Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Las Cruces by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Las Cruces area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Las Cruces were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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Pastaggios Italian

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#30. Pastaggios Italian

- Rating: 4.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3000 Harrelson St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe de Mesilla

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#29. 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

Salud de Mesilla

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#28. Salud de Mesilla

- Rating: 4.0/5 (303 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

Bosque Brewing - Las Cruces Public House

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#27. Bosque Brewing - Las Cruces Public House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 East University Ave. Bldg 945, Ste 3A Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Matteo's - Downtown

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#26. Matteo's - Downtown

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 138 South Main Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Chachi's Mexican Restaurant

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#25. 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

Paisano Cafe

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#24. Paisano Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1740 Calle De Mercado Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Santorini

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#23. Santorini

- Rating: 4.1/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Ste E3 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Andele Restaurant

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#22. Andele Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (659 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Calle Del Norte Ste 1-3 Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos & Shell-ah's

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#21. Tacos & Shell-ah's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Commerce Plaza Ste A Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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A Bite of Belgium

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#20. A Bite of Belgium

- Rating: 4.2/5 (571 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 741 North Alameda St. Ste 16 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

Si Senor

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#19. Si Senor

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1551 East Lohman Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

OMPC The Shed

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#18. OMPC The Shed

- Rating: 4.3/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 810 South Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Saenz Gorditas

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#17. 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

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#16. 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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Le Rendez-vous Cafe & French Pastry

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#15. Le Rendez-vous Cafe & French Pastry

- Rating: 4.3/5 (191 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

Hacienda de Mesilla

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#14. Hacienda de Mesilla

- Rating: 4.3/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1891 Avenida De Mesilla Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Nessa's Cafe

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#13. Nessa's Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 West Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, American
- Read more on Yelp

Andele's Dog House

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#12. Andele's Dog House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Calle Del Norte Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Caliche's Frozen Custard

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#11. 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

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Chala's Wood Fire Grill

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#10. Chala's Wood Fire Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2790 Avenida De Mesilla Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO

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#9. D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1045 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Avenida De Mesilla Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Comfort Food, Wine Tasting Room
- Read more on Yelp

Spotted Dog Brewery

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#8. Spotted Dog Brewery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2920 Avenida De Mesilla Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Breweries, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

The Pit Stop 292 Cafe

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#7. 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

Grounded

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#6. Grounded

- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 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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Icebox Brewing North Main Taproom

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#5. Icebox Brewing North Main Taproom

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3231 North Main St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

Caliche's Frozen Custard

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#4. Caliche's Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.6/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 590 South Valley Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Mom's Coffee

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#3. Mom's Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Ste D2 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

El Jacalito

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#2. 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

Lalo's Sonora Style Dogs

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#1. Lalo's Sonora Style Dogs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 110 North Solano Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Hot Dogs
- 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 327 metros.