The Espiritu Family

We are the Espiritu family; big hearted, ambitious Mexican-American family from Las Cruces, New Mexico and the founders/owners of Grounded, the coffee, wine and wood fired pizza lounge in Downtown Las Cruces (first of its kind here in LC!). We are so extremely excited to be fulfilling our family dream and opening up this incredible space in the heart of our growing city. And just like our family name, we are full of spirit and are so excited to share it with our community. Grounded has been a project in the works for years…we just didn’t know it then. Since our childhood, every time we travel to a new place, the first thing we do is look for the cutest, most unique and recommended coffee shops to make a list of our favorites from the trip. Taking notes of what we loved from each place. Little did we know that all of these trips were preparing us for now! It is a family ordeal, so I hope everyone is ready to feel at home, connected and welcomed at our space, we are so thrilled to have you<3 Mucho Amor! 

Our Vision

One of the biggest things for us in opening Grounded is to be the spot for students, professionals and really anyone looking for a casual workspace or communal, social area that’s laid back and inviting, and best of all, downtown! We’re open late every night and even later on the weekends with events, game nights, and live music throughout the week! We want this space to be a go-to spot for families, young adults, professionals, youth, and everyone! All are welcome at Grounded. This is a space that brings together our roots, values and passions to showcase the beauty of our diverse culture and community.

Our Team

Tony & Sandra

Founders/Owners

★ Favorite Drink: Orange Cinnamon Cortado & Orange Cinnamon Latte with Oat Milk 

★ Favorite Food: Bruselas With Salmon & Jardin Pizza 

★ About Us/Hobbies: Live music concerts, traveling, good glass of wine, charcuterie boards, walks, spending time with friends/family & real estate investing 

★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: Diversity of people coming together to enjoy our space & the welcoming, friendly and positive environment

“Have a pocketful-of-sunshine day!”

Kendra

★ Favorite Drink: Constantly changing but Americano with honey and oat milk for now;)


 

★ Favorite Food: Alma Acai bowl with almond butter! Yummm


★ About Me/Hobbies: Passionate about everything coffee! The science, culture and community surrounding it! Love traveling, crafting, thrifting, meeting new people and spending time with my family, friends and my dog Blue!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: Words can't even describe the love that i have for this place. The fact that i got to see and be apart of my family coming together to create something so special means the most. i am so grateful for the environment and community we have created. i feel so lucky to have such an amazing team, we really are one little happy family here and i love them all<3

Kaitlin

★ Favorite Drink: Light Roast Pour Over


 

★ Favorite Food: I have a serious obsession with the Mole Salmon Salad—ask literally anyone...


★ About Me/Hobbies: Documentary Photographer and Novelist with a love for traveling, sports, thrifting, arts & crafts, music, plants, and people!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I have absolutely fallen in love with this beautiful space—the place where I’ve found inspiration, connection, and a deeper sense of purpose. It has ignited my creativity, introduced me to extraordinary people, and created a community that truly feels like family. Every day, we're reflected back the same love, passion, and spirit we pour into it!

Garrett

★ Favorite Drink: Iced Matcha Latte


 

★ Favorite Food: Mole Salmon Salad


★ About Me/Hobbies: Skateboarding & working


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: The food, atmosphere, and getting to work with my family for my first job!

Gabe

★ Favorite Drink: Oat Chai with Honey


 

★ Favorite Food: Cheese Pizza with basil, chicken, and extra red chile honey.


★ About Me/Hobbies: I grow flowers and drink chamomile tea.


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: my coworkers, the eclectic vibe, and the majestic fiddle leaf fig

Ren

★ Favorite Drink: Honey Oat Cappuccino


 

★ Favorite Food: Cerveza Board


★ About Me/Hobbies: I love making digital paintings, learning 3D animation techniques, going to the movies, and hanging out with friends.


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I love how inviting the atmosphere is between the colors and the fun attitude of my coworkers! 🙂


River

★ Favorite Drink: Jamaica tea with coconut and lime


 

★ Favorite Food: Mexicano pizza drizzled with CLV


★ About Me/Hobbies: I love to cook up a good meal and spend lots of time researching about food. also being a homebody with the kittens and hubs <3


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: Being given the opportunity to lead an incredible team and explore what the culinary world has to offer through grounded. it’s a good reminder to always support local businesses, you never know who’s dreams you’re supporting!

James

★ Favorite Drink: iced matcha w/ vanilla + oat milk


 

★ Favorite Food: Bruselas w/ salmon


★ About Me/Hobbies: I’m a las cruces native from a background in art and design! I love to read and write and collab with other creatives!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I love that grounded is cultivating a safe space for people of all ages to share, study, meet, and grow!

Abby

★ Favorite drink: Iced chai latte with oat milk and mexican vanilla!


 

★ Favorite Food: Cleanse açai bowl with almond butter, and nachos with extra queso!


★ About Me/Hobbies: I am a student at NMSU studying political science and international relations! my favorite hobbies include painting, embroidery, and reading. On my off days, I love spending time with friends and family!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I love that grounded gives people a safe space to relax, read a good book, study, and spend time with family and friends over a nice cup of coffee or delicious food. I think it is amazing how a small positive interaction can go a long way, and make someone's day better. For that, I am grateful for Grounded to give me that opportunity <3


Richard

★ Favorite Drink: Iced Oatmilk Orange Cinnamon Latte


 

★ Favorite Food: Shroom Pizza! Something about the red chile honey drizzled on top takes it from a 10 to an 11!


★ About Me/Hobbies: I grew up in central Missouri but have been in Cruces since 2018. I love spending my time with my wife and our 3 cats and watching Star Wars, Marvel, Criminal Minds or one of our many reality tv shows. When I'm not with them you can almost guarantee I'm playing or watching soccer, basketball, baseball or football. I'm proud of my Korean heritage on my dad's side (although my sister took all the Asian features and I got none 😭). 사랑 COYS


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I love how community oriented we are and the many events we host!

Brooklyn

★ Favorite Drink: Iced Coconut Matcha with Macadamia Milk


★ Favorite Food: Brusselas


★ About Me/Hobbies: NMSU Student who enjoys spending time in cozied up with my dog and a good show or cooking for the people I love!


★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I love how grounded is able to bring the community together into a space that everyone can feel comfortable and enjoy!

Nadia

★ Favorite Drink: Orange Cinnamon Latte with oat milk!


 

★ Favorite Food: Everything Bagel with all the fixing and must have smoked salmon


★ About Me/Hobbies: I love to paint, cook, and enjoy watching movies any chance I get!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: The people! Our environment here at Grounded brings in all kinds of creative and expressive individuals. It's a great hangout spot and place to meet new friends

Joss

★ Favorite Drink: Sweet Oat-milk Iced Latte


 

★ Favorite Food: Jardín Pizza


★ About Me/Hobbies: I LOVE music


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: The food!

Julie L

★ Favorite Drink: Hot Honey Lavender Latte in the morning, and an Iced Coconut Matcha during the day!


 

★ Favorite Food: I love the good ol' wood fired nachos with chicken


★ About Me/Hobbies: I am an artist and metalsmith—i love making jewelry. I also love thrifting, going to concerts, and collecting everything


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I love meeting all the people that come in to grounded, and being silly with my coworkers

Dahlia

★ Favorite Drink: Iced Oat Orange Cinnamon Latte with Extra Cinnamon


 

★ Favorite Food: The wood fire nachos with chicken and our house made ranch!! So good!!


★ About Me/Hobbies: I love watching movies and tv, hanging out with my cats named momo and azula, and driving around listening to music—it's always so much fun and it calms me down


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I just love being a barista! I love the job so much and every part of it—my coworkers, the customers and regulars we always have! I love seeing people’s reactions to the amazing food and drinks I recommend and made because, even if someone is having a bad day, a good cup of coffee can make you feel a little better!


Eryn

★ Favorite Drink: Iced oat matcha with cardamom maple syrup


 

★ Favorite Food: Everything bagel with all the fixins and prosciutto


★ About Me/Hobbies: Going on walks and trying new coffee shops with my dog poppi


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: How welcoming everyone is! I moved here a few months ago and the team has quickly become some of my closest friends 🙂

Jaden W.

★ Favorite Drink: Iced Matcha with honey and almond milk


 

★ Favorite Food: The Marg Pizza


★ About Me/Hobbies: I like to be creative, outgoing with school, and I love to run!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: My favorite thing about Grounded is the ambience that it gives off, how it can be a place where you can chill and eat great food/drink!


"Live. Laugh. Lana"

Aaron

★ Favorite Drink: Mazapan Latte


 

★ Favorite Food: Roni Pizza


★ About Me/Hobbies: Taking care of my kids, taking them out to go hiking and watching them play their sport, soccer!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded:

Edward

★ Favorite Drink: Just the simplicity of filtered water. I know it sounds bland but nothing beats an ice cold water after a long day (especially if you're trying to stay healthy like me).


 

★ Favorite Food: With a passion for plant based bites, you'll often catch me indulging in a colorful array of favorite foods at Grounded, but my favorite choice would be a plain old Queso Pizza with chicken


★ About Me/Hobbies: Hey there, i'm Edward, a barista from ABQ. Something about me is that I'm always cruising around town in my '91 Miata. I savor the freedom of the open road and am currently saving up for a motorcycle:)


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: What keeps me anchored at Grounded? The vibrant community and our shared commitment to sustainability.

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Sharon

★ Favorite Drink: Jamaica iced sun tea


 

★ Favorite Food: Shroom pizza


★ About Me/Hobbies: I love spending time with family!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I love how friendly everyone is!


Aliyah

★ Favorite Drink: Iced Oat Matcha with Coconut Syrup


 

★ Favorite Food: Shroom pizza add pepperoni!!


★ About Me/Hobbies: I am a nursing major and hope to someday work with kids with cancer, as well start my own medspa business! I love helping others and hope to someday make an impact on other’s lives!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: The community and relationships i am able to build with others on the daily! I love being able to connect with others and possibly make someone’s day better!

Julie M

★ Favorite Drink: I love a good cold brew with some oat milk and vanilla! Simple but delicious!


 

★ Favorite Food: I love the nachos or, on a chill day, a Zia açaí bowl with coconut oil


★ About Me/Hobbies: I’m a homebody. I love to put on a good movie and relax with my cats! I'm also a bit of a gamer and I love to stream what I’m playing 🙂


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I absolutely love how homey it is! There’s always great music playing and somewhere fresh to sit down. Don’t even get me started on the food haha

Angela

★ Favorite Drink: Iced matcha with coconut cream


 

★ Favorite Food: Bruselas w/ salmon and balsamic glaze


★ About Me/Hobbies: Hi I’m Angela! I make the dough and bakery pastries, I’m in a band, I do vocals and write songs, and I’m really into alternative subcultures!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: Grounded is one of the first places I visited when I moved down here. It’s a comfy cozy spot to study, relax, and meet people—it’s just beautifully put together all around!


Julian

★ Favorite Drink: Coconut Cold Brew


 

★ Favorite Food: Roni with hot honey


★ About Me/Hobbies: Currently finishing my degree in social work at NMSU! As for hobbies, I love to make music, DJ, and play the piano. Oh and i love movies...like a lot!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: fav thing about grounded has gotta be the people. Genuinely all my coworkers are awesome and they make work fun 🙂

Sarah

★ Favorite Drink: Lovely lavender latte with oat milk


 

★ Favorite Food: Shroom pizza on a cauli crust


★ About Me/Hobbies: I go to NMSU and study wildlife conservation ecology. I love climbing and hiking, and I am a portrait artist!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: The space is beautiful and inviting 🙂

Abrianna

★ Favorite Drink: Iced Honey Matcha


 

★ Favorite Food: Vegano Pizza Gluten Free


★ About Me/Hobbies: Ceramics and hiking!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: the positive energy atmosphere and awesome team i work with

Ailsa

★ Favorite Drink: Iced matcha or iced lavender latte with macadamia milk!


 

★ Favorite Food: Bruselas with chicken


★ About Me/Hobbies: I love to read, cook, and do yoga


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: First I love my coworkers, but second I love the decor and environment. Also the live music on Fridays is always great!

Shauna

★ Favorite Drink: Vanilla cold brew with oat milk


 

★ Favorite Food: Pretzel bites with queso


★ About Me/Hobbies: I love to draw and find new music to listen to!


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: I love the environment and the food!

Maura

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Cameron

★ Favorite Drink: Vanilla matcha latte


 

★ Favorite Food: Zia Açaí bowl


★ About Me/Hobbies: I love traveling and going to concerts. My fav musical artist is Harry styles :3


 ★ Favorite Thing About Grounded: The atmosphere and people!