Casa Mexicana

The taste of Mexico meets the fun of Texas. In Bahrain 3 Reviews

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Casa Mexicana, where ‘the taste of Texas meets the fun of Mexico’ is a must-visit for any Tex-Mex food fan. True to its name it resembles a Mexican house – both outside and in – and a very welcoming homestead at that. Apart from the occasional sombrero on the walls it successfully avoids Tex-Mex clichés with its crisp white tablecloths giving a more classy ambience.

The surprisingly large menu offers a true taste of Mexico and a far wider selection than most traditional Tex-Mex venues that tend to be dominated by meaty dishes. There is a wide selection of fish dishes as well as a section especially for vegetarians. The potato quesadilla starter – a corn tortilla filled with mashed potato and deep fried – was delicious and large enough for two, while the arachera steak, Mexican chef Romaldo’s specialty, was cooked to perfection and accompanied by creamy mash, refried beans and Mexican rice. The Hammour Sarandiado with red enchilada sauce was also an excellent way to experience fish cooked in traditional Mexican style. The offer of fried ice cream proved too hard to resist to round off a highly enjoyable evening.

The restaurant is very popular and it is best to reserve a table on a weekend as it fills up quickly, and very early, with families and groups. And if you fancy a nifty hat to go with your margarita for an office night out Casa Mexicana is an especially good place for parties as the pictures of happy sombrero-wearing partygoers, lining the walls testify.

By Time Out Bahrain staff
Time Out Bahrain, 13 January 2009

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Posted by: Marwa on 04 Sep ' 12 at 11:25

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I loved this restaurant, its ambience and food is the best in this country when it comes to Mexican food. I have tried other places but the quality of their food didnt match Casa's. I suggest you go there with a group of friends or when you want a romantic dine in.

Posted by: Curtis on 19 Aug ' 11 at 15:29

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Casa Mexicana was a favorite of mine in the past. However in recent years the quality of the food seems to have slipped a little bit. Although it will cure the immediate craving for a little mexican food, the price you pay later may not be worth it. Ramadan timing is better than most restaurants, allowing for later dining until 1 am. So if you really need to quench that mexican thirst bud go for it but know there are better places in Bahrain open outside of the Ramadan timeframe.

Posted by: Mark on 24 Jun ' 11 at 18:19

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• Best for: Brunch served
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Typical Bahrain attempt at doing foreign food with expected results - almost good, not great. Far better restaurants of this type back in the USA. If you're dying for something from this genre of food, it'll get the job done but don't expect miracles. It's Bahrain, after all.