Sunrise Kitchen Cafe

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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...?

Lots of to go bags.

Complimentary sopapilla with honey

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Complimentary chips and salsa.

Tacos Mirasol

4.5(149 reviews)

Great food served by the nicest people. The restaurant is clean. They served the best carne asada…read moretacos I have ever had.

Stopped in to pick up food to go for the family. The young girl behind counter was nice but it was…read morethe end of day, ready for the day to be over. Seating inside and outside too. Colorful Mexican art vibe. My chile relleno burrito was good, I had them add ground beef to mine. The portions were somewhat small, maybe it's a California thing? My daughter's shredded beef tacos were good, she really liked them. Not sure if they use can beans ? Good food

Colorful Decor

Taquitos

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Parking in rear.

El Camino Real

4.4(161 reviews)

1.4 mi

A surprise find! Great food! You could smell the food before you entered! We will stop again!read more

Great food even better service! Very friendly and welcoming place the best servers! I had a two…read moretaco plate and husband had the Adobo Steak plate. Really good both of them. We had been driving so long I forgot to take pictures! But trust me it was worth the stop!!

View of dining area

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The counter

Cactus Cafe

4.4(154 reviews)

1.2 mi

Driving through the town of Deming in SW New Mexico and saw this restaurant off the 10 freeway. We…read morewere warmly greeted by the owner who told us to pick a table we preferred . There's a small u shaped bar seating and larger dining areas on either side . I noticed a couple of ribbons on the counter and he mentioned his salsa , red chili snd BBQ has won local awards . He brought out a complimentary basket of chips and green Hatch chili salsa to start . Oh boy! This was the best salsa! Tasty with a kick but not too spicy . My daughter scooped up every last bit. He suggested the special burrito. ($13?) I took his advise and got it . It was humongous! Definitely enough to share . My daughter wanted the salmon dinner which was standard fare so, she helped me eat my burrito instead . My burrito was way better . It had everything but the kitchen sink in it . Sooo good . Even though we ate until we were full , we still had 1/2 a burrito left! (Ate the rest for breakfast the next day !) Glad we found this gem driving through on our road trip. * The owners Hatch chili salsa should be sold in jars !

It took a long road trip from Phoenix to Dallas and made a pitstop in Deming, New Mexico at the…read morecactus Café. We weren't sure they were open late Saturday night, but they sure were. Glad we stopped because the Chile Relleno was one of the best I had in a long time. The shell was very crispy. Wow covered with sauce. Hard to make crispy inside. The rice and beans came with. It was really good too. We're also order the steak, medium rare, but we had to send it back for a little more cooking. Overall, the flavor was very good. Came with fries and a salad.

One side of dining room

Chips and Hatch chili salsa ! Best salsa ever !

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Entrance

El Mirador

4.6(46 reviews)

We had a breakfast burrito and loved the fresh tortilla!!! wow hit the spot, tried the chilli…read morerelleno burrito and that was great too! looking forward to another breakfast burrito!

This is my favorite local breakfast place. Whether you wish red chile con eggs or pancakes, they…read moreaim to please. They have many more things on the menu to try & the staff are the best. Always busy, clean, bright & cheerful.

Breakfast burrito

Pork tamale plate

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Chicken chimichanga plate

Irma's Mexican Restaurant

4.2(328 reviews)

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I hit this place while driving though New Mexico. Staff was very friendly. Decor is unassuming. My…read moreplate was delicious. They start you off with basic chips & salsa. The salsa was more than basic and had me asking for more. I imagined that if this was how they start me off, then my actual meal will be out of this world. Boy ol boy was it ever. I got the enchilada plate with red and green salsa, Christmas if you will. FLAVOR!!!! Nuff said. Enchiladas had a hint of heat while the rice & beans tasted totally homemade and authentic. The locals definitely have a gem and you have to stop by THIS restaurant if you're just passing through.

A little on the expensive side considering quality and service…read more Food a bit bland. Service a bit erratic. Very busy place, though.

This is a must place to stop and eat !!

Ground beef enchiladas (stacked) red and green

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Dining room at closing time

Sounds Good Cafe

4.8(21 reviews)

There food is fresh & delicious, please note that portions are large…read more Their carnitas are Cali style, yum, I asked if they could do carnitas nachos, they were so good. They use real cheese, not that canned cheese sauce. It's making me hungry typing this. The staff are really nice too, our service was great. They care and it shows. It's clean & friendly

Incredible food, outstanding service, and some of the best salsa I've had! If you love bold flavor…read morewith a little heat, the salsa is an absolute must-try. The prices are very budget-friendly, so you get great value for the quality of the food. The staff is genuinely warm, welcoming, and attentive, making the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious meal and friendly service!

Chicken taco

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Caldo de Res

La Parrilla Restaurant

4.4(57 reviews)

1.4 mi

Food was really good Surprise my Expectations will definitely come back again. Was iffy atfirst…read more But definitely really good for sure. Coming back.

I think I just ate the best Mexican food of my life. This is a small, unassuming restaurant with…read morebig flavor. I ordered the puerco con nopales with eggs on top. SOOOO good! The spice level is a nice warm burn that fades quickly, so if you don't think you do heat well, I recommend atleast asking for a sample to test your tolerance. The flavor is so good, it's worth it. Smoky and delicious. I could go on and on. Skip the Americanized chain places and get some real food. You will leave smiling. ** Let me add, their horchata is also top notch, creamy and delicious.

Restaurant. Not too busy at 3 pm

48. 3 Tacos or 1 burro or torta Combination Plate

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26. Three Pieces Cheese Enchiladas

La Fonda Restaurant

3.9(49 reviews)

This was a nice little place... The decor was nice and they…read morehad live music today! The food was good. Big portions! Come with a big appetite! The service was great, and the staff was friendly...

We went for dinner and it was delicious! I had the cheese enchiladas with an egg Christmas style…read more(red & green). Wife had stuffed sopapillas and there were very good. Staff were all friendly. Will we go back. Oh yes!

Patio seating area

Breakfast- green chile and cheese omelet

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Outside of building.

Los Victor's Mexican Food

4.0(25 reviews)

1.1 mi

Fantastic AUTHENTIC Cali Mexican Taco shop. Ofelia is…read moregreat, helpful and kind. The Carne Asada is $8.45 and is delicious worth every bite... also ordered breakfast burrito ham, potatoes and eggs. The flour tortillas were so authentic loved it. We also have bean burrito for later bet it's just as good. The salsa are great red and green! In Deming New Mexico a gem worth stopping in and we will be stopping in every time we come through especially if Sparky Green chili in Hatch New Mexico is in a closed...day...lol

Went there today for lunch service was not very good and we were the only ones there ( no chips on…read moresalsa /chip bar. food was so salty could not hardly eat it .Probably won't go back and food is way over priced especially the drinks ‍

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Slim G.

3 years ago

I recently had a disappointing experience at Sunrise Kitchen Cafe that compelled me to share my thoughts. Upon arriving to pick up my phone order, I felt disregarded as the cashier failed to acknowledge me and proceeded to serve the customer behind me. Only after intervention from her coworker did she acknowledge my presence. Upon reaching home, I discovered my order was incomplete, missing two pancakes. Returning to the cafe with my baby, I encountered unfriendly stares when explaining the issue. Though promised a fix, I had to retrieve the corrected order myself. To my dismay, the second order had eggs split and reheated. Seeking a refund, the response was unhelpful and I was hung up on when I requested the staff member's name. This experience, combined with the suspicion of prejudice, has left me disheartened. Unfortunately, I can no longer recommend the food or service at Sunrise Kitchen Cafe. Update**** I returned to Sunrise Cafe to address the issue, hoping for resolution. Unfortunately, the ladies at the restaurant displayed further disrespect. As I waited, they ignored me, engaged in conversation, and responded with a rude tone when I tried to communicate. Despite my attempt to drop off the food and leave my contact details, their disregard persisted. The women's behavior was unacceptable, Frustrated, my husband intervened. This experience was a complete disgrace, showcasing a lack of commitment to customer satisfaction. After over 15 years in customer service, I recognize such behavior is far from acceptable. Regrettably, I won't be returning to Sunrise Cafe after this disappointing and disrespectful encounter. read more

Polecat S.

9 years ago

My wife, son and daughter in law and traveled through New Mexico for two week and never had a bad meal. We ate in Hatch, home of green chili, the Little Diner and Leo's in El Paso, Tx. That's close enough. But, the best was on our way home we stopped at the Sunrise Kitchen in Deming, New Mexico. They serve the best enchiladas New Mexico style and Chili Reinos I have tasted in a long time. Since my mother in law died. I love that place. I know I spelled Reinos wrong but its late. read more

Krystal T.

6 years ago

This spot is not only delicious, but they are also very clean! Attentive and friendly, these ladies always make me feel welcome. I visit family often and this is one of my stops each time. Great price for great food. read more

Sara V.

12 years ago

One of my personal favorite places to have breakfast & lunch. My family loves this place. Very clean, super friendly, & the food is delicious! read more

Judy M.

8 years ago

Great food served hot and large portions

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