The Bottom Line
La Posada Real is a family run Mexican restaurant headed up by owner Abel Del Real. The atmosphere is casual and both service and food are good. There is a full bar that specializes in, what else, margaritas. La Posada Real is a good choice if Mexican food is on your dining out menu. On Friday nights a band roams the restaurant from table to table, playing requests from diners. It gets loud and a little rowdy in a fun way, so try another evening if you want a quieter dining experience.
Pros
- Simple and tasteful decor
- Fast service by experienced servers
- Extensive menu with reasonable prices
- Live music on Friday nights, full bar
- You can even get breakfast
Cons
- Food a bit bland for Mexican fare
- Live music on Friday nights, if you don't like that sort of thing
Description
- Comfortable, tastefully decorated atmosphere.
- Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day.
- Large menu selection, including chef specials, a children's menu and a take-out menu.
- Fast service, reasonable prices.
- Servers are attentive without being pesty.
Guide Review - La Posada Real Mexican Restaurant & Bar
I like this restaurant and I think you will, too. The decor is spartan compared to some Mexican restaurants, but I prefer it to places that are over done with flags, plants, and beer signs. We were immediately seated and had our food within minutes of ordering, which I consider a good thing since you are generally hungry when you get to a restaurant. Getting put in the bar and waiting doesn't do much for me. The chips and salsa served prior to the meal were quite tasty. I had a dinner of chicken enchilada and tostada and my wife had an enchilada and chili relleno. Both came with sides of rice and beans, with a choice of three types of beans. We both went for black, with refried and whole pintos as the options. The platters were ample, but not huge. I find the giant servings at some places annoying and wasteful - people simply don't need that much food at one sitting and I hate the thought of half of it being thrown out. I considered the food somewhat bland for Mexican, perhaps a concession to the gringo palate. There is, however, plenty of fiery hot sauce on the table should you wish to spice things up. You can order a la carte and choose from a variety of salads and soups. There are even standard American choices like hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches, though why anyone would come to La Posada Real and order that I don't know. We did not order any alcohol, but the margaritas going by on the way to other tables were big and looked tasty.
La Posada Real is in the Longley Town Centre at 5270 Longley Lane, Reno, NV 89511. (775) 852-1227. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
