Above: The Cucumber Margarita at De La Vegas.
As promised, the Evelyn Bruder Dream Team has been diligently working hard to find the perfect margarita in Las Cruces. The scoop this week is a specialty margarita at De La Vegas Restaurant, the newest addition to locally owned eateries in our city. A higher-end ‘pecan grill’ and bar, De La Vegas blends two of southwest New Mexico’s biggest exports, parlaying it into an entire menu more or less. Pecans and green chile are a-plenty at this Napa Valley-esque restaurant, used in everything from the butter to the pecan-and-bacon-chocolate dinner mints (no, really).
After debating between the three margaritas on the menu - the Silver Buck, 
Cucumber, and Don Deigo De La Vega Margarita - we opted to forgo the the more traditional Silver Buck, which was infused with agave like our past experience at Si Senor, and perhaps try something a little different. Since the Don Deigo De La Vega Margarita is made with Patron Gran Platinum tequila, 150 Year Anniversary Grand Marnier, hand pressed limes, agave nectar, comes in a light-up glass, and costs $90 per cocktail, we went with the Cucumber margarita, which turned out to be quite delicious. Crisp, clean, and refreshing, the cucumber does a great job of mellowing out the sometimes sharp taste of a margarita; this drink would be perfect for a warm summer’s evening sitting out on the back patio of the restaurant, watching the glorious New Mexico sunset.
So, of the three we have reviewed, which is the reigning favorite? This is a tough call, because they have all been so good (and fairly different), but I think the strongest contender is still the Sangria Margarita from Si Senor. Smooth, succulent, and just sweet enough, the Sangria Margarita manages to incorporate to two community and cultural favorites. Next week, we will have another update on our Search for the Perfect Margarita, highlighting two of the three different kinds at The Game - Aggie Sports Bar and Grill.
If you’re looking to take your significant other out on the town this weekend to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you might want to look into taking them to one of the locally owned restaurants we have mentioned in the past. We compiled a small list for our readers with name, location, contact, cuisine ($-$$$), and price range so that you can pick the perfect place to enjoy a special dinner.
De La Vegas
(575) 521-2656
500 South Telshor Blvd
$$ - American/Southwest fusion (burgers, salads, steaks, seafood, pastas, etc)
Lorenzo’s de Mesilla
(575) 525-3170
1750 Calle de Mercado (Mesilla)
$$ - Italian with southwestern flare (traditional pizzas, pastas, salads, etc)
The Mix & Katana Grill
(575) 532-2042
1001 East University Ave
$$ - Pacific rim cuisine (sushi, tepannyaki grilling, seafood, etc.)
St. Clair Bistro
(575) 524-2408
1800 Avenida De Mesilla
$$-$$$ - European/Italian (pastas, salads, seafood, etc.)
(575) 522-7333
900 South Telshor Blvd
$$-$$$ - Euro/Asian (sushi, stir fry, seafood, etc.)
Brigid’s Cross
(575) 647-1455
1338 Picacho Hills Dr
$$ - Traditional Irish/English (stews, seafood, soups, salads, etc.)
Double Eagle
(575) 523-6700
2355 Calle De Guadalupe (Mesilla)
$$-$$$ - American/Southwest fusion (steaks, seafood, New Mexican foods, etc.)
Sunset Grill
(575) 521-1818
1274 Golf Club Rd.
$$-$$$ - American (steaks, pastas, salads, etc.)
If you’re wondering what is going to be happening around town this weekend, the Las Cruces Museum of Art is proudly hosting an “Andy Warhol & Pop Art” exhibit, running now until April 3rd. The Museum is located at 491 N. Main Street on the Downtown Mall, and is open from 10-4pm Mon.-Fri. and 9-1 on Saturday.
In the Old Mesilla District, the “For the Love of Art” artist showcase and concert will be happening from 11-4 on Saturday in the Mesilla Plaza. Music will be provided by the Border Jazz Trio from 2-3. If you’re in Old Mesilla and are in the mood for a hopeful, romantic movie full of great music and cross-cultural references, you might want to hop over to the Fountain Theater, which will be showing the Academy-award winning film ‘Once’ as their Saturday matinee.
Other movies opening this weekend at the Allen Theaters around town include The Wolfman, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Valentine’s Day, and the local documentary about a sad day in Las Cruces history, A Nightmare in Las Cruces.
The weather is going to be BEAUTIFUL this holiday weekend (a warm and sunny 65), and the town will be booming with things to do, see, eat, experience, and enjoy! We hope to see you out there!
As usual, we are taking suggestions for restaurants to review, margaritas to try, and things to see in Las Cruces! Feel free to leave a comment!
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Evelyn Bruder: CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO, Las Cruces Cyberstar
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