We got a recommendation from a friend about this town very near Las Cruces and in my plans for heading back to CA I found my notes from them and decided we needed to spend 2 days and visit this town and eat lunch at La Posta which came highly recommended.
We got a very early start from Fort Stockton and when the sun came up it was gorgeous.
Mesilla is a very old quaint town. Soldiers raised the US flag in this plaza 11/16/ 1854 marking the signing of the Gadsden Purchase.
The Butterfield Overland Trail came through here 1858 – 1861 it was the forerunner for the Pony Express. They were going to bring the railroad through here but the town didn’t want it so Las Cruces became the more important city and this town remained the quiet little town.
Lunch at La Posta was excellent. The restaurant is laid out in small rooms each decorated a little bit different.
The salsa was the best we have ever had and we ended up buying some to bring home.
We had a great day in Mesilla so if you are ever in Las Cruces take a little time and visit here you won’t regret it.
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