I've been coming to this restaurant for many years, and my family still eats here almost every…read moreFriday. We have even held parties here and it is a great restaurant for a party as well. The staff is always incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the space itself is cozy and charming. The food and drinks are consistently phenomenal. I've probably tried just about everything on the menu at this point, and not a single dish has ever disappointed. Even though I don't usually like salmon, theirs is prepared so well that I actually enjoy it. Some of my personal favorites are the birria tacos, tortilla soup, and the wet burrito. The drinks are just as impressive, with a secret sangria recipe that's always a hit. My go to is the frozen watermelon margarita, refreshing and delicious every time. As a longtime regular, I can confidently say that once you try La Casita, you'll be hooked and want to come back again and again.

I didn't realize that Mexican food could taste bad. Enchiladas in pieces and soggy, got one cheese…read moreand 2 chicken, chicken is dry and could not cut the cheese, it's a big block of hard cheese that seems burnt or old, I'm not sure but inedible. No option to order side or sauce of sour cream on the menu so asked on note and did not get sour cream. French fries no salt. Also fyi not typical salsa. Ordered on Insta Cart / Uber Eats

Came at 2pm on a Sunday with no reservation, so we were not expecting to be sat as were told there…read morewould be 1.5hr wait with no guarantee. We got a table just before 3 which I was very grateful for and the host staff was friendly. We were told to get our order in before 3 since they would be closing. We ordered just an order of pancakes and unfortunately they were very burnt, but we did not want to send them back/cause any inconveniences as the place was already technically closed with most tables finishing their food and the waitstaff walking around to close out tables. The inside of the pancakes were delicious but the flavor was unfortunately altered by the char on the outside. I would come back with a reservation at a better time, it was a cute spot and seemed like there were a lot of delicious options but we definitely felt the time crunch in our food quality.

Hellbender just earned a spot on my brunch rotation. Every dish brought something different to the…read moretable and the whole meal just worked. Starting with the Soft Scramble Egg Tostada, scrumptious is the right word! The eggs were perfectly soft and creamy and paired with that chili sauce it had just the right amount of heat to wake everything up. The Shrimp Ceviche was clean, bright and fresh, served with thick crispy tostadas to scoop it all up. The Chamoy Watermelon though? order it, full stop! Juicy watermelon cubes coated in chamoy, chili flakes and mint. Sweet, spicy, tangy and refreshing all at once. It's one of those dishes that sounds simple but completely delivers. The Chicken Milanesa was a solid protein forward dish. Beautifully golden and crispy with a light coleslaw on top that kept it from feeling too heavy. And the Chilaquiles were loaded and satisfying, topped with crema, cotija and scallions. The Vampiro cocktail has spicy tequila, house sangrita, hibiscus and grapefruit. It had everything I look for in a drink. Bold, a little spicy and so well balanced. Couldn't have chosen better!

We found a new great place for authentic Mexican food. We went for a birthday dinner. The place is…read morepretty small so an 8 person party was just the right size. There is a patio outside for additional seating. It is family owned and if there is one downside is that they are a little slow. But it's so worth it. Go if you're not in hurry. We got so much food: different tacos, quesadilla, elote, horchata, salsa, chips, and guacamole. It was all good. The elote was sweet, salty, and smokey. The chips were warm, the guacamole was creamy with a hint of spice. There was three distinct salsa, one green, two red. One red was super spicy. The horchata was frothy, nicely spiced, and just a little sweet. The tacos were really good. I had the fish, birria, and the surf n turf (shrimp and steak). The fish tasted fresh. The shrimp was bouncy and the steak was flavorful. The birria taco was one of the best birria taco I've had outside of San Diego. My daughter had the chicken quesadilla. She said it was very cheesy. For dessert we had their churros. It was freshly made. The filling tasted slightly like coffee and was molten hot. The caramel dip which was very pudding-like really added to the flavor of the churros. We found our new favorite taqueria.

This was my 2nd time visiting this restaurant and it's already becoming a favorite little place in…read morethe area for good food, delicious drinks, and chill vibes. I walked in after an afternoon of shopping in the area and sat at a table by myself. It's not a big or fancy restaurant. Definitely family owned business but you can really taste the love they put into their business. I ordered a watermelon mojito and it was so so good - like one of the best I've ever had. Then I ordered guacamole which they made fresh at the table. I thought that was pretty cool and don't see that often anymore. The enchiladas came with a savory salsa verde sauce and side of rice and beans! Everything was cooked to perfection. The owner was also my server! She was amazing (I didn't get her name) but she made my drink and made the guac too! I look forward to treating myself again to dinner here soon.

This place is delicious. The food was fresh and had a lot of flavor. We have the flautas, gauc and…read moresteak fajitas. The service was good. I do feel they should hire another waitress. There was one and it was unfair for the women to have the whole place alone. The ambiance is great. The bathroom is kept clean. The kitchen is clean and I love the color of the place. We went two times already and we will be going back again!

First time visiting this location, and of course I forgot to take some pics…read more Wasn't too busy, and food was delicious. The drinks..

I ordered Togo and the chiles rellenos was so good and flavorful. It came with a side of rice and…read morebeans and I loved the sauce they used. I also got a side of chips and salsa and that was also delicious. The salsa is different from what they pack for tacos. I also got the Lengua tacos and it wasn't the texture I was used to. It was more braised but the type I was looking for was more cubed with a little chew. Overall, great place and will be ordering again when I'm Craving something warm and comforting.

my al pastor tacos were Fantastic, I highly highly recommend!! our server was also so sweet and the…read moreplace is family-run.

I recently came back to Ilegal and opted to eat inside their beautiful and cozy dining room. During…read moremy last visit back in the spring, I came for take-out and was given a tour of the dining room, so it was great to finally dine there. I love the ambiance. It feels so welcoming and comfortable. The chips and salsa were addicting. I love how they have a variety of different sauces, and some spicy some mild. I ordered the quesadilla, which was a bit odd for me to do as I never order a quesadilla. My thought process was that since I LOVED their burrito the last time, they must make a good quesadilla. And let me tell you, that hypothesis proved right! It was perfectly crisp on the edges, the chicken was tender, and the cheese was still quite warm. A great quesadilla is all about the mouth feel and they delivered in spades! And I haven't even mentioned the service. They're great at being attentive while not hovering. They kept our waters filled to the brim all dinner long and were always a moments away if we needed something. It's restaurants like these that really help Wilson Ave come to life. I can't wait to dine at their rear patio next!

This place lives up to hype. I stop by day & it was empty & I like that. Mario was our server. They…read morehad all day happy hour on drinks. I had mimosas & it was good. I cant remember the flavor but it was good. I ordered 2 steak & chicken, chips & salsa. Overall, it was good. I didnt have any complaints. The vibe is dope, & they have backyard as well. Once we started to walk out than it got busy. Ill definitely come back again.

My phone camera was broken at the time of my visit, which was a major disservice to this place,…read morebecause wow did their food look as incredible as it tasted. Came here for a spontaneous solo sit down lunch. Inside was simple and no frills. Got the two taco lunch special for $10 and added an order of Elotes to go with it. The Elotes came full sized and packed with lots of flavor thanks to the sauce drizzled on top. The Pollo Asado was some of the most flavorful I've had in a while, and their Al Pastor was fresh and juicy. Hate that I've waited this long to eat here. Will be one of my go to quick taco spots from now on!

Stopped in the Ridgewood Taco Factory for some tacos and Jarritos. Super impressed with their…read moreCrabcake Taco special. It's decorated so nicely in here, I love the music, and the staff are very friendly. Service was quick, too!

Was in the neighborhood and stopped by the colorful outdoor decor drew me in. I was greeted and the…read morestaff was nice. Menu mostly in Spanish but can understand what is being served. I ordered my food to go. I ordered Al pastor and chicken tacos. I love when the corn tortilla isn't overpowering. These tacos were perfect. I wanted more. Very spacious seating if you choose to stay and dine. Take out came quick.

The food was so delicious, we loved the fish tacos and birria tacos especially. Service was great…read moreand the space is warm and inviting.