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Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks is a three star Mexican restaurant. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This restaurant is open late.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been frequenting this joint for as long as I can remember. Its dark, therefore always a celebrity or two hanging out, and the food is good standard Mexican fare. There always seems to be a wait...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good: plenty of parking both in lot and on street and the food was okay.The bad: the decor (way too dark for me) and the service pretty much sucked. We had to flag down our server for everything...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, established Mexican. Can be very busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mood is good!! I really wish those two words rhymed so there would be a more clever way to intro this. The valley was super cheap 3.50. The ambiance you cant find like anything like this in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the ultimate in traditional Mexican food with an authentic vibe. Love the red booths, friendly staff, immaculate kitchen and bumping into A-list celebrities on a nightly basis. BEST...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here many times its a great place to grab a drink and get some good food. It has a good ambiance to it. The only down side to this place is the wait for a table and they just cram too many people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here with my family since I was a kid. Shredded beef tacos are my favorite. The ambiance is great and the service is very attentive. I like the bar but it can get crowded pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just okay. I guess I'll come back when I want to wait an hour and a 1/2 to be seated, (meanwhile "regulars" get seated first even after they've arrived after me), if I am craving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for several years, and never had a negative experience until now. My friend and I came here for a special occasion and received a not so special dining experience. The avocado...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in the valley for over 30 years. This place is on the bottom of the list as far as Mexican restaurants go. I don't know what the big deal is? Maybe because it's in a trendy area. Or maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A popular spot in the 818 for "post-production" margaritas. What you can expect: -Pretty good margaritas-over-priced food that's mediocre-celebrities-an hour wait on a Thursday eveningsAnd if you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do Valley people know what's good or is there just such a small variety of good restaurants that this place gets so many 5 star reviews? (Just kidding Valley people, I envy you and your ample street...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to own stock.I want to steal recipes.I want carnitas.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you need something more than just sex in your adultery, like dinner and drinks, this is the place for you. It's so dimly lit in Casa Vega, you can barely see your own hand in front of your face,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite impressed. Went here after mini golfing mostly for drinks. Vegetarian taquitos and chips were immediately brought out. Split a quesadilla and salad with my friend. Definitely want to come back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went back here the other night and actually enjoyed it quite a bit. I had some beef tacos, which were really really good. The rice & beans are always solid here, and the tostada salad is back....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My old haunt is still in LA and doing well. It is a fun place with decent Mexican food served by Italian servers. Fabulous drinks (although be careful sometimes they are very strong), and an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friends took me to this place on Friday night! Very crowded, but we were seating quite rapidly. The place is a bit dark for my taste, but, it had a great eclectic crowd. Serviice was great and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always crowded! I love their shrimp and crab tostada! Good tequilas(Don Julio Anejo etc) are cheaper than other places that I go to. NICE!Everyone has been working there for so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I go to restaurants for the food, and every time I've been here it hasn't been very memorable in that department. Casa Vega is more of a "see and be seen" Mexican restaurant with Hollywood imports who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I have been coming to CV for years! Hadn't been in awhile so I thought my friend and I could use a good margarita after spending the whole day helping her move. In a nutshell, pretty much most of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the dark atmosphere and food. Old school! Did not like the $17.99 price for a 2 chicken taco combo and the $50 for 3 double margaritas. The waiter upon ordering if we would like doubles which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another good, solid Mexican spot in the valley.Chimichanga isn't on the menu, however the kitchen is more than willing to bust one out if requested. This is, of course, my control when deciding the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega is one of my favorite mexican restaurants. Their salsa is fresh and their chips are hot. The entrees are great. Especially their Chile Rellano and meatball soup or abondigas (I hope I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another classic restaurant. Especially if you grew up in the valley. I have been coming here since I was a baby. My Mom has been coming here since she was a kid. There will always be a soft...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unless you are impressed by a Kevin Federline or former porn star sighting, don't buy into the hype with Casa Vega. In a city with a plethora of excellent mexican food restaurants, Casa Vega is just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is pricey but the 8 dollar margaritas are worth it. If anything, I'll probably just come back for that. I don't think my enchiladas were worth the price either, I could probably get the same...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the habit of performing dirty deeds in Mexican restaurants, Casa Vega is the place for you! These guys take mood lighting to a whole new level; in other words, bring a flashlight.Once...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent neighborhood mexican restaurant. I did enjoy me food here. A little dark inside but I really wasn't here for the decor. Salsa is good and that's VERY important. We order guacamole for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was dark and I was drunk.My friend and I stumbled in here as we were walking home from Smiley's in desperate need of a restroom and another drink. The stoic security guard said we could use the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times cause it's in the neighborhood and the food is decent. i also like the dark decor. But the place is overpriced and somewhat bland. My recent lunch was the enchilada and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible! I've been to Casa Vega 3 times, and each time has proved to be very uncomfortable and unsatisying. The seating is terrible, you can literally listen to the conversations and brush arms with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got here around midnight, atmosphere was cool. Got seated, ordered, got food and drinks that were ok, but never saw our server again...would have ordered more drinks if we would have been served!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega was satisfying after a long Saturday night. I was happy to find a Mexican restaurant that was open and serving food his late. Didn't have to settle for the drive thru. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, let's just start out by saying that when they say darkly lit atmosphere- they were not joking. I'm pretty sure it took me at least 15 minutes to get my eyes adjusted to the very dark room. This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There was a time in my life; between the ex husband, a few waste-of-space men, a few decent ones, losing weight, and meeting last husband (not second; last) that I went out-a lot. And one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega is a Sherman Oaks institution. It's certainly not the best mexican food in the city but there's just something comfortably consistent about it. I don't know why I'm jumping ahead to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat if you were just featured on "Americas Most Wanted". Nobody would recognize you here cuz its soooo dark inside. Food is OK.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the prices are high for their portions, thats the only issue at this place.the food is always great tasting. their tostada dish they give you with dinners taste so good, you will probably ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I eat at Casa Vega once or twice a year, and have been doing so since 2002.Over the years, the food quality has been consistent and passable, SoCal-style mexican food. Good salsa, good sauce, good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm now hopelessly addicted to Casa Vega. Love the carnitas. Love the tostada. Looooooove the margaritas on the rocks with salt. I could go here every week & never tire of their food & the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
food is horrid. the scene is better.eat somewhere else but come here for the afterparty.after this party is the hotel lobby. haha.play on playas.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is no way I will ever give this place five stars because of one single bad, experience. Yeah, yeah, closed minded, whateva! I tried this place many years ago and have thought about giving it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best part of Casa Vega is its service. If this were a matter of customer service alone I'd give it a running high 5! I frequent CV on my lunch hour and they've always been really good about being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you come here for drinks I would give this place 3 stars which I did. I had the margarita which is on par. The girls I came with were a little concerned with my driving after so I was limited to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so you will have to wait a bit for a table, not taking reservations is a pain. But once you get your first Cadillac margarita (and it better be a double) everything is right with the world. When...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come to Casa Vega a lot in the 90's, but it's become a bit too "hipster" for me now. I do love their margaritas (they are on the strong side) and their food is above average, but it's soooo...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
casa vega is my after work go to place. it's always lively and open. i always get either the classic or cadillac margarita with patron...hits the spot. i love the kitschy decor and the friendly staff....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average Mexican food that's overpriced. It's a fun festive environment, albeit you have to wait 45 minutes to get seated. But $20 for enchiladas that are mediocre at best? There are so many good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Popular, crowded, great food - dinner at Casa Vega is always a hit. Darkly lit, sometimes celebrities in attendance, if you like Mexican, you'll like this place. Very old school Mexican cuisine, not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface by saying that I'm not really a barfly/person/hopper, as I only drink one drink, no matter what it is and where I am. But it was Friday night, and a few co-workers and I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My search for a great classic mexican restaurant in the LA area continues. I haven't had any alcohol in a few months, but decided what the hell and ordered a strawberry margarita. Well, I wish I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is kind of overrated but I am a regular. Ahahaa! I'm such a hypocrite! What can I say, it's right down the street from me... The pros are:1) They serve dinner until 2am and I love me a late...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED IT! This is a happening place every day of the week! The bar was very crowded and we had about an hour wait for a table on a Wednesday night!The food and drinks made it worth while! I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From what I can tell, the main attraction of Casa Vega is that so many other people are attracted to it. As far as the food goes, it's pretty forgettable, although the portions are a good size so you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't live in the area, thank GOD!!i'd be found there 5 days a week. Great food, awesome drinks, and best night out of the week is like Sunday's... It's always packed, and food is always served.....
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The bar is lively and my margarita wasn't bad...but that's about the only good thing here. To start, the chips were not very good, the chili con queso was chunky and greasy and hard to scoop up with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE casa vega! I used to live a block away and would come here often... the plates are huge! and you can make it two meals which makes the price all the better. I never parked here, usually park...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I were driving through the area looking for something to eat, and were drawn in by the appearance of an old school Mexican restaurant. We figured it would be a pretty straight forward...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go early!!! Its almost impossiible to find parking and the wait could be over an hour on the weekends but it's worth it!!! double Cadillac margarita and taquitos is all you need.Dont forget to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega is one of those spots that you don't grow sick of. It is a stone's throw away from my boyfriend's house, it is moderately priced, the food is great, the drinks are strong, and the people are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The outside of the restaurant caught my eye, i'm always looking for some good quality mexican food. My bf and i decided to stop in for a margarita on our venture around the city on valentines...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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I've been looking for somewhere to get my margaritas-and-not-necessarily-gourmet-food since moving to Sherman Oaks. I needed something to fill the void left by El Coyote. Two of us stopped into Casa Vega for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The main reasons I like this place are:1. I love a good celeb-sighting (common here on weekdays)2. They have a trio of musicians that walk around serenading people. Other than that, the food is OK but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man, the food is fantastic, the drinks are good, the ambiance is great, but I've never spent so much money on Mexican food!! I love coming here cause I love everything about this place exempt for how...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always busy. Always loud. But they have a delicious veggie burrito and a good margarita. One of my favorite girls-night-out spots. Come early, they don't take reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I go to Casa Vega a couple of times a month. There are a few things to know before you visit. There is often a line, and yes, they over estimate the wait time, usually by double. So,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would say this is probably my favorite mexican restaurant in the Valley. From great atmosphere/decor to a delicious and very satisfying meal, this place has it! The only problem is they don't take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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I recently went to Casa Vega with some out of town guests. I knew it would be crowded on a Friday night at 8pm, but we wall wanted some good Mexican food. I was told from the hostess that there was only a 20...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a devotee of Mexican food. It's part of me really. Not sure if it's the beans, carnitas, or rice that is what drives my spirit. Or if perhaps it is a muddled combination of those items with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was really crowded with a dinner rush on Sunday night at 7pm. I loved the outfits the waitstaff wore... beautiful mexican style dresses on the women, almost-mariachi looking outfits on the men....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty solid Mexican food. The place is always busy and they don't take reservations. Everything I've had is solid. I recommend the carne asada with enchilada combo. Plan your night around it if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classic decor circa 1958. Great margaritas, good salsa and solid traditional Mexican cooking. Prices are high for the genre but not surprising given the reputation or location on Ventura Blvd.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that Jessica Simpson and Nick Lack-ey used to go to must suck right? I mean they are celebrity losers right? Well yes they are losers but this place rocks. Great food which surprisingly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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I don?t get it? They charge a premium for mediocre food and horrible service. My son lives in the area and has taken me there twice. The first time I had a carne asada burrito that was more bean than beef plus...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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I just had a Holiday party with my company at Casa Vega. I can not believe the hurry they were in to kick us out. We were a party of ten and our tab was over $500 and the waiter just came and left it on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here quite a few times. Scene-y but surprisingly fun. Always super busy with a wait time - at least every time I was there we had to wait awhile. Saw some celebrities here. The waiters are all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great bar to sit, eat and drink if you can get a seat. The wait for a table in the restaurant is always long...but the food is very good!
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review based on one evening at the bar, drinking margaritas. So my friend and I were looking for a place to hang out on a Monday night in the Valley. We both had on super casual clothes so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega is, in my opinion, some of the best Mexican food on the planet. I am addicted to their flautas (they come in a delicious chili sauce and sour cream), and they have a tostada salad that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay here is a hint... DO NOT GO HERE FOR ANY DATE NIGHTS!!!!!!! it's crowded and service isn't at it's best. it gets real loud and cramped. but you might see a star or two as soon as your eyes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Some John took me here on a date once . . . the food left much to be desired and by that I mean it was disgusting. I felt bad that he paid for it but he seemed to have enjoyed his order which looked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
strong margaritas. my gf lives around the corner from this place so we just walk in from time to time. the BIG SECRET... is that when they tell you the wait is "45 minutes" and you are prompted to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Casa Vega even though it's dark and loud. The margaritas are fabulous!!! They serve more than just your typical cheese enchilada and fajitas. I can get things here that I won't find at other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To the people that say CV is for "Hollywood hipsters" then you really must have crawled from underneath a rock b/c there was nothing hip about that place or the people in it. Just valley strippers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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this place is awesome, i used to go all the time (including 3 visits in one day on one occasion) when my friends lived in sherman oaks and i still make the trip from santa monica whenever i can. the wait is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's an entire department in my office that had lunches together at Casa Vega every other week or so, yet I had never managed to make it into one of these coveted "work" outings. Last Friday, one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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I have drank a lot of different kinds of margarita's from here to Puerto...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was a bit worried about this place because it is a bit "Hollywood." Anytime you go there you are almost guaranteed to see a celeb. A great thing about it: it's open really late. We went here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the dishes I've tried are decent, but pretty overpriced. I would go more often, but I really get tired of the too-cool-for-school bullshit that 90% of those that frequent the place exude....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is OK, but boy are the servers RUDE! I went there for a bday dinner for a party of 10 . Bday girl set reservation ahead of time and was told she would be taken care of. Upon arrival, they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE CASA VEGA.This place has been around for years. It's got some of the best Mexican food ever. DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU ARE OK WITH WAITING FOR A TABLE. It is packed every night of the week....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uh yeah, one of those most ridiculous Mexican restaurants I've been to by far. For starters, the service was horrid. My party of 10 had to wait for two hours until we were seated. Okay, maybe it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took an out of town friend here for some much needed girlie gossip, mexi-grub and margaritas. First off let me be the umpteenth person to tell you that the bartender makes the drinks SO STRONG you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is awesome, although it's not a great date spot, it's way too loud and too dark. The drinks are strong, I tried the strawberry margarita it's deli =) The enchilada plate is pretty decent,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've now been to Casa Vega a couple of times and I still feel like this casa is mediocre. The best part of Casa Vega is the old-school atmosphere created by the red vinyl seating and dark, cramped...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The good: Margaritas are amazingly huge and delicious, especially the watermelon one. Mmmm mmmm mmm!The bad: Damn the food sucked. I ordered sopes and they tasted like a mix of dogmeat and cardboard....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time out at this place with my drunken girls, holla! ( Wait do people still freaking say that lol?)Very, hole-in-the-wally with quirk kinda place. On a Friday night the bar was PACKED so you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the margaritas. The service was okay. The food was pretty mediocre for the prices and the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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This place is a testament to the stupidity of diners or the triumph of a great location over quality. Good atmosphere, average food, and prices that are not outrageously high but you can go elsewhere and pay...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the Happy Hour margaritas only...the food sucks! Add 1 star for the fun of sitting at the bar watching people come into the dark (seriously pitch black) room from the bright sunlight....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to view places that boast about their portions with mild humor. Like, "You think this is going to scare me?" Or, "HA! I love how they think I'm an amateur at this..."Casa Vega is slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ill get this done fast.It's always packed because the place is that damn good, shit, note the obvious signs people. Anyone complaining about the food is an idiot. I dont give a shit who you are. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is yummy and the margaritas even better! Drinks are a bit pricey but definitely worth it. The staff is friendly, especially the bartender. He's hilarious. One time he gave us a free drink...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having moved here from Texas I'm pretty particular about my Mexican. Having lived here two and a half years now, I can say with conviction that Casa Vega is the best. AAA for their margaritas,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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I have been here many times. They always say the wait will be about 40 minutes (you'll see...) but I have never waited more than 10 minutes (you'll see...). The food is good, the ambiance is great, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A on the margaritas, but the food is alright. I have a friend that loves the place so I go once in a while, but prolly wouldnt if it wasnt for him. The wait is outa control unless you get there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the food already! This place is all about the bar!Was there early to get a good seat at the bar for the 1st game of the NBA Finals. Friendly people all over the place, everyone is mingling and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The lower your expectations, the more you will enjoy this place. Once you get a seat at the bar, hold on to it, because you've got at least another hour and half before you'll get seated at a table....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As you sit and wait an astounding 40 minutes for your table, you can watch the Bentley wait in the valet line along with the Porsche right behind him. For a hole in the wall Mexican food restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A year ago I would have rated it higher- Casa Vega's high prices and extremely poor service have caught up with them. I had lunch there last Sunday and it was pretty bad all the way around- the food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated a go-go. Bland, greasy food. Poorly made margaritas. So dark you can't see what you're eating (suspicious, no?). Pushy get-you-out-in-a-hurry staff.Oh yeah, and too expensive, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NO NO NO. This place is a JOKE! the food is awful, the wait is awful, people only come here because there are famous people here from time to time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so i love love love mexican food and this place has some of the best i've tried in the valley. sure, they're on the pricey side but a lot of the entrees can be shared because they give you so much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for eating and drinking in darkness.3 stars for loud/busy/packed weekend nights. Call me stuffy, but when I go out to eat I like to actually be able to talk and not hear people yelling...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Work nearby so have only had lunch there and it's always been pretty delicious. (Can't comment on the nighttime crowd, etc., which seems to be a point of contention among other reviewers.) YUMMY...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People, you don't go to Casa Vega for the food. You don't even go there simply to get a good margarita. You go to Casa Vega because you want to bask in the trendy, packed, noisy, ridden with beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega is overrated. It's too trendy and it's a meat market. The food is not that bad, though. I like how fresh their seafood is. Great chips and salsa. Wonderful margaritas. Decor is nice and dim....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega is the scene of the WORST DATE I've had in my life, which I'll tell you about first before giving you my review.On our 3rd date, "Bridget" and I head with a friend of hers and his gf to Casa...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their queso fundido here. It has the perfect amount of chorizo mixed in with their delicious cheeses. I always come here to get this appetizer. Casa Vega also has great carnitas burritos and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars in my book. Great authentic Mexi food. Their starter tostada salad with the refreid beans is soooo good. They menu is very deep-tons of different types of enchiladas with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Im Korean, meaning i can handle salty, spicy, and msg. If jmfk says its salty, its mf'ing salty. I had Casa Vega for dinner, and its been 4 hours and im still downing cups of water, only to be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One star for my 100th review. 1st off, it took forever and a half for our inattentive server to show up. Saltiest food ever. The chips & salsa should have been an indication of how salty the rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was flat out awful. Can we all agree that this place is just a scene? I can sit here and list numerous reasons why this place is bad but I'll touch up on the most important issues....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We visited from SF and our friends living in Da' Sherm said this was the best place for Mexican food. They didn't lie. Food was good all around. Funny thing happened, after the third margarita...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I hope - SERIOUSLY - that the Casa Vega folks will read this and take it seriously...Most Americans are not shallow dicks. If you serve mediocre tex-mex at $20 bucks a plate, at least...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
- Long wait- Margaritas sucked (if you can believe that)- food was SO salty (& i like salt.) i had to take a sip of water after each bite & it wasnt just my food it was everything..- overpriced i dont...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the darkest restaurants I've ever been to. I went in for lunch at 12pm and it took my eyes about 10 minutes to adjust. That's not a bad thing, though. It's a great place to escape...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look, this place is what it is-- an awesome dark den hide-out for scorching LA August afternoons when nothing but a tasty, heavy combo platter and some cold beers will do. Just be sure to mark out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the oven burrito, people!One of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles.Don't worry, they estimate high when they tell you how long the wait for a table will be-- they say 40 minutes but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after getting off to a shaky start, this place wowed my taste buds. I didn't care for the margarita on the rocks, the guacamole was not impressive BUT then came the soup which was addictive. next...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dark, cheesy, but fun Mexican restaurant. It used to be better... and friendlier. Now they move you right on through. At one time, the hostesses were nice. Last few times it seemed like they've seated...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before I moved to LA, I used to wonder why people in this city were so fond of dark Mexican restaurants with no windows and lots of bad art on the walls.14 years later, I realize that one needs a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always enjoyed this place. The food is decent, not great. However, the margaritas are usually VERY strong and the vibe is cool. I went here on December 29th with 6 friends and we had a good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, dimly lit Mexican restaurant with a real feel. My friend and I swung in here while running errands and both had tostada salads-- her the avocado, me the chicken one (it had a fancier name...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, don't go here. If you are looking for great cocktails, don't go here. If you can't afford $16 for a tall cadillac margarita with well tequilla, don't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would they just open another location on the other side of the hill!!!No me gusta driving Laurel Canyon after more than two margaritas at this holy house of margaritas!!!Great burritos bt-dub.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday. we had strawberry margarita's ordered some really good food and some guy came over and sang to us. i thought it was great for a really nice romantic birthday. casa vega...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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I just got home from eating at Casa Vega. It cost me and my girl friend over $70.00 and the food was garbage, it was worst than garbage. My girlfriend went right to the bathroom and sat on the toilet for over...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega is at the top of my Mexican food adventures. First off, the Margarita's are strong, they have a little wind up toy bull that let walk across the bar, and you can always catch a porn star or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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I ended up eating here one night with some co-workers and it was fantastic. Their was about a 20 minute wait so by the time we got seated i was super hungry. It was totally worth the wait. The food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Me and my husband went their one night and i loved it, the food, margaritas, everything about it. You'll feel comftroble their. Our waiter LEO was faboulous too!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Ok, I can't really speak about the service because the owner was a client and I'm sure that his staff went out of the way to make us feel wanted. But, man! The food is always great and they've got margaritas...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! Strawberry margarita is delish. I recommend the spinach enchilada mucho mucho. The decor is moody, dramatic, and dark. The salsa is good. What's not to love? Ole!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What? This place was a cross between a strip club and a Vegas casino. The margaritas were surprisingly bad for a Mexican restaurant. The food was plentiful and nothing better than you would find at a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am from Texas, as yall know and I have been searching for the best Mexican Resturant in town and Casa Vega is the best. Thank Goodness I finally found Mexican Food close to my Texas Heart.Its a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had the same experience as Victoria C! READ THIS BEFORE YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY AT THIS CRUMMY RESTAURANT. I've been here before too - it's a staple of the mediocre Tex-Mex, decent margarita joints...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
how do i love thee casa vega? let me count the ways...this is my favorite hole-in-the-wall mexican place. the margaritas are so strong and so good...just one and you'll need a sober driver! the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to have a few cocktails and dinner. Might want to get there early to avoid the huge crowds. Thursday night seems to be the most popular.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Or, as a friend of mine calls it when he's drunk, Vasa Kega.Ever wonder what happens to washed-up 80s rockers who are so obscure they can't even get a table at the Rainbow? If so, well, welcome to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
READ THIS BEFORE GOING TO CASA VEGA!!!I have gone to Casa Vega for years and have always like going... until last Thursday night. I WILL NEVER GO BACK AGAIN.I went with two friends for my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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The food at Casa Vega has always been exceptional. The service is inconsistent. I've waited as long as 10 minutes to be greeted and my water doesn't always get refilled as quickly as I'd like. I'm also not a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Up until about a few months ago, I hadn't been to Casa Vega in a couple of years, and probably won't go again for quite sometime. Perhaps, it is because I try not to eat Mexican Food too often, or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say this is an entirely un-biased review as everytime I have gone to Casa Vega for dinner or lunch whathaveyou I have always started with a margarita so by the time the food comes I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason Casa doesn't get five stars is because the wait time always blows! But it's worth the 45 minute wait when you get toasted off of one margarita. You have to order food to get a table...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I braved the trek over the hill and finally tried a restaurant in the Valley. Okay, okay, I know Sherman Oaks is only the very edge of the Valley, but baby steps for this Westsider. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega is cool but not the best, yes, it's dark but you get used to it.Yes the margaritas are pretty good but you can find better elsewhere.Some of the clientele are those Uber trendoids who won't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons to love Casa Vega:1) Great margaritas.2) Good food.3) Sometimes it's so dark you can barely read the menu.Reasons not to love Casa Vega:1) The waiting times get longer every year as more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome! I'd recommend the shredded beef special oven burrito with sour cream. Then when you get it, poor some of the salsa that they give you with your chips right on top of it. Not to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Ok people, I've read the reviews and it's time for all you all to know what's the real deal with this place. I started eating here, 1st time at lunch, over 20 years ago. Number 1. they still have 6 servers...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casa Vega is the bomb. Sure the wait is out of control ridiculous 7 days a week, but it's just b/c the food is so good. Sometimes, it's just worth the wait. Though one of the times my roommate and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here. The chips and salsa are delicious and so is everything else I have tried. I also like the dark and cozy-ish atmosphere in there. But it's the food that earns this place the 4...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a joke. It's always way too crowded and loud, the drinks are not that great and neither is the food... and the people? Talk about pretentious! Just some Valley kids (and a few washed out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the place. If I lived closer I would go more often. I like how its dark always. Yeah there is always a wait, but to me its worth it. I do like the food there. I have told other people about it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For mexican food: Pretty CrappyFor meeting new people at the bar after work: Pretty good for the valleyFor wait times (vallet and table): Pretty bad for the valleySo if you like the hollywood working...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminded me of why I love working in Hollywood. I love being surrounded by all the schmooze. Everyone works in tv, the guy next to me at the bar was a screenwriter, the bartender confessed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say this, I'm really not a fan of Mexican food. In fact, you could even say that I strongly dislike it. The mere thought of how burritos are made and eaten gross me out. It's just a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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ok, to be honest, the food here is awesome, they give you plenty and it is SOOO good. you ready for the cons? they are very high, its mexician food for gods sake, 5 of us costed $109.00 and 1 person had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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I was happy when I moved back to Sherman Oaks so that I could again go to Casa Vega on a regular basis. The margaritas are great and I have never had one bad meal there. However, the hostess are so rude and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reminds me of El Coyote on Beverly; sort of the Valley version... except I haven't eaten here so I can't speak to their food. But the bar is cool - and was packed when I was there. Old-school Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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the atmosphere and drinks at this place are great! you will have to wait to get in, but it is usually worth it. the food is not so good. definitely don't go for the food.
menupages.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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And Found totally lacking. At first, we though the rude service was a gimmick, you know, like those '50's places. But it wasn't. And only after we received plates of subpar mexican food (which I was hoping...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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I lauged when I read the last review, the reviewer obviously hasn't a clue about how much things should or shouldn't cost or taste!! I go to this place at least once a week, so I feel I must defend it! First,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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not great, but good. fun place to hang and chill. good time in general
menupages.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh!! The Vega!! I miss this place!! One of the best margaritas in the Valley not to mention a damn good Tostada salad!! Bartenders are friendly and there is always a celeb sighting (sat next to Josh...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time there was a restaurant named Casa Vega. It was populated by people who lived in the neighborhood - a family restaurant. The food was excellent, there was never a wait, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Out of laziness or indecision, I almost always order whatever the house recommends. In this instance, there is only one item recommended by the menu: a Crab and Shrimp enchillada. This thing was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the bottom line, good drinks, okay food. I'm a stickler on authentic mexican food, and this is not quite it.It's a little too trendy. I didn't know the Valley could do such a thing.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been going to this restaurant probably since it first opened way back when. The first memory I have of eating at a restaurant would probably be sitting in one of their larger red booths...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I see this got mixed reviews but we love it here. The food is fairly good but we really go for the margarita's the bartender knows just the way we like them and mixes up a batch for us flawlessly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooo UN-Feng Shui. You literally walk into a pitch dark room, and by the time your eyes focus, you realize you are at a dead end facing the bar, and you cant decide which way to turn....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
VERY dark, mediocre food, exceedingly strong margaritas. I guess people go here for the scene, but how did such a "scene" develop? It's a mystery to me. I've had nothing but good times here, yet can't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! It tends to get really crowded and can be a long wait if you don't get there early enough, but well worth the wait! The waiters are friendly but stay out of their way! If you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah ... Casa DateRape, as I lovingly refer to it. I have been there only once on a blind date with a douchebag. No -- nothing scary happened with the boy, nor with the food. But neither were great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's small, dark, and the food is good but not great. they do however use real crab in their seafood enchiladas, skip the weird half warm half cold salad. every time i have been to this place or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time here, I was pushed back on the wait list because the Olsen twins showed up on a Sadie Hawkins double date thing. I was thankful that the owner gave us a round of margaritas to make up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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i live close to this restaurant and eat here often, but i was appalled at my experience last night. we were initially told the wait would be an hour to an hour and a half for our 9 person party. naturally, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm bored with Mexican food. Mind you, it's good, but after living in Texas for 6 years, as well as traveling extensively through the border states, it's hard for me to find anything on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
been here several times. Food is really good and the interior of the place is like stepping back into a time machine. Very dark inside which I like because it makes me much better looking! Just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced enchiladas and Cuba Gooding Jr....viva Mexico
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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On Dec.16, 2006 my husband, son and myself drove up the parking area and asked the valet guy if the place was full. It was about 930pm. The valet guy was kind enough to run in and check. He came out and said...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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i used to get carpet-bombed on a regular basis at this el-dive-o. the only thing worse than the food was the service. the place always smelled of burnt fat and chender. my advice, do your quality drinking...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
very dark, crowded. They brought me the wrong item, but I didn't feel like sending it back and waiting. The burrito was not very good. I would go after work for drinks, but never for dinner. If...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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I can only say if you think Casa Vega has anything to offer you have never left S.O. or the Valley. Over priced terrible food, worse service. Do yourself a favor don't ask questions as to what is in the Marg....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had lived in the area for over ten years but had never been there. A friend wanted to have lunch on Saturday and since I had never been there, she suggested I had to try it. She said the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the dark atmosphere and the coconut margaritas are yummy. Burritos are huge and good, too, and I always see cute guys hanging at the bar. A fun place!
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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I live very close to Casa Vega and have been there many many occasions on a friday or saturday when I was packed into the bar to wait for my table. Last TUESDAY I went to the restaurant with my husband at 8pm....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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I have only tried one dish here in three visits but it is so good I can't get myself to order anything else,so this is only a review of the Mexican steak (I can't remember the name in Spanish,just ask for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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We had a great time there. It is a little retro-1960's rat pack in its decor/lighting, but that sort of ads to its personality. The food is good, but we liked it mainly as a good hangout with friends/laughs. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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I have been going to Casa Vega for over 20 years. The food and service is always great. I personally know the owner and to throw out baseless accusations against him is totally unfair and innappropriate, not...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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First of all, we all know the food is just o.k. We were in the area and decided to have a few margaritas just to take the edge off of a long day. We had extra time to hang and wait for a table, so we did....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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First of all, we all know the food is just o.k. We were in the area and decided to have a few margaritas just to take the edge off of a long day. We had extra time to hang and wait for a table, so we did....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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I won't say its bad. The best thing there are the chips and salsa (guacamole dip is pasty). The food was ok, but i expected more. Prices and serv. ok.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Hate that you always have to wait an hour to get a table here...but the food is good. Embarrassed that the employees have to wear such ridiculous outfits, but nonetheless, the service is good. Prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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I'm confused, why all the hype about this place? The food is average at best, nothing truly new or inventive or even all that flavorful. Its definitely a place to see and be seen but other than that, its not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
READ YOUR BANK STATEMENTS EVERY MONTH!!I visited Casa Vega last month and paid by Credit Card. However, I wrote "CASH" on the TIP LINE and left a cash tip on the table. When I received my bank...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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I heard a lot of good things about this place but when I finally went there it was bad. First of all everyone working there looked like their puppies had all been murdered, mopy and lathargic. We ordered some...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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This place always has a wait and the food is just awful. However, the drinks are great and the atmosphere is too.
menupages.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I frequented Casa Vega for a while and still occasionally order take-out for my pregnant wife. The food is acceptable but not great, the line is usually way too long, and the margaritas are sub-part....
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DARK AND MOODY MEETS MEXICANEVER WANT TO GO TO A THROW BACK BAR AND HAVE A KICK ASS MARGI? WELL TAKE THE CELL CALL THE GIRLS AND AFTER A DAY OF SHOPPING AT THE VINTAGE STORES ALONG VENTURA, HIT CASA...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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This place is so good!!! the mexican food here comes in big portions, probably enough for two people!!It's somewhat on the expensive side but you are guaranteed not to let that affect your tastebuds!!it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live down the street from this place so it was a regular haunt. My favorite thing to do was to go there on a bright sunny day for lunch because as you pass through the door it was like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend highly recommend this place to me. I think he was on drugs. The margaritas are strong, the food's just ok though I love their fried ice cream. Parking sucks all the time. Even valet can't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to dine and dish. The food is average to above average (the pollo en mole and carnitas de puerco are great), but the margaritas are excellent! Yes, they do come out of a tap,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit overrated, but the food is decent and the service is good. A bit overrated and like someone else said the food is not memorable. I go every now and then when we're in Sherman Oaks. The prices...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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The wait time usually ranges 30min-1hr, so get there early. The mixed drinks are very good here, and the cost of the food and drinks aren't so bad either. If you want "real" Mexican food, this may not be the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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All I can say is "Wow." The drinks are great (just the house margarita alone will give you a buzz). The food and atmosphere certainly makes up for the sometimes crowded scene at the bar. If you want to get a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a fun place to go (hey! we saw that guy that shuffled around as the mailroom clerk on Just Shoot Me), but the food's really not all that memorable. The margaritas must've been strong (unless my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like to drink?Do you like to eat?Do you like lots of people to look at and flirt with?If you do then you will dig Casa Vega. The margs are fantastic, the food is a bit pricey for what it is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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The food is good, the drinks are good, and the people in there are interesting to watch. The only draw back is that this place seems to always be jam packed, but it is worth the wait as others have mentioned.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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It's surprising to find such a beautiful and colorful crowd in this Studio City hole in the wall. The margaritas are expensive but done well. And the food is surprisingly good. However, you should go to Casa...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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We tried casa vega on a Thursday evening with a group of friends. I was a little skeptical because of some of the reviews on this site but we were pleasantly surprised. We had great service, great food and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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Although Casa Vega is always crawling with people, a few bucks to the restaurant manager might get you seated faster.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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Great flavor. Prompt seating. They were not stingy with their portions.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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I brought my friend for lunch. Although the margaritas tasted good, they called the drink a double (joke) and it cost $27.50 for two. The food was even worse. The pork tostada had about 5 little pieces of meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here it was the pull of the giant topiary CV in front. It takes a rare kind to feel completely at home at casa vega, from the dimly lit booths with under-aged girls canoodling...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The killer margaritas will make it hard to stand, so pull up a bar stool and get ready for some prime people watching. If it were not for the lack of slot machines, you would swear you were in Vegas....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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From tacky "CV" topiary out front to the cheesey interior, this is the place to go to let your hair down, have good Mexican food, and let go of any pretense. Too bad they added those twinkly white lights...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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Anyone who says the food here is bad, is just plain crazy. I have been going to Casa Vega for over 7 years and I have never had a bad meal! The service is fast once you get seated which can take a while on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2005
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i don't know how this place hasn't closed yet. the food is greasy and unappetizing, the service is SLOW and the prices are too high for the caliber of food that it is. the fames margaritas aren't any better...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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A very famous restraurant right on a very famous street, just down the road from the bowling alley cameron diaz and justin timberlake had their first date!! The traditional burritos were filled with meat and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Too crowded and too over-rated. The margaritas come from a tap and therefore leave something to be desired. *** Since I wrote the above I have gone back a few times and it was much improved. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was never too impressed with the food here. But there are a lot of slutty wanna be actresses hanging around the bar. So if that's your thing, tack on the ponytail and go to it, producer.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good to bring an ugly date since it's dark here and the margartias are killer, so everyone looks good after a couple. the burriots are fantastic and i am a pretty picky burrito eater. usually there's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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I love this place, it is one of my favorite places for Mexican food, and I am a Mexican food connoseiur! This place is not for those watching their diet however... go hungry!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2005
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it's a very famous mexican restaurant in the city that's why it's very crowded and noisy all the time. But food is really good. It's a kool hang out for friends, family, celebrations. But it's quite noicy for...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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The food is amazing and the service stinks! Its always been this way and it will always be this way! The bartenders are great and the servers at the table are horrible. The food and Margs are some of the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2005
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Casa Vega has everything going for it. The restaurant is beautiful in it's decor, exquisite art work! The bartender and wait staff are so cordiale. Look for the owner over your shoulder making the rounds and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2004
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If you like margaritas, this place makes pretty good ones. All kinds of flavors and all kinds of tequila. Tables are reserved for diners only and the bar area is kinda small on the weekends. Even smaller when...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2004
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Casa Vega is a little far for me to go, but occasionally I'll make the extra trip for the delicious mole. The servers have always been extremely pleasant, and once you get seated the service is almost...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2004
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I've never been to a Mexican resturant where the servers were so attentive. There must've been 2-3 that were constantly scoping out our needs. There's always a wait to get in (and they won't even let you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2003
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I am 33 and have been going here since I was 6 years old. Great tostada salad starts your meal. The salad is the best I have had. The enchiladas are awesome as are the drinks. This is truly a fun place with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2003
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My personal mecca. I take every opportunity to spend some time a t the bar ar Casa Vega. I have spent a bit of time under it as well. Tell the bartyenders jokes in Spanish and your home! Absolutely the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2003
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ths bar is always too crowded, and it's a pick-up joint, in my opinion. the enchiladas are great, i'll say that! but that's about it. the drinks are waaaaaaaayyyy too strong, they taste horrible. and the bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2003
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This place had the best maragritas in L.A. The appetizers and entrees are all fabulous and I am picky about Mexican food. You can't just throw cheese on something, stick it under a broiler and call it Mexican.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2003
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If you're patient, it's worth the wait standing outside. My first couple of visits to Casa Vega we put our name down for a table and we were allowed right in to wait for the bar. The last time we weren't so...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2003
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Casa Vega is the BEST Mexican food in Los Angeles!!! The atmosphere is incredible, the staff is very friendly and the margaritas are to die for. There is always a wait but it's well worth it! Every time I go I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Compared to many other places in LA, Casa Vega is minimal at best. The taste of the food is questionable, but the drinks are good. All I know is that 3 nice guys (strangers) came up and bought $30 work of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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Before each meal, you are served a small tostada salad which is to die for. It's delicious and fresh and strictly vegetarian. The food is delicious, but it's so dark in the restaurant that you can never see...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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The last 2 times I tried to eat there we were told we had to wait outside and could not go to the bar to have a margarita??? I watch the hostess let 10 people in and she was rude and said they were going to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2003
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casa vega - the best place to hang hungover. Dark cool and sweet margs to get through the rough hours of the day after. waiters are fast moving and don't wait for your order but yell OH SENOR! and they seem to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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Casa Vega used to be great. Unfortunately they have gotten way ahead of themselves The prices have gotten out of hand for what it is. And they are RUDE. We went on a Sunday afternoon, 4:30Pm and wanted a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2002
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Tried this place due to readership ratings - am not sure what they were thinking, this place serves AVERAGE Mexican fare. Better options are available, no doubt.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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Casa Vega is one of the greatest mexican food joints there is! When you first walk in you will think you have gone blind, but once your eyes adjust to the dark atmosphere, prepare for old world mexican charm...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2002
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Casa Vega has it all: The lighting, the food, the service, the margs....it's fantastic. The wait is always L-O-N-G, but those margaritas make up for it. After a few, you may even decide to skip dinner. Check...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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The food here is great and the atmosphere is happening. Servings are huge--try their burritos and they're quesadillas! You can wait at the bar before being seated. One thing to be aware of, make sure all of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Dark and a little cramped, but the margaritas are worth it! Not weak but not too strong. Great for afterwork relaxation.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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I tried this place and afterwards tried to figure out why it is so popular. The food was not bad, but it was far from exceptional. After reviewing the posts, it appears many talk about the Margaritas more than...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2002
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good restaurant overall. i think it's a bit overrated. some menu options were covered in odd cheese choices, IMHO. bit expensive
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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I have been going to Casa Vega since junior high, and it seems to get better with age. Don't go there if you're starving, as you might have to wait over an hour for a table. Do go there if you are in the mood...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2002
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What do you do when it's late at night and you're in the mood to indulge? You slip into the very dim Casa Vega for a tart margarita and lip-smacking plate of nachos. A great place to go with friends or your...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2002
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Great food and drinks in a sexy romantic I don't want the world to see me atmosphere. When your eyes adjust to the dark look at who is at the table next to you, I bet you recognize them.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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The food is very good, but the margaritas are fantastic. On a Friday or Saturday night, you may have to wait an hour or more for a table, but the eclectic crowd is perfect for people watching, and the drinks...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2002
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Every neighborhood needs a friendly dive that's open until 2am, and Casa Vega has been the local favorite for nearly half a century. A faux-weathered adobe exterior conceals red Naugahyde booths lurking among...
frommers.com - user review
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casa vega: best place to conduct an illicit affair...
epinions.com - user review
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this valley favorite---beloved by loyal neighborhood regulars, a few celebrities and folks looking for a bargain---has been around since 1958 and founder rafael ray vega and family still operate the joint. one...
gayot.com - user review
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when traveling to casa vega, you must bring your appetite for good mexican cuisine--and military issue night vision gear...
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