Fish tacos & Brisket tacos were very delicious. Guacamole was homemade and fresh. Great selection of drinks. Paloma is my personal fave. A great place if you're craving Mexican cuisine. Staff very friendly. Ambiance is very chill/relaxed. read more

Great food and vibes! Excellent for large groups too. The drinks were really good and their brunch menu is delicious. read more

Been here twice in the last week -- such a great spot. The margs are small but STRONG and the flavors are really interesting combinations. I had the pineapple-chipotle frozen and loved it! The staff is really friendly and careful about COVID. Now for the food: MUST TRY: Equites: incredible! And rather large -- amazing flavor GUAC: the guac is always fresh and tasty, but the chips are really the all-star here Al pastor: simple, but delicious GOOD: Mushroom tacos: a very interesting flavor profile of sweet and savory, but there was something missing -- maybe a crunch or a spice Enchiladas: another good veggie option, but also could have had a little more flavor The ambiance is great, too! I will be back read more

Casa Publica - 2 Taco al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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If you like spicy food and strong cocktails then Casa Publica is definitely the place for you!-lol. But I am getting ahead of myself...Let me start from the beginning: The other night after leaving my job, I was on a quest....more like a mission to locate some great Mexican Food. The Commodore had no Mexican Chicken Soup (What??!!) so I went to La Superior. La Superior had a 30 minute wait (but from the looks of all the people still waiting to be seated, it was probably more like an hour wait-lol). Finally, I used Yelp and came upon Casa Publica. Once I arrived there, it felt so nice to be greeted by the lovely hostess who to my surprise provided me with immediate seating by the bar! Boy was I grateful and eager to eat!-lol. Casa Publica is a simple, yet elegant establishment that has beautifully lit table settings etc. which helped create such a comfortable and gorgeous ambiance. The bartender answered all of my questions around ingredients within specific dishes. The food menu consisted of various items including tacos, soups, salads etc. The beverage menu had a selection of alcoholic and non-alcolohic beverages. Making the decision to eat light was a deliberate one so I ordered the Sopa De Gia and Guacamole w/ Chips. Although the food was light, I will reiiterate that Casa Publica is the right place for you if you like spicy food and strong cocktails!-lol. The Sopa De Gia consisted of dumplings, chicken and vegetables all within a zesty broth. It was fantastic! Such flavorful Guacamole with Chips! Words cannot describe my Margarita w/ Passion Fruit Float!... Let's just say that I complimented the bartender on creating such a deliciously strong cocktail!-lol. They also give you a lollipop with your bill... All in all, I had a great dining experience at Casa Publica! read more

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Casa Publica -Brooklyn, NY Mgr Jorge Server Ricardo AMBIANCE ~ Beautifully decorated. Light and attention to detail is wonderful. I loved the ambience and the touches from the hanging lamps to the newspapers from around the world that decorated the air ductd. SERVICE Shout out for wonderful service! Ricardo was helpful, knowledgeable about the menu and gave us great suggestions. He was mindful of our conversations when care of us without being overbearing. The food runners were also prompt and courteous and I appreciated the positive vibe of everyone because it was a really busy Saturday night. FOOD/DRINKS Hibiscus Salt Margarita Prickly pear Margarita Start w fresh tortilla chips & homemade guac! Hongos (mushroom racos) Carnitas Tacos RESTROOMS Clean, nice decor. OVERALL We had a great meal and great service. The restaurant was beautiful, and even though it was a busy Saturday night We felt taken care of and appreciated. The staff was wonderful, they all worked together and had an incredible vibe that created a great experience. We will def be back and bring friends! If you want a nice Dinner with friends or date night, or you have friends in town or you're celebrating something special, definitely bring them here! Tell them Peggy and Diana sent you for extra love! read more

Well there is absolutely nothing that stood out about this place that will get me back for more. For starters you don't keep a restaurant running on one of the hottest days of the year (110 F degrees) when your air condition isn't working. That's torturing others honestly. Since we had already walked in the sweltering heat for 10 mins, we had no energy to look for another place. Ok so our server was very warm and attentive. No complains there. We ordered standard guac n chips, it was good and as expected. Our ceviche tasted spoilt, it left a pungent after taste so we sent it back ( I will blame the hot weather and lack of cooling in the restaurant for the) Hongos mushroom tacos was the best thing we tried there. Crispy, fresh and delicious. They were generous to take off spoilt ceviche off our bill but in all honesty my experience was just about average read more

Perfect for a lazy Friday afternoon ( or Thursday after a long day of work which is when I went ) nestled in Williamsburg it's structure sits above the street with amazing stucco walls and an open concept with these beautiful French doors as the entrance . The actual space inside is spacious and beautiful decorated with a relaxing ambience. But anyway enough about the construction and decor. Let's talk about the food. Explosive flavors from their drinks and food. I had the jalapeño margarita it was spicy and super refreshing. The esquite is so delicious like I wish it came in a bigger bowl- the crema with the cotija and Chiles will have you coming back for more. The cochinita was also just as amazing the pork cheeks were so delicious and juicy. Casa Publica is a must visit if you are in Williamsburg and in need of some delicious Mexican flavors. read more

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I came here for the chilaquiles and was not disappointed! These were perfectly cooked--not too crispy, not too soggy with eggs on top. The service was attentive as well. read more

Casa Publica - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Casa pública sits in a prime spot and boasts an authentic feel. I enjoy every time I come here. The margaritas are delicious (especially the cucumber jalapeño) and it has tasty apps including the acclaimed queso fundido. On my last visit here, I ordered the special, which was a duck breast covered in a red mole sauce. It was deliciously tender and covered in a tasty mole sauce, cooked to perfection. The main issue is that most of the menu comprises of tacos, and most of them are not super memorable. They are tasty for sure, but the menu really needs some more entreés (platos fuertes), such as the special I tried. Not surprisingly, it is not inexpensive given its prime Williamsburg location (two tacos ~$12); however, the service is friendly and attentive . I'd definitely come back for margaritas and small plates, but wish the menu was a little more robust. Overall 3.5 stars. read more

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This was awesome. We got the guac, campechana ceviche (with shrimp octopus, avocado, and tomatoes), and three sets of tacos (two in each order): carnitas, pescado, and flor de calabaza (stuffed squash blossoms). The guac, ceviche, and fish tacos were incredible. The guac was super limey, which I've seen other people complain about, but I absolutely loved it. Plus, the chips were thick, robust, and amazing. (I tend to be a snob about this, as most Mexican places have chips that taste like they were out of a Tostitos bag.) Meanwhile, the ceviche was just kind of perfect -- my only regret is that we didn't get to try the other ones. (That's a definite for next time.) On the tacos -- I loved the pescado, really liked the carnitas, and wasn't crazy about the squash blossoms (largely because they were stuffed with ricotta). Overall, great first visit, and can't wait to try more. read more

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Great little spot in bklyn. Good vibes and service. I definitely recommend. I will be back. read more

Casa Publica - Guacamole and chips | Salsas Con Topopos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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First time here was a great treat. Lovely ambiance and great lighting . Staff was professional and friendly. Love the vibe and cozy decor . Food was yummy and interesting will definitely come back ! A+++++ read more

Great food and menu great service too and a great happy hour great bar great happy hour too and drink specials ...

Atmosphere was very nice for a brunch, lots of light and fresh air. Service was very good as well, very helpful and accommodating. I was there with 4 friends and we had to make a reservation. Place was not packed but was pretty busy. We had chia pudding and fish tacos. We replaced fried for grilled fish and it was delicious. Pudding was very good as well. The only issue with a place is extremely small healthy options. There are no vegan or vegetarian options, no gluten free options, and almost everything has pork. Come on, it is Brooklyn, there should be more chicken and fish options. Food was tasty but if you have some food restrictions, it could be tough to choose a right dish. read more

Casa Publica - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Made my Sunday. Stopped by here after a walk with my dog. They had a brunch menu and I sat outside. Brought a bowl for my pup with was thoughtful. I ordered a frozen margarita which was delicious and their brisket tacos which I was incredibly pleasantly surprised by how fantastic they were! Highly recommend. read more

Casa Publica - Short rib tacos! Very good! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was so lame. Skirt steak was raw and fatty, chips were stale, Coke was flat. No spice or flavor in any of it. Sorry but it was disappointing read more

Casa Publica - Skirt steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great spot for brunch or dinner! Always fun to pop in for a quality marg or solid tacos. The brisket and carne asada tacos are standout but the others are more average. The pancakes are some of the best I've ever had in my life and the tuna tartare is also really good! read more

Casa Publica - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I really liked Over the 8, the divey bar that used to be in this location with the little window in the back to order Venezuelan snacks. It's since become a much more slickly decorated sit-down Mexican spot, and though it's not the best Mexican food I've ever had in my life, I like that it's here as an option. First of all, they've made the space so much lighter, prettier, and brighter. Though there was a huge screen playing the World Cup, it still felt like a much classier place than its former inhabitant. As for the food, I went with the fish tacos which I think were $14. The fish tasted freshly cooked, but I didn't love the sauce, which was basically a tartar sauce and a little weird on a taco. And I know it's not common in NYC to offer free chips at Mexican places, but for $14, I thought the two tacos should have come with a small serving of chips, or rice and beans or something. Just felt it was a tad overpriced for what I got. The server was cool with us taking our time, and it was a relaxing, non-sceney place to relax on a weekend as we waiting for our dog to finish at the groomer down the street! read more

Casa Publica - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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After a slight snafu with our reservation, the staff was apologetic and generous and provided our group of 9 with a wonderful dinner for my sister's bachelorette. The food was delicious, the drinks were flowing, and the restaurant was the perfect place for a celebration. Would definitely recommend. Thank you, Casa Publica! read more

Casa Publica - Awesome bachelorette dinner at Casa Publica! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Avoid this place. Did not like the food at all (enchiladas). Seemed barely worthy of a fast food place. They added a 3% credit card processing fee even before we had said anything about paying with credit card, nicely hidden on the bill (I noticed another recent review saying they couldn't even avoid the credit card fee when paying with a debit card!). Suggested tip in the range from 22-28%, really?! Service was ok, but first 3% payment fee, and then they still think about additionally 28% tip? On top of that, they couldn't process my credit card due to "old equipment"; well maybe they should use some of the 3% credit card fee to buy modern equipment. read more

I mean... this was an awesome surprise. I saw them selling pitchers so a brunch vibe would be fantastic but I rolled in at 3 PM on a Saturday and ordered their huevos rancheros. OmG--they were so damn delicious! I wa everyone satisfied. Well balanced. Flavor packed. Overall awesome plate. I would order again and am trouble knowing it's right in my neighborhood. read more

Came here for brunch and they had the perfect chilaquiles! Perfect mix of saucy, crunchy and spicy. I also had a michelada and it was so good. Background music choice was superb. read more

So so so good!! The freshest guacamole ever, and their eggs Benedict in the brunch menu is addicting. read more

I nearly gave this place five stars; a flow-on effect from the colorful array of incredible cocktails Casa Publica has on their Happy Hour menu (I can't resist a fruity alcoholic beverage!), but sense and sobriety both have leveled the score some. This place is a little on the pricy side if you're not ordering off the HH menu, and, even then, their serving sizes are TINY. Bar stuff slightly surly, too. Despite this, the food is phenomenal. I'm not usually one to shovel giant spoonfuls of cheesy corn into my mouth, but HOLY MOTHERFORKING SHIRTBALLS, their esquites (sauteed corn, crema, cotija, chile piquin) is out of this world. 10/10 could live on a diet solely of this stuff. (Who needs protein??? Corn's a vegetable.) Plenty of space on a Saturday at peak brunch-hour, (our table easily fit a baby stroller, and they offer highchairs), it's a great spot for summer lunchin', especially with McCarren Park in walking distance. Plus there's a Citibike station nearby, if you're so inclined to get active following your meal. I wasn't, being incandescently overloaded on chips, guac (amazing!), and aforementioned esquites, but you do you. read more

Casa Publica - Get in my belly. (And please god, STAY THERE.) - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here recently with my blind and deaf mother for some good mexican food, but recently the staff has gotten worse. Our waiter spilled a bunch of Pico de gallo onto my mothers lap. He refused to apologize for it too. Well, as we were cleaning up the salsa, i overheard that same waiter TALKING ABOUT US BEHIND OUR BACKS. The other server he was talking too seemed uncomfortable, i dont blame them. But our server was horrible! I think his name was Isaiah? Regardless, this man should be fired. 1/5, he ruined my experience and i WILL NOT be coming back here. read more

Would give 5 stars because the food and drinks were amazing + the bar team was so helpful and kind. Getting the rating we gave them because the host was an absolute patronizing asshole. After asking for a table when we were on their waitlist for 20 minutes the host said by coming in at 7 on a saturday we were out of luck and made us feel dumb for even asking. He only offered us 3 bar seats when he had 4 open tables for us to sit at. He talked to me as if I don't know how restaurants on weekends work when I work in hospitality myself. That bearded host should be fired or demoted. He was so rude and put a bad taste in our mouths all night long. read more

I went there for brunch on a Saturday. The guy who was mainly our waiter was friendly enough and we waited kind of a long time to order but nothing crazy. The food was fine. The reason for the low rating is the woman working was so unnecessarily rude to us when we asked her a basic question. She really ruined the entire experience for us. There was really no need for her to be so hostile and nasty. read more

I arrived on time to meet my always-late friend for an early dinner. I knew she'd be late, because she's literally always late. She doesn't even pull the "in Uber but traffic is bad" thing anymore because we all know she hasn't even put a shirt on yet. It gets frustrating and sometimes I show up late too, because I'll still beat her. So anyway, I showed up on time knowing full well she'd not be there for awhile and used this time to enjoy the neutral tones, open windows, and a frozen marg with an optional $5 mezcal float while texting "where u" repeatedly. She got there about halfway through my margarita and I was in great spirits because that marg was STRONG. I can take down a bottle of wine like it's juice so I wasn't expecting half a margarita to do me in. Maybe I shouldn't have gone with the float but mind your own damn business! Drunkenly, we ordered: Guac: So perfect, but would be better a little spicy. They don't cheat and it fill it with cheap tomatoes while charging a premium so bonus points on that front. Queso fundido with mushrooms: putting the fun in FUNdido! It was good but eat it quick because it will congeal into an unappetizing dairy rock. I really wanted the chorizo option so maybe next time. Al pastor tacos: I usually don't al pastor because of the pineapple but this was subtle and the meat was super tasty. I wish the tacos were double wrapped, but I guess Casa Publica is watching out for my carb intake so thanks guys! Steak tacos: Juicy meat, great flavors, and with only one tortilla, it's basically diet food. All in all, it was a great pre-Thrones meal (which we are also late for so sending my gratitude to whoever invented DVR). read more

Casa Publica - Frozen margarita with optional mezcal float - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came with a group of three for Sunday dinner. We were seared outside. There was a strange sewer smell that randomly would swift through while enjoying the frozen margaritas. Lets start with the margaritas, the mango margarita and the prickly pear margarita were great. It is to be noted the frozen peach rose listed on menu was told to us to no longer be offered. We ordered guacamole and tortilla chips for the table. It was served pretty quick but the chips were over salty. When ready to order our entrees, two of the people from the party ordered a shrimp ceviche and the waiter then quickly told them that dish was no longer available, while the dish was listed on the menu. So proceed with caution because your selected dish or drink of choice may not even be available even if written on the menu. The food was ok, the alternative was fish tacos and an order of the entree cochinita. The food was fresh and the presentation was nice but it wasn't anything that I will crave at a later time. read more

My friend and I had drinks and dinner here on a weeknight. They had a nice patio for outdoor dining. Unfortunately, the food looked better than it tasted. The tacos were overpriced and not very good tacos. I had the al pastor and barbacoa tacos - the barbacoa was slightly better but I wouldn't order either of them again. The esquites were decent. Their margaritas had interesting flavors but for my first visit I tried the classic. Since the restaurant has plenty of outdoor seating on a quiet street, it's worth coming by after work! Next time I'll probably come here just for margaritas and esquites. read more

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Great place for dinner with wonderful ambience. We walked in with an OpenTable reservation and were seated right away. Though I'm not sure if you really need a reservation on a Sunday night since there were many open tables - they knew exactly who we were when we walked in! We started off with guac and chips - nothing too special, can't really go wrong with guac and chips, but we got a second bowl of chips when they saw we had leftover guac! That was really nice! We had flank steak tacos which were really good, I liked that over the chipotle chicken tacos probably because the flank steak was juicier and more flavorful. We also had the skirt steak bedded with black beans, potatoes and peppers. We asked for medium rare and we got medium rare. It was cooked to perfection and really delicious. Juicy and tender. I was pretty surprised because I wasn't expecting it to be as yum as it was. For cocktail, I had From Mexico With Love. I must admit, it's a lot smaller than I imagined for $13. Probably a teacup size. BUT it was really good. Citrus and pretty strong. Overall, I would come back and bring more friends too! Their service is great, the bathrooms are clean, the menu has enough to please everyone and the cocktails are interesting. read more

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We came here for a lovely 2 year anniversary dinner. We had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday and then ~long story~ we weren't able to get there until about 9:30. We called ahead and they were very accommodating. I got a margarita de la casa which was very good. We started with the mushroom queso which was very delicious. I then got an order of 2 mushroom tacos and esquite. I wasn't sure if it would be enough food but i was so full and it was all so delicious. Great date. Great food. Great drink. read more

Our experience went from being really good to ending up on a sour note. The ambience was nice (be it quiet, it was a Sunday night though to be fair.) The service was good and friendly, and the food was really delicious. However, on receiving the check, i noticed a charge i haven't seen before. It was called a "CC charge" on one print out and a "service charge" on the other. I questioned it before adding a tip. I was told this was the cost due to using a card (baring in mind my card was not a credit card, it was a Chase debit) and that was the fee we had to incur. I said i'd never had this before and it was unusual to put this back onto the customer, especially without warning. I was told "everywhere does it, it's just we are transparent about it rather than hiding the fees" - again this didn't make any sense to me. I asked to change to paying cash to avoid this fee but was told it was too late and only a manager could change this. I asked to speak to the manager and surprise, there wasn't one in tonight (again this isn't the norm in a restaurant). So we were left with no choice than paying this fee. In turn I took it off the tip really out of principal, which i feel badly for as it's not the staff's fault, however if they had made this fee clear from the outset I wouldn't have felt so blindsided. Again I have to say up to then everything had been good - but this really just ended the night on a bit of a bad note. read more

Always nice to see cute new spots open in Willyb! With spanish-inspired interior, round arches and large windows, the restaurant is perfect for summer. The spot has a full bar, with a large communal table and smaller seats. Great spot for date night or lunch with friends. The restaurant had a selection of cocktails - a lot of spicy ones if you're into that. I ordered FROM MEXICO WITH LIGHT - fantastic if you're looking for a lighter, fresher, summery drink. As for food, ordered: + GUACOMOLE was tasty with a kick, + CAMPECHANA CEVICHE (shrimp, octopus, avo, tomatoes): the best thing I had that evening with super buttery octopus *highly recommend* + CARNITAS tacos had many different textures, but didn't impress me + POLLO ADOBADA (half-roasted adobo chicken, crispy potatoes, nopales pico de gallo). Tasty, but could've been better if the crispy potatoes weren't too salty Solid new spot in the area, but the menu is a little pricey for the quality and the taste. Would give them a 3.5/5 if I could. However, still recommend trying because of the amazing service and ambiance. read more

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I just got home from having dinner here. Everything was DELICIOUS! The guac was amazing! I had the tacos de pollo al pastor...EXCELLENT! The Tostada de Atún...INCREDIBLE. If you've been to Mexico City, you know that tostadas de atún are a local favorite. This reminded me of my trip to Mexico. The drinks were strong and delicious. I came on here not only to rave about the food but to compliment the staff. The service is probably top 10-; of best that I've ever had. Our waitress Hannah was awesome, funny and attentive. Ulysses was awesome as well and was very welcoming when I arrived. I will 100% be returning soon. read more

I love the tacos at this place. My favorites are the margaritas (so good and just the right amount of strong), carnitas tacos, esquites, and guacamole and chips! For the summer they've got a nice little outdoors area, they've added a bunch of plants and it's really beautiful. The host and the wait staff are also great. My only complaint is that they aren't open all day so I can eat their tacos, nonstop! read more

I've been wondering what was going to fill this spot ever since I moved into the neighborhood almost a year ago. Today walking home from work I noticed it was finally open and ventured in. So glad that I did - this is a great spot with friendly staff, great drinks and killer food. Nothing is on the cheap side of things (considering it is Mexican) if that's your plan but the quality and atmosphere are well worth it if you want to indulge. Wine on draft, IPA's and a slew of cocktails is a winner for me. The guacamole is one of the best of had in NYC and is on the spicier side. The scallop ceviche is amazing and so are the tacos. Again little pricey but you get huge full fresh scallops that are amazing and the tacos are hand pressed masa and very fresh. I heard that brunch is on it's way in July so get ready! read more

Casa Publica - That's my Jam - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came on opening night and operations was still trying to figure things out, but wasn't a bad experience at all! Food was top notch; ingredients were top quality, flavors popped and were crisp; presentation was spot on. We ordered the scallop ceviche, squash blossom tacos, and the carnitas bowl. So tasty, so good! Staff was overly attentive, not in a bad way, but in an "opening night" kind of way. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Price point is high for the portion size. And as our dining neighbors posted, seating was a bit close. Overall a great meal! read more

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Last night I had the best chicken tacos I've ever had in my life. So juicy. So flavorful. The meat was tender. The tortillas tasted like they were made in-house with one of those traditional stone mortars. We also had the fish tacos which were my second favorite and the carnitas which were good but not as flavorful. The tacos are not huge but they're piled high so they're very filling. I love the decor, very chic but low key and cozy. We sat in the back room which was more intimate and quiet. Our waiter was awesome and the food came out right away. Will definitely be back. read more

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First time coming to Casa Pública and it happened to be happy hour. Good prices and good food. I order Pollo Al Pastor and it was delicious! It comes with a spicy pineapple salsa and it hits just right with the savory chicken. I highly recommend. Grab a beer while you're here, it's a great compliment with the food. read more

Casa Publica - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York