Chilitos

I haven't been there in a few months, although I do consider myself a regular. I've been going…read morethere for years. I always take my visiting family there. Everyone loves the menudo. Todays visit was exceptional. They have made many changes. The best changes was the taste of the food! La Nueva Casita is my favorite New Mexican restaurant by far. Now that they are open later I will be having more dinners there. If you haven't been there in awhile it's time to go back. I highly recommend La Nueva Casita for quality New Mexican cuisine.

We stopped here for lunch on our way from Tucson to Carlsbad and were so glad we did! This small,…read moreauthentic Mexican restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and colorful décor. The servers were so sweet, and the food was excellent. My flavorful fajita tacos were delicious, my husband loved the authentic menudo, and the enchiladas were great too. We finished with a rich chocolate flan that was the perfect treat. Great food, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Definitely worth the stop!

Artwork on the outside of the building

Refried Beans ($3/side)

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Horchata ($3)

Hacienda de Mesilla

4.2(240 reviews)

4.4 mi

I been back twice since my disastrous first visit & each time food stellar, service awesome. Today…read moreI had the prime rib sandwich & it was great. It is very noisy though.

A great choice for special occasions. Good service and good…read morefood. They are very accommodating for special occasions and we are always pleased.

The sports bar area

Appetizers: Guacamole & Seared Ahi Tuna Drinks: Michelada w/ Dos XX

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Red chili cauliflower. Very satisfying with the blue cheese.

La Posta de Mesilla

3.6(1.1k reviews)

4.7 mi

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.

Veronica (goth baddie) was our waitress. She had a bad attitude and came off very rude. She was…read morevery overwhelmed. The fried ice cream was chewey I didn't like our waitress is the point I'm making. I felt like I was bothering her. She needs a different job cause ion like her. I hope I don't get her again.

Inside

Flan

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Sí Senor

4.0(480 reviews)

3.4 mi

The food is great, and authentic I'm never disappointed when I go, they can get busy sometimes but…read morethe wait is worth the food. And pricing is fair for a good sized meal.

Wow. My husband and I were visiting the area and ended up eating at Si Señor 3 days in a row. The…read morefood was excellent-so tasty. The staff we're attentive and friendly. We loved the ambiance of the restaurant, with it's beautiful fountain and pretty walls. A must for everyone, especially those who want some tasty green chile.

We are visiting from LA! Services was fast, food came out fast and Alexis S. was so sweet and nice! Definitely we will be back!

Rio Grande Combination plate

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Andele Restaurant

4.1(688 reviews)

4.6 mi

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.

Indoors

Pork Tacos al Carbon Plate - pork

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Tostada Compuesta

Chaviras

3.6(12 reviews)

4.3 mi

We used to go to Chaviras all the time off Battan. Then we moved. This one is right down the street…read morefrom us. First time going to this location. It's just as good! It was super clean. The lady was very friendly and we absolutely love their breakfast burritos. We got some of their red salsa too. Everything is excellent quality.

The smell when the door was opened was amazing. It was a bit like home which was nice. The food…read morehowever tasted like a different story. I now understand the "greasy" comment regarding the tacos. Yes, they were a little bit but it wasn't horribly offensive. Also, tacos can simply be a little greasy. It's fine, not a deal breaker. The tacos were very small portions, a bit smaller than the street tacos I'm used to. The carne asada was OK. It had a decent flavor but was like "pow" flavorful or OMGosh I have to have more. It satisfied my craving. The carnitas were also OK. Nothing super exciting. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here for food but wouldn't be offended to have it again. I appreciated that it's also a small store which sells a variety of meats with some decent sales. Spices and a small amount of fresh produce. Customer service was pleasant and efficient.

The butcher shop

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Andele's Dog House

4.3(407 reviews)

4.6 mi

Love it here! Makes me feel like I'm in France- where dogs are allowed everywhere. Food is really…read moregood. Andeles pasole is unbeatable.

Great service! Our waitress was super sweet…read more Our food was quick! We didn't wait more than 10 minutes for the food. I ordered a pineapple margarita and it was "mid" at best. The food was okay. I ordered the green chicken enchiladas and they were super spicy for me. We also got a burger and a fish taco plate. Overall, it was a nice place.

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Chala's Wood Fire Grill

4.3(415 reviews)

4.7 mi

Great New Mexico food. That red chili sauce was tasty…read moreYou can get breakfast or lunch with Green or red chili. Love it.

The food was pretty good. The biggest problem we had was with the service. We visited on September…read more5 at about 11 am. We were seated in a reasonable amount of time but the server did not come to visit our table for almost 10 minutes after we were seated. He was very nice and friendly but throughout the service we had to repeat our request for various items, such as ketchup, refills on drinks, side, dishes, and other things. Pricing was ok but the service was lacking. Total time that we sat in the restaurant from the moment we got there till the time we finally were able to pay and leave was over two and a half hours. With that said, the restaurant was not even busy and there were many open tables; it was just the inattentiveness of the server that caused our extended time there.

Interior

Found this inside my burrito!! Not food. Halloween was yesterday...is it a melted Halloween thing?!!

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El Jacalito

4.7(212 reviews)

1.6 mi

El Jacalito is a real gem! I had the breakfast burrito, and it tasted just like something you'd…read moremake at home--fresh, hearty, flavorful, and made with that special homemade touch. You can really taste the care that goes into the food. The prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion, and the staff is genuinely friendly and welcoming. It's the kind of place that makes you feel comfortable and appreciated from the moment you walk in. If you're looking for delicious, homemade-style food at a great price, I definitely recommend El Jacalito. I'll absolutely be back!

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!

Nice clean interior

Green Chile Burger

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Exterior

Enrique's Mexican Food

4.3(44 reviews)

3.2 mi

Old Mexico type cooking always hot when they bring it out. Everything on the menu is good. We have…read morebeen going there for years. It's an old building but always very clean. Run by two sisters now. It's cash only and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu the refried beans are awesome and they make their own chips and salsa. My spouse says they make the best chile relleno's in town. If you take a crowd please assist the ladies in putting the tables together. You will get awesome service be patient.

10:18: we showed up and had to sit at a dirty table to ensure we could have a table to sit at…read more 10:26 we cleaned our own table and put everything on an already dirty table. Nobody has acknowledged us yet. 10:33 finally took our order. 10:55 we got our food. They do move slow and they need more help. Good food.

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Gordita

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Apryl A.

8

130

2

11 years ago

There's nothing like having a waitress hate her job and it show in everything she does. That was exactly my experience, and it led to me promising myself I'd never be back. While I get that the waitress was crazy busy, as she was the ONLY server in the restaurant on a Tuesday afternoon, it still doesn't negate her horrible attitude or lack of manners. I was willing to look past the long wait, as it wasn't her fault the restaurant can't staff correctly, but the waitress literally did the "what do you want?!" when we attempted to order and snatched the menus out of our hands when done. The food was of the same quality as a cheap chain restaurant's take on Mexican. Super greasy hard shell tacos, food swimming in water, ingredients missing from orders and salsa that tasted like it came from a bottle. Not impressed. Even the margarita I ordered made me wonder who they had preparing food in the back. I won't be back. The waitress should be ashamed of her behavior and the restaurant should be ashamed of thinking one waitress could suffice during a lunch time rush. read more

Garrett A.

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27

3

11 years ago

Disappointing. While I've heard good stories from this restaurant, in regards to their food, this visit (which was MY first), was not good. I ordered the burrito plate. First off, what burrito only has beef and chiles? Regardless of that, the beef didn't taste seasoned at all; it was bland. The inclusion of chiles in the burrito made for a very runny soup-like liquid to fill up the remaining portion of the plate, that wasn't filled with beans or rice. My wife had the folded tacos, and she said the same thing: there just wasn't much "taste," or "flavor." She also commented that the tortillas they were served in were very greasy. In a location with nearly a hundred different Mexican eateries, it only takes one time to either make or break a restaurant's reputation. On to the next... read more

R J.

1

22

5

8 years ago

The service is good and we were seated quickly. We went around 5:30-5:45 and on a Tuesday and there was no wait and they weren't too busy. They only serve beer and wine. There is no hard liquor. They have margaritas with wine in them. A bit too sweet for our liking. The food was acceptable but nothing special. Willing to try it again though with a different selection of meal. read more

Erika O.

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3

0

15 years ago

I have only been here once, but the resaurant was ok. Not great, but just ok. Service was fine but the food, I have to admit, was not the greatest. I guess I'm just not a fan of americanized mexican food. I would, however eat there again since the overall envirnment was fine. read more

Chris M.

2

66

20

12 years ago

Food was good, services was prompt, and prices were good. I liked this place and it was a great experience.

Lazer B.

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17

7

1 year ago

Bathroom was so tore up I couldn't even eat my meal after going in there. Don't believe me? See picture.

Robbie P.

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9

0

7 years ago

Excellent Food! Their patio is amazing! Get the Fajitas, so much flavor!

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