Andele Restaurant

An absolute must stop if you're near Las Cruces. I went into a shop and asked the clerk for her Mexican restaurant recommendation. She tried to send me to a nearby tourist restaurant. I asked, "Where do YOU go for Mexican food?" Andele she says, so we did. It was truly love at first bite. The various salsa was so fresh. Everything was flavorful, without being overdone. Two entrees was less than $30! Truly one of the best Central Region Mexican food I've had in the States.BTW, the combination plate #1 included 4 items. I thought I had to choose 2 of the 4. Husbands ordered 4 taco plate with pork. I don't generally eat pork, but he urged me to take a bite. Oh my seasonings! I wish I ate pork!Our waiter was very attentive. He was so on top of things and not just with us, but all of his tables.

Being from So Cal and having been to New Mexico several times, I wasn't expecting much, but the wife wanted to prove me wrong, so she picked this place and Wow!* Draft beer under $5 (for 24 oz)* Flan for $5* All you can eat Menudo for $10, * Al Carbon Tacos for $12 (they say enough for 4, but I also used my wife's large tortilla for the remaining ingredients to make a large taco (so I'll say 5.5 tacos)* A very good Salsa Bar (the Chipotle sauce was the BOMB!)This place was awesome!

Ok food, poor service, excellent value on Tuesdays.Waited when we came in to be seated. The place is huge; really big. Somehow no hostess or server to greet us for several minutes. Ok, fine, though a bit frustrating because they weren't very busy.Our waiter was fairly gruff. Ok, fine, not his job to be friends, and he did make some good recommendations: get the slaw instead of lettuce and tomatoes. But, when you tell the customer no to something that they menu says yes to, an explanation is owed, and none was forthcoming. Ok, fine, but he also didn't bring the additional tortillas that we ordered.Salsas had plenty of heat, and were good. Meat was flavorful; though the beef was a bit chewy. Guacamole was good and plentiful. Beans had lots of flavor and a bit of heat.Recommendation: Go on Tuesday and share a Taco Platter. Get the pork and chicken. This is a good deal even when it isn't on special, and a spectacular deal on Tuesdays.

Always always always a good experience! The food is consistently good! My favorite order is: enchiladas with chicken, onion, egg, and sour cream. I have ordered it way more times than I have yelped it. I highly recommend. You may have to wait, it may be busy, the price is a bit high. But, it's the best green enchiladas anywhere!

Fast friendly server. Crowded- always a good sign Marginal margarita returned without a complaint. Family friendly place. Classic Mexican restaurant

Consistently the best New Mexican food in Las Cruces and an absolute must-stop location when I'm in town. The green enchiladas and beef tacos al carbon are my all time favorites - the green sauce is magical! The salsa bar, cheap beers, and friendly service every time we come here add to the reasons to visit. It's a great casual spot that's perfect for small or larger groups. We always grab some jarred salsa on the way out to keep getting our Andele's fix at home.

Visiting Las Cruces and took the family out for lunch. Asked for suggestions and Andele was the answer. There were seven of us and the server still managed to get everything correct and in short order to boot. We were in a room near the back all to ourselves. Very nice with plenty of space. Getting back to New Mexico is such a treat. Real green chile, red sauce and sopapillas. We had green chile enchiladas, combination plate, tacos, red chile enchiladas and of course rice and beans. Plus the pea de resistance, sopapillas with honey. Whether you're local or visiting make time for a fantastic meal. Can't wait for the next visit.

Stopped by on our way from phoenix to Texas. Was rated high, figured why not. I had the flauta plate which was good. Not the best I've had but it was good. My husband had the shish kabob which the meat was super tender and he had no complaints. The hot sauces to me are literally the highlight... when it's called hot sauce, it's literally HOT. I loved it ... bought some to go!

Can I give this place six stars? A genuine Mexican restaurant in a world of Tex-Mex imposters. We've only eaten here once and would come back weekly if we lived in Las Cruces. The salsas on the salsa bar are incredibly good and my enchilada was also excellent. Even the rice was excellent. The service was quick and very friendly. The ambience is not fancy but somewhat fancy for a genuine Mexican place. If you are nearby you owe yourself a trip to Andele!

Carne Adovada overcooked. Service is average since Covid but need more servers! The atmosphere is terrific. Prices are decent. Salsa bar loaded.