La Posta – Mexican
La Posta hums with the vibrant energy of a soulful neighborhood gem where the scent of simmering chanterelles and hand-rolled pasta invites guests into a warm, light-filled atmosphere. The kitchen honors the local harvest through crisp, bitter chicories and bright winter citrus, serving as a prelude to masterfully crafted plates of silken cannelloni and savory ricotta cavatelli. It is a place where rustic comfort meets refined technique, from the golden, crackling skin of a farm-fresh roast chicken to the delicate, buttery sear of coastal scallops.
538 Seabright Avenue https://lapostarestaurant.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at La Posta
Dairy-Free at La Posta
La Posta in Santa Cruz has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Freddy’s Chanterelle Soup, Gluten-free Pasta Add-on and Sorbetto - Strawberry-Lemon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Posta
La Posta in Santa Cruz has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Freddy’s Chanterelle Soup, Gluten-free Pasta Add-on and Sorbetto - Strawberry-Lemon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Posta
La Posta in Santa Cruz has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pistachio + Orange Zest Biscotti, Gelato - Chocolate-Hazelnut and Gelato - Pistachio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Posta
La Posta in Santa Cruz has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Gelato - Vanilla Bean. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Posta
La Posta in Santa Cruz has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Valle dell’Acate Vittoria Frappatto, Sicilia 2022 and Vajra Nebbiolo Rosato, Piemonte 2024. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Posta
La Posta in Santa Cruz has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Freddy’s Chanterelle Soup, House Marinated Olives and Valle dell’Acate Vittoria Frappatto, Sicilia 2022. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Posta
La Posta in Santa Cruz has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Freddy’s Chanterelle Soup, Gluten-free Pasta Add-on and Sorbetto - Strawberry-Lemon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at La Posta
La Posta in Santa Cruz has 24 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pistachio + Orange Zest Biscotti, Gelato - Chocolate-Hazelnut and Gelato - Pistachio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at La Posta
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Gelato - Chocolate-Hazelnut | 13.7 g | 77 g |
| Gelato - Pistachio | 0.6 g | 76.7 g |
| Gelato - Coffee-Caramel | 71.6 g | 73.8 g |
| Gelato - Vanilla Bean | 35.1 g | 70.4 g |
| Gelato - Coconut Stracciatella | 19.3 g | 69.4 g |
| Ricciarelli | 198.4 g | 69.2 g |
| Ricotta Cavatelli alla Norcina | 0 g | 37.3 g |
| Broccoli Rabe Pizza | 14.5 g | 32.2 g |
| Winter Citrus Salad | 62 g | 25.9 g |
| Salsiccia Pizza | 65.8 g | 25.1 g |
| Funghi Pizza | 0 g | 23.1 g |
| Gnoccho Fritto | 31.2 g | 21 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the fair pricing and adequate portions, noting that the meals provide a reliable and consistent experience for the value. Guests highlight the straightforward menu as a practical choice for a dependable outing,
Menu
Antipasti
- House Marinated Olives - $6: Cerignola, Castelvetrano, Gaeta, Taggiasca Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Girl Chicories - $16: Baked goat’s cheese, apples, walnuts Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Freddy’s Chanterelle Soup - $16: Pickled chanterelles Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Citrus Salad - $17: Schletewitz Farm citrus, arugula, green olives, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnoccho Fritto - $25: 24-month prosciutto, pickled onion, crescenza Available at: dinner, lunch
Primi
- Cannelloni - $32: Ricotta, Live Earth Farm butternut squash, spinach, sage, aged balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paprika Tagliolini - $34: O2T dungeness crab, lemon, tarragon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta Cavatelli alla Norcina - $35: Pork sausage, black truffle, pecorino romano Available at: dinner, lunch
Secondi
- Seared Scallops - $40: Rock shrimp, n’duja, fregola, meyer lemon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fogline Farm Roast Chicken - $38: Potato, braised chard, salsa verde Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizze
- Mozzarella di Bufala Pizza - $20: Ricotta, garlic, cipollini, oregano, pickled fresno pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi Pizza - $26: Humboldt County chanterelles, fontina, spinach, caramelized shallots, garlic creama Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe Pizza - $24: Guanciale, chili, pecorino romano, parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsiccia Pizza - $24: Tomato, house-made sausage, kale, burrata, calabrian chili Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Roast Pinnacle Farm Carrots - $12: Spiced yogurt, hazelnut, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Dirty Girl Savoie Cabbage - $12: Potato, brown butter, taleggio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Serving of La Posta Bread - $4: Rosemary-walnut or white Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Posta Bread Loaf - $10: Sourdough White or Walnut-Rosemary Brown Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten-free Pasta Add-on - $5: Substitution for Primi dishes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
Dolci & Gelati
- Affogato - $8: Vanilla gelato, espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Coffee Granita with Cream - $8: Coffee granita, whipped cream, cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Blood Orange Curd Tart - $12: Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Panna Cotta - $12: Meyer lemon marmalade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Pistachio + Orange Zest Biscotti - $1: Per piece Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Ricciarelli - $1: Almond cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Gelato - Vanilla Bean - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato - Pistachio - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato - Coconut Stracciatella - $4 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Gelato - Coffee-Caramel - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato - Chocolate-Hazelnut - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Sorbetto - Strawberry-Lemon - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Andreaola ‘Mas de Fer’ Prosecco - $45: Sparkling Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Vajra Nebbiolo Rosato, Piemonte 2024 - $48: Rosé Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- il Monticello Vermentino ‘Groppolo’ 2023 - $49: White Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Valle dell’Acate Vittoria Frappatto, Sicilia 2022 - $48: Red Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about La Posta
- Is La Posta dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Posta has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Freddy’s Chanterelle Soup, Gluten-free Pasta Add-on and Sorbetto - Strawberry-Lemon.
- What can I eat at La Posta on a dairy-free diet?
- Freddy’s Chanterelle Soup, Gluten-free Pasta Add-on and Sorbetto - Strawberry-Lemon carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Posta have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Freddy’s Chanterelle Soup and Gluten-free Pasta Add-on.
- Is La Posta gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Posta?
- Gelato - Chocolate-Hazelnut, at roughly 77g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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