Came here during lunch on a Friday, the place was pretty empty for 1:30pm. It's located on a very busy block; I am lucky I found parking out front. My cashier was friendly. There are no birria tacos on the menu, so I settled for some chicken tacos. It tasted like mixed thigh meat that didn't taste too fresh to me. I prefer white meat. Something was off. I appreciate I was given 3 sauces, enough for each taco. The place was clean but I feel like it could be more festive.. maybe add more color decor to the wall to create a cozier ambience. read more

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Can't say enough good things about this place. Both locations honestly. But just speaking about the location since it's closer to me. This is an express location so not a full restaurant. There are seats and tables inside. But only a couple and it's not ideal for bigger groups. The food is always good. Had various tacos, chicken and steak quesadillas. I would the cecina and the chicken tinga on tacos and quesadillas. These were excellent but that meat is so juicy. The pricing is somewhat decent for the area. Costs are going on but it's still delicious and quality has not gone down. I repeat quality has not gone down. The only issue is parking and it's a high traffic area on the corner of Stillwater Ave and West Main Street. But every now and then you can find parking around the area. Highly recommend both this express location and the full restaurant also located in Stamford at 866 E Main St. read more

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Truly authentic Mexican food in every way (including the chips which is a super part of a true Mexican meal). Lots of variety (don't sleep on the adobaba pork). I kind of want to give it 4.5 stars because of how often they mess up our delivery order (9 out of 10 times) but I can't drop them to 4 starts because the food is too good. read more

Great authentic food, great customer service! Very polite and attentive employees! Food is always made fresh as ordered.

This Mexican restaurant is a hidden gem! The food is simply amazing, I recommend giving this place a try, you won't regret it. read more

I miss the location in Black Rock that closed, but Casa Villa in Stamford is great. The chicken enchiladas in mole poblano are amazing. Love the mole sauce. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly and helpful with recommendations. read more

Casa Villa Express - Two shrimp tacos with rice and beans - very good! - Mexican Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I ordered the vegetarian burrito (minus guacamole) with a side of rice and beans + a glass of tap water. You order at the counter (+1 for the Yelp discount of 10% at the time of this review as a check-in offer) and take a seat then they bring it out to you. It was arranged beautifully and smelled great. After diving in to my fiber-filled friend in a ferocious frenzy (SWIDT?) I noticed I was lacking the water so got up and asked for it. Seated again, I began to bravely apply the hot-hot sauce to everything and it's momma. Dying in agony / pleasure / pain / delight I all-but licked the plate clean. Very good food, convenient location (it's off of a main street) and there is usually street parking here. I will return when I am in the area craving some yummy Mexican food at a good price. read more

Casa Villa Express - Vegetarian burrito w/ extra hot sauce - Mexican Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Starting with appetizer called Chicarron De Puerco (Deep fried pork crackling). It's a crispy outside, tender inside pork, served with pico de gallo. This is an amazing start up a must to try. Continue with Gorditas Con Cualquier Carne with beef. For the entree, I had Mariscada En Salsa Verde Con Arroz Y Ensalada, a combination of seafood (clams, shrimps, calamari, crabs, mussels) sautéed with onions and tomatoes in salsa verde. Closing with a tasty glass of Tamarindo Aguas Naturales read more

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This is one of my go to places for lunch. Working at the hospital the location is convenient for a quick pickup. They are always fast friendly and the food is always fresh and delicious! read more

The best and most authentic Mexican food in the area! Casa Villa checks off all the boxes when it comes to delicious & fresh food, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. Their ingredients are always fresh which makes for really tasty meals. Everything on the menu is delicious like the soup, enchiladas, tacos, and specials. They even have an array of assorted house made hot sauce if you ask the waiter! read more

Had the tres tacos w/ rice and beans ... It was good. The salsa has a nice kick to it.. This place caters nicely to vegetarians as well. Tough to find parking though ... (street) read more

Casa Villa Express - Mexican Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. After being told my delivery would take 45 min, I received a call over an hour later asking again for my credit card number. When I asked where my order is "Jenny" said the system went down and it wasn't ready yet and asked if I still wanted it. When I tried to ask what happened and why it wasn't ready she was extremely rude and said she had a lot of calls. After asking for the manager's name she hung on me. This is so disappointing as we have been ordering from this business for over 10 years. Clearly they do not value customer service. We will never order or eat here again read more

Please note that coming here requires you to be skilled at parallel parking. Damn I'm doomed, why did I offer to drive. Somehow I managed, although I think I brushed up against the curb a couple of times. I love the fact that their tortilla are soft airy and lightly fried. But all my taco meats were overcooked and dry. The beans were bland and rice flavorless. While portions are huge, but its all about the quality, not quantity. Thinking about date night here? Your best bet to impress is choose another place. It's a small take out and go/ eat and go kind of place. read more

I am a frequent customer to this restaurant and this specific location. My husband and I went for dinner as we have many times before, and were humiliated and received very poor service. I had simply requested a change of table due to the fact that we were sat very close to another couple. One of the workers, a man that showed us to our seats, responded that "a table is a table." I explained to him that I understood it was just a table but I would not have been comfortable where he had put us. I expressed my dissatisfaction with his response to which he continued to reply rudely. Due to this poor service my husband and I gathered our things and left. Very disappointed with the service this time. read more

I think the key word here is "authentic". I grew up with authentic Mexican food made by my Mexican grandmother and this is the closest I've found since. I used to get the two tacos for a lite lunch, which are great, but don't make my same mistake because you'd be missing out on the best rice and beans I've had since moving to the tri-state area. The rice is so soft and moist it almost melts in your mouth and the beans are so creamy and rich that it's a taste sensation when the two meet. I now order the steak burrito and it is a great value considering you get guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo with a side of rice and beans for $7.50. Then they add in two little cups of green and red sauce to really kick the flavor in the crotch. I've only ever had it delivered so I can't speak to their service and decor but the delivery has always been effective and that's all that one can ask. All in all, a great meal and best of all, it's authentic. read more

I didn't get my Torillas and salsa for my pollo al carbon And quesidilla was so dry Disappointed with the quality and quantity. One thing to be appreciated is their timely delivery of food. Food got delivered so quick. read more

Highly Overrated Mexican Food, But Good for Stamford, CT If you follow the reviews on this site, you would get the impression that Casa Villa delivers outstanding Mexican food. While I will give them a best in city rating. That's, unfortunately, not saying very much. Great Mexican food in Stamford is an oxymoron for some reason. Casa Villa has a lot going against it -- starting from the rather rough location with very limited, nearby street parking, a small dining room, no booze, and a tiny, line-style "kitchen" that's basically a short order grill. They do their best with what they have -- a limited range of ingredients (there are too many pre-prepared and reheated items) and very limited resources -- no charcoal or gas fire grill, for example. Yes, they do an amazing job with what they have, but this is not great Mexican food. Those who think so, undoubtedly have a limited range of experience in Mexico or areas of this country that truly celebrate the diverse range of Mexican cuisine. Casa Villa is vastly better and more authentic than Taco Bell -- but who would make such a lame comparison. It is even far more authentic than Boxcar Cantina in Greenwich -- a pretentious, overrated, and overly bland outpost. And, it may even be the best Mexican food in Stamford, but that's just not saying much. read more

I love this place!! Everything is so delicious! We ordered a burrito, carnitas tacos, quesadilla and tostones. I don't know which I liked best. Absolutely fantastic. read more

Legit!! Al Pastor is the Bomb! read more

Casa Villa Express - Mexican Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I took a chance and step out of my comfort zone...I first tried this restaurant in Westchester from my friend ..I was so nerves didn't want to look like the food was nasty..I tried the chips and dip with spicy sauce ..WOW from their I got hooked..came to Stamford saw the restaurant I was in heaven..there dinning area ALWAYS clean.they greet their customers in coming and going..I would recommend VERY highly.. read more

I have to admit this is the best Mexican restaurant in the area. I was raised with Mexican food, and for this area this is very good. El pastor is so good, the only reason why I docked them a star is because the lengua was very tough, but they told me to ask for soft next time and they could accommodate. Very pleased. Definitely recommend again. read more

Very disappointing catering experience linked to Casa Villa.... overpriced, not enough food provided, errors made in delivery, and items promised left out. read more

Looking for real Mexican food? Jackpot!!! Stop torturing your body with garbage like taco bell and give it a try to some real Mexican delicatessens. Don't forget to try tacos al Pastor, they come with pineapple, pork and cilantro ... Mmmmmmm on my way!! read more

I have been eating here for a year now and tried many menu items, and a few things I noticed. It is authentic mexican food, but it's not consistent. You can be served incredible juicy and tender, but can also get dry and bland on occasion. But overall, it is a place I go back to. Mexican in stamford, this is it. If there was a Chipotle, I would probably still come here more. More authentic mexican flavors. Food: Tacos are the big order here. Al Pastor with the pineapple and meat actually go very well. They use 2 layers on the tacos, which is too much I feel since it makes the taco too dry when it's in your mouth. The food is not always consistent. Taco's can range from incredible, juicy meat and tender. But I have also more than once got dry and somewhat bland. Shrimp Salad is very good, I recommend it. Seasoning has been consistent and very tasty. The whole fried Porgie is very good also, use with the red sauce. Although if you don't like fish, stay away. Comes with rice and salad, the flavors come together well. Service: Good service for a non-fine-dining restaurant, there's a seating area where the waiter is the same person taking phone orders and working the cashier. And the 2 girls that rotate both do a good job. Service is great given the price of the dishes. read more

Well damn there expensive for microwave rice and last time i order it was 6 dollar cheaper. To the owner you bastard. Stop rasing your prices your food is not that good or that fresh read more

The seafood soup is my favorite. Very generous on seafood portions. It's good with warm tortillas.

It may not look like much from the outside; and parking is difficult (you'll need a serious K turn to park on the other side of the street) but the food is incredible. First off - Pollo al horno is just about the most incredible tasting chicken EVER. The chicken tacos are authentic - chicken, onion, cilantro and squeeze of lime. Amazing. Rice and Beans - though fairly common are exactly what you'd want. There is zero mystery; good food prepared perfectly! The cook staff are entertaining to watch as they banged out my Tostones and the Platanos Maduros was amazing as well. It is my favorite place to chow down whenever I'm in Stamford! read more

Always a favorite for delivery! I love their enchiladas and chiliquilles (however it's spelled). The margaritas are decent if you decide to eat in. read more

Good authentic Mexican food. Quality and taste are great. Delivers pretty sooner than mentioned in the website. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

I don't come to Stamford often, and I needed a reliable recommendation for a not-too-fancy place I could sit down for a quick, tasty dinner. This place filled the bill nicely! I got the shrimp burrito and was very happy with it. The shrimp were fresh and plentiful the flavors were authentic and well balanced. A real treat! I would go back in a heartbeat! read more

Fantastic and authentic. I don't speak spanish, and the workers didn't speak english when I visited. No problem. AND that means my food will probably be excellent. It was. Doesn't even matter what I order. Stop by, you won't be disappointed. It's casual, so don't take your date here if you want to impress them with the location. read more

I came here approximately a week ago. All in all, my chicken burrito was all right. It was so oily that it oozes out of my plate. I've tried better. Although, the beans and rice were a bit better. My S.O. ordered the chicken quesadilla and it tasted amazing. There was no complains about that. The portions were more than adequate, but mostly every Latin American restaurant is like that. My only complaint is the waitress that served us first. She looked like she didn't want to be there serving us. Maybe she was having a bad day, but it made everything unpleasant. Thank God someone else came to serve us later. That person was very sweet and asked us if the food was to our liking which I appreciated. I don't think I'd come here again, though. I've tried better Mexican food than this and have had better service. read more

This place has been going downhill for several years. I ordered nachos, plantains and a Carne Asada plate for dinner a few nights ago. The Carne Asada was a 1/8 inch thick slab of gristle that could neither be cut nor chewed -- it was disgusting! Never again! read more

Amazing steak burrito and carnitas tacos! Hole in wall take out spot that is sure to satisfy the hunger. Great hot sauce as well! Highly recommend! read more

SUMMARY: The place is definitely not a fancy restaurant but is very clean and the food is very fresh. It tastes like very authentic Mexican fare, and they play lovely Mexican music. The food is simple and fresh. It's a small place with about 6 tables that seats about 20 plus a few at a counter. Neighborhood is a bit sketchy see below.... THE NEIGHBORHOOD: kind of sketchy with people sitting on the stoop just up the hill from the place. Probably smoking something weird. We Would not come at night as there is no parking lot and it's not likely that a few girlfriends would be comfortable walking there. THE ATMOSPHERE: It's kind of like a very clean pizza place where you can tell that they put some pride into it. FYI - There are no table cloths, and they use paper napkins and styrofoam water cups. They accommodated our requests with no trouble. We enjoyed it and are rating it primarily for the food, cleanliness, lively Mexican music, and authenticity. But the neighborhood is a little sketchy. Even in the daytime people were sitting outside (just up the hill from the place) and smoking something. Street parking only. read more

This place is amazing! I sometimes eat here twice a week and find myself craving it fequently. Their tacos al pastor is amazing, my fiance is a big fan of the chorizo tacos. Hands down the best fried bananas I have ever had, and I have had a lot. They are called maduras, I have not tried the fried green bananas, not so much into that in general. The restaurant is small se we usually order take out instead of eating in, they are pretty quick too! Def eat here if you are craving Mexican! read more

I had some time to kill before grabbing a train back up to Boston, so I hopped on Yelp to find a lunch spot. Casa Villa is fairly close to the train station (need a car, though). The area isn't the greatest, but it's fine during the day (probably fine at night as well). As others have noted, you'll need to find street parking - street is fairly busy. It seems like this place is primarily take-out at lunch time (I was the only one sitting down to eat). The waitress suggested that I try a Jarritos Tamarind soda. Tasty! I debated between ordering the 1/4 chicken with rice & beans and the taco platter. I ended up going with the taco platter, ordering chicken, al pastor (pork) & bistec (beef). In hindsight, I wish that I had asked for blackbeans instead of re-fried pinto. The tacos were very good. All three had a kick. I loved the pork also had pineapple. A satisfying meal, and I'll return if I have some time to kill in Stamford. Doesn't compare with Taqueria el Amigo up in Waltham, MA, but still a good option. read more

Recently went here with my friend. It's quite small and quiet here, regardless of the continuous traffic outside, which makes it so much better. The food is AMAZING, the portions are not small at all, so the price is worth the food. The Mexican music in the background makes it even better. Definitely recommend read more

Casa Villa Express - Cecina con Arroz y Frijoles ( aged beef with rice and beans ) Comes with queso fresco & avacado. - Mexican Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Casa Villa has very good, authentic Mexican food. This place is like the taquerias I loved to eat at while growing up in Los Angeles. The fire roasted chicken with rice and beans is my favorite dish. The tacos al pastor are my next favorite item on the menu followed by the chicken enchiladas. They even have refried beans....I can't say that about many of the other so called Mexican restaurants in Stamford. There are four or five tables and a counter with bar stools to each at. I usually get take-out for lunch or dinner. read more

Highly Suggested. Best Mexican Food in Stamford. My love for this place makes me question if I am secretly Mexican. Sadly, I am not, but my stomach now is. Casa Villa is phenomenal! The homemade green and red salsa's are the perfect amount of spicy and should be put on everything. Please start bottling and selling them, because I will come in weekly to stock up. I find myself usually ordering the chicken or steak quesadilla every time, because it is that damn good. Best quesadilla around! Pair that with their chips and you have the perfect meal. Whenever I have friends in town I make sure they try Casa Villa and on their next visit they are usually begging to go back. Keep on doing what you are doing!! read more