We went to Durango for lunch on a Friday. I had the mole enchiladas and my companion had the house burrito. It was all just OK. Too expensive for cheap eats and not enough quality. Ground beef only, no picadillo . read more

Love this place! Great food, great service. Been coming here for years, and I never leave disappointed.

I've been meaning to try this place for sometime and last night was that time. A friend suggested we have a late dinner there and had told me how good it was. So I said, "Let's go!" Of course, going to try any new Mexican restaurant, I always get carnitas. This is my favorite dish, along with a place's chips and salsa, will tell me a lot about it. The pork was tender and moist, with fresh peppers ( I requested no onions), and it was a generous portion. It came with rice and beans and I got the corn tortillas. It paired well the Victoria beer I ordered. The staff are friendly, the place has a inviting feel, and the bar was playing some mariachi music. The owner came by to say hello and talked with us. Just plain friendly. I do apologize for not posting a pic but rest assured, I'll be back soon! This place is great and I'd recommend it to anyone. I hope this helps in your decision to come here. read more

Food is so good we had the Nachos Durango $15.99 and Tostada De Ceviche $8.99. The nachos are good the tostada is amazing and totally loaded!! We are definitely be going back and trying something new on the menu. GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS read more

There's a couple snippets of good news resulting from my visit to Casa Durango today. First, better Mexican restaurants are located in the area so you don't have to settle for this place. Secondly, I now know what the heck a chalupa is. Another Yeep mentioned that although their waitress was not, per se, unfriendly, she was unsmiling and cold. We must have had the same waitress. I certainly wasn't made to feel welcome. Upon entry, I was surprised at how suave the restaurant appeared, especially the sleek booth seats. But that was at first glance. On second glance, I realized Casa Durango actually looked like sh*t. All over the long bare wall next to me were random little pieces of scotch tape, some with a bit of violet crepe paper attached. Assorted thumbtacks completed the mosaic. I presume they had had a fiesta or something in there and when they took the decorations down, didn't give a rat's ass about cleaning up thoroughly. I asked for a cup of the tortilla soup as a starter and the #15 Chalupa and Enchilada lunch special ($7.95). Because my soup didn't come out right away I knew what was about to happen. Yep, the waitress brought out the soup and my entrée at the same time. I asked why she brought them both out together and she said she "tried" to tell the cook. Whatevs. The tortilla soup was absolutely clogged and overloaded with tortilla chips from top to bottom. On the other hand, it had plenty of tender chicken in nice little bits. The flavor profile (if that is a legitimate term) was interesting in that it seemed to have a harsh odd taste at first, but by the last few drops, seemed better with a vegetable soup flavor. My lunch special was served typically, i.e. with Mexican rice and refried beans topped with cheese. I picked ground beef as my meat. The flavors were okay. Today I had my first chalupa ever. Errantly, I had previously thought that a chalupa was sort of like an enchilada or relleño. I didn't realize that a chalupa is a huge (and I mean huge) tostada topped with meat, and here, in an American-y way, topped with shredded iceberg lettuce and tomato (which I just shoved to the side). I quickly realized you had to eat the thing with a knife and fork; it would be impossible to consume otherwise. I noticed that other diners were offered tortillas with their meal, but I was not. Huh? read more

I am leaning towards 3.5 stars here. Well, I really don't know what to say here. The food here is authentic enough but there are better places in the metro area for sure. I got a combination plate of a enchilada and a tostada. Either she misunderstood me or this what their enchiladas look like. A hard crisp shell, so hard you could pick it up and eat with your hand. This may be their unique brand of enchilada but most enchiladas have the texture of that of a tamale or in similar fashion. I also got the tostada with beef on it. It was decent. My experience here was by no means miserable but I have had better. The food, chips and salsa and such taste fairly fresh. It was a solid enough experience but at the same time not too terribly memorable either. read more

Ordered thru Uber Eats. Order arrived promptly. However they put all the wrong meat choices on our entrees. More time needs to be spent on quality control. Trying to support a small business in difficult times makes it hard when you can't get an order correct. read more

I was getting an oil change at the good year and asked where I should go for some good food while they serviced my car. The guy advised Casa Durango had THE best enchiladas and best refried beans. Wish I remembered his name to give him credit, but I am terrible at remembering names.. Haha so terrible don't recall which camarones dish I had BUT it was LIFE. I posted a picture of it. The waitress was stunning and sweet. I couldn't decide between 4 different camarones dishes and aksed for her advice. She advised one of dishes I was choosing was her favorite, I obviously went with that. It had tiger shrimp, mushrooms, refried beans, rice and flour tortillas. Which all combined to one amazing meal! I'll be cherishing this until the next time I can make it in! I don't even remember the last time I had enjoyed every bite of my meal, but I did this this time. So much so that I felt they deserve a Yelp review! I'm one of those people who read reviews but never write em.. hehee... Everything complimented each other, their refried beans were the best refried beans I've ever had! They make mango lemonade the right way. Sweet and sour, whenever I order mango lemonade at a comercial chain I'm always dissatisfied.. Those other places must use artificial mango flavoring.. The Salsa was SALSA, not chunky at all, full of flavor and sooo spicy. Amazing. The owner, at least I think he was the owner, maybe the chef? Checked in a few times and was very friendly. I always get mistaken for being Latina, but I'm Filipina. I told him I haven't been to a authentic Mexican restaurant since my bestie moved to California cause I always get confused for being Latina and people give me the stink eye when I don't speak Spanish! Haha he laughed and said I shouldn't let that stop me and I won't from now on! To sum everything up, one very long review later, I LOVE this place and really do look forward to my next meal here. Drooling and dreaming until then. read more

Casa Durango - Camarones - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

Love Casa Durango! We've been here a few times and we keep coming back for more! Definitely our go-to Mexican restaurant! I always get the chicken fajitas and it's just soooooo good -- even as takeout! My fiancé usually gets the burrito or carne asada! Also delicious! I'm craving it now as I'm writing this review... read more

I have been going here since it opened and both the food and the drinks here are really good. Casa Durango provides traditional Mexican west coast flavors at about the same cost as the mediocre fast food made by Riconsito down the street. They even have taco specials on Tuesday. I have tried just about every single thing on the menu and nothing dissapoints. This is a kid-friendly family run establishment and the owner takes great pride in everyone's satisfaction. He loves what he does and it shows both in the food he makes and the genuine smile on his face. read more

We ordered a combination for delivery and it was delicious! Everything was packed neatly. Delivery was fast. We will order more next time since this is our new favorite restaurant in Renton. read more

Yes, yah, I'm a fan. We've been coming here for years and the food and service are consistent. The inside sure could use a face lift now. There is a lot more competition now in the Highlands and the Landing when it comes to Mexican food. Love the place, but it's starting to look like a dive. read more

Went back on Saturday. Took my daughter. Slender waitress was still very sweet and friendly. Other waitress was a little surly, didnt seem very friendly. Food was still good. Salsa was still good and hot, but don't expect the chunky kind. It is soupy, but flavorful. Salsa bowls are tiny, so you'll probably have to ask for a refill. They didn't offer either time. Still worth a visit. read more

This is a cute little family owned restaurant. I have had the lengua, beef cheek and fish tacos from here. The beef tacos are very tasty and super tender. I think it's my favorite taco from here. The lengua was good too! The fish tacos were a little too bland for me, but that might be because I ate the cheek tacos before. Service was good too. read more

Great food. Good service. Exactly what I was craving. This place is a small place with a bar with karaoke in the next room. read more

Casa Durango - Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Just ordered take-out for the family to support one of our favorites during our "Stay Home" tenure. What a treat! Everything was delicious and fresh, and we stocked up on salsa. Thanks Antonio! read more

This is a hidden gem! My first time here and received excellent customer service. It was pretty empty but it is a Tuesday night. The waitress was a complete doll! My mom wanted a hot drink with alcohol but didn't want the Mexican coffee. The sweet waitress concocted some hot drink for my mom and was so patient with her. I would have and been irritated beyond belief. I ordered a shrimp quesadA steak and quesadilla and a CoronaRita. The quesadilla was good and they were huge. My CoronaRita was delicious and only $6.50!!!!!!! This was after happy hour, too. Cheap drinks and great service -- will be back!!!! read more

I ordered lunch from here yesterday, for Door Dash delivery. Unfortunately, my order was delivered to the wrong address. I called the restaurant and the manager immediately offered to make the order up again for free if we could come pick it up. Great customer service. read more

Awesome bar, Spanish language karaoke, and great nightly specials. Got three strong drinks, two rounds of tacos and nachos for under $30.

Tacos were good, but could use additional seasoning. They have good pricing and friendly fast service. It's dark in there and seems a little depressing . They offer happy hour and daily drink specials in the bar which is pretty cool. read more

Casa Durango - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

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This place as amazing Service. Great tequila selection and I'm not gonna tell you what I like on the menu because I don't want you to show up. Stay away from this place when I'm here. Lol!!! Just kidding, there's never a wait and the tacos are full! The salsa is super spicy which is amazing!! Dog friendly on the patio and don't be fooled by the neighborhood or surrounding businesses. This place is the bees knees!! Back again for taco Tuesday. Why isn't this place packed? The salsa is delicious, tacos are super good and just discovered their house made hot sauces. Love the green and the red. People need to come to this place, it's not busy at all but the quality is really good. Fun place to hang out with a huge tequila selection. I guess because it's tucked back in this parking lot people don't notice it but it's worth the visit. read more

Good food! Good friendly service. Great value. Can't go wrong here. I ordered the Durango Burrito. Very tasty.

This place is a hidden gem. Really good food. Good drinks that don't cost an arm and a leg. Just a good experience. The dining room is pretty bland - but the bar can be a heck of a lot of fun after about 730 at night. I really like their seafood tostada appetizers, and their Chicken Mole enchiladas are as good as any I've had in Mexico. A very nice variation on the standard enchilada's you might otherwise order. Their tacos are also pretty great. read more

Always enjoy the food I get here. They have options for vegetarians and vegans. Consistently good food. Attentive wait staff. Reasonably priced ! read more

3 1/2 stars here... good, but not enough for my mind to justify a 4 star rating. I wanted Mexican food -- and not the cheap, pseudo-mexican take-out that seems to be the main option out in the suburbs. I wanted to sit down, enjoy a drink, and have a real plate placed in front of me. A quick yelp search and this seemed to be the only options within walking distance, so Casa Durango it was. Doesn't look like much from the outside -- but inside I found it surprisingly well kept, the service friendly (and patient because I just ~couldn't~ decide). The Zombie something or other drink I got was strong and yummy, and the complimentary chips and salsa were fresh and spicy. No pansy salsa for the weak here - that made me happy. The food itself was pretty standard. Good," Americanized" Mexican grub with plenty of un-offensive but un-remarkable beans and rice. The prices here are really decent too. You get a lot for your $ - and most items were under $10 (unless you were going all out or felt like one of their super duper combo plates.) I left a bit tipsy and sated, and wouldn't oppose coming back if I happened to be in the neighborhood. read more

I come here for their taquitos. I admit it. It's been hard finding a place that has taquitos and not flautas. There's a difference? Whaaat? Oh yes, there is. Taquitos are made with corn tortillas while flautas are made with flour. Now ya know! They serve Pepsi products here -- huzzah! I am in love with their refried beans. I need to order a side of them whenever I go. Their complimentary chips and salsa is lovely and the salsa has some kick! They have a small offering of vegetarian items, but it's good enough for hubby to not get all cranky over it. Parking is a private lot that is shared with a chinese restaurant and a mini-mart. Can't wait to go back and try some other items. read more

Casa Durango and fish tacos. Casa Durango and Corazon Tequila. I decided to switch my regular driver license for a travel kind and what a pain it was to stand in line and wait,wait,wait for my ticket to be called. Waited for the first 20 min and realized that I was there for a long haul. Walked out and discovered Casa Durango.Fish tacos were almost the same as ones I had in Puerto Vallarta.Salsa had a strong bite,guacamole was freshly made with jalapeno,onions,parsley and lime juice. I had aTequila sampler delivered to me in small shot glasses. They had a Groupon deal going on and the service was a bit slower then I am used to.I thought it was a busy lunch spot for such a hidden little taqueria. read more

"are you hungry?" "yeah." "what do you want?" "umm let me think." *type type type yelp yelp yelp* ...15 minutes later the decision was made: casa durango. okay, maybe it wasn't that verbatim... now, let me start off saying that this was very good mexican food. it tasted as "homemade" as a half-chinese girl can think "homemade" mexican food should taste... i had pollo chipotle and a spiked horchata. the spice in the pollo was nice... hot but blended well with the other food and wasn't anywhere near overpowering. the horchata was a little strong with the vodka... but i am sensitive to the taste of alcohol. the adjacent bar was doing spanish karaoke and was entertaining to overhear. i even recieved a rose, purchased from the raspy-old-smokers-voice-lady who was walking around the strip mall selling them. (awwww.) HOWEVER... the reason that casa durango only got 3 stars was the most RIDICULOUS case of awkwardness i have ever encountered at a public establishment. seriously. we came through the door, and the waitress just kinda stopped where she was and stared. just hardcore stared at us. no smile, and there was actually a bit of fright on her face. after what seemed to be 10 minutes of a 3-way-look-back-and-forth-as-to-what-or-who-should-say-something i almost blurted out, "umm, can we eat??" i think at this point, we were saved by a gentleman who may have been the manager... or at least someone who knew how to handle strangers. i'd go back. hopefully when she's not working, though. read more

Just had dinner here, wow. Had the camarones rancheros and an ultimate margarita. An overall amazing meal. As for the margarita, it was strong! It was blended but not smooth and thick like I was used to, but rather just watery. Oddly good though. And the camarones rancheros were absolutely spectacular! Deliciously flavorful sauce and the best corn tortillas I've ever had. Surprisingly not homemade tortillas. Service is spotty (go there and you will see what I mean). Restaurant is in a strip mall, decor is blah and restroom a little on the dirty side so probably not a top contender for a first date dinner choice. But, the food is where this restaurant really shines! read more

Monika S summed it up pretty well already. Not sure if it is 5 star food, but close to it. Definitely authentic Mexican. This is a family run joint, and I believe they also own the Mexican food store and bakery that are next door within the strip center. We like the hand painted murals on the wall and the animals painted on the tables. Always futbol on tv, quick and friendly service, and big portions at great prices! If in the Highlands, a good place to get your south of the border fix! read more

I really like this restaurant. I come here often on my lunch break because the service is fast, the prices are inexpensive for the portions they give you, and the atmosphere is really chill, a little divey (which I like) and non-chaotic. It's not my favorite Mexican restaurant in the world but it's good, consistent and I will definitely continue to be a loyal customer. read more

We were in Renton. We were hungry. We had an Entertainment coupon for Casa Durango. We said why not? It's a bit unsettling to walk into a place at the height of dinner hour and find it completely empty. The two servers who were hanging at the cash register looked up at us like they weren't quite sure to do with this thing called customers about which they'd only previously heard told. They looked at one another, each daring the other with his eyes to leave the safety of the check out station and embark on this strange new adventure called "seating the customers." But, one did. We were seated in a comfy boot in the middle of the restaurant. March madness was in the air (well, at least on the tv). We were brought (very bland) chips and (reasonably decent) salsa. Only problem was the salsa was quite oniony so Mr H, the onion allergy boy, had to do without. (This is not Casa D's fault, we fully understand.) The server who did not seat us came and took our order. She was not unfriendly, per se, but nowhere near friendly, either. She never smiled nor offered a single pleasantry. She showed absolutely no emotion or personality. It was a bit odd. I had enchiladas mole that were, well, dull. The chicken itself was actually quite good, but the sauce and the rice were just tasteless. The accompanying (whole) beans had a bit of funk to them, so I did not eat too many. I was able to get a glass of quaffable red wine for only $3. This is a big plus for me. Mr H reports his food was just kinda there. Nothing terrible. But nothing at all special either. With our Entertainment coupon and their cheap wine and very reasonable food prices, we got out of there for $20, with tip. THAT does not happen too much these days. But, with so many Mexican places -- some much closer, many much better -- I see no reason why we'd return here. I teetered between giving this place two or three stars, and, since, two-and-a-half is not an option, wanted to round up. I thought this might even make our server smile. But, using the old figure-skating scoring technique, where scores are weighed in relation to each other, I realized I just could not justify a three without doing disservice to some other threes I've met along the way. And, so, Casa D, the verdict is dos. read more

Very friendly staff. The food was subpar Mexican food - very typical for the Greater Seattle area.

You don't eat the service, but the food could be much better than it is and I'd still be giving this place a 1 star because the service was so poor. We arrived to the restaurant at about 18:50 and they were about 30% full. After a few minutes, one of the servers came out of the back and seated us. We looked at the menus and decided what we wanted pretty quickly, but no one came to take our order until after 19:10. We waited. At about 19:25 they refilled our waters. At 19:53 we talked amongst ourselves about how long it was taking for the food to come out. A few minutes later, a server asked if we'd like more water (note, they did not have a pitcher for filling, they just asked). At roughly 20:00, our plates came out, but without the tortillas. A few minutes later, a different server filled our water and a few minutes after that (maybe 20:10) the tortillas were delivered. Once we finished eating, the check and payment processing was quick. The food was ok. None of it was particularly good, but none was terrible. If not for the slow and inattentive service, I'd be wavering between a 2 and 3. read more

My first visit here I figured it was average Mexican fare, but with an EXCELLENT guacamole - one of the best I have ever had!! Our second visit was mid-week, about an hour before closing time. We asked our server for a recommendation and he suggested the Carne Asade dinner (one of the more expensive items) so we both ordered it... and it was also excellent!! The server was very friendly and happy to answer our questions, and we can't wait for the next opportunity to go back! read more

Ambiance: Casual, colorful walls, with TVs to watch shows on. My party and I came to Casa Durango during a lull. Service: Our server was very welcoming. She was friendly and attentive. Though quiet, she made sure we were taken care of. We got our food promptly and were checked up on to make sure we had everything we needed. Food: The food was delicious. I ordered two tacos, two enchiladas with sides of sour cream and extra cheese to see what I would end up getting. I and my party enjoyed the heaping portions of salsa and other condiments. The tacos I had were flavorful, with fresh onions and cilantro. My enchiladas were just as tasty. read more

A dodgy strip mall is not where you would expect to find home made mole, and amazing carne asada, and if you chose not to park and come in you'd be missing a true gem. Antonia and his brother use recipes that they learned from their mother in Mexico and it is amazing. This isn't a chain like Azteca - while you can get a straight up taco or chimi here, but when you venture into the other specialties is where the drooling truly begins. The pricing is reasonable, and the lunch options are a value. I would here once a week or more. To go orders are served with their home made chips and excellent salsa. Careful, the plates are hot! read more

It doesn't look like much from the outside but after reading reviews, we decided to give it a try, and we're glad we did! The service was great and the food was even better. We both got the Durango Burrito (one chicken, one beef) and they were excellent. The house margarita I got wasn't anything special, however my girlfriend loved the raspberry blended one she ordered. The lunch prices are very low for the amount of food you get, and in fact we decided to only eat half and take the rest home for dinner. You can't beat that for $5.50 a plate. read more

Oh Antonio! What I Love about the Renton Highlands, is the great selection of small family owned restaurants we have to choose from. Casa Durango is an amazing experience. I highly recommend a regular Cadillac margarita and the enchiladas en crema. Authentic Mexican food is a weakness of mine, and the incredibly friendly service I have always gotten at Casa Durango will keep me coming back for more! TACO TUESDAY! For those who know, there is nothing else to say except 'Arrange for your ride home and have the motrin ready for the morning'! read more

The tortilla soup was almost as bland as hot water, and the steak street tacos were so salty I nearly choked, and were not in a crunchy shell. Lousy food. And to think, I coulda had a banquet frozen enchilada meal for a buck. Skip this. Your taste buds deserve better. read more