(09-30-2014 11:26 AM)alpha_eagle Wrote:  Definitely making the trip along a good many other player-parents. Looking forward to getting back out West again - hope to have some time for a little hiking in the Organ Mtn. NRA on Saturday morning before the game. Any recommendations for better-than-average restaurants and/or must-see places?

Restaurants:

La Posta-Mexican
Double Eagle-Mexican/American
Si Senor-Mexican
Lorenzos-Italian food
Zeffiros-Italian
El Sombreo-Mexican
St. Clair Winery & Bistro
Aqua Reef-Euro Cuisine

These are local eats that are I highly recommend if you want to stay away from the chain restaurants. Also, visit Old Mesilla. Almost half of the restaurants I listed are in Old Mesilla. We have beautiful mountains and on both sides of the mountain there are some nice parks. If you like to play golf I would play at the NMSU Golf Course and second would be Red Hawk. Sonoma Ranch course is in pretty bad condition and Picacho Hills is a private country club.

Been on several trips to NM the last few years, unfortunately they were all to Clovis. I spent about 2 months out there in 2012, and another month or so out there last year. I've had my fill of NM for now, so I'll be missing this one. I'll probably try and make the next one though, I eventually want to hit all the SBC stadiums.

(10-01-2014 09:04 AM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  

(09-30-2014 11:26 AM)alpha_eagle Wrote:  Definitely making the trip along a good many other player-parents. Looking forward to getting back out West again - hope to have some time for a little hiking in the Organ Mtn. NRA on Saturday morning before the game. Any recommendations for better-than-average restaurants and/or must-see places?

Restaurants:

La Posta-Mexican
Double Eagle-Mexican/American
Si Senor-Mexican
Lorenzos-Italian food
Zeffiros-Italian
El Sombreo-Mexican
St. Clair Winery & Bistro
Aqua Reef-Euro Cuisine

These are local eats that are I highly recommend if you want to stay away from the chain restaurants. Also, visit Old Mesilla. Almost half of the restaurants I listed are in Old Mesilla. We have beautiful mountains and on both sides of the mountain there are some nice parks.

El Som ain't nothin new to Southern fans...we have three in the Boro, one is even dubbed the name "The Palace"

(10-01-2014 09:06 AM)soar#417 Wrote:  

(10-01-2014 09:04 AM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  

(09-30-2014 11:26 AM)alpha_eagle Wrote:  Definitely making the trip along a good many other player-parents. Looking forward to getting back out West again - hope to have some time for a little hiking in the Organ Mtn. NRA on Saturday morning before the game. Any recommendations for better-than-average restaurants and/or must-see places?

Restaurants:

La Posta-Mexican
Double Eagle-Mexican/American
Si Senor-Mexican
Lorenzos-Italian food
Zeffiros-Italian
El Sombreo-Mexican
St. Clair Winery & Bistro
Aqua Reef-Euro Cuisine

These are local eats that are I highly recommend if you want to stay away from the chain restaurants. Also, visit Old Mesilla. Almost half of the restaurants I listed are in Old Mesilla. We have beautiful mountains and on both sides of the mountain there are some nice parks.

El Som ain't nothin new to Southern fans...we have three in the Boro, one is even dubbed the name "The Palace"

Name may be the same but it is a local owner not affiliated with any other restaurants. You guys will love the weather and the scenery. Clovis is a toilet. Las Cruces is a larger city and much better scenery.
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.6080035...9&rs=0&p=0

mm... I went to the hat during my trip last weekend. god I miss that place.

(10-01-2014 09:08 AM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  

(10-01-2014 09:06 AM)soar#417 Wrote:  

(10-01-2014 09:04 AM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  

(09-30-2014 11:26 AM)alpha_eagle Wrote:  Definitely making the trip along a good many other player-parents. Looking forward to getting back out West again - hope to have some time for a little hiking in the Organ Mtn. NRA on Saturday morning before the game. Any recommendations for better-than-average restaurants and/or must-see places?

Restaurants:

La Posta-Mexican
Double Eagle-Mexican/American
Si Senor-Mexican
Lorenzos-Italian food
Zeffiros-Italian
El Sombreo-Mexican
St. Clair Winery & Bistro
Aqua Reef-Euro Cuisine

These are local eats that are I highly recommend if you want to stay away from the chain restaurants. Also, visit Old Mesilla. Almost half of the restaurants I listed are in Old Mesilla. We have beautiful mountains and on both sides of the mountain there are some nice parks.

El Som ain't nothin new to Southern fans...we have three in the Boro, one is even dubbed the name "The Palace"

Name may be the same but it is a local owner not affiliated with any other restaurants. You guys will love the weather and the scenery. Clovis is a toilet. Las Cruces is a larger city and much better scenery.
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.6080035...9&rs=0&p=0

That's why I said unfortunately in regards to Clovis.

I went to the hat last week too

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Chopes in La Mesa south of Cruces. Don't let the exterior scare you off...lol

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I like to think that I'm plenty open-minded about trying new things and recognizing when some other place's joint is better than mine.

That said, I knowingly and willingly eschew all authentic (and probably delicious) Mexican or Tex-Mex food in favor of The Hat.

Cliche or not, sometimes you just have to have standards and rules, dammit. Perhaps I'll watch Saturday's game while downing a 48 oz. Texas margarita or two.

El Sombrero is not good Mexican food. Only reason it is adored in the Boro is because it is a watering hole that is as lax with IDs as a landscaping business

(10-02-2014 02:50 AM)eagleskins Wrote:  El Sombrero is not good Mexican food. Only reason it is adored in the Boro is because it is a watering hole that is as lax with IDs as a landscaping business

I certainly didn't go to Dos Primos for the atmosphere... just sayin.

(10-02-2014 08:59 AM)The Black Flag Wrote:  

(10-02-2014 02:50 AM)eagleskins Wrote:  El Sombrero is not good Mexican food. Only reason it is adored in the Boro is because it is a watering hole that is as lax with IDs as a landscaping business

I certainly didn't go to Dos Primos for the atmosphere... just sayin.

You couldn't beat $2 32oz bud light

(10-02-2014 09:23 AM)GSUhooligan Wrote:  

(10-02-2014 08:59 AM)The Black Flag Wrote:  

(10-02-2014 02:50 AM)eagleskins Wrote:  El Sombrero is not good Mexican food. Only reason it is adored in the Boro is because it is a watering hole that is as lax with IDs as a landscaping business

I certainly didn't go to Dos Primos for the atmosphere... just sayin.

You couldn't beat $2 32oz bud light

Nope. Normally didn't have trouble getting on a pool table either.

Here is a good Beautiful Eagle Creek story for you. When Chris Hatcher was coach at GS, he had a WR who was dropping passes left and right during practice. He told the kid to go get in the water and wash his hands with it. The kid did and never dropped a ball the rest of the day. Ya got to believe!!!