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Hidden gems: restaurants in Las Cruces
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Las Cruces. Ratings are based from 251 places in Las Cruces
La Nueva Casita Cafe
195 N Mesquite St 88001-3550
"This is an amazing hidden-gem. Service was quick and friendly even during lunch rush. First thing to come out was drinks which were very well balanced for carbonated beverages. Salsa came next which w..."
High Desert Brewing Co
1201 W Hadley Ave 88005-2422
"This is our favorite place in Las Cruces. The food is amazing, and we absolutely love all the servers. Plus, you can't beat the price! We come here often, and are treated like friends rather than just..."
Nellie's Cafe
1226 W Hadley Ave 88005-2423
"Good , quality food. Prices were fair. Staff was super friendly. Only reason for not giving 5 stars was seating. An upgrade to the old tables and chairs would dramatically make the dining experi..."
Cha Chi's
2460 S Locust St 88001-5797
"This is my friends favorite place for Mexican food. It's located near the university, the portions are large and it's super tasty. I got the torta with brisket and fries which I liked. My friend says..."
Los Mariachis
754 N Motel Blvd 88007-4117
"The best enchiladas and breakfast skillet in town!!!! Been going here for years and never have been disappointed"
The Bean of Mesilla
2011 Avenida de Mesilla 88005-3966
"We were visiting Old Mesilla for a week, and I needed a spot to hang out and get some work done in the mornings. The Bean fit the bill perfectly. The shop has a classic Old New Mexican feel, and was..."
Indulgence Bakery & Cafe
2265 S Main St 88005-3113
"I don’t think I can get through a month without ordering from this quaint little place. My workmates absolutely LOVE the cakes from here. My personal favourite are the red velvet cookies that I usua..."
Milagro Coffe Y Espresso
1733 E University Ave 88001-5780
"Very nice place to go and sit. Most of the times they have beautiful flowers on every table. Their food is excellent. The Irish sodas are very good apart from their coffee. I love to visit cos it's pe..."
El Jacalito Restaraunt
2215 Missouri Ave 88001-5128
"Didn't know what to expect with this place since we are from out of town and don't know the area. From the outside it was a bit off putting but we went in any way because of the good reviews.Glad we w..."
Beck's Coffee House
130 N Mesquite St 88001-3525
"Amazing, and wonderful staff. I'm very very picky about my coffee, and let me tell you their coffee is amazing. The Mesquite St. and the Mexico is our favorite, we are officially obsessed with those..."
NYP Slice House
3330 Rinconada Blvd 88011-7195
"The pizza is some of the best New York style pizza I have ever had. It's truly tasty. I also really like that you customize your order and essentially make your own pizza. The customer service is grea..."
Rosie's Cafe Mesilla
420 Avenida de Mesilla 88005-3130
"This was one of the first breakfast stops we visited when we first moved to Las Cruces. The owner is wonderful and the decor is delightful. The pancakes are very good here too!"
El Patron Cafe
1103 S Solano Dr 88001-3851
"Absolutely delicious! They don't have Navajo tacos on the menu but if you ask nicely...... The lovely lady with mad skills will cook one up for you! She made me the most amazing Navajo taco topped wit..."
Nessas Cafe
901 W Picacho Ave 88005-2233
"I look forward to their weekly specials. This week was the pulled pork conebread - which out of all of their homemade bakes is the best - it was delicious. Would have been 5 star worthy had it been mo..."
Carrillos Cafe
330 S Church St 88001-3552
"Awesome food. The burrito was excellent, and super spicy. Great service. Nice little restaurant. Definitely stop here, if you want a great meal."
Jim Bobs BBQ
1290 Foster Rd 88001-3740
"Small comfortable build with a excellent crew. The staff will help you decide what to get and will recommend based on your taste. Food was made fast and served with in minutes. They have many differen..."
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
651 S Telshor Blvd 88011-4679
"I went for lunch and was absolutely delicious!! Simple menu which is awesome. No bombardment of too much to pick from. Sweet tea delicious. Their sauce, looking a little peppery, was not, very awesome..."
La Cocina
204 Conway Ave 88005-3776
"I love the tacos here and they have great prices!! The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to make sure your food is perfect. Stop in for a bite to eat and you most certainly will not be d..."
Sugies Diner
340 N Main St 88001-1273
"The food was delicious. Their hot dogs are pretty big and quesadilla are huge. You am get free refills on your drinks and ice cream for desert. The staff where really friendly and the food was great...."