We visited this local Mexican spot on a Friday afternoon, following a recommendation from my…read morebrother-in-law. As the evening went on, the crowd steadily grew, and by around 7 p.m. the place was fully packed--always a good sign. The restaurant is welcoming, offering both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a plus. I ordered a lemon-ginger juice. While refreshing, the ginger was quite overpowering. It also came as a surprise to see the lemon and ginger charged separately on the bill. The melted cheese appetizer wasn't our favorite, especially when compared to similar dishes at other Mexican restaurants. The standout of the meal was definitely the chocolate cake--it was the highlight and worth saving room for. Overall, the food was acceptable, but we felt it was overpriced for what was offered.

Business wise this restaurant doesn't want to be discovered since they have no menu posted…read moreanywhere. Many people view a menu before to see if they will like it or can afford it. Oveja Negra should post their menu.

This is the second time we've been here. Parking can sometimes be found in front. Service was…read morefriendly and professional. Pricing was about as expected. Decor is what one would expect for a Mexican style restaurant but with a few extras like a TV and radio playing in the background. We really enjoyed our experience the first time we were here so we brought a friend back with us, especially to try the churros. But first we ordered some Posole, Enchiladas, and Flautas. All were delicious and filling. They had good flavor and were nicely presented. The refried beans and guacamole that the enchiladas and flautas came with were also very good. We also ordered some churros and these were wonderfully delicious again. Really the churros here are the best I've had in PR. Very good. I would have given this place a 5 star review the first time we ate here but I missed the opportunity. This time was slightly different in that our experience felt more around a 4 star quality as the staff was a bit distracted and not as prompt. But for the most part service is good, the food is very good, and again we had a nice experience. So I awarded the 5 stars. I highly recommend Casita Mexicana. Good stuff here.

Food- It was ok. The tacos needed a better flavor and the pozole tasted like almost water. Food…read moreneeds spice for it to be mexican. Staff was friendly and helpful. Ambiance- we really liked the streamers hung up. Reminded us of a small town in Mexico called Sayulita.

Came here with my wife for lunch a few days ago. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. Our server…read morewas friendly and the vibe was chill. The food, on the other had, was average. We started off with the quest fundido Huachinango, which has bacon, chorizo, and ground beef. When it arrived it looked like they had burned it since the outer layer was black, but it wasn't. The cheese was nice and gooey and had a nice cheese pull. Unfortunately, the meat was too much. It was too heavy. Also, the bacon overpowered everything. For the main course I went with the quesabirria. Again, it was good, but not great. I've had better. The consume was a bit bland. The best thing were the margaritas. I had the original and my wife the passion fruit frozen margarita. Both were hits.

Excellent food and great ambience. Parking is tricky, and they do have valet parking available. I…read moreenjoyed the burrito bowl with pollo asado and avocado lime dressing. Delicious! Their tacos are great, and I recommend the birria tacos.

Ambiance is ok. Service on the other hand is awful to say the least. Food service was relatively…read morequick if you could find a waiter to take your order. Drinks took forever ( 45-60 minutes ) and this place is not that big. Unfortunately i would not recommend to dine in this place unless you don't mind waiting for hours without getting served .

I had a good experience at 5 de Mayo. I haven't been to their other locations but this was pretty…read moresolid Mexican for the most part. Both of us had different salads and the value was pretty reasonable ($20 for a large amount of carnitas or a bit more for a 10oz Churrasco). Service and atmosphere were both decent and I'll try some of the tacos next time. Both meats were solid (carnitas were flavorful and tender; maybe a bit too heavy on the salt). Would go back.

Great spot for dinner. We were looking for a change of pace for dinner while in San Juan for a…read moreholiday weekend and decided to stop in for dinner. The server was accommodating and got us a seat for our party of 4 very quickly. I believe it was a one man show that night and he was running between all the tables, but was very efficient and had a great attitude which made any waiting we might've had to do worth while. The inside was clean and had a good vibe with nice music playing. Our table shared as an appetizer the green chile ceviche, which was very good and could itself be enough for a main meal for two people. My wife got the quesa-birria tacos and I got the governor shrimp tacos. All were great meal choices, the tacos were stuffed with meat and very filling. A great spot for people looking for some tasty Mexican food in San Juan.

Entramos por casualidad, pero quedamos encantados!! El sazón de la comida estaba bien rica, creo…read moreque cualquier mexicano estaría feliz aquí. Ordenamos las tostadas de camarones (mi plato favorito), tacos de pescado, y los frijoles. Todo estaba sabroso. Las porciones y el precio eran muy razonables. El lugar no tiene mucho espacio, pero atienden bien rápido. Solo que los asientos son muy altos, así que no lo recomiendo para familias con niños chiquitos. Great food! Recommend the shrimp tostadas. The order of beans was also good, reminded me of my childhood meals lol. Space is tight, but you'll get seated quickly as the staff are pretty attentive. Prices are pretty reasonable and the portions are fair.

It was a good spot with large portions. The service was great and food tasted very yummy…read more Quesadillas and guacamole were good.

Es un restaurante pequeño pero muy acogedor, tiene una decoración bonita y arte en las paredes. La…read morecomida salió rápido y sin errores, todo estaba muy rico. El servicio fue diligente y rápido. Cuenta con un ambiente familiar.

This was our first time here. It definitely will not be our last. Service was friendly but slow…read more But the food more than made up for it. This is a very popular place so I recommend calling to make a reservation, especially if you plan on coming with a large group. They have one large table inside. Other than that it's 2-4 person tables (indoor and outdoor) and the counter at the bar. The tables can obviously be placed together for bigger groups. Still, make a reservation. The interior decor seems to be all over the place, but it works, creating a cool hip vibe. We started out with the queso fundido and tuna creo rolls. Both were good. I'd reorder them. I would like to note that they don't automatically serve you chips and salsa. Older reviews mention they are complimentary but newer reviews state that is no longer the case. You have to ask for them and they'll charge you. We didn't ask for them because the queso fundido comes with chips. For the main course, I had the chimichanga. I saw a photo one one with melted cheese over it (gratinado). The one I received had a creamy cilantro based sauce. It was delicious, and with crema on the side... wow. I will definitely get this again. My mom had the encebollado tacos. She could only eat two of the three that came with the order. I ate it the next day. Yum. The only disappointment were the churros. They weren't bad, just average. And after a great meal, average didn't cut it.

This time around we were brave enough to bring our daughter in law a beautiful, smart, special…read moreMexican girl with our son. Both when it comes to dinning, specially if Mexican, are demanding palates. The service and the ambience was A+. The food we all agree to be 5 . In my case I loved the nachos with ropa vieja.

Margaritas. Delicious. Soup (Calde a la Mexicana). Amazing. Carnitas. Perfect. All so good. We…read moreparked around the corner and walked to the restaurant.

Not the best Mexican food, but far from being the worst. It is average. It makes up for it with the…read moreatmosphere and margaritas. The margaritas, frozen and traditional, are among the my favorite of the Mexican restaurants in San Juan. As for the atmosphere, it is clean, and the service is very attentive and friendly. It can get very noisy when crowded, but so can any restaurant. There is a bar area with some tables a TV screens. The main dining area also has TV screens, making this a nice place to watch sports while eating and drinking. Grat place for family outings or girls nigh. Not a place for a romantic dinner. There are a few parking spaces available in front of the restaurant. Valet parking available on some nights. After 6pm, most businesses nearby close, so you canuse their parking spaces. Just make sure they are closed before parking there.