Highest-rated Fine Dining Restaurants in the Las Cruces Area by Diners

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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Las Cruces area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Las Cruces area using data from Yelp. 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 five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#18. The Game II Sports Bar & Grill - Northrise Dr

- Rating: 2.8/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4131 Northrise Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Ruby Tuesday

- Rating: 3.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2611 North Telshor Blvd. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Double Eagle Restaurant

- Rating: 3.1/5 (408 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2355 Calle De Guadalupe Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Josefina's Old Gate

- Rating: 3.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2261 Calle De Guadalupe Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Pecan Grill and Brewery

- Rating: 3.5/5 (636 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 South Telshor Blvd. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Burgers, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. La Posta de Mesilla

- Rating: 3.6/5 (976 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2410 Calle De San Albino Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1753 East University Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Sunset Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1274 Golf Club Road Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Bars, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Luna Rossa Winery and Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1321 Avenida De Mesilla Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Wineries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Sí Señor

- Rating: 3.9/5 (426 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1551 East Amador Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Salud de Mesilla

- Rating: 4.0/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Avenida De Mesilla Ste B Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Paisano Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1740 Calle De Mercado Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Andele Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (654 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Calle Del Norte Ste 1-3 Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

#5. A Bite of Belgium

- Rating: 4.2/5 (566 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 741 North Alameda St. Ste 16 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Hacienda de Mesilla

- Rating: 4.3/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1891 Avenida De Mesilla Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Le Rendez-vous Cafe & French Pastry

- Rating: 4.3/5 (189 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

#2. D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1040 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Avenida De Mesilla Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Comfort Food, Wine Tasting Room
- Read more on Yelp