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Chopes Bar & Cafe 16165 S. Hwy 28 La Mesa, NM (575) 233-3420 Update Oct. 2022: Chope’s is now open Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. My most recent visit was on a Sunday, and only the bar was … Continue reading →

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Thai Delight 2184 Avenida de Mesilla Mesilla, NM (575) 525-1900 The Land of Enchantment, with roughly 2 million people and 121,000 square miles, is a diverse area where people tout their native New Mexican cuisine as well as boast about … Continue reading →

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Caliche’s Frozen Custard 590 S. Valley Dr. Las Cruces, NM (575) 647-5066 I recently had an experience with the frozen custard at Caliche’s in Alamogordo, reminding me of the enjoyment I get from one of my favorite frozen treats. Las … Continue reading →

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Andele’s Dog House 1983 Calle del Norte Mesilla, NM (575) 526-1271 Andele’s Dog House has an architecture that blends in well with the other buildings in historic Mesilla, New Mexico, but it is a restaurant that is easy to miss … Continue reading →

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Le Rendez-vous Cafe 2701 W. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 527-0098 Although Las Cruces is about one-eighth the size of El Paso, there are several cuisines and food experiences offered here that are not available in its much larger … Continue reading →

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A Bite of Belgium 741 N. Alameda Blvd. Las Cruces, NM (575) 527-2483 When my dad and uncle were growing up, Belgium was referred to simply as “the old country,” with their grand-maman trying in vain to pass along a … Continue reading →

Mix Pacific Rim Cuisine 1001 University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 532-2042 With the closing of Tatsu Japanese Restaurant, some of the former family members from Tatsu (as I understand it) set out to fill the void for Asian food … Continue reading →

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Los Compas 603 S. Nevarez St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 523-1778 Los Compas is the epitome of a local hangout for Mexican food. Located across the street from Si Señor, I must have driven by Los Compas dozens of times … Continue reading →