About this spot

Chachi's Restaurant has been feeding Las Cruces families for years from its location on South Locust Street, earning a devoted following for its no-compromise approach to New Mexican cooking. The restaurant embodies the culinary identity of the Mesilla Valley — a region where Hatch green chile isn't an ingredient but an institution.

The menu is rooted in New Mexican tradition: enchiladas smothered in house-made red or green chile sauce, chile rellenos stuffed with cheese and fried in a light egg batter, green chile cheeseburgers, and tamales made from scratch. The breakfast and brunch menu features huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos packed with eggs, potato, and chile, and sopapillas served warm with honey. Guests face the classic question at every order: red, green, or Christmas (both)?

The dining room has the comfortable familiarity of a family-run restaurant — well-worn booths, colorful décor, and a pace that never feels rushed. It's the kind of place where regulars know the staff by name. Ideal for weekday lunches, family dinners, and anyone passing through Las Cruces who wants the real thing.