Essentials
Toucan is a gourmet market. It has a nice selection of cheese and organic products. Also a good wine selection.
22 locals recommend
Toucan Market
1701 East University AvenueToucan is a gourmet market. It has a nice selection of cheese and organic products. Also a good wine selection.
Food Scene
Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant
1753 E University AveGreat green chile lasagna.
Roberto's Mexican Food
908 E Amador AveMy favorite local Mexican. Take home a dozen green chile cheese tamales.
Milagro Coffee
Voted best coffee and best gift store for years in a row. Nice staff and owner.
Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria
1321 Avenida de Mesilla$5 pizza on Mondays. Decent wine.
Mesilla Valley Kitchen
2001 E Lohman AveGood for breakfast.
Shopping
Used bookstore with large selection. You can take back books for credit.
11 locals recommend
COAS Books
317 N Main StUsed bookstore with large selection. You can take back books for credit.
Arts & Culture
Good selection of films that change weekly. Films that do not come to Allen theaters.
15 locals recommend
Fountain Theatre
2469 Calle De GuadalupeGood selection of films that change weekly. Films that do not come to Allen theaters.
Once a month art walk. Many different events held at this restored theatre.
11 locals recommend
Rio Grande Theatre
211 N Main StOnce a month art walk. Many different events held at this restored theatre.
Everything Else
Only mall in Las Cruces. Has Barnes and Noble and a 10 theater cinema.
13 locals recommend
Mesilla Valley Mall station
700 S Telshor BlvdOnly mall in Las Cruces. Has Barnes and Noble and a 10 theater cinema.
Sightseeing
Original Spanish plaza surrounded by shops and restaurants. Many other restaurants in the area. Nice place to walk. Shops not open in the evening.
92 locals recommend
Mesilla
Original Spanish plaza surrounded by shops and restaurants. Many other restaurants in the area. Nice place to walk. Shops not open in the evening.
Best short hike in the area. Be sure to go all the way back to the box canyon.
17 locals recommend
Soledad Canyon Day Use Area
13300 Soledad Canyon RoadBest short hike in the area. Be sure to go all the way back to the box canyon.