Words that come to mind: authentic, delicious, creative.
Authentic: The food lists Mexican items that are well prepared and flavorful, while paying homage to traditional Mexican cuisine. There were a variety of choices, including vegetarian options. I also appreciated how they organized their menu; it was easy to navigate and not overly complicated like some Mexican restaurant menus can get.
Delicious: I didn't regret a single bite. My wet burrito was a medley of traditional Mexican flavors served with a side of perfectly-cooked Mexican rice. I asked to sub fajita veggies for meat and they accommodated with no problem. While most people go crazy for cheese, I gotta admit the red sauce on the burrito was the star in my opinion. My husband got the molcajete and it was bubbling hot with cuts of steak, chicken, and shrimp cooked alongside onions and peppers topped with a mound of cheese. It could easily feed 2 people!
Creative: Like any Mexican restaurant, they find creative ways to appeal to gringos. In this case, it's through their drink menu. We had a Black Magic Margarita served with a slice of lime floating atop a scoop of ice, topped with a gummy frog so it looks like a frog on a lily pad. There are some other nods to creativity on their menu like the wet burrito, but they aren't going to sacrifice their authenticity for the masses, which I appreciate.
Bottom line: This is great Mexican food that is authentically cooked with a few twists to appeal to American taste buds.
My only qualm is the chips aren't homemade, but hey, they're free and that wasn't why I came in the first place.
We stopped off on a Sunday afternoon and by 4pm the place was packed, so the secret is out that Casa Express is awesome! read more