Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Las Cruces by diners

Asian food is having a moment. Nearly have at least one Asian restaurant, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data as of March 2023. While those are mainly Chinese, Japanese, or Thai, diners are increasingly trying other cuisines from the continent. That's brought Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino food to the forefront of diners' culinary explorations.

Asian flavor combinations tantalize diners' expanding palates with flavorful sauces and a variety of spices. Those who like to turn up the heat love the different ways each country infuses pepper and spice into its food, from Korean gochujang sauce to Vietnamese chilies and fiery Indian peppercorns. Other dishes like Filipino chicken adobo and Vietnamese pho all pack a savory punch of umami.

The use of fresh ingredients and fermented foods like miso and kimchi brings a healthy aspect to many Asian cuisines. Unique fruits such as kumquat and yuzu also expand the range of flavors restaurants can bring to foods and drinks.

Many diners also like Asian foods because of their fun factor, with Korean barbecue and Chinese hot pot dishes offering communal experiences.

compiled a list of the highest-rated Asian restaurants in the Las Cruces area using data from . Data is as of Aug. 6, 2025. Businesses were filtered to fall under at least one of these categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian/Pakistani, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, Pan Asian, or Asian fusion.

Restaurants selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Las Cruces were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included.

Grand Buffet

1 / 16

#16. Grand Buffet

- Rating: 2.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2340 East Griggs Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Buffets, Chinese, Sushi Bars
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Chinese Kitchen

2 / 16

#15. Chinese Kitchen

- Rating: 2.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 Missouri Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Chinese
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China Express

3 / 16

#14. China Express

- Rating: 2.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2443 North Main Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Chinese
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Mix Express

4 / 16

#13. Mix Express

- Rating: 3.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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Asian Buffet

5 / 16

#12. Asian Buffet

- Rating: 3.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2340 East Griggs Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
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Wok'n World

6 / 16

#11. Wok'n World

- Rating: 3.2/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 519 East Boutz Road Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Szechuan
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Oriental Palace

7 / 16

#10. Oriental Palace

- Rating: 3.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 East Idaho Ave. Ste 31 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Chinese
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Zero Degrees

8 / 16

#9. Zero Degrees

- Rating: 3.2/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 1305 East University Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Asian Fusion, Vietnamese
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Golden Star - Las Cruces

9 / 16

#8. Golden Star - Las Cruces

- Rating: 3.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1420 El Paseo Road Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Chinese
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Pho A Dong

10 / 16

#7. Pho A Dong

- Rating: 3.4/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 504 East Amador Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Vietnamese, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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Sakura

11 / 16

#6. Sakura

- Rating: 3.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3961 East Lohman Ave. Ste 1 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Thai Delight

12 / 16

#5. Thai Delight

- Rating: 3.5/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2148 Avenida De Mesilla Mesilla, New Mexico
- Categories: Thai
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Teriyaki Chicken House

13 / 16

#4. Teriyaki Chicken House

- Rating: 3.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 805 El Paseo Road Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Japanese, fast food, Asian Fusion
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Mix Pacific Rim

14 / 16

#3. Mix Pacific Rim

- Rating: 3.9/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Ste D4 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Noodles
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Taste of India

15 / 16

#2. Taste of India

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 887 North Main St. Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Indian
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K Bowl

16 / 16

#1. K Bowl

- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 East University Ave. Ste D3 Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 323 metros.

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