"When it comes to lodging in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Big Chili Inn and Suites is a popular choice. Our hotel provides the perfect combination of comfort and convenience with rooms and suites, plus an outdoor pool," the official website says.

"Grill up something delicious on our free BBQs. This pet and family friendly Oasis is located close to Mesilla, and a 35 minute drive to El Paso. Make your way to White Sands or check out the delightful downtown area for special events. From museums to golf courses to wineries, there’s always something exciting to do in Las Cruces.

"Since coming under new ownership, the Big Chili Inn & Suites has undergone some remodeling. Whether you’re staying for a few days or need an extended stay, we work hard to ensure that all of our guests are comfortable and enjoy their stay with us."

"It’s safe to say that Las Cruces, New Mexico is America’s epicenter of chile pepper tourism. And if you’re driving through the markets of nearby Hatch you’re going to need a place to stay. So where better to rest your head than the Big Chile Inn and Suites, in full view of the world’s largest chile pepper parked out front?"the Atlas Obscura says.

"The inn actually predates the giant mimetic capsicum plopped in its parking lot. In the 1960s, the motel was a traditional Ramada Inn. Clint Eastwood once stayed there while filming Hang Em’ High, and memorabilia from the shoot can be found in the lobby.

"By 2010, the hotel had gone independent, and was looking for a new way to stand out. Then-owner David Girle, an engineer from Australia, had friends in the Disney scene, so they together they imagined the 47-foot chile behemoth out of two-and-a-half tons of concrete."

"The World’s Largest Chile Pepper is a concrete structure measuring 47 feet long and 2.5 tons in weight and is located in Las Cruces New Mexico at the Big Chile Inn," the Las Cruces Directory.

"A motel’s proprietors built it between 2010 and 2011 with the hope that it would draw tourists to their area and give Las Cruces a distinct character (the chile pepper being New Mexico’s favorite crop).

"This 47-foot-long monster also makes Hatch, New Mexico, the self-proclaimed “Chile Capital of the World,” a competitor of Las Cruces."

"Located in the heart of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Big Chile Inn and Suites has become a renowned destination for Scoville heat unit enthusiasts. Standing tall at an impressive 47 feet, the inn boasts an iconic chile pepper sculpture that never fails to capture the attention of its visitors," the East Coast Traveler says.



"Once an ordinary Ramada Inn back in the 1960s, the hotel catapulted to fame when Clint Eastwood chose to stay there while filming Hang Em' High. However, it was in 2010 that the inn underwent a remarkable transformation that would forever change its identity.

"David Girle, a visionary Australian engineer and owner of the inn, decided to create a unique attraction that would leave guests in awe. Drawing upon his connections in the Disney scene, Girle collaborated with experts to construct the extraordinary chile pepper sculpture, crafted meticulously using two-and-a-half tons of concrete. Since then, visitors have been flocking to the inn, eager to witness the world's largest chile pepper sculpture standing tall in all its glory."

"We haven’t done Photo Friday in a while, and what better way to get back in gear than a picture of Chloe with the world’s largest chili pepper?" the Dog Jaunt says.

"It’s a vast concrete sculpture in the parking lot of the America’s Best Value Inn in Las Cruces, NM, designed, as Roadside America puts it, “to entice travelers to notice this hotel rather than the ones lacking giant chili peppers.”

"It’s a hoot in itself, but the bonus is that the hotel it ornaments gets some darned good reviews on TripAdvisor, is extremely affordable, and welcomes pet dogs. Given those reviews, the pleasantness of our reception (despite being obvious lookie-loos), and the appealing goofiness of the lobby and the internal courtyard, I’d certainly stay at The Big Chili Inn the next time we drive on Interstate 10 or Interstate 25."

"The 47-foot chile, made from two-and-a-half tons of concrete, is one of the star attractions in the newest Mercedes-Benz 2018 GLC 300 commercial," the Las Cruces Sun-News says.

"The commercial showcases some of the most bizarre roadside attractions in America and the giant chile, which sits in front of the quirky hotel on 2160 W. Picacho Ave., made the cut.

"The behemoth of a chile pepper was built in 2010 and was designed to attract tourists in the neighborhood. It is the brainchild of the previous Big Chile Inn owner David Girle, an engineer from Australia."

"Where else would you expect to find the planet's biggest chile pepper other than in New Mexico?" the Only In Your State says.

"This sculpture is outside the family-run Big Chile Inn, one of the best places to stay in New Mexico."

"This 47 foot beast of a chile is planted squarely in front of the Big Chile Inn in Las Cruces. As recently as 2015, there was a wall around the chile and a donation required to get up close, but the chile has since been freed to all comers (#freethechile), the mellzah.com says.

"Which is just as well, because frankly, a chile just doesn’t seem as grand if it can be contained by mere walls. Weighing in at 5,000 pounds, this chile contains enough concrete capsaicin to take down a t-rex on taco tuesday.

"And yes, I do want you to say the last part of that sentence three times fast."