Las Cruces · Dona Ana County, NM

Food & Drink in Las Cruces

Scout analyzed 62 Las Cruces places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

62

Matches

24

Typical spend

$30

Typical visit

1.7 hr

Scout-verified spots

Rio Grande Winery

Food & Drink

Rio Grande Winery

This winery is a good spot for a relaxed afternoon or early evening outing, offering wine tasting and light food in a scenic setting. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$15–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Mesilla Valley Maze

Family

Mesilla Valley Maze

Mesilla Valley Maze is a seasonal family outing, typically lasting 2-3 hours. Expect to spend $10-20 per person on entry and activities, offering an affordable autumn experience.

OutdoorsAnimalsPlayful
$10–$20 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Grounded

Food & Drink

Grounded

Grounded is suitable for a casual stop for coffee or a light meal, potentially transitioning to drinks later in the day. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $10-30 per person.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$10–$30 typical45 min visiteasy parking
The Bean of Mesilla

Food & Drink

The Bean of Mesilla

The Bean of Mesilla is a good stop for a quick coffee or light meal, suitable for a solo break or a casual meet-up. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a visit of 30 minutes to an hour.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Double Eagle Restaurant

Food & Drink

Double Eagle Restaurant

This high-end steakhouse is ideal for a special occasion dinner or an upscale date night. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-$120 per person for an ornate dining experience.

FoodCocktailsHistory
$50–$120 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Nessa's Cafe

Food & Drink

Nessa's Cafe

Nessa's Cafe is suitable for a casual breakfast or lunch, expecting to spend $10-25 per person. It works as a quick stop or a relaxed break during an outing.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO

Food & Drink

D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO

This winery and bistro is suitable for an evening meal or drinks, offering local wines and bistro food. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $30-70 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
La Posta De Mesilla

Food & Drink

La Posta De Mesilla

La Posta is a good stop for a New Mexican meal in a historic setting, featuring unique attractions like a piranha tank and aviary. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-$45 per person, making it suitable for a family meal or a casual date.

FoodCocktailsAnimals
$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Indulgence Bakery & Cafe

Food & Drink

Indulgence Bakery & Cafe

This bakery and cafe is suitable for a casual breakfast or lunch, offering pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Expect to spend 45 minutes and $10-25 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
The Shed

Food & Drink

The Shed

The Shed is a casual Southwestern cafe good for breakfast or lunch, especially on weekends. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and $10-25 per person for a meal.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Le Rendezvous Café

Food & Drink

Le Rendezvous Café

Le Rendezvous Café is a good spot for a relaxed breakfast or lunch, offering French-style dishes and desserts. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a casual meal, suitable for an hour-long visit.

FoodShoppingWellness
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Madelyn‘s

Food & Drink

Madelyn‘s

Madelyn's is a casual pizza restaurant that also offers drinks and possibly live music, suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $10-25 per person here.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Cafe de Mesilla

Food & Drink

Cafe de Mesilla

Cafe de Mesilla is good for a casual breakfast or lunch outing, especially for New Mexican fare, lasting about an hour and costing $10-25 per person. It pairs well with exploring the Mesilla area.

FoodShoppingOutdoors
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Cattle Baron

Food & Drink

Cattle Baron

Cattle Baron is a Western-themed steakhouse suitable for a dinner outing with family or for a date night. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $35-75 per person for a meal and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$35–$75 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Hacienda de Mesilla

Food & Drink

Hacienda de Mesilla

Hacienda de Mesilla is suitable for a relaxed dinner outing, often pairing with an evening stroll in Mesilla. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and $30-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Milagro Coffee Y Espresso

Food & Drink

Milagro Coffee Y Espresso

Milagro Coffee Y Espresso is ideal for a casual solo stop or quick meeting, offering coffee and pastries in a relaxed setting with outdoor seating. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Andele's Dog House

Food & Drink

Andele's Dog House

Andele's Dog House is an easygoing spot for Mexican food, good for a casual lunch or dinner. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for about an hour, easily pairing with other activities in Mesilla.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
A Bite Of Belgium

Food & Drink

A Bite Of Belgium

This is a good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch, offering Belgian-style fare for around $10-25 per person. It's suitable for a standalone meal or as a morning stop before other activities.

FoodRelaxed
$10–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
The Pecan Grill and Brewery

Nightlife

The Pecan Grill and Brewery

The Pecan Grill is suitable for a casual meal with friends or family, offering craft beers and American Southwestern food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$35 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Bubba's 33

Food & Drink

Bubba's 33

Bubba's 33 is a good spot for a casual meal of burgers or pizza, especially if you want to watch sports. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-30 per person.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$30 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Sunset Grill

Food & Drink

Sunset Grill

Sunset Grill is a New American restaurant and bar, suitable for a casual meal or drinks with a golf course view. Expect a visit of 1-2 hours and a per-person cost of $15-40.

FoodCocktailsViews
$15–$40 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Wavez Food Hawaiian-Cajun

Food & Drink

Wavez Food Hawaiian-Cajun

Wavez Food is a casual spot for Hawaiian-Cajun cuisine, good for a quick lunch or dinner. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$30 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria

Food & Drink

Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria

This winery and pizzeria is suitable for a relaxed dinner or weekend outing, often featuring live music. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $20-$50 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$50 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Chala's Wood Fire Grill

Food & Drink

Chala's Wood Fire Grill

Chala's Wood Fire Grill is suitable for a casual meal, perhaps before or after another activity. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$35 per person for the dining experience.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

What Scout found

  • 60 of the 62 analyzed Las Cruces places fit food & drink.
  • 37% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 93% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Scenic, Playful, Quiet, Adventurous.

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