La Posta de Mesilla

Another point of interest was the famous La Posta Mexican restaurant, now passing the 90-year anniversary mark. The setting was magical with many rooms decorated in different flavors of awesome, sculptures, beautiful tile, and a cage of parrots in the middle. We ate inside because of the heat, but court-side dining would have been a real treat.

Prices were incredibly reasonable. Louise and I had a huge sampler plate of enchilada, rolled taco, red chili verde, tamale, Mexican slaw, rice and beans for $13. Pat ordered Sopapillias with honey for desert, so we all went away stuffed!

For more than a century and a half, the adobe walls have withstood the attack of elements and man, sheltering such personalities as Billy the Kid, Kit Carson, General Douglas MacArthur and Pancho Villa. A roaring Wild West town during the late 1800’s, Mesilla was the largest town in the Southwest between San Diego, California and San Antonio, Texas. During this period, La Posta served as the Corn Exchange Hotel, a favorite stop on the Butterfield Stagecoach Line. The restaurant is still the original stop (heavily remodeled, of course).

A few pictures follow that will not do this place justice ... it was so interesting with an inviting cantina, water fountains, sculptures, small shops, and a parrot cage in the middle, all tucked away in various rooms. A "must see" visit in Old La Mesilla.