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A small Laredo neighborhood with a big spirit
Two miles from the Texas/Mexico border and northeast of downtown Laredo, Las Cruces is a quaint urban neighborhood with a big spirit. Mom and pops fill this community, and its proximity to Interstate 35 allows residents to easily access all of the diverse dining, shopping and attractions that South Texas has to offer. “It’s walkable, but it’s a small community; everything is really close,” says Joey Ferguson, Realtor for NAI Swisher & Martin Realty, whose focus is on commercial but has served the Laredo area for over 20 years.
Saludos Brewing Co is a craft brewery that focuses on local and cultural influences.
Cirlos Hair Salon offers various woman and men hairstyle options in Las Cruces.
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Family-owned shops and restaurants define Las Cruces
Family-owned markets, restaurants, and businesses define Las Cruces. Locals can get fresh tortillas to make meals at home at Los Dos Laredos Tortilla Factory, handmade dresses from Mom’s, bouquets and gifts from Adela’s Floras and Creations and pottery from Gonzalez Ceramics. Barbecue purists can get their fix at Cotulla’s BBQ, a bright red, no-frills joint attached to a tire shop, known for its barbacoa, stewy guisado tacos and “mariachis,” what locals call soft tacos. Bolillos Café Central is also a popular morning and lunch spot, known for its café con leche, tortas, pan dulce and bolillos, their specialty, a savory bread made throughout Central America. While sushi, tacos and ceviche may sound like an odd combination, locals rave about the three dishes served at neighborhood restaurant Taco Kissi. Open early, serving breakfast tacos and for lunch, where $2 carne asada tacos and $10 tempura rolls are the favorites and late-night after midnight, where locals coast through the drive-thru to snag their birria taco cravings.
Locally owned markets are also sprinkled throughout Las Cruces. Mex-Mart is along East Saunders Street and provides meat, snacks, and other basics, along with a counter selling tacos and a salsa bar. Butcher shop Pronto’s Meat Market provides a variety of different cuts, along with spices and produce. In and Out Groceries provides essentials, along with homemade soups, snacks and the go-to spot for locally made chicharrónes. For a wider selection, residents have grocery store H-E-B and Sam’s Club 2 miles north of the community off Interstate 35. For more shopping, residents can reach Plaza De Laredo in 3 miles, which offers Walmart, Dollar Tree, Home Depot and Academy Sports and Outdoors.
Or, for more local flavor, residents are 1 mile east of the vibrant San Bernardo Historic District off I-35. “San Bernardo Avenue is known for its Mexican crafts,” says Ana Reyna Arzate, Marketing Coordinator for Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau and 20-year Laredo resident. “Whatever you can imagine, you can find on this avenue. It's easy to get to, very walkable, and space for bicycles as well.” The 40-block shopping district is the largest collection of authentic goods from Mexico, with local merchants selling everything from jewelry to artwork, clothing and candies. “My favorites are Basket and Pottery Alley, which sells plates and decorations,” she says. “Charro Mexican Imports is also good’ they sell interiors and clay pots.” The district is also known for its locally owned restaurants, mainly taquerias, Tex-Mex food trucks and sit-down Latin American restaurants.
Tacos Kissi Restaurant offers authentic Mexican food, sushi, seafood and more in Las Cruces.
Adela's Floral & Creations designs one of a kind flower arrangements and more in Las Cruces.
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Spanish-style homes for under $300,000
Las Cruces’ narrow grid streets are lined with Texas-Mexican vernacular architecture styles, stone cottages, mission-style homes and other properties with Spanish influences, primarily built in the early 1980s. Homebuyers can expect two-bedroom homes that are around 1,300 square feet for approximately $100,000 up to four- and five-bedroom homes that are over 2,000 square feet for around $270,000. While few sidewalks exist, residents enjoy carports, spacious paved driveways and fenced-in yards. “it’s more of a redevelopment area, but the city has been working a lot to redevelop it,” Ferguson says. “New construction is a big deal, but land is scarce, so right now, there are only around six homes for sale.”
Two story brick victorian style homes can be found throughout the north side of Las Cruces.
Two story spanish style homes with red clay roofs are common in north Las Cruces.
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Community green space and a 22-acre linear park
Residents are surrounded by opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. At Ramos Park, residents can enjoy a picnic or let the kids play. Juan Jose “Johnny” Rendon Park sits at the neighborhood's northwest corner. The park offers a skatepark, basketball courts, a playground and walking trails. Located along the 10-mile Zacate Creek, which connects the entire city to the Rio Grande, residents can easily access the surrounding 22-acre greenbelt and several other parks and trails. Traveling south from Rendon Park, residents can enjoy picturesque views and end up at Dr. Cecila May Moreno Park and Lyon Skate Park off Jefferson Street. The park offers bike paths, a playground and basketball hoops.
The Zacate Creek greenbelt received $7.6 million in April 2024 for a complete overhaul. The funding came through a grant from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program. The City of Laredo and Webb County covered part of the funding. The proposed Zacate Creek District Corridor will include new trails, an open-air visitor center and places to rent kayaks and bikes. Additional bridges, bike repair stations, a community garden and picnic tables will also be added. The Inner City Pool in the southwest corner of Las Cruces offers a respite from the Texas heat in the summer. For more outdoor fun, residents can reach Lake Casa Bianca State International State Park in 4 miles, a hot spot for swimming, boating and fishing.
Ramos Park located in Las Cruces has six basketball courts located throughout.
Flamboyant flowers bloom in fields throughout the Las Cruces area.
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Excellent extracurriculars at Las Cruce schools
Laredo Independent School District serves the area, and local students can attend Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary in the neighborhood, followed by Memorial Middle School in El Trompe and finishing at Nixon High School in Los Amores. The elementary school, which offers a chess club, earned a C-plus on Niche, and Memorial Middle earned a C. Scoring a B-minus on Niche, Nixon High offers basketball and cross-country teams and an annual fine arts showcase. College-bound students wanting to stay close to home can reach Laredo College within 3 miles. Earning a B-plus on Niche, the two-year institution is ranked the fourth-best community college in the state.
Celebrating birds and Mexican heritage
The city puts on various events that residents can easily access, including the Laredo Birding Festival, an annual tradition held every February. As a major path for migratory birds in the warmer months, birdwatching tends to be a popular hobby here. One of the city’s most popular events is the Laredo International Sister Cities Festival, held every July. The three-day celebration transforms the Sames Auto Arena into an indoor Mercado with artisans from Mexico selling various hand-made jewelry, clothing, food and other items. “It’s very popular. We celebrated 20 years of the festival this past July,” says Arzate. “We have 200 booths operated by coming from Mexico and Latin America to sell their products. We have food and cultural entertainment from Mexico, and this year, we had 20,0000 people attend over the three days.”
Three miles from downtown Laredo
Highway 59 runs through the neighborhood, and Interstate 35 is 2 miles west of Las Cruces, making getting around the area a breeze. Residents can reach downtown Laredo in 3 miles, Laredo International Airport in 4 miles, and Laredo Medical Center is directly east of the community. Public transportation is also convenient via El Metro Transit, with bus stops scattered throughout the neighborhood, but predominantly along McPherson Road and East Saunders Street.
El Metro is a popular form of transportation in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces is located two miles from the Texas/Mexico border near downtown Laredo, Tx.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,072
Median Age
34
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,325
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,242
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
57.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
101°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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