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Las Trancas Restaurant 1008 S. Solano Dr. Las Cruces, NM (575) 524-1430 Las Trancas opened in 1996–a recent date for a restaurant that I consider to be one of the old standbys for traditional New Mexican food. In fact, I … Continue reading →

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Nopalito Restaurant 310 S. Mesquite St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 524-0003 There are two Nopalito Restaurants in Las Cruces, and I have been going to the original on Mesquite Street for just about as long as I have been in the … Continue reading →

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Pho Zero Degree 1305 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 222-0718 Over the years I have come to expect that some of the most disappointing food in Las Cruces would be found on University Avenue across the street from … Continue reading →

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La Nueva Casita Cafe 195 N. Mesquite St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 523-5434 Just when I thought I knew all the best New Mexican restaurants in the Las Cruces area (with strong contenders such as Chope’s, Nellie’s, and Nopalito) I … Continue reading →

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La Posta de Mesilla 2410 Calle de San Albino Mesilla, NM (575) 524-3524 La Posta was founded in 1939, and has been a popular tourist destination ever since. Mrs. Josephine Griggs came from a pioneer Mesilla family, and her daughter Katherine … Continue reading →

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Andele Restaurant 1950 Calle del Norte Mesilla, NM (575) 526-9631 Andele Restaurant is one of the places that has been around long enough that I was able to try it in the “old days” (my first visit was in 2005). … Continue reading →

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Los Mariachis 754 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, NM (575) 523-7058 Los Mariachis in Las Cruces could also be called the Roving Mariachis, having moved from its original location in Mesilla to the west side of Las Cruces.  The distance … Continue reading →