I really wanted to love this place because the owners and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The cocktails were outstanding and were easily the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the food experience didn't live up to the service. Charging extra for chips and salsa at what is essentially a Mexican restaurant (even if it's branded as "Southwestern") was disappointing, especially when the salsa portion was so small. Chips and salsa are such a staple that it felt out of place to pay extra for them. The biggest issue, though, was the tortillas. They weren't heated, which made them feel dry and mealy and they fell apart while eating the tacos. The steak itself was flavorful, but the tortillas made it difficult to enjoy what could have been a really good dish. I genuinely hope they make a few adjustments because the people there were fantastic, the drinks were excellent, and this place has a lot of potential. read more

Came as a group for a birthday celebration and was able to try a bunch of things! The restaurant has ample parking in a lot and the place is not small but feels cozy and intimate. The ambiance is cute with a small closed off glass area of wine and two seater table inside! Our waitress Dominique was amazing. She was able to give great recommendations for wines and food. She also made us feel taken cared of and was friendly/warm. The food is a mix of mexican/euro/american so there were a lot of different options. Here are the things we got: Appetizers - Parm crusted cauliflower: so good, nice and crunchy but not too heavily breaded. The chipotle mayo was delish - Chicharrones: so light and crispy! They were hot out of the fryer. It had a side of a corn cheese dip that was so good and made it more unique of a dish -- must try if you even kind of eat chicharrones. I don't generally like pork skin but I enjoyed it regardless. - Hamachi ceviche: this is a large sharing portion with chunks of hamachi and avocado. Good but not a must have. Entrees - Enchiladas: very cheesy and overall a good dish but I would skip this. - Shrimp tostadas: large size shrimp and it just comes with two tostadas so I don't think it was worth the price - Barramundi fillet: The fish was tender and juicy. I liked the marinades that came with it. I liked this dish with the rice because it made me feel homey. Good portion of fish. - Agua Chile Ribeye: This is a must have! The ribeye is sous vide so it was soo tender and juicy. The broth was really nice to keep everything moist and flavorful. Because we were celebrating a birthday, Dominique made a dessert with a nice special touch. Will definitely be back again! read more

My bf and I stumbled upon here while looking for a spot to eat at near his workplace at the time. Turns out we loved it so much, we will be returning even though it is far from us! The chicharrones and corn cheese dip was to die for -- the crispy crackiness paired with the dip was enough for me to come back! Then the king ranch enchiladas with the side of rice and corn made the meal 10x better. Service is attentive and ambience is very nice! read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

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We went here for lunch to this hidden gem in Livermore. We made a reservation in case they were busy but being a Friday afternoon, it was not busy. The place had a very romantic ambiance and the lights were dim. They had a large selection of drinks and a full bar. The food was delicious. I had several appetizers: breaded cauliflower, chicharrón con queso fundido and esquite. I also had the asada dinner plate. For dessert we had the churros with coffee. The waiter was very nice and very attentive. I will definitely be back. It was a very pleasant experience. read more

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Came here on Monday and it was phenomenal. I enjoyed the live music and the Chipotle Chicken Paella was great with a lot going in a good way. The chef was accommodating and allowed us to order the Roasted Poblano Pepper-Honey Butter Vegetables even though Mondays are only for Paellas, and we were able exclude the chorizo due to dietary restrictions of my accompanying party members. I liked that they accommodated the hurry we had because my mother had a flight to catch. The poblano pepper dish had a salsa-ey vibe in terms of taste going on with a nice honey taste and the pepper was also great. If you're in the mood for paella on Monday this is the place to go. read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Roasted Poblano Pepper-Honey Butter Vegetables and in the back Chipotle Chicken Paella - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

Really enjoyed this place in Livermore. It's a little hidden, but it's nice and fancy. I loved the Chicharron and whiskey selection. The service was excellent and they made us feel very welcoming. Would highly come back here again with my family. read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Shrimp tacos - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

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Some of thee best tacos. My favorite was the veggie. I liked the rice and corn add on, but I still would like the traditional beans. Everything was a la cart, which allows you to mix and match. I would recommend and will be back. read more

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Came here on a weekend night and this place was pretty packed. We had made an online reservation and the place was pretty crowded when we got here. I ordered the King Ranch enchiladas and my partner ordered the shrimp and chorizo pasta. We shared the crispy cauliflower. The cauliflower was probably the best dish with its sauce. The pasta was bland even though the shrimp and chorizo had some flavor. The enchiladas were cheesy yet bland and I don't think the bacon went very well with it. The rice that came with the enchiladas was a little hard and there was very little corn with it. The enchiladas could have used more flavor and sauce. I ordered salsa on the side and they charged $3 extra. The drinks were also fine, but again nothing special. We also ordered churros and those were pretty standard. I think what annoyed us is that they charge a 3% charge to use a card -- as if the prices of the food was not already high. We weren't very happy with our food here and I'm not sure we would return. read more

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WOW!!! I brought my mom, aunt and daughter here from out of town. We went based on the Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. We ordered the cauliflower and chicharrones to start. Delicious! The two were a perfect balance. We each ordered something different, wagyu tacos, mahi mahi tacos, chicken tinga taco, rajas taco, watermelon salad, beet salad, and the table shared the king ranch enchiladas- all were phenomenal but the service, Sheri our waitress made all of our day! She was so wonderful, she thought of everything. We had leftovers and she knew we were planning on going downtown for a little shopping, she carefully packed our leftovers in a bag with ice to keep it fresh, she brought extra sauce for our enchiladas that we had for our to go container, she took our picture after eating, she is a jewel of a person. I wish I could give 10 stars, the ambiance, food and service were the BEST we have ever experienced! We will be back soon!!! Thanks, Sheri and Eduardo for making us feel like family!!! We will never forget our wonderful meal at Posada Alta Cocina! read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

We love Posada! The staff is fantastic, the food is delicious, and the ambiance is warm and inviting. It's a great spot for groups, solo dining, or dates. Mondays are paella night with live music. Always a treat! read more

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We have been coming to this restaurant for many years and it has never disappointed. Tonight we had the rehouse guacamole appetizer, shrimp entree and the mahi-mahi tacos. Portions were adequate to share and were perfectly prepared. They have one of, if not the best, wine collections of any restaurant we have ever been to. Tonight our server, Sheri, provided outstanding all around service. She was engaging, professional, and very entertaining. We absolutely recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back. read more

Adding the 4 stars to balance out my review to get it to 4.5 stars. Don't know why Yelp can't do .5's in reviews. read more

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This restaurant is nicely appointed, like a luxury Las Vegas restaurant, but located in Livermore, CA. The service was top-notch, my skinny margarita was totally satisfying and the food was amazing. We ordered the shrimp tostadas and fish tacos, the ingredients were fresh, and the flavors were sharp. Highly recommended and a good place for date night and a special occasion. read more

Fantastic and attentive service Delicious food Nice ambiance it's the restaurant Clean bathrooms What more can you ask for! I ordered one of the fish taco platter (comes with a watermelon side salad). The salad was so refreshing to pair with the taco. We shared the garlic shrimp appetizer and my friend got the short ribs taco. Overall had a great experience. The only downside was the place was a little pricey for the food and portion size. read more

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Love the place, the food, the ambiance, the service, but that 3% surcharge on credit cards has got to go. It simply gets deducted from the tip anyway. It's not the waiters' fault, I know, but it's the only recourse I have. Maybe when enough waiters get dinged they too will ask that it be removed. It has been determined in study after study that people spend more when they use a credit card. In today's economy, it's a reasonable assumption that if you did not take credit cards your establishment would be a lot emptier. Just like the lights and the heat bill that you build into the price of your menu items, credit card fess are a cost of doing business. Instead of appearing petty, simply add the 3% into your menu prices if you must. One way or another, I'm not paying it. Research consistently shows people spend more when paying with credit cards versus cash. For those interested in the data behind this: "People tend to spend more when using credit cards compared to cash." https://mitsloan.mit.edu/press/mit-sloan-study-shows-credit-cards-act-to-step-gas-to-increase-spending?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Credit cards "anesthetize the pain of paying, making people less sensitive to spending." https://www.cmu.edu/homepage/practical/2007/winter/spending-til-it-hurts.shtml?utm_source=chatgpt.com "McDonald's reported average tickets of $7 with cards vs. $4.50 with cash" https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/learn/credit-cards-make-you-spend-more?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Sonic found card orders were ~80% higher than cash orders" https://laweconcenter.org/resources/the-cost-of-payments-a-review/?utm_source=chatgpt.com TLDR: You're double-dipping. read more

We've been here multiple times and always had a great experience. This visit really stood out because of how well the owner handled a small issue with spice levels when dining with our baby. He was kind, professional, and immediately made things right. Excellent hospitality and management. This is exactly why we keep coming back. Highly recommend, especially for families. read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Shrimp salad - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

We ate here for the fourth time and it never disappoints. A different spin on Mexican/Spanish food that hits. On Mondays, the paellas are delicious. And on every other day, the menu is even better. The service is really good. This is our favorite restaurant. I love the Shrimp Chorizo and my wife loves the Enchiladas. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Posada Alta Cocina - (King Ranch) Chicken Enchiladas. - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

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Randomly stumbled on this spot and wow--what a pleasant surprise! The vibe relaxing and decor is gorgeous, perfect for date night. Restaurant was full, but not loud. Food was absolutely amazing and packed with unique flavors you don't find everywhere. Drinks were on point too --tasty and well-balanced. Service was excellent , super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Definitely coming back soon! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and check this place out! read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

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What a wonderful dining experience! From the chicharone appetizers to the tres leches dessert, our dinner exceeded our expectations! Kudos to Eddie for this fabulous meal! read more

Food was what I would expect. It was good but not exceptional. The atmosphere was nice but a little crowded. It was like they were wanting to monetize as much square footage as possible. The service was really good though. read more

I met a few friends here for lunch since we've never been. The restaurant is located in a plaza with tons of parking. Even though we could not make reservations online for lunch on a Sunday, only one other party was there. So don't worry about coming early to get a table. Our waiter was very friendly and kept checking on us. I ordered the shrimp and chorizos with fettuccine pasta tossed in a lemon cream sauce, Mexican chorizo, Spanish-style sausage, and crostinis. I was the dish having too much lemon flavor, but I couldn't taste the lemon at all, which is a good thing. I like the bits of Mexican chorizo in the dish and a grilled sausage on top. The dish was delicious, and everything worked well together. My favorite part was using the crostinis to dip into the cream sauce. I highly recommend this dish! [BEWARE] This restaurant does not carry any hot sauce at all. This is weird, especially for a Latin restaurant specializing in southwestern cuisine. Even the most basic restaurant has hot sauce. Our waiter offered me sliced serranos instead. That's not the same thing. I said okay to it, but he never brought it out. read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Shrimp and chorizos - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

We have been here several times and always had a wonderful time with the food and service. Unfortunately, the shrimp & chorizo that I got late Saturday night gave me food poisoning all day on Sunday, and I am still recovering on Monday. :( I saw that there was a review from 11 months ago with the same experience. I hope everyone stays away from this dish. Besides that, one fewer reason to return is that our favorites, Caesar salad and watermelon salad, are no longer on the menu. read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Enchilada - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

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This was our first time to Posada. I've been wanting to try this for a while and since it was a Resy restaurant, decided to give it a try. We ordered the cauliflower, short ribs and the wagyu flank. 5 star system (Service, Food Presentation, Value, Ambience, Food Taste) 1 star for service - great service! 1 star for food presentation - came out looking lovely 1 star for ambience - the restaurant gives off a really romantic vibe - love it!! That's a total of 3 stars for this visit! Posada did not receive a star for the Food Taste because I ordered "medium RARE" for the wagyu flank and what was delivered to the table was well done, which completely ruined the texture and taste of the meat, making it taste like sand paper. I've had Wagyu at different restaurants plus I've ordered Wagyu from places like Snake River and The Wagyu Shop. The piece of meat that was served did not taste like Wagyu. As far as I could tell, there was no marbling and no buttery taste. It really was "sandpapery". Was a disappointment as I was looking forward to a great piece of meat. Posada did not earn a star for VALUE for two reasons. The prices are high for what is served. For the amount charged, I can get some really wonderful dishes at other local restaurants in the same level AND Posada is one of a small population of restaurants that charges a 3% fee (3% of the bill) if the customer elects to use a credit card. Now ... who doesn't use credit cards these days? read more

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A long time favorite...this year we had the pleasure of dining on Thanksgiving. We have always had a homemade feast, but it was just us....my hubby, DD and her family this year. Dining out at one of our favorite restaurants was very appealing. It was also very last minute...fortunately a call secured us a table. The menu was amazing... so many choices on a Prefixed Menu. Wine list was wonderful. My meal... I felt the Turkey Milanese was a tiny bit over breaded...but the meat was tender and delicious...portions were very generous. The veggies were perfectly cooked, and mashed potatoes were grandma quality. Others raved about their choices, we were a throughly satisfied group. Our GF young woman was graciously accommodated. For dessert I had yummy Pecan Pie, each and every dessert was a delicious ending to a great celebratory meal. I would return to Posada for a Holiday meal in a heartbeat! read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

Love this place! First, the ambience is great. Nice outdoor patio and indoor dining is nice for special gatherings and date night. Fried cauliflower and dipping sauce was perfect. Ceviche was sushi grade and fresh. My bestie had the enchiladas/flautas - awesome! The finale was the tres leches cake which we ate in 3 mins flat it was so good. The server, Franky G., was phenomenal. Super attentive yet not overbearing. Loved the cocktail menu. Will definitely be back! read more

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Wow! Look no further if you want a delicious meal in a lovely upscale-ish environment. Special service, too from the staff. My friend and I shared the chicken enchiladas house specialty. We also shared the shrimp tostada house special. Excellent beverage list. We are definitely returning. Livermore is fortunate to have this gem. read more

The food, service and wine selection is always exceptional. I'm usually there once per week for either lunch or dinner. I've never been disappointed over the last 10+ years. read more

We absolutely LOVVEEE this place!! The food is extremely tasty, i myself love the enchiladas with that rice with corn on top of it mmmmm & to top it off there's this alcoholic slushy that is suuuupeer strong lol they tell you when you get it that the limit is 3, although i only need 1 haha. The first time we went was a little warmer so we were able to sit outside (which i prefer) but the second time we went was way colder so we had to sit inside which to be honest i didn't really love..There's this older man that was at the host stand which i don't know if he's the owner or what, but he was a little on the rude side to us which is why i only rate this place 4 out of 5 stars. The food is 5 out of 5 & i will definitely go back a third time, but just the older gentleman's demeanor made us feel belittled by the way he responded to us wanting to sit in a specific spot...not a HUGE deal, which is why i wont take away anymore stars from them, but he was very short with us after that whole encounter. My wife absolutely loved this tacos, & our friend was a fan of the chilaquiles. It's a little hole in the wall because the outside patio walls kind of cover it, but trust me when i say that this place is bomb! The waitresses are amazing as well, even the busboys who come fill up the water are on top of it. All in all, it really is High Fine Dining!! read more

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Really cute and intimate place. Had late lunch and early dinner here with my family to celebrate our anniversary that day. We Yelped what's near us and It did not disappoint. Sherry took care of us and she was delightful. The food was very delicious! We enjoyed all of it. We ordered Watermelon Salad, king Ranch chicken Enchiladas and adobo chicken Fajitas. I would recommend this place for special occasions and would certainly love to come back again. read more

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Another fabulous meal at posada today. I got there right when they opened for lunch. Was warmly greeted and seated. My drink and food arrived promptly. I love the ribeye on their menu, it's delicious! Until next time. read more

Posada Alta Cocina - Santa Fe margarita - Desserts Near Me - Livermore, California

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Amazing food, service and the nicest people! The bar is also very good. We like the Sangritas We highly recommend Posada!

The menu is relatively small, but there are some interesting dishes on there. The guacamole was pretty bland. The King Ranch enchiladas were tasty and cheesy and gooey but the rice on the side was just plain white rice. The shrimp tostadas were only decent, though the shrimp were huge and very nicely grilled and super tasty. The spicy Santa Fe margarita was very tasty, but the sangrita was just a frozen meh lime margarita with a little floater of sangria on it. The service was a bit slow at times and the prices were fairly high. read more

One of the best places we have eaten in a long time. Love their Hispanic twist on flavors especially the queso sauces and dips. Service was great and friendly. Glad we found this place. Try it out. read more