I stopped by to get hard shell tacos last night and to say that I was disappointed is an understatement. I ordered 7 hard shell tacos with ground beef and an order of taquitos. Shrinkflation lives here for sure. The taco prices have increased while portions sizes have decreased. The ground beef tasted like it had spent time on the ground while the cheese and lettuce were not great. It is sad to see a place like this that used to be so good fall so quickly. Do yourself a favor and get your tacos from Jack in the Box. That way you can get bad tacos but be out $30. read more

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2 taco combo. I haven't been to this place in years but I used to love the hard shell chicken tacos, recently I read that the cook that's been there for years owns it now so I decided to give it a try. The tacos did not disappoint!! This will be my taco place in Lancaster now. read more

Casita Torres - 2 hard shell chicken tacos combo - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, California

Cozy little spot that is much bigger than it looks on the outside. Stiff competition with there being three Mexican joints in this shopping center. Wow. Some of the best crispy hard shell tacos I've had in the AV. This for sure is the spot for shredded beef crispy tacos. The red salsa goes great with it and extra cheese! When I'm working in the AV this is my taco spot for sure! Don't hesitate on these tacos! They're great! read more

Food was delicious, and the service was attentive and friendly. The decor isn't fancy but that's not what we wanted. Bottom line - if you're in the area and looking for a good meal, give this place a try. read more

This was previously Casita Lopez. It has a new owner but is the exact same food. Very good and the quality is the same. The restaurant has not changed and dining room still as it was. If you're looking for fast mexican food you've come to the right place. Salsa and chips are home made If you look on Yelp or Google Casita lopez it says permanently closed. It's NOT closed but just has new ownership and I'm happy about that! read more

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As of April, 2025, Casita Torres is back under the ownership of Candelario Torres, who has been the cook there since the 1980's. The original menu has been restored, the food is delicious again, the staff are friendly and delightful, and the prior, temporary owners who fumbled the ball are gone. The order of things has been restored! You may all return to Casita Torres now. read more

The tacos and burritos are wonderful. The food is well cooked, flavorful and the service is great. Also very clean. We go there every week.

Came back to CASITA TORRES after being gone from it for Like 3 years. The food is the same great as always. The service was fast and courteous. As always. Very clean and friendly. All the salsa were excellent! My husband and I ordered our fav breakfast burrito, # 11 with salsa on the side. Salsa bar is still the same!! Thank you, Angelica for making us feel welcome. read more

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I was really craving some albóndigas.. Called some of my fave Mexican spots and they had ran out... So I called this place and they said they had some... Stopped in, lady behind the counter was busy gossiping to even acknowledge me.. I waited a bit before she took my order. I ordered and she was ready to pack it to go... I informed her it was for fine in, she didn't seem too excited. I ordered my food, no chips and salsa served. She didn't even offer a Glass of water. When food arrived. There was no hot sauce or lemon.. I asked h For some and she seemed bothered.. When she came back with my lemon and salsa.. She rolled eyes and turned her back before I can say thanks. read more

The food here is made fresh and so so delicious I you won't be disappointed because everything is so so yummy The service is great no complains the ladies there are very sweet the place is also clean and smells good always it's a nice place to grab a bite . So go on by have u some lunch or dinner it will be worth it. Thanks read more

Been coming here since it was Casita Lopez and the food stayed the same until a few months ago. The prices have increased which would be okay if the taste did as well, the quality is nowhere near where it used to be. This is the second time my food has looked like this, and unfortunately the last time I will be visiting. read more

Casita Torres - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, California

There should be a 0 Star option. I have been going to this restaurant for 38 years, since I was 4 years old, and I am absolutely appalled, disgusted, and disappointed. To the point of losing sleep, I was so, SO MAD! I don't know if they changed owners for the second time, but EVERYTHING has changed in the last month or so. And not in a good way. I will no longer take me or my family here ever again, and I will never recommend them again either. I'll be warning everyone I know to avoid going here. When Gregg sold the business I was worried they would change things and they didn't, at all. But out of nowhere, everything has changed and the food is atrocious. I hope Gregg doesn't find out what they have done with his legacy. The beans have changed and taste like canned Rosarita refried beans. The rice has changed and is undercooked. The tacos are smaller like street taco size. The taquitos are no longer shredded beef, they are smaller and now made with some crappy ground beef. The horchata is no longer in the mixing machine, so now you get half an inch of rice and cinnamon sediment at the bottom of your cup. The last time my mother went, she said they microwaved her food... They even had the audacity to raise the prices. I don't care if you add $2 to every item you have, we will ALWAYS eat at this restaurant till the day we die if it were possible. But not now after desecrating the food. Too bad I can't cuss on this review because I have A LOT of choice words for these people. How F-ing dare you ruin Gregg's legacy like this... Let me know before you close the place down, I'll ask Gregg for the recipes and run this place myself with my father. Our family has 60 years of experience running bar and grills and Mexican restaurants. read more

Avoid at All Costs! I had a terrible experience at Casita Lopez. I ordered fajitas, and the moment I tasted the meat, it had an unpleasant, old flavor. Hours later, I found myself in a nightmare--constantly running to the restroom, shivering, and suffering from severe stomach pain. It's clear that I got food poisoning from this meal. If you value your health, I strongly recommend staying far away from this place. I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone! read more

I have only tried the Hard Shell Beef Tacos so far.....But I am now a Fan of Casita Torres!! Great Service, Fresh Food, and Fast Service! The only thing I wish they had to go along with the Tacos is a Margaritas! LOL!! Also the Salsas are so tasty!! read more

Casita Torres - Hard Shell Ground Beef combo plate - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, California

Bomb breakfast burritos... very tasty with the right amount of kick from the red salsas, Definitely will go back again... it's was huge and so worth it...They don't hold back on their servings. Y'all go check them out!! read more

My husband and I just went. Got Menudo and a burrito de chorizo con huevo I Don't Know, What Happened, Used To be Really Good but this time it was horrible. Took two bites of the burrito and could not finish it. Waste of our money. Maybe there's a new cook. But something was very different. Definitely not going back. read more

We've been coming here for a long time. Even under previous name and owner. We love it. Taco Tuesday is awesome!!

Food's terrible under new ownership; change in staff has ch as ged the taste of items.

Always delicious. Original cook bought this place from the original Casita Lopez. Now known as Casita Torres. A favorite of mine since about 2008. Great gem in Lancaster. Hamburger Tacos are a must. Thanks for reopening read more

Casita Torres - Hamburger Tacos plate. Best Tomatoes salsa. . I hear the burritos are awesome . - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, California

Good food, nice place, here for breakfast so I'm coming back for more. I need to try it for lunch or dinner. Prices are ok.

I can honestly say I never noticed a difference in the food when ownership changed from Casita Lopez to Casita Torres. My boss and I have been loyal customers for over 25 years. Not sure what happened recently but the food is nowhere near as good as it used to be. The tacos are smaller. My burritos have been missing ingredients ordered. Takes much longer for the food to be made. After going there almost every Friday for years, last Friday was a sad day for us because we decided we have been so disappointed the last 4-5 times, we went somewhere different. Please bring back Greg's legacy! I want my great tasting food back! read more

I have been coming here since I was a little girl. Same amazing food. One of the best Mexican joints in the AV. must try chilaquiles verdes

My family have been coming here for ever, now under new owner but he is the same cook so food is the same. Great food, salsa is the best, fast and friendly service. If you loved Greg and Casita Lopez you will love Casita Torres the same. We have not met the new owner but we love the food. I don't give five stars much but this place deserves it. read more

I have been coming here since I was a little kid. The food is consistenly good and whenever I come back to the AV I always make sure to grab some Casita Lopez before I leave again. If I take food home for the family its a whole chicken and a side of rice and beans. If its just me I get the chicken flauta combo or the ground beef hard shell taco combo with rice and beans. Often times they have one of the combos as a special of the day for $7.99. Make sure you check on the wall behind the register as some times the staff can forget and charge you regular price. There are plenty of booths and it can get pretty busy on Sunday after church around 1pm. The owner is very pleasant. When he is there, which is quite often, he will come around to your table and help you with anything you still need such as refills or additional orders. I always feel at home at Casita Lopez, it is my go to for good Mexican comfort food. read more

Casita Torres - $7.99 Daily special: 2 beef tacos with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, California

This is hands down my favorite place to eat. I've been eating here since I was a little kid, and the food hasn't changed! It's an owner operated business, and about half the time Greg the owner is either behind the counter or taking your order. I've had just about everything on the menu, and that includes the burgers! The bacon, and avocado cheeseburger was really good not huge or anything, but it was definetly better than most burger places. The carnitas are probably my favorite item, but I'm always mixing it up! Also, they make party platters we've ordered them a couple times and they've been great!! read more

Casita Torres - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, California

As they say...if I could give ZERO STARS I would! Worst customer service. Overpriced add-ons. Tiny servings. If you like rice and beans prepare for maybe 3 flimsy helpings out of their small styrofoam plates. Worst customer service! read more

This restaurant is really terrible. They are not authentic Mexican food. I am pure Mexican! I shock they are losing their beautiful tradition of true authentic Mexican food. That is sad. This cashier didn't explain to me about the Mexican food. A burrito has only beef and cheese like Taco Bell. It didn't include rice, bean, onion, cilantro, and mexican spicy. She didnt know how to respond my questions. I completely shock how she has no clue about the Mexican food list. I decide to leave this business alone. This is my first time to order this one. Next time I don't need to go this restaurant. read more

Casita Torres - The restaurant's idea of a burrito: asada and cheap cheese. It sucks! Food is junk, poor and no cultural food! - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, California

I love Casita Lopez. The owner Greg is always friendly. All of the food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. Nice to go to a family-owned restaurant instead of a chain. Flavor of the good is good, not bland like it came out of a can. You can just show up and enjoy anything on the menu! read more

Excellent food, great service! We moved to Lancaster and were checking out a place to get some great Mexican food. Trust Yelp led us in the right direction! Food was excellent. The ONLY complaint is the salsa was not as thick as we like it, however taste was spot on! If you are in Lancaster give these guys a chance! Another nice thing, the owner checked on us to make sure everything was copacetic, it is the small things that go a long way! Cannot wait to return for some delicious food! read more

FOOD: Tasty and authentic Mexican food. The salsa bar has flavorful salsas, so that's a great start. A friend and I ordered tamales, an al pastor taco, and the chimi chorizo burrito. Everything was prepared nicely. The al pastor meat had good flavor and wasn't dry or overcooked either. The chimi chorizo burrito definitely isn't the healthiest thing to order, but it's deep-fried, cheesy, and wonderful. The tamales were good and also drenched in tamale sauce, which made the entire dish better. The rice was quite enjoyable too, as it wasn't dried out or bland. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great customer service! The owner personally takes pride in his restaurant and in his service as well. He was very accommodating when I asked to order off-menu, and he checked in frequently to see if we were satisfied with our food as well. PRICING: Standard, fair pricing. No complaints here! read more

Ordered food to go for 40 to be ready at 11:30 on a Saturday. Greg Lopez (owner) takes the order and quotes charges. He is accommodating, friendly and works with YOUR budget. I arrived 15 minutes early and he gave me 'tastings' of some of my items while iOffered me something to drink and anything that would make me comfortable. Food was hot and ready on time. My family absolutely LOVED everything! Walk in you'll find the same warm customer service and great food that I do! Thanks Greg and Staff! read more

1st time eating here we had 5 adults and two kids. It looks like you order at front but they brought us menus and served us which was nice. It was very clean and service was friendly and attentive. I noticed the prices were super reasonable. I ordered a half roasted chicken rice beans and tortillas and I think it was 8.99. The chicken was delicious rice and beans good too. They have a kids menu and our 4 year old ate chicken nuggets and fries and she loved it. Our table also ordered, a burrito, tostada, and taco plate all of the food was very good. read more

If your idea of a great 16.00 Torta is a bun, with a tiny tomato and nothing else, head over to this restaurant. We have dined in before and ordered a Chile relleno torta,and it was pretty good. But to go??? They will charge you for both a torta, 8.00 and a Relleno 7.90. She said it would have everything that is normally on the meat torta, cheese, beans, lettuce, sauce. LIE. Nothing. Just a bun for 8.00 and a mushy flavorless greasy relleno. With completely limp greasy white uncooked fries. I ordered a side of rice, which was more like red colored over cooked mush. And I ordered a side of sour cream, expecting a wonderful thick Mexican cream, but no. It was thin and watery. I tossed the entire disgusting mess in the trash. Truly a disgrace to do business like this. read more

This place sucks!! This is not authentic Mexican food. Overly expensive. Believe it or not, I paid $16 for 4 tacos!! And customer service sucks! OVERALL:THIS PLACE SUCKS!! read more

The breakfast burritos here are so good!!! And they give a side of complimentary chips as well. Don't forget to help yourself at their salsa bar for some extra green sauce!! No limits here thank goodness. Call in your order ahead of time if you can cause they always take a food 15 minutes even for a burrito. It's fine though since you know everything is going to come out piping hot and fresh. I normally only eat half, but I can't resist downing the whole thing when I eat here. The only downfall is that it's all carbs and I get super sleepy afterwards. It's a treat to myself every quarter. If it was closer, I'd go daily!! read more

Been going here for almost 20 years. It's still as delicious as when I started frequenting it. Their enchilada sauce is wonderful, just hot enough to make me sweat a little read more

I just ate at Casita Lopez mexican restaurant and have to say that it wasn't worth anything more than two stars the guacamole was a one out of 10 the consistency of it was liquidy and for the taste it was mediocre for the tacos they were fine I give them a five out of 10 at best they tasted like tacos you can make it home the rice was good I give it a seven out of 10. Overall it wasn't worth the money I spent. read more

Years ago my co-worker got me a two taco meal from Casita Lopez. It was so delicious but never had a chance to go back. Today my husband and I went there for dinner. He had the carne asada burrito and I had the one hard taco that includes rice, beans, and chips. My husband really liked the burrito. The meat was very juicy. My taco was so good. The man that helps us with our order came to our table and was telling us that the weekends are their busy days. He was very nice and he even helped my husband get the right salsa for him at their salsa bar. Place was very clean and plesant. I will definitely will be back. Prices are better than Mi Ranchito Employees are very friendly Place it's very clean and quiet Location and parking is good read more

I don't recommend this place for good low-cost Mexican food. My wife swears this place is incredible, but she also only orders chicken tacos any place we go. The food is mediocre and will leave you wishing you spent your cash elsewhere. The prices are reasonable but so are prices at other great nearby taquerias. I would only go for pitchers of beer and chips and salsa. read more

Simply some of the best breakfast I've had in California. My family stopped her for breakfast to meet with someone before their baby shower and it was amazing. The owner went out his way to make sure we were comfortable and well fed. I'll start by saying they have the best freshly squeezed orange juice I've ever had. I mean WOW! my entire family talked about it the whole time and through our drive back home. I live in the Bay Area and will happily travel back sometime soon hopefully just to have some of that juice. The breakfast was as if it was homemade. Everything from the pancakes, the sausage and the eggs were to die for. I plan on coming back!!!! read more