Roswell might be famous for little green men, but the real out-of-this-world discovery here is a family-run kitchen dishing out comfort food that keeps locals coming back, plate after plate. 🌶️
Los Cerritos Mexican Kitchen has quietly become one of the most talked-about restaurants in town, earning its spot as the number two restaurant out of more than a hundred in the area.
It didn’t happen overnight — it happened one sizzling fajita platter, one tableside guac bowl, and one friendly server at a time.
How Los Cerritos won New Mexico’s hearts 🧡
Saúl Aguilar and his wife opened the doors back in 2009, and their commitment to scratch-made, home-style cooking has kept the restaurant a Roswell staple for well over a decade.
The couple’s success with Los Cerritos even inspired them to expand their local footprint with a second restaurant nearby, proof that their hospitality-first approach truly resonates with the community.
Locals will tell you it’s not just the food that keeps them loyal, it’s the feeling of walking into a place that treats every diner like family. 🌟
What really seals the deal, though, is the theater of the meal itself. 🔥 Tableside guacamole prepared right in front of guests has become something of a signature moment, with servers taste-testing it alongside customers before walking away.
Add in Taco Tuesday, where beef tacos go for just 99 cents each, and it’s easy to see why regulars mark their calendars.
The restaurant also leans into a lively, social atmosphere with live music on select nights, turning a simple dinner into a full night out.
That combination of hospitality, value, and genuine home cooking is what has made Los Cerritos a go-to spot for both Roswell locals and travelers passing through on Highway 285.
Food Highlights 🍽️
- Combination Plate: A build-your-own platter letting diners mix and match a beef taco, beef tostada, enchilada, two flautas, and a chile relleno
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Molcajete: A massive shareable dish loaded with beef, pork, and chicken topped with chorizo, Monterey jack cheese, and potato slices, served with tortillas and beans on the side.
- Aguachiles: A shrimp dish served in a spicy citrus sauce, popular with spice-seekers.
- Beef Fajitas: Marinated beef grilled alongside bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, served sizzling on a cast-iron skillet with all the fixings.
- Cheese Enchiladas: Classic enchiladas swimming in sauce, a comfort-food staple.
- Chicken Chimichanga: A lightly fried tortilla packed with tender chicken, served alongside rice, beans, sour cream, and guacamole.
- Shrimp Tacos: Fresh shrimp tucked into tortillas.
- Breakfast Burrito: Wrapped in warm tortillas and smothered in a deeply flavored, spicy-rich red sauce that fans call a must-order for breakfast lovers.
Atmosphere 🎶
Walking into Los Cerritos feels like stepping into a cozy neighborhood living room rather than a chain restaurant.
The dining room is described as spacious, clean, and comfortable, with a big parking lot that even accommodates trailers and road-trippers.
Live music adds an energetic buzz on select nights, while attentive staff keep the mood warm and welcoming even during the Tuesday night rush.
It’s the kind of place where strangers become regulars after just one visit. 🎉
Bottom Line
Tableside guac, sizzling fajitas, and 99-cent taco specials make this family-owned spot a Roswell essential. Generous portions, friendly service, and genuine hospitality turn first-timers into regulars fast. Add live music nights and hearty breakfast burritos, and you’ve got a must-visit stop worth the detour.
Address:
2103 N Main St., Roswell, NM 88201
📞 (575) 622-4919
Open Mon–Sat, 7 AM–9 PM (closed Sun)