The chips are microwaved and is a part of your bill not free the hardshell tacos were stail badly stail the rice was scooped with an ice cream scoop couldn't tell if it was rice the beans were not refried no flavor pricing was bad too thought it would be better not going back there service was decent read more

The food was pretty bad. Fajita bowl, Very dry chicken (sitting in a warmer for a day) type of dry tasteless chicken, fajita veggies with "film" on them, and "rice" that was inedible. Never seen rice like this in the US, Or Mexico. It was a mess. 2 burritos the size of street tacos, and not folded, but held together with toothpics? Save your time and money. read more

Great people and food! Nice decorations and cozy atmosphere. Best homemade queso. Wonderful family owned business, 10/10 would recommend the enchiladas! read more

On the plus side, the people who work here are super friendly and I know they're putting heart and soul into what they do. And the prices are great! The food, though, is just...okay. It wasn't authentic Mexican food in my opinion, but a highly American version of Mexican food. The meat in my enchilada and taco was just off... ground way too fine and lacking flavor. The cheddar cheese tasted cheap and there was some remnant of white cheese that was definitely not queso. The tostado shell was not cooked or crispy. It wasn't so bad that I returned it; I just wasn't impressed and I really wanted to be. Casa Zamora is locally owned and went above and beyond during the pandemic so I wanted to become a fan, a regular. But the fast food from Taco King is better. read more

Casa Zamora was a great experience. The service and food were both excellent. This was our first visit and it confirmed good reports we heard from others. read more

This is always a go to place when I get to town. Rice is a little bland and non traditional but other food is good . Things you grow up with are always the best read more

Just not what it used to be. Huge Warning. Do not read this if you get grossed out easily. I understand restaurants change hands or sell to another, but this was so bad, between the flavor and the presentation, I tried two of the items and knew I couldn't eat it. 30-40yrs ago this place was a little gem, great hot spot and the food was fabulous, hot, and you always knew you and your family would have a great time with a great meal. For the first time in 23yrs I came back to town to visit family and I demanded Casa's. Someone in my family said, "No, let's eat somewhere else, as the food has changed drastically and not good anymore." I said come on, it was Casa's! For me, all it takes is one bad meal and I can never go back. This was that time and this was that meal. The beans were unlike anything I tasted. They appeared to be a cross between an unstrained slimy can of black beans dumped on top of refried beans, and that was enough to gross me out to where I couldn't even muster up the fork to try and taste these beans. One bite of the Rice tasted like the smell of silicone. The cheese-onion enchiladas had no onions, and the portions were for a man of 400 lbs. Please use real rice / basmati maybe and make your real fried beans again. Bigger portions will not make up for the bad food. My education on Casa's this trip, ran me roughly $34.00. Guess where I won't be eating again. Casa Zamora's. :-*( very sad day. read more

This place was horrible! We had out of town guests and wanted to take them out for dinner. If I had known how bad our experience was going to be, I never would have come here. The place was almost empty when we arrived. The dining area was run down and did not give the impression that cleanliness was a priority. We were offered free chips and salsa and it's a good thing we were as we would have starved if they had not been available. Even though the chips were cold, greasy and smashed they did tide us over as we waited and waited and waited for our food. The food was remarkably boring for Mexican food. We will not be returning. read more

Casa Zamora Restaurant - the location of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Albert Lea, Minnesota

Best authentic Mexican food in the whole state of MInnesota! I'd give this place more than 5 stars if I could. Enchiladas are spectacular, customer service is excellent, such a variety to choose from here! All in all love this place and it's always a treat when I get it. read more

I wanted to love this place but left a little underwhelmed. The service was prompt and friendly. We were given chips and hot sauce prior to our meal. The chips were similar to Tostitos that you buy in the grocery store and the hot sauce was like a bland red paste with pepper flakes. My meal came with an enchilada, tostada, rice and beans. The beans were probably the best thing on the plate. The enchilada and tostada were okay. Not bad but not great. The rice was a scoop of overcooked, tasteless brown rice. Oh and don't go on a Monday because they are closed. read more

Casa Zamora Restaurant - Mini Mexican Dinner. Enchilada, tostada, beans, rice. - Mexican Near Me - Albert Lea, Minnesota

It was not good! Very plain very cold! Bad experience. Our waitress was polite. Go elsewhere for authentic food

This is a nice, simple, family owned restaurant with seating for about 30. I had the beef enchiladas which is a large serving of great food. My wife had the taco salad and enjoyed it very much. Our vegan kid had rice and beans so there's no accounting for her taste. read more

Casa Zamora Restaurant - a dining area with tables and chairs - Mexican Near Me - Albert Lea, Minnesota

LOVE this place! My favorites are the handheld enchilada and their rice bowls...and the enchiladas, the soft tacos, the 50/50 dip and their hot sauce, we would buy it by the gallon if we could. The entire staff is amazing and treats you like family, (family you love LOL) read more

The food was mediocre and chips looked to be store bought.... and only one glass of water for the whole meal server was overwhelmed with 2 tables, would never go there again read more

Casa's is THE place for authentic Mexican food. I recommend enchilada's, Fajita tacos and guacamole- so delish! Locally owned by the same family for over 50 years! read more

Food and service was great. Small restaurant with friendly service. Just what I'm looking for when looking for a good meal in a relatively small town. read more

If you like instant rice, canned beans, $4 tortilla chips, and pretty common service, I guess it's not that bad. Plates were pretty neat also. The best thing on the menu was the side salad. read more

Delicious Mexican food. I don't eat meat and their bean enchiladas are the best I have ever had!!! Excellent lunch specials! Great location with lots of parking. Highly recommended! read more

OMG...if only I had read the previous review. We started out from our motel looking for a spot nearby at 8 on Sunday nite. No cars at any of the nearby spots so we said what da heck lets try Mexican. Not a sole in the restaurant. . . . decided to take out rather than sit so conspicuously alone. Decided all was cool when we read the Local Choice awards for multiple years hung on the wall. Got our food, drove back to the motel, opened our styro boxes to discover the MOST disgusting globs of food. Shrimp Enchilada was as stated 4 small shrimp on top of one enchilada with some horrible grey paste inside plus sticky rice and pastie beans. The Especialle Enchiladas...were 5 ground beef enchiladas, the tortillas of which seemed to have been soaked all day. No flavor, terrible consistency and with two beers certainly NOT worth $27.00. Make Casa Zamora. . . Casa No Mora. read more

One of the poorest excuses for a Mexican restaurant that I have ever been a patron. All the food tasted like it had been cooked that morning and put into a microwave when ordered. Steep prices for very little food. Would go to Taco John's before I ever ventured into here again. read more

This is an Icon to Albert Lea! When going here you feel like your going Home to Grandma and Grandpa cooking! Everything is delicious and they treat you so special when you come to eat! My favorites are: The bean dip for the chips! Tostadas and Enchiladas. Oh, I love the beans and rice too! read more

Horrible food. The interior of the restaurant had a good looking setting. The food was pre made and microwaved. The chicken tasted like over done crockpot chicken. Even the free chips were the cheap store bought type. Keep going and sample another restaurant in Albert Lea. read more

Looking at the outside you may not know what to expect. We are so glad we took the chance. Very personal, friendly service at this family owned restaurant. They tell you on the menu that spice is not their goal, but flavor is. For those who need a little spice, they provide plenty of salsa. The flavor was outstanding in all of our meals (family of 4). I had the chicken burrito and couldn't have been happier. Cute decor too! read more

Casa Zamora Restaurant - Chicken burritos. - Mexican Near Me - Albert Lea, Minnesota

This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. I have been eating here longer than I can remember. The Zamora's watched me grow up and have always felt like an extended family. I really enjoy the enchiladas but I have only ever tried the beef. The tacos are also very good. Nachos are the greatest appetizer here and the homemade hot sauce is also pretty good. The lunch menu is very affordable and also pretty quick. You can call your order ahead and they will have it ready for you when you get there if that is your thing. Thanks to all the employees of Casa Zamora for being friendly and good at what you do. read more

I've eaten here weekly since 1969. Still my favorite. They originally introduced me to Mexican food in a true family tradition.

This is the best Mexican restaurant that we have ever been to. We've been coming for 40 years. Wonderful people and delicious food! We have lived all over the world and thankful we get to come here when we come to Minnesota. read more

Most bland Mexican food I've ever had. Food wasn't even hot and the staff are disgusting. There are so many great choices in Albert Lea and this isn't one of them. Avoid casa Zamora read more

We found this restaurant on Yelp as we were passing through Albert Lea and looking for Mexican food. We weren't impressed. The food was nothing special and we each had a different dish. It was hot and filling but I probably woudnt go back. read more

I grew up on Mexican Food and know that there are MANY ways to flavor it. The flavoring all depends on what part of Mexico you are from! Casa Zamora's is the ONLY restaurant that I have found that tastes similar to my own families' recipes. It is my home away from home! The enchiladas are my FAVORITE! What is so nice is that the food has great flavor, but isn't spicy. You can add your own spice with their homemade hot sauce!!! read more

I thought the food was good. But we had a party of 9 and we waited 90 minutes for our food. I want to like this place but the prices are high and food comes out slow. The nachos although different do not hold any value. It is a crispy tortilla sliced on a plate with cheese on top. read more

Nothing to write home about. Chips tasted like store bought santitos. Service wasn't great for a Fri. Food was basic.

I have been coming here every time I'm in town for the past 20 years. I absolutely love the enchiladas. The light gravy like sauce on the top is so delicious. The hot sauce is homemade and perfectly balanced. The owner is always kind. It is worth a visit! read more