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Milagro Coffee Y Espresso 1733 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 532-1042 One thing that abounds in Las Cruces which seems to do much less so in El Paso is coffee shops. Seattle probably has more per capita, but … Continue reading
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Los Compas 1120 Commerce Dr. Las Cruces, NM (575) 521-6228 On my first visit to Los Compas I found out it was a local hangout and not a well known place for tourists. This was the other Los Compas on … Continue reading
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Tandoor and Curry 7040 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX (915) 222-8860 Tandoor and Curry, which opened in 2025, is a restaurant I want to succeed. Anything that serves ethnic food that is not Mexican fills a hole in the … Continue reading
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Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant 1605 George Dieter Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 629-9898 Las Palmas is located in a strip mall in east El Paso, and it seemed to be an unlikely candidate for being one of the best Mexican restaurants … Continue reading
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During the 1960’s the country was experiencing a boom of population, economic activity, travel, and relocation to places that offered greater opportunity. Just about every city and smaller town had a chamber of commerce which was working on attracting visitors, … Continue reading
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Peppers New Mexican Cafe 2355 Calle de Guadalupe Mesilla, NM (575) 523-6700 The Double Eagle is one of the best known and most historic restaurants in the Las Cruces area, but its prices are on the high side for some. … Continue reading
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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
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Magic Bistro 5034 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 833-2121 Magic Bistro is a prominent part of El Paso’s upscale food scene, a trend that seems to have exploded in recent years. Its predecessor, The Magic Pan, operated at this location … Continue reading