La Posta de Mesilla - Mesilla, NM

La Posta is one of the grand old Mexican-American restaurants of the Southwest, serving such classic New Mex fare as tostadas compuestas, which is a crisp-fried corn tortilla cup into which is ladled red chili con carne, beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato. A sort of prototypical supernacho, these hearty cups come three to an order for dinner, or as one part of a combination plate that also includes a chili relleno (a large cheese-stuffed, breaded, and deep-fried chili pepper), and a taco as well as guacamole salad.

89% Approval Rating (19 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Combination Plate ($10.00)

flan ($3.00)

tostadas compuestas ($10.00)

chili-smothered steak ($15.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"In a two-hundred-year old adobe building that was a stage stop on the Butterfield Trail, La Posta is one of the grand old Mexican-American restaurants of the Southwest. Opened in 1939 by Katie Griggs, and now run by her descendants, it is a sprawling, multi-room place ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

9/12/2000 - Michael Stern, $10

Map & Directions

2410 Calle de San Albino, Mesilla, NM
505-524-3524

http://www.laposta-de-mesilla.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	Yes
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"Tostadas Compuestas is a dish first created here in 1939."
buffetbuster

"This combination plate gives you a chance to taste frijoles, a rolled taco, red chile con carne, a red enchilada, a tamale, rice, and Mexican slaw."
buffetbuster

"The main dining room makes you feel like you are eating in the jungle. Although that parrot is fake, you can hear the squawking of real ones from the lobby."
buffetbuster

"La Posta is located in the town of Mesilla, which offers a rich taste of Southwest history."
Michael Stern

"Before it was a restaurant, this stage-stop was visited by Billy the Kid, Pancho Villa, and Kit Carson."
Michael Stern

"Where the locals have eaten."
Michael Stern