El Patio Bar

My dive bar before I knew what dive bars were. How have I not written a review here?!?! Probably the most interesting thing about El Patio is the crowd. It's most definitely a spot for regulars and 'locals', but there are often a lot of people from out of town. Every time I go I see people I know, as well as make a few friends. Every time I come home I tell myself I'm not going to have "too much fun" here. But the drinks are super affordable and strong! There's a jukebox as well as live music occasionally. This is somewhere you would come with friends. You could take a date here, but it gets pretty crowded and loud. So first dates could get a little awkward. Fun location for everybody over 21. I've come here with a variety of friends and it's impossible to have a bad time. Bartenders are always cool. The important thing is to emphasize how slammed it can get. There's just the one bar and the area behind the bar is fairly small. With the prices, everyone wants a drink at any given moment. Bring your patience if you come on a Friday or Saturday night or random weeknight when they're having a band or specials. Cash only. One of the only major drawbacks. :-( If you do forget to stop by the ATM, they have one inside. Just don't forget the fees.

If they were smart they would build two more bare and hire more bartenders. The place is big enough inside and it gets so packed with locals, college, military and visitors. You would think by now they would upgrade it to accommodate the people for drinks music and a small dance floor. It would bring in more revenue.

Good local and historical dive bar. There are only 2 pool tables, but lots of seating. .......

Initially a bit unsure of El Patio because of some of the reviews. It was drag night though, and my birthday, so figured it was now or never. Great dive bar! OMG! Had the best time. Bartenders were on the move and the drinks were good. It looks as clean as a bar that age can (except the bathroom, which other reviews were right about: atrocious). Classic old bar, even smells "old bar". The drag show we saw was so fun. Great evening.Now that we know about El Patio, we'll be back.

just a great local 'dive' bar. User friendly, fun, open and great to relax, watch games, enjoy friends

If I lived in Mesilla, this would be my local watering hole. El Patio is the best kept secret of Las Cruces; the perfect dive. They have live music; which every time that I've been has been lousy; but the cheap beer and whisky makes up for it. But what really sets this place apart from anywhere in a 50 mile radius is the good 'ol TouchTunes jukebox! Love the jukebox and allows you to be the DJ. Bartenders are friendly and courteous and when I was recently in town, they let us park our horses outside. A real NM bar that doesn't mind if you ride your horse to the bar. Billy the Kid once drank under this roof. It's a piece of history. When in Las Cruces, be a Cowboy.

Cheap pours way over priced didn't even get a buzz. Very disappointed only la posta when I come here for now on la posta u can get strong drinks and food for cheap andThe food is great!'n

Best dive bar in New Mexico!!Stop in for a cold beer and enjoy some of the best bartenders in Las Cruces.

This place claims to close at 2AM but closes at about midnight or earlier every time I attempt to show up, it's lame

Truly a great locals place that welcomes everyone. It ain't pretty ranks in the top 50 dive bars. However it go great prices and amazing people to meet