Posada Alta Cocina Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Posada Alta Cocina, a culinary gem tucked away in Livermore, California. This vibrant restaurant masterfully blends fresh ingredients and bold flavors, offering a menu that celebrates the richness of Mexican cuisine. Highlights include the King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas, a savory delight featuring rotisserie chicken and a medley of cheeses, and the refreshing Mahi Mahi Tacos, paired perfectly with a watermelon salad.

For those starting their culinary adventure, the Guacamole & Corn Chips provide a zesty introduction to the meal. Coupled with an extensive wine selection, including the robust Yantra Cabernet Sauvignon, every dish is designed to tantalize the taste buds. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a satisfying dinner, Posada Alta Cocina ensures a memorable dining experience, enhanced by its friendly service and inviting atmosphere.

Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadilla

Quesos Mexicanos, rotisserie chicken, side of sour cream, pico de gallo, corn chips

US$20.00

Cheese Quesadilla

Quesos Mexicanos, side of sour cream, pico de gallo, corn chips

US$16.00

Parmesan Crust Cauliflower

With crushed red pepper, toasted sliced almonds, fresh greens, side of chipotle mayo.

US$18.00

Small Watermelon Salad

fresh greens, pickled cabbage, queso fresco, mango, tajin, mango habanero vinaigrette. Serves 1.

US$11.00

Guacamole & Corn Chips

avocado tossed with salsa fresca, citrus vinaigrette

US$15.00

Chicharrones And Hatch Chile Cheese Dip

Creamy sauce of cheddar, jack, mozzarella, asadero and goat cheese served with fried cracklings (pork skin).

US$16.75

Rustic Salsa & House Fried Corn Chips

Charred tomatillos, roma tomatoes, fresh onions, cilantro, serrano peppers, served with house fried corn chips.

US$11.00

Large Watermelon Salad

fresh greens, pickled cabbage, queso fresco, mango, tajin, mango habanero vinaigrette. Serves 2.

US$22.00

Guacamole & Blackened Shrimp

Avocado tossed with salsa fresca, salt and pepper, citrus vinaigrette, served on a bed of fresh greens, basil vinaigrette, four chipotle-rub shrimp, corn chips, corn tortillas.

US$22.75

2. Guacamole & Blackened Shrimp

Avocado tossed with salsa fresca, salt and pepper, citrus vinaigrette, served on a bed of fresh greens, basil vinaigrette, four chipotle-rub shrimp, corn chips, corn tortillas.

US$22.75

3. Chicharrones And Hatch Chile Cheese Dip

Creamy sauce of cheddar, jack, mozzarella, asadero and goat cheese served with fried cracklings (pork skin).

US$16.75

1. Parmesan Crust Cauliflower

With crushed red pepper, toasted sliced almonds, fresh greens, side of chipotle mayo.

US$18.00

To Start

Enchiladas

New Mexico Chili Rojo Short Rib Enchiladas

Braised short rib beef simmered in NM chile rojo, mushroom, queso fresco, pickled red onions, side cremini mushrooms, charred corn, peppadew peppers sauteed with honey chipotle butter, butter rice with roasted corn.

US$37.50

King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas

Rotisserie chicken hash with potatoes, bacon, cilantro, chipotle cream sauce, mozzarella, Cheddar and jack cheese, salsa fresca, butter rice with roasted corn.

US$30.00

Crab Meat Enchiladas Suiza

sauteed in a chipotle-dijon sweet pepper sauce, queso fresco, topped with tomatillo-cilantro sauce and crema, side of butter rice, corn

US$42.00

12. New Mexico Chili Rojo Short Rib Enchiladas

Braised short rib beef simmered in NM chile rojo, mushroom, queso fresco, pickled red onions, side cremini mushrooms, charred corn, peppadew peppers sauteed with honey chipotle butter, butter rice with roasted corn.

US$33.00

14. Mole Chicken Enchiladas

Rotisserie chicken simmered in chipotle tomato sauce, Mexican cheese blend, queso fresco, pickled vegetables relish, butter rice with roasted corn.

US$33.00

11. King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas

Rotisserie chicken hash with potatoes, bacon, cilantro, chipotle cream sauce, mozzarella, Cheddar and jack cheese, salsa fresca, butter rice with roasted corn.

US$30.00

13. Suiza Chicken Enchiladas

Rotisserie chicken simmered in chipotle tomato sauce, Mexican cheese blend, tomatillo sauce, crema, cilantro-onion mix, butter rice with roasted corn.

US$30.00

Tenuta Dei Sette Cieli Yantra Cabernet Sauvignon, Tuscany

For a heavier dish like steak, you cannot go wrong with Yantra from Tuscany. It shows the strength of Cabernet Sauvignon rounded up with Merlot. This mountain fruit wine has finesse and power. 56 per bottle.

US$56.00

Hugel Pinot Blanc, Alsace

The Hugel Pinot Blanc from Alsace is an all-staff favorite. The structure of the wine (acidity and body) acts as a blank canvas for our chefs. All vegetables, herbs and fine spices show very well with this wine. 54 per bottle

US$54.00

Skinny Margarita

If you prefer a little less sweetness, give the Skinny Margarita a try. Cucumber, cranberry, lime, agave nectar. Garnished with fresh cucumber and fresh lime. To enjoy to the max, add to a glass rimmed with salt and fill with ice.

US$14.00

Sangrita

Classic blended frozen margartia with sangria.

US$12.00

Torres Rioja Reserva, Altos Ibericos

The Torres Family in Spain was awarded “Best Winery of the Year.” We are very excited about all of their wines. We find that the Torres Rioja Reserva from Altos Ibericos is perfect right now. Great acidity (makes it food friendly), smooth, good concentration and a red fruit profile that pairs great with our Chile Rojo 46 per bottle.

US$70.00

Cadillac Margarita

Uniquely Posada's Cadillac Margarita. Fresh squeezed lemon and lime juices, simple syrup, muddled orange, lemon and lime, corazon tequila reposado, topped with grand marnier.

US$14.00

Santa Fe Margarita

Want a little spice, try our Santa Fe Margarita. House made spicy sweet and sour mix, corazon tequila reposado, topped with grand marnier. Garnished with fresh jalapeno and fresh lime. To enjoy to the max add to a glass rimmed with tajin and fill with ice.

US$14.00

Pazo Das Bruxas Albarino, Rias, Baixas

Our Albarino from Pazo das Bruxas is easier to drink than to pronounce. Full of enticing aromatics that keep you guessing, and a light crisp refreshing mouthfeel. No wonder it pairs great with our cuisine. 58 per bottle.

US$58.00

Celeste Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero

Celeste Tempranillo Crianza, from Ribera del Duero is our best-selling red wine. Full of black and red fruits and great concentration on the palate. This wine overdelivers in quality at a great price point. 56 per bottle

US$56.00

Beverages

Kid Menu

Cheese Quesadilla

Grilled flour tortillas stuffed with Mexican cheese blend, served with french fries.

US$15.00

Soft Chicken Tacos

Two soft flour tortillas stuffed with rotisserie chicken and shredded cheese, served with french fries.

US$15.00

French Style Chicken Mole

French cut chicken breast seasoned with Italian herbs, served on a bed of blackberry mole and garnish with toasted sesame seed, served with side of butter rice with corn, chipotle honey butter vegetables, pickled vegetables.

US$45.00

Fettuccine Pasta With Shrimp And Chorizo

hand made fresh pasta tossed with Mexican chorizo, lemon cream sauce, tarragon, Spanish style sausage link, crostini's.

US$42.00

New Mexico Chili Rojo

Braised beef simmered in New Mexico chile rojo, mushrooms, queso fresco, cilantro- onions, butter rice with corn, side creamy white beans, corn tortillas.

US$35.00

Duroc Porterhouse Pork Chop

A combination of the top loin and tenderloin pork meat topped with tomatillo-cilantro sauce and carrots escabeche served with blistered roma tomato and chipotle honey butter vegetables.

US$48.00

8. Hatch Chili Carnitas

Carnitas stewed slowly and lightly fried, onion, poblano peppers, hatch chile, crema, cilantro-onions, butter rice with corn, side of creamy white beans, corn tortillas.

US$32.00

6. Carne Asada And Crab Meat Salpicon

Flat iron steak marinated in a chipotle citrus sauce, served with two sauce and topped with roasted stuffed pepper, refreshing salad of crab, jicama, coriander vinaigrette, Mexican cilantro.

US$53.00

5. Porterhouse Pork Chop

A combination of the top loin and tenderloin pork meat topped with tomatillo-cilantro sauce and carrots escabeche served with blistered roma tomato and chipotle honey butter vegetables.

US$48.00

7. Fettuccine Pasta With Shrimp And Chorizo

hand made fresh pasta tossed with Mexican chorizo, lemon cream sauce, tarragon, Spanish style sausage link, crostini's.

US$42.00

10. French Style Chicken Mole

French cut chicken breast seasoned with Italian herbs, served on a bed of blackberry mole and garnish with toasted sesame seed, served with side of butter rice with corn, chipotle honey butter vegetables, pickled vegetables.

US$45.00

9. New Mexico Chili Rojo

Braised beef simmered in New Mexico chile rojo, mushrooms, queso fresco, cilantro- onions, butter rice with corn, side creamy white beans, corn tortillas.

US$35.00

Entrees

Burritos

Short Rib Large Burrito

cooked on la plancha with mushroom and rustic salsa, Mexican rice, creamy white beans, pico de gallo, Quesos Mexicanos, with side of rustic salsa and chips

US$22.00

Chicken Tinga Large Burrito

rotisserie chicken simmered in tomato-chipotle sauce, Mexican rice, creamy white beans, pico de gallo, Quesos Mexicanos, with side of rustic salsa and chips.

US$19.00

Rice & Beans Large Burrito

Mexican rice, white beans, Quesos Mexicanos with side of rustic salsa and chips

US$13.00

17. Stuffed Churros

Egg custard filling, Ghirardelli chocolate sauce, whip cream.

US$9.75

18. Flourless Chocolate Torte

Silky, rich and smooth chocolate, powder sugar, strawberry glaze.

US$9.75

Dessert

Lunch Menu - Tacos

Carnitas Tacos

Pan-fried pork-butt simmered with tomatillo-cilantro sauce, garnish with crema, queso fresco, onion- cilantro mix, pickled onions, served with brothy white beans and classic mexican red rice.

US$20.00

Ribeye Tacos

Cooked on la plancha with mushrooms and taquera salsa, paired with our popular guacamole, pickled onions, cilantro-onion. served with brothy white beans and classic mexican red rice.

US$24.00

Mahi-Mahi Tacos

Chipotle-rub mahi-mahi fish strips, corn tortillas, chipotle mayo, pickled slaw, dijon red pepper sauce, salsa fresca, side of our popular watermelon salad.

US$28.00

Crispy Shrimp Tacos With Avocado Salad

Deep fried corn tortillas filled with chipotle mayo slaw, grilled shrimp with pepper panache, side avocado saldad, rustic salsa.

US$27.00

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Rotisserie chicken meat simmered in smoky chipotle-tomato sauce with onions, poblano peppers, pearl tomato salsa, pickled onions, served with brothy white beans and classic mexican red rice.

US$20.00