Mi casita has great Salvadoran food. My friend growing up her family immigrated from El Salvador and this was their favorite place in town for authentic food. Their pupusas are the bomb and they do offer some other options like beleadas and fajitas, so they do some other cuisines too. The baleadas are amazing. I love platanos maduros and they are good here. Overall great spot for Salvadoran food. Would be back! read more

Some of the best food I have had. I got the Quesadilla Suprema with chicken and beef and it was absolutely amazing. The rice, out of this world compared to other restaurants I've been to, like it's cooked in a rice cooker. The salad with it amazing as well. Overall very impressed. Definitely recommend and will be back!!! read more

Mi Casita - Quesadilla Suprema chicken and beef with rice and salad - Latin American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The host/server was friendly and accommodating. The owner, Saundra came out and spoke with us. She is lovely. The food was flavorful and unique. It was really nice to try new flavors and find things that aren't just smothered in cheese and sauce like so much food made for Americans. Lovely experience all around. read more

What amazing food, the guacamole was in the top 5 I have ever had, the fajitas were spectacular and I had the tripe soup which was incredible! Also just the simple things like superb rice, the whole meal was easily worth 6 stars! read more

We have been meaning to stop by here for the past year or so... well worth it fantastic authentic El Salvador food.... If you're there on the weekend, get the seafood soup it is one of the best well balanced bisque loaded with fresh seafood All of the sauces and meat were incredibly well done flavorful with an amazingly attentive staff Family environment good for kids, large parties and just great food read more

Very good food and service!! very positive and pleasant experience!! servers are very kind

We did takeout from here on our first night in town. The menu looked promising. My son went in to pick up our food while we took care of other things. While others got their food, the ladies ignored him and then seemed to talk rudely. Not sure as I wasn't there. The food we got was overall not very good at all. The order was placed online. When I ordered my torta, I asked for NO MAYO. What happens? It's drowning in mayo. The yuca was as soggy as can be with zero taste. One might attribute this to takeout and travel, but I order fried yuca all the time from other places and it remains crispy even after a drive. The fries were similarly soggy and flavorless. The guacamole was more like a think chunk of avocado than actual guacamole. The only highlight was the pupusa was pretty good. This was incredibly disappointing. read more

Feel like they take forever to serve English speaking customers but Hispanics ones walk out with their food in decent time. Idk whats up with that but won't be ordering delivery here. read more

Mi Casita is truly such a gem! The food is so amazing and the servers are incredibly nice. And it's super affordable. My friend and I get the pupusas every time but this time we also tried the tamalitos de elote and a baleada which were both so so good. The restaurant is painted so cute and they give you free chips and salsa (really good salsa) to start off the meal :) read more

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They are no longer accepting the gift certificates they sold through C'ville local deals in the Fall of 2023 despite their May 2024 expiration date. The food was delicious and at first I had no issues using the gift certificates but on my second visit they even admitted "our manager changed the rules and now you can only use one per visit". This is explicitly *NOT* in the fine print. They sold a bunch of these and then when they realized people were actually going to try and use them they illegally made them harder to use. If they accept them on my next visit I will happily update my review to the 5 stars this restaurant deserves. Update 04/28/24: They now accept the certificates they sold and the food is delicious! read more

This spot is a true gem - one of my favorites. Extremely well taken care of (tables are spotless, and the lighting is bright and clean), great music, and really wonderful service/kind servers and, most importantly, *outstanding* food. I almost don't want to write this review, because that'd mean more people would come and discover my favorite spot to eat after a long day. But also the restaurant is too delicious not to share, and I hope they DO become popular, because they deserve it. Get the tamal - so soft and delicate/flavorful. The grilled mi casita special is also delicious (with grilled shrimp, chicken, and steak; actual grill marks and yummy smoky flavor). I also love the chuleta encebollada (fried pork chops with caramelized onions). Just really good quality, authentic, and fresh food and great prices. Such a rarity to find spots like these in Cville. read more

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Al entrar no nos preguntaron como estamos ni nada. La música estaba muy fuerte y no podías escucharnos hablar. La señorita no sonreía, no trataba de mejorar nuestra espera por la comida, no nos dejó saber que iba a tardar nuestra comida. Cuando íbamos a pagar se desapareció y nos dejó en la caja solos. Por favor mejoren en su servicio al cliente...su comida es buena pero su falta de atención al cliente no deja con ganas de regresar. read more

WOW! What a wonderful surprise to find a fantastic Salvadoran restaurant in Charlottesville. Every aspect of our dinner met the highest standards, from the perfectly prepared chips and salsa to the amazing tamales Salvadorenos to the tacos al pastor. Most highly recommended! read more

Our first takeout experience of this quarantine we're living in. Definitely a good choice. We called and ordered and they said it would be ready in 25 minutes--perfect. First time trying pupusas, these were simple and delicious and piping hot. We got them with beans and cheese. They also make a very tasty torta. You can't find tortas too many places around here so I was happy to see it on the menu. We also got an order (4tacos) of tacos al pastor and they were good, but next time I think I'll stick to pupusas and tortas and probably try something new as well. The side of fried plantains was plentiful and delicious and a huge hit with our 2 year old, as I expected they might be. A delicious takeaway dinner; we'll be back! Definitely try this unassuming place in a pantops shopping center out if you're looking for some Latin flavor. read more

This food would be considered good in any city. The price point is crazy. So far I've eaten here twice and I've gotten the carne asada with a side of avocado and I'm never able to finish my meal--both lunch and dinner. The steak is flavorful, but it isn't spicy, so If you're nervous about spice, this is a great option for you. The tortillas taste homemade and are served hot. The rice has a fantastic amount of lime that blends so well with the rest of the meal. Personally I don't like beans so I've passed on them both times, but if they're anything like the rest of the food I've tried here I'm sure it's great. The salsa they bring at the beginning (chips and salsa) is a little too sweet, so I mixed in some hot sauce (on the table) and it was perfect then. My boyfriend joined me this time and he couldn't decide what to get, so he got the carne asada also, but without the side of avocado. He also could not finish his meal, but he loved it and said we can definitely come back here when he comes back to visit me. This restaurant is truly a gem. All of the staff are incredibly friendly and the food is just truly great. read more

I love to eat at Mi Casita! It is always a calm place away from the hustle of the world. The service is always good and they are very nice. They are also very helpful with answering questions about food. The food is authentic and always great! If you have not been you are missing out! read more

Finally tried this place out and it did not disappoint whatsoever! Hidden gem for real! Everything we got was delicious. We got a few different things to share, including: tamales salvadorenos with chicken, pupusas with pork and cheese, sopes (thick tortilla topped with meat, beans, lettuce, pico, cheese, and salsa verde), and chicken with plantains. Suffice to say, there was too much food and plenty of leftovers. My favorites were the pupusas and the sopes. Awesome flavors, quick to get your food, friendly service, and you also got chips and salsa to start. read more

Adequate Latin American food. I ordered takeout from Mi Casita and tried the tacos al pastor and the plantains. The tortillas on the tacos were lacking in flavor relative to tortillas that I have tried at other restaurants. The filling for the tacos was also not as flavorful as I hoped but the sauce served alongside helped to mask the flavor deficiencies. The plantains, however, were excellent. Overall, the food was not as good as I hoped, so I am unlikely to try Mi Casita again. read more

First time but won't be my last! This is exactly what I needed! $15 for a piece of chicken, shrimp and steak The flavors are wonderful ! This is the first 5 star I've given to any restaurants an awhile ! Thank you for blessing my taste buds! read more

Mi Casita - Mi Casita Especial - Latin American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

En mi casita se come delicioso El restaurante#1 en charlottesville, lo recomiendo al 100% read more

Oh my goodness! Such yummy food! Owners so friendly and food top notch! This is an actual picture of my lunch and it looked like the menu photo! Affordable, fast & tasty read more

Mi Casita - The Mi Casita Mi Casita Especial - Latin American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

My family and I have lived in Charlottesville for over 15 years and this is one of the best restaurant experiences in terms of quality, quantity and authenticity of food that we've had. We went on a Sunday afternoon and the place was busy in a good way. We ordered quite a bit of food and the service was on the slower side but again, the quality and homemade nature of the food made it completely worth the wait. The staff was super efficient, kind and patient with our pathetic attempts at speaking Spanish. The vibe of the place is great. It feels like you are in a restaurant in a country far away from Charlottesville..... they even brought us out some homemade tortillas when they found out it was our first time visiting. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary with delicious, homemade food. read more

Mi Casita - Chicken and cheese quesadilla - Latin American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Fine food, hidden costs. There was a hidden cost for extra chips. Not happy about that. The food is authentic, but you can surprisingly find authentic food in a lot of places in Charlottesville. Is it bad? No way! Is it better than, say, El Ciruelo? Not a chance. My advice? Stay away from this place and go to El Ciruelo. read more

Delicious! After a trip to the nearby urgent care center, this was a comfortable, comforting break for lunch. All 6 of us loved it.

My husband and I takeout for dinner and it was absolutely delicious! We ordered pork and cheese pupusas, bean and cheese pupusas, platanos, rice, chips, and salsa (all for $18)! It all tasted homemade and fresh, and we'll definitely be back soon. We are so happy to have this Salvadoran restaurant in Cville! read more

Mi Casita - a plate of mexican food and a bowl of rice - Latin American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Staying across the street at the Hilton and looking for dinner for our family of 6 led us to this incredibly authentic and delicious super well-priced dinner! we had a few apps and more than enough burritos, fajitas, and vegetarian dishes for my daughter! read more

Mi Casita - a burrito with a side of salsa - Latin American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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They got amazing food and good customer service and good quality food the prices are reasonable and good

Super happy that this restaurant opened in Pantops! The food is awesome: fresh, tasty, authentic, and filling! The space is large (with tons of parking in the shared lot) and it was easy to bring our family of five here for lunch on a Saturday. Fresh chips and salsa start you off and there's a HUGE menu (with all day breakfast!) We'll definitely be back to try more dishes! Highly recommend this place. read more

Grat food me encanta,muy amables todos Así que están invitados a comer está delicia read more

While visiting the area, I was excited to see a new restaurant on Pantops. I took my family in around 5 and was excited to eat here based on the reviews. I should preface this review by saying that my husband's aunt is Salvadorian so I had an idea of what to expect. I ordered a papusa, a sope, kid's quesadilla and a torta to split between everyone at the table. While the food was decent, I wouldn't say it was great or remarkable. The lettuce was weird tasting and not one person liked the "slaw". The service was good and the meal was affordable. Its possible I came on an off night. read more

10/10 Uber eats meal: some of the best and fresh tasting take out food we've had in a long time. The pupusas and burritos are AMAZING. Not greasy at all and the sauces were light and paired well. Overall very happy about this new find! read more

My family is from El Salvador so I think I have SOME familiarity with the cuisine - moreover, the authoritative verdict on what should be considered quality and authentic. Mi Casita exceeded my expectations. Not since visiting El Salvador have I had pupusas this good. If I'm honest, I'll have to hide that fact that I came here from my mom so as to avoid telling her that these are better than hers! (Disrespectful? Maybe... but the truth shall set thee free!) Who am I kidding, I'll tell her so that she can confirm. The staff is friendly, helpful, and patient. The shopping center it's located in has ample parking. The cleanliness of this establishment was of course, spotless. We Salvadorans are more renown for our work ethic than cuisine it seems but the marriage of the two is what you'll experience here at Mi Casita. "My Humble Abode" is the appropriate translation for "Mi Casita". As a rule, if I can make it better at home than the place I'm eating at, I don't eat there anymore. The experience here will make this my second home for sure :-) read more

Perfect food, for a hard to please costumer Everything was good Yamilete nos atendio perfecto Highly recomended read more

I've enjoyed ordering take out from Mi Casita, BUT I haven't had pleasant experiences dining in (I'm definitely never doing it again) The employees are too busy flirting to actually bring you your food. When asking your server for multiple things at once it's to make their job easier, rather than asking for things one by one. You would think that when they're going back they can (for example) grab some napkins, a container of salsa, some silverware at once and bring it to your table. Instead of bringing everything one by one, especially with things so small and so easy to carry. When it's slow you would think the service would be quicker, instead of bringing out dish.. by dish.. by dish.. by dish. 25 min in between each, when there are lotsss of employees. I've never liked any of their food other than their Baleadas. If you're looking to order online (OR EVEN DINING IN) make sure you're not in a rush bc you'll be there quite a while. read more

Ordered for delivery last night and was really pleased with the meal. I ordered 2 pupusas, 1 cheese and bean and one pork and cheese and they were both bomb. I highly recommend you order these. I also got the Al pastor tacos, and while they weren't the typical red sauce with pineapple type of Al pastor, they were flavorful and fatty and crispy and delicious so I wasn't disappointed one bit. Great place for a delivery night in, with lots of options for everyone. read more

mi Casita has great food and staff. The host and waiters are friendly and attentive. The chef comes out to serve some of the food, and he is always amicable. The walls are decorated with some nice scenery of Latin America. I've come here many times with friends and everyone has always enjoyed their food. One of the best Latin American food places in Charlottesville! read more

Delicious authentic food, tastes like your grandma made it. Overall could have used a pinch more salt, but otherwise was wonderful! Pickup was fast and easy. read more

The food is amazing !!!! I love the pupusas ! Great customer service and excellent food read more

Bomb ass food. Nice people. Highly recommend, you won't regret it. The papusas? *chefs kiss*

A pleasant delicious surprise. Worth checking out. The Gauc is really good. I had choripollo and is was delicious.