Walked in during happy hour and they have great happy hour deals 3-6pm. Food was authentic and I plan on coming back all the time. Located across from Eli Cannon's at the end of Main St in Middletown read more

Having visited their old location and enjoying the food and service there (the Crunchwrap is amazing) we were excited to hear the new, larger space was complete. Although they are still operating the kitchen out of a food truck we figured we'd go anyway to support the new location. We called in advance specifically to confirm the kitchen hours since we were about 30 minutes away. They told us the kitchen closes at 9pm. Perfect, we can make it - or so we thought. When we arrived around 8:40PM we headed to the bar and asked again to confirm that the kitchen was still open. She made it seem like it was and started handing us full menus. About 10 seconds later another woman said no, the kitchen has been closed. To find the kitchen closed early was frustrating to say the least - especially after confirming over the phone and driving all that way. Head of house answering the phones either need to be more aware of actual operating hours or the kitchen staff needs to stick to posted operating hours. I'm not sure who is at fault but it left a very bad taste in our mouths and I honestly don't plan on returning anytime soon. read more

If you get anything get the shrimp tacos!!! Music and vibes every time you're there! Service is always quick and reliable. read more

La Casa Mania - Mojito - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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We tried this place on a Saturday night from word of mouth. Surprisingly it wasn't busy but honestly I wasn't impressed. We started off with a spicy margarita and a pomegranate margarita, while listening to the live music. The drinks were good and the server brought us (what I'm assuming is their homemade chips (wheel)) but they were VERY greasy, inedible actually. We did order chips and salsa, (20 minute wait with no server in sight) but they never came. The server asked us if we wanted them after mentioning we didn't get them, but at that point our food was already out. We ordered tacos al pastor. The meat was little chunks of meat, but VERY crunchy, almost like chicharrón. Not what was expected. We also got burria tacos and these were the best. The consomé was very delicious with meat in the sauce. Overall, everything was overly greasy and the lack of lighting made the ambiance a bit dark. read more

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Best drinks and fun food around. Can't wait for the brick and mortar but food truck is killing it! Thank you Casa Mania team. - Chicken Crunch Wrap read more

La Casa Mania - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Food is expensive for a lot of canned itens and small portions. $20 Nachos were very small with a canned nacho cheese, canned black beans, tomatoes, onions, and a lot of guac. Got the street corn app, for $10 you get a cup literally 8oz of steamed frozen corn with cheese mixed in a a few chips. The corn app had no flavor just tasted like plain corn. Ordered the crunch wrap with veggies instead of meat and they just threw a bunch of rice and little beans in it's place. No other other veggies as substitute. And again no flavor or seasoning. When you go for Latin food you would expect a big punch of flavor, big portions for the items, and a lot of flair. Not even a garnish on main plates. Just go to salsa's 3 around the corner. So much more worth the price and the food is fantastic. read more

This restaurant could easily be missed from the outside as it's truly one of those "hole in the wall" eateries. Offering authentic Mexican cuisine, great service and a plentiful menu but.... Yes, there's a but... I am vegetarian and ordered the veggie burrito and it lacked flavor. If the meat is packed with flavor and that's missing, it needs to be compensated for. read more

La Casa Mania - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Definitely a hidden gem. This place might serve some of the best consommé I've had, and the side of cheese quesadillas absolutely satisfied my cravings. La Casa Mania is the perfect place to casually grab Mexican food and cocktails with friends. While I didn't drink, all of my friends got margs and thoroughly enjoyed them. On a Friday night, there was a live singer. Our server was also incredibly sweet. During our wait, she brought us free vegetarian chicharrones that were so addicting. The kitchen also forgot our chips and guacamole, so we ended up having to take them to go, and our server took that item off the bill for the inconvenience. Overall, great vibes and delicious food. What more can you ask for? read more

La Casa Mania - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Great food and service consistently. We can't recommend this spot enough. Crunchwrap is a must read more

La Casa Mania - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Came here on a Saturday night for a bite to eat and a drink. Service was friendly and fast. Food was a bit oily. Prices were average. read more

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Great small little place with unassuming front. Once inside nice acoustic music in a Friday night. Hubby and I shared a pork burrito- pretty big if you started with appetizers. Friendly staff. No real dishes - everything is plastic or /disposable with the exception of bar ware and don't have knives to help you eat your meals Will definitely be back to try more things read more

La Casa Mania - Happy hour drink menu - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

I love the food every time I go! Definitely reliable and super creative drinks, so many options. I love the vibe for a casual lunch or dinner and to drink with friends. read more

La Casa Mania - La rosa - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

This little whole in the wall is definitely a hidden gem in Middletown. The food is always amazing here and the flavors lack a good lunch! I love to order the shrimp tacos which have the most delicious creamy sauce they are served with and the shrimp is always cooked just right where it's still plump and never rubbery. You might not think 3 tacos is a lot, but it fills you up! They have other options ghat are not tacos as well but really you can't go wrong with the menu. I like that the menu isn't excessively long; they have limited options narrowed down to what they're good at, and I love it. The waitresses are friendly and very thoughtful of what your table might need while allowing you time to enjoy your food as well. The place is decorated with brightly colored painting on the walls which really add a sense of fun to the environment. It's also an affordable spot to even check out on the weekdays and not feel bad that you splurged too much. I recommend this spot over and over again. read more

La Casa Mania - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while and it didn't disappoint! Great food, drinks, service, and prices! We shared the Birriamania tacos and fish tacos with sides of rice and beans and everything was delicious. The inside was beautiful, but it was nice out so we decided to sit outside which was nice because you can look down Rapallo Ave for a little glimpse of the CT River and hills. We didn't bring our kids this time but appreciated the kids menu (which had Mexican and non Mexican options for picky eaters) and will definitely bring them next time! read more

La Casa Mania - House margarita, grapefruit cocktail, complimentary chicharonnes - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

The food was delicious! The drinks were also really good. The server was super sweet. However, I think the bartender needs to be a bit quicker. It was busy, so maybe that was our case here. It's a cute ambiance with live music every first Sunday of the month. read more

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I sometimes talk with friends about using the term "Hidden Gem" to describe restaurants. Can a new restaurant be a hidden gem? Or is it just new? How about a restaurant with over 100 Yelp reviews located on a major street in a town you rarely visit? These aren't hidden gems in my book, but some people disagree. However, I think I'm finally ready to call a restaurant a Hidden Gem in CT. Somebody recommended one of my friends try La Casa Mania in Middletown. I searched it on Yelp and it has a 4.7 (out of 5) overall rating, but only 17 reviews. The first review is 11 months ago. The location? About 25 yards from Main Street down Rapallo Ave. Fun Fact -- the "Ra" in @noracupcakes is "Rapallo", as in "North" of "Rapallo" Ave. My friend and I decide to visit. We arrived about 5 minutes before they opened for lunch on Saturday. The outside of La Casa Mania is modest. But when you open the door? They have a cool space, with colorful art and nice accents. The menu is upscale Mexican street food. Gorgeous tacos with homemade crispy tortillas. Perfectly cooked shrimp. Huge pineapple pieces for the Al Pastor. The most gourmet Crunch Wrap you'll ever see. The Guac was good. I enjoyed my Marg. Service was friendly. And while my friend and I were enjoying our food, we noticed something. By about 12:25, all the tables on the western part of the dining room were taken. For Saturday lunch. On a Middletown side street. So even though La Casa Mania may be a Hidden Gem, people are sure motivated to find it. 4.5 Stars read more

These are best tacos we have had in years. Most Mexican restaurant food in New England is upscale Taco Bell. This place was Exceptional. The tres leches and chocolate flan desserts were lucious. Service was friendly and the motif of the restaurant is colorful with a Dia de Los Muertes mural. The entrance is so ordinary that the food and the decor is quite a surprise. We will be back. read more

I've been wanting to try La Casa Mania for a while so I was really excited about my rice bowl with birria take out order. For the good: portion size, fresh ingredients. BUT sadly the birria was EXTREMELY salty... to the point that no amount of rice, sour cream, or beans could balance out the saltiness. The flavor of raw onions was also completely overpowering the dish. A disappointing first tasting... not sure I would go back for a second. read more

Awesome place. Great food and run by really nice people. I've been here several times and always tasty. Very authentic

We are frequent flyers to this restaurant. Absolutely amazing delicious food and wonderful friendly staff

Great food, good service nice authentic ambience. Taco's where all on point, flavorful and filled with delicious yummy flavor

Being tucked away on a side street this spot does feel a little hidden. We easily found parking and had a good first impression of the decor and atmosphere. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our conversation with the bartender. For an appetizer (I forget what it was called on the menu) the hubby and I got the loaded french fries and went with the shredded beef (as recommended by the bartender) and they were absolutely delicious! We all had tacos with a mix of pork, chicken, and beef and were pretty happy with them. We had some of the fancy margaritas and shared the different flavors among our party, delicious (if a bit on the expensive side). We'll definitely looking forward to going back. read more

This place is amazing!! The bartender/owner, Tony and his wife are very attentive and super nice! The place itself is amazing to look at. The lighting is great for pictures. Don't even get me started on the food. My phone did not eat first in this case. Their guacamole is AMAZING super fresh. Birria ramen and tacos are to die for. Definitely best in Connecticut. As pictures is the Mexican dog and it was really good. Never eating a hot dog the same. Must go to in Middletown! read more

La Casa Mania - Mexican Hot Dog and French fries - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Food was delicious per the usual. Finally scored seats at the bar. Amazing ambiance and really nice bartender. Our favorite hidden gem in Middletown. read more

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It was my first visit and I can say, it did not disappoint. A friend recommended it and I'm so glad I ran right down. We loved every morsel. The staff was very attentive. Great value. Will be my go to Mexican. read more

La Casa Mania - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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I visited La Casa Mania for the first time on a Friday night with my mom. I would describe it as a cute hole in the wall in downtown Middletown. There was a singer singing covers of popular Mexican music which was nice and fit the vibe of the restaurant. We ordered two margaritas, guacamole and the taco sampler. The guacamole tasted very fresh and was really good. There wasn't an option to make the guacamole spicy, but I prefer mine with a little heat. The taco sampler allows you to order 8 tacos all different flavors. It was a good way to try tacos for the first time. My favorite was la carne asada and al pastor tacos. I wasn't the biggest fan of the birria tacos. I'm used to birria tacos having more cheese. The birria tacos also didn't come with consume which I've seen at other restaurants. The margaritas arrived after the appetizer and tacos came out and I had to remind our waitress about them. Once they did come out, they were very tasty and well balanced. I did think the food was a bit pricey for what you get. Also the price on the menu for the taco sampler was $38 but the receipt said $40. It's only a two dollar difference but I wish the menu was more accurate. The margaritas were priced well. Overall, I would definitely return and try other menu items and would recommend to others. read more

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This is NOT Mexican food...taco's not good ...service OK no i wont be back once was enough...

One of the best restaurants I've been to, and by far one of the best restaurant in all of Middletown, everything that I've had from this restaurant has been spectacular, every taco is worth trying, they're all completely balanced and packed with flavor, the Crunchwrap is phenomenal, the ambience in there is always top-tier, and the service is always fantastic. A must if in Middletown read more

So glad to find this place! The fresh salsa was incredible. My friend had fish tacos which he loved and I had the chicken burrito which I also loved and could only finish half of. You can tell that the other locals are psyched on the place and the staff were all welcoming and great. Will be back when in the area. read more

I like everything about this restaurant, The food, ambiance, service, and the atmosphere. I had the crunchwrap was very tasty! I like the crunchiness too. The red sauce is excellent. Never had better. I wish I knew how to make it. Veronic was very nice to talk to me pretty much the whole dinner. We were the only ones there until till the end. read more

Great small spot in Middletown. They have a pretty big menu and definitely don't skimp on the portion. I had a margarita and it was really good not sweet. This is an authentic Mexican restaurant. Definitely try it out read more

La Casa Mania - Spicy margarita - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Best tacos I've ever had!!! Such a cute and cozy place and overall a really enjoyable experience. We don't live nearby, but we'd come back all the time if we did! read more

I really enjoy the happy hour choices for food. The street corn is a great bite and my favorite thing they make is birria. I eat a lot of birria tacos and these are always very good. Cute inside but the music is a little loud. read more

We just grabbed tacos to go for lunch & I wanted to come on here & tell you to get here immediately to try their tacos. They are legit! Fast-service & delicious, fresh food. I've been looking for legit Mexican tacos & these are it! We ordered the carne asada tacos & the birria tacos. Packed with meat & flavor. We will be back! read more

What a hidden gem, just off the main strip. Margaritas were incredible, I highly recommend the spicy, an actual spicy fresh one. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The food is hands down the best I've had since moving up this way. The singer was another bonus for a Friday night. read more

We stopped by for a late lunch on a Sunday and the place was pretty quiet. Around the corner for Eli Cannons, Nora's, and Krust, this place is just starting out this year and has yet to put up a sign. It looks really shady and divey from the outside, and you'll miss it if it weren't for the Mexican beer sign in the window. But once you get inside you'll meet the friendly staff and the more updated atmosphere. However, this place does lack air conditioning and will make you rethink it and go for the take-out option. This place puts out some great food though in a now seemingly competitive Mexican-cuisine-rich downtown area. Each dish boasts some excellent flavor. La Birria tacos are outstanding. A plate of 3 carnitas corn tacos with cilantro, corn, cheese, and other fixings, along with a fairly large portion of the consomme loaded with oily flavor, a large chunk of meat, and a little zing of spice for dipping. Instead of a table plate of tortilla appetizer, they give you these little fried puff rings, that were kinda tasteless and oily. While they didn't offer a drink menu, they supposedly do have cocktails (says a small neon led sign in the window) and the waitress offered a selection of beers. I'm gonna give it a few months and then swing back through again, hopefully, they will have got air conditioning. It's otherwise a great place and seems like it would be a nice place to hang out. They've got sofas and a small bar area, high-top tables, and some great food. read more

La Casa Mania - La Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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The food is very good for Connecticut Mexican restaurants, average against a broader context. The selections are somewhat limited but very tasty. Service was excellent, however, the piped in music was too loud so conversation was difficult. There was a birthday party of 24 or so perhaps requiring more volume than normal. Respectable choice. read more

I am a sensitive celiac and had wonderful meal here last night - all truly gluten-free because I did not get sick. We enjoyed birria tacos with dipping sauce, guacamole and chips, and margaritas. All delicious!! Wonderful decor! Great service. So happy to have found this authentic Mexican food in Middletown. read more

We just stopped in for dinner as we'd never been there before and this place had gotten great reviews, so we were excited to try it. The restaurant is a little hole in the wall but is really nice inside and the waitstaff is really, really nice. The street outside the restaurant is drab, but then you walk inside to this really nice place. It's like a little hidden gem. The food. I really wanted to love the food. But I didn't. Why not? The presentation was great, and everything looked really good, but I think it was the salt and the amount of oil--too greasy. I had ordered the street corn and there was something on it that made it incredibly salty to the point where I just couldn't eat it. It literally was like a salt lick. I don't know what was done to it but it was inedible. I had ordered veggie tacos and when they came, the corn tortillas looked like they had been cooked (fried or sautéed?) in oil and they were very, very greasy. I ate one taco with the tortilla but had to leave the rest. And I'm not sure, but I think they ground up beans or maybe mushrooms (??) on the tacos-- I don't know what it was but it was really odd and didn't taste very good. I'm not sure we will be back. However, it is a new place, so maybe they will be still improving and tweaking things as they go. read more

La Casa Mania - 3 Veggie Tacos - too greasy. - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Everything was great! Got the spicy marg flight, and all three flavors were different and tasted good. I had the Birria tacos which were fantastic, and my dad had the burrito which he loved. The homemade salsa and hot sauce were both very flavorful, and the server was great! Will definitely be coming back. read more