This place is definitely iffy. When they first opened, they were open Monday and Tuesday. Now they don't open till Wednesday because that's when Chope's used to open. Also, you don't really know what you are going to get for service. I went there for a political gathering and the waitress was so obsessed that nothing additional went on the candidates' bills that it was really uncomfortable. read more

We went here for something a little different. It did not disappoint. A different type of Mexican food. Not New Mex, not Tex Mex, and not Northern Mex, but central Mexico - Jalisco Mex. I knew familiar dishes would be a little different,.. and they were tasty and hit the spot. First, it was the salsa. It was good, had a little bite to it - not too much, and a very good, different flavor than anything I'd ever had before. The chips were "fresh", like homemade, probably from a local tortilleria, if not homemade. Exactly what I was looking for. I had the chimichanga, and it came with a choice of sauce. I chose the green. It wasn't green chile green (I DO love green chile!), it was more of a tomatillo, chile, and more mix. And it was quite good! The chimi didn't have much to it, but was very tasty as well. The meat, though shredded, was fine shredded, and therefore not stringy. It was very busy and noisy on a Sunday afternoon, mainly due to the Mariachi band. The band was very good, but also very LOUD. A few things in our meal were messed up, as well as the bill. So only 4 stars for me. Hopefully a better experience next time. Also, next time, Chile Rellenos... since a few people have raved about them here. My favorite... so we'll see... ;) Oh, and btw, this is almost right across the street from Chope's. If you've never been, but are thinking of trying Chope's, don't bother. This place is 100 x better!! Chope's is awful! read more

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I've always found the food at Casa el Camino quite tasty. I love the queso fundido. It is the nature of this dish that you have to eat it while it's hot. I've also had a chile relleno stuffed with meat, etc., and served with a green sauce that is quite delicious. The decor is colorful and very Mexican with papel picado, serapes and equipaje leather chairs. They serve a variety of unique cocktails. As I recall, the wait staff is cheerful and professional. read more

Want some ah-mazing food from a far-away part of Mexico? Come try comida típica de Guadalajara (Jalisco!) Carne en su jugo (pictured) - ¡qué rico! The richest beef and bean soup. A meat-lover's soup. Concentrated meat flavor in every bite. Usually made with flank steak, bacon, beans and tomatillo, and then garnished. I've also had the queso and shared tacos and plan to try lots more of the menu! Service - always solid This restaurant side is beautiful, semi-upscale but also cozy. Great for any occasion or romantic date night. The bar side offers a more casual vibe. Live music some nights (Thursdays?) in the bar. Full bar; their house amber is a big hit with a good friend of mine who loves Amber Bock and Shiner. read more

A gem on NM Hwy 28 located between El Paso, Tx and Las Cruces, NM. We had a great experience at Casa El Camino. Best Chili Rellenos I've ever had. Attentive service and well appointed ambiance. Looking forward to returning. read more

Service from the bar was horrible. We were seated in dining room and I ordered a margarita. It did not arrive at the table until I was half way through my meal. We looked into the bar area when we left to see if it was swamped, it was not. Dining room was not busy either. Sunday at 3:30. read more

Among the best Mexican food I have ever had. We started with the spicy Flautas as an appetizer followed by a selection of different tacos - all perfectly prepared and amazingly flavorful. The decor is charming and the unusual looking chairs are very comfortable. Last, but certainly not least, the service was friendly and efficient. Yanissa made our visit extra memorable. Kind of in the middle of nowhere, but well worth the trip from Las Cruces. Go there - you won't be disappointed! read more

The girls were really nice. all 3 of them. From the little blonde host, in the other one came and checked on us right away. Our waiteess was Evelyn. She came right away made suggestions, and got our food out to us right away. My husband loved his chicken enchiladas with a Mushroom twist and I had the steak fajitas that were tender with beans and a baked potato. They had $5 mimosas today too. Very good. read more

Casa El Camino - Whats left of my $5 Hibiscus Mimosa - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, New Mexico

If you are looking for consistently fresh awesome food, delicious drinks and a nice atmosphere...go here. The wings are hands down the best!! The sirloin tacos..amazing!! Shrimp cocktail..delish..hold the jalapeños...the jalapeños are straight from hell...much like the food consistently..hot and will melt your face off. No issues with service. read more

Tasty food, awesome ambiance and always good service! Live music nights are really fun!

Let's rate this Mexican restaurant in La Mesa FOUR and a HALF Stars...meaning quite good. When most folks around here think about dining in La Mesa they think of the Chopes family restaurant. But across the street is a new entry that is getting a lot of recognition...Casa El Camino...a more traditional style Mexican restaurant. Unlike the place across the road which specializes in New Mexican food Casa El Camino features more traditional Mexican food from the state of Jalisco. The emphasis is on traditional Guadalajaran seafood dishes and Birria. Casa El Camino is a very attractive and open restaurant with a dining area on one side and a cantina on the other. At certain times they do feature live entertainment. The restaurant is spotlessly clean and colorful. During our meal there was soft Mexican music playing throughout the restaurant. Casa El Camino has a far nicer ambiance than the place across the road. It is a very comfortable place to dine. And, the PRICES ARE QUITE MODERATE. As I entered the restaurant accompanied by a date we found an attentive hostess near the front door. She immediately led us to a table in the dining area. This hostess also served as our waitress. She was pleasant and efficient and a help with the menu. Although not the most professional of servers she was just fine. After taking our drink order she brought to the table a bowl of tortilla chips and a small rack with chopped onion and cilantro and two bottles of salsa...one green and one orange in color. The salsas were different than any others I've had around Las Cruces...very smooth with a slight kick and very, very flavorful. Rate these unique salsas an "A-." The chips were thin and flavorless. Not very good. Rate them a "C-." They need to do better here. We ordered the Queso Fundido with chorizo added as an appetizer. It was served warm on a little skillet. Accompanying it were several warmed tortillas. Served in the tortillas the Queso Fundido was very flavorful. But, after it cooled it was hard and almost useless. The addition of the chorizo didn't add much to the queso. The chorizo seemed dry and to be lacking flavor. As a result, rate the Queso Fundido about a "B." Don't know if I would order it again. My date ordered a drink which, as with most alcoholic mixed drinks these days, was fairly expensive. It was however very, very good (I did have a taste.) They called it a Chi Chi Fish (made of vodka and pineapple juice among other stuff.) Rate it an "A." She also ordered a meal with a delicious chimichanga-like burrito filled with succulent beef and covered with a green sauce and Mexican cheese. It was called a "Sincronizada" but it was not anything like a Sincronizada that is served in Mexico. It was, however, excellent. Rate it an "A-." I will probably order it the next time. I had their Birria Tacos which came with consomme and a side. Strange to say, the menu did not mention anything about sides coming with the tacos, but the waitress gave me four or five options. (Baked potato, fries, refried or whole beans etc.) I chose the fries. The consomme, served in a little decorative cup was very good. They really did a good job of straining off the fat. Rate it an "B+." The birria meat was really delicious. It had something added to it that I've not experienced previously that raised the birria to another level. The meat was outstanding. Rate it an "A." The fries were better than average. Rate them a "B." All in all, this was a nice dining experience that offered something new and didn't cost an arm and a leg. We look forward to our next visit and trying other options. FOUR and a HALF STARS for the dining experience...just 30 minutes south of Las Cruces. read more

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Food was excellent as were the drinks. Birria Tacos I have been to Chope's in La Mesa numerous times. Chance on their being open is hit or miss. Casa El Camino selection is better than Chope's and is huge hit. read more

This place is worth the drive. Amazing food! Amazing service! We have made several return visits and they never disappoint. Our new favorite spot. read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Las Cruces (La Mesa)!! The service is great and the food is delicious! And they have a a crème brûlée martini that is so, so good!4 read more

Casa El Camino - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, New Mexico

Have you been aching to try some authentic Mexican food that is not TexMex? Desiree took care of us in super clean dining room explaining each item on the menu. A sample consommé used for their marinated meat is offered to stir your taste buds, the Jalisco style roasted flavor soft tacos with shredded pork birria style marinade was to die for. Rojas Poblano peppers are awesome! We also had their flautas in a hot volcanic stone bowl called a molcajete. It felt like mini-travel vacation to Jali! I'll be going back! read more

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Yum. You cannot get these flavors anywhere in this region. Excellent food. Excellent service. Nice environment, though when they are really busy, it can be a little loud. We like to go in the middle of the afternoon on a Friday or Saturday and it's pretty quiet. Be sure and order the queso fundido with chorizo. read more

The food is amazing and so is the staff. Some of the best food in the area. Well worth the drive.

We have eaten here a number of times - breakfast, lunch and dinner - and everything was fantastic! It is not your normal regional restaurant, but a variation on a number of dishes and some I've never had. I've not had any meals I would consider as mediocre at all - each was unique and delicious. Very clean and good staff. Highly recommended! read more

The food is always outstanding! The bar service is fantastic! Try the rajas and don't skip the Molcajete. Yum!!