Saigon Cafe 4515 50th St. (806) 788-1367 Even though Lubbock is full of Americanized Asian restaurants, I don’t believe this to be the case with Saigon Cafe. There are a number of dishes that were new to me when I … Continue reading
El Jacalito–El Paso, TX
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El Jacalito 2130 Myrtle Ave. El Paso, TX (915) 532-4643 Special Note: During the last week of Lent at El Jacalito in 2025 you have two chances for Lent specials: Maundy Thursday on April 17 and Good Friday on April 18. … Continue reading
Leo’s–El Paso, TX
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Leo’s Mexican Food 7520 Remcon Cir. El Paso, TX (915) 833-1189 Before writing about one of El Paso’s “classic” restaurants I try to search other material that has been written about their history and connection to other restaurants. In the … Continue reading
Pho Zero Degree–Las Cruces, NM
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Pho Zero Degree 1305 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 222-0718 Over the years I have come to expect that some of the most disappointing food in Las Cruces would be found on University Avenue across the street from … Continue reading
La Nueva Casita–Las Cruces, NM
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La Nueva Casita Cafe 195 N. Mesquite St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 523-5434 Just when I thought I knew all the best New Mexican restaurants in the Las Cruces area (with strong contenders such as Chope’s, Nellie’s, and Nopalito) I … Continue reading
New Mexican Food in Las Cruces, New Mexico–Quick Tips
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Las Cruces is the center of New Mexican cuisine in the southern part of the state, and a number of local restaurants present this style of food to locals as well as tourists who are either curious or who know … Continue reading
Los Jarrones–El Paso, TX
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Los Jarrones Mexican Food 170 E. Redd Rd. El Paso, TX (915) 581-9990 In 2019 Los Jarrones moved from its long time location at 120 E. Redd Road to a new restaurant at 170 E. Redd Rd (just up the … Continue reading
La Posta–Mesilla, NM
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La Posta de Mesilla 2410 Calle de San Albino Mesilla, NM (575) 524-3524 La Posta was founded in 1939, and has been a popular tourist destination ever since. Mrs. Josephine Griggs came from a pioneer Mesilla family, and her daughter Katherine … Continue reading