Cinco de Mayo times three at La Posada and Felix’s Cantina

La Posada and Felix’s Cantina is now celebrating its first anniversary with a three-day Cinco-de Mayo fiesta both indoors and outdoors. The restaurant has already garnered a large following for its unique authentic Yucatan cuisine, it’s vibrant and festive décor, and its warm, welcoming, family atmosphere. This is their opportunity to celebrate and give back to the community.

There will be three days of activities with music, dancing, a street market, and dinner – all Yucatecan style. There are many diverse variations in Mexican culture. The Yucatan Peninsula, located on the Eastern side of the country, has its own particular distinctive culture, particularly with music and food exhibiting strong Mayan influences.

This Cinco de Mayo celebration is also an homage to Felix Rosado Medina, who came to Milford from Merida, Mexico years ago. Although Felix was one of five Rosado children (Felix, Victor, Javier, Reyna, and Bill), he was like the patriarch of the family, since their father had died at an early age. Felix opened the first La Posada restaurant on Route 739 in Dingmans Ferry in 1987. He worked hard and all the brothers and sisters worked there as well. Felix inspired everyone who worked there. He cared deeply about family and created l a legacy of love and the importance of family.

Patricia Honeycutt Cantor, a local resident who remembers the restaurant with great fondness said, “We always felt as if we were family at the original La Posada with Felix and his clan...from his siblings and spouse to nephew Miguel Gonzalez who was the dishwasher in those days. It’s exactly the same today with the rebirth of La Posada – from Reyna’s welcome to Miguel in the kitchen...this time as the fabulous chef.”

Miquel hated being a dishwasher in the first Posada. He was a high school kid and washing dishes, working with his mom, Reyna, who was the chef. It was not what he wanted to be doing.

Today, Miquel realizes that those were the most wonderful years of his life. He put those experiences into creating the well-loved dishes he now cooks at La Posada. “The restaurant represents the legacy and strength of family and my Uncle Felix. It’s the warmth of Mexican hospitality in the Poconos,” Miguel said.

Bill Rosado came to Milford in 1976 and in his mid-teens became an American soccer hero at Delaware Valley High School. The Yucatan culture is part of his roots and now he has brought that here to share with the community.

“I am blessed to be able to bring this to Milford and I’m delighted that many people have a positive response and appreciation for our efforts,” he said.

Does he feels differently about La Posada than his other restaurants in Milford (Tom Quick, Fauchere, Jive Bar, Bar Louis,)?

“La Posada holds a special place in my heart,” Rosado said.