Las Cruces Homes for Sale

Las Cruces is a Laredo neighborhood where small business thrive close to downtown and the Mexican border. The area is characterized by its family-owned restaurants, shops and markets, providing a close-knit community feel. Los Dos Laredos Tortilla Factory sells fresh tortillas, while shoppers can buy handmade dresses from Mom’s and pottery from Gonzalez Ceramics. Dining options include Cotulla’s BBQ, Bolillos Café Central and Taco Kissi, known for its diverse menu and late-night drive-thru. Local markets such as Mex-Mart and Pronto’s Meat Market offer fresh produce and essentials, while larger stores like H-E-B and Sam’s Club are just two miles north. For more shopping choices, Plaza De Laredo is three miles away, and the San Bernardo Historic District features a variety of Mexican crafts and authentic goods just a mile away. Homes in Las Cruces range from Texas-Mexican vernacular architecture to mission-style homes, mostly built in the early 1980s. The neighborhood offers parks like Ramos Park and Juan Jose “Johnny” Rendon Park, with amenities including walking trails, basketblal courts and a skatepark. The overhauled Zacate Creek greenbelt will feature new trails, an open-air visitor center and more. The Inner City Pool provides a summer respite, and Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, four miles away, offers fishing, boating and swimming. Events like the Laredo Birding Festival and the Laredo International Sister Cities Festival add to the community's vibrant culture. Convenient transportation options include Highway 59, Interstate 35 and El Metro Transit.