Fidencio's Mexican Food
1 / 30#30. Fidencio's Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 South Telshor Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Las Cruces by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Las Cruces area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
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Valley Pizza
2 / 30#29. Valley Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3100 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Alanbertos Express
3 / 30#28. Alanbertos Express
- Rating: 3.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1495 South Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Roadrunner Pizza
4 / 30#27. Roadrunner Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1426 Missouri Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Corner Deli
5 / 30#26. Corner Deli
- Rating: 3.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2139 North Main St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
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Nopalito Restaurant
6 / 30#25. Nopalito Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 South Mesquite St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
El Sombrero Express
7 / 30#24. El Sombrero Express
- Rating: 3.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 South Roadrunner Pkwy Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Teriyaki Chicken House
8 / 30#23. Teriyaki Chicken House
- Rating: 3.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 805 El Paseo Road Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Japanese, fast food, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Nopalito Restaurant
9 / 30#22. Nopalito Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2605 Missouri Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
Pizza Palazzo
10 / 30#21. Pizza Palazzo
- Rating: 3.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5702 Bataan Memorial East Ste C-1 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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Pepes
11 / 30#20. Pepes
- Rating: 3.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1405 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Miguel's
12 / 30#19. Miguel's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1140 East Amador Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Chilitos
13 / 30#18. Chilitos
- Rating: 3.9/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2405 South Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
Cafe de Mesilla
14 / 30#17. Cafe de Mesilla
- Rating: 4.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2190 Avenida De Mesilla Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Dion's
15 / 30#16. Dion's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1060 El Paseo Road Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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Chachi's Mexican Restaurant
16 / 30#15. Chachi's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2460 South Locust St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Ranchway Bbq & Mexican Food
17 / 30#14. Ranchway Bbq & Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 North Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Abraham's Bank Tower Restaurant
18 / 30#13. Abraham's Bank Tower Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 506 South Main St. Ste 434 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
Burger Nook
19 / 30#12. Burger Nook
- Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1204 East Madrid Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Zeebs
20 / 30#11. Zeebs
- Rating: 4.2/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1970 North Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
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Saenz Gorditas
21 / 30#10. Saenz Gorditas
- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 North Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Cocina Mexicana Express
22 / 30#9. Cocina Mexicana Express
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1275 South Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
Caliche's Frozen Custard
23 / 30#8. Caliche's Frozen Custard
- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 South Roadrunner Pkwy Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Chavira's
24 / 30#7. Chavira's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5702 Bataan Memorial East Ste C3 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Fruits & Veggies, Mexican, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp
Moongate Cafe
25 / 30#6. Moongate Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9545 Bataan Memorial West Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
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Enrique's Mexican Food
26 / 30#5. Enrique's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 830 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
The Pit Stop 292 Cafe
27 / 30#4. The Pit Stop 292 Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 361 South Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
K Bowl
28 / 30#3. K Bowl
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Ste D3 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Caliche's Frozen Custard
29 / 30#2. Caliche's Frozen Custard
- Rating: 4.6/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 590 South Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
El Jacalito
30 / 30#1. El Jacalito
- Rating: 4.7/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2215 Missouri Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.
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