Mexican Food in Las Cruces

Explore Mexican food at Habanero's Fresh Mex in Las Cruces, NM, where a full menu awaits for pickup any day of the week.

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Popular Mexican Food to Try

Chimichanga

$14.04

A bean-filled fried tortilla comes with chile sauce and rice.

“Habanero’s Fresh Mex has become one of our family’s favorite spots in the entire city. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and full of color, but what really sets them apart is their vegan menu. It’s not just an afterthought like most places. They clearly put care into making vegan dishes that are delicious and satisfying. My whole family loves it, and it’s our go-to stop whenever we’re craving something amazing. Highly recommend! 🌮💚”

Macho Chimichanga

$17.16

A fried chimichanga filled with rice, beans, beef, and chicken.

“Super fresh. Really incredible food. I don’t eat here as often as I should. This is a really fantastic Mexican restaurant.”

Carnitas Plate

$17.16

Chunks of pork served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

“Stopped by here on our road trip and the food was delicious! We even got soup on the house. Suggestions of the chicken burrito and carnitas. Our little kiddo got the quesadillas and loved them.”

At the Heart of Habanero's Fresh Mex

Habanero's Fresh Mex in Las Cruces, NM serves a satisfying spread of Mexican food, from hearty plates and chimichangas to flautas, rellenos, and house specialties.

Crowd-pleasing options include the Macho Chimichanga, Chile Relleno Plate, Carnitas Plate, Arroz Con Pollo, 5 Beef Flautas, and Nachos Supremos, each loaded with bold, classic flavors.

Visit Habanero's Fresh Mex in Las Cruces, NM and enjoy your Mexican food your way through dine-in, pickup, delivery, or catering for any occasion.

Mexican Food to Try

5 Beef Flautas

$14.04

Five beef flautas with green chile sauce and toppings.

“Beef flautas and chicken nachos.... 🔥”

5 Chicken Flautas

$14.04

Five chicken flautas with green chile sauce and toppings.

“My favorite Mexican food in town ⭐️”

Arroz Con Pollo

$17.16

Chicken and vegetables over rice with green chile sauce and cheese.

“Always recommend this place to anyone wanting authentic Mexican, that’s tasty, healthy, and a good price! Habaneros is this towns best kept secret. They’re always friendly, family owned and always deliver delicious meals. They are Vegan friendly, and don’t cook with lard for a healthier menu. But don’t let that fool you, everything is full-flavor and fuller portions!”

Carne Asada Fries

$14.04

French fries topped with carne asada, red chile sauce, and cheese.

“Best hole in the wall Mexican food.”

Chicken Mole Plate

$17.16

Chicken in mole sauce with rice, beans, and tortillas.

“The Chicken Mole (made with 18 ingredients) is my favorite! Absolutely incredible! Five Stars!!! I love this Place”

3 Beef or Chicken Flautas Combo

$14.04

Three beef or chicken flautas with green chile sauce, rice, and beans.

Nachos Supremos

$13.00

Nachos with beans, beef, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeños.

Chile Relleno Plate

$14.04

A chile relleno plate with rice, beans, meat, and toppings.

“We tried out Haberneros for the first time last night with take-out for two. We absolutely loved the Chile Relleno Plate and the Fish Tacos were very tasty with a mild but flavorable chipotle. We will definitely leave this place on a go-to list. Great food at reasonable price point.”

Chips & Salsa

$5.72

Crisp tortilla chips served with salsa for dipping.

“This place has some of the best Mexican food in the area.”

Guacamole & Chips

$7.80

Guacamole served with crisp tortilla chips for dipping.

“The mole here is delicious and has a beautiful depth of flavor. They also have excellent Chile Rellenos. The red chile and poblano sauces were tasty and had a great balance to them. The guacamole was so creamy and had a hint of cumin in it which was perfect, possibly the best guac I have had in any restaurant. Whoever is preparing the food is doing a wonderful job and has a superb understanding of seasoning.”

Side Corn Tortillas

$1.69

Soft corn tortillas served as a simple side for Mexican meals.

“This place is everything. Everything I’ve tried on the menu is remarkable, from the fajitas, to enchiladas, to chimichangas. And the focus on freshness and health is an added plus! Great value as well.”

Side Guacamole

$3.99

A side portion of creamy avocado dip, served separately.

“Best vegetarian Mexican food in Las Cruces! Not only do they have a big selection, but they'll make anything you want! The atmosphere and service are great! And the food is always extremely fresh with ripe vegetables that tastes like they're fresh out of the garden. Definitely give this place a try!”

Side Rice

$3.99

A side portion of rice served separately with your meal.

“Traditional new Mexican food without the chemical side effects. Absolutely delicious and tastes as fresh as advertised! Detailed menu, options with or without 🌶️ and if you have allergies talk to the cashier- she familiar with the ingredients!”

Side Whole Beans

$3.99

A side portion of whole beans served separately.

“We absolutely loved this cute Tex mex restaurant. They had a vegan menu which was delicious. We tried the veggie fajitas and the bean burrito. My dad had the chicken quesadilla and we were all super satisfied with the quality and quantity of food! Started us off with complimentary sopita and it was deckhouse as well.”

Two Chile Relleno Plate

$17.16

Two chile rellenos served with rice, beans, and chile sauce.

“The chile rellones are full of flavor, the tacos rock, and the flan is yummy.”

Chile Con Queso

$7.80

Warm cheese sauce with chile peppers, served as an appetizer.

Side Flour Tortilla

$1.69

A flour tortilla served separately as an additional side.

Side Mole Sauce

$3.11

A side of mole sauce, a savory Mexican sauce for adding to food.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Mexican food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Chimichanga — Beans fill the fried tortilla, with chile sauce, cheese, rice, guacamole, and sour cream served alongside it.
Arroz Con Pollo — Sautéed chicken strips and fresh vegetables are piled over rice, then finished with green chile sauce and cheese.
Chips & Salsa — This appetizer provides tortilla chips alongside salsa for dipping, with no additional ingredients listed on the menu.
Two Chile Relleno Plate — Two chile rellenos are served with rice and beans, topped with your choice of red, green, or poblano sauce.
Macho Chimichanga — Rice, beans, beef, and chicken fill this fried tortilla, with guacamole and sour cream served alongside.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for mexican food throughout the Las Cruces area. Order your mexican food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes! Habanero's Fresh Mex offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito and Kids Crispy Taco.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.