The 8 Best Free Things to do in Mesilla, New Mexico (NM)

November 10, 2021 Alida England

Mesilla (also known as La Mesilla and Old Mesilla) is a town in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 2,196 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Mesilla

1. Rio Grande Vineyards and Winery

5321 N Highway 28, Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88005-6231 +1 575-524-3985 [email protected] http://www.riograndewinery.com/
Excellent
70%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Rio Grande Vineyards and Winery

2. Mesilla Book Center

2360 Calle Principal, Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88046-9081 +1 575-526-6220 https://web.facebook.com/mesillabookcenter/
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Mesilla Book Center

Reviewed By Pizor - New Jersey, United States

Very comfortable to browse. Fiction room is good. I prefer nonfiction, and was very pleased with selection. Many boseoks I'd never seen. Great reprentation of travel books, local and worldwide.

3. Vintage Wines & Cigars

2461 Calle de Principal, Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88046 +1 575-523-9463 [email protected] http://www.vintagewinesandcigars.com
Excellent
78%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Vintage Wines & Cigars

Vintage Wines & Cigars is a small vineyard gone Wine Bar, proudly serving the best local wines from the Land of Enchantment. We offer forty wines by the glass or bottle and feature a selection of light tapas and fine cigars. Daily wine tastings and WI-FI. Come and enjoy a bottle of wine - meet old friends or make new ones. Relax on our patio with live music on weekends. Stop by and visit us!

4. Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine

2350 Calle de Principal, Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88046 +1 575-647-2115 [email protected] http://www.heartofthedesert.com
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine

Heart of the Desert is a pistachio ranch and vineyard in Alamogordo, NM. The Mesilla store is a great place to sample farm fresh New Mexico pistachios in a variety of flavors and taste a variety of Heart of the Desert wines. Enjoy shopping for New Mexico inspired gifts and accessories while you are here.

Reviewed By BillyK139 - Livingston, United States

We made two visits while we were in Alamagordo. The first day was to sample the Pistachios and Wine (good service and free samples). We would have stayed longer to have a glass of wine on their patio, but it was too windy/cool. Since the patio and view were so nice, we decided to come back the next day. They do have some boxed crackers, cheese, and beef stick that you can purchase, but you're also welcome to bring your own snacks. It's worth checking out.

5. Basilica San Albino Catholic Church

2280 Calle Principal, Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88046 +1 575-526-9349 http://sanalbino.org
Excellent
56%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 160 reviews

Basilica San Albino Catholic Church

Reviewed By DOG_Luvr2_DaMaxx - Las Cruces, United States

Gorgeous and historic church. I'm a lifelong Catholic and love being able to celebrate Mass in a historic place. There's an old bat in a mantilla that thinks she owns the place but if you ignore her delusions of ownership then it's a great place.

6. Mesilla Plaza

Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/el_camino_real_de_tierra_adentro/mesilla_plaza_and_historic_district.html
Excellent
50%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Mesilla Plaza

Reviewed By K1078RKannc - Nashville, United States

If you are in Las Cruces, the Mesilla Plaza is worth a stop. You can find a delicious meal here, learn a bit of Southwestern history and find some well priced souvenirs. A lovely place to take a stroll.

7. Billy the Kid Gift Shop

2385 Calle Guadalupe, Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88046 +1 575-523-5562 [email protected] http://www.mesilla.com/
Excellent
34%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 38 reviews

Billy the Kid Gift Shop

Reviewed By 166elizabethz - Raleigh, United States

This was the site of the original courthouse where Billy the Kid was tried. It still has the old roofing (obviously covered by a 2nd roof). The 2 ladies were very helpful in answering our questions, and we bought a great Billy the Kid book! They safe distanced and wore masks :-)

8. El Patio Cantina

2171 Calle de Parian, Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM +1 575-526-9943
Excellent
20%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 10 reviews

El Patio Cantina

Reviewed By MississaugaONT - Mississauga, Canada

I had this on my TO DO LIST for a long time and finally made it to the "Oldest Bar in New Mexico". This place certainly has the ambience of an old historic and local establishment popular with a huge spectrum of the world. A warm and friendly greeting from the convivial, informative and lovely Miss Stephanie who, in addition to being a marvelous host and server, also saved me several hundred dollars by telling me that smoking cigars anywhere in the Old Town Square outside would probably get me arrested!!!! She was a font of local knowledge and I only wish I had had more time to pass in EL PATIO and to explore the local area.

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