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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Saenz Gorditas

- Rating: 4.2/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 North Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Shed - Old Mesilla Pastry Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (353 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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#28. Zeebs

- Rating: 4.3/5 (77 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. Tacos & Shell-ah's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Commerce Plaza Ste A Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Le Rendez-vous Cafe & French Pastry

- Rating: 4.3/5 (188 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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#25. 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

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#24. Voodoo Burgers

- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Ste D-4 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Caliche's Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.3/5 (118 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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#22. Nessa's Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Andele's Dog House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Calle Del Norte Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. 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

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#19. Enrique's Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 830 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Pajar Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2001 East Lohman Ave. Ste 111 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. The Bean at Josefinas

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2261 Calle De Guadalupe Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. DH Lescombes Winery & Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1001 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. The Pit Stop 292 Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (75 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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#14. Moongate Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (56 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. Grounded

- Rating: 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 North Main St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. La Nueva Casita Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (631 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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#11. Habanero's Fresh Mex

- Rating: 4.5/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 East Amador Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. El Indio Tortilla Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 150 East Madrid Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Icebox Brewing North Main Taproom

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3231 North Main St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. K Bowl

- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 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. Jim Bobs BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8960 Zia Blvd. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Taste of India

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 887 North Main St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Indulgence Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (205 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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#4. Caliche's Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.6/5 (242 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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#3. Mom's Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 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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#2. El Jacalito

- Rating: 4.7/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2215 Missouri Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Urban Cafe and Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1100 South Main St. Ste 116 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.