Hacienda de Mesilla is a 14-room boutique inn with its own grille and cantina on Avenida de Mesilla, the main route linking Las Cruces to Historic Old Mesilla. Modeled on the grand haciendas of the Old West, it draws locals and travelers for unhurried Southern New Mexico cooking in a relaxed, historic-feeling setting (Town of Mesilla).
The restaurant is open to the public as well as hotel guests. Its menu celebrates the region’s cuisine, with steaks, distinctive seafood entrées, and contemporary takes on traditional Mexican dishes (Hacienda de Mesilla). The cantina pours cocktails for guests who want to linger before or after dinner. The dining room works for a quiet date night, a family celebration, or a business lunch. Overnight guests get Southwestern hacienda styling with modern comforts, plus easy access to the adobe streets of Old Mesilla (Discover Mesilla).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Hours can change, so check the official hours page before you go. Weekday lunches are usually calmer than weekend dinners. Book ahead during fall chile season, Día de los Muertos weekend, and New Mexico State University events, when Mesilla fills up. After your meal, head to Mesilla Plaza and the Basilica of San Albino, about a short drive or a walk of roughly 10 to 15 minutes away. The plaza is where the Gadsden Purchase flag-raising took place and where Billy the Kid stood trial.
