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La Casita Mexican Food

2008 9th St, Los Osos, CA 93402-3210
805-528-2786
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Ranked #16 of 25 restaurants in Los Osos
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 8 Apr 2013
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70% Recommend
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thousand oaks
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

15 minutes to get seated. Then 20 minutes to get menus. Then 15 again to get drinks. You get the picture. Oh and don't ask for anything the waiter and waitress are very rude. Sorry we ever went. They do give you a lot of food but who wants to go through all that to get it!

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Los Osos
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31 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

There are many, many Mexican restaurants in California and the Central Coast is no exception there are a lot of choices. Restaurants can become favorites for different reasons. La Casitas has become one of the close to home favorites for Mexican cuisine. It took us 2 years to actually read the front and back of the menu. That was because... More

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Atascadero, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

The food isn't consistent. One time it will be good and the next mediocre. Parking is a problem especially on weekends.

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California
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16 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

Excellent Mexican food. We were staying in Morro Bay and made a special trip to Los Osos to have dinner at this place because we had eaten here before. Not a fancy place but very comfortable atmosphere. Delicious Mexican food. The iced drinks are served in glass jars with handles, kind of funky. Chips and salsa come with the meal... More

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Los Osos, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We judge good Mexican restaurants by the quality of their salsa. La Casita has the very best around with lots of flavorful spices and cilantro but not too hot. The menu has lots of variety and the Papa Burrito is an incredible value. They're less than $10 and there is enough there to take home and have 2 more meals!... More

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San Luis Obispo, CA
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29 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

Simple Mexican fare. Reasonable prices; family owned; crowded on Fridays & Saturdays; very casual; wine & beer - no liquor

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Ridgecrest, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

If you want processed shredded chicken, don't come here. However, if you want fresh grilled chicken that takes time and love to cook, this this is your place. If you want the cheapest cut of tough steak thrown on the hot pan that is chewy and tough, don't come here. However, if you want tender, marinated, spicy cut with a... More

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San Luis Obispo County, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

If you want the world's best salsa -- THIS IS THE PLACE! We've been going to La Casita since they opened over 20 years ago. We've watched the owners children grow up, and now they're in college. They use fresh local produce, make gallons of salsa every day, and the ingredients are all high quality. Great flavors!

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Los Osos, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Not consistent, but sometimes heavenly and usually very good food. Service is mostly friendly and fast, and the price is really reasonable. Busy with locals most of the time. Great beans, tamales, and the salsa is unbeatable.

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Riverside, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

Well, it was busy so we figured it must be good. The chips and salsa was great. The chicken enchiladas were not so great. The chicken should be shredded instead of chunks, to insure you have chicken throughout. The rice is always an issue when mexicans are critiquing mexican food. My stomach wasn't happy !

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