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La Nueva Casita Café

Mexican restaurant · Las Cruces ·

La Nueva Casita Café

Mexican restaurant · Las Cruces ·
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A Mesquite Historic District staple dating to 1957, loved for from-scratch New Mexican comfort like green chile enchiladas and weekend menudo. Profiled by New Mexico Nomad and praised by travelers for authentic, local flavor.

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Authentic New Mexican comfort food with Hatch chile flavor

green chile
chile relleno
tacos estrellas
authentic mexican food
caldo de res
horchata
friendly service
chips and salsa
Google Rating
4.7 (2.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.5
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195 N Mesquite St, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
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Authentic New Mexican comfort food with Hatch chile flavor

green chile
chile relleno
tacos estrellas
authentic mexican food
caldo de res
horchata
friendly service
chips and salsa
Google Rating
4.7 (2.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Featured in Eater
Featured in

195 N Mesquite St, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
La Nueva Casita Café by null
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