Nellie's came highly recommended by some Las Crucans, so we gave it a try. The dining area is small and crowded. The service was slow. The food was authentic mexican, but not the best I've ever had. A better choice in Las Cruces is Chilitos on Foothills. more

We were passing through Las Cruces and tried Nellie's based on the raves in Frommers, hoping for a quick, inexpensive meal at a local's favorite. Ha! We arrived at 12:10 on a Friday and were seated at 12:45, and served our food at 1:15. Service was overwhelmed and confused, however when the #2 combo finally arrived, it was excellent, especially... more

awsome awsome awsome this is the best place in the world if you have to go somwhere go hear!!!!!!!!!!!!! great mexican classics and the best salsa's and chilli's ever more

Nellie's really does have the best green chili in town and the red is pretty good too. The only problem with Nellie's is the hours. Tuesday-Friday 8am-2pm. No Dinner! or weekends! ouch. Also, not on the menu is the big bowl of chili for those who just want the good stuff and don't need the rice and re-fried beans. more

This is the best food you could possibly eat! My Sister and I ate there last weekend (8/23/08) and it was awesome!! The salsa was perfect and the green chili sauce was to die for!! We asked at a local shoe shop, where the best mexican food place in town was and we were told if you don't want to... more

Nellie's is hands down the best place to get mexican food in the Mesilla Valley. While in college at NMSU my friends and I would go every chance we got. Service is efficient, the people are nice and it's VERY local. Not to be missed! more

Just when it seems as though all Oriental and Mexican restuarants are pretty much the same - you come across a place like this! We were in Las Cruces last week looking for a good place for lunch and heard about Nellie's. A bit out of the way, a bit common place, and a bit of a wait, but all... more

HOnestly Nellie's cafe has been a tradition in the Adkisson family for decades we have gotten together there to enjoy authentic mexican cuisine prepared by excellent cooks. It is a place where families and friends get together and Nellies is a very valuable part of Las Cruces history. Having grown up in Las Cruces we ate at Nellie's probably once... more

Excellent food, strange hours. more