One of our favorite restaurants in town! My husband loves the chimichanga, I enjoy the mix-match plates and fish tacos, and we both loved the brunch buffet (weekends only). The margaritas are on point every time and you can't go wrong with the queso! The staff are great and they'll sometimes have mariachi bands on weekend evenings! read more

Casa Chapala - Soft serve margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

I went to pick up 2 Too Good To Go afternoon boxes. They gave a nice selection of food & plenty of it. That wasn't the problem. They were also very friendly, and welcoming. The Restaurant was festively decorated, & seemed clean from my vantage point at the Hostess Stand. The problem was the Seasoning, or lack thereof. I was so sad. I'm searching for my next new favorite authentic Mexican Restaurant (NOT Tex Mex). I'm still in the hunt. I may be a Gringa, but for 30 years I was married into a Hispanic family. I need SPICE! Not necessarily heat... although some of that is appreciated. Sadly, the food here seriously lacks seasoning. Lucky me, I had a container of Tony Cacherie's Creole Seasoning in my Car, & that's what kinda saved the meal for me. That's sad. I really wanted to love this spot & make it my "usual" place. THAT didn't work out.. Do gave to say that the employees I encountered are very nice, and perhaps the food is better seasoned when you have some of the Salsa to add to it. read more

DO NOT COME HERE! You're honestly better off eating at Buc-ee's. I only stopped here because I was charging my car next door, and it was a huge disappointment. The flour tortillas tasted like packaged Mission tortillas. However, I did see a lady making fresh corn tortillas, so maybe those are better. The steak tasted like frozen pre-cooked meat that had just been reheated in a skillet. The guacamole definitely wasn't fresh, and the cheese tasted like it came straight out of a plastic bag -- not even Kraft quality, more like Great Value. Overall, everything felt low quality and overpriced for what you get. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Casa Chapala - Steak Fajitas For 1 - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

A friend pointed this place out to us, so we decided to check out what all the hype was about -- and it did not disappoint! We were quickly seated upstairs on the patio, which had such a great atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent from start to finish. Definitely a spot we'll be returning to! read more

Casa Chapala - Fajita Chicken Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Maybe if you go in and can scrutinize your meal....but to go? Joke!!!! Spent 50 dollars for a totally messed up order...mixed fajitas for 1, small side of queso... Hill on the caffeine order taker lady....not again. Jalisco to go would have been 25...and 2 miles closer...jalisco it is. read more

Chapala is a stand out for Mexican breakfast dishes, lunch and dinner. They feature a wide selection with a seafood Mexican twist for lunch and dinner. We've been coming here for years and we've always had a great experience. Yes, the tableside salsa.Yes they make the sauce accustomed to your taste at the table is fantastic. read more

Casa Chapala - Breakfast Dish - Huevos al Gusto - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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The next time you are fueling up at the Gas Pro Shop (Buccees) next door, consider not fighting the crowd for their bbq sandwich and beaver nuggets. Cross the street and grab some authentic Mexican food from Chapala. Their staff offered top notch service and made sure our glasses were never empty. They started us with fresh made, table side salsa, prepared to our level of heat preference. The refried beans paired with the salsa and chips were a perfect aperitif. The lunch menu was bountiful and had some of our favorites. The enchiladas with guajillo sauce and chicken were divine. And the quesadilla was massive, especially for only $10. I hate that we were sleeping on this place and grabbing jerky and a sandwich instead of when we fueled up. read more

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So much fun. So much fun. Best waitress EVER. (Andrea?) I had shrimp tacos (I am connoisseur) and they were excellent. Chips and salsa were top shelf. The chili relleno was almost Italian in preparation. Those at the table who had the lamb raved. We sat outside on the balcony and it was perfect for our rowdy group. The whole experience made for a great evening out with friends. Bravo, Bastrop, for having so many great places to eat. This one is a stand-out so far. read more

Stopped in on a road trip and glad we did. Good happy hour prices on margaritas. Great staff. We ordered burritos, enchiladas, and a fish dish and it was all delicious. The best part was the made to order salsa at the table side. read more

We wanted to try this place for a while and this time we were here when it was open. We were seated right away. Server was helpful and attentive. Food was really good. They mix the salsa for your chips at your table based on your spice level. It can be a bit noisy with children but not too bad. It is next to their market which is also fun to check out. Parking can be hard with crowds. read more

Casa Chapala - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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Great service and atmosphere. The queso flameado was a neat little experience. Kinda hard to eat with chips as the cheese stretches for two miles! Great for wadding up into a tortilla for a little quesadillas! read more

Casa Chapala - Bastrop, TX - Father's Day Visit Our kids treated us to Casa Chapala in Bastrop for Father's Day. It was a lively experience -- maybe a bit too lively for us, as the noise level made it hard to have a conversation. A few sound-absorbing tiles, curtains, or even some soft wall art could go a long way. Now, on to the food: Oma's beef fajita was just right and to her liking. I had the beef steak burrito. It was okay, though the meat was a bit too tough for my old teeth. The Mexican rice didn't have much flavor, but it wasn't bad. The real star of the meal was the chips and salsa -- especially the spicy one. That salsa had a great kick and flavor, and honestly, it was the best part of the whole meal. Not quite a five-star place, but still a solid four stars in my book. With a few acoustic upgrades, it could easily become a favorite spot. Opa read more

Casa Chapala - beef fajita - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Service great! Food is really good. Our server Anna was amazing! we are here once a week. Will always come back!

Colten, our server was amazing. It's been a long time since I've seen a server take an order without writing it down. He was attentive and had great recommendations. The food: last time I came and we ordered breakfast. I was definitely not thrilled at that time. However, I ordered a macho burrito and it was amazing. The rest of the folks in my party also enjoyed their meals very much. We chose dine upstairs, which was very pleasant and we came about 5:30 in the afternoon and it was a great overall experience. I would highly recommend the dinner menu. read more

Not the best service, food, or atmosphere but not terrible. I loved my fish tostada but didn't like my shrimp mango tostada. I tried my boyfriend's burrito and it was good. The chips and salsa were amazing. Service was slow and our waitress was visibly annoyed at her coworkers the entire time (they were arguing and giving dirty looks to each other). I'll probably come back to see if I just had a funky experience but not for a while. read more

Casa Chapala - Tostada de Ceviche la Paz - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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We love the atmosphere! Taco Tuesday is one of our favorites. We always ask for Maria, she is a great waitress and such a sweet person. Very personable and always greets you with a smile. Everyone is very friendly and attentive. read more

Maria L was so amazing!! food was great and so were our drinks! Got a few free soft serve margaritas and they were delicious!! She overheard it was my mother in laws birthday so she brought out a free dessert and everything! So so amazing!! I forgot to take pictures of the food... ate it all too quick to think lol. read more

As always, Chapala never fails!! Great food and drinks to end a long work week! Our wonderful waitress Maria is one of the main reasons why we come back over and over again! Outside patio is a nice break from all the noise of a restaurant! Stop by and try them out and make sure you ask for Maria and tell her Grady sent ya!! read more

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If you want real tasty Mexican food definitely this is NOT the place. I order a molcajete it looked like caldo , small portions of meet food had no taste had to put a lot of salt and salsa to make it better. Service ok. Lemonade tastes like kool-aid read more

Casa Chapala - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Most excellent!! Food on point. Service was warm and pleasant. Salsa hand made at the table. It's the small things that delight. 5 Stars!! read more

Food, Service & Ambiance were lovely! The cactus there is amazing, recommend giving it a try!

This is for the Bastrop location - next to Bucee's The food and service was fantastic. My wife had Camarones Zarandiados (shrimp in a chipotle cream sauce) - which was tasty but a little too spicy for her taste - still she liked it. I had the Caldo Siete Mares (seafood mix, of shellfish, oysters, crab legs, and fish) - basically a seafood soup in a chipotle broth - it was excellent - although it came out extremely hot - had to let it cool some to enjoy. Drinks: We both started with La Penka - prickly pear margaritas - too sweet - even with Tajin on rim. We switched to Flaquita Rita (really good) and I had the Avocado Margarita - a real surprise how good it was. Highly recommend. I must mention the table-side customized Salsa - quite fresh and good Also the Hand Smashed Guacamole- probably the best we've had Two concerns: parking is very limited and the restaurant was very loud (as mentioned in other reviews) - they really could do with some sound absorption. The noise level keeps this from being a 5 star. read more

Service was great here amd got our food really fast. Right when we got there they brought out fresh chips and made the salsa right at the table. Thought the salsa was good. The spicy salsa was decent and spicy. I also got the queso since it was cheap for happy hour. Wasn't anything to write home about but was still good. My rice and enchilada was really good as well but again. Not anything to write home about. I got the spicy chicken in the enchilada. The crispy take was great and i love how they put it on a stand so it doesn't get soggy. Overall probably a 3.5 but giving a 4 because of the good service read more

Casa Chapala - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

We wanted to get out of the house for dinner with guests over the Thanksgiving weekend, and found this spot which is next to the Bastrop Bucees. Other eateries closed at 8pm on Saturday, so we were happy to find this spot that was open later and able to seat a party of five right away. Mariachis were playing, which is a nice bonus. We were seated near a large, rowdy group that provided a lively atmosphere. Once we placed our drink orders, chips, salsa and tasty bean dip brought to the table. We waited quite a while to place our food orders. Once our food arrived, it was delicious and hit the spot. Margaritas were excellent! All in all, dinner was good and we'll return, hopefully to a calmer atmosphere next time. read more

Casa Chapala - Any 2 Item Combo with cheese enchilada and crispy beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Great catered event for the neighbors of Bastrop publishing company tasty food and great friendly service in the private VIP area upstairs - definitely recommend for families too lively spot! read more

We love Casa Chapala! The foods always tasty and the drinks sooooo good! The service is always top notch as well.

It was not a really busy evening. We had 4 adults in our party on 3 separate tabs that we ok'd with the hostess before being seated. We were seated at a 6-top, and charged the required gratuity for parties of 6 or larger, for what was IMHO subpar service. When given a choice, for reasonable service, I tend to tip 25% or more, usually more. That night, they got only their minimum. I wasn't going to make them take more when they obviously didn't want it. read more

Hands-down best Mexican restaurant in Bastrop, so we keep coming back. Everything we've had has been great, and they have things you can't get at other restaurants. I'd recommend the costillas del sancho, cordero (lamb), caldo sietes mares, molcajetes marino, and queso flameado. The complementary bean dip and tableside salsa are a nice touch, goes great with a beer rita while you wait for your entrees. It can get busy but service is decent considering they get a lot of customers. read more

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Amazing food great ambiance killer margaritas Traditional food Chked out both restaurants in Bastrop ea good read more

Went here with my husband and one year old. We had the outdoor patio to ourselves and our kid was able to run around and the staff were so kind and attentive. I got a frozen regular margarita - no complaints! We got the queso fundida and it was no joke the best I've ever had. It never got super solid like others I've had. just so creamy. For dinner, I got the chicken with mole verde and hubs got a combo plate that was nothing to write home about but what you would expect from a combo plate. Overall, really impressed with everything, the food and the service! read more

We've driven by this place many times in our travels. And I wish we had driven by it tonight; we will in the future. Our server was great, but that's it. The food was bland and subpar. The guacamole was, well, not guacamole. It was a half an avocado, not diced or mashed, and in keeping with the rest of the meal bland. The tableside salsa, well, it was prepared at table side. I think it was crushed red peppers and garlic powder/salt added to tomato sauce/paste...extremely unimpressive. read more

4/12/25 We've been coming here since it opened, lately the bar upstairs bar is severely lacking. We were ignored most of the time and had to catch her attention, (when we were the only ones at the bar ), to order drinks and dinner while she talk other servers on their breaks. Bring back the old crew that was upstairs, we absolutely love them. Felt very disrespected read more

Updated review, sadly leaving a 1 star. Had to talk to the manager about why an extra charge was added on Patio Marg day (any flavor $5) and why 2 3% charges were added to the bill. Who knows how long those paying with credit cards have paid 6%, but it didn't seem like a new thing. Check your receipts, the manager refunded/modified but it seems really unethical to not tell people they will be charged 6% on credit card transactions. read more

Casa Chapala - Receipt with extra charges - Mexican Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

The whole family order steak nachos. All we can say is WOW. Sooo good!! 10/10 recommend. Huge portion and each chip has everything on it. Chips and salsa were amazing too. Thick chips for the win. We will be back! read more

The short of it is the food and drinks here are very good...but first, this review begins with a review brought courtesy of The Rona Virus: This is one of the most COVID adapted restaurants I've been to. It sucks that its a factor in a review but its the world we live in and peace of mind allows us to focus on food (and not the server with his nose out of the mask). Temperature was taken at entrance, hand sanitizer was there, staff was masked and gloved, silverware was packaged in sealed paper wrap and I saw sanitization of tables as guests left. Nooooow, the food. A server will arrive at your table ready to prepare salsa as per your preference. And it is muy deliciosa! I ordered the Pick Two combo with cheese chili relleno and beef taco (r/b were included). The taco was really good with well seasoned beef. The relleno, though, had a lot of liquid that leaked out on my plate, presumably from the poblano. It leaked over onto my taco but the shell was thick enough it didnt get soggy. The relleno was tasty as were the rice and beans. Price-wise the restaurant is a bit on the pricy side. But they do offer dishes of lamb, fish and pork that you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere. I'm looking forward to returning and exploring some new flavahs!! read more

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Surprisingly in Bastrop, I was able to find a very authentic Mexican cuisine with top notch margaritas. The burritos or the carnitas plate are my top favorites. Also, this is a great location for large parties and gatherings. They can hold up to like 7 large parties at a time, and still have plenty of space for walk ins. It's a large restaurant. read more

My go to for Mexican food. They have the best in town there mole enchiladas are the best. They might be a few dollars more but well worth it. Everything i've tried has been excellent EVERYTHING read more

Man we love this place. We have been here half a dozen times over the years. We first found the place when on our way east for the weekend and fell in love with it. It is one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants I know of in this general area. They even have a Mexican style market next door. Every dish we have had tastes great! From the salsa that they custom mix at the table to suit your heat preference to their enchiladas to the freshness of their seafood and fish. This is a fantastic place to go with groups as well. I stopped with about 10 people one afternoon on a weekend and they were able to get us seated quickly and served a great meal. Service always been great and very friendly. Our server this trip had to answer some hard dietary questions from my wife and she didn't know all the answers but didn't get flustered and got the answers for her without getting irritated. If she did, it never showed. I won't get into each dish because we have had numerous. I don't think you can go wrong here. read more

This is a great local place and has great food! Family run operation and you can tell. The staff is so friendly no matter how busy they get. You can tell that they are happy where they work, and you don't see that vrey often these days. Having been there numerous times, the food is consistant and always served hot and fresh. I love the salsa cart where you can get your salsa fresh and at the heat level that is good for you. The portions are huge and the price point is is fair and worth it. We are always lucky to get Colt as our waiter and he always has a smile and works his tail off. I love the option of mushroom tacos for those nights, when living in meat country , is refreshing! The margaritas and sangria always hits the spot. Great place for families, date night, and the best part, its not a chain and you are helping a local family make a living! read more

* Taste: 5/5 * Service: 4.5/5 * Ambiance: 4.5/5 * Value for Money: 5/5 * Portion Size: Generous * Style: Casual Mexican Dining Casa Chapala, located right next to Buc-ee's, offers an authentic Mexican experience with their standout custom-made salsa, prepared at your table. Their salsa verde is particularly flavorful. The enchiladas and tacos are well-seasoned, with bold, traditional Mexican spices that really hit the mark. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable for the quality. If you're craving fresh, authentic Mexican food, Casa Chapala won't disappoint. read more