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4.2 (24 reviews)
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Chile relleno plate with rice and beans.
Frances M.

Delicious chile relleno for which Hatch's chiles are world-famous. This establishment is family-owned and the locals appear to be regular customers. Typical small town cafe with a great reputation. Service was attentive. Take the chips and salsa home.

Sarah A.

On a road trip, we stopped in for some lunch. We had planned to stop in Hatch for some shopping but this was bonus as it was lunchtime too. This is the place to go! The menu has plenty of options, the heat levels are just right and the service is fire! This is a family business and everyone is participating including their young daughter who was bringing out beverages and piping plates of food. We sat down and took our time deciding what to have. When taking our order, I was able to get my chile relleno Christmas with the red and the green. You know you are in a legit place when they don't ask about a crispy relleno. We asked about different sauces and salsas. Our server described to us a jalapeno salsa that she makes that is smooth and creamy, but she happened to be out at the moment. While we were enjoying our lunch, she came out with a small cup of the aforementioned salsa and it was still steaming from the pan. She whipped up a a batch so we could try it. I have to say it was one of the most delicious things I have tasted. I could have done a bowl of that wonderous substance. This place has been added as a permanent stop for us when going to Hatch.

Cucumber lemonade  Chips & salsa
Barbi Y.

This is a quaint little restaurant with friendly waitresses and good food. The salsa served with the chips and as so good, I would have bought a jar for the trip. I had Cucumber Lemonade and Green Chili Burger w/ onion rings that were absolutely delicious.

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Rob M.

Tiny place. Cool town. Great service. My wife had the green enchiladas and I had chicken flauta's. Here is the extent of my Spanish... MUY BUENO!! We will be back on our next trip thru town!!

Quesabirria tacos and consomme dipping space.  Perfectly executed birria.

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new favorite stop through town - we will be back for more quesabirria!! meat was perfectly tender, delicious flavor and crisp edges, yum!

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Si Senor - Combination plate w tamale

Si Senor

4.3(242 reviews)
44.5 mi
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Some of the best Mexican food east of California!…read more Great quality and great prices. We stop here every time we cross the country. Just a few blocks away from the freeway with plenty of parking.

Short background, as I understand it,... Si Senor restaurants, located in Las Cruces, Deming, and…read moreChandler, are independently owned by different members of the Castillo family (so they are not owned by the same people.... just members of the same family). This includes two Si Senors, and Si Senor Express in Las Cruces, one location in Deming, and one location in Chandler, AZ. I've been to all five. Each location offers a different level of quality, of basically the same menu (some more than others). I have reviewed the other four in their own separate reviews here on Yelp. (HINT: My favorite locations are the Lohman in LC, and the one in Chandler. I used to like the Express, but they have cut corners too much, including slicing their stuffed sopaipillas in half to only include the top portion of the pastry). The Deming location is perhaps the second least favorite of the author of this review (leaving their White Sage Ct one for last). To start with, the service was excellent. Not sure, but it seemed that family members of the owner were waiting tables and working the register. They were on point, and were doing a good job, never idle, always cleaning or preparing for the morning crowd. The food, however, wasn't up to par with the other restaurants. Ok, so maybe better than some other restaurants, just not the family's other ones... The prices at all locations are different. The Deming prices are very reasonable, and a big factor as to why we stopped here on our recent trip through Deming. The dish I ordered was to have been smothered in green chile and cheese. There was about a tablespoon of cheese, and maybe 1/8 C of chopped chile. The other thing was their weird tasting sopaipillas. Not bad, just weird. They had a hint of vanilla flavoring, making them sweet and donut like tasting. Which is ok if you have some for desert, and actually good. But I usually don't. I use them to scoop up my plate. But also, makes for some weird tasting stuffed sopaipillas. One thing of note, is that the LC and, if I recall correctly, the Chandler location, has the four 1/4 C salsas; a red, green, cream cheese and green chile, chorizo and bean. Here, there was just the one, the red, which made us sad, but it was different than the red included at the other restaurants, it was much BETTER! Really tdf. The chips were house made and really crunchy, which I like. 5 stars on the salsa and chips! Overall, would we eat here again? Sure. The price is right, the staff are spot on, and the salsa is excellent. I'll just order something else next time. They do have an "American food" portion to their menu. May be worth a try...?

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Si Senor - Lots of  to go bags.

Lots of to go bags.

Si Senor - Complimentary sopapilla with honey

Complimentary sopapilla with honey

Si Senor - Complimentary chips and salsa.

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Complimentary chips and salsa.

La Nueva Casita Cafe - Tacos Estrellas ($12.50)

La Nueva Casita Cafe

4.4(692 reviews)
33.0 mi
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Amazing service. We had a group of 15 people at 6pm on a Saturday & called in on the way. They had…read morethe tables in the back pushed together, with waters, warm chips & salsa already set out. Salsa was a very spicy. The food was good. Clean. Nice decor. Quiet. All 15 adults in our group were pleased with the choice.

A true hidden gem tucked away in the Historic Mesquite District, La Nueva Casita Cafe is a quaint,…read morecasual, neighborhood spot that made my dining companion and I feel like we were welcomed into someone's home for a meal. The historic restaurant really shines where it counts -- fantastic food, reasonable prices, and excellent service. The host was warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in for lunch, and our server offered great suggestions from the menu -- which features a wide variety of Mexican, New Mexican, and breakfast fare. I decided to get the Sopaipilla Compuesta ($15), a pair of sopaipillas topped with red and green chile. It was packed with authentic, rich flavor and made for an incredibly delicious and filling dish. My dining companion enjoyed the Veggie Omelette ($14), which was equally well-prepared, fresh, and portioned generously. If you are looking for authentic homestyle New Mexican cooking steeped in local history, La Nueva Casita Cafe is an absolute must-visit in Las Cruces!

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La Nueva Casita Cafe - Artwork on the outside of the building

Artwork on the outside of the building

La Nueva Casita Cafe - Refried Beans ($3/side)

Refried Beans ($3/side)

La Nueva Casita Cafe - Horchata ($3)

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Horchata ($3)

Hot Stuff Diner - Hot Stuff storefront

Hot Stuff Diner

3.7(28 reviews)
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I am from and live in El Paso so I am not sure why my tagline is saying San Francisco…read more We went to Hatch to buy some chili and stopped by at this diner. I am handicapped and have trouble ambulating. I liked they had a gift store connected to the restaurant and - in reality - this is why we chose it - shop and rest. I ordered a combo (chili relleno, enchilada, and taco) and my sister ordered chili relleno. Hands down the chili relleno--they were fresh and not greasy. Plus I liked they were not smothered in sauce. You can order this way but we chose not to and I am glad. People were friendly and service was good. Just like mom's....normally when I leave Mexican restaurants, we look for ice cream to help settle our stomach but this is not the case. So if you have a sensitive stomach, this is a good place to go because the food is good and it does not feel heavy in your stomach. Their gift shop is a nice quaint, good prices, good variety, and very friendly people. The prices are very reasonable. They have pots for plants and I have quite a few I purchased in El Paso but I wish I waited because prices were much better. Owner is very nice and helpful. He was unloading product, saw me struggling, and ran to help. There is not a lot in Hatch but this is one place you will want to visit even if you do not eat. They have a number of Mexican curious that are well-priced. If you are looking for metal art for your patio or yard, or those huge decorate pots for plants -- check them out definitely -- then grab a bite to eat - you won't regret - and they do take credit cards if you spent all your cash on chili like I did

My wife and I stopped here for a late lunch on a quick visit to Hatch. I appreciate local mom and…read morepop type establishments. Good value and local flavors. That's exactly what we found at Hot Stuff. My wife had a combo plate, $8.50, I had a green chile burro enchilada style w red chili , $5.50. Food was definitely home made with local Hatch Chile flavors. Other diners were feasting on very large bowls of homemade green Chile stew, tacos, and burgers. Attentive service and awesome red Chile sauce. Daily lunch specials available.

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Hot Stuff Diner
Hot Stuff Diner
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Molcajete"s - mexican - Updated November 2026

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