Casa Vega
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: (818) 788-4868
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Fulton Avenue
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Casa Vega – by Katherine Turman
The Scene
The dim, festive interior is highlighted by framed bullfighting paintings, faux Tiffany lamps and red vinyl banquettes that host local families, rowdy young partiers and celebrities. Weekends find fans four-deep at the bar in the restaurant's jam-packed front dining room, quaffing potent margaritas, while the overflow are relegated to the eatery's driveway, sans drinks, until capacity permits entry to the bar.
The Food
Combo plates of crispy, tasty tacos and enchiladas with cheesy refried beans are reliable choices on the no-frills menu. Lighter fare includes specialties like the pollo en mole, with chicken simmered in chilies, chocolate and spices, garnished with sesame seeds. The vegetarian Mexican pizza appetizer with black beans, spicy veggie sausage and Parmesan also makes a good entree, especially when paired with chili con queso soup, a tangy and memorably rich broth with gooey cheese. Servers are harried, but speedy.
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Insider Tips
When to GoIf you're hungry, skip prime weekend times from 7pm to 10pm. You're virtually guaranteed an hour or longer wait.
Where to SitUnless you enjoy crowds butting up against your table, avoid booths to either side of the front door in the main room. The space to the right of the bar, in the far left corner, is comparably quiet.
The ExtrasCasa Vega will accommodate special dietary and food preparation requests and substitutions.
User Reviews for Casa Vega
04/20/2008 Posted by sounik1
I was apprehensive about this place, judging from the reviews I saw online. But, the hostess wasn't bad, she even seated us without our full party (2/3 were there, so it wasnt that bad.) The waiter was dismissive but efficient. The only problem is that the tables are so close together your butt might knock someone elses cup over as you try to squeeze out of your booth (almost happened to me tonight!). The carne asada burrito rocked, (but it was almost the same as the burrito at Las Fuentes, but at Las Fuentes its cheaper and there's no wait, ambiance/shi-shi vibe). It's not half bad.
Pros: carne asada burrito
12/29/2007 Posted by vsusa
Best margaritas in town! The chips are really good, too. I think the food is OK and have yet to discover my favorite dish there. I mainly go for the margaritas and the atmosphere. I love the dark decor and comfy booths. It's a great low key date place.
Pros: The margaritas, the atmosphere
Cons: Food is good but not terrific
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