Business Spotlight: Nopalitos Restaurant

Preserving History and Democracy · Jan 28, 2026 · 52m

Welcome to the latest episode of Preserving History and Democracy! In this episode, we take the podcast on the road for a truly special episode—recorded inside one of the oldest and most beloved restaurants in Las Cruces. Join us as we sit down with Victor Gallegos of Nopalito's to explore more than 60 years of family history, community resilience, and the culture that shaped Mesquite Street and the city itself. From the legendary green chile recipe that put Nopalito's on the map to the incredible story of how the restaurant began inside a former Spanish Baptist church, this conversation is…