Amazing! 5/5! What more could you want from the world's largest chili pepper?! Easily accessible…read morefrom the road and ample parking! Fun!

Quick little quirky roadside attraction. It's close to the freeway so you don't have to go out of…read moreyour way to see. Make the stop!

Nice open space for events in Cruces…read more It is nice open area with tapestries in the center. It even has a sun dial in the center. I practically missed it because it was impressed by the design in and of itself. The place is already set up for Christmas, but I wasn't sure if they had done a Christmas tree lighting yet. In the daytime, with the blue sky above, the tree looked beautiful though. I like that there is plenty of seating around the plaza, both covered and uncovered. The plaza is within walking distance of several eateries, casual and fine dining, and the historic Rio Grande Theater. I would like to return for the seasonal special events for sure.

We visited Plaza De Las Cruces to support their Farmers & Craft Market on a Saturday morning. It…read morewas 65 and such a bright and beautiful day already even at 9am. They have so many shops including this heavily recommended bookstore that my husband likes called Coas Bookstore. They say once you enter in that bookstore, it's hard to walk out and you will get lost. It's like a maze! The Plaza is very clean with decent parking and has excellent food and even the public is friendly and approachable. The tiles of the sidewalks are detailed and every shop is decorated for the holidays.

Updating my review of this amazing spot for moles just to add some more photos and details. Many…read moremoles later, this place is still my very favorite place for moles. They are simply magic here both in terms of flavor complexity and texture. Their texture here is truly the best. I literally was licking the plate at the end of each of these. I tried all four of their moles as plates and also as a sampler on four different occasions and all are very complex, rich, creamy and satisfying. -Mole Poblano. "A not so sweet ajillo pepper mole sauce with traditional ingredients and a touch of Oaxaca chocolate." This was the first we tried here and what brought us back for more. -Mancha Manteles mole: This mole is described on their menu as: "Sweet pineapple, red apples, fried plantain and a wonderful choice of spices make this mole a great and unique experience". This mole like their other ones came out piping hot, creamy, thick, complex and delicious. -Mole Negro: Chichilo pepper and tomatillo mole sauce with a smoky taste and a hint of ash. -Mole Verde o Pipian. Toasted pumpkin seeds and tomatillo mole sauce with a hint of hoja santa (root beer plant) My husband and I get their enmoladas stuffed with vegetables and get double serving of the black beans (rice has chicken stock so we avoid it to keep the meal vegan/ vegetarian). The plates are always piping hot and soooo yummy. When they have all four moles available they offer a sampler as well. We did this on our last visit and it was fun to revisit the 4 moles we had their side by side and compare them. I really love the ambiance out on the peaceful patio and there's cover form the sun. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

My husband, dog and me went to Paisano Cafe for the first time. We sat in the patio area which is…read moredog friendly. The patio is very peaceful, but could use some fans or misters. It also has beautiful views of the Organ mountains. The service was great. Friendly waiter. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine with tequila-lime sauce. Everything tasted fresh. The sauce was creamy, but had no flavor of lime or tequila. It also lacked salt. My husband ordered the vegan poblano pepper. The pepper was not well steamed. It was stuffed with vegetables, but it needed a side of rice. It didn't come with anything. We also got the mole sampler which came witha few tortilla chips. The tomatillo pepian was a little spicy. All lacked a little flavor and salt. I ordered a chicken breast for my dog. It was a little rubbery and dryish when I cut it. But my doggy ate it anyway.

Wine tasting and pizza, what a great combo! Hubby and I shared a flight of five reds for $12. Had a…read moremontepulciano, cab, Tempranillo, Sangiovese & Barbera. The were nice yet lighter than what I'm used to in California. Hubby had the mushroom calzone, I had the prosciutto & mushroom pizza. We both liked our dishes as the crust had a nice chew, was light with a good crisp. I was happy to be able to take half my pizza with me for another meal. The only negative was that it took awhile to get our check after we were done. A nice find in Mesilla.

One of my favorites and love the out door patio. We enjoyed our pasta with their Sangria Punch…read more Sometimes I think they forget you on the patio but usually we have a good time and not worry about it. Also the gelato is amazing and 1 scoop is enough to share!

Truly enjoyed the experience here. Dropped in on Friday eve, to pick up the wine shipment. They had…read morelive music, and the crowd was nice, everyone looked happy. I had a platter, a plate and wine of course. There was even a rainbow. Plenty of partying, can sit inside or out, or at the bar. Great place to vibe as an adult and even better for date night.

We had an amazing time. Our service was fantastic with Licho (or Lisho). The food was sooooo good!…read moreIt was me (parent), my 18 year old, and my 11 year old. We ALL loved our food! 11 year old got fish n chips. My 18 year old and I got the something we can't pronounce, but it was like beef stew. It was SOOOO GOOD! If you sit outside or on the enclosed patio, you're gonna have great views. Again, our server was the best, kindest, and made us feel welcome. All three of us felt so welcomed. It's not easy to meet all these age groups expectations. You literally just have to be a great person who has a good positive attitude. Thank YOU all for a great experience.

We had such a wonderful wine tasting experience at Amaro Winery that we ended up purchasing several…read morebottles to take home. Our server, Allison, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The pleasant owner showed up a little later and we enjoyed talking with him while we finished our tasting. We usually prefer dry reds, but Amaro has some unique sweet (not overly) wines such as Amour and Ambrosia, that we loved. We are glad that they ship to our state so we can order more wine soon. Added bonus, the patio is pup friendly in case you want to take your fur baby. Note: New Mexican wines are a hidden gem!

Local winery in Las Cruces. Great place to grab a drink in a low key environment. Lot of locals…read morethat keep coming back and a friendly place.

Heart Magazine is a free publication in the Las Cruces/El Paso areas. It's so well presented that I…read morefeel bad grabbing a complimentary copy...it feels like stealing. This magazine is only published 3 times/year so it's a hot find once a new issue is released. Heart praises women in the community, it provides resources for parenting, health, beauty, dating, careers, etc. It's about positive self improvement. After reading their articles, Heart doesn't make me feel self conscious about who I am or make me feel that I need material items to make me feel better about myself (unlike the goal of a lot of women's magazines out there). It's a great motivator. Since I'm a graphic designer, I have to note that the graphic design is exceptional...not something you would expect from a free publication. My favorite article in the Summer 2007 issue: "{Just Ask Jeff} Love & Sex: a guide to awe, shock and tingly sensations". Somehow this writer summed up most of my experience with love from grade school up to my present life. The only difference was it was told by a man's point of view...if that makes any sense. You might have to read it to understand. Pick one up today!

My girlfriend and I came in tonight and honestly... wow…read more I got the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and she got the Pesto Penne with chicken added, and both dishes were incredible. I've eaten a lot of Italian food over the years, and this was easily some of the best I've had. The Alfredo was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor without feeling heavy. The pesto penne was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. We kept trading bites because we couldn't decide which one was better. Even before the entrees came out, the salad and bread were amazing. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. Nothing felt rushed or mass-produced. You can tell there is real pride behind the food here. What stood out just as much was the hospitality. Everyone was welcoming, friendly, and made us feel genuinely appreciated. We had the chance to chat with the owner's mother before leaving, and that level of warmth really reflects what this restaurant is about. It's rare to find a place where every part of the meal hits, from the bread and salad all the way to the last bite of pasta,but Lorenzo's absolutely delivered. We'll be back, and we'll be bringing friends and family with us. If you're in Las Cruces and wondering whether this place is worth trying, the answer is yes.

I ordered delivery tonight, and was extremely disappointed in the chicken Piccata. , this was not…read morechicken Piccata it was more like soggy, paper thin, breaded chicken, in a lemon noodle soup, and really, that was not pulled off either. This dish was 24$! Outflippenrageous!! On the upside, I ordered the Green Chile sausage soup, and it was wonderful flavor wise. I think it was at the bottom of the pot, most of the veg was dissolved, but super delicious! I've had their pizza before, also not a fan, it's always so soggy. The topping choices are fabulous but I can't stand a wet pizza. But I love their chicken fettuccine alfredo!! So, in all, I now realize that I should've known when I couldn't find 1 review for the Piccata, it was not well liked. My advice, get the green chile soup, green chile alfredo or regular alfredo w/grilled chicken, and you'll be happy.