Restaurant
Unclaimed profileLa Posta De Mesilla
Mesilla, NM · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
La Posta De has built its reputation on margaritas since 1939, and the drinks list backs that up. The Margaritas y Mas menu runs from a classic house 'Rita to top-shelf builds with Patron Añejo and Herradura Silver, plus a mini flight for comparison. The separate Tequileria menu goes deeper, with seven flights and a Connoisseur's Selection that includes Del Maguey Pechuga mezcal and Clase Azul Ultra Añejo. Beer covers Mexican and American bottles and draught, while wine stays with Kendall Jackson and Mondavi Woodbridge.
- What should I order?
- Start with the La Patrona, a signature margarita built on Patron Añejo Barrel Select and Patron Citrónge, served only on the rocks. For a broader taste, the Margarita MINi flight lines up La Patrona, Chile Rita, Coco Loco, and Blood Orange Silver Coin. El Smokey Viejo is the move if you want a tequila-mezcal old-fashioned instead.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who treats margaritas as the main event rather than a preamble, and drinkers curious about tequila and mezcal beyond the standard pour. The Tequileria flights suit someone who wants to compare Blancos, Reposados, and Añejos side by side.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A dedicated Tequileria menu with seven flights and a Connoisseur's Selection sets this apart from a standard Mexican restaurant drinks list. Exclusive barrel-select Patron and private reserve pours are listed alongside mezcal and sotol, and the margarita program has been part of the venue's identity since 1939.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad margarita program anchors the list, with house, flavored, and top-shelf variations built on named tequilas like Patron Añejo and Casamigos Reposado. Non-margarita options include El Smokey Viejo, Michelada, Mimosa, Mexican Burro, and Sangria, plus a mini flight for comparison.
Menu strengths
- — Margarita menu spans house, flavored, and top-shelf tiers with named premium tequilas
- — Mini flight lets drinkers compare La Patrona, Chile Rita, Coco Loco, and Blood Orange Silver Coin
- — Non-margarita cocktails like El Smokey Viejo and Michelada broaden the list
Standout selections
- — La Patrona: Patron Añejo Barrel Select, Patron Citrónge, fresh lime, served only on the rocks
- — El Smokey Viejo: 1800 Reposado tequila, Brujita mezcal, agave, bitters, orange liqueur, orange rind, cherry
Wine
The wine list is short and mainstream, with Kendall Jackson and Mondavi Woodbridge covering Chardonnay, Cabernet, Moscato, Merlot, and Pinot Grigio. Sangria and a Sangria Cooler are also listed, built with peach schnapps, muddled orange, and maraschino cherry.
Menu strengths
- — Two recognizable brands with multiple varietals cover the basics
- — Sangria and Sangria Cooler offer a mixed-wine alternative
Standout selections
- — Kendall Jackson Chardonnay: listed white wine selection; Mondavi Woodbridge Cabernet: listed red wine selection
- — Kendall Jackson Chardonnay — Listed wine selection.; Kendall Jackson Cabernet — Listed wine selection; bottle only.
Beer
Beer covers Mexican and American bottles and a separate draught list. Mexican labels include Tecate, Bohemia, Carta Blanca, Pacifico, Sol, Negra Modelo, Dos Equis, Corona, and Modelo Especial; draught adds Santa Fe IPA and 1888 Aggie Ale alongside familiar light lagers.
Menu strengths
- — Both bottled and draught options are listed; Mexican beer selection is broad, from Tecate and Pacifico to Negra Modelo
- — Draught list includes local-adjacent options like Santa Fe IPA and 1888 Aggie Ale
Standout selections
- — Negra Modelo: listed Mexican beer, also on draught
- — Dos Equis Lager — Listed Mexican beer, also on draught.
Spirits
The Tequileria menu is the deepest part of the program, listing Blancos, Reposados, Añejos, and Extra/Ultra Añejo/Private Reserve categories. Mezcal and sotol selections include Del Maguey, Illegal, Casamigos, Clase Azul, Dos Hombres, and Hacienda Sotol, with seven tequila flights and liqueurs like Agavero and Patron XO Cafe.
Menu strengths
- — Seven tequila flights, including Spirits of Mexico with Espolon Reposado, Illegal Reposado Mezcal, and Hacienda Sotol Reposado
- — Connoisseur's Selection includes Herradura Seleccion Suprema, Clase Azul Ultra Añejo, and Del Maguey Pechuga Mezcal
- — Exclusive barrel-select Patron and private reserve pours are listed
Standout selections
- — Patron Barrel Select La Posta Exclusive: exclusive barrel-select Patron tequila listed in Añejos
- — Herradura Seleccion Suprema: Extra Añejo tequila in Connoisseur's Selection
- — Del Maguey Pechuga Mezcal: mezcal listed in Connoisseur's Selection
How it sits with the food
The drinks list is built around Mexican food and steaks, and a recent customer account describes ordering a coco loco alongside their meal.
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