Highest-rated Restaurants in Las Cruces by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Las Cruces by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Las Cruces, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Ranchway Bbq & Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 North Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. 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

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#28. Zeebs

- Rating: 4.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1970 North Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. The Bean at Josefinas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2261 Calle De Guadalupe Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. A Bite of Belgium

- Rating: 4.0/5 (488 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 741 North Alameda St. Ste 16 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Belgian, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Le Rendez-vous Cafe & French Pastry

- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 West Picacho Ave. Ste 1 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Renoo's Thai Time

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16151 Hwy 70 East Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. 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

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#22. Voodoo Burgers

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Ste D-4 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Chavira's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5702 Bataan Memorial East Ste C3 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Fruits & Veggies, Mexican, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. The Shed - Old Mesilla Pastry Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 810 South Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Andele's Dog House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Calle Del Norte Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Caliche's Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 South Roadrunner Pkwy Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. 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

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#16. D. H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (881 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Avenida De Mesilla Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Comfort Food, Wine Tasting Room
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Tiffany's Pizza & Deli Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 755 South Telshor Blvd. Ste G1 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Greek, Pizza, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Moongate Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9545 Bataan Memorial West Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Pit Stop 292 Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 361 South Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Grounded

- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 300 North Main St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. La Nueva Casita Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (592 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 195 North Mesquite St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. 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

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#9. Jim Bobs BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8960 Zia Blvd. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Barbeque, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. K Bowl

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Ste D3 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Mom's Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Ste D2 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Indulgence Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2265 South Main St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Caliche's Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 590 South Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. 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

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#3. Icebox Brewing North Main Taproom

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3231 North Main St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp