Great local spot. Reminded me a bit of home in the best possible way. A colleague brought me here after advising it was another's favorite local spot. I've passed it countless times and it seems almost tucked away and so easy to over look. The chorizo was flavorful. The eggs weren't hard cooked which is so easy to do but not here. Service was friendly and efficient. Not crowding or hovering. The right amount of attentiveness. A very chill place. I could absolutely come back and try more dishes on the menu. read more

Delicias Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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My son who lives up north in Rio Rancho loves Delicias Cafe's enchiladas suizas. I decided to order a platter to take them to him the following day, so I refrigerated them. It is a three enchilada platter with a side of refried beans, rice and a cup of soup. I asked to replace the soup for another order of rice. The food was almost $16 + tax and tip I paid $18.98. Too expensive for a comparable meal in other similar restaurants. Definitely not for me. read more

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I love eating here. The breakfast are so good! The colorful decor really shouts "Ole"!

My dining experience today at Delicias Cafe was about Four and a Quarter Stars....meaning quite good. The table I dined at was a bit wobbly, the refried beans were mediocre at best, (as they have always been!) and the chips and salsa were below average. On the positive side, the food was prepared and on the table quickly, the service was really efficient and pleasant, and the atmosphere was fine. Today I ordered my favorite meal at this restaurant...their Carnitas Plate. The chips were ok...nothing special. Rate them a "B-." The salsa had a pronounced tomato flavor and consistency. Rate it a "C." It was equivalent to that found in an Old El Paso jar. The refried beans were mushy and lacking flavor. They have never improved these over the years. Rate them a "C" or perhaps a "C-." The Spanish rice was fairly good. Rate it a "B." The meal was accompanied by a bowl of beef and vegetable soup. The soup was fairly good with some large beef chunks and freshly cut vegetables. But, the broth was a bit weak. Rate the soup a "B." Good but nothing too special. Three white corn tortillas accompanied the meal wrapped in foil. But, the reason why I return to order this meal is the Carnitas Pork itself and the special orange sauce they serve with the pork. Simply put, their preparation of the Carnitas pork is "PERFECTION." The pork chunks are slightly crisp on the surface and tender and juicy inside. The flavor is superb. Rate the Carnitas an "A" meaning exceptional. The special sauce they serve with the Carnitas is also top drawer. Delicious. Rate this sauce also an "A." Overall, the quality and flavor of the Carnitas and sauce overcome the negatives about dining here. The Carnitas pork is the best to be found in the city. read more

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The food and service is good. The restaurant has acute Mexican style for decor. We love their combination plates. They come with the best soup. read more

This place doesn't deserve 3.5 stars. The wait staff is friendly, they are always available and prompt with their chips and salsa. Coming from California this place is an awesome experience. The ambiance is bright and colorful and with the locals showing I ok in 12-24 size parties, they are willing to accommodate any one. The kitchen staff is fast and accurate. Some serious love is poured in this place. Caldo de res was a welcomed gift. Reminds me of the love from a Peruvian spot I frequent in Moorpark, CA. read more

Delicias Cafe - Combo #2. Chile relleno , taco , and enchilada. All my faves. Super fresh, made with love and the rice is on point!!! - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Not a fan that they charge 3.5% of your bill if you use a debit or credit card. Also, not a fan that they automatically add 18% gratuity on your bill. Tips and how much to tip should be the customer's choice and left to their discernment and not a mandate because the restaurant does not wish to raise staff wages. We ordered a vege omelette and a spinach omelette. They did not offer cheddar cheese although the menu stated they offer cheddar cheese. The omelette was a bit overcooked so a bit dry. The hash browns were a very slim portion and a bit overcooked. Loved the decor and ambience was festive and colorful. Food server very friendly and efficient. read more

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Literally tasted like comfort food to me. Service was great and place is welcoming and clean. read more

Delicias Cafe - Enchiladas Suizas - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Ordered Chiles en Nogada and beef taco plate. The chiles and tacos were very good. The chiles were stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, apples, almonds and other ingredients...it was delicious. The only down side was the tepid sweet cream that covered the chiles was tepid/cold, so it cooled the chiles down. Pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top was a nice touch. Tacos were very good. Plate came with rice and refried beans. The beans were tasteless. Rice, okay. Ambiance...we went there for dinner, early evening, the restaurant was nearly empty. We seated ourselves in a booth near a window. While walking to the table we noticed flies everywhere. Not just a few, lots of them. We almost walked out, but stayed. The flies pestered us during our entire meal. We should have left. Well, we are not going back. This is restaurant hygiene 101. There is no way servers and management were not aware of the flies. Service was friendly and decent. Although our server did forget to bring a beer that I ordered, so we had to ask someone else to get it. With a nearly empty restaurant, little details like that should not be missed. read more

A couple of days ago I ordered a take out order and I didn't leave a tip, I usually don't leave any tip on a takeout order. I noticed that they had charged me more than the original amount. Somebody put a 32% tip themselves and stole from me. Never going back here again!! read more

Placed and order online this morning ON THEIR OWN WEBSITE BECAUSE IT ALLOWS YOU TO DO SO. It charges my card and then I get a text message saying they aren't confirming the order and so it is going to cancel our order and we will receive our refund within 3-5 business days. I call the restaurant and they are rude about the whole situation and say we don't do orders through our website only doordash! So then WHY DOES IT ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO PLACE ORDERS ON YOUR WEBSITE?? read more

We have eaten here many many times now. I believe it has the best red salsa for chips in town (Green #1 goes to Nopalitos). We often bring home to salsa when we dine here. Posole. That is all. The best and only green posole I have found in town. Two sizes. Just get the big one. You can take home the extra - if there is any. The huge buttered bread is greasy enough to add great flavor when you dip it in the soup. This is my favorite posole in town. But three's nothing here that's not good depending on your taste. This is very authentic Mexican food. I often stop by to get food to go. It's pretty quick. I've never had a to go order messed up here either! read more

Delicias Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Come in for a quick lunch and the service was good. You are served with a nice basket of chips and salsa. The salsa was great. I ordered a burrito and it was good. Not amazing but good. The staff did not really check on us to see if we needed anything. With so many choices in Las Cruces, not sure if I will come back often. read more

Delicias Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Ordered through DoorDash. Sent wrong food. Ordered Caldo de Res, received Caldo de Pollo. When I called the one who answered said the lady that prepared the order said she made the correct food. I asked if they wanted a picture. Still argued. I again asked if they wanted a picture! Then said they cannot refund the money and I would have to come get the correct food. After I already PAID for DoorDash! I ordered because I am very sick. Drive back only for them to be very rude and act surprised that it was chicken! Then to find out they have their own delivery service and no offer or apology. Never eat there again. Poor customer service!!! read more

Delicias Cafe - Caldo de Res ordered. Received Caldo de Pollo! - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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This place has amazing food. I was very impressed. Would highly recommend. They provided excellent customer service. read more

Delicias Cafe - Carne Asado Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

First time here and can't say it was worth a repeat visit. I had the panela flautas. They came with rice and beans and the typical toppings plus panela crumbles on top. They were standard. I got a caldo de res t hff at valve with it and it was pretty bland. My husband tried the menudo but it too was pretty basic. We got a side or gorditas de chicharron prensado and those were pretty pork tasting. I did not like them. The serve you chips and salsa and the salsa was too tomatoey and not spicy. The horchata drink was good but not the cantaloupe drink. The service was on point and the only reason I gave it a higher star rating. read more

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Food was quite good! We arrived on a Saturday morning. We did not have to wait for a table. I ordered the huevos rancheros with carnitas. Very unique dish, tbh. I only wish the carnitas were a little more golden, but overall, a great meal. We definitely plan on returning. Very friendly service. read more

We've been to Cafe Delicias several times. We love it. The food is excellent, the service is excellent as are the wait staff. For me, the ambiance makes one think they just stepped into Mexico. Definitely one of my favorites. I love the food so much I literally forget to take pics of my food! read more

I called and placed an order. They told me the burrito would be ready in 15 minutes. I get there and come to find out they were out of Chile relleno, which is fine, simply order something quick and easy. So, I got a Red chile meat burrito with beans. I got to work and the first few bites were good. I started to get pieces of meat and literally all the pieces of pork I got were nothing but fat. It killed the vibe. Ended up throwing it away. Only food thing that came out of this was the free sprite they gave me because they were out of the relleno. I've given this places too many second chances. Never again will I go to Delicias. read more

Delicias café is one of the few places in Las Cruces where you can find chilaquiles, and they're good! Their hangover recovery special is excellent, I recommend it a lot. The restaurant is gorgeous because the decoration includes many details from the Mexican culture. Prices are affordable. Great place! read more

Delicias Cafe - Menudo and chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Used to get breakfast all the time, but a few orders have been wrong. And I don't think the hash browns are real potatoes. And the beans? Stopped going there for breakfast. read more

I never give 5 stars. Ever. But this place does not disappoint. It's like the way mom made Mexican food, back i mexico, without my mom ruining my meal with all the small talk. Can I give an extra 5 stars here. Honestly, the Waitresses here are the best, they take care of you. It's never a disappointment like the wanna be Mexican places up the road that makes you want to shoot yourself with their dog pooh Mexican food. Yes I'm talking to you si señor read more

Attentive and warm service. Ordered the Chile Colorado con Carne with Eggs, hash browns and frijoles. Everything was good, but the meat was disappointing, it had gristle and fat in it. The restaurant itself need a little deeper cleaning, there's food splattered on some areas. If they provide a bit better meat and clean the place, I'll definitely give it a higher rating. read more

Been saving my opinion until I had enough experience with Delicias Cafe to give a sound review. Today represents my fourth time enjoying the most authentic Mexican food in Cruces. Preparense! The staff treats you very well, but they will speak to you in Spanish no matter your looks of confusion. It's great and fun, imo. Wonderful food experience. read more

Delicias Cafe - a wooden sign with a horse and rider - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Enchiladas Suizas, Chilaquiles Delicias, Caldo de Rez & the Posole are The place could be cleaner but their food is delicious so I often just do takeout! A must when in Cruces! read more

Delicias Cafe - seating & menu - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

I haven't been here since the remodel but was reminiscing about their flautas. I ordered the basic flautas with no garnish. The chips and salsa had a nice flavor and the complimentary soup wasn't too bad either. The main thing that bothered me was how unhygienic this place was. It's a Tuesday night and it's dead. The servers weren't doing anything and couldn't even have to decency to clean up their own tables. There was food fragments all over the floors, seats, and tables. My flautas had a good amount of garnish on them. If I wanted a salad I would've ordered one. The rice was oily as heck and the food wasn't even hot- just the flautas. I wasn't pleased. Even with the nice outside remodel, it was the same on the inside. Not impressed.. read more

Delicias Cafe - Dirty floor - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Unfortunately their food and customer service ain't what it use to be. Food is unflavored, cooks don't know the difference of making an egg sunny side up vs over easy. Only good thing now is their salsa and chips. Sad to say I won't be going there anymore. read more

The staff is extremely friendly and the food is amazing and very reasonable. The establishment was clean and they always were sanitizing after each customer was finished and had left. Our server was Yesenia and let's just say she was extremely friendly and attentive to us and extremely helpful. I ordered the Gordita with a side of rice and green chili on the side. The hamburger was seasoned perfectly and full of flavor and the chili was creamy and had just the right amount of spice I really enjoyed this place from their service to their food it was amazing. I will definitely be coming back here from time to time read more

Delicias Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Excellent food and service!!! They make a great Michelada and the welcome soup is awesome. The tacos and enchiladas are just like "Moms"and the salsa is robust !!! This is the place for great Mexican food. read more

I ordered a spinach omelette with feta cheese and asked for grilled onions and double the beans, no rice. I originally asked for whole beans & they said they only serve refried beans. They brought my order and the onions were not grilled, they were big and chunky. They brought a second order of the same thing and the cook didn't put any feta in the omelette and they did not double the beans. They brought cold feta, which really didn't taste good because it wasn't cooked with the omelette which was part of the order. The worst thing was that their so-called refried beans were clearly out of a can. They had no flavor. By this time, my friends were already done with eating their food. I didn't want them to fix my order because I would be the only one eating. Needless to say, I didn't eat their food. They did not apologize for messing up my order two times! They didn't offer refills. My husband's so-called steak & eggs came and should have been called paper and eggs because their steak was as thin as paper and had no flavor to it. read more

Lots of interesting and authentic Mexican food choices on their menu. A lot of these dishes are not available at any of the other Mexican restaurants in town. Good food at reasonable prices. Charming and very attentive service. Plan to keep on coming back until I've tried everything they offer. read more

Nice renovation... but the "Richness" of our favorites seem lacking now. Beans were the most flavorful in the area but now I need to add salt and pepper to bring it up a notch. Tortillas still a hit with us all. Sadly the Barbacoa is tasting "healthier".... not much fat ...lol. Still plan to enjoy and hoping favorites improve to how they were before the building's renovations and cooking/preparation alterations... read more

Delicias Cafe - Coffee and Awesome Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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My favorite Mexican restaurant in town. They have a nice atmosphere, and great service. They're food was great. I love their tostadas.

Came in to pick up an order to go, the gentleman at the register didn't acknowledge me until after several minutes. During the entire transaction there was never a welcome, thank you, or have a nice day or even eye contact. The food is good but the bad customer service keeps me from coming here more often. read more

We went to Delicias Cafe this morning for breakfast. My wife had the spinach omelet and I had the cheese omelet with chorizo. Both of our breakfasts were accompanied with refried beans and hash browns. Both of our meals were very good. Service was excellent. read more

I was disappointed...the Caldo De Res seemed watered down and my rolled tacos or fIautas, were the tinniest four fIautas I've ever seen! They must have cut the corn tortillas in half to make each. They were about $13...not worth the price. It also seemed that they spread a small spoonful of beans. Was I singled out or is it because inflation was rearing its ugly head? Whatever it was, it's a shame because this pIace used to be better. read more

Went with my family yesterday for lunch. The beef caldo ROCKS! LOTS of chunks of beef. Most places are stingy with the beef. I ordered the Enchiladas Rojas. Gotta love the New Mexico chili flavor. The waiter was very friendly. The prices were very reasonable. This place is a must when in Las Cruces. read more

Food came out cold today. All of it. They were not busy and had full staff from what we could see. There is NO excuse for serving cold food, especially Huevos rancheros. They offered me another plate but I had hurriedly eaten most of mine so it wouldn't get any colder. read more

Delicias Cafe - Enchiladas Montados - Mexican Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

If I could leave zero stars I would. Service is horrible and I felt discriminated the entire time. We waited 20 minutes after the hostess took our drinks and never brought them out. We were about to walk out until we were finally asked if we've been helped and I decided to give them a second chance. Never again. Our server visited us only to bring us the food and drinks and we never saw her again. They need to train there employees manners, as someone who works in customer service this is no way to treat your guests. read more

Was in Las Cruces for work when I was fortunate enough to happen upon Delicia's. I think I was looking for a different spot, but I got lost and found Delicia's. Being from So Cal, I love me some ghetto style, simple, extremely fattening Mexican food. And based on this lone sample, I would put New Mexico right behind California as far as good homey Mexican grub. (I did shove a gas station green chile, bean and cheese burrito down my throat the night before and was quite impressed.) It had been over 20 years since my last stop in NM, so I had to reacquaint myself with the red and green chiles. Unfortunately, my travel companions insisted on Olive Garden (WTF??) the night before. I was out voted three to one. So I had one shot in the morning to get it right before my flight when I found Delicia's. And get this...I am not much of a breakfast person, but my meal there was awesome! I had the Huevos Divorciados, medium. They were awesome. It was hash browns, beans with cheese, and one egg on a tortilla with green chile, and one egg on a tortilla with red chile. Delicious, and very simple. I definitely got my chile fix. Less than $11 for breakfast special, iced tea, tax ,and tip. The complimentary chips were nothing too special, but the salsa was the bomb and had some kick to it. It is a very basic set up, basic and simple. To me, that is part of the charm. As Orion S pointed out, yes, the wait staff looked like they were dressed for a night at "da club", complete with high hair and heavy eye makeup. I loved it. Again, for me, part of the charm. And my waitress with the low cut top was on point! Cute and friendly to the one vanilla in the joint. It must have been clear I was an out-of-towner, and she made sure to invite me back when I return to Las Cruces. She was a cutie, as was most of her co workers. That is worth a + 1/2 star, at least! No shame in their game. I mean, we know that most restaurants use Mrs. Butterworth's containers refilled with generic pancake syrup. We know this, so don't assume we are idiots. Delicia's, however, had Great Value (WalMart brand) syrup on the table. I love that! If I ever find myself in Las Cruces again, I will be certain to stop by Delicia's and try their lunch or dinner. Give it a shot, peeps! Support your local businesses!!! read more