This place is hands down one of my go to's. The food always hits the spot. Good day or bad day, I can always count on a satisfying meal here with the added bonus of good service. The drinks are always tasty and made perfectly. Faves: birria tacos, queso fundido, chorizo tacos, barbacoa tacos, carnitas tacos, coconut margarita - yummmm One friend i introduced comes on her way from nc to ny (or back) Another friend comes 1.5 hours to meet me for dinner here I say that to say - totally worth the visit read more

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I had a great time ar Casa Oaxaca. The service was fast, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience was perfect for a lunch with colleagues[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but the food did not blow me away. I was sad because I had heard good things. They do have a lot of gluten free options however. read more

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We haven't come by as often as we did in the past, but we decided to get dinner on Friday night with the family. I always love the chips and salsa here. Keep in mind that the first is free, but you want to save your appetite for the food anyways. Hubs and I shared our typical spicy strawberry mango margarita, which is always so good. We also shared the molcajete which includes so much food. My daughter, of course got the birria, which she always enjoys. A lot of the servers we met here are no longer here, but Nelson is and he's always great! He is so efficient, super pleasant, and very personable. He definitely has no issue interacting with customers, which makes our experience always better. read more

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pretty good experience! paid street parking or nearby garages. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is pretty small, casual, and "no frills".[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]there is a small indoor dining room and uncovered outdoor area with tables and benches.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] service was a little slow (sunday night dinner) but nothing outrageous. delicious margaritas, tasty chips, and awesome fajitas!! fajitas enough for 2 meals. they gave free vanilla ice cream with sprinkles for birthday. read more

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Good solids Mexican food. Idk if it's authentic but it looked and tasted like it was. Ask for the habanero hot sauce. Tacos come with ample fillings, even the veggie ones. Food tastes fresh, tortillas feel and taste authentic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is a bit more casual which is awesome; it's not gringos which is a bit "fancier" but the food is as good if not better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Churros are definitely the way to end your meal here. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the food, service and the outdoor ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had the Oaxaca Old Fashioned and the Peach Margarita. Plus lotsa tacos: lengua (tongue), carne asada, cactus leaves and birria. We will come back for sure! read more

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At first glance, this place looks very unassuming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But they have the most adorable outdoor seating with cute colored lanterns and that was really nice! Especially with the weather![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But I'm glad we ended up going and could experience this good food! So yeah, the food was tasty. The only let down was the Mole enchiladas which were fine, but not great. Everything else though was delicious, especially the queso! That was stellar with the homemade corn tortillas!! Oh and the churros. I could have eaten the whole plate myself! The service was good until the end of the evening and we waited a solid twenty minutes to get our check and we were getting a little antsy! It was near the end of the night and they were closing up so I understand that, but otherwise service was good and she gave us recommendations that were wonderful! Overall, it was a really nice dinner and a good price. read more

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My Valentine's Day tacos were amazing. I just love the food here! Can't go wrong with anything you try. read more

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Casa Oaxaca is located in Bethesda - metered parking as well as garage parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a nice tented party room with heating lamps and fire pit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff were attentive during the event. Food was good and the margarita was pretty good. I had a great time. read more

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I came for happy hour (only offered at the bar) and we got a few drinks and carnitas tacos. Tacos were $3 each and they were decent. Drinks were good and cheap. They give free chips and salsa. I would come back again for happy hour, if I'm in the area. Service was good and attentive. read more

Casa Oaxaca - Carnitas taco (happy hour) - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Came on a beautiful Fr night and service took a long time...had to ask someone to get our server and then still wait. Then it was fine... Shrimp tacos were pretty good but a bit cold. Husband had mushroom tacos and said they were ok. It's a fun outdoor spot on a nice day. Margarita tasted weird...strange for a Mexican restaurant. Was very disappointed about that! Atmosphere is nice with a cute outdoor patio but food and drink were not great. read more

Casa Oaxaca - Mushroom tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Met a friend here for lunch and it was very good. I had the Oaxaca salad with grilled chicken. The food arrived promptly and there was a TON of chicken on the salad. The veggies were crispy and came with a lime/cilantro dressing that was tangy and tart. The service was super-friendly. Our server answered all my questions with grace and understanding. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor had that baja california fish taco kind of vibe. Really laid back without being boring[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Looking forward to trying their happy hour! read more

The birra tacos were good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small, but had a fun, festive atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came here for lunch on Monday and was able to get a table easily. They have more adventurous tacos such as grasshoppers and cactus. Would come back and recommend to others! read more

Casa Oaxaca - Birra Birria Tacos with Consomme - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Decent modern Mexican joint. They have really nice outdoor dining area for the warmer weather. Came here for lunch and tried the Chicken Mole Tamale and Fish Taco. They start you off with chips and salsa and I couldn't get enough of the chips. I'm a huge fan of mole and tamale and was excited to try this but ended up being VERY disappointed by their Chicken Mole Tamale. As for the Fish Taco, it was delicious and ended up ordering second round. Their tacos seem to be their specialty. I would be back to try mother food and drink items. They have a nice menu items for traditional Mexican non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. I went for a late lunch and it seemed to be after the lunch rush. Both my server and the hostess were attentive and super helpful during my visit. read more

Casa Oaxaca - Dinner Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Best authentic Mexican around. Try a bowl of posole to start. Warms the soul. Everything is good. Tamales are delicious. Oaxacan salad with steak is my go to. Biriya tacos are a thing of dreams read more

Service was quick and prompt, drinks were strong and good, [[HIGHLIGHT]]outside patio was nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the octopus tacos were generous with the octopus and filled with flavor! Will definitely be back to try other stuff on the menu read more

Casa Oaxaca - Spicy margarita and guava margarita - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Good food and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a parents night out and it was very good ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wish I could stay longer!

Really enjoyed Casa Oaxaca! We made a reservation for during Bethesda's Friday night concert series. Small inside, larger outdoor patio. Music playing the whole time! It started to drizzle halfway through dinner but they have an awning that stretches across the full patio and they set it up as soon as the rain started. The complimentary chips and salsa was GREAT. The chips are thin and salty, my personal favorite. We shared the mixed ceviche - delicious! I ordered the al pastor and the pulpo taco to myself. I wish I had gotten another pulpo taco, the meat was so flavorful and tender!!! I LOVED IT and I never see octopus tacos so it was just an exciting and delicious taco altogether. Would definitely go back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A good, smallish Mexican restaurant in Bethesda.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's easy to miss, but worth looking for and visiting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A buddy was visiting and wanted to have a happy hour with a few folks. I asked a few folks and they recommended Casa Oaxaca - a great choose. Great cold (Mexican) beers (Laguanita IPA and Pacifica on tap), an extensive selection of tequila, and great mix of cocktails. The chips and salsa served when you first sit ate a great start. Our group had cocktails and appetizers - tasty and quickly brought out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is outdoor seating, but we chose to stay inside due to the heat & humidity.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A great place for a quick and tasty happy hour in Bethesda, worth checking out. read more

This is a great Mexican restaurant. I really liked the birria tacos. They were meaty and savory and went well with the consomme. The esquites here were good too and the margaritas were made well. They have limited indoor seating and a lot of outside seating. The service was great and I would definitely come back. read more

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Really great restaurant with tasty Mexican food. We got the carne asada tacos, guac and chips and tamale. I didn't care for the tamale as it didn't have a lot of pork and the corn was too smooth, but I recommend the tacos. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's an outside area and inside area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Margaritas are fabulous. read more

Casa Oaxaca - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Stopped by for some lunch, if a Mexican place doesn't have complimentary chips and salsa, I don't want it, but luckily Casa Oaxaca came out with our complimentary chips and salsa immediately! Music to my ears!!! The chips were thin and crispy so they don't fill you up to much pre meal, the guac was fresh and yummy and I got the chicken fajitas, nothing special but a good staple! read more

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Visited this spot on Cinco de Mayo. Pretty typical Mexican food, which is more than fine with me. I got steak quesadillas and my friend got their birria tacos. I got a hibiscus margarita and my friend got a strawberry margarita. Wasn't the biggest fan of the margaritas. Not sure what type of tequila they used but it had an interesting taste. The tres leches cake was my favorite. It was perfect. Service was good and efficient and atmosphere is chill. They have an outdoor covered patio which is nice too. read more

Casa Oaxaca - Tres Leches - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Great portions. I really appreciated that the rice and beans were served in small ramekins rather than pouring over the side and taking over the plate like we see in the Midwest. Plenty of options for tacos, even if you're vegetarian. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Terrific tacos and margaritas can be enjoyed on the patio or at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The al pastor are my favorite but if you're brave, chomp into the grasshopper tacos (I'm not brave) read more

Casa Oaxaca is one of my Bethesda favorites--especially for a work happy hour (only served at the bar and their bar is very small). The drinks here are FRESH. Fresh as in, just squeezed and made to order right in front of you. The Frida margarita is SO D*** GOOD. If they weren't so expensive, I'd order more than just the one. The added hibiscus flower is the perfect touch. They also were my go-to spot for chapulines tacos, AKA fried grasshoppers. The tacos were tangy and crispy and packed with protein. Whenever I see insects on the menu, it's a must. These were the perfect find and I would bring everyone who visited me to this restaurant to try them out. Unfortunately, I did not see them on the menu this past weekend which made me really sad... The octopus dishes here are spot-on. Always fresh and cooked/grilled to perfection. read more

Casa Oaxaca - Frida Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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I adore this well run little restaurant. Great food , hands on owners, just a comfortable evening every time. Not a fake Guappo menu, very true to life. read more

A late review but essential nonetheless! I enjoyed Casa Oaxaca :) came on a beautiful, warm early evening, and the place was lively. Music was playing, tables full of chatter, and service was friendly and prompt. Outdoor seating is fantastic during the summer months. My usual fave birria was so delicious! Crisp shell, tender beef seasoned to perfection, and consomme was delightful. Oh, and the beer... was cold!!! I forgot to capture, but my guest enjoyed their asada... also tender and seasoned to perfection. Housemade chips and salsa while you wait for the win! read more

Casa Oaxaca - birria here isn't too shabby #yummmz - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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I came here right after I checked into my hotel. I was greeted with a smile as I went towards the bar for seating. The bartender was very friendly and immediately gave me water and menus. There were games on the televisions and music playing. Since it was St. Patrick's Day, I ordered a plain Margarita because it deemed fit. It tasted good and I could taste the tequila, but it wasn't strong. I had a shrimp quesadilla. It came out pretty fast, but the flavors didn't jump out for me, it was also pretty small. I ordered some yellow rice as well. The rice was great, but it was just a small portion as well. In all, the service is great and the restaurant was clean. Although my quesadilla wasn't a favorite, I would come back to try to steak fajita. I'm celebrating Lent and I went on a Friday, so I couldn't indulge. It smelled amazing, however. read more

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We were a large group, our server was excellent. Attentive, helpful and friendly. The food was just ok, nothing remotely outstanding. Quick bar service with moderate pricing on drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Large outdoor area that's pet friendly, yah![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had the tacos and they were delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great place to hang after a long trip[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the servers were extremely nice and friendly. read more

On one of my many journeys into the DMV area stopped upon this gem. The outdoor seating and bar is what caught my eye, our server was very up beat and knowledgeable always great when your server suggests menu items. I had the Birria tacos and guacamole with crickets, yes crickets that is an option. The tacos were amazing, the Birria meat was well seasoned and succulent the consume alone was packed full of flavor. Guacamole not pictured was also amazing. Very nice setting and a great spot to relax and a great meal. read more

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I came here with a friend on a weekday night and everything was so very average. I got the chicken quesadilla and my friend got the shrimp tacos. The chicken quesadilla tasted dry and flavorless and tasted worse than that of chipotle. The service was inattentive and the food average so I would probably not come back or recommend. read more

Food and drinks were amazing! Waiter was attentive and kind and [[HIGHLIGHT]]we loved the outdoor seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No complaints! read more

Loved this spot so much, came here twice lol. The service and food is A1. The vibe outdoors is so cute, first time I dined in, second time outside. The drinks, omg, amazing. Margs are bomb! The birria tacos 10/10, corn, chips, churros, all amazing. If in the area, definitely check out this spot, you won't be disappointed. read more

Was intrigued by Casa Oaxaca. Is it really good, authentic Mexican? Let's give it a go and see where we end up. So for lunch for 2 (we were hungry), we got: Chips & Guac - guac was tasty but missing that extra "umph." Chips weren't oily (thank goodness), but weren't fresh and hot, and a tad on the thin, easily breakable side. Chips & Salsa - Decent salsa...see chip comment above Ceviche - mahi mahi with red onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and avocado. It was interesting with the avocado thrown in. Rice - Tasty Beans - sprinkled with queso but a tad on the undercooked side (too much of a bite to them) Nopales Taco - while I Love nopales, this one was too salty and I was just not a fan. Lengua Taco - Hubs is a big "if you're al pastor tacos are good, then you are a solid place," but I'm more of the "if you can make lengua tacos right, then you're alright." Some parts of the lengua were crispy and other parts were over-done. Overall it was a decent taco. Mushroom Taco - tasty, a tad on the salty side The salsas that accompanied the tacos were lackluster for me- over blended and under-seasoned. One of our servers was super friendly and delightful and the other was meh. This place was a solid 3.5 Stars, but stellar authentic Mexican? I'm not quite sure I would say that. The place is small and seats about 20 people total. I might give this place a go if I'm craving Mexican and I'm in the area, but not worth traveling to, sorry! read more

Casa Oaxaca - Lunch Menu - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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The food was good, but I was a bit underwhelmed by Casa Oaxaca. Would be a good spot for drinks and appys though! Vibe: 8/10 Service: 7/10 Birria tacos: 7/10 Tamales: 6/10 (I think I just don't love tamales. My favorite of the 3 was the mole!) Queso fundido: 7/10 (not as flavorful as others I've had) The free chips are wonderful! Overall: 7/10 (3.5/5) read more

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Love the ambiance and the food didn't feel heavy but it also lacked seasoning. We tried three tacos, the chicken Roja tamale, and enchiladas with chicken and both red and green sauce, with rice and beans. Plus, the complimentary chips and salsa. I loved the pulpo/octopus taco which was super tender and delicious, the chicken Roja tamal which was pretty good, and the chips and salsa which included some blistered tomatoes. The grasshopper tacos were a tad too salty and sour though I enjoyed the bugs themselves. The lengua taco was not that good. It lacked seasoning. I enjoyed the tortilla but it needed more acid and onion and cilantro. The enchiladas weren't cooked with the salsas. The chicken was a tad tasty and the sauces while good would have been better if integrated in the enchiladas. The black beans and rice lacked flavor. With just a few tweaks this place could be amazing. Not quite there yet. read more

We came here on a Saturday night as a large party of 7 people, and we were able to get seated in less than 20 minutes after putting our name down! I was immediately blown away by how beautiful everything was, as we sat outside in their patio space that was decorated with lights and papel picado. Definitely the perfect place for hangouts! I ordered a strawberry margarita and tostada de ceviche. Both were pretty solid, although I was surprised by how my tostada de ceviche looked more like chicken than fish. I thought the fish would taste fresher and that there would be more toppings, but it did the trick for $8. Everyone else around me loved their food, with strong recommendations for the burria tacos. read more

Casa Oaxaca - Strawberry margarita and Tostada de Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This place is smaller than I expected inside but it also has a lot of character. Their tequila and mezcal collection is extensive however I didn't see Termana (one of my favs). I got 3 mix and match tacos with black beans and rice for about $12 and some change. I was expecting more from the barbacoa taco, it could have been seasoned a little more and it was kind of on the dryer side. The shrimp taco was really good, love the slaw that was on top and the shrimp were well seasoned. The chorizo taco was my favorite, super flavorful, a good fat to protein ratio. The tortillas weren't soggy which is a plus. The black beans were good, had a lot of flavor. I have had some pretty bland ones but these were far from it. There was nothing super special about the food but I didn't walk away feeling disappointed. Customer service was good, didn't have to wait long for my food, and it was nice and hot when it came out. read more

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