La Casita

La Casita is, for many, the best Mexican restaurant in Vancouver and that’s due to many factors. You don’t need to travel to Mexico to taste its true flavor, they bring you the Mexican flavor. Take the opportunity to enjoy the best authentic Mexican food north of the Rio Grande.

On top of that, the quality of their food lies in the love and care invested during their preparation, in addition to their drinks and customer service.

How they started

The original La Casita was opened by Armando´s Mom in 1990, in small coastal city Powell River, BC. She created a memorable setting and drew a big following by serving delicious, hand made food.

By 1995, she was ready to pass the business on. Armando re-opened the restaurant, added more dining space, and acquired a liquor license. It grew progressively over the years, but in 2002 it really took off.

In 2004, it was time for a new challenge… La Casita Gastown opened its doors! Well, the city did bring many new challenges. Yet, They have managed to keep going strong through it all thanks to their amazing customers.

Armando has since joined the proprietary team and has been a great addition with his vast knowledge of mexican cuisine and top level service experience. He is from Guanajuato Mexico which is known for vegetable production and thus has instilled and element of healthy freshness in his cooking flare.

From Monday to Friday you can enjoy the fixed daily special and day-by-day specials.

MONDAY

BURRITOS $8

Made with flour tortilla, filled with sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese. Plus, either meat or vegetables.
Meats: Beef, Chicken, or Baja Fish.

MARGARITAS $5


TUESDAY

TACOS $4

Made with two corn tortillas. Meats: Carnitas, Beef and Mixed Peppers, Chorizo and Mushrooms, Chicken, Veracruz Fish, or Super Beans. Vegetarian options: Grilled Mixed Veggies or Brunch Eggs.

LOCAL TAPS $6

Drafts On Tap: East Van Brewery Lager, Strange Fellows Pale Ale or Strange Fellows White IPA.


WEDNESDAY

CHICKEN WINGS $8

6 delicious chicken wings with 4 flavors to choose from: BBQ & Chipotle, Hot, Mole, Salt & Peppers.

CORONA $6


THURSDAY

TOSTADAS $9

Choices: Chicken, Beef, Mushroom & Onion, or Ceviche.

100% TEQUILA HIGHBALL $5


FRIDAY

NACHOS $14

Corn deep-fried tortilla nachos, mixed with black beans, cheese, black olives, and mixed peppers; topped with chipotle mayo, sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado, and jalapeño peppers. Toppings: Chicken, Beef or Chorizo.

MODELO ESPECIAL $6


SATURDAY

Weekend Brunch 11:00 hrs until 15:00 hrs

1800 CHILLED COCONUT TEQUILA SHOTS $7


SUNDAY

Weekend Brunch 11 am until 3 pm

DOUBLE CAESAR $8

Ande usted, para que no le cuenten!


Jose Hernandez

My name is Jose Ruben Hernandez Rodriguez, over the last 30 years I have worked for the communications industry in my hometown. I´m a lover and passionate about moving images, I started my career in the early 90's in Radiopolis for a radio station WFM 96.9 as a promo producer, Televisa San Angel within the Quality Control Coordination and as 1AD of Betty Sheridan, who was an important TV Director. In 1997 I started my own company; EnMedio (first communication agency in Mexico) in which I participated as Creative Director and Producer for at least 14 years, implementing successful communications and marketing campaigns for important companies. Since 2007 I am a partner of BF Digital (Boyler Films SC) and Collector Media Makers, working as a video producer, mainly focusing in communications, public relations and marketing areas for different brands-products and companies in Mexico. In 2018 I had the opportunity to work in the documentary Ayotzinapa, el paso de la Tortuga, currently in Netflix, as a post-production supervisor under the production of Bertha Navarro and three-time Academy Award-winning Guillermo del Toro. With this wonderful experience I discovered the importance of documentary filmmaking and that is why I came to study in Vancouver. In September 2023 I graduated from Film Production Program (Diploma) at InFocus Film School. With the aim of expanding my graphics skills, I am currently studying Graphic Design Diploma at VCC Goal. Create pieces that provoke the viewer. Develop, transcend... Grow!