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4030 Gage Ave
Bell, CA 90201

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la Casita Mexicana
Local(323) 773-1898

4030 Gage Ave
Bell, CA 90201

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/108654/bell_ca/la_casita_mexicana.html

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Cenaduria La Casita Mexicana in Bell is a four star Mexican restaurant. This is a great place. This restaurant is good for groups.

User Reviews of la Casita Mexicana

Yelp.com Review - by David B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. I love the staff, the owner chefs and everything about the place. . I have been there twice and I live in Encino so that should tell you what I think. Everything I've had has been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jin y.

5.0 of 5 stars. what can i say that others have not already said? i've been here twice now and can't wait to go back again. their red pipian mole is out of this world. i've had it once at loteria grill and can't ever...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregory H.

5.0 of 5 stars. You can excuse yourself for initially passing over La Casita Mexicana, because this place is located in damn Bell, a place nobody ever intentionally ventures to drive out to except in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jolly c.

5.0 of 5 stars. We are used to burritos, tacos, and quesadillas as typical Mexican food. Now we are more aware of Oaxacan moles. La Casita Mexicana showcases and serves food from the Guadalajaran region of Mexico. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by stacie o.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fresh and authentic as their homeade limonada.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Fiona C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place in an eye opener. Authentic mexican food like I've never had before. If you think of Mexican food as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, even mole, you ain't seen nothing yet!Start with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dao N.

5.0 of 5 stars. You could almost miss this quaint little restaurant in Bell, Ca and not realize there's delicious, reasonably priced food here! i came with a largish group of 9 people, and we easily took up half the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hector D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Is it worth driving to Bell to visit La Casita Mexicana, unless your version of Mexican Food is Taco Bell the answer is no. Perhaps the secret non-menu items may prove differently, but this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cannot say enough good things about this place. I have been here about five times and each time I try something new, and each time I have been so pleased. From the authenticity of the homade corn...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eliot B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Solid, delicious Mexican food. A bit unusual, interesting, worth a try. Their dark mole sauce is fantastic, to my taste buds, and their red and green pepian sauces are a nice and subtle contrast....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Libby R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to Casita since before Mr. Flay stopped by...over 5 years and this place is authentically delicious.First off, my fave beverage is the Agua de Limon con Chia. Best "lemonade" I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this place deserves a second trip. I had the chile de norado, which was excellent and unique in its presentation. Ground beef, raisons and some other ingredients I couldn't make out were stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wine Orgy Part 4 http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/2Slfz4vMxaYwpj4_o0NG2Q/l http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/CLakp_wqzX_YzM_yVWaQHw/l Why am I such a Wine Geek??? Pinot with Wild Mushroom Risotto Syrah...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy K.

2.0 of 5 stars. My stepdad and I went here because we saw it on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network. It was clear during our meal that the Food Network chose this restaurant to "throw down" because the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. As I've mentioned before, having spent a good part of my adult years traveling around Mexico, I am an extremely picky Mexican food eater. La Casita is probably the best Mexican food I've had here in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here because Bobby Flay threw it DOWN here. I had to eat the chile relleno. I thought it was really interesting. It is all vegetarian with cactus and mushrooms. The flavor as robust and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hector J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Chile in Nogada anywhere - Ever -
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Claude Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Totally not what I was expecting but it was pretty good. This place seems a little more upscale than my usual mexican spots and the ingredients used are definitely better quality and more unique....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by a o.

1.0 of 5 stars. WHATS THAT SMELL? OH NO ROTTING RICE !!!!These jerks served me a mole entree with a side of yes.... rotten rice* as the waitress was bringing my plate in for landing a distinct rotten smell slapped my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Irma E.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I had brunch here today. We were in the area and wanted to eat mexican food. I did not want to waste any time. I immediately jumped onto yelp through my phone. Searched "Mexican" and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rockit O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bobby Flay's throwdown got me to bookmark this place a few months ago, and I finally made it down there last night. The food was awesome! I recently took a trip to Mexico City and this place reminded...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheendy E.

4.0 of 5 stars. First....their horchata is the best!!! I've always been so-so about horchata because it was always a hit or miss. Usually the ones that I've tried have been too thick or too cinnamon-y. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Dissapointed

The bean soup was bland. I ordered the mole enchiladas, the red sauce was ok, I've had better. The other two sauces were tasteless. Others ordered the fish, was pretty good, but on the pricey side for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miguel M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love the chips. Very cute, quaint decor. Chile en nogada was delicious, as was the enchiladas tres moles. The food looks as good as it tastes. A very decently priced meal for the quality. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Holy Mole!!!! Ok maybe that is a little cliche but WOW is this good. You start with their chips covered in 3 kinds of mole, green, red and dark red. My favorite is the green. It is light tasting with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jun W.

3.0 of 5 stars. We too fell victim of coming here after watching Flay's Throwdown. To sum it up, it was a rather disappointment. We ordered the chili relleno, of course, and it was just OK. Not spectacular, not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I too was drawn to this place by Throwdown. I have been disappointed before by tracking down Bobby Flay's choices of food legends but this one hits the mark.We arrived at 2PM on a Sunday afternoon. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine O.

4.0 of 5 stars. My sister works at BCBG corporate headquarters, located in industrial and fast-food-saturated Vernon, California. When I was visiting recently, my dad and I went to go have lunch with her. Thanks to a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonia R.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're not of Mexican descent and always wanted GOOD Mexican food, THIS is the place to go to. This place is not your typical fast-food Mexican place, where the food is terribly greasy and doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Watching too. Sounds yummy. i fly over all the time! will have to find a wide spot in the road to land for lunch!
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nic e.

4.0 of 5 stars. A cute little family-run restaurant with amazing homestyle food. I'm no judge of Mexican food, but the my experience here was excellent. Definitely worth driving a little out of your way to reach....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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The Best Kept Secret

Fabulous food, prompt and friendly service, warm atmosphere: this is what I look for in a dining experience. I have been there several times and always walk away happy. I wish they had more space becuase you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mole and pepian. The restaurant is cozy, the food was delicious and reasonably priced, but waiting an hour for food in an empty restaurant ruined the experience.. I'm hoping this was just a one time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick S.

4.0 of 5 stars. WOW some of the best authentic mexican food ive ever had. the mole is the best, try all the flavors when you go, and the mexican fried cheese is so good, i eat so much i get sick. Prices are great and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiser T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the very best in LA. The menu explores various regions of Mexico and stays away from most of the cliches found in other restaraunts. Parking can be a little difficult but if you go to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sofia M.

4.0 of 5 stars. La Casita is a restaurantito, chiquitito in Bell, mostly known for it's mole. They serve their yellow corn chips with three different moles: traditional (which has traces of chocolate or cocoa in it),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is probably the best restaurant I've eaten at.It's so good and so unique that when you eat here; you feel as though you've entered a need food paradigm.I am not yet at a high enough level of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz O.

5.0 of 5 stars. **** UPDATE!!!!****TRY THE WHITE MOLE!!!! O-M-G. The best stuff I have ever allowed in my mouth! Chicken enchilada with WHITE MOLE SAUCE.I promise...YOU will be glad you did!"---------I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Such a great little restaurant... in Bell! I had never even heard of Bell before eating here on the advice of a friend. I had the chile relleno and flan, both of which were very good, as good or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by G M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will happily join the bandwagon on this one. I've been dragging different friends to this place for about a year now, and each person comes away loving it.Unlike most Angelenos, food trumps setting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

5.0 of 5 stars. While I'm sure that Casita Mexicana would be more popular if it wasn't located in Bell, there are plenty of reasons to make the trip out there.The restaurant itself isn't that large for a full service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Authentic Mexican

Do not expect a huge space...this is literally a hole in the wall....an orange one at that! But the food here is really delicious. I have tried their breakfast as well as their lunch/dinner and have never been...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Authentic Mexican Breakfast

The breakfast here is very good. I recommend the huevos rancheros. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You definately have to get the coffee when you have breakfast.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Oska D.

5.0 of 5 stars. The mole is awesome!!!! Thanks fellow yelpers if it wasn't for you I would of never even came here. Went there by myself cause no one was feeling Mole for the day, LOL. It was pretty full when I went...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine W.

5.0 of 5 stars. A real true standout authentic Mexican restaurant in L.A. Plus I love moles, and theirs are so fresh, in all their nutty glory. And it's even better when the rest of the food is outstanding.I got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by noe m.

4.0 of 5 stars. last weekend i went with my fa mily to lacasita mexican food for the first time.the place is small but i had the best taquitos ever.its a small place but is nice and clean.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya L.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE BEST RESTAURANT I HAVE EVER EVER BEEN TO IN LOS ANGELES. Recently, I ate here with my boyfriend and his dad. We went with his dad on high reviews from his dad's friends. Why is it that Mexicans...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Good Coffee! by Manuel T. at InsiderPages

This is a nice place to go and have good chilaquiles and a pot of coffee all to yourself. They serve piloncillo to sweeten your coffee which is made with cinnamon. The chilaquiles are excellent. I usually get...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wes G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow. Just....wow. One of my best friends is from Cudahy, right next door to Bell. Without her I likely would never have discovered this gem. The service was pure hospitality. We were truly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly C.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I'm sitting here finishing off the caramel stuffed churros I brought home from la casita, wondering why there aren't more reviews for this place. Why am I eating these at home? Well, let's just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blanca N.

5.0 of 5 stars. A funny thing happened on our way to dinner last night. My husband and I were in the mood for our favorite Mexican restaurant La Casita Mexican so we decided to make good use of his company car and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's not that many meals where by dessert you are soo giddy it makes you giggle and high five your date because the food is so good. This was one of those meals.Firstly this is not like every...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Not close to average

I went to La Casita last night after reading great reviews about it. Unfortunately, I was very dissapointed to see how small the place was. The waiter was a bit weird and was not very helpful. They forgot our...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by gab c.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was a rainy Super Bowl Sunday. It was also my father 61st birthday and I and my family decided to make the trek to Bell to celebrate. It was the perfect spot for a nice Sunday lunch with family....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jairus R.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're into mole, then this is the spot for you! This is a great little spot if you are craving some good, traditional mexican food. It has a nice atmosphere with an intimate setting. A nice place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Moni K.

5.0 of 5 stars. We found out about this restaurant at the Zocalo panel in December about the Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles...From what we heard there, it sounded worth the trek to Bell -- and it was, even on a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've grown up in California, eating Mexican food from time to time, but I always had the sneaking suspicion that my relationship to Mexican food was misinformed and limited, kind of akin to my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here almost exclusively b/c of Yelp and let me tell you- it was worth it. I've never been to Bell but I was in the neighborhood and happened to have the address on me (ok, so it was slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Rating: 5.5 (out of 10)This is a wonderful little Mexican restaurant off the beating path in the city of Bell. If you're eating there, I suggest the Chile en Nogada, a traditional Mexican dish of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by alex s.

5.0 of 5 stars. este es mi favorito restaurante mexicano. la comida sabe como si estubiera en mexico. no se puede comparar este restaurante con otro.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by christian svanes k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ever since I moved to Los Angeles, I have dreamt of finding a restaurant that serves either haute Mexican cuisine or traditional Mexican fare that is so exquisite and loyal to its roots, that I will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. A friend from work suggested La Casita during lunch today, and it was a fabulous choice! I don't like mole, but he thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread. Many of the menu options are mole...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Abby A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Last summer, I set up a special luncheon at La Casita. Upon our arrival at the restaurant, we started off with either the lemonade with chia seeds or the cactus pear water. While waiting for our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Well prepared specialties from Guadalajara region

This is not just another taco joint. The food of Guadalajara and nearby regions is featured. A must-have: one of the three types of moles (a red, a green, or a traditional brown mole) on enchiladas or with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by david c.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is my favororite sit down mexican restaurant in town and comprises one third of the "chefly" mexican triumvirate which includes babita and la huasteca in lynnwood as the finest mexican dining to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Great Food ! by Lisa S. at InsiderPages

Great Food, good costumer service I was introduced to this restaurant by a friend. What a great recommendation! Starting with the chips with three sauces,it got better with wonderful chile rellenos with pipian...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2005
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traditional mexican with vibrant flavors...
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