Casa Cafe
Rick Uppling · 160 Google reviewsCasa Cafe — reliable mexican in Pilsen. Nothing about this place is trying to impress you, and that's the point. Honest, uncompromised flavors throughout. Easy on the wallet. Nancy Padilla: "The meat was perfectly cooked; very tender" [$]
What 517 diners keep saying
What 517 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great tacos de asada and al pastor a little pricy but they were pretty big and full of meat very recommendable”
“I got off the l train to the smell of delicious fresh tortillas and I was sold! It was like dying and going to cuisinary heaven but getting there on the pink line. The folks that run the restaurant couldn't be nicer. Food was very fresh and flavorful. We were there to see a hardcore show that is American hardcore music and decided to drink a bunch of horchata and eat pollo con mole, tacos, sopes while we were there. The overall experience made me dislike our acting President and his immigration enforcement tactics all the more, which is really saying something. Long story short, very good food. Super nice folks. Chicago a better place for the Casa Cafe being here. I also got to see my son play amazing hardcore drums with his band (Eyebleech).”
“I love this local gem in Little village. 1st time absolutely great place. I had cecina estilo Guerrero plate. Green 💚 juice. Amazing food, great prices. We definitely be back soon. Thanks guys.”
“Hands down my favorite restaurant. The service is good, the waitresses recognize me as I frequent this place. I recently decided to try their huaraches. I got a huarache de carne asare with a side of rice and beans. I have to say that I was one of the best dishes I have ever had. The meat was perfectly cooked; very tender. I received a couple of grilled onions and a grilled jalapeño with my food which was a wonderful surprise. They were so good. The restaurant is chill and usually full of people; they open the back of the restaurant up too. A few of recommendations from their menu: - pozole - chilaquiles rojos or verdes both are 🔥 (red is spicier but so good, I order extra sour cream when ordering those) - torta (of anything tbh) - carne a la mexicana (so many flavors and the meat is sooo good) - huevos con chorizo Honestly anything you order in sure will be so good because everything I have tried has had such a great taste.”
“I’ve been here a few times now and every time the food is great. I’ve had the chilaquiles en salsa verde with lomo and eggs. It’s great! I’ve also had the quesadilla with steak dinner. The handmade tortillas are a great addition to any meal. I would recommend to anyone looking for good traditional mexican food.”
“We order burritos from here every Saturday / Sunday morning and the food is always delicious ❤️ Hands down best burritos around!! The staff is also friendly and patient! Love it here!!”
“Fresh and delicious food. Homemade tortillas are a must-have and their breakfast . Excellent customer service”
“Good service, their beef stew with homemade tortillas was absolutely delicious. Great taste, plenty of beef and homemade corn tortillas satisfied my hunger. Treat yourself if you are in the area. I will definitely return. I lucked out with street parking right in front.”
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