Casita

Great restaurant and our server Eli was so nice and awesome! The salsa tower is really fun too

Casita in Sherman Oaks was absolutely phenomenal! From the amazing service to the delicious food, everything hit the mark. The menu features modern Mexican dishes, and I can't wait to come back to try their omakase.This time around, we had the crispy fish tacos, carne asada crispy tacos, tuna tartare, the avocado and salsa tower, and carnitas tacos. No complaints here--everything was packed with flavor and perfectly prepared.And let's talk about the ambiance--it was perfect and totally matched my style. Dimmed lights, no blaring music (so you can actually have a conversation), and the restaurant was beautifully decorated.Parking? You've got options--street parking or valet, whichever works for you.If you're in the area, definitely give this place a shot. You won't regret it!

I found this place on Yelp, where it had great reviews, so I decided to give it a try. I made reservations through Resy, which was super convenient. When we arrived, there was street parking available, but it was tough to find on a Saturday night. Luckily, they offer valet parking for $13, which was definitely the better option.The restaurant had an amazing ambiance with dim lighting, but it was extremely loud inside--be prepared to ask people to repeat themselves! If possible, request lower table seating, as the high tables can be a bit uncomfortable.As for the food, I'd rate it a solid 4 out of 5. The chips and salsa tower was fantastic, with flavorful salsas and guacamole. The chicken enchiladas were my favorite, followed by the crispy fish tacos, which I highly recommend. The barbacoa was decent, but the portion sizes for the price felt a bit underwhelming.Overall, it's a great spot with good vibes and delicious food, though a bit on the expensive side. Perfect for a birthday celebration, date night, or a night out with friends!

Had a reservation for 8:15 PM, was told that reservations were running behind and it would be 15-20 minutes. We asked for an update about our table at 8:45 PM and again was told it would be 15-20 minutes. We didn't get seated until 9:15PM and then our service was slow. Disappointed to say the least. We got drinks at the bar and had great service there.I would only go back for the drinks but definitely not the food. Food was a 7.5 out of 10. Tables that got seated after us got chips 10 minutes before we did. The salsas that accompanied the chips were all weirdly water, over salted or lacked flavor. We got the preset dine la menu and it was alright. The fish taco was under-seasoned. I did enjoy the shrimp chile rellano. The meal was horribly paced and our dinner service last 2 hours. The first few courses got served within 5-10 minutes of each other and the last courses weren't served until 15-25 minutes after. We were full so we had the 2 courses boxed up minus dessert. Also, not all of our leftovers were boxed and given to us as we requested. We are missing tortillas.Food was a 7.5 out of 10. I've had better mexican food and service from other places. I would only go back to sit at the bar and get drinks, other than that I would skip!

Great spot located on the Blvd just off Woodman with nearby valet for under 20.00. Setting is romantic, modern and clean - very inviting and intimate. Low lights, great date night spot. Waiters are solid, friendly and engaging and crowd seems to be in line with most valley spots. Chips and salsa tower is great! Truly remarkable salsas; loved the chipotle they do with raw egg...if it scares you, man up! Cocktails were decent, not cheap - but fair selection. The bottle service menu leads me to believe it gets going on weekends a little later.Ordered through an assortment of tacos. Fancy, very small and overpriced. At 15 bucks a pair, you'd need 5 orders to get full - but well plated and classy.All in all, not a place I'd stop in for authentic tacos, but definitely a cool date night spot with just the right level of ambiance.

I give it a 4.5 actually. It really depends on what you're hoping for when you go out. It's modern Mexican so it's tapas that are meant to shared. I love sharing but two mini street tacos for $15 is tough to share. The salsa and guac tower for $21 was very delicious. Additionally, we (two people) had two kinds of mini tacos and a 3 small enchilada plate and soda water and with tip it was $105 bucks. Everything was very flavorful. It's decorated beautifully and has a fun vibe. The tables are extremely close together though and it's very loud so difficult to hear who you're eating with. $13 valet available.

Since its Sherman Oaks debut, Jacob Platter has managed Casita to become one of the best upscale Mexican restaurants in the Valley and one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, period. Casita's understatedly stylish ambiance and unforgettable tapa-sized small plates, grilled meats, and playful vegetable mains easily put it in the same league as any Mexican restaurant over the hill, but the restaurant defies any simple comparison. When every bite reflects Casita's commitment to traditional Mexican cooking techniques and ingredient sourcing, there's no one singularly great dish to order. Still, you'd be remiss not to order the unforgettable fish tacos, tostadas, and art-like hibiscus margaritas. House-made tortillas, the salsa tower, and perfectly charred grilled meats demonstrate how much care Casita pours into every meal. Special props to Jacob, who expertly guided us through the vegetarian options to ensure we got exactly what we were looking for. Most vegetarians are aware that bean-centric dishes may not always be vegetarian, as they often include chicken stock. But there were plenty of options for vegetarians, such as the unique plant-based take on tacos. Truly excellent stuff. Ask to be seated in Anwar's section as his immaculate service was impeccable and reminiscent of a 5-star Michelin service joint. Fun Fact: Casita is a sister restaurant to Taisho straight across Ventura Blvd. We can't wait to try!

Thank you Alec, Jayme, Danny & Angel for another amazing happy hour last Saturday. When I first got there I was the only one at the bar and thank you Jayme for keeping me company until my beautiful friend Olivia showed up. By the time it was 6:00pm the place was packed!!!If you are looking for a fun happy hour 7 days a week then this is the "happening" place in Sherman Oaks! I love the bar scene here:)

Jack is the best human to ever exist in the world!! We will definitely be back for Twister!!!

Dinner was great, & the place is a vibe. We loved our server, Estefani, who was super sweet & attentive throughout our meal.