Chala’s Wood Fire Grill

FEATURED RESTAURANT

BY MIKE PUCKETT

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Here is what the locals are saying…

Best Steak Ever
No kidding- the best steak ever. And the pork chop is amazing too. Go in and ask for the specials – I don’t order off the menu- I order the specials !

Authentic food and service
This restaurant was a recommendation from our hotel and really delivered. It is small but makes a point of only using fresh ingredients. They have no freezer or microwave. We had 2 of the specials. The steak and pork were perfect. The sauces were superb. You cannot beat their food.

Wonderful Food in a friendly atmosphere!
We have been here several times and never been disappointed. My husband absolutely LOVES their food! I have to work around some food allergies but the staff is very helpful. Seating area is simply decorated and lets the food speak for itself. It should be a “Don’t miss” when you are in Las Cruces!

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Drinks

Margarita
Pino Grigio, orange and lime juice

Dos Equis
American Adjunct Lager, Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, S.A. de C.V.
Taste of cracker, corn, white bread dough, light pepper, and herbal/grassy earthiness

Michelada
Dos Equis, lime juice with salted rim

Appetizers

Chile con Queso
Chile con queso topped with ground beef, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream

Carne Asada Nachos
Tortilla chips, gajita meat, cheese, refried beans topped with lettuce, pico, sour cream and guacamole

Pork sliders
Smoked pulled pork, onion on a fresh made roll

Mains

Pastor Tacos
Marinated slow smoked pork on a flour tortilla served with fideo and calabacitas

Christmas Style Chile con Carne Burrito
Beef and pork, beans and cheese topped with green and red chile sauce

Smoke Bone-In Pork Chop
Slow smoke pork chop finished on the grill served on a bed of apricot preserve and topped with Swiss chard, onion and home-made BBQ sauce. Served with potatoes

Hefty Cuban
Smoked pork, ham and house-made bacon. Served with French Fries

Desserts

Red Velvet Cake
Layered cake with cream cheese icing

Empanada
Served with vanilla ice cream and topped with caramel drizzle

PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE PUCKETT

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Address: 2790 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88005

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