One of the best Mexican Restaurants in Las Cruces alongside El Vagon. Andele has a great salsa bar, generous portions, and just overall quality tasting food. I almost always get the 10 taco plate since it's so much food, but one day I will see how the rest of the menu fares. read more

This was our first time dining at Andele's following from many recommendations from friends. Upon walking in the door, we were greeted by a friendly hostess who sat us promptly. Our waiter, Chase, quickly came to our table to offer us drinks. Chase was very attentive throughout the entire meal. He brought our food out quickly and checked on us as we ate to ensure we were not lacking anything. Excellent service!! Now for the food... The small bowl of chips didn't have a chance to empty before Chase brought another bowl (without us having to ask). We loved the salsa bar where we were able to select the salsas that we wanted to try. We chose the traditional, jalapeño and tomatillo, pico de galio, and chipotle. We agreed that all of them were delicious. My husband had the fish tacos. The serving size was great!! He would have preferred grilled fish rather than the breaded and fried fish; but all-in-all he said it was good. (For non-fish eaters like myself, the fish smell was quite strong and overpowered the smells of the rest of our meals). My daughter got the Monster build your own burrito with chicken. She loved it and said the grilled chicken was delicious!!! My daughter's boyfriend had the chicken enchiladas Christmas (green and red sauces for those who may not be familiar). He loved it! Like my daughter, he too enjoyed the grilled chicken that came in his enchiladas. I had the cheese enchiladas Christmas with 2 fried eggs and sauce on the side. The sauces were both delicious!!!! Everyone at the table enjoyed tasting the green sauce which had a creamy and cheesy consistency with the perfect amount of green chilies and heat. The red sauce was a traditional New Mexico red enchilada sauce with exactly the right amount of heat. My single complaint about my meal is that I could have counted the number of cheese shred pieces between each tortilla of the enchiladas. All of us liked the refried beans and Spanish rice that came with our meals. read more

We are in town for New Mexico State University Softball . Our first stop was Mesilla when we came to town. We took the advice of Google when asked for a local favorite for dinner. Location is in a little strip however we know places at home that are so good in a little strip like this. Greeted right away and seated. The hostess told us about the Salsa bar. So we had to give the different types of Salsa a try along with the fresh chips that she Sat us us with. Waitress came over and took our drink order in seconds. We ordered the taco plate(beef) and Verde combination platter. Out came our drinks with an order of guacamole. Less than 5 minutes later our food came out. Our waitress was very attentive. The beef tacos were deconstructed and came with a bean soup. The beef was tender and a lot on the plate. So much that the corn tortillas couldn't hold it all. Amanda cleaned her plate. Truly enjoyed the dinner. Inside the restaurant was very authentic with plenty of seating. There is a side room that can hold even more. We always ask, would we come back? Yes we would. read more

Andele Restaurant - Dinner, 4 Beef Taco plate and Verde combination plate. - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

We were in town for 1 day and several friends told us we HAD to eat at Andele's. We arrived for a late lunch and were sat right away. Service was quick and friendly. We enjoyed the salsa bar and all of our meals. read more

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Our service was great. The food was good just not great. I had a chili relleno burrito. i could barely find the chili relleno. Very small and minimal cheese. I ordered the smothered in red sauce. The red sauce tasted like enchilada sauce with a more water consistency than normal red sauce. That too had minimal cheese. read more

Arriving at 6:30 the parking lot was full on a Thursday night. A great sign. There isn't anything fancy inside but comfortable seating and atmosphere. This is an old establish restaurant with delicious home cooked Mexican plates. Service was friendly, polite and attentive. Dishes are can be GF as your diet requires. Their 3 enchiladas were tasty, very tasty. Beans and rice and a peppery coleslaw which I haven't tasted before. My meal ended with a clean plate. Prices are reasonable. Well done. read more

If you're looking for authentic New Mexican flavor, Andele's is a must-stop in Las Cruces! The red chile is bold, rich, and everything you'd hope for if you're a traditionalist--it's a must-try. But if you lean toward green chile (and love queso), their green chile is unlike any other--more like a creamy, cheesy chile dip than a sauce. My advice? Get both and order it Christmas style. Every dish was packed with true New Mexico flavor--comforting, spicy, and incredibly tasty with amazing service. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. A total gem for locals and visitors alike! read more

Andele Restaurant - Stacked enchiladas - Christmas (1/2 red & green chile) - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

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Just a typical fast food Mexican restaurant, no seasoning on the red sauce meat and basic rice/beans. Sangria wasn't anything too special either. Chips were thick n salted good. Salsa was a bit spicy but gave my taco the help it needed. Shout out to Ben, he was a good server, checked in regularly and for getting me salsa-since back area was getting cleaned for the night. Decent priced $33 w/tip. Got recommended from front help at the Hampton Inn. Was so looking forward to good Mexican food since traveling from VA, missed our usual location and was quite disappointed at Andele. Don't need to come back here. read more

Andele Restaurant - Marinated pork w/avocado and rice and beans, 4 flour tortillas and a Side of Guacamole Sangria - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

I had the green chile enchiladas with chicken, and they were delicious. The flavor of the sauce was excellent, and this restaurant is a nice relaxed environment. read more

Andele Restaurant - Green chile enchiladas with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

This place is always hopping. Staff is nice and attentive. Food is good though I will admit the steak on its own, was not my favorite. It was sad so I've adapted and have been defaulting to the burgers which is something I never thought I'd do at a Mexican restaurant but here I am. It is very good and I continue to order it. It can get loud in here but it's a fun place read more

Andele Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

By far, this is my favorite place to eat NM cuisine in town. Their variety of salsas is just one reason. Good chips, spices are on point. Product portions match the price points. Friendly servers. Great atmosphere to unwind and relax. read more

We asked a local business owner for a great Mexican restaurant recommendation. He said go to Andele's. We were sitted immediately. Our server was very friendly. Andele's had a salsa bar, many choices including Chipotle salsa, tomatilla salsa, etc.. I ordered lunch special number 2 (green sauce). The chile relleno was topped with potatoes and beef. The cheese enchilada had queso and green chile sauce on it. It came with Spanish rice and frijoles. It was so good. The next time we're in read more

What a great unassuming spot! We had tried going to the doghouse, but the wait was long and were told we could try Andele across the street - same food, same menu. Although it was packed, we were seated promptly. Our server was friendly and answered all our question. I loved the salsa bar - so many options for everyone's palates. The pork al carbon tacos were so tasty! The fries with cheese and added beef were also really great. Don't miss this place if you're visiting. read more

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Great service and reasonable prices. I had the green cheese enchiladas and the were really good. Will go again next time in Las Cruces

We got food to-go and then came back and ate at the Andele doghouse. The green chile posole was awesome as were the salsas, tacos, enchiladas, and tamales. Will definitely come back when we come back into town. read more

Always always always a good experience! The food is consistently good! My favorite order is: enchiladas with chicken, onion, egg, and sour cream. I have ordered it way more times than I have yelped it. I highly recommend. You may have to wait, it may be busy, the price is a bit high. But, it's the best green enchiladas anywhere! read more

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Delicious authentic Mexican food and attentive staff. We always eat at Andele when we visit Mesilla.

Being from So Cal and having been to New Mexico several times, I wasn't expecting much, but the wife wanted to prove me wrong, so she picked this place and Wow! * Draft beer under $5 (for 24 oz) * Flan for $5 * All you can eat Menudo for $10, * Al Carbon Tacos for $12 (they say enough for 4, but I also used my wife's large tortilla for the remaining ingredients to make a large taco (so I'll say 5.5 tacos) * A very good Salsa Bar (the Chipotle sauce was the BOMB!) This place was awesome! read more

Andele Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

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I have been coming to Andeles and have never experienced anything like today. I had huevos ala mexicana and side of sausage, this was at approximately 10:30-11:00ish. Long story short, I have been throwing up the contents of this morning breakfast for last 3 hours . This is true a first read more

Best salsa bar in Las Cruces! The jars of original salsa are a staple in our house. The chicken flautas and posole are a must-try.

Visiting Las Cruces and took the family out for lunch. Asked for suggestions and Andele was the answer. There were seven of us and the server still managed to get everything correct and in short order to boot. We were in a room near the back all to ourselves. Very nice with plenty of space. Getting back to New Mexico is such a treat. Real green chile, red sauce and sopapillas. We had green chile enchiladas, combination plate, tacos, red chile enchiladas and of course rice and beans. Plus the pea de resistance, sopapillas with honey. Whether you're local or visiting make time for a fantastic meal. Can't wait for the next visit. read more

Ok food, poor service, excellent value on Tuesdays. Waited when we came in to be seated. The place is huge; really big. Somehow no hostess or server to greet us for several minutes. Ok, fine, though a bit frustrating because they weren't very busy. Our waiter was fairly gruff. Ok, fine, not his job to be friends, and he did make some good recommendations: get the slaw instead of lettuce and tomatoes. But, when you tell the customer no to something that they menu says yes to, an explanation is owed, and none was forthcoming. Ok, fine, but he also didn't bring the additional tortillas that we ordered. Salsas had plenty of heat, and were good. Meat was flavorful; though the beef was a bit chewy. Guacamole was good and plentiful. Beans had lots of flavor and a bit of heat. Recommendation: Go on Tuesday and share a Taco Platter. Get the pork and chicken. This is a good deal even when it isn't on special, and a spectacular deal on Tuesdays. read more

Andele Restaurant - Taco Platter for two. Lots of meat. Two bowls of flavorful beans. Plenty of guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

Wonderful food! Amazing Sopapillas. Reasonable prices. Courteous waitstaff with prompt service!

Fast friendly server. Crowded- always a good sign Marginal margarita returned without a complaint. Family friendly place. Classic Mexican restaurant read more

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Stopped by on our way from phoenix to Texas. Was rated high, figured why not. I had the flauta plate which was good. Not the best I've had but it was good. My husband had the shish kabob which the meat was super tender and he had no complaints. The hot sauces to me are literally the highlight... when it's called hot sauce, it's literally HOT. I loved it ... bought some to go! read more

Andele Restaurant - Beef flauta plate - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

An absolute must stop if you're near Las Cruces. I went into a shop and asked the clerk for her Mexican restaurant recommendation. She tried to send me to a nearby tourist restaurant. I asked, "Where do YOU go for Mexican food?" Andele she says, so we did. It was truly love at first bite. The various salsa was so fresh. Everything was flavorful, without being overdone. Two entrees was less than $30! Truly one of the best Central Region Mexican food I've had in the States. BTW, the combination plate #1 included 4 items. I thought I had to choose 2 of the 4. Husbands ordered 4 taco plate with pork. I don't generally eat pork, but he urged me to take a bite. Oh my seasonings! I wish I ate pork! Our waiter was very attentive. He was so on top of things and not just with us, but all of his tables. read more

We never pass through Las Cruces without stopping here. Husband says their Green Chile Stew is what all others aspire to. Be prepared-- salsa bar is great-- but HOT HOT HOT. read more

Andele Restaurant - Green Chile Stew - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

Consistently the best New Mexican food in Las Cruces and an absolute must-stop location when I'm in town. The green enchiladas and beef tacos al carbon are my all time favorites - the green sauce is magical! The salsa bar, cheap beers, and friendly service every time we come here add to the reasons to visit. It's a great casual spot that's perfect for small or larger groups. We always grab some jarred salsa on the way out to keep getting our Andele's fix at home. read more

The food is always consistently good and fresh! Prices are reasonable and the customer service is THE best!

Can I give this place six stars? A genuine Mexican restaurant in a world of Tex-Mex imposters. We've only eaten here once and would come back weekly if we lived in Las Cruces. The salsas on the salsa bar are incredibly good and my enchilada was also excellent. Even the rice was excellent. The service was quick and very friendly. The ambience is not fancy but somewhat fancy for a genuine Mexican place. If you are nearby you owe yourself a trip to Andele! read more

While traveling we stayed one night in Las Cruces. I ordered online and went to pick up our order at their outdoor takeout window. The young woman who helped me was friendly and professional. I knew we made a good choice when I saw the packed parking lot. Our food was still hot when I got back to the hotel, and it was delicious! read more

We we're on a road trip and we're looking for good Mexican food. I had the Verde combination plate number one and it was fantastic. Love this place. read more

Andele Restaurant - Verde combination plate number one - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

Most of the people were nice; not our waiter. I strongly encourage the management to take an honest look at one gentleman in particular: James. read more

This was a follow up visit. I was very much not impressed the first time but opted to give them a second chance to prove me wrong. That and a co-worker really wanted to go. Do we did. Service was prompt and seating was quick. The place was busy. Locals and tourists. Chips were brought to the table they were stale. A second batch was also brought they were warm but had like an old stale taste. So we passed. As you can see by the picture. My co-worker ordered the house specialty The Taco El Carbon Plate. He said it was seasoned really well but was way over cooked and tough. Very Basic his words not mine. I ordered the #3 combination. Rice n Beans were good. the Red Chile con carne was cold, the Chile Relleno was burnt. Again very basic done wrong. This may be acceptable to tourists but this will be my last visit. There are too many options here for Mexican Food. I don't know what's going on here but it needs a fixin. I'd pass if you're considering a place to eat. Don't believe the hype. It was weak and has seen better days. read more

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I love their enchiladas and they have pretty good salsa. We go there all the time with my family. It's my parents favorite place so it's all right. I like it here. read more

Oh my god this place was incredible. We stopped on a road trip and I would move to Las Cruces just to be near this restaurant. 1000/10 get the green chile burrito. read more

Carne Adovada overcooked. Service is average since Covid but need more servers! The atmosphere is terrific. Prices are decent. Salsa bar loaded. read more

Andele Restaurant - Carne Adovada - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

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Andele Restaurant was our first stop after reaching Las Cruces on a late Sunday evening. Even at 8PM, the parking lot was almost completely full, and when we walked in, we saw most of the tables occupied. Luckily, we didn't have to wait for a seat. This was our first time trying New Mexican food, so we tried to get a variety of foods. Chips and Salsa (Complimentary) - The chips seem to be fried in house, although there were quite a few broken pieces in the bowl and a smattering of whole chips on top. They were served warm and crunchy. Andele has 5 types of salsa in the salsa bar to choose from, plus jalapeno toreados. The salsa choices include chili de arbol (super smoky and the spiciest of the bunch), jalapeno tomatillo (possibly the least spicy), chipotle (less spicy than the arbol due to addition of sour cream), pico (2nd least spicy, due to addition of raw jalapeno - there was way more jalapeno than onion/tomato), and traditional red chili salsa (medium spicy). The server delivers the chips, but you can get the salsa yourself. I heard that at the Doghouse across the street (same food, but patio/outdoor dining) you can get the chips yourself. Cup of Posole ($7.20) - Delicious. Medium spicy, filled with tender chunks of pork, hominy that had a good bite, rich and savory broth. It came with generous amounts of raw diced onion, cilantro, and oddly four packets of saltines. I didn't use any of the saltines. It also came with a lime sliced in half, but it was kind of dried out and impossible to get any juice out of. Speaking to someone else, apparently there's an option of bolillo bread instead of the saltines, but we weren't given the choice when ordering. Maybe it was because I got it as an appetizer instead of the full order? Combination Plate Number 1 ($13.05) - This came with an enchilada, relleno, flauta, and green chile con carne. Texturally, there isn't much difference between the sauce and the rolled enchilada, so it was hard to tell what was what. It gets a bit lost in all the toppings. The chile relleno seemed to be hand battered and fried in a delightfully chewy batter. The beef flauta was just randomly hanging out on the side. It was fried well and crisp. The green chili con carne was nice and came with chunks of meat and fluffy potatoes, with a slight spice from the hatch chiles. Most of the plate was topped with a bunch of queso and cheddar cheese, which helped a little to mellow out the spiciness of the green sauce (it's still pretty spicy so be careful!). The accompanying Mexican rice and refried beans pretty standard, nothing special. Combination Plate Number 2 ($13.05) - Just coming in from Tucson, where the Sonoran style food we got wasn't particularly spicy, we did not expect the spice levels here. My wife regretted getting this with every bite. She is not used to eating spicy food and this absolutely demolished her. After a few bites, we had to switch plates. They put a ridiculous amount of arbol? based red sauce on the top, giving a super smoky and spicy taste. As with the Combo #1, the enchilada kinds of gets lost in all the sauce. The red chili con carne came with lots of meat and potatoes, all tender with a nice savory taste to start, then a spice that starts to build up. Don't rely on the tender chunks of potato to hide you from the spice - it's quite potent. The chicken flauta was also just randomly placed on the side here as well. The pork tamale was filled with shredded pork and smothered with that red sauce. Andele has some great food at good prices. It was a lot spicier than we thought going in so we couldn't enjoy it as much, but if you like spicy food, Andele is a great choice. read more

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Standard Mexican food (3.5/5) with nice chips and salsa bar, prompt service though the place is massive, homey and busy ambience. Stopped here while driving thru town. Shrimp cocktail had nice flavor after adding in the lime and cilantro. Combo plate #2 was tasty. Got a fish taco plate too go - I imagine it would've been better and crispier fresh, but flavors were tasty. Massive portions despite increasing prices- can't imagine how it was back in the day when prices were cheaper and portions were still massive. read more

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So full disclosure, we specifically came here for the desert and we were not disappointed. I'll get into that more a little bit later. Came in on a Sunday afternoon, and it was pretty packed, but you could tell that folks come here often and enjoy their food. Our server was Morgan, and she was wonderful. Super helpful, and even brought a friend over to help us make our dessert selections. they have a salsa bar which is always a good sign, and a pretty extensive menu of New Mexican food. Overall, I would say the food was fine. We've had a ton of New Mexican food over the years from Roswell to Gallup, and this was pretty on par. However, we had heard the hype about their pecan pie and homemade ice cream, and our expectations were exceeded. Both were absolutely delicious, and if you come in you definitely need to get the pie à la mode. If we were to drive through again, we would probably try another restaurant for food, but would definitely swing by for dessert. read more

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