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Dick's Cafe

3.0 (117 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Barbeque, American
Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Rolled tacos
Walt R.

To the point. Good food Good $ Nice staff Pit stop for bike repairs, dealer recommended Dick's next door.. Nice diner feel to the place, clean, busy.. Desiree' recommended the rolled tacos and was spot on.. chips and salsa had nice kick...

The big reveal.
Alex J.

This is a type of place that I'd expect to find on Route 66, not on Interstate 10. It has that dive charm, kind of like it's hanging on by a thread. But don't let its look fool you. Dicks is thriving. It has a steady stream of locals, and a few of us tourists giving them plenty of business. Their food of course is driving its success. The servers don't hurt the popularity either. They're on top of their game, and with a smile. The menu sports both American and Mexican fare. They even had bbq muddling up the decision. Bar-B-Q in New Mexico? Hmmm... who knew? Seeing how I'll be in the Tennessee motherland soon, where bbq is an art, I decided to leave that option to the less fortunate. The green chili cheeseburger is what I settled on. Nice choice Alex J. You done good, cause good it was. The burger was thick, juicy and it came with all the fixings. What made the thing fantastic was the green chili. It's kind of like a relish. Extremely flavorful. Check out the picture. I pulled the cheese back so you can see it. Smart move capping the chili with the cheese. It holds it in place. Well, almost. There'll be some dripage, which is cool. It'll drip right on to the fresh cut fries. Oh, get the fries instead of the chips. Drenched fries are much better than limp chips. Quick Tip: Keep an eye out for a stray fly (thus the dive charm moniker) They're hungry too. I caught one sniffing around my chili drips. But I wasn't about to let it munch on any of that green gold. I brushed it away and it flew over to some other plate. Probably wanted to get a taste of some of that New Mexico BBQ.

Dick's Cafe: the fries were burned and tasted like they were fried in old oil. There is no excuse for putting them on a plate. Terrible.

After a number of years I decided to give Dick's Cafe another try. I was a little hesitant considering some recent reviews but what the heck; let's go for it. I did want to once again try their green chile cheeseburger and despite previous experience with greasy fries I decided to give them another shot also. With only one young lady waiting tables out front of the house it took seven or eight minutes to be greeted and given a menu. The restaurant was moderately busy with the average customer being age 45 to 75 years old and most wearing baseball-style caps. There were a lot of tables, a few booths, and a counter with bar stools. The overworked waitress was responsible for everything, yet, she remained pleasant and did a good job. After ordering she brought a basket of chips and some salsa to the table with my drink. The chips were pretty good and rate a "B" or "B+." The salsa was somewhat thick and was the classic Las Cruces salsa. It was a little high on the heat scale. Rate it a "B" to a "B+." The burger and fries arrived within about twelve minutes or so. The burger's sesame seed bun was toasted on the grill and had a nice flavor and texture. The lettuce and tomato and pickles were fine. The meal included some little packets of mayo and mustard if I wanted to use them. There was not a lot of green chile on the burger...a bit of a disappointment. The burger patties were hefty and thick. They were a bit dry and WAY UNDER SEASONED. This was a bland burger. Overall, this was a "C+" burger or perhaps a "B-" burger...not terrible but not really good either. The fries, oh those fries! They were presented on the plate DRY AND BURNED. I tasted a few and they tasted like they were cooked in old oil which might explain the burned and dried out condition they were in. These fries were COMPLETELY INEDIBLE. Rate them an "F." It is unbelievable that Dick's cooks could put such fries on a customer's plate. They were the worst fries I've ever had. For today's dining experience rate Dick's around Two and a Half Stars....meaning below average. I think I've been to Dick's Cafe for the last time. I still can't believe they served those atrocious fries to a customer.

This used to be the bun of my burger. What a lump of yuk.

Not much good to like tonight at Dick's Cafe in Las Cruces, NM on 11/10/23 at 5:00ish. I ordered a hamburger, well done, with green chili, bacon, to include the usual veggies and mustard, fries. What I got... My burger patty was supposed to have been well done but was medium rare, clearly pink and soaked with some juicy stuff. The mustard was at least 1-tablespoon, or a bit more (see pic below), loaded onto the top bun. The green chili was full of juice - what is that about... By the time I picked the burger up, the bottom bun was mush. I asked for a dry bun. When it arrived, the other half of the bun was soggy so I simply discarded the soggy dough and ate what I could of a now open faced burger, half raw. The fries smell of old oil. The bacon didn't taste like bacon, more foreign than just "off"... but it did look like bacon. So what was good about Dick's? The nostalgia of it still existing. A very good a patient server who I still tipped because she did well and it wasn't her fault that the kitchen staff didn't cut the mustard. Another server made sure my table was wiped clean and made sure I had a good tall glass of water. Salsa was great. The chips... no so much. Soggy, poor flavor. The attached pic is what was supposed to be the buns my burger was served on. Instead, the bottom was soggy and mushy, and the top loaded with "a ton" of very wet mustard. No Gem, but a sorry jam of mushy bread. Again, service was great.

House salad
Alex W.

Just your average run of the mill greasy spoon type place. The service was minimal with a decent salad and green chili burger. Everything was prepped and cooked well but lacked much flavor. Will probably stop by every now and then because it's close to campus and wanting a beer.

a person holding a glass of beer
Leslie W.

Don't eat here. I should end the review there. But because I take Yelp kinda serious I'll explain why. You get complimentary chips and salsa. But the chips were stale and the salsa lacked any heat. The side salad we both got with our meal had HUGE pieces of lettuce with some really sad and wilted and old lettuce hidden under them. Seriously take the slimy greens out of the lettuce bin already. I had been wanting to try the chicken fried steak since a co-worker told me this place had a decent one. It wasn't over breaded and it wasn't cooked to rocklike consistency. But it was also some previously frozen piece of prebreaded meat less than a half inch thick. The gravy had no flavor. Seriously...none. And it came with fries instead of mashed taters. The fries were okay. When the wife saw the steak prices she decided it was a good deal and tried to order the T-Bone. Sold out. So the rib eye. Sold out. Ok...how about the 16 oz Top Sirloin. They have it! Yay! She ordered it medium rare...almost mooing. It came out no where near a 16 oz steak. No where near a top sirloin and well done. It was almost too tough to eat. She asked for some A-1 to make it edible. They didn't have that either. So Heinz 57 rescued the shoe leather. This was the worst meal I've had out in a long time. Our server was very sweet though. It gets an extra star because the place has huge mugs of beer for $5.50 and some decent beers on tap.

Dick's Cafe Salsa (to buy at the restaurant)
Brandi P.

Dick's is a hidden gem that has the best green chili cheeseburgers in Las Cruces. The hamburger meat is the most tender and juicy I have ever eaten before. The atmosphere is a classic diner establishment (like Back to the Future movie but a slightly updated look). The staff are all friendly so while you are waiting there is a jukebox to play music or you can sit outside and eat the free chips and salsa. They jar their own fresh salsa which has a great little kick of heat and a jar is $5. They serve breakfast, Mexican, and American Diner food. Highly recommended giving this restaurant a try, and the salsa makes perfect gifts for family or friends!

Welcome to Dick's.

No frills, local breakfast was what we were looking for and that's what we got. My omelet was buried in green chilies...way too many to eat. Friendly waitress and endless coffee refills. Unfortunately, I'm a tea drinker and they were out of tea.

Christmas wet burrito
jessie a.

I have always gone to Dicks for their burgers but this time I went to try something different. The place was pretty empty for a Thursday after lunch. We got to our booth and received their complimentary chips and salsa. I ordered a queso (which came in a very small dish, smaller than I remember) but went down so fast I didn't get a pic in. LOL! I had the mexican plate with two green cheese enchiladas, green chile, rice n beans. The enchiladas were sub par. Nothing to rave over. The chile verde though was the star of the show. It tasted like abuelita in some pueblo had it slowly simmering for hours on her wood stove. All the right flavors were there. The meat was so tender and juicy. The Hatch chiles were chunky and clearly vying for center stage. If you like spicy, that day was the day it came out spicy (as the waitress said). Hubs ordered a wet christmas burrito, half red half green. The burrito was of a substantial size and had the same filling my chile verde was made out of. He really enjoyed it and said the smokiness of the red calmed the fire of the green chile. . I almost didnt mind not ordering my usual double Hatch green chile cheeseburger. Almost-being the operative word because the patron beside us ordered it and the smell was amazing. Overall, a good late lunch.

Free salsa and chips - salsa is spiiicy

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Las Cruces institution for hamburgers! Go where the locals go! THe service will be slow but you are in New Mexico so chill out and relax.

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You cant go wrong with a Big Dick burger w/ special sauce. Hottest damn salsa in town too. Gawd I love that place.

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Great service and great food. The hamburgers were great! Enchiladas were good too. The red sauce is a bit spicy, but yummy.

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4.5(670 reviews)
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I only came inside to order takeout so I cannot speak to dining in…read more What I can say is that I was greeted immediately, the staff were so fast and on top of everything, they were all extremely nice and professional. I ordered two breakfast burritos with eggs, sausage and cheese. They came out in less than 5 min and the prices are great for the size of the burritos. They had wonderful flavor and came with plenty of delicious home made salsa. Love this place and can't wait to come back!

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I came into town to help care for my uncle while he was battling cancer. This was not his first…read morefight. It was his seventh round with a different cancer. He has beaten stage four cancer three separate times. Needless to say, his career military background and having just retired in October 2025 served him well. He has faced every diagnosis head-on like the true American soldier he is. During one of our quiet conversations, he shared something that clearly weighed on him. He was heartbroken that he never got the chance to take his wife out for their 55th wedding anniversary in December because he was in the hospital. The next day, I asked him a simple question. If you could pick one restaurant within a 100-mile radius, just one, where would you want to go once you had your strength back? Without hesitation, he said La Posta. Over the next few weeks, a lot changed. He was released from the hospital. He slowly began to regain his strength. First the cane went away, then short walks turned into longer ones, and eventually he was even driving himself from LC to EPT for doctor's appointments. When I finally asked if he felt strong enough to go to that meal we had talked about, he lit up. He started telling me stories. How his father used to bring him to La Posta. How it had remained top notch throughout the years. He went into detail about every menu item he loved. But the one thing he really wanted me to understand was the ambiance. You will get it when you are there, he told me. I called to see if they took reservations. We were not even sure they did. A young woman named Priscilla answered the phone. I explained the situation. My uncle was finally strong enough to return to his favorite restaurant, one that held a lifetime of memories, and he had missed celebrating his 55th wedding anniversary. I told her I wanted to surprise them and make the night unforgettable. I even mentioned I was planning to have flowers delivered. Priscilla did not hesitate. She immediately connected me with her manager, Teresa. I asked if we could have a larger table than one meant for three people because my uncle wanted to order everything. Honestly, I just wanted him to eat, to enjoy himself, to feel normal again. Teresa agreed without question. Then something unexpected happened. Teresa explained that Priscilla was a single mom of two who had recently started a floral business on the side and truly wanted to help make this night special. She asked if it would be okay to involve her. Of course, I said yes. I was transferred back to Priscilla and told her to go big. No expense spared. I gave her full creative freedom and an unlimited budget. Unbeknownst to me, Priscilla partnered with a friend who specialized in balloon arrangements. What she created was nothing short of breathtaking. Place cards. Multiple floral centerpieces. An ornate floral display. A large professional sign welcoming my aunt and uncle to the restaurant. She handled everything with grace, professionalism, and kindness, even as our party grew from three people to thirteen. And then the story took a turn. The day before the dinner, my uncle was rushed into emergency surgery. Suddenly, everything was uncertain. Half the family canceled to stay at the hospital. We kept Priscilla updated as events unfolded. Not once did she complain. Not once did she lose her composure. She adapted to every change with pure professionalism and empathy. She even adjusted the floral arrangements when we decided to bring flowers and food to the hospital instead. That is when I learned that the owners of La Posta had been informed of the situation. The male manager on duty, and I regret not remembering his name, passed along a message from them expressing their deepest condolences and gratitude. He also shared that they wished they could have been there to meet my uncle. There really are still good people in this world. After her shift ended at 4 p.m., Priscilla went to pick up her kids and then came back to the restaurant just to meet me. She walked me through everything she had created and explained the work behind it. When I asked how much I owed her, she paused and said she wanted to bless my family and could not accept payment. I was overwhelmed. Her work would have easily cost four to five hundred dollars. I insisted on tipping her at the very least, and she reluctantly agreed. The food that night was incredible. We had a wonderful server, and the food was amazing. We ordered extra meals to go so my cousins could bring my uncle his favorite dishes back to the hospital. It was a small way to lift his spirits during one of the darkest moments our family has faced. My uncle asked me to thank you for the food. And I want to thank everyone at La Posta for the hospitality, the compassion, and the humanity. When my uncle regains his strength and comes home again, we will return with his wife so he can finally give her the 55th wedding anniversary dinner they both deserve.

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4.1(683 reviews)
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One of the best Mexican Restaurants in Las Cruces alongside El Vagon. Andele has a great salsa bar,…read moregenerous 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.

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3.4(11 reviews)
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The smell when the door was opened was amazing. It was a bit like home which was nice. The food…read morehowever tasted like a different story. I now understand the "greasy" comment regarding the tacos. Yes, they were a little bit but it wasn't horribly offensive. Also, tacos can simply be a little greasy. It's fine, not a deal breaker. The tacos were very small portions, a bit smaller than the street tacos I'm used to. The carne asada was OK. It had a decent flavor but was like "pow" flavorful or OMGosh I have to have more. It satisfied my craving. The carnitas were also OK. Nothing super exciting. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here for food but wouldn't be offended to have it again. I appreciated that it's also a small store which sells a variety of meats with some decent sales. Spices and a small amount of fresh produce. Customer service was pleasant and efficient.

Chaviras a local food market with two locations in Las Cruces. They also prepare mostly Mexican…read morefood items to take out. This location even has drive through service. They have butcher shop for those looking for fresh meat. Chaviras has a great selection of fresh Mexican pastries, fresh produce and a selection of frozen food options and canned goods. My wife and I picked up a couple of bean and cheese burritos to take home. I just wish that they didn't use LARD on their beans, as we do not eat pork. As an observation, Chavira is a Spanish family name.

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4.3(395 reviews)
1.4 mi
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You gotta come here to believe this. This is Andele's Dog House? Thinking it had something to do…read morewith hot dogs. Not a chance. This is the ultimate in dog friendly New Mex -Mexican food. We're both indoor and outdoor seating, you have to be out of your mind not to sit out door next to the fireplace. This is New Mexico in the winter at its best. So on this trip, I was after the ultimate chili relleno. They are excellent here. I'm a Pan Fried guy. None of that baked in the oven nonsense. Of course you can get them covered in red sauce or green sauce, but the queso sauce here is really great. Sopapillas here are also simply outstanding for dessert. Go for the plain. The wait staff are delightful. Helpful efficient, and don't pester you. Bring your dog.

First time in New Mexico and couldn't miss indulging in southwestern cuisine. Andele's dog house is…read morevery casual and affordable with a nice dog-friendly patio. Indoor space is quite small. Service is fast and friendly. My girlfriend and I ordered beers, the chile con queso, and two combination plates (one green one red). My favorite item was the chile con queso, served with warm tortillas. Grabbed some pico de gallo from the salsa bar to top the queso with and it was fabulous. Combo plates were good and hearty. I'd recommend the red one over the green - the pork tamale was the best item, followed by the enchilada. I didn't care for the flauta, which felt overcooked and dry. Overall enjoyed my experience.

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Andele's Dog House - Patio sign

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Dick's Cafe - mexican - Updated May 2026

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