La Nueva Casita Café
Las Cruces
(75)
Las Cruces
(75)
75 customer reviews
Craig V.
It had been decades since I have lived in Las Cruces, but knew I wanted to have some great Mexican food while traveling through town. So glad my wife found this on Yelp. Had a combination plate so I could get a little bit of things I had been missing for sooo long. Everything was quite tasty. Not a fancy place, but the food was great, and the portions, good sized. Now I want to move back to Cruces. LOL More...
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Debbie I.
Excellent food and service! I have been here several times and I have never been disappointed. The food is authentic and delicious. Our servers are always so nice and just fabulous. I will continue to bring folks here to experience the great food and service. Great place to grab a bite of authentic Mexican cuisine! More...
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Stephen L.
La Nueva Casita Cafe was established in 1957 and definitely has some classic small town charm to it. I ordered the Tacos Estrellas (the "star tacos"), which were really good with the chef special recipe pork and beef in the soft corn tortillas. There were also some other standard taco ingredients in there, and all were high quality. The soft tortillas were a tad hard in a few spots though (maybe slightly over-cooked). The 3 tacos came with a side of beans and squash soup, which I chose - I liked the squash soup in particular, as it was a healthy yet tasty side. $12.50 for these 3 tacos and sides was a pretty good deal. I also tried the Chimichanga Bandera, which was pretty good and not as fried/oily as some others I've had before. $12 for this was also pretty good value. To drink, I got the Horchata, which was a tasty classic recipe and only $3.The restaurant is kind of in a residential area and looks more like a normal house from the outside. The interior of the restaurant has some unique decor like some large portraits and a big old music player of some sort. It has a cozy, homey atmosphere and was pretty busy on a Friday night. Still, we were able to get a table right away. There is some parking available next to the restaurant. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The service speed was pretty fast.Overall, I am giving La Nueva Casita Cafe a very solid 4/5 stars. I would definitely recommend this local favorite if you are looking for an authentic local spot for Mexican / New Mexican cuisine in a homey environment. More...
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Dave W.
This was our first time to eat in New Mexico so I had to pick the appropriate cuisine. We've visited Cloudcroft before which is in New Mexico but we always brought a picnic with us. This time, we were going to eat local. Our city of choice was Las Cruces. Our destination was clearly going to be La Nueva Casita Cafe, the most unique and highly rated local spot in town!By luck, we arrived after the lunch rush and were seated in only minutes! I was concerned because the entire parking lot was full but a table popped open very quickly!Our waitress offered the obligatory chips and salsa but.. they were an excellent start to our meal! Crunchy, salty, spicy and delicious!We over ordered but there was so much to try and the prices are insanely low based on our east coast standards. Chili Rellenos, with multiple sides, are like $10. For real!We got nachos with green chilis (an extra $.50), quesadilla with green chilis (another $.50) and chili rellenos made of, you guessed it! Chilis!We also ordered green chili con carne, fideos and calabasitas, because we've never tried these dishes! And, we got a horchata to drink!Everything came out pretty quickly and tasted amazing! I now know and understand that New Mexico green chilis are fantastic with everything! Great flavor and a very slight amount of heat! They are safe for everyone! Also, we will make calabasitas at home since this vegetarian dish is a great taste explosion!Our service was great and the total price was $46 for everything! Incredible! I tipped 25%. If you've never tried green chilis, come here! Life is good with delicious local green chilis! More...
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Robb D.
On a road trip from California to Texas. Thought we'd try for some local cuisine. We found La Nueva Casita and now we feel like family. Fantastic food. Super friendly and quick service. More...
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Suzanne D.
Nicest service ever. Thanks Yogi for being a great host! Warning to all wimps like me - the Guac has jalapeños in it .
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Abby Q.
Delicious food! Nice atmosphere! There was No alcohol when we went though. We still enjoyed it and will go back!
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B G.
Absolutely marvelous The combo plates are an absolute must!This is Deff top 5 las cruces 5/5
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Joe T.
Delicious menudo! Definitely a must! The salsa is also great! Family friendly and there is something for everyone
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John F.
No alcohol, spicy salsa, chips so so, small, loud dining area. Chewy, greasy taco shell, - nothing was good. So spicy it burned my tongue.
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Mr. Brown
food is good and the service is superb. its a place where they'll learn your name and will always be glad you came
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Stephanie H.
Always friendly staff, food is good and still reasonably priced in this economy. I love that you can get fideos and borracho beans as a side instead of the old refried beans and rice. It's a nice change of pace and as far as I know the only Mexican restaurant that does this. More...
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Lori C.
We saw this advertised as one of the top places to eat in Las Cruces so we thought we should try it. May I just say it is now my favorite place to eat . The flavors are amazing, meats tender, generous portions and outstanding service. Highly recommend. More...
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Owen G.
Very delicious food with actual spicy chile. Definitely a place worth paying a visit!
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Leslie B.
I am in a stupor this place was so durn good! I had flautas with barracho beans and rice, spouse had mesilla chicken with green chili rice, and yea I tried it. I was blown away by it all. The salsa was spot on what my grandma used to make, flautas were rolled tight and cooked nice and crispy and packed with flavorful tender meat. The rice. Yes the rice. The rice tasted like New Mexico. Both styles of rice did, even though they had completely different profiles. All I can say is I think I'm still in a stupor. The quality of so many places has gone down since 2020 while the prices skyrocket, but I just got a spark of hope back. More...
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José A.
Excellent home-style authentic Mexican food! Very delicious menudo on the weekends. Not a fancy place, but it reminds me of mom's cooking!
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Israel C.
Wonderful salsa, great service, great food! Check them out for some good southern New Mexico food
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Givens A.
Real southern New Mexican cuisine. Order the calabacitas every chance you get. The house recipe pork/beef tacos are the bomb.
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Lea M.
While visiting the area I knew this was going to be a must try for me and I it did not disappoint! Believe the hype because this place is serving up amazing authentic home style New Mexican food! The interior was very cute and nicely decorated with a welcoming feeling and the staff was too notch! We went around brunch on a Saturday morning and only had to wait a few minutes, we arrived right on time because by the time we were done it was very busy but so worth the wait! I had the Chile tells o omelet and my kids had the chorizo and eggs! Let me tell you my daughter had the borracho beans as a side and we could've been happy just eating that because they were smacking! More...
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Becky L.
Great food, lovely waitresses, and cozy atmosphere! We got the Chile verde and tacos and it was delicious. Calabasitas are !
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Francisco Javier M.
Amazing food and amazing people want a taste of las cruces this the place to go :) amazing food for sure take it from me 9x southwest karate champion
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Jon M.
Not what it used to be! Did not feel well after eating lunch?Didn't taste right but I was hungry and ate it anyways.
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Tony S.
This place feels like home. The people greeted us and made me feel good simply by saying hello and smiling. The chips are clean and light, and the salsa is tasty with the perfect amount of spice. The food selection is great, and tasted great! I'm a fan, and I'll be back More...
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Hottie B.
Authentic food pretty tasty. I prefer not to eat in the restaurant but it's a humble abode with semi-polite staff ...
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Mary H.
Delicious, authentic, Mexican food with a relaxed atmosphere and great service. I highly recommended!
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Sheema S.
We stopped to eat at this restaurant after our trip to white sand national park. The staff here is super friendly, warm and welcoming. They did a great job making suggestions on what to get. I really appreciate that especially if ai am at a new place.They offer complimentary chips and salsa! I love when a place does that. Their salsa was chunky and great spice level. We had at least 2 rounds of it lol. I initially ordered chimichanga bandera plate but omg a long hair strand came out of my food. I was so devastated and obviously could not eat it. I spoke to the waitress on the side and they gave me a different plate. I ended up getting the Lichas combination plate and not going to lie was a bit guarded. Thankfully no hair found in the second plate. I was so hungry and enjoyed it. The place is spacious and allows for group seating easily. It was not too busy when I went there or loud. There is a parking lot for parking and plenty of street parking available. The prices were reasonable for the portion of food you get. More...
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Nely Lazaro
rico sabor en comidas mexicanas, rapidez y atención ecxelente
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Gina P.
Thanks to Yelp, we decided to give it a try! It was so cute, our waitress was the sweetest girl and the food was delicious! I had the Chile Relleno plate with a green sauce on one and a red sauce on one (per waitress's recommendation). They were both so good, but the red sauce was my favorite. My husband had the Tacos Australia plate and he was only going to eat 1 taco, but they were so good, he ate all 3.Definitely a must try while in Las Cruces! More...
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Leah W.
Fantastic service! Our waitress was attentive and helpful. I split the fajita tacos with my son and we both thought the seasoning on the chicken was delicious. Hubby got the Gorditas and let me have a bite. They were also very tasty. More...
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Betty Ramos
If you haven’t been to La Nueva casita restaurant, you need to try it. Everything is good about it, great friendly staff and service, very tasteful food and good portions. Special thank you to Leslie and Christian with a heart of gold for always taking so good care of us! ♥️ More...
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John H.
I finally went to dine in and was not disappointed. The interior is very clean and the decor is appealing. They also have a good running air conditioner, which is a HUGE plus this time of year. I have walked out of a few restaurants because they can't keep the place cool during the summer. My wife got the Tostadas Compuestas and couldn't finish her meal so I had the leftovers for lunch the next day. They were still wonderful after reheating. My favorite there is the beef taco plate so I ordered that again they did not disappoint at all. I usually don't finish my beans and rice but here I always do. There's some of kind spice in the Spanish that puts it over the top and above all others. The salsa could use a little more heat in my opinion but the flavor is on point. I'll be going back soon to try more menu items but it will be hard to stray from the beef tacos. I'd be willing to bet everything on that menu is worth ordering. One of the only bad reviews I noticed was a person from Brooklyn, NY complaining that it was too spicy. LOL! If you are from Las Cruces spicy is good thing. More...
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Rigel R.
Best Mexican Food in New Mexico. Salsa is great, green and red chile are on point. Also still off the beaten path so doesn't get too busy.
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Norma G.
Excellent food and service! The Tres Estrellas plate was amazing and their salsa is one of the best!
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Greg Johnson
My favorite place to drink coffee in the morning and have a delicious breakfast!
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Melly H.
Food and service were great! Awesome choices of salsas and proteins. Fresh ingredients and great texture and Yelp of food. Bathrooms were a bit dirty and the door/lock to the woman's restroom was broken or I would have given 5 stars. More...
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Theresa S.
We went here b/c of all of the good reviews. The place was packed & the food was so good it did not disappoint! The place is a little older & run down and (you probably should use the restroom before you arrive) but the staff is really friendly & we loved everything we ordered. If you're driving through Las Cruses as we were this place is a really good option for lunch. More...
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Carolyn L.
So worth the side trip off of the 10 freeway! Excellent, authentic Mexican food!! So fresh and delicious!! Awesome service and everyone was so friendly!
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Ashley W.
The menudo I've been trying many different spots around town and this spot is among the top, its great. The breakfast burritos are excellent as well. Definitely worth the wait to be seated especially on a weekend. Very reasonable prices for the family. They have choices for all ages. More...
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Renee K.
We were just passing thru, read the reviews and decided to give it a try. PHENOMENAL! Excellent food and service. The server was so kind, gave great recommendations and she was funny. A true definition of Mi Casa Es Su Casa. I ordered the tacos compuestas, get all green you won't be disappointed. My husband ordered the fajita tacos. OMG they were delicious! Anytime we're in Las Cruces we have a new favorite spot! More...
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Alicia C.
Authentic Mexican recipes here. The gorditas were bomb! The tres estrellas taco we're on point! It's a great combo! No booze at this one. They do offer a military discount also. More...
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Jay S.
Small unassuming building in the heart of "Old" Downtown LC. This place still feels like the 60s and 70s inside and thats a good thing. Friendly servers, chips served in a metal pale like kids used to use at the beach? OK...Hot sauce is good. First timers tried the Licha's Plate and it was solid...Enchiladas and rellenos were standouts, taco was on par with Roberta's and was good but chile con carne was chewy. Overall 4 stars but certainly not a #1 in the town sort of place. The Combo #2 Plate at Nellies was superior all the way around, especially chile con carne and rellenos. More...
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Elia M.
Just passing through and couldn't be happier we stopped for a late lunch here. Service was amazing, the place was friendly and clean, and the food was delicious! Ordered the red chile enchiladas with beef, it did not disappoint. Nice and spicy with great flavor. We also ordered the chile relleno. A little less spicy than the red chile but with great flavor as well. Over all I can't imagine this ever being the wrong choice for a meal! More...
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Linda I.
We came here for dinner. Amazing service. The servers were very sweet and they recognize the regulars. I really like my tacos estrallas. My husband ordered Gorditas and they were ok. I wish the meat is more flavorful. Price was reasonable and portion was generous. It got plenty of parking spots behind the building. They don't serve alcohol though here. Overall I would come back here again. More...
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J A K.
The combo platter was great. The chile relleno omelet is outstanding.I gave only 4 stars because the salsa for the chips was too mild and the wait staff is not very friendly.
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Ryan K.
Super authentic mexican food and an attentive, friendly staff. Would most definitely go again.
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Alex B.
Great food, great service, I love this place. The appetizers are great, I've never had food that was anything but top shelf here. The chips and salsa they bring out are awesome. More...
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Robert Hill
authentic cuisine. highly recommend.
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Michelle M.
Wonderful breakfast fare served by the friendliest servers. The tortilla chips and salsa are addictive. I ordered the Chile relleno omelette, which was filling and delicious.
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Cliff Bloom
Delicious!!!! We stopped for breakfast, I had Chile Verde and eggs, my wife had Huevos Mexicana. Excellent service ,nice decor. Las Cruces peeps check them out.
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John C.
This place was definitely a house before it was ever an amazing café. The only thing better than the service here is the food. Leslie was my waitress and she was phenomenal. Very helpful and answered everyone's questions at the table. They serve breakfast all day, well the whole menu all day. You will absolutely love this place. More...
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