The food was ok but nothing to write home about -- had the poseles and it was watered down and overly spicy. The autumn salad and Brussels sprouts were ok but the taste was just slightly off and lemonade was not good. Tacos were decent and guacamole was good. Overall just disappointed and don't understand the reviews as was expecting higher quality food. read more

The most important thing you need to know about this restaurant is how amazing their guacamole is. If you come here and don't get the guac, you should be kicked out. Guac aside, we also had the steak tacos and the polo adobada. Both were really flavorful and I would definitely get them again. The chicken was a pretty big portion, so we ended up having leftovers and it was just as delicious the next day. The service was also great. We were seated promptly and the waiter could not have been nicer. My friend has some food allergies and he was so great about accommodating her. I will definitely be back. read more

Casa Publica - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I adored this place. It'a such a beautiful hidden gem, and the food was just comforting and fulfilling. read more

Wow! We were blown away by this restaurant on our visit to NYC. Being from Texas, we know good Mexican food so I was a little bit skeptical if we would be impressed by the food and margaritas offered at Casa Publica. Happy to say that we were very impressed. The tuna tostadas are a must order - they were out of this world good and a great way to start the meal. We also ordered the pollo al pastor and steak tacos and thought both were great. Margs were a hit - especially with the different flavors you can add. The only miss was our service was just okay. The waitress started off strong but then kind of disappeared for the rest of the meal, which is why I will give this 4 stars rather than 5. This is definitely a spot we would return to in New York. We are glad we went and would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Went here for brunch today and this place was amazing!! See their website for an updated menu including brunch options - the pics here are outdated for prices and brunch. First of all, the vibe and decor are so cute. Great for groups, dates, friends, families. We made a res for 8 with short notice and had a large table in the back waiting for us. Most of our party did the 2 hour bottomless mimosas for $20 - the deal requires you to buy a brunch entre but is so worth it becaus 1 mimosa is $10. The waiter kept bringing us pitchers at our request and we definitely drank more than 3 each. The food we ordered all looked delicious. I tried the chips and guac appetizer and ordered the chilaquiles which are tortilla chips with sunny side eggs, salsa verde, cilantro, onion, crema, and cotija. SO DELICIOUS! And very spicy, but I really enjoyed my meal. I would definitely return here for brunch or any other meal in the future. Staff, vibe, food - all great! read more

We were so disappointed! Food was mediocre, service was terrible and the atmosphere was so meh... Honestly so many better options out there, feels like a waste of space. read more

So authentic, amazing service, and excellent food! We had fantastic servers and everything came out fresh and fast. They have tiny greenhouse type rooms set up for social distanced dining that were warm which was great for the weather. The queso fundido was a highlight as well the the guac! Definitely make it out here for a nice weekend brunch plan :) read more

I've been coming to this place for 2 years and it never disappoints. Best place for fresh margaritas of different flavors. The best one: pineapple chipotle. Carnitas tacos and tuna tostadas are my fav! I highly recommend this place! read more

Casa Publica - Guac & chips, carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for an anniversary dinner and absolutely loved it. The food was delicious. We started with chips and salsa, and guacamole. They brought 3 different kinds of salsa which were all great, plus a habanero one because I started chatting with the server about how much I love hot sauce! Anyway, I also couldn't stop eating the chips by themselves, they were that delicious. Tacos for mains were juicy and the margaritas were strong in the best way possible. The service was wonderful too. Definitely coming back. read more

Great spot, food was great and the margaritas were excellent. Definitely recommend getting the guacamole, the mezcal margarita and the suadero tacos. read more

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I had a amazing brunch here on Saturday. They are very baby friendly, spacious, stroller friendly as well. We had crispy cod taco which was very filling and we also had breakfast queso fundigo. The cheesy dish was surprisingly delicious. The servers were also friendly, and one of the highlight is that the china they are using was very different, earthy and cool. We live in Williamsburg, so this wont be our last time to visit. Room in the back looked pretty good for private events as well. Highly recommended read more

The food is amazing!!! So undderated. Service is great, vibe is cute but mostly love the food highly recommend !

My husband and I came here with another couple on a Saturday and had a great experience! We had a reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server, Josh, was great. Funny and helpful willing to offer suggestions. We all had cocktails--I had the higher end Margarita which was delicious and strong! We had guacamole which had a spicy kick to it, salsas, and pozole soup which was amazing! I had the red snapper, my husband had the mole and my friend had the vegetarian sweet potato dish. Everything was delicious and everyone left stuffed and happy next time I'll have to take photos before I scarf down all the food! Not inexpensive but really delicious and great service so I'll definitely be back. read more

Oscar is the man! Ask for him to make your drink. He's most likely working the front window and is the HBIC there. The owner Sean is also fantastic and you can tell he really loves what he does. The food is great. Steak tacos are my personal favorite. read more

Wow!!! As a born and raised Mexican myself, I can attest to the authenticity and exquisiteness of the food at Casa Publica. I felt completely at home there. The chef really knows what he's doing. We had the guacamole, queso fundido, pollo con mole, carnitas, tamal, esquite, tres leches, and flan (don't judge, we were hungry!), and not one thing was mediocre, everything was truly excellent. The service and ambiance were no different. I highly recommend this cute and cozy place, good for a date, casual dining or going with a group. It was worth my trip all the way from the UWS! read more

Went here on a Friday evening at 6:00 and asked if their happy hour was still happening. Bartender told me no, they don't have it on Friday. Decided to stay anyway because I was hungry, and had a drink and tacos. Got handed my check. WITH A CARD CLIPPED TO IT SAYING HAPPY HOUR IS 5-7 M-F! Staff made up some bulls**** for me -"it starts next week" when I pointed out the lie. I have been coming here close to once a week since the restaurant opened and instead of treating me like a regular they treat me like a chump. read more

I would go 4 and a half. Nice place. Good location greeted when I got in. Sat at the bar and ordered a pitcher of Spicy margaritas. It's a lot. And spicy and good. Had the mushroom dip. Yum. But the waiter messed up the order. And he looked like he wanted to leave. Another waiter. Jumped in and got the right dish as well as two more tequila shots. That i could have skipped. Got the pork. It was great. read more

Pretty cool atmosphere. Nice staff. Cool food!! Love the prickly pear margarita on the rocks. We ordered the 3 sauces and an order of guacamole for a pre-dinner session. The guacamole and all of the sauces were super hot . Nonetheless, the flavors were really great!! Margaritas were read more

Casa Publica - HAPPY HOUR: Guac & Chips (very spicy), Prickly Margarita (REALLY GOOD), 3 sauces & Chips (very spicy), frozen margarita (very good). - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

East to get a table. Simple good Mexican food! Pleasant Environment. Kind waitress. I ordered the pollo al pastor. It was slightly small so I also got torta de chorizo. read more

Came here for my birthday for the drinks, great amazing delicious food AND SPECIFICALLY for the tres leches with passionfruit caramel on top. Literally the best dessert I could ever ask for and the best tres leches I have ever had. It's pricey but the food is so delicious it is so worth it. read more

Amazing food, amazing drinks, super warm little greenhouses for each party for outdoor seating. This place is the best. Get the pineapple spicy Marg and the chorizo torta!! read more

Great atmosphere & very nice decor. Friendly staff, the lady bartenders especially. Frozen margarita any flavor delicious. I had the meatball appetizer, I have to warn a bit spicy but sooo good.the chips and guacamole are a must as well. Very authentic Mexican flavors. I can't wait to come back to try all the dishes on the menu. read more

Casa Publica - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I loved this place A LOT! But isn't same AT ALL. Especially waitress ruins the vibe. She seems like hate her job. Meaning rude! I missed the service and vibe. read more

Ordered delivery couple of times and both times the food was just ok. I know it sounds crazy but I am 100% sure they serve a different guacamole for deliveries vs dining in. Every time I ate at this restaurant the guacamole was great and fresh, while it tasted absolutely disgusting both times I ordered delivery (also the delivery portion is huge... they cannot possibly make any money on it if it was made with real avocados). Go figure! Sadly I will try to only dine in at Casa Publica and never order delivery again. read more

Was visiting Brooklyn this past Friday and ended up eating here with my friend because we couldn't get a table at Lilia. The guacamole was really good so I guess on that one the $12 price tag was maybe justified but with everything else? I was really disappointed. We had the bistec tacos which were ok, again $12 dollars for these two tiny tacos. Now if they were like out of this world delicious I wouldn't complain but they were ok at best. The other tacos we had, I totally forgot the name, were actually really good but again, two tiny tacos for $12? And then there were the $18 dollar enchiladas... I almost said something to our server because of what a rip off that was. It was a child size portion for that price but the worst part... the sauce literally tasted like chef boyarde sauce, like the sauce that's on those ravioli's in a can. It was TERRIBLE. The sad thing was that all could've been made up by the service, but that was not good either, we were rushed when there wasn't even anyone there. Our server was clearing out plates and trying to take my $5 coronita away before we even finished everything. Again, those prices to portion size would have been justified IF the food was worth it but it just wasn't. I don't think I'd ever go back to eat there next time I'm in Brooklyn unless anyone could recommend me something that would really change my mind. 2 stars for the guacamole. read more

I wanted to like you, I really, really did. This place is definitely for those who call Williamsburg, "WillyB" or "The Burg". This place is in no way authentic Mexican food, but they get a star for decent drinks. The other star is for the queso fundido, which was honestly the only thing I enjoyed from the menu. The tacos were bland, and I I wish the guac was more flavorful. Also, I don't know who you guys think you are charging nearly 20 bucks for 2 tacos, but honestly get off your high horse. Your taste doesn't justify the price, not when your best dish is melted cheese. read more

Had an hour before an event, was starving, and didn't have any cash. In Williamsburg (and this section of Willyb) that makes things slightly more complicated. Saw Casa Publica and it looked cute. It was after work and there was a good amount of people at the bar and a few people scattered in groups around the tables. Got a hipster, clean, minimalist vibe going. I saw a spot at the bar and since Mexican is my favorite food.... I grabbed the seat before even checking out the menu. Holy shite. The fish tacos were $15 for two. That's $7.50 per taco. These weren't seared ahi tuna tacos where the chef selected the cuts himself, they were literally battered cod tacos topped with cabbage and a small amount of avocado. Say whaaaaaat? The price was so outrageous that I skipped getting a margarita (I know, right?) (that would have only cost $8 which is literally super reasonable). I gave a 20% tip becaue I'm not a monster and my bill was $18..... for TWO fried fish tacos. The other food looked great and was probably more aligned in terms of cost. I mean..... the fish tacos were good and the other food looked pretty dope..... and I'll probably be back. But lower your prices, crazy! read more

WEIRD SAD Foursquare said they were open until midnight. The sign outside said dinner from 5PM until 11PM. We walked in at 10:28PM and the staff looked at us like we were ghosts. One of the servers approached and said they stopped serving food at 10:30PM and were just doing drinks. We asked about the sandwich board outside to which she said, "Yeah, drinks until 11PM." They also had reservations up until 11:30PM on their website. I literally can't. read more

The food at this restaurant is so delicious and different! Definitely not your run of the mill Mexican. I would for sure recommend the frozen mango marg- it's so good!! read more

Low key one of the best restaurants in Williamsburg. The food, drinks and service and fantastic. I just hope they put the steak taco back on the menu! read more

Very great and authentic Mexican food. My wife is Mexican and loved the pozole and I enjoyed the Chilaqueles. We will be back soon to try tacos and more read more

Casa Publica - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We ordered the steak tacos, which were bland, nothing to be excited about. Originally wanted to order the pollo en mole casero, but was encouraged to instead try the evening special of duck mole. The mole sauce was the star of the plate, leaving us hoping for more from the seared duck and potatoes. We enjoyed the atmosphere and music, but overall felt the service was a bit slow for a half empty restaurant. read more

I love this place! I had a great date night here. The food was delicious and authentic! The margaritas were amazinggggg. The ambiance was so nice and the service was awesome despite them being super busy. I really recommend this spot. Can't wait to go back. :) read more

We came here with hopes for a good meal. We are Méxican and from Texas so we of course might have higher expectations. The food was horrendous. Every single item. Chips were stale. Steak was undercooked and chewy. Rice was so bland and might as well have been plain white rice. Glasses and silverware are dirty. Everyone who worked here was kind though. read more

This was my first time to Casa Publica and I will definitely be back! They have socially distanced seating available outside and all employees were wearing masks. The food is so flavorful and worth every penny. We were surprised by their tasty guacamole and homemade chips; literally scraping the bowl for every last bit. I got the Pollo Al Pastor and my boyfriend got the Barbacoa de Res. We couldn't decide which we liked more! Their margs are delicious, too! Try the cucumber jalapeño margarita, cheers! read more

This was the first time in my life I walked into a restaurant and walked out because of how rude the host was to my husband. The place was empty. We asked for a table for two, and the host asked if we were eating dinner and we said we weren't sure yet, but at least having snacks and drinks. My husband asked if we needed to decide then and there and the host got snappy with him, said "I was just asking" and gave him this massive bitchy stare, then told us to go to the bar. We walk to the bar and we just sit there for a moment both look at each other like "That was weird, right? We both thought that?" and we both agreed. My husband didn't feel comfortable staying there and so I said we should leave. As we are walking out, the host says "good night!" in this sing song kind of way, literally with his back to us. We went to Maison Premiere instead and it was really special with none of the misplaced attitude. read more

What an amazing place, getting here was such a race. New Year's Eve is over and we are finally sober. Brunch was for two, the perfect crew. The Huevos Rancheros were a sensation, the taste was as good as the presentation. The music was divine, we wanted to stay until nine. The chocolate flon was such a treat, we didn't want to give up our seat, and we didn't share it with people on the street. Would come back again, we're rating this restaurant a ten. read more

Casa Publica - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very sad for this place. We live 2 blocks away and were excited to have a Mexican place so close. Sadly, the meal we had here last night was the worst food I've ever had in NYC. We came a few times when they first opened and it was pretty good so I have no idea what has gone wrong.. Guacamole was horrible.. didn't know it was possible to make it so bad (weird flavor, way too much lime, weird texture as if it were made the day before (not fresh), no salt)... tortillas were RAW. Please cook them. Fresh tortillas should not be cold, slimy, and doughy. Fish taco arrived and the fish was in a POOL of oil. Never experienced anything more greasy in my life. Yuck. The chips were also stale, very cold, very greasy, too much salt. Just horrible. Such a bad experience it makes me upset!!!! :( read more

Good neighborhood staple, but prices are a little surprising for the taco menu. If you're there, try: guacamole (spicy), cocktails (strong), papas fritas. I had an octopus/squid taco that was offered as a special that was fantastic. Two thoughts: 1. It's LOUD in there. The space looks like it's largely concrete, tile, stucco, and there's nothing to absorb the sound. Not great for anyone with hearing accessibility issues. 2. The pescado tacos used to be made with a chopped fish. Now it's a large, single piece of filet. Definitely preferred the chopped. read more

The food was fine, the service was bad. The drinks came very late and they get us the wrong drink and refused to take it out from the bill. Also they didn't return the full amount of the change after payment. Not a lovely experience at all. read more