Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery sits on North Main Street in downtown Las Cruces, combining craft brewing with small-batch distilling in New Mexico’s Mesilla Valley. Founded by local entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity to bring artisanal spirits to southern New Mexico, the operation launched as both brewery and distillery to serve the growing craft beverage scene in Las Cruces. The facility occupies a renovated building in the historic downtown district, where they produce both beer and spirits under one roof. Their distilling operation focuses on whiskey and other aged spirits, taking advantage of New Mexico’s unique climate for maturation. The name pays homage to the desert landscape and local geography that defines the region, with owners embracing the high desert environment as part of their production story. They’ve positioned themselves as one of the few combined brewery-distillery operations in southern New Mexico, serving both local regulars and visitors exploring the Las Cruces craft beverage trail. The operation reflects the independent spirit of New Mexico’s growing craft distilling movement, where small producers are experimenting with local ingredients and climate-influenced aging.
