Nopalito Restaurant
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Our traditional New Mexico favorite Red Enchiladas are make with our signature old style family. In 1964 Mr. and Mrs. Gallegos decided to go into the business of serving delicious Mexican food to the residents of Las Cruces and the surrounding area. Their first restaurant was located at 226 S. Campo street in a small adobe house on the corner of Campo and Amador about where the U.S. Bank building stands today.

The small restaurant quickly outgrew it's size as word of the great food and famous green chile got out. Come in every Tuesday for Taco Tuesday! Our Taco Tuesday *Family Pack Special includes 8 Crispy Ground Beef Tacos with a pint of Beans & Rice for just $14! Served from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at our Mesquite location and 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at our Missouri location.
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In 1964 Mr. and Mrs. Gallegos decided to go into the business of serving delicious Mexican food to the residents of Las Cruces and the surrounding area. Their first restaurant was located at 226 S. Campo street in a small adobe house on the corner of Campo and Amador about where the US Bank building stands today.
Come in every Tuesday for our Taco Tuesday Specials! Our Taco Tuesday *Family Pack Special includes 8 Crispy Ground Beef Tacos with a Pint of Beans and Rice for just $14.00! Served from 10 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at both locations. Nopalito Restaurants Daily Lunch Specials are $6.99 plates served monday through friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Our big restaurant located at 310 S. Mesqite street in Las Cruces has been in business since 1964 and is still going strong today. Our big restaurant located at 310 S. Mesqite street in Las Cruces has a large dining room of about 1872 square feet that can accommodate larger parties but also has private dining rooms.
Nopalitos Combination Plate Number One has a taste of many of our signature dishes all on one plate. Our traditional New Mexico favorite Red Enchiladas are make with our signature old style family recipe Red Chile made by hand from seasoned Red Chiles. No chile powder here! Poured over flat Corn Tortillas New Mexico style and topped with Shredded Cheese.
Come work at Nopalito Restaurants and be part of our family. Nopalito's has been a family owned and operated business since 1964 and it never would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our wonderful team. We try hard to provide every customer with a great dining experience. In order to do that we need great team members like you.
Reviews (7)
Amy Richardson
Amy Richardson
Jan 15, 2022
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This place is actually pretty good when they are open. They have been constantly changing their hours, so every time we try to go by it's closed. I like their chips and salsa. You get one green and one red. I don't like that they give you tiny little servings of chips and salsa and then you have to pay for more. The food is alright. Green is better than red. I like their gorditas, chimichangas, tacos, and smothered green chile burritos. Service is very slow because they are constantly doing to go and pick up orders instead of tending to the customers that are there in the restaurant. I would give
Mari Lopez
Mari Lopez
Nov 30, 2021
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Very delicious food! The combination plate was very delicious! Very fast and friendly service!
Alfonso Uentillie
Alfonso Uentillie
Nov 29, 2021
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I had the chimichanga and the staff left a toothpick in my food. Never coming back to this spot.
Wisteria Riley
Wisteria Riley
Oct 26, 2021
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Breanna is an absolute sweetheart she is so so nice. People don’t get a serving job is absolutely dreadful customers can be absolutely the rudest people on the face of the planet. She’s got to be one of the kindest people on the planet. Also the food is always super good 10/10 experience
Brendi Moralez
Brendi Moralez
Jun 18, 2021
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Nice llittle gem to be found when passing through. I designed my own plate from al la carte items. Waitress was very kind and helpful. Location was clean and the green chile salsa was so much yum we got two.
Hugo Sapien
Hugo Sapien
May 26, 2021
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I liked their chili relleno special. My server was very prompt and pleasant. Serving size was generous for me, so I didn't have room for the zopapillas she offered. I will have to go back to for them and to try other specials. If I lived in Las Cruces, I'd be a frequent customer.
Michael Evans
Michael Evans
Jul 03, 2017
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Their Green Chile Salsa they give out is actually life changing. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I highly recommend the enchilada style chile con carne burrito (see my tasty photo).