Guidebook for Las Cruces
Restaurants
Best Mexican food from southern regions. Great view of the town and mountains.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paisano Cafe
1740 Calle De MercadoBest Mexican food from southern regions. Great view of the town and mountains.
Delicious wood-fired pizza, with amazing choices in specialty toppings. Two of our favorite pizzas are the asparagus and lemon, and the potato and rosemary. Reasonable prices and comfortable atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zeffiro Pizzeria Napoletana
136 N Water StDelicious wood-fired pizza, with amazing choices in specialty toppings. Two of our favorite pizzas are the asparagus and lemon, and the potato and rosemary. Reasonable prices and comfortable atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.
Local iconic deli for 20 years. All of their food is delicious, always fresh and of good quality. With so many favorites it's difficult to make a choice. If you're a fan of rubens' they have an amazing corned beef ruben on rye bread. Only .5 mile, and an 11 minute walk from our home.
Corner Deli
2139 N Main StLocal iconic deli for 20 years. All of their food is delicious, always fresh and of good quality. With so many favorites it's difficult to make a choice. If you're a fan of rubens' they have an amazing corned beef ruben on rye bread. Only .5 mile, and an 11 minute walk from our home.
Legendary burger place well known for their tasty old-fashioned hamburgers since 1932. Centrally located in the historic downtown district.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Day's Hamburgers
295 N Main StLegendary burger place well known for their tasty old-fashioned hamburgers since 1932. Centrally located in the historic downtown district.
Locally owned Mexican restaurant that has been owned by the same family for several decades. The restaurant is very clean, good atmosphere and the food is well prepared and delicious
Spanish Kitchen
2960 N Main StLocally owned Mexican restaurant that has been owned by the same family for several decades. The restaurant is very clean, good atmosphere and the food is well prepared and delicious
We look forward to enjoying many more meals at Jake's, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. The chicken fried steak is top sirloin steak, not a hamburger steak like other places. It's smothered in a green chile con queso sauce and it's so delicious! The inside decor is 50's diner nostalgia, plus a jukebox and an arcade version pac-man game.
Jake's Cafe
1340 E Lohman AveWe look forward to enjoying many more meals at Jake's, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. The chicken fried steak is top sirloin steak, not a hamburger steak like other places. It's smothered in a green chile con queso sauce and it's so delicious! The inside decor is 50's diner nostalgia, plus a jukebox and an arcade version pac-man game.
This family owned gem takes pride in serving nothing but the best quality smoked bbq meats; brisket, pulled pork, sausage and chicken, all served with your choice of a sweet or spicy bbq sauce. Their iced tea and fresh squeezed lemonade are refreshingly delicious. Only a 4-5 minute drive from our house. Within walking distance from Rasco's is Klein Park, an easy 3 minute walk, or the Historic Downtown Plaza, a 5 minute stroll.
Rasco's BBQ
125 S Campo StThis family owned gem takes pride in serving nothing but the best quality smoked bbq meats; brisket, pulled pork, sausage and chicken, all served with your choice of a sweet or spicy bbq sauce. Their iced tea and fresh squeezed lemonade are refreshingly delicious. Only a 4-5 minute drive from our house. Within walking distance from Rasco's is Klein Park, an easy 3 minute walk, or the Historic Downtown Plaza, a 5 minute stroll.
Specializes in decadent french pastries, but they also have a fabulous breakfast and lunch menu. Very quaint and relaxing atmosphere!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Rendez-vous Café
2701 W Picacho AveSpecializes in decadent french pastries, but they also have a fabulous breakfast and lunch menu. Very quaint and relaxing atmosphere!
One of the best local Mexican restaurants in town. Award winning salsa. Fantastic caldo de rez. So many different sides (beans 3 ways, fideos, mexican rice).
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Nueva Casita Café
195 N Mesquite StOne of the best local Mexican restaurants in town. Award winning salsa. Fantastic caldo de rez. So many different sides (beans 3 ways, fideos, mexican rice).
Dog friendly patio. Small live band performances. Great root beer and other brews.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
High Desert Brewing Co.
1201 W Hadley AveDog friendly patio. Small live band performances. Great root beer and other brews.
Drinks & Nightlife
Must order green chile cheese fries. They are Hot!!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
High Desert Brewing Co.
1201 W Hadley AveMust order green chile cheese fries. They are Hot!!
Parks & Nature
At the foot of the Organ Mountains. Previously a sanatorium and relief from hot summers (pre a/c). Hiking trails and old buildings.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Área Natural de Dripping Springs
15000 Dripping Springs RoadAt the foot of the Organ Mountains. Previously a sanatorium and relief from hot summers (pre a/c). Hiking trails and old buildings.
Monumento Nacional de las Dunas de Arena Blancas
Majestic view of Sugarloaf Peak, the Organs to the east, Sacromento mountains, White Sands to the west. Hiking trails and picnic areas and restrooms.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aguirre Spring Campground
Aguirre Springs RoadMajestic view of Sugarloaf Peak, the Organs to the east, Sacromento mountains, White Sands to the west. Hiking trails and picnic areas and restrooms.
Essentials
Lowe's Fiesta Foods
2180 N Main StGood prices on produce. Chile and roasting when in season.
Arts & Culture
Tour the renovated downtown Main Street.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Grande Theatre
211 N Main StTour the renovated downtown Main Street.
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs RdHome of the No Strings Theater Company. Thursday performances are bargain night. Check out their website for upcoming performances, August - December. Local restaurants provide discounts to patrons who present a ticket stub from any NSTC or LCCT (Las Cruces Comunity Theater) production.
Black Box Theater
430 N Main StHome of the No Strings Theater Company. Thursday performances are bargain night. Check out their website for upcoming performances, August - December. Local restaurants provide discounts to patrons who present a ticket stub from any NSTC or LCCT (Las Cruces Comunity Theater) production.
Located in the historic town of Mesilla, adjacent to the city of Las Cruces and it's the oldest operating movie house in a 200 mile radius. It's about a 4 1/2 mile drive from our home. We love that they are a non-profit organization that present alternative, foreign and independent films. http://fountaintheatremesilla.com/
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fountain Theatre
2469 Calle De GuadalupeLocated in the historic town of Mesilla, adjacent to the city of Las Cruces and it's the oldest operating movie house in a 200 mile radius. It's about a 4 1/2 mile drive from our home. We love that they are a non-profit organization that present alternative, foreign and independent films. http://fountaintheatremesilla.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Laabs Swimming Pool
701 W Picacho AveFree Tennis Courts and Racquetball Courts. Fun for all ages! Walk or drive, distance is only 1/2 mile. Get your snacks and drinks at 7-11, across the street from courts. Lions Park is adjacent to Laabs Swimming Pool.
Lions Park
701 W Picacho AveFree Tennis Courts and Racquetball Courts. Fun for all ages! Walk or drive, distance is only 1/2 mile. Get your snacks and drinks at 7-11, across the street from courts. Lions Park is adjacent to Laabs Swimming Pool.
Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center
1401 E Hadley AveTelshor 12 - Allen Theatres
2811 N Telshor BlvdThis is our discount theater. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles that higher priced theater does, but very reasonable, and afford popcorn & drinks. Seats are comfortable and tickets are $3.50 per person. Using a coupon from Las Cruces Bulletin: Wednesday and Thursday tickets are $1.50/person, for up to 5 people( We can provide coupon).
Video 4
1005 El Paseo RdThis is our discount theater. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles that higher priced theater does, but very reasonable, and afford popcorn & drinks. Seats are comfortable and tickets are $3.50 per person. Using a coupon from Las Cruces Bulletin: Wednesday and Thursday tickets are $1.50/person, for up to 5 people( We can provide coupon).
Everything Else
City Barber Shop prices include both men's and women's haircuts. Only a 5 minute walk from our home.
City Barber Shop
1201 North Main StreetCity Barber Shop prices include both men's and women's haircuts. Only a 5 minute walk from our home.