Food scene
Looking for Mexican food with excellent service, and price. This is the place. Their Aqua Frescas (fresh fruit waters) are AMAZING. 5star - always aline but never much of a wait! Locally owned !
Matteo’s Mexican Food
1001 E University AveLooking for Mexican food with excellent service, and price. This is the place. Their Aqua Frescas (fresh fruit waters) are AMAZING. 5star - always aline but never much of a wait! Locally owned !
All the groovy groceries and specialty items without going cross town to Whole Foods . Locally owned.
22 locals recommend
Toucan Market
1701 East University AvenueAll the groovy groceries and specialty items without going cross town to Whole Foods . Locally owned.
The spotted dog is a great place to grab a craft beer- great food and watch the world roll by on their patio.
31 locals recommend
Spotted Dog Brewery
2920 Avenida de MesillaThe spotted dog is a great place to grab a craft beer- great food and watch the world roll by on their patio.
Currently this restaurant is take out only . Check out their online menu for more than just pizza ! 5 minutes from casita!
8 locals recommend
Pastaggio's Italian Restaurant
3000 Harrelson StCurrently this restaurant is take out only . Check out their online menu for more than just pizza ! 5 minutes from casita!
Thai Delight
2184 Avenida de MesillaBest Pad Thai for 200 miles. Open for take out and dine in.
If you are looking for ambiance with your overpriced basic Mexican food- then this is the place for you $$$
73 locals recommend
La Posta De Mesilla
2410 Calle De San AlbinoIf you are looking for ambiance with your overpriced basic Mexican food- then this is the place for you $$$
Only Distillery in Town- Distillery on site along with tasting room.
Great ambience and local vibe.
Dry Point Distillers
1680 Calle De AlvarezOnly Distillery in Town- Distillery on site along with tasting room.
Great ambience and local vibe.
Iconic destination in the CHILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. Try the Chile cheese burger!!
17 locals recommend
Sparkys
115 Franklin StIconic destination in the CHILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. Try the Chile cheese burger!!
Chilitos Restaurant
2405 S Valley DrBest Local mexican food
Neighborhoods
Main Street
Main StreetSaturday at 9am is the farmers market - lots of local flavor!
Historic Mesilla Plaza is only 5 minutes by car. Park in back of the church and spend the afternoon taking it all in. The outlaying streets are jam packed with adobe architecture and history.
92 locals recommend
Mesilla
Historic Mesilla Plaza is only 5 minutes by car. Park in back of the church and spend the afternoon taking it all in. The outlaying streets are jam packed with adobe architecture and history.
Sightseeing
5 minutes from casita! Amazing local collection.
6 locals recommend
Zuhl Museum: Home of the Zuhl Collection
775 College Dr5 minutes from casita! Amazing local collection.
There is a secret room in back with vintage pinball and video m machines - They also serve ice cream!
Zia Comics
125 N Main StThere is a secret room in back with vintage pinball and video m machines - They also serve ice cream!
Savers
2340 N Main StShop vintage clothing where the locals shop!
Soledad Canyon Day Use Area
13300 Soledad Canyon RoadEasy hike- amazing views - Seasonal waterfall.
NOT in Las Cruces, but worth the drive to our closest hot spring area. This place is great for private tub or general day use. Reservations required.
30 locals recommend
Riverbend Hot Springs
100 Austin StNOT in Las Cruces, but worth the drive to our closest hot spring area. This place is great for private tub or general day use. Reservations required.
Day use only- Great way to start the day! Wear layers-
17 locals recommend
Soledad Canyon Day Use Area
13300 Soledad Canyon RoadDay use only- Great way to start the day! Wear layers-
La Cuerva Park
Great local history associated with this easy hike.
Basilica of San Albino
2280 Calle PrincipalGreat Local history - Don't miss out on the gift shop and sanctuary in back-
Fun shopping for vintage and useful household and construction materials. Used furniture.
Habitat For Humanity ReStore
1675 South Valley DriveFun shopping for vintage and useful household and construction materials. Used furniture.
Silver Assets
1948 Calle De SantiagoThe best place e to buy new and vintage silver and turquoise.