If you've never crossed the state line and ordered a plate in Las Cruces, prepare yourself, because New Mexico does enchiladas a little differently. The Whole Enchilada Fiesta is Returning to Las CrucesAfter more than a decade, the Whole Enchilada Fiesta is officially returning in October 2027. For longtime Las Cruces residents, it's the return of a hometown favorite. Las Cruces is Already Home to An Enchilada RecordIf there's one city that knows enchiladas, it's Las Cruces. The return of the Whole Enchilada Fiesta isn't just about bringing back another festival.