El Camino Real — Restaurant in Deming

I would have never stopped here had it not been for my girlfriend going on about delicious Mexican good (which we are both fans of) in Deming, NM. We drive between Tucson and Las Cruces enough to want to know about any gems along the way and this is certainly one of them!

We had our pups with us, so my Hubs went in and ordered us some breakfast/lunch to eat out in the care. The people that work here are very warm and welcoming and the place was busy with a constant stream of diners. We got our food quickly -- my Hubs ordered the combo plate (taco, tamale, enchilada and chile rellano) and I had the Chilaquiles. There are two big stand outs here -- the beans are fantastic. Yes, beans can be fantastic... these were, and you can tell they are totally freshly made. The Salsa -- LOVED it. As a matter of fact, they gave us this little tub of salsa to go with a bag of chips and we took it home with us. Our food was delicious.

Now, the Chilaquiles... many know I am in search of the worlds best Chilaquiles. Unfortunately, these did not win that title which is still held by my Sister In Law ... they were good don't get me wrong but not off the charts.

When we come through Deming next time, and we will... we are stopping again and I will try something else. Oh, and we will see if they will sell us a big tub of...

First time here The gentleman Danny and Waitress older lady No Glasses on face working during the day time were nice no complaints Wednesday 15 2025 and Thursday 16 2025 day and Friday 17 2025 day went again The teen age girls are very rude dont do there job right and don't ask if you want more tea or ice or boxes or anything WE had to ask for EVERYTHING WE WANTED TO TAKE HOME WITH US AND I noticed the white guy doing the teal on the registers and girl (with glasses on face Spanish or mexican language Those 2 don't care about the customers either because they are allways sitting at tables talking and dont tell the teen agers nothing or dont communicate with customers not even a Hello This will be our last time there on 3rd day we eat there The girl teenagers and owners ruined thier business with us customers and dont seem to care if they loose customers it shows i saw it on all 3 days we went. SO MUCH US CUSTOMERS that GIVE YOU MONEY TO YOUR RESTAURANT AND TIPS TO EMPLOYEE Danny and other lady waitress with no glasses Who both deserve it!!!!! BUT THE REST OF EMPLOYEES AND YOU WHO DOES REGISTERS THAT DONT WAIT ON TABLES YOUR SERVICE IS VERY VERY BAD AND TEENAGERS GIRLS SERVICE IS BAD...

I had high hopes for this highly-rated local joint... but, well, I guess I just don't like Deming-style red enchilada sauce (preferring Las Cruces style and elsewhere in the southern valley). The red sauce here orange and appears to be tomato based with high amounts of cumin and ??? nutmeg? -- three things I want none of in my red sauce. Something like Old El Paso brand, as far as I recall (if I can remember that far back). The green sauce was better but still far from great. They are also far too stingy with the sauces regardless--just barely enough to cover the items--no plate flooding with delicious gravies here. The over-easy eggs on top come over-medium -- always a major bummer when that happens with enchiladas and similar dishes (chilaquilas in this case). The gorditas were pretty okay but not good enough to save the ratings. The chips and salsa were pretty good. Chips are the thick type--not my favorite type but...