Time really does fly. After more than 35 years, I finally made it back to Casa Blanca Restaurant in Venice Beach and it felt like stepping back in time. Some places lose their magic. This isn't one of them. The atmosphere still has that classic charm, the food is just as satisfying, and one of the best traditions is still alive: watching fresh, hot tortillas being made right in front of you. The service is still warm, friendly, and welcoming. In a city where so much changes, it's refreshing to see a place that has stood the test of time and continues to deliver a great experience. Here's to the restaurants that become part of our memories and keep making new ones for generations. read more

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SENSATIONAL AMBIENCE AND AMPLE DISHES "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world," the organizer of our women's group picked this one. Wow, am I glad she did! I never would have noticed this cute Mexican restaurant on the corner of Rose and Lincoln. There's a small parking lot on the side of the building, but I had no trouble finding free street parking for a week day lunch. I felt like I was back on a movie set as soon as I entered this thematic eatery. Within seconds, I was shown to our table for 10 near the bar, where Humphrey Bogart kept an eye on us. While we waited to "round up the usual suspects," I tried one of the Casablanca homemade tortillas with their mild salsa. Yum! Once we had all gotten comfortable, our friendly waiter took our orders and accommodated us with separate checks. I was tempted by so many dishes. Ultimately, I went with Mexican Specialty #5 - one cheese enchilada, one hard shell beef taco, rice and beans ($16.99) - which was good and filling. If it weren't daytime, I would have had a margarita, too. My companions seemed to enjoy their food and the remarkable decor. There are so many nooks and crannies to explore! Even the restroom was aptly named "Ingrid Bergman." "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." Relishing another night in Casablanca! "Here's looking at you kid." read more

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We love this place! Every time it's great! The tortillas and salsa!! All the food! Staff and atmosphere is always wonderful! read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Definitely go for your birthday. You get a lock to add to the outside wall. - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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The food here is phenomenal! The homemade tortillas set them apart from the rest. They're salsa with chunks of cheese is the perfect starter and unlike any other restaurant! The crispy tacos were fantastic, prices and portions are fair. Service is wonderful and I love the ambience here. It is definitely a cool vibe, highly recommended for some authentic and flavorful Mexican food! read more

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It was just our luck that happened to be Cinco de Mayo and my out of town friend wanted an early dinner of some delicious Mexican food. We beat the dinner rush and didn't have to wait for a nice patio table. The service was impeccable and friendly. There was a festive and fun mariachi band. The calamari cognac was amazing. So were the margaritas made fresh from the cart. I love this place and my out of town guest was impressed! read more

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The tortillas made here are out of this world, you lose count of how many you eat. The food is so gas, everything hits every single time. Will be back soon. The service is very good and the vibes/atmosphere at night are unmatched. It is well worth checking out. Will always be stopping by when in Venice. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Birria Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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I live very close by and would say this is a good but not great Americanized Mexican food restaurant. It's been open since 1980 and is quite popular here in Venice. Inside is fairly large with many different seating options from booth, to table, to bar seating. Our server was polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. They also make the tortillas right on site and they were one of the best parts of the meal because they were absolutely delicious and very fresh. There is also a large free parking lot attached on the side and in the back of the restaurant. For this visit I ordered the Carne Asada Tampiqueña and enjoyed it. The carne was a bit fattier than I prefer and I was not a huge fan of the rice but the tortillas and the side enchilada were very good, I appreciated the crispy cheese topper on the enchilada specifically. Overall, I would say this is a solid option for a casual Mexican lunch or dinner with friends or family especially if you are in a rush. The location is honestly really great and the easy parking is also a big bonus. read more

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I came here on a Friday night without reservations (my understanding is that it's walk in only for small groups). I was initially concerned that the wait would be long since it was packed with people, but my group of four people was seated immediately. As we waited for our server to come by our table to take our orders, I casually looked around the room to get a sense of the vibe of this restaurant. It's basically a Mexican food restaurant that's Casablanca themed. The walls are decorated with different variations of Casablanca movie posters. But the restaurant does have more character than that. It has a very lively and fun atmosphere which I think would be great for after work happy hours. In fact, they had a person walking around with a mobile margarita cart to make margaritas table side. I won't say the service here is spectacular, but it was better than I expected given how busy this restaurant was. I didn't see an empty table for any extended period of time. What sets this restaurant apart from other Mexican restaurants is the fact that they make the flour tortillas fresh in the dining area. They give you these tortillas nice and warm in lieu of tortilla chips. The food here is excellent, including those fresh tortillas. I had the Queso Fundido, and Red Enchiladas. I would recommend both. For my drink, I had a virgin pina colada. It tasted very good, but it wasn't fully blended. I'm not sure if this was intentional, but it had chunks of ice in it. I would have preferred for it to be fully blended. The restaurant has a parking lot, but there are not a whole lot of spaces given how popular this place seems to be. You may have to drive around the restaurant to find street parking. Final thoughts - I'm not going to say this is one of the greatest Mexican food restaurants I've been to, but it's definitely worth checking out if you want to to go to a restaurant with a unique and fun vibe. read more

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This was my second time to Casablanca- talk about traveling in a time capsule! Unlimited fresh tortillas with a green salsa and large chunks of cheese. A Cadillac margarita cart and huge portions of fajitas and combo plates at super reasonable prices. Will continue to return again and again! read more

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Such a fun and inviting restaurant! Locals know it as a favorite themed restaurant for entertaining and serving delicious food. We did call ahead to make a reservation since they are packed every night. We were seated once our entire party arrived (as we did come a bit early). As soon as we were seated we were greeted by our server who took our orders right away. We did miss the margarita cart because our server was too quick with the drink orders, but that's okay, we were just happy to get our margaritas! The margs were quite strong at first, but after mixing them a bit more the marg had a perfect balance of mix to tequila. We did receive our salsa verde and fresh homemade tortillas right away. I would give 5/5 stars for this restaurant due to their tortillas alone. No other notes needed. Honestly all I needed was their margaritas and tortillas! I did end up ordering the chicken fajitas for my entree and it did not disappoint. The seasoning of the chicken and veggies was so flavorful. When I was served my entree I didn't receive tortillas and my friend that ordered tacos also did not receive tortillas, which I did find a bit weird. We ended up requesting tortillas for our meal and eventually we did receive them after two separate requests. I'm not sure if that's how the meals usually come or if they just forgot our tortillas but it all worked out. Otherwise, the service we received was good. Again, would go back for the tortillas alone. Just a heads up! There are not a lot of spaces in their parking lot so be prepared to find street parking and walk or uber/get dropped off there. read more

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Our family came here for an early Father's Day lunch. When we entered, the restaurant was pretty empty but we were presented with fresh hand made tortillas. To say these were addictive is an understatement. Their menu had the usual fare that you'd find in a Mexican restaurant. However, I wanted to try their calamari after seeing pictures on Yelp. I was not disappointed. It was a generous portion of tender calamari with a sauce that included a few bay scallops. Others at our table seemed to enjoy their meal as well. The restaurant was decorated with a Casablanca theme, of course, which made sense given the name of the restaurant. Prices were reasonable. Free parking in their adjacent lot. read more

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I went to Casablanca Restaurant with some pals today. I had the Two Chicken Enchiladas meal. I thought the green salsa on my enchiladas was a bit overly salty. I thought my meal was decent overall. I love the tortillas made on site along with the accompanying green salsa. I love the live music. I appreciated the staff honoring one of my pal's bday with song and a slice of cheesecake. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

Love the movie Casablanca so the decor is fantastic (Sam's piano, wall mural). Food !! Yum yum yum!! Fresh flour tortillas with salsa was addicting. I ordered chicken fajitas and really enjoyed the rice and beans that came with it. Surprisingly, there is no item named Rick or Elsa but 2 items named Ivonne. I will go back when I'm in the area. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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I am so happy that I discovered Casablanca! When my best friend and I walked inside Casablanca the decor and dimly lit lights caught my attention immediately. We were seated in a booth next to a station where we could see a lady making fresh tortillas. We decided on the immortal drink that was seen on posters outside the building. The waiter let us know this drink is made at the bar, but they also had a margarita cart that they bring to the table to make the drinks right in front of you. We were so happy with our choice of the immortal. This drink was so good that we ordered two more each during our time at Casablanca. For lunch I ordered the build your own tacos and I decided on corn tortillas instead of flour. Which the waiter let me know they are homemade just like the flour kind. While we waited for our food, we were given fresh tortillas with this salsa that tasted like avocado. We could not stop raving over the tortillas. They were so fresh and buttery. I would come here just to eat the tortillas and have a drink. The build your own tacos was pretty good. The meat and toppings are all separate so I could build my tacos to my likings. The only thing I wasn't too crazy about was the cheese. The taste was a little too different for me. My friend enjoyed her tacos as well. I was very pleased with the food and hospitality. Parking: There is a small parking lot beside the restaurant. Otherwise expect to park on the street and possibly a few blocks away. This area is pretty busy so I am sure a busy day parking can be tough. read more

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If you've seen the movie, Casablanca - and liked it - you will love the restaurant. The owners Carlos and Ivonne are wonderful people. The waitstaff is outstanding. The bar is beautiful and well-stocked with every kind of tequila imaginable; you can wait there for your table. (Carlos has even authored a novel entitled Tequila). There is entertainment most evenings. A separate tequila cart moves around the restaurant for your convenience and enjoyment. Margaritas mixed at your table! We've enjoyed delicious food - and freshly made tortillas (two señoras at a grill right in the middle of the restaurant) - over some 20 years. The ambience is reminiscent of Rick's Café Americain from the movie. Be sure to examine each of the photos on the website. There is Casablanca paraphernalia everywhere - on the walls, ceilings and bathrooms. A life-sized statue of Humphrey Bogart is enclosed in glass. A mural of Rick's Café on one wall includes Carlos and Ivonne sitting at one of the tables. If that's not a good reference, I don't know what is! read more

On our way home from LAX, we were starving and as it was my sister in law's (and brother in law) wedding anniversary, who both love, love Mexican food...I made a bee line for Casablanca Mexican restaurant. I've made numerous visits but it's literally been 12 years since my last visit. I can only account for what I ordered, the Chimichangas, which was delicious and filling ! That said, everyone, a party of 7people, universally loved their food! Particularly the hand made tortillas! My wife, children, and in-laws had never had freshly made tortillas (at other Mexican restaurants). The fresh tortillas were a revelation! We received very good attentive service and didn't have to think twice about water and soda efills. Lastly, my in laws were touched that they got an acknowledgement of their anniversary on their dessert. The team took care of the little things and the food spoke loudly. We're not in the area often but will remember this experience! One last note: parking isn't plentiful! We found street parking and walked. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Whats left of my Chimichanga plate - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

I love love love this restaurant! The fresh tortillas and sauce are the best I've ever had. It's like having a blanket in your mouth. The margs are delicious and they are made fresh in front of you on a cute little margarita cart. The staff is very friendly and the service is great. Live music is played nightly and the ambience and decor are fantastic. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

We had a really good experience at Casablanca. There is some parking but it does it crowded, so you may have to search for street parking. There was a little of a wait but nothing crazy. The fresh tortillas are the standout. They have chefs making the tortillas within view, which was cool for some in our party. The portion sizes are large and the food was really good. We had no complaints there. Will definitely be back. read more

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Great authentic food! The atmosphere if really fun and the service is great. It can be a little loud if a band is playing but definitely worth the stop in for tacos and don't for get the margarita cart they have rolling around! read more

this place has quickly become my go-to place to take out-of-towners. go for dinner. went on a friday & was seated in the patio. at first, i was nervous it'd be too chilly, but no. heaters. and are we in austin bc hello live music. of course, their tortillas are THEE best (enchiladassss omg), but can we talk about their rice? seriously, does anyone know more about it? it's giving... cornmeal or something, & i am obsessed. can you tell im from the midwest? lol margarita cart is bae. gonna be that girl & say get the skinny marg. it's so fresh. the service was outstanding & friendly. i love this place & can't wait to go back :'-) read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

It's my favorite restaurant, the drinks, the vegetables, the desserts, everything is very delicious, the very good service here, we always enjoy the best moments with my family. The atmosphere is super nice, very pleasant and romantic read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

Popped in for some lunch at this establishment that has been opened for over 40 years in Venice. When you walk in, you feel like you stepped into a history museum with all the collectibles lining the walls, tables, ceiling and more! Plus the old vibe of the bar takes you back! The restaurant features a massive bar and bar seating. Plus there is the main dining room with tables and booths. Also there is a small patio area. As for food, the restaurant features strong drinks and calamari. Unfortunately I did not try these items as I had my mind focused on fajitas and guacamole. Before we could even order we were greeted with homemade tortillas: freshly made right in front of us. As for guacamole, it is sold at market price: we learned that the price of the day was 16 dollars, a bit steep! Too steep! Plus we received our steak fajitas for 23 dollars: there was plenty of meat offered, plus small guacamole, rice, refried beans and peppers. Plenty of food for two people to share. The meat was a bit tough and fatty/grisly for me. I also like my meat not well done, but medium rare. Rice was a bit blah! The best item was the green salsa and tortillas. Overall the restaurant was ok! I appreciate the fresh tortillas and salsas! Plus read more

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We have been talking about going to dinner here for six years. Last night we did it. We will be back within six months. Food and Service, Excellent Ambiance, Perfect Parking, FREE THANK YOU! Carlos Haro Jr. & Staff read more

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Food and service were great. The chicken bastilla was wonderful, and so was the tagine. Would definitely go back. read more

Came here for dinner one evening with friends, and LOVED it! The restaurant looks almost straight out of the movie, with live musicians playing oldies and newer songs. The pianist even played "As Time Goes By," the theme song from the movie. :-) We started by ordering margaritas from the roving margarita cart. Freshly made right in front of us, they were super-tasty! Next came the famous tortillas and salsa. I couldn't stop eating these and almost ruined my meal, heheh. I got the Cheese Enchilada and Chile Relleno combo, which came with rice and beans. DELISH! I could barely finish it, though, from all the tortillas I'd already eaten. :-) A wonderful time with wonderful friends, for sure! Can't wait to get back there. read more

The food is so good.... Especially the starter tortillas. It's marketed as a "Casablanca themed Resturaunt" but don't let that dissuade you, the food and service are fantastic. read more

GREAT SERVICE! It's fine dining vibe. Servers are extremely professional. Salsa was KILLER. food was delicious! Ambiance was perfect. I loved the live piano. Can't wait to go back read more

Casablanca Restaurant is truly one of my favorite places to eat. The food is absolutely incredible. I could honestly make a meal out of just the salsa and unlimited tortillas. They are that good. The margaritas from the margarita cart are strong & delicious. What really sets Casablanca apart is the ambiance and especially the waitstaff. The service is beyond exceptional, warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. I always feel so taken care of. My drink is never empty, and I never have to ask for a thing. The staff makes you feel like you truly count there, and that kind of experience is rare. I drive 40 minutes just to eat here, and I do it happily. Casablanca is like my little version of Disneyland. I'm always happy when I arrive and even happier when I leave. I love taking friends and family here and can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Great food. Great service. A little loud for me, but I'm sensitive so it may be fine for others.

Haven't had this good of food from a restaurant in a while. Came here for a friend's birthday, and I loved every minute of it. The service was quick, the food was delicious, and the vibes were immaculate (seriously, the music was great). They're known for their homemade tortillas. To start, they served us with tortillas and their house made green salsa. Soooo good! I also ordered a mango margarita and the mega quesabirria. The quesadilla was huge! I can't wait to go back and try other menu options. read more

I've loved this place since the early 80's. I especially love the homemade tortillas. Warm, folded blankets of goodness with homemade green salsa. I could make a meal just from them. So delicious. Mostly it's the great service, friendly people, always solid food and totally unique atmosphere. This last time our table kinda shared the chicken with green mole sauce, a calamari steak mojo de ajo style and a couple cheese enchiladas with red sauce. All delicious and plenty of everything. It's a tradition when we're down around the west side. Glad you are still around, making delicious food and people happy! read more

Oh where to begin! We started coming here before we had kids, and the vibe was always so on point. Then we had kids and coming here has opened up a whole new Saturday night routine for us. They are SO attentive, bring fresh tortillas to the table the second you sit down, and lest we forget about the famous ~margarita cart~ 10/10 most fun Mexican spot on the west side read more

This is my must-stop when I am in LA. Their salsa is like nothing else and their tortillas just melt in your mouth. Love the chicken fajitas and I don't know what they do to their rice but big fan over here! read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Rice, guacamole, chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Venice, California

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We went there the other day and when we got there the service was fast and efficient and The man was very nice. I had a beef taco and it was a very good taco with an amazing rice on the side we also got fresh homemade tortillas and the were probably the best tortillas I have ever had. I will he coming back the next time I ca. read more

Casablanca was ok we tried a couple different items and they were all average. Not sure we would go back but it's always pretty busy. The service is fast and efficient. read more

The Casablanca decor is so fun, the food is great and the piano player adds to the atmosphere, making for a perfect evening. Our server was charming. read more

Amazing service. Nice little quaint dining area with outside patio seating. Parking is limited, but we came for lunch and didn't have any issues finding parking. The fresh homemade tortilla's were excellent and paired very well with the avocado/cilantro/cheese salsa. These are free and you can ask for extra. Spicy red salsa also available upon request. Service was very quick and friendly. Food was great, will be coming back soon. read more

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My favorite restaurant on the west side. Inexpensive but delicious. The handmade tortillas are the best!

Adding one more picture of their calamari steak. I got the calamari cognac and wow it was so good. I'll Be definitely getting more of their calamari in the future with crab. This came with the bay scallops and it was absolutely delicious. read more

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We had a reservation and this place was packed despite having a reservation. We may have waited 10-15 minutes, so no big deal. We weaved in and around the place and were seated right in front of where they make their tortillas which they serve to the table while you look over the menu. I can say with 100% certainty that they are made all night long. These two women never tired and never stopped making the tortillas. I don't eat guac, but my wife does and we ordered some so she can get the whole experience here. She said it was very good and even better with the homemade tortillas. My go to is always chicken enchiladas. I got the green sauce version and it was quite tasty. Our waiter was really helpful with helping my wife make a decision and she landed on the shrimp fajitas. The service was great. The food was delicious. And the place was kitschy. Definitely worth checking out when you're in the area. read more