Guidebook for Las Cruces
Food Scene
My favorite place. When I can, I go there once a week! (Caldo and Tacos Estrellas are aces--but those calabacitas are amazing!)
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Nueva Casita Café
195 N Mesquite StMy favorite place. When I can, I go there once a week! (Caldo and Tacos Estrellas are aces--but those calabacitas are amazing!)
Very close. It can be up to a 20-minute wait but you can eat in or take out.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Day's Hamburgers
295 N Main StVery close. It can be up to a 20-minute wait but you can eat in or take out.
Great for local food and culture. Within walking distance from the apartment.
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mercado de Agricultores y Artesanos de Las Cruces
221 N Main StGreat for local food and culture. Within walking distance from the apartment.
Local, artisan bread baker with food and drinks. Within walking distance of apartment.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zeffiro Pizzeria Napoletana
136 N Water StLocal, artisan bread baker with food and drinks. Within walking distance of apartment.
Good food. Just down the street from La Nueva Casita with more room.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nopalito Restaurant
310 S Mesquite StGood food. Just down the street from La Nueva Casita with more room.
Essentials
Sunflower Bank
421 N Water StThe closest bank and ATM.
201 E Las Cruces Ave
201 East Las Cruces AvenueClosest U.S. Post Office
Arts & Culture
Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership
256 W Las Cruces AveThe local paper and within walking distance.
Learn about the history of farming in New Mexico. Check their website for their updates in art gallery postings and events.
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs RdLearn about the history of farming in New Mexico. Check their website for their updates in art gallery postings and events.
Museum of Nature & Science
411 N Downtown MallWithin walking distance.
Free library as well as family activities (check their website) within walking distance of the apartment.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Branigan Cultural Center
501 N Main StFree library as well as family activities (check their website) within walking distance of the apartment.
Las Cruces Railroad Museum
351 N Mesilla StWithin walking distance of apartment.
Local spot for food, culture, fun, and shopping. Parking can be difficult on Saturdays and food truck fiesta days.
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza de Mesilla
2170 Calle De ParianLocal spot for food, culture, fun, and shopping. Parking can be difficult on Saturdays and food truck fiesta days.
There are no others...only Zuhl (rock museum).
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zuhl Museum: Home of the Zuhl Collection
775 College DrThere are no others...only Zuhl (rock museum).
Shopping
Local food market with health food, alcohol, and unique finds.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Toucan Market
1701 East University AvenueLocal food market with health food, alcohol, and unique finds.
Mesilla Valley Mall station
700 S Telshor BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Brewery with food and fun. Peanuts served on the table, shells on the floor. Carries several local brews and brews crafted in New Mexico, as well as ciders and more usual beers. Food menu is fresh and can be adapted to most dietary needs.
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Spotted Dog Brewery
2920 Avenida de MesillaBrewery with food and fun. Peanuts served on the table, shells on the floor. Carries several local brews and brews crafted in New Mexico, as well as ciders and more usual beers. Food menu is fresh and can be adapted to most dietary needs.
Parks & Nature
Closest park with a playground, walking/running path, and grass for animals. Sometimes there are group activities there, but if there is a barbecue you may be able to join in!
Pioneer Women's Park
500 W Las Cruces AveClosest park with a playground, walking/running path, and grass for animals. Sometimes there are group activities there, but if there is a barbecue you may be able to join in!
Federal Park of naturally-occurring salt flats that resulted from when New Mexico was under water.
244 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Monumento Nacional de las Dunas de Arena Blancas
Federal Park of naturally-occurring salt flats that resulted from when New Mexico was under water.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineport 10 - Allen Theatres
700 S Telshor Blvd336 N Main St
336 Main StreetLas Cruces Visitor's Bureau--a local guide for all things Las Cruces!