Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Las Cruces by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Las Cruces by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Las Cruces using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Pepes
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1405 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Sí Señor
- Rating: 4.0/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1551 East Amador Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Miguel's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1140 East Amador Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Chachi's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2460 South Locust St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Matteo's - Downtown
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 138 South Main Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Si Senor
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1551 East Lohman Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Good Luck Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1507 South Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Las Palmas Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 201 East University Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Cocina Mexicana Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1275 South Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tacos & Shell-ah's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Commerce Plaza Ste A Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Ranchway Bbq & Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 North Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Nellie's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1226 West Hadley Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Lucy's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1155 South Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Saenz Gorditas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 North Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Santa Fe Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1338 Picacho Hills Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mariscos Boca Del Rio y Comida Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 150 South Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Chavira's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5702 Bataan Memorial East Ste C3 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Fruits & Veggies, Mexican, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Shed - Old Mesilla Pastry Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 810 South Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Andele's Dog House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Calle Del Norte Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mariscos El Guero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1960 North Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tacos JJ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1395 East Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Enrique's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 830 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Morena Mx Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2190 Dona Ana Road Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Pit Stop 292 Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 361 South Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#6. La Nueva Casita Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (595 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 195 North Mesquite St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Molcajete's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 12214 Tel High Road Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Habanero's Fresh Mex
- Rating: 4.5/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 East Amador Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Jacalito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2215 Missouri Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Indio Tortilla Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 150 East Madrid Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Pajar Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2001 East Lohman Ave. Ste 111 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
