This is an odd little place but the food is plentiful, fresh, reasonably priced, and quite delicious. I was especially impressed with the handmade flour tortillas. The staff is friendly, but not strong English speakers. Still, they took time to help me get my takeout order just right. Note: They close at 5:00 pm and have no website. read more

La Casita - Chicken enchilada (under salad), beef fajitas, house made tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Ruskin, Florida

Our favorite items are the soups. The vegetable soup is always available. Shrimp soup is available on weekends. The vegetable soup is not vegetarian, it includes chunks of beef and beef bones. Another surprise for some is that the tacos are tightly rolled in the tortilla. The chicken tacos are bland enough for kids and unadventurous visitors we're feeding. They are packed at lunch time and orders often take 30 minutes or more due to the backup. Call first for carryout or you could be waiting a long time. read more

La Casita - Some price increases - Mexican Near Me - Ruskin, Florida

OK, so the carnitas are OK. Nothing to rave about. Maybe it's just me but I'm used to real carnitas these feel more like Al Pastor. The flavor was OK but what turned me off the most was what the actual inside of the place looks like. If the inside or outside of a restaurant looks bad, I can only imagine what the kitchen looks like. Dirty, dingy, musty. Will not be eating here again. read more

Authentic Mexican! Great food and prices! Wish they were open later. Highly recommend

I took one star away for the loss of atmosphere seems a lot of changes have taken place new menus new personnel and what started out has now been taken over by the children. While they try to keep the food the same there a small touches that I've long been lost and to see the changes knowing what was here before is something one would have to adapt to. I very much appreciate that two of my favorite menu items that are not listed on their menu any longer upon my request was happily cooked to order as it had been years ago. I will note the sour cream is different it tastes more Americanized like Daisy brand or something. I also no longer need to rely on my Spanish to place my order or get around the store. Enjoying my new menu updates and photos of lunch that you can still get if you know how to ask. ;) read more

See all

Great meal. I had the burrito and tostada. The green salsa, although extra, was very good and a nice accent for the meal. The salsa order also comes with a bowl of onions. I was disappointed no guacamole but oh well. I don't think it is open much past 5 or 6. So it appears to be mostly a lunch place. The decor is basic but check out the Coca Cola memorabilia. I'd go back, definitely. read more

As a previous reviewer stated, "by Mexicans, for Mexicans." That statement sums it up perfectly. The building leaves much to be desired. I probably would never have set foot in here if it weren't for the rave reviews of the food. As an American, I was a bit put off by the dusty wares, and empty shelves in this little market. But, I strode forward, with an obvious hesitation in my step that caught the attention of the gentleman behind the counter who was quick to list off food that they had. We asked what his favorite was, and that was the torte de milanesa. It's simply a sandwich of thinly sliced steak which has been breaded and deep fried. The sandwich is topped with lettuce and tomato, queso fresca, avacado and a number of other things. And it was downright delicious. We almost immediately ordered another one. We also got two tamales which were right on the money. Absolutely perfect. While we were there, there were two Latino familes that came in, some average Joe's like ourselves along with quite a few business men. It was an odd mix, but these people are obviously in the know. We almost went back the very next day. read more

See all

Went this morning ordered beans and barbacoa to go. I got home and I got rice and beans mixed in same box. I called and the lady just said you can come and pick up however I lived about 20 min away and she said ok well I'll just pay more attention. I guess customers aren't first here. read more

La Casita - Mexican Near Me - Ruskin, Florida

Only been here once, it was a couple weeks ago. No frills, counter order situation. You're coming here for the food. It was a little warm inside the day I was there. Not a sweat-box... just a little warm. It's an older building, maybe the ac struggles. Maybe those senoras in the kitchen get cold easily. Who knows. I got three tacos, cilantro and onion came separately in a cup. (is that a Ruskin thing?, the place down the street self-garnishes too) One salsa. (verde). It was fresh and served in the other cup. See what I mean here? No frills. BUT, I'm completely down with it. Tacos were individually rolled up in parchment and served in a plastic basket. And damned if that third and final taco wasn't still piping hot when I finally unwrapped it to eat. I like this method. Best reason to come here? Those tacos had so much meat.. I was happy after two, the third simply hastened a trip to tierra del siesta. From a price standpoint, it's pretty easy to eat here. I'll need to come back again and order some other stuff before upping from OK. read more

Our culinary tour of south county continues as we had a quick lunch at La Casita. Holy Guacamole! This place is the real deal. If this place was closer to Taco Bus, the bus would roll onto another spot. This is authentic. 2 fajita (beef) tacos, rice, beans $6.50 with a diet coke from the cooler. Wife had 2 tamales the same way so we split and shared. No frills here, no chips and salsa, this is more like a Mexican deli than restaurant. The counter woman was very gracious and helpful. Yes, by Mexicans for Mexicans but we can enjoy too. Love this place. read more

I have tried several Mexican restaurants since moving to Apollo Beach in March....this is my favorite! Although it is small and is located in a strip mall it is nice and clean inside and the food is delicious. This is my go to Mexican restaurant. The service and food is really good. Try them out I think you will agree read more

Pretty good little Mexican restaurant, I had the carnitas tacos with a side of beans and rice. Real refried beans and good Mexican rice, so much better when it's made the old fashioned way. I thought the carnitas was tasty and moist, a lot of places dry out their carnitas, not here (at least not yesterday). Good fresh salsa verde brought to the table as well as fresh chopped cilantro and onions. I knocked off a star for the limited menu and another for the tiny recycled booths that are hard to get into, especially if you go down the wrong aisle. I'd definitely go back, I'd probably get it to go though. read more

"by Mexicans..for Mexicans"...but gringos are welcome too. Excellent authentic tacos. I tried the tacos de bistec y tacos al pastor... both in the true Mexican tradition of smaller corn tortillas with onion, parsley and lime. Que rico! No tex mex white washing here. This is not a full service restaurant, but rather a bodega and restaurant combined, so i'm not sure what service is like during peak hours. But since the food is authentic, it would be worth it. read more

Having moved here from California where authentic Mexican taquerias are on nearly every street corner, it was a welcome relief to finally find one here. This is the type of place to come to strictly because you like this type of food, no bells and whistles. Food is simple, the menu limited, the staff friendly and helpful. We had beef tacos and pork tamales. Both were served with a small amount of rice & refried beans. The taco's were how we remember from CA. Shredded beef on two white corn tortillas. That's it! (This is so not Taco Bell!) The pork tamales were small, but delicious. The masa was moist, not dry at all. They put a bowl of raw onion with cilantro and a bowl of green tomatillo sauce on the table to "spice" up your meal. And spice it did! That tomatillo sauce was HOT! We got a couple bottles of diet coke and all this cost us $13. We could have eaten more, but this was just enough so we could stop by for our favorite ice cream shop for dessert on the way home. We are going to buy some carnitas and tamales to bring home next time. Make our own beans and rice, and smother it in our favorite red sauce. Mmmmm, getting hungry already! Give this little mommy poppy place a shot, you won't be sorry ! read more

Wow! Home Cooked food and family owned! What a hidden gem! Love the old school look and warm and friendly and informative especially for first timer here. As someone who speaks little Spanish, the bilingual owners are very accommodating and helpful. What a delight! Food authentic and excellent!!! Oh yea , I'm definitely coming back again and again! read more

Food is pretty good, but don't count on them for anything other than the food you order in the restaurant.. Ordered 60 tortillas and salsa for a party, when we went to get them they said sorry we don't have any tortillas and we can't make them for you. Kind of a problem since it was 2 hours before the party. Person who took the order wasn't there and the person who was there said she didn't get the order. They were appologetic and polite, but that didn't fix the problem. read more

Casual Authentic Mexican tacos and more.All my family members & many friends love dropping in when they are in town. Never had a problem with the food and we've tried all sorts of dishes and tacos. Fresh! read more

Great little spot for cheap lunch or dinner. Lot's of choices for tacos. I just wish they were open more often I time I try to stop in their closed. read more

Ordered tacos, tostado and food was very dry and completely lacked flavor. Expected something a lot better from all the good reviews.

Wow that was so yummy!! Felt like we were back in California and Tijuana. Outstanding and no leftovers left behind. Menudo, tacos al pastor and quesadillas. Spying on other tables and wanted to order everything. Luckily we don't live nearby or we'd eat here everyday. read more

What it lacks in atmosphere it more than makes up for in taste. Genuine and the shredded beef taco and verde are the best I've had down here. read more

Went there after stopping on our motorcycles at july's Fish shack. One of the guys wasn't a fan of seafood so we stopped at La Casita. Plain but clean atmosphere,friendly staff and the food was excellent and affordable. Worth a stop for fans of Mexican food read more

Been going to this place for many years very friendly food excellent good admesphere