An adorable little spot in South Wedge. Absolutely so cozy and fun. Food was yummy, chips were served warm and seasoned. Main dishes were tasty just not blown away and churros were delicious. Drinks were fantastic, both were different versions of spicy margaritas. read more

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Great food and service. Nice atmosphere inside and a pleasure to eat outside when the weather is good. Love everything on the menu.

Absolutely horrible Mexican food. Their salsa is literally pasta sauce. Disgusting, and I'm Italian. I've tried this place every few years to see if it's gotten better, but from day 1 it's been bad. Sorry, this is the WORST Mexican food in rochester. No redeeming qualities whatsoever. Taco Bell serves better food. read more

Great Mexican. Great margaritas. Addictive chips and salsas. Very friendly courteous and friendly staff bartenders and servers. Love the enchiladas and the Carne asada. Have happy hour and Taco Tuesday deals read more

La Casa = The House. The food are super amazingggggg!!!! Service was awesome & very friendly! Inside of the house is really cool & feeling like home. Food.. OH MY GOODNESS!! AMAZING. This is highly recommended for folks who love mexican food. THIS IS A PLACE TO EAT AT! LA CASA FOR THE WIN!! read more

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The food came with worms in it. Literally, tine little maggots or worms. Not sure which. I complained to the staff, who brought the manager to my table. The manager laughed at me and said to get out. No refund. No offer of assistance. PLEASE stay away from this dump. read more

I can say that if you want to try authentic Mexican food, come here. The brisket nachos are one of the best dishes. Also, the shrimp tacos on wheat flour with black and brown beans and extra cheese. Or the fish tacos are simply worth eating. read more

Consistently excellent food! Excellent drinks and friendly service. Love the atmosphere.

Stopped in for taco Tuesday. They have $5 tacos. Parking was a bit of a thing, but they have their own lot next door. Kinda weird entrance situation where there's like three doors but one is out of order and one is an emergency exit... But the interior is nicely decorated! Really great ambiance! Despite being crowded, we were seated very promptly by a nice host wearing a Rasta-colored beanie. We sat downstairs and our server, Jules, immediately came over and brought us waters, chips, and salsa. They were VERY helpful accommodating to my allergy. I have an allergy to all alliums (garlic, onion, etc...).. I know, it's hard to accommodate... and I came to a Mexican restaurant but hey! They were really great about it! I was going to order a chicken taco and a fish but the server told me that the chicken definitely was cooked with alliums and advised against it. They also recommended leaving out the chipotle and pico de gallo. I had 2 fish tacos with just the cabbage/lettuce blend and cheese on flour. The server came back after I ordered and told me they checked with the chef and everything would be okay for me to eat :) Shout out to Jules for also not being mad at my mom and her two friends because they didn't ask for separate checks and wanted it split.... Seriously, thank you read more

La Casa Restaurant - tasteful seasonal decor - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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We are long time customers and normally love our visits for food, service and ambiance. Today, a Tuesday afternoon we were served by the bartender, a pleasant presenting, yet very annoying woman. She hums constantly (when she isn't talking the ears off of a coworker). She is completely tone deaf and often adds high pitched ohs to her humming. She waited on a customer of color and did not offer him the free water and chips and salsa that we were. I felt bad for him even though she was pleasant to him. Before we left she started moving the refrigerators within the bar area directly in front of us to clean while also humming loudly. She mentioned to a coworker that she also wanted to clean on the other side where no one was sitting. This review may sound harsh. On one hand, she seems like a good employee. On the other hand, she absolutely completely ruined my experience at La Casa. read more

I can't believe I haven't left a review here before. La Casa has always been on my top five Mexican restaurants in Rochester. I can't say it's the best ever but I enjoy it every single time. I usually get tacos when I go there. This time I tried their flan, and man oh man, wasn't it a very a delicious flan?! Highly recommended!! read more

La Casa Restaurant - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

Super cute place- I was excited to try a "new to us" Mexican place. Decor was great- looks like it would be a really fun place to eat outside in the summer. Unfortunately the service was really quite bad and the food was served lukewarm, (though flavorful). Having been a server, I don't write bad reviews lightly, but I can't not write this one. Party of 8 very laid back people- bar drinks came out one or two at a time and mine never even got ordered. Had to ask again for my margarita after waiting at least 10 minutes. My drink tasted like straight tequila, I couldn't finish it. Entrees came out- but not my food. The server apparently didn't put in my food order at all and doubled up on another persons order. He and I had a short conversation about it and he appeared to write it down when I ordered. The few mods we asked for on our food and drinks (no cilantro on one meal , all rice no bean on another, and two people asked for margaritas sub vodka for tequila) were completely ignored. It took another almost 10 minutes to get my enchiladas. Most of my table was almost done eating by then. It certainly wasn't done "on the fly" because it arrived luke warm. One of the guys in our party got up and went to the server area and grabbed a pitcher of water to refill everyone at our table because the server never did. The server never checked back in on us after our food was dropped either. It wasn't busy- there were only a couple tables in the section we were sat. The only time he seemed engaging at all was to try and sell us dessert and be friendly when he dropped the check. Which included a 20% auto gratuity for large parties. That tip was inappropriate for the level of service received. I normally tip 20-30%, but if I had the option I would have gone with 5%- just enough to cover him possibly having to tip out the bar and a busser. It was just an unfortunate night all around. We don't go out much and I was really looking forward to it. Disappointing- would definitely not go back or recommend. read more

The interior is so cute- it's an old house with authentic Mexican decorations all throughout the restaurant. We sat upstairs and it was very intimate + cozy- plus the back patio has views of the Rochester skyline! Chips, salsa, and guac were delicious. The food was reasonably priced with options for everyone- great vegetarian options as well. Our server was friendly and attentive. Definitely give this a try! read more

Fantastic. The atmosphere is cool vibes. Lots of paintings and cool decor to check out. Quirky and cool. Great location right on Alexander as well. The staff and service were great. Attentive and helpful, but not annoying. The best part was the food though. We went on taco Tuesday for the $5 tacos. Lots of options and they were all good the pork and brisket were both standouts. We had to get some empanadas as well and they were just as good. We'll definitely go back. read more

Unique loocation, friendly service and yummy foods. The space is fun and the decor is on point.

Taco Tuesday. Omg. They wer delicious. Beef brisket was the best.. 2 $ Tecate s. Was even better . Bartender was very nice and sociable. Definitely will be back here . read more

Excellent food ,pleasant atmosphere- eat down stairs , stairs are too steep for old people

La casa was great! Went on taco Tuesday and this place was popping even at 5pm exactly. I went to celebrate a friends birthday and it did not disappoint. The food was very good, I got three tacos -the pork, the carne asada, and the fish. My person fav was the pork but many of the people in my group liked the fish. I also got a side of rice and beans. For how busy it was, the service was excellent and the drinks were strong enough to feel worth it. The location from the outside doesn't appear very large but it is quite big on the inside. The parking lot is located next to the building and if you go during a busy time be prepared to have to find parking elsewhere (street parking). If you get lucky to get a spot they are a little tight so not amazing for bigger vehicles. read more

La Casa Restaurant - Taco tuesday - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

Finally, me and my wife found a Mexican restaurant here in Rochester that we love. This is like a hole in the wall place. I would never imaging it's a restaurant if I walk by this place. It looks like a house from outside l, especially because it is surrounded by some of them. The indoor ambience is very different and nice. They have outdoor seating too. We were there on a Friday evening and it was very crowded. There was a pretty long wait time. The first round of chips and salsa are complimentary and unlike other Mexican restaurants, if you ask for more chips and salsa, they charge extra. But, that's fine. The first serving is good quantity. Also, these chips and salsa very flavorful. The seasoning on the chips and salsa was spot on. We ordered chicken enchiladas and chicken tacos. The quantity was perfect. Very filling. And the chicken was juicy and flavorful. We loved it. Definitely the best Mexican we had in Rochester. Also, we were there before 6 pm and they have happy hour from 4-6 everyday. The house Margheritas are $6 during happy hour and they were potent enough. Overall, we will definitely be back again and again. read more

La Casa Restaurant - Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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The people in this place are some of the nicest workers I've ever met. We ordered drinks and guac and queso both very good, but the drinks were very strong and seem to definitely have a heavy pour. I love that this place is located in a old house. The atmosphere is very cultural and relaxed. I ordered the La Casa Ensalada with chicken which was very good. read more

La Casa Restaurant - La Casa Ensalada - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

This is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in Rochester. The atmosphere is awesome. It is in a house on a city street and it was transformed into a Mexican Restaurant. The decor is awesome, from the huge painting of Martin Short, Steve Martin and Chevy Chase in the Three Amigos to the smaller mexican decor. The food is absolutely delicious! My favorite are the fajitas with the side of guac. YUM!!! The chips are the best in Rochester...and then there are the Margaritas!!!! YES PLEASE!!!! read more

I have been to la casa many times. it's an incredible establishment- if you can ask for the waiter, Benajamin... that is your best time having fun. The food and drinks are GASSS, would get again. Ambiance stays incredible. read more

100% the place to go for consistency in flavor, service, ambiance and enjoyment. I have been here over 100 times (literally) and not once had a bad experience. You know what you are getting when you walk into this house on Alexander and it will never disappoint. You will always feel like Family sitting at this bar even if they call you the wrong name like your grandmother with Alzheimer's (maybe that's what makes it so special). The brisket burrito is my go-to here along with a house margarita. They use campo bravo blanco for their house margs which is a cost efficient, additive-free tequila. These people know what they're doing. Would give 6 stars if I could. read more

Went with a group during a lunch break right at opening. Very cold inside, but probably because they had just opened. Service was quick after we told them that we only had an hour break until our next meetings. Food was wonderful. We all got different things, brisket, carnitas, vegetarian, tacos, enchiladas, nachos. Margaritas were so strong. read more

I came to La Casa for the first time to celebrate a friend's birthday at around 8:00 pm and it was packed. On the outside, the restaurant has the feel of a house and is not very large on the inside. Because of it's size, there is not a lot of space when you are seated at your table if you have a mid-sized group and above. I ordered the dinner sopes which are vegetarian and consist of: masa cakes, cheese, pico de gallo, salsa verde, chipotle cream, refried beans, black beans, and rice (I added a fried egg). My meal was pretty good and it paired well with the tortilla chips and salsa we got for the table. While the food was good, it was very loud and crowded and I wouldn't recommend coming with a group. read more

La Casa Restaurant - Sopes with an added fried egg - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

My coworkers and I love to go to la casa for happy hour. Great prices on drinks and we always get the queso and guacamole and end up staying for dinner. This is one of the better Mexican restaurants in Rochester. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Best tacos in Rochester! I'm always on the lookout for great grilled fish tacos and I'm so thrilled that La Casa consistently delivers. We love the casual patio outdoor space. It really feels like you're in someone's home! Staff is always friendly and warm. read more

Great food, service and unique ambiance. We dine at La Casa often. The food is always on point and can't beat the warm/rustic/Latin feel of the place. read more

I have been desperate to try this place ever since I received a gift card last year. An early Cinco de Mayo date night was the perfect excuse! I could tell my fellow Yelpers had mixed reviews, so I was ready to be objective. We arrived around 8pm on a Friday to a 45 minute wait (due to a private party upstairs). We opted for free seats at the bar which turned out to be perfect for both conversation and fast service. I had a Paloma as well as a blackberry margarita, while husband had a Mezcal mule - all 3 were delicious and not cheaply made, which I definitely appreciate. For dinner, I ordered carnitas tacos. While most everything was generously portioned, it did seem that the amount of meat dwindled as I progressed through my 3 tacos. It ended up not mattering as I was fairly full by the time I was done, and everything was delicious and well-seasoned. Husband got the brisket tacos which were also great, if not terribly "Mexican"-tasting. The service was incredibly friendly, and I was consequently easily talked into the churros for dessert. They were the best things ever but definitely meant to be shared. 3 churros is too many, just so you know. All in all, I felt like we got our money's worth. Nothing was overpriced and everything we tried was delish. The only complaint was the wait-list situation - it was long (before we decided to sit at the bar) without anywhere good to stand and wait. Minor stuff. I'll be back for sure. read more

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We enjoyed this quaint little place. We had the Tacos, Quesadilla, and chips & salsa. Everything was delicious!

Sick for 2 weeks - botulism Rotten meat Told manager and was told "nobody else complained read more

Can somebody shout: Taco Tuesday! First taco Tuesday in the area. I believe I picked a good spot for my first experience. To start, the ambiance is great. Loved the cultural decor throughout the restaurant. The restaurant spacing has a tight and cozy feel, which is quite different from a typical American restaurant. La Casa has two levels along with outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. A bar is located on the first floor. After being seated for a good 10 minutes, our waiter finally came by. We were given a stack of seasoned tortillas with a side of salsa. I'll admit; I almost got full off of the chips and salsa. They were THAT good. I ordered two veggie tacos on flour and a fish taco, also on flour. Delicious!!! I thought the tacos were going to be skimp, but three tacos had me feeling pretty satisfied! The bathroom. Oh, the bathroom. Such an amazing design. Instead of paper towels, individual hand towels were available for use. After you're done, you just toss the used towel in the basket. This was a great touch to add to the vibe of the restaurant. The bathroom sink popped with design and color! Yes, I'm commenting on the bathroom sink. For those who appreciate art, you'll find this to be a nice touch! Things that could've been better: parking. We had to park about 7 minutes walking distance from the restaurant. I do understand the popularity on Tuesdays but a parking lot expansion would be great! Also, I wish we would've had a more engaged, attentive, and friendly waiter. Obvious that he didn't want to work. Sometimes you just have to smile and keep it pushing, my friend. read more

La Casa Restaurant - Bathroom sink art - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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The interior to this place is beautiful. It is truly a hidden gem in Rochester, but the area that it's in is one of the reasons I do not go here that often asked for the sopes as they were absolutely delicious I particularly did not favor the cheese dip or the drink it was way too strong and just tasted like tequila. I do recommend this place I just wish it was in a nicer area. read more

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Steak fajitas were fantastic. Service was great. Margarita was decent. WILL be back for the tacos.

Great atmosphere, phenomenal food, and suburb service. The brisket tacos are a 10/10! Add this to your next outing. read more

La Casa Restaurant - Brisket Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

The best thing about this restaurant is the restaurant itself. It is a renovated city home turned small restaurant. It is so cute inside and also has outdoor seating. Menu isn't too overwhelming with a lot of normal traditional Mexican dishes. The highlight is the a la carte tacos. Definitely easy to order like 5 and still want more. Service is always friendly but sometimes not quick if they're busy. If you bring a large party, don't have any time limitations. read more

Another nice dining experience in Rochester/home away from home. Places like this are my favorite. Great food in unique neighborhoods. These gems are why I avoid the chains. I enjoyed the sopes with chicken with a side of guacamole. They mix some strong margaritas here I am not a fan of overly, sweet drinks, but these were a little heavy on the lime juice. I hate to criticize, because overall, a great place! read more

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I love the vibe of this place. My first time coming here was near the beginning of when COVID started so it was takeout only. I was shook that the restaurant was in an actual house! I was not expecting that and I thought that was so cool! The interior looked amazing and I loved the decorations so I told myself I would come again when dine-in opened again. The first time I got the classic carne asada tacos. They were BOMB. It came with Mexican rice and retried beans. I will say, the beans were not that memorable, but the tacos really made up for it in my opinion. The second time I came with a friend and we sat on the "porch." The atmosphere was great, they have giant picnic tables and paintings and there's even an upstairs area outside. The fairy lights were so cute too. I could totally see if things were different, just a bunch of families socializing and talking and maybe even someone playing a guitar in the corner. In case you haven't realized, the atmosphere is really what made this place special for me. My friend and I came during happy hour as well and each got a Paloma. They were half off the day we came which is a really good deal! Can't really say much about the Paloma, it was pretty average and simple, nothing special about it. The enchiladas, in the other hand, I have much to say. I got chicken enchiladas and they were so dang good. The shredded chicken was so juicy and flavorful and it honestly didn't look like much at first, but each enchilada was STUFFED. Just like how I was at the end of the meal. If you ever get the chance, you must visit La Casa! It's such a unique restaurant! It's literally in a neighborhood with other houses! Also there's a good amount of parking, even though the parking lot is pretty narrow. read more

La Casa Restaurant - I got the chicken enchiladas and my friend got the chicken tacos. We also got chips and guac! - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

First time trying sopes now I'm hooked! I added a fried egg on top (because who said eggs were for breakfast only?!) and it was a great touch. The mocktail they made me tasted like lemon flavored water, but the queso made up for where the drink lacked. We were all full before the entrees came from the queso and salsa. The indoor seating seemed very dark just walking through, so we scored a nice spot outside in the warm shade. I loved the outdoor seating in the back and they also have patio seating upstairs. I'd definitely return for the sopes! read more

La Casa Restaurant - Dinner Sopes with over medium egg on top - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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The food here is out of this world good. I've never eaten a quesadilla that good in my life. My husband got a variety of tacos, the fish one was the best. Everything is so flavorful and the service is quick and friendly. He also got a Margarita and said it was perfect as well. Only thing I can say is that it was very dark in there and if we hadn't sat by the window we wouldn't have seen our delicious food. The menu was the perfect size as well. (Not very big) You can tell when a place has good food by the number of items on their menu. 9/10 review !! read more