a sprawling 17,000-square-foot complex made up of a maze of interconnected dining rooms. Its menu is built around century-old family recipes featuring the renowned red and green chiles grown nearby in the Hatch and Mesilla valleys. After what felt like a two- or three-minute walk through the restaurant to reach our table, we ordered margaritas and waited for the customary basket of chips. I added an order of chile con queso along with both the red and green salsas. Our drinks, chips, and salsas arrived promptly. The salsas were pleasantly spicy and packed more heat than the average restaurant version, something I appreciated. Unfortunately, the chile con queso never arrived. After unsuccessfully trying to catch the attention of one of the busy servers, we finally flagged someone down to remind them. By the time it reached our table, our entrées were only moments away, leaving little opportunity to enjoy it with the chips. My wife ordered two tacos with rice and beans. I chose the Folded Tacos--three deep-fried folded corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and chicken, then topped with lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese, served alongside refried beans and rice. So, how was the food? It was simply okay. Nothing on either plate stood out. The dishes lacked the bold flavors, vibrant presentation, and satisfying textures that make New Mexican cuisine so memorable. My impression is that, over the years, La Posta has evolved into a destination built to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit annually. In doing so, its food seems to have been toned down to appeal to the broadest possible audience, sacrificing some of the authenticity and character that made it famous. Service added to the disappointment. It was slow, disjointed, and often difficult to find a server when we needed one. Since we visited on a Sunday evening, it's possible the restaurant was short-staffed, but regardless of the reason, the overall dining experience suffered. If you're visiting the Las Cruces area, don't miss Mesilla. It's one of southern New Mexico's true gems and absolutely deserves a stop. As for La Posta de Mesilla, however, I'd recommend looking elsewhere for dinner. In a town with this much history and character, I'm confident you'll find a restaurant that delivers a more memorable meal.

This place is amazing. Had lunch with my husband. Service was great, staff very polite and our…read moreserver was very friendly. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and fries which was cooked as I asked. My husband ordered the Hacienda green chile hatch. Our food was very delicious and definitely will be back again.

This restaurant has a massive attitude problem. Particularly with the short brunette bartender. The…read morenasty and rude behavior I experienced on Saturday (2/28) was completely uncalled for. We waited 10 minutes at the bar before we were finally asked what drinks we wanted. All for this lady to be nasty toward us the entire night. We wanted a refill on water, we had to ask. We wanted another cocktail, we had to ask. This is not how you work with customers. She should be removed. Finally, we are FETCH shoppers and asked for an itemized receipt and the bartender had a few feelings about it. The entire reason we went there was to get the FETCH points and she was not happy about that request. The manager also failed to get an actual itemized receipt it was missing key information for the FETCH app redeem. Not worth a visit.

Quesabirria? More like be my BOOTHANG! Oh, the dreams of this place will be in my heart for the…read morerest of my life. I've had quesabirria and choriqueso at many places, but Pajar has it done right. So delicious, so flavorful, so in love with this spot. Las Cruces- you have a gem in your city!!! Not only was the food amazing, the service was incredible, warm hospitality and a quaint location that makes you smile.

I wanted some tripita tacos to nurse a little bit of hungover this morning. Pajar delivered with…read moreflavor but I have drop a couple stars this time. The tripitas needed a little crispiness, the side of beans needed about another 30 minutes of cooking time and hash browns were also undercooked. The flavor of everything was great but all them were undercooked. It's not enough to make me quit going, but please pay attention. I really like the food here and want them to stay open so please pay attention. Taste your food while you're cooking and all will be well. Especially the tripitas. They are really chewy when you don't cook them long enough. Like said though, the FLAVOR is on point and delicious.

We were visiting from out of state and decided to give this little Mexican restaurant a try, even…read morethough it looked a bit sketchy from the outside--honestly, that almost made us keep driving! But I'm so glad we went in because the inside was decorated so cute and welcoming. The vibrant walls, and festive vibe immediately made it feel like a hidden gem. Our waiter was training another one, and both were absolutely awesome--super friendly, attentive, and full of great suggestions. They made the whole experience even better! I ordered the chicken salad, and the trainee waiter recommended mixing ranch with their green salsa for the dressing. Oh my goodness, what a game-changer! That combo was incredible. Their green salsa itself was hands-down the best salsa I've ever had--fresh, flavorful, with the perfect kick. The chicken on the salad was cooked and spiced perfectly--juicy, tender, and seasoned just right. The whole dish was fresh and delicious. Don't judge this place by its exterior--it's a total winner inside with amazing food and service. Highly recommend!

I can't say I love the location and more specifically the parking lot at this place - it was ROUGH…read more Plus there were a lot of people just hanging out at the building next door. Seemed odd. However, inside it was so much fun! We actually went on Cinco de Mayo and they did have drink specials. I had their rellleno plate and a couple margaritas. The food was great. The service was attentive. The atmosphere was festive. Definitely a winner!

Once we sat down, we were given a bowl of chips and salsa. While enjoying those, we ordered our…read moretacos and burritos. We liked that everything was not oversalted so that we could actually taste the food itself. I appreciate the portions for the price as well and felt we got a good value. The service was pleasant. The only thing I didn't like was that after we ordered, we noticed that other people had other foods on their tables... and it occurred to us that there was another menu, maybe a bar menu that we were never offered. Not purposely, but I really wasn't interested in tacos and burritos but would have really liked the nachos or other items on there, so it was a missed opportunity to get something I really wanted and had a more enjoyable experience.

I forgot to take a picture of my steak and my brunch mates food. I wish I had because the food…read morelooked just as delicious as it tasted! I ordered just the steak without any rub. Not only was it cooked perfectly but it was thick, juicy, and utterly delicious. Service was amazing. Family run business and you can tell staff really cares about the customers. I also really appreciate that everything is made fresh that day. No freezers so they do not have any flash frozen foods that they throw in a microwave and call their own. Nope! Not here. Every single thing is made fresh and they donate anything left to those in need. The prices were reasonable too. There is outdoor seating which is great and inside is a little bigger than the outside would lead you to believe. There is also parking across the street if the parking lot is full. I definitely plan to return.

Quiet tacos, but serving salsa picosa…read more We dropped in on a Saturday evening. The outside of Las Cruces is pretty sleepy, this place is no different. It was quiet, but it was easy. You order at the counter and find a seat. They have a small soup that's fideo and frijoles. It's pretty good, and I bet on cooler evenings it's very appetizing. I stuck with something familiar...a carnitas plate. It comes with about 1/4 lb of carnitas, rice and refried beans, and guacamole salad. It was good, and the portion was generous. Liz enjoyed her enchiladas Verdes, and the kids enjoyed their carne asada tacos. There was a indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of parking out back I recommend this place.

Really good food! I ordered over the phone and the food was ready when I arrived. I got mole…read moreenchiladas and a Jamaica. The rice and beans are seasoned well. The mole is good but the chicken in the enchiladas was quite dry. I really enjoyed the Jamaica even though I'm usually not a fan. The serving sizes are more than fair. Seems to be a small family owned business, great service!

Portion Size is a Joke…read more Ordered takeout, the Chile Con Carne Plate (no sides) for $15.99. The portion was shockingly small, a tiny scoop, maybe 1/4 cup total. For that price, it's a complete rip-off. I expected a meal, not a single bite. If you want enough food to feel satisfied, look elsewhere. Very disappointed.

Flavorful Tex-Mex cuisine. Conveniently located next to the freeway and a hotel…read more Food was anticipated, but flavorfully satisfying. They had the place decorated with dia de Los muertos stuff A good place to eat when staying in the HIE next door. Dicks