Eating Reno

La Posada Real - Mexican Food
5270 Longley Ln., Reno
(775) 852-1227
Approx: $7-$20 per person 

The other day we decided to try La Posada Real.  After originally planning on going to the Spicy Pickle on the corner of Longley and Mccarran we decided that Mexican food sounded better so we gave it a try.

We immediately noticed how busy it was when we walked in - there was quite a crowd in the front area (it *was* Lunchtime on Friday).  We were told to hold on just a minute and after a few minutes we were seated. Our seat, while comfortable was right next to a door and was a little awkward and I commented (under my breath) that “the food better make up for this seat.” After a minute we were greeted by a friendly hostess that asked us what we would like to drink, we gave our order and some chips and salsa were delivered a moments later.  

As soon as the chip with salsa hit my mouth I was impressed. Unlike several other Mexican places in town these chips were HOT and FRESH (not kept under heat lamps). They were prefectly crispy and their salsa has just the right amount of heat.  

“Ok,” I said, “lets see if the rest of the meal is as good.” We ordered one fish taco meal and a chicken and asada taco a-la-carte.   The food came quickly and looked great on the plate.  The first thing I noticed was the guacamole - it wasn’t extra - heck, we didn’t even ask for it and there was a nice big healthy serving of it on BOTH plates (yes, even on the a la carte tacos).    It was a welcome surprise and complimented both meals well.   The fish tacos were perfectly cooked, not dry and seasoned well.  The chicken taco was great - especially with some of the provided pico de gallo salsa.   The asada taco however was simply out of this world.  Most places, if you order an asada taco you are going to get a few slivers of meat and thats it.   These tacos were absolutely packed full of steak that had been perfectly seasoned and melted in your mouth.  

Needles to say we were both very impressed. The entire menu is very well priced and is quite affordable, especially if you go a-la-carte.  I would make a suggestion that because the chips and salsa are so good, just skip the rice and beans and do chips instead.  The resturant was very clean and service was prompt.We actually ended up going AGAIN the next day for lunch and it was less busy on Saturday.  Our host was also the resturants owner, Abel.   We complimented him on the quality of the food - and the margaritas (that Abel makes himself). Turns out La Posada Real had just celebrated being open 11 months the day before - and we were JUST finding out about it now.  

I can’t give this restaurant enough praise - for us, its the best quality mexican food in Reno. Give it a try!