Are you looking for a restaurant in the Land of Enchantment where you can enjoy a perfectly New Mexican meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Look no further because you’ll definitely want to dine at this picturesque restaurant in the Las Cruces area.
Welcome to charming and historic La Posta de Mesilla, a former stagecoach stop turned iconic New Mexican restaurant.
La Posta de Mesilla/Facebook The building itself dates to the 1840s, when it was a freight line and later became a major stop on the Butterfield Stagecoach Line in the 1860s.
When the restaurant opened in 1939, it occupied a building in a little corner of the building.
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Eventually, it grew to acquire more space of the building, thus cementing its place as a landmark restaurant in the area.
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Enough about the building; let’s get to the food!
La Posta de Mesilla/Facebook The best part of the food at La Posta is everything is lovingly made from scratch, just as New Mexican food should! Occasionally, you’ll find social media posts from the restaurant showing the process. For example, this photo features the posole just getting started for the day.
The menu features plenty of New Mexican favorites, like chile rellenos, burritos served Christmas-style, and massive chimichangas.
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Enjoy a large bowl of rich, red posole for any meal of the day.
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On the weekends, you can grab breakfast here.
La Posta de Mesilla/Facebook Try the huevos rancheros (pictured) smothered in loads of chile, mini sopaipillas, or a chile relleno breakfast.
Don’t forget to pair your meal with a refreshing drink!
La Posta de Mesilla/Facebook La Posta has a long menu of margaritas served frozen or on the rocks. Pictured here is the fuchsia prickly pear margarita that is as thirst-quenching as it is dazzling.
And, of course, be sure to finish your meal with a basket of fluffy sopaipillas drizzled with honey.
La Posta de Mesilla/Facebook Other dessert options include tres leches cake, flan, and fried ice cream.
La Posta de Mesilla is located in the town of Mesilla, part of the Las Cruces metro area.
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The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, and for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. You can find details about the restaurant’s menus, hours, specials, and more by visiting their website or Facebook page.
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The building itself dates to the 1840s, when it was a freight line and later became a major stop on the Butterfield Stagecoach Line in the 1860s.
La Posta de Mesilla/Google
The best part of the food at La Posta is everything is lovingly made from scratch, just as New Mexican food should! Occasionally, you’ll find social media posts from the restaurant showing the process. For example, this photo features the posole just getting started for the day.
Try the huevos rancheros (pictured) smothered in loads of chile, mini sopaipillas, or a chile relleno breakfast.
La Posta has a long menu of margaritas served frozen or on the rocks. Pictured here is the fuchsia prickly pear margarita that is as thirst-quenching as it is dazzling.
Other dessert options include tres leches cake, flan, and fried ice cream.
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Website: La Posta de Mesilla Facebook: La Posta de Mesilla Address: 2410 Calle de San Albino, Mesilla, NM 88046 Phone: 575-524-3524
While in Las Cruces, don’t forget to stop by Soledad Canyon for an easy hike to a waterfall. Read more in This Easy Hike Proves That New Mexico Is Home To Unrivaled Beauty.
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Address: La Posta De Mesilla, 2410 Calle De San Albino, Mesilla, NM 88046, USA
