Party of 4--we stopped in for drinks and dessert and ended up really enjoying it. Everyone ordered something different--margarita, wine, beer, and an old fashioned with a smoked twist--and all of them were really good. Prices were about what you'd expect, nothing crazy. The desserts were just as solid--very tasty and a great way to wrap things up. Our waitress was super nice and always nearby if we needed anything, without hovering. Overall, a great spot to swing by even if you're just going for drinks and dessert. Definitely worth it. read more

I came into town to help care for my uncle while he was battling cancer. This was not his first fight. It was his seventh round with a different cancer. He has beaten stage four cancer three separate times. Needless to say, his career military background and having just retired in October 2025 served him well. He has faced every diagnosis head-on like the true American soldier he is. During one of our quiet conversations, he shared something that clearly weighed on him. He was heartbroken that he never got the chance to take his wife out for their 55th wedding anniversary in December because he was in the hospital. The next day, I asked him a simple question. If you could pick one restaurant within a 100-mile radius, just one, where would you want to go once you had your strength back? Without hesitation, he said La Posta. Over the next few weeks, a lot changed. He was released from the hospital. He slowly began to regain his strength. First the cane went away, then short walks turned into longer ones, and eventually he was even driving himself from LC to EPT for doctor's appointments. When I finally asked if he felt strong enough to go to that meal we had talked about, he lit up. He started telling me stories. How his father used to bring him to La Posta. How it had remained top notch throughout the years. He went into detail about every menu item he loved. But the one thing he really wanted me to understand was the ambiance. You will get it when you are there, he told me. I called to see if they took reservations. We were not even sure they did. A young woman named Priscilla answered the phone. I explained the situation. My uncle was finally strong enough to return to his favorite restaurant, one that held a lifetime of memories, and he had missed celebrating his 55th wedding anniversary. I told her I wanted to surprise them and make the night unforgettable. I even mentioned I was planning to have flowers delivered. Priscilla did not hesitate. She immediately connected me with her manager, Teresa. I asked if we could have a larger table than one meant for three people because my uncle wanted to order everything. Honestly, I just wanted him to eat, to enjoy himself, to feel normal again. Teresa agreed without question. Then something unexpected happened. Teresa explained that Priscilla was a single mom of two who had recently started a floral business on the side and truly wanted to help make this night special. She asked if it would be okay to involve her. Of course, I said yes. I was transferred back to Priscilla and told her to go big. No expense spared. I gave her full creative freedom and an unlimited budget. Unbeknownst to me, Priscilla partnered with a friend who specialized in balloon arrangements. What she created was nothing short of breathtaking. Place cards. Multiple floral centerpieces. An ornate floral display. A large professional sign welcoming my aunt and uncle to the restaurant. She handled everything with grace, professionalism, and kindness, even as our party grew from three people to thirteen. And then the story took a turn. The day before the dinner, my uncle was rushed into emergency surgery. Suddenly, everything was uncertain. Half the family canceled to stay at the hospital. We kept Priscilla updated as events unfolded. Not once did she complain. Not once did she lose her composure. She adapted to every change with pure professionalism and empathy. She even adjusted the floral arrangements when we decided to bring flowers and food to the hospital instead. That is when I learned that the owners of La Posta had been informed of the situation. The male manager on duty, and I regret not remembering his name, passed along a message from them expressing their deepest condolences and gratitude. He also shared that they wished they could have been there to meet my uncle. There really are still good people in this world. After her shift ended at 4 p.m., Priscilla went to pick up her kids and then came back to the restaurant just to meet me. She walked me through everything she had created and explained the work behind it. When I asked how much I owed her, she paused and said she wanted to bless my family and could not accept payment. I was overwhelmed. Her work would have easily cost four to five hundred dollars. I insisted on tipping her at the very least, and she reluctantly agreed. The food that night was incredible. We had a wonderful server, and the food was amazing. We ordered extra meals to go so my cousins could bring my uncle his favorite dishes back to the hospital. It was a small way to lift his spirits during one of the darkest moments our family has faced. My uncle asked me to thank you for the food. And I want to thank everyone at La Posta for the hospitality, the compassion, and the humanity. When my uncle regains his strength and comes home again, we will return with his wife so he can finally give her the 55th wedding anniversary dinner they both deserve. read more

Disappointing dining on this trip out to La Posta de Mesilla. I ordered the chimichanga plate and it was just awful! The flour tortilla was tough as leather and the shredded beef was a block of salt. My daughter's shrimp tacos wee extremely spicy. She had to have them returned and the replacement plate had no sauce. The service was very good, but I wish I thinks were better. read more

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I love this place The service I believe Andrea is top notch The atmosphere is bright cheerful and fun They have live birds Now the food and drinks Blood orange margarita and a coco loco margarita delicious We ordered flautas and rolled tacos Love it read more

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What better than eating at a historical building? Delicious food, exotic animals. This place has everything needed for a good time. Passed by Mesilla and definitely had to make a stop here for lunch. It's located in a historical 18th century stagecoach station and has all the charm. Once you walk in there are shops on either side before you reach the restaurant itself. Be sure to take a look at the jewelry store and the general store for chili goodies. Service is warm and prompt Love the complimentary chips and salsa that they brought out right away. Very efficient! I had the enchilada plate which was so delicious. Portions are HUGE. For 16 dollars this was both my lunch and dinner for the day which was a steal. Not to mention super delicious as well. Sauce is so tasty. The Mexican slaw was my second favorite item on the plate. Overall a great stop if you're in the area. Must visit! read more

La Posta de Mesilla - Enchilada plate - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

History stop! Go here if you want to see this remaining post/ change stop on the Butterfield Trail from the 1800s. It had since been turned into a restaurant/bar. It is well known, so make a reservation if you can. You will also find yourself waiting a bit at the front to be sat, at your table for your server, and for your food/drink to arrive so plan accordingly. This last visit, we sat in the bar and had a margarita. The jalapeño and cucumber margarita was accompanied by a rim of honey and crushed pecans. This was by far an amazing experience for my mouth! Great place, great history! Be sure to check it out when you're in historical Mesilla! read more

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Fantastic service! so so quality of food. Queso is velveeta and american cheese. boo. Margarita was fine.

Great food, fast and friendly service. Portions matched pricing. Awesome history to this building, as well as the surrounding square and neighborhood. The square was decorated for Christmas. read more

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We were in town for the Bataan. We called once we had finished the event to make a reservation for our party of 3 for 6pm. We were greeted by Edd (the manager on duty) who sat us immediately. Our server was friendly and Edd went above and beyond to make sure that our experience was enjoyable, despite him having a rough week (which we learned while talking to him). He brought us an order of sopapillas to end our wonderful meal. The food was fresh and delicious and service was top notch. 10/10 experience. read more

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The dining rooms were totally decked out for Christmas and looked gorgeous! Our waitress was very attentive. The margaritas were so yummy. The nachos were huge and could easily be shared as a dinner. Thankfully the chile rellenos were easy to eat with braces. The Cole slaw was unexpected and so delicious. read more

La Posta de Mesilla - Enchiladas verde plate - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

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A party of four, we came from out of town, decide to fill up on good delicious Mexican food and was told La Posta de Mesilla was very good ! BIG MISTAKE!!! it was horrible. Must be the way they serve tourist, but being from the area, I can assure you the food and presentation was horrible. First we order Queso blanco w/ chile. And received it and had to ask for plates, chip, and drinks. When main meals were ordered, what a mess. My plate looked like some 10 year old had serve himself. It was over flowing with everything mixed together like Goulash. The beans were dry and horrible, the rice and lettuce was all together my green enchiladas had No green chile and I ordered hamburger meat with which was cold. Well, to sum it up all the orders were terrible so if you want to eat like a tourist go there BUT IF YOU WANT TRUE MEXICAN FOOD GO ELSEWHERE. read more

In the heart of little historic downtown square this is a beautiful resturant that is so big and great for groups and parties. Maxed out in beautiful Mexican decor, a jewlery store and a bird cages filled with parrots all inside. The staff was super friendly and inviting. The black barrel margarita was delicious, New Mexico IPA hit the spot. Chips and salsa were provided to the table and were ok, salsa was lacking a bit in flavor but acceptable. I order shrimp tacos the shrimp and drizzle was good but the tortilla was store bought, hard and flavorless, no slaw and the rice and beans were ok but rice was a little on the dry crunchy side. With all this being said, I still would visit again without hesitation probably just for drinks and ambience because it is so pretty and inviting. Parking right now is a bit tricky and at this time there is construction in the area. read more

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In town for business. Great building and decor. The food is flavorful and the service is top notch.

Cam here for Saturday lunch, we brought our dog with us, and we got to sit on the lovely patio, our food was amazing the steak was to die for! Super soft and flavorful! Really enjoyed this place super quick service and the patio was the best place to relax. Lots of people came and checked on us, coming back here for the steak! read more

La Posta de Mesilla - Chicken and steak added shrimp fajitas! - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

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Drove 400 miles for our awesome supper on Monday night! When we parked we wondered if we'd be able to be seated as the parking area was very crowded & a lot of people were walking in. We entered and to our surprise we were seated right away for our 2nd visit! Our server, Paul was great & attentive! We shared the Shrimp cocktail (cerviche) & the 3 chicken tacos with beans & rice. He had a beer & I had a margarita! Both great! And, an order of 5 Cinnamon Churros. We asked if we could get 2 instead of the 5 and Paul took the time to ask the kitchen if that would be possible since we were driving through to Fort Worth. We wrapped up the 3 remaining churros & had heated up in the air fryer the next evening at our son's....They were just as great a day later... This place is decorated so cute for Christmas with the 'dining nooks & crannies'! Will be back next week Monday when we head back to Phoenix!! And, we will pick up some of that awesome salsa and another great meal! read more

La Posta de Mesilla - My 3 Chicken Tacos/ Margarita & his Shrimp Cocktail / Beer - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

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We love La posta , not just for the history but the food and ambience! We've brought friends and family from California to this place and they always bring it up when they go back home . The place is so big inside and each room is decorated with a different theme you can never get bored of this place. The parrots and fish in the front are always a favorite. Super cute patio and jewelry shop that closes around 7. Great for parties and family fun read more

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A local took us here. Great decor and quiet atmosphere. We got there in time for brunch. Hubby had Chile Rancheros. Chili con queso was wonderful. I had fajita beef salad. It had wonderful fresh veggies and meat was flavorful. We had James as our server and he kept our tea refilled and was very pleasant read more

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We came here because I'd read in several places that it's a must-try if you're in the El Paso area (it's about 40 minutes away). We decided to make the trip and check out the village it's located in--which turned out to be a really nice spot to explore! The decor and vibe of the restaurant were definitely on point. They even had macaws and parrots in cages, which added a fun touch while waiting for our table. The service was also friendly and attentive overall. However, one downside was that our server wasn't writing our order down. While that's fine if you can remember everything, unfortunately, a few items were missed. Thankfully, we weren't charged for those, so it wasn't a big issue. As for the food, some dishes were really good, but others were just okay. Personally, I'd recommend visiting the village itself, but I wouldn't say the restaurant is a must-try. Worth checking out for the ambiance and experience. read more

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Wow this Mexican restaurant definitely lives up to its name. Very big, old, spread out, nice nice restaurant. Definitely be back. Service was very good hardly any wait. The fried ice cream is epic!! read more

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Stopped at this historical register restaurant for lunch while browsing the town of galleries and shops. I highly recommend it! Great ambience with things to look at everywhere as only Mexican restaurants can get away with. Good was really great! The sour cream enchiladas came as a stack with a great Mexican slaw, rice, and beans. My husband had the carne tacos which were good but the enchiladas were definitely better with richer flavor. The service was also a delight. He was attentive and around but not bothersome. Also loved the host who gave a little history of the place on the way back to the table. Overall lovely experience! read more

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Fabulous experience for a first-time visitor to Las Cruces/Mesilla NM. The vegetarian combination includes their signature dish; a bean tostada compuesta, one chile relleno, and a cheese enchilada. Delicious and reasonably priced. This historic landmark has quite a story that includes the Wild West. The exotic parrots in huge cages are colorful like the entire interior of this beautiful New Mexican landmark. Though I arrived near closing, the waiter was patient and attentive. The manager also came by to make sure I was happy. The staff was friendly & professional. Highly recommend. read more

Wow.! We loved this place. The beautiful art everywhere, even some patriots. It was very cool to see. The people were friendly. The place was huge and just so cool to walk through! The food was amazing. Came out fast hot and good. The salsa here was very very spicy but still tasted good. Enchilada plate- with red sauce, green chili and a red carne enchilada. With rice, beans and slaw. Very good, would recommend . 10/10 Three shredded beef crispy tacos with rice . Extra crispy and good flavors. They were good if you're looking for something simple and familiar 7/10 read more

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I have always wanted to eat at La Posta. When I was in Las Cruces over 10 years ago, I tried but they were full and a line went down the block. Now on this vacation in September I was able to. Very colorful decor in the multiple rooms. Nice menu with a large selection of margaritas. They also quite a few tequilas with stools & mezcal. I asked my server, Donovan for recommendations. I started with a Smoked Agave margarita with a float of mezcal. They serve a complimentary basket of fried tortilla chips and a spicy salsa. Next I got their signature La Patrona margarita with two tequilas. A much better drink. I got a cup of Pork Posole served with red chili, chunks of pork and hominy. Perfect appetizer. My entree was their La Posta Combination Plate with a chile relleno, a folded taco, green chili cheese enchilada with ground beef, refritos, rice and Mexican slaw. Lots of flavor. I did not sense extra salt. By this point, I was full and skipped dessert. read more

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Always great food, service, cocktails and ambiance. Servers clearly enjoy working here

We called to ask about a reservation we weee told we don't need one. We drive 30 min to then be told there was a 30 min wait. The food marginal the service awful!!!!! This place always sucks!!! read more

La Posta De Mesilla is in the middle of the plaza of Old Mesilla and very popular, especially on a Saturday night. Gorgeous interiors but with overpriced gift shops; but they do sell some pretty badass salsa that is served with our dinner. The service is remarkable in the gift shops, regardless if I purchased anything. The waiting was typically 25 minutes on a busy Saturday evening. They had the whole lobby decked out in Disney Christmas themed animatronics of Mickey, Minnie and Donald Duck. Super cute!! Their restrooms were very fancy and pink, with old Spanish and it doesn't matter what year it is: I feel like I traveled back into the 1800's! Super classic and old timey. We were sat in this very back room filled with so many other people and it was hard for our servers to squeeze right through us, it was crowded! PROS:Very beautiful interiors even the ceiling had hand paints flowers and fruits. The music, the water fountain, the experience. The green salsa smothered over my Fiesta Fries and the their hard working staff! They do have 1 vegetarian fajita dish. They have a Gluten Free Menu which is great in itself. CONS: the menu lacked a lot of vegan and vegetarian options. You could get the guacamole salad for $10.00 but who wants just guacamole with lettuce for dinner which everyone gets a big meal? I got the fiesta fries with no cheese or sour cream and with extra guacamole and the green salsa. I just wanted more. They did forget my extra guacamole and green salsa and My fries had shreds of lettuce and diced tomatoes but the fries in itself for bland. I was grabbing the salt and pepper shakers the whole time. 1 more Con: their parrots in the cages! It just felt so sad having the parrots show some sign of distress and they looked like they wanted quietness but they were gorgeous birds. I could tell the staff were really caring about them. Their names were cute like Candy and Sugar; some Of them even had their own Facebook accounts. LOL. Our servers did make up for it and we're such attentive team really. read more

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Authentic Mexican at its best in a rustic setting with a storied history. Our server was very helpful as this was our first time dining there. Margaritas were some of the best I've had. Will definitely go back when we're staying in Las Cruces. Also located near Mesilla Park neighborhood with cool & eclectic shops. read more

Was just here on Thursday with my wife and our two Pugs. La Posta de Mesilla is a must stop any time we are passing through the area. The town is very unique and so is the restaurant. It is dog friendly and the Staff is outstanding . We sat on the patio and Sarah who is also the Bartender was our server. Great food, great service and fantastic atmosphere. We will be back! read more

La Posta de Mesilla - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

Sad to say we had a bad experience. Our waitress never checked in on us until she delivered our food and it took over 45 minutes to get it. Our order was not complicated and the restaurant was not very busy. Our food was flavorful and plentiful so that is the reason for this updated mixed review. read more

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The restaurant was recommended by our hotel clerk. The ambiance has the old town Mexican feel. Restaurant was clean. Our waiter, Jacob, was excellent. My husband's order had several changes. He didn't write anything down and had it correct. There was a mix up with all beans, no rice but ended up better as the rice was excellent. Between us we had beef tacos, chili rellano and cheese enchilada. Plenty of food and great tasting. We were brought sopapillas as a sorry for the mixup with rice. Totally unnecessary but really showed customer service. I would definitely recommend La Posta de Mesilla. Wish we lived closer!! read more

The short story: Ambiance = great location, old school family run vibe Service = fast and friendly Food = mixed bag The longer story: Arrived around 7pm on a Monday night. The location is very good. It is in the old historic area of the town. Short wait, but seated within 20 minutes. Once seated, we were served chips and salsa (very good) while we check out the menu. The menu covers a lot of items. I opted for a combo platter. It came with a tostado compuesto (a bean filled cup shaped tortilla chip), an enchilada, and a chili relleno. The tostado was good, the enchilada was okay, and the relleno was mediocre. Perhaps there a better options on the menu. Perhaps, it was better in the past. read more

La Posta de Mesilla - Bird in the lobby - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

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The service and atmosphere were good, but we were a bit disappointed with the food. I had the enchiladas which were a bit soggy.

While the food was good, there is an elephant in the room; the presence of parrots that squawked non-stop for the entirety of a two hour meal. In a novelty restaurant like Rainforest Cafe I could maybe accept an annoyance, but in a sit-down restaurant that advertises a storied heritage, such ambiance is completely unacceptable. It sadly eclipses all the positive aspects of the birthday meal I was supposed to enjoy with my party. read more

Pros: Starting off strongly, our server was amazing. Donovan. Great guy, attentive, energetic. Seriously awesome server. Dude is an absolute legend and I cannot stop singing his praises. Cons: First off, it took 30 minutes after being seated to be seen by our waiter. When he did stop by the first time he told us "I'm so sorry about the wait guys, I was just notified that this was one of my tables." Which, might I add, he was notified after I'm presuming a manager stopped and asked if we'd been helped. We could then hear her berate/belittle him about our table not being visited yet. I would like to be clear I DO NOT NLAME OUR WAITER. This was a clear example of poor communication. Now moving on to the food. The food quite literally has given me and my wife food poisoning. We ordered the Carne Asada Quesadilla (for me as I wasn't very hungry) and we ordered the Carne Asada Loaded fries as an appetizer. My wife ordered a fajita. The only food we both shared was the appetizer. I am literally sitting here at 4:38am on 12/22/2025 typing this out. I have spent three hours on the toilet. My wife has spent a few hours throwing up and being on the toilet. In terms of the actual taste of the food? I wish there was flavor to mention... the only part of the meal worth noting was my Mountain Dew. My wife and I were last here about 4 years ago and it is with a stomach absolutely ripped to shreds and a night of no sleep while on vacation I will say plainly and clearly: You will ABSOLUTELY regret eating here, be it costs, be it bad food, be it bad service as others have talked about, you will not have a good experience here. I'm telling y'all. I'm a veteran, I've been known to smash down anything and everything put in front of me and feel zero repercussions or regrets. Never in my life has food from a restaurant destroyed my gut like this. I'd quite literally rather eat a damn spinach casserole MRE than go back here. read more

While the service was very good and the ambiance was .. interesting, the food was mostly inedible. Several of us received food that was barely lukewarm. I sent mine back to be heated and got it back 15 minutes later no warmer. One in our party of six found the food so poor (meat dry and stringy) that she did not eat it. The waitress removed it from the bill. My meal - a combo plate - in addition to being less than warm, had no flavor. The chili relleno was doughy on the outside. The shrimp ceviche was cooked - not like any ceviche we had seen before and not good. So disappointing since the restaurant was recommended by friends. Not sure it could just be a bad night. read more

The people there are rude and if you are a business owner or look rich they treat you alot different. I used to go there as a kid every time we traveled to Las Cruces with my grandparents. It used to be very good cuisine. Lately the quality of the food isn't as good and the wait is long . New Mexico is known for its unique and delicious Mexican food and this used to be the spot. Try Taco Bell instead. read more

This review is about the service since I was never served. Have dined at La Posta de Mesilla several times while passing through and always had a good experience. Not this time. I dine alone while traveling. As many single diners know, it can be awkward eating alone in a restaurant full of families and groups. There can also be implicit bias by staff members who sometimes overlook the single diner. That was the case here. I entered 30 minutes before closing and the main dining room was nearly full. I was promptly seated in a corner table and handed a menu. Seven or eight minutes later, a party of five was seated at the table next to me. A waiter showed up 30 seconds later, took their drink orders and brought them water. I waited for five more minutes. Nothing. Got up and walked out. Had to wait another ten minutes before the hostess and manager showed up out front. I voiced my displeasure and reminded them that ignoring single diners is common and that they should take care to avoid it in their restaurant. read more

Driving past Las Cruces and thought we'd give La Posta a try. The last time we were here it was many years ago. Sad to say the food hasn't gotten any better. Wife had a quesadilla and it was "just alright". I had a combination plate. The tamale was very dry and the enchilada was still cold as was the rice. The restroom was not clean by any standards. The waitress was very nice and attentive. Will we be coming back?? No. Definitely not. There's better choices in Las Cruces. read more

La Posta de Mesilla - Combination plate - Mexican Near Me - Mesilla, New Mexico

Smiling faces and delicious food! The chips were probably some of the most flavorful I've had. Meal was great and service was fast!

The food was mediocre, at best. My flour tortillas came out in a wet clump and immediately hardened. The tortilla chips were stale, or at least tasteless. The green chile queso was good though. The waitress was a mess and completely disorganized. read more