Las Cruces Showcase - Alanberto
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Alanberto's Mexican Food is not only good but is to DIE for. And when I say it is good and you will die...I mean it is REALLY GOOD – like grandma’s cooking good. Alanberto's Mexican Food is great for football season, fall picnics, movie nights, and date nights.
Alanberto's Mexican Food is available for dine-in, carry-out, and via DoorDash. I stayed at home and used DoorDash to order the Super Nachos – check out the photo below and to the right. OMG...so much food. These are the best nachos I have had in years.
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Alanberto's Mexican Food, 1495 S Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001. Phone – (575) 532-8888. The restaurant is open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m.
Click here to check out the eatery’s DoorDash website.
Nature of Business:
Alanberto's Mexican Food is all about traditonal Mexican dishes including burritos, enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, and even chimichangas. You can also get a taco salad and drinks to round out your meal. The prices are right on point also, even with delivery fees. The Super Nachos are $13.26 – not bad at all. So much food – I can make another meal out of these nachos.
Delivery Information:
The restaurant is available on DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats, and other delivery services. You don’t even have to leave your house. If delivery services are not your cup of tea, call in your order to Alanberto's Mexican Food and run by and pick it up.
One Thing Unique About The Business:
If you decide to dine in, the restaurant has a large dining room, an array of sauces, and excellent customer service. So...head on down to Alanberto's Mexican Food and get your eat on!!
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Butter Smith Kitchen & Pies
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Well...today...we are venturing out to the east side of Las Cruces and checking out Butter Smith Kitchen & Pies. This little spot used to be Village Inn but now it is an eatery that serves not only coffee and soft drinks but also cocktails including MIMOSAS and DIRTY WHITE CLAW as well as beer and wine. OMG!
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Butter Smith Kitchen & Pies, 445 S. Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Phone – 575-521-1512. Butter Smith is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 a.m. till 11 p.m., and Friday & Saturday from 6 a.m. - 12 a.m. Click here to check out the eatery’s website.
Nature of Business:
It is all about food – everything from breakfast to dinner. Butter Smith Kitchen & Pies also has Happy Hour Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. I have to check out the Happy Hour – I may check it out this coming Thursday. I recently had breakfast there and I love the food. I had the Machaca - chopped beef, salsa, two eggs, spicy cheese sauce, hash browns, refried beans, pico, and a flour tortilla.
Delivery Information:
Butter Smith is ideal for dining in as well as ordering takeout. The restaurant’s delivery option is coming soon, according to the website. Butter Smith Kitchen & Pies is not available on DoorDash though.
One Thing Unique About The Business:
Your favorite Village Inn pies are still available at Butter Smith Kitchen & Pies including apple, cherry, cheesecake, and the infamous French Silk pie. Other flavors are also available. So...drop in and have some good food, cocktails, and a slice of pie, and don’t forget to order something to go!!
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Our Next Stop – Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
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Today, we are venturing out of the Picacho Street Antique District and cruising into the town of Mesilla to check out Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery. The gallery is all about art and showcasing local and regional artists including Frank Rimbach from El Paso, Rhonda R. Winters, Frank Peacock, as well as other artists.
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Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. The gallery is located at 2470 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM and its phone number is (575) 522-2933. You can also contact Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery via email - info@mesillavalleyfinearts.com.
Nature of Business:
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery is a co-op gallery that is home to a variety of artists using various mediums including oil, mixed media, acrylic, ceramics, pastel, and other mediums. As you walk through the gallery, you will find jewelry, postcards, and even decorative baskets. The gallery is cozy and jammed with a lot of art. Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery accepts cash, credit, and debit cards.
Links:
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery - Business Website
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery - Facebook
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery - Life In ‘Cruces Profile
One Thing Unique About The Business:
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery is located next door to other businesses that share a courtyard – Dakota Dukes Wild Coyotee and The Candyman Can. Check out the other businesses after you visit the gallery.
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Our Next Stop - Coyote Traders
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Coyote Traders in the Picacho Street Antique District. This antique store has a lot of southwestern furniture, pictures, odds ‘n ends, and other finds. You will find items outside and inside – so many items to select from.
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Coyote Traders is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. The store is located at 1024 W Picacho Ave and its phone number is 575-524-0040. You can also contact Coyote Traders via email – coyotetraderslc@gmail.com.
Nature of Business:
Coyote Traders also offers custom furniture builds. So...if you have a furniture design you would like to see built, contact them at 575-524-0040 to get the process started. Coyote Traders’ pre-built tables, cabinets, chairs, and other furniture are ideal for your adobe, wood, brick, or other designed home. The store’s prices are reasonable and they offer a large selection of items.
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One Thing Unique About The Business:
I love the wooden man outside the business. He is welcoming and sort of serves as the Mayor of the Picacho Street Antique District.
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Our First Stop - Divine Finds
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Divine Finds – our first stop in the Picacho Street Antique District is not only a divine antique shop but also a unique store with one-of-a-kind items inside as well as outside of the store. The store’s owner, Mr. J. Ray, previously operated an antique spot in Los Lunas, New Mexico, and is now operating an entire store in the heart of the antique district. His collections are organized by themes and include religious pieces, African-American memorabilia, music/videotapes, sheet music/books, New Mexican art pieces, Native American art and figures, and even vintage computers and toys.
As you walk through Divine Finds, you feel like you have stepped back in time. The antique store is extremely neat and inviting. Each display is full of treasures that you just have to ask about.
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Divine Finds is located at 1011 West Picacho, Las Cruces, NM. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The store is closed on Sundays.
Nature of Business:
Divine Finds is ALL about unique items that range from vintage to modern-day. One area of the store is filled with Las Cruces’ event posters created by the late artist Fred Chilton. Click here to read more about this local artist.
His brother, Warren Chilton, is featured in another section of the store. Mr. Chilton’s pieces include walking sticks, walking canes, and other pieces.
In yet another area of Divine Finds, Mr. Ray is working on setting up a display featuring Wild West memorabilia including saddles, horseshoes, leather goods, and similar items.
Divine Finds even has a collection of Coca-Cola items.
Quote from Owner:
"It's not about the money but more about each customer I meet every day. I love when customers come into Divine Finds and offer stories about their collections and what they like to shop for. I can be having a bad day and one customer can come in and lift my mood. All it takes is that one customer to make my day. I really love my customers."
Links:
Divine Finds on Life In ‘Cruces
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Picacho Street Antique District
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Picacho Street Antique District – starting with my next post, I will feature a shopping guide for each business present in the antique district. Businesses include Antiques & Crafts Marketplace, Main Street Vintage Mercado, Coyote Traders, The Emporium, City Line Pawn, Estate Sale Discoveries, Small Mall Antiques, Art Obscura, and Divine Finds.
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Picacho Street Antique District is a block of vintage, as well as recent, antique and thrift stores. To get to this district from Main Street, take Picacho going west and once you cross the railroad tracks, you are in the Picacho Street Antique District.
Nature of Business:
Antique and thrift stores as well as art galleries and art space. The area is very unique and vintage. Parking is available next to or behind each business. You can also park on side streets and walk the entire district.
Extra Information:
Before visiting, bring cash and some good walking shoes. Friday and Saturday are the best days to shop. Also, bring your own reusable bags...some stores do not have bags.
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