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Nellie's Cafe

$ • Mexican, Coffee Shops, New Mexican Cuisine

Hours:
1226 W Hadley Ave, Las Cruces
(575) 524-9982

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Nellie's Cafe Reviews

4.3 - 70 reviews
Nellie's is a place I return to every time I visit my hometown. Nellie's is a small cafe that fills up quickly. If there is no table available, be sure to put your name on the steno pad out front and wait to be called in. You don't have to wait long for your choice off the menu (one of my gauges if a Mexican restaurant is good and authentic). Their red enchiladas are just like how my grandmother would make, with an egg on top. And always ask for a basket of sopapillas for dessert....read full review
Nellie's Cafe is a hidden gem that is patronize by the local residence, and a few fortunate people such as my husband and myself were told to visit Nellie's for delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant is small with a homey atmosphere. The staff treats you as if you were family. I ordered the red beef enchilada absolutely delicious. The meat was in chunks, tender and flavorful. The red sauce was spicy and tasty. My hubby's green beef burrito was also tasty, tender...read full review

We googled huevos rancheros when traveling through Las Cruces and Nellies came up. We knew it would be a good choice when we pulled up and there was hardly any parking available and all the tables were full. We only waited 10 to 15 minutes during rush hour rush and food was to us with barely a wait. Very friendly servers and food was absolutely the best! Don't miss this gem!

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8AM - 3PM
Wednesday 8AM - 3PM
Thursday 8AM - 3PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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