La Nueva Casita Café

We stopped in on a whim around 1 pm on a Saturday. There’s a ton of parking behind the cafe. You seat yourself and then a waiter will come by. Food was great and everything tasted fresh, all at a fair price. Highly recommend the rolled enchiladas and chili rellenos. The taco salad and bean/cheese burrito were ok. Staff were polite and everything came out quickly. Our waitress kept our chips and drinks full! Restaurant was very clean. There is a surcharge for credit, so grab cash before you visit.

Here are two versions — you can pick the one that fits best: La Nueva Casita Café is my go-to spot for Mexican food in Las Cruces! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and comforting. The green chile is amazing, and the staff treat you like family. La Nueva Casita Café captures the true flavor of New Mexico with its authentic, homemade Mexican dishes. The food is perfectly seasoned, the portions are generous, and the warm hospitality makes the experience even better. A must-visit for anyone craving genuine local cuisine in Las Cruces! ---

Thanks to fellow google reviewers we found this place while on our road trip and it was delicious !!! Very friendly staff and very quick service and the place was packed !! I had the cheese enchiladas (Christmas version)! Hot sauce was HOT and YUMMY as were the chips !!

I am not New Mexican. I’m Californian and more specifically Angeleno. However I have had red and green chile across New Mexico over the past 20 years and the chile here stands out. It’s salty and if I were preparing it I’d use less salt. But it is delicious nonetheless. I also enjoyed a plate of huevos rancheros. The chips and salsa that come before the meal are also fantastic The place also brings the vibes in terms of interior design and music. Open since 1957!!!

Always a pleasant experience. Been a customer for the past 30 plus years. The restaurant is a staple in this community. The food is always good and packed full of flavor. It’s located across from Klein Park if you wish to take a stroll after dinner. 10 stars and highly recommended. Tell them Tim sent you

I loved everything about this restaurant! I walked in and was immediately greeted and asked what I would like to do next. The food was awesome! The custer service, atmosphere and etc, was just wonderful! Loved it! I would recommend it to anyone wanted to know of a great place to eat! Thank you for the great meal! (Hueves Rancheros with green sauce) Thank you 😊 Melissa

It's a delicious Mexican restaurant. The clerk is also very warm, and the price is reasonable. It's worth recommending.

5 Stars – A Local Gem! I’ve been to La Nueva Casita a few times now, and it never disappoints—but today’s visit was exceptional. The food was absolutely amazing! The red chile had just the right amount of heat and flavor, and the flautas were perfectly crispy and delicious. You can really taste the love and tradition in every bite. If you’re in Las Cruces and craving authentic New Mexican food, I highly recommend this place. Definitely one of my favorites in town!

First time at La Nuevo Casita Cafe. I had the tacos Estrellas and my girlfriend had the cheese enchiladas with green chili. My tacos were perfectly seasoned pork and beef with homemade corn tortillas. The beans with chorizo were a perfect complement with the Mexican rice. The cheese enchiladas were good as well with a side of Calabacitas which were perfectly cooked in a creamy sauce. Prices are affordable and the decor is authentic New Mexican in a great part of town. Please check out La Nuevo Casita Cafe.

First time in New Mexico, and we were looking for some authentic local food. We stumbled upon this gem, and it did not disappoint! The interior has a charming, authentic aesthetic that immediately sets the tone for a unique dining experience. The menu offered dishes that were a refreshing departure from the typical Tex-Mex we're used to. When the food arrived, we were blown away from the very first bite. The flavors were absolutely delicious--bold, distinct, and unlike anything we've tasted elsewhere. The servers were incredibly hospitable and made the experience even better. Between the warm ambiance, fantastic service, and unforgettable flavors, this spot is a must-visit. It's a cozy place with a lot of heart. if you're ever in the area, do yourself a favor and eat here!

Went out of my way to come here for lunch based on Yelp reviews. I was disappointed because the food I was served was warmed over meat that was burnt, and dried out. Only could taste salt or MSG-some kind of enhancer. I dine out to get fresh food not leftovers. The rice also was warmed up and so was dried out. I appreciated that they give a dollop of guacamole and sour cream with the plate rather than making you buy it separately. However, the quality of the meat and rice was subpar. Ambiance was crowded, dark and noisy. Service was okay.

2nd time here and it just gets better! We enjoyed the food so much and our waitress Andrea was just darling! The sauces (red or green) are a bit spicy but I had it on the side so I could manage it. Their specialty beans were fantastic and the squash soup is so unique! Gotta try it! We'll be back for sure.

Made a stop here while visiting NM! Thank you, Yelp, for pointing me in the right direction! Food was delicious! I ordered the red chile enchiladas with chicken! Those suckers were flavorful and stuffed with delicious chicken! The calabacitas as a side was an unexpected delight! Only thing that would make this place even better would be service that was better attentive. Had to ask multiple waitresses for water and then sour cream, but none would help, but would only say our waitress would be with us. It's a cute restaurant with a Santa Fe vibe! I would return and if their service is fully (meaning all waitstaff) attentive and helpful, this restaurant woukd surely be worthy of a five-star!

Loved this spot in Las Cruces. First- free chips and salsa. And the salsa is goooood. Their Estrella Tacos were insanely good! As well as the chile relleno omelette. Wow! Service was great. Fast and even apologized for being slow. Not much to look at. But I'm telling you- it's so good.

THE BEST authentic Mexican food I've had in a while. We ordered the Chile rellenos, flautas, enchiladas, and the star tacos. Each plate was I couldn't believe how much flavor there was in each bite.

We were passing thru Las Cruces and saw the high ratings for this restaurant so had to try it out. Like a previous yelper we weren't sure about the area but happy we stopped. The place was packed when we got there. We were seated quickly and the waitress was very nice and friendly. She brought chips and salsa and our drinks. We asked a few questions about the menu and placed our order. The salsa was very good and had a little kick to it. The food came out piping hot and looked delicious. The wife ordered the combo so she could try different items off the menu. I had the enchiladas and they were yummy!! I looked at my wife's plate and the chili relleno was gone! Didn't even offer me a bite lol She really liked it. The waitress kept checking on us making sure we were good and the food was good. She was so nice and smiled every time. Will we go back?? Heck yes we will!!

This family restaurant was great! The tacos and salsa bar are the best. Better get there early or you will wait! Very friendly staff

This place had very decent reviews so we decided to check it out after the market. We were seated immediately and the food was out before my husband could even park the car. Service was friendly, no complaints there. My husband loved his chimichanga - the kids didn't touch their food, or the chips and salsa. My tacos were so hard I could barely chew them and they tasted like that had been fried in rancid oil. Huge bummer. We will maybe try again.

Terrible. The rice had no flavor, it was overcooked and the Chile Relleno was mediocre at best. Also how authentic is this place when all the salads dressing options are Ranch, Italian Thousand Italian, disgusting!! I am so confused how this has such good reviews. These reviews are fake or paid because there is no way it should be over 4 stars. This makes Tex Mex look good and that's sad. Now when I asked to use the bathroom they were nice and the toilet was clean so they get 2 stars for that.

I had not been to this place before but it came highly recommended. I was very happy with the food, service, and decor, and this restaurant will be in my rotation when I visit my hometown. We went for breakfast and the place was a little busy with locals. Colorful decorations with paintings of Spanish, Mexican, and Latin women adorn the walls. We were given a complimentary bucket of chips with salsa that was flavorful. I opted for the chile relleno omelet Christmas style (both red and green chile) with a side of borracho beans. This was an amazing filling dish at a steal of a deal - $8.75.

It's wonderful and the service is so friendly Calbasitas are the here and the fideos they taste like my grandmother's.

Quite possibly the best food in Las Cruces! I had randomly yelped this place after a long day at White Sands. We ordered takeout, the Tacos Estrellas and the Chimichanga along with a horchata. The restaurant was a hole in a wall but it was busy on a Wednesday night. The order was made fast. The tacos Estrellas was the best!!! Omgg the flavor was amazing. I haven't tried a taco that tasted like that before (and I live in Los Angeles) ... very good. I highly recommend ordering this dish on your first visit. My husband said the chimichanga was ok so maybe skip this one. The horchata was also delicious and came in a gigantic cup. It barely fit in my cup holder. Great value lol. Highly recommend to try this place if you're in Las Cruces!

Food/Taste/Flavor: 5/5 - menudo with flour tortilla was absolutely delicious without being queasy. So flavorful with the acidity, spice, and kick from the chili powders. Very filling so we were full from sharing one Ambience: n/a - ordered food to go. Older shop but lots of customers Service: 5/5 - friendly and super quick service Value for price: 5/5 - quick service, delicious and filling food

Taco the Town Located along the historic Camino Real (King's Highway), this venerable family-owned restaurant has been serving up housemade Mexican eats in this location for nearly seventy (1957) years! The Good: *The building and area they're located in just oozes old historic charm. *Service met my Four F Challenge: fantastic, friendly, fast, and fun. Also, you can tell most of the staff are all family. *Large dirt parking lot, as well as street parking available *My Chimichanga was fantastic; fried-up perfectly so it's not greasy; filled with tons of delicious shredded beef and green chiles; and topped with their delicious guac, sour cream and salsa. *Tacos Estrellas lived up to the hype, which is rare these days. Carissa couldn't get enough of them. *We tried just about every side dish they had, and there wasn't a bad dish in the house. The Borracho Beans, in particular, were fantastic, as they were creamy and filled with flavor thanks to the chorizo. *Housemade Horchata was delicious, as it wasn't too sweet and had great cinnamon flavor. *By CA standards, the prices here are fantastic. The Meh: *No outdoor dining *Popular spot as they fill up fast for lunch, so get here early. The Ugly: *No cervezas or alcohol of any kind. This seems to be fairly typical in NM, but I'm not really sure why. =/ TLDR: Fantastic Mexican eats, low prices, and great service equals a winner all-around.

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!

We were traveling through town and wanted to stop for something good. The reviews looked great so we decided to stop in. WOW awesome place with amazing food. Don't hesitate to try it out you won't regret it.

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.

Located in the historic area of La Cruces La Nueva Casita Cafe what is a very traditional type of restaurant open for breakfast through early dinner. There is offstreet parking behind the restaurant and it should be noted that there is no alcohol at this location. Don't be thrown by the looks of the neighborhood, it's very safe and the food is delicious. They roast their corn chips which gives them a nice added flavor that's fantastic. The Chile relleno Christmas (red and green sauces) was phenomenal as both of us ordered the same thing and cleaned our plates! Finish it off with housemade sopapillas with honey which were also wonderful. Fantastic meal at super reasonable prices with great service.

Cute authentic restaurant in the historic downtown. Food was excellent and great prices!! All the servers were super friendly and helpful. Chile Rellenos were fantastic!

Everything on the menu is great and service is always good! I have always gone here as long as I can remember. The consistency of their food is on point!

So awesome! Chili Relleno Plate was spicy and delicious! Taco Plate was exactly what a taco should be! Meat delicious. The Chocolate Flan dessert was so wonderful. I wish I lived closer. So worth going a little further in from the freeway. Easy to get to.

Traveling through Las Cruces and looking for a Mexican food restaurant, we found this little place listed in several reviews. Off we go to try it out - just a few minutes from our RV park. In an old house - looks just like the places I like to try ! La Nueva Casita is a "Mom and Pop" restaurant with a good variety of items on the menu. We ordered diet soda and tea to drink (didn't see a bar) with a taco plate and chile relleno to eat. The ground beef tacos are some of the best I have ever had ! The chile relleno were different, maybe pan fried, and were very spicy. The rice and beans that came with the meals were excellent, also. The chips and salsa were great - homemade chips too. Our service team was excellent all through the meal. Prices an the meals were also very good. Great food, great service, and great prices - fantastic !!

Yogi was an excellent friendly server who was most pleasant and thoughtful. Food was great and service was fast!!

This place did not disappoint. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, the service was great! All of the food was delicious, and authentic. Reminds me of abuelas house.

Very, very good. Great food, great service. We ordered the house special tacos and enchiladas. Both were delicious, but the Estrella tacos were crazy good. Highly recommend!

Quaint place in the middle of Las Cruces, New Mexico. It had good reviews on Yelp, so we decided to try it. We got a combo plate, a taco, and caldo de res. The caldo was great. The meat was super tender. The restaurant itself seemed to be an old house turned restaurant. Finding the restroom was like going through a maze. The chips were a bit stale, but the salsa was good and spicy. The horchata was good, a little on the sweet side, and comes with one refill. I would only go back for the caldo. Other than that, I wasn't impressed with the food.

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.

Had breakfast, they don't open until 9 am which makes a late breakfast in my world but it was worth it! Delicious food, great service and warm atmosphere

My cousin and I came here as we were driving through Las Cruces on our roadtrip, and were pleasantly surprised by the food. And, especially after having driven for over eleven hours, were so happy to see our orders come out really quickly.

I had the Caldo de Res , it had one bite size of meat in the whole bowl of soup , I brought it to the waitress attention and she could have cared less . Never going back !!

Absolutely marvelous The combo plates are an absolute must! This is Deff top 5 las cruces 5/5

Good food! Good people! Every experience has been a good one. They even remember my name. Crazy right? Check this place out and you won't regret it. You're welcome.

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!

Omg this place is amazing!! It's hands down the best Mexican food we have ever had and we've lived in Phoenix for 20 years. I've never tried gorditas before and these were so good. The rice and beans are so flavorful. My husband said the chili rellenos were incredible. You have to try this place. The staff are super friendly. I think the waitress was the nicest person I've ever met and I hope she's reading this review. Don't ever change lovely because you are one in a million Gorditas

This has been open since I was a young child growing up in the historical Mesquite district. The food is still the best!

We stopped at this neighborhood cafe while traveling and we are so glad we did. The food and service were outstanding. I had the Tacos Estrellas and my husband had the best Cole Relleno he had ever had as part of Licha's combination plate. We will definitely come here again if we are in the area. Get there early it closes at 3:00 pm.

My huevos rancheros were not very good. My husband got the huevos con chorizo and said they were good. Our waitress was a doll, all smiles and attentive. The restaurant itself was fine - cute and clean.

Flautas were excellent--topped with lots of red sauce, guacamole and sour cream. Star tacos better than average. First Satisfying Mexican food as we make our way from Vancouver to Houston. Great service! Well worth getting off I-10 for!

The Chile Relleno Omelette was AMAZING. The red chili sauce was flavorful but not overly spicy or hot. Coming from Los Angeles, their style of cooking is very different from LA but that's exactly what we were looking for. Traditional local flavors! Our waitress was extremely friendly, beautiful smile and happy to answer questions about the dishes. We will be making this our must stop places when we come visit family on Cruces now.

Great, friendly and fast service. Food was authentic Mexican and was displayed appetizingly. Atmosphere was quaint and casual. We ordered flautas plate and chicken fajitas. Both dishes we excellent. We will be back!

My wife and I visited this past Sunday due to all the great reviews. Had about a 15 minute wait. I ordered the tacos plate with pork and beef, wish I would've ordered something different. The tacos had great flavor, but were so dry they were not edible. My wife had the chicken that enchilada plate, which she thought was just okay. Waitress never came back to check on us or offer tea refills, which was greatly needed for the meals being so dry. Oh also ordered the guacamole, this is served on a bed of lettuce with small portion of guacamole That was fine with me being I didn't like it. Way too much lime juice. This restaurant we will not revisit

So delicious!! The gal who helped us was so kind and very attentive. It was a busy Sunday morning and we got our food in record timing. I highly recommend this place.

If you're in las cruces and not stopping here, then why you even in New Mexico. Combo verde plate was amazing, red was really good too!

This was a hit. A quick and easy breakfast/brunch or lunch! This picture does no justice to the savory flavors

Good food, great service, always busy, classic Northern Nee Mexican Restaurant. Love the red chile.

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.

I thought that a 4.5 restaurant would be a slam dunk place for dinner while visiting Las Cruces. I was wrong. The chile relleno was soggy and not tasty. The beans were super salty and the salsa was really spicy. Before we even finished our meal, the staff started mopping the floors and the stench was just the icing on the cake. We got up and left, unimpressed. The only highlight was that the service was great. Would not recommend.