If you're looking to go to Casa Blanca, go to the one in Andover Center NOT North Andover.
1. Service wasn't great as we had to hail the bartender down each time
2. The food was okay, the rice and chicken mole enchaladas really should've been much better in taste
3. Margaritas were really weak, so my friend and I switched to beer
4. Overall, skip this location and go to their Andover location for fantastic service and better food
The food is ok, hot tortilla chips are good with the homemade tasting salsas. Too bad they won't take call aheads or reservations.  I tried to get a reservation for 8 people for a Friday night the day before for a birthday celebration but no way.  "We don't take reservations for Friday or Saturday night.  Come at 5:30 to get in by 7."  I don't think so. What is it with restaurants these days? If I can plan ahead for a large party, why can't they take a reservation?  They don't even have room for 8 people to wait, and its not that good that  want to wait an hour and a half.
Review Source:This is my favorite Mexican restaurant and one of the only things I miss about living in MA. Â
I had the pleasure of eating here several times and I was usually happy w/ the food. Â I LOVE their brochetas and pollo pepe although the brochetas were sometimes overly oily. Â I've had better salsa at other restaurants- they are kinda lacking in flavor.
The service was usually good and they were always good at refilling the chips & salsa which kept my boyfriend happy. Â
The prices are good and you get a lot of food. Â
The decor at the North Andover location isn't as nice as North Billerica's but I preferred the food in North Andover. Â
The parking lot can be a pain but once your tummy tastes the deliciousness that awaits, you'll forget about the hassle.
Casa Blanca is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. The food is always delicious and cooked perfectly. I love that they serve FREE homemade chips and salsa. i have never been disappointed. The drinks are good, great size for a great price.
I have never received poor service. The wait staff is always very friendly and on top of everything.
If you "like" casa Blanca on Facebook you can be entered into a weekly drawing to win a $25 gift certificate.
the only downfall is the parking lot is kind of small, but the service and food makes up for it!
Ok so the decor is plain. But it's clean. This IS a Mexican family restaurant after all. The chips are warm and fresh and plentiful. Three sauces. The dishes are fresh and loaded with quality food. Great mole sauce! Good drinks and tasty and reasonably priced compared to others in the area, though they don't quite make a frozen anything quite right (more like chunky.)
Had an amazingly good waitress named Amanda. She even tended to our little son. Minus one star for lack of parking and the chunky ice in drink. Otherwise fantastic.
Casa Blanca is situated next to the Lawrence Airport, so if you arrive at night and see flashing lights, you are not losing your mind. Â The parking situation may help you with that, though. Â One of our party, arriving after us, had to wait fifteen minutes for a spot to open up. Â If you can carpool to this place on a busy Friday night, do so.
The interior of the restaurant is pleasant, well light and has enough seating for groups. Â The waitstaff was helpful and attentive, and patient when told that we had to wait for another person. Â
We were pleased with the warm chips brought to the table, but the accompanying salsas were watery and bland, even the hot salsa. Â I ordered the fish tacos. They came with three tacos, beans, rice, cabbage, pico de gallo and "white sauce." The rice and beans arrived in cups made of fried corn tortillas. Â The beans were delicious. I ate them, fried cup and all. Â I could find no fault with the fish tacos, although not spectacular, the ingredients were fresh tasting. I'd call this a safe bet. The rice was bland, but freshly made. Â
The bar was very popular. Â At the entrance there is a locked, glass display of specialty Mexican liquors. Â
Next time in the area, I'd consider returning to Casa Blanca to try more of the offerings.
So I went here, fairly late, around 9. Didn't think I would be able to get a table with the person I was with. They came over to the hostess stand and said no problem! Walked us in the back room by the bar and sat us at a booth. Our server, was a women who was very friendly! I ended up getting the chicken fajita's with the soft corn tortilla and shared them with the person I was with. This was enough food for the two of us. They also bring over chips with 3 different salsa's. I got a mojito- nothing crazy though. The food was very good and service was great. Would definitely go back.
Review Source:Absolutely terrible! Â We still make jokes about having gone here. It got one star because the beer was frosty cold otherwise I could not give it any stars! :( Â We had fajitas for two, WAY over priced and it tasted like it had been overcooked the day before a reheated for sizzle for us. Â It literally stuck to the cast iron pan. Everything with it was blah, bland! Â Our son visiting from AZ just rolled his eyes and laughed. Atmosphere minimally ok and service was fine but....food is not a priority with them. Makes Cafe Azteca in Lawrence seem like such a gourmet at fast food prices!
Review Source:I went here for the first time, a early dinner it was.  The place looks clean and was very slow, but it was early.  The server came out with hot chips and a three different dips.  The plan salsa was a bit watered down but wasn't that bad of  a flavor.  I ordered the ground beef chimichanga with beans and rice, my friend ordered a shredded beef burrito.  Although hers came out ground beef the server said no problem on getting the right one.  The portions are huge and I have to say it is the second best chimichanga I've eaten.  My friend had been there many times before and saying they have never disappointed her.  Although our server was nice he seemed to mess a few things up, one being the order then we got the wrong bill when time to pay.  Although a bit of a hike from my location, if I'm ever in the area I would return.
Review Source:Sorry to rate an establishment so low, but I did not find anything redeeming about this restaurant. My dad, and I went here for lunch and the service and food was mediocre. I had the chicken faijita tacos and he had the carnitas. both were dry and nothing special. Overpriced for less than decent food. Sorry!
Review Source:Came for an early dinner and tried the Shrimp Casa Blanca. Â What a tasty dish! Â Shrimp was slighly overcooked but everything else was delicious. Â Hubby ordered a Fajita Combo (Chicken and Steak).. he enjoyed his dinner as well. Â The raspberry iced tea was also a winner. Â Will be back!
Review Source:I wanted so hard to be blown away by this place. The waitress was so sweet another waiter brought us fresh warm chips and took away our cold ones. The staff was so sweet but the food was another story.
I got the vegetable burrito and it wasn't tasty at all. Yes, the vegetables were fresh but had no taste. I had to drench it in Chalupa sauce. The fajitas were also ho hum. The chicken was dry and the peppers and onions drenched in cooking oil.
The Mexican rice was tasteless and cold. The salsa not spicy at all and the spicy salsa we asked for was even less spicy and had a peculiar odor to it.
The prices were also similar to that of popular chains. 35.00 for two and only one of us had a soda.
Definitely won't return and regretfully because the staff is just so sweet and attentive.
DISCLAIMER:
1) I travel ALOT: LA, San Fran., Portland, Seattle, Santa Fe, Denver, Topeka, Chicago, Indianapolis, Dallas, NJ, NY, Atlanta, Boston, Cambridge, London, Zurich and even Madrid
2) Plus I am vegetarian(no red meat nor poultry), so this will be biased
3) All my experiences at Taco Bell in Lawrence have been negative so I thought this might be a positive change
1st time: the meal was reasonable(3.5 stars)and considering the crowd they were effcient but when ordering the staff seemed confused to my order --- I pointed to the items on the menu Â
2nd time: the staff conversed well but the meal was unacceptable(1 star). I was raised with the ideal not to waste food but I simply could not eat the meal. I ate less than half the plate.
I can appreciate that  management is making  food to appeal to the major portion of their demographics. However, having eaten at major cities, airports, and "middle of nowhere" places, I can not recommend this place based on my  experiences at other places that have been both family owned as well as operated by faceless corporations.
Awesome option in Andover. Â The Veggie Green Burrito is fabulous loaded with lots of very fresh veggies. Â The chips are great along with the three homemade salsas. Â
Ask for the skinny margarita which packs a punch but without being sweet and tons of calories ( you have to ask for it, it is off menu)
Very good Americanized Mexican food. Â
If your looking for authentic mexican, this isn't your place, but if you want a solid Chimichanga, a decent Margarita, and some good appetizers, this place will do just fine. Â
The sampler plater is a great way to go and was more than enough for an after-work "meal" for 2. Â
The main courses were good, very Americanized (Cheddar cheese, ground beef, hard taco shells, etc) but really tasty. Â The chips and salsa were great (you get a little of 3 different types of salsa, which was nice for someone like me who likes a little of everything). Â
Drinks likewise were better than average. Â Bartender / staff were really nice and helpful. Â They actually bumped this place up a star for me. Â Decor is somewhat like a chain Mexican place, but not distracting or overly cheesy.
I've gotta say, if you're looking for an AMAZING Mexican restaurant, it's worth the drive into Lawrence for Cafe Azteca, but if you want a nice, relaxed place to grab a drink and some good food after work, Casa Blanca will set you right.
Went again last Saturday night. Â It is fair at best. Â Overall atmosphere is good but food is very plain and "americanized". Â There are better choices in the area.
Cafe Azteca is much more authentic.
Parking can be an issue but they now have shuttle from the parking lot down the street.
This is the second time for my wife and I to visit this restaurant. Our waitress was fantastic and the food was awesome. I have to agree that salsa is not as good as it can be, but it is still good.
The desserts were VERY good. My wife had the fried ice cream and I had the apple burrito and one word, YUM.
Having only found this wonderful restaurant about 2 months ago, I must tell  you that my wife and I have visited it 6 times since then -- and continue to be amazed at the food and great service we received during each of our visits.  I love a MOLE sauce and theirs is especially tasty.  I strongly recommend this restaurant as a place you should visit often
Review Source:The food here is pretty onpoint although a tad on the expensive side. Â I've been twice and once the service was mediocre and the second time, the service was fantastic but not so much by the server we had (again mediocre) but the personal service of the manager on duty (could have been the owner). Â The waitstaff could use a bit more personality and personal service skills. Â
The parking is pretty horrible (always just about full) although there are apparently shuttles that go to the restaurant (any one else find that strange?)
There are two separate sections of this restaurant - one more dim and a place where you'd take a date and the other a bit more open and family-friendly. Â Either way, not a bad place - great food but a few improvements could be made.
Went to lunch on a recent Sat afteroon, it wasnt very busy so parking wasnt a problem. Â I started with avacado dip as an app and it was good. The salsa didn't bother me as much as some people but could definately use a revamp, but the chips also came with something like pico de gallo which was good. When my party of 4 asked for more chips/salsa that pico thing wasn't refilled, bummer.
For lunch I got the veggie combo. It was ok, nothing amazing. The chimi changa was very small. The margarita was the weakest I have ever had anywhere, do not waste your cash on one here.
The staff was very nice, as we were leaving the manager asked how our meal was and had come by our table during lunch to check on us. It did take a while to get our check and a waiter had asked if I wanted a to go box but never brought it until I asked again. Come to find out I didnt really need it anyway, it wasnt good enough to throw in my micro and eat again.
My advice is hit Margaritas, maybe not "authentic" but the drinks are good and strong and they keep that wonderful salsa comin'
Just moved back from Chicago, and this is the first mexican restaurant that we have been recommended that is the most authentic in the area. My husband is from Las Vegas, and a true-blood mexican. He loves this place. Besides a taco shop in Haverhill near his work, we basically eat here every date night we can get. Their taco dish is amazing.
Their chips are good, and the guacamole is very good and fresh. Their salsa is more like an authentic salsa (not the can/bottle made kind), and if you like HOT salsa, ask for it and you shall receive it. It's very hot, be forewarned.
I do agree their margarita's are subpar, but their food outshines that problem in my opinion.
I'm not a big Mexican restaurant fan but honestly in my honestly little experience in this kind of dining, like chains and fast food let's say, this was hands down very good. They lose a star because the parking there is awful when there is no need for it and that the inside is also very small but otherwise I was very happy to eat here.
The food was so fresh, and the staff from hostess to waiter to busboy were all very kind. Their menu is amazingly vast, and includes every combination of anything one would want in a Mexican restaurant. I had the fish tacos, which are one of my favorite foods, and was so impressed by the sauce and the freshness of everything presented and the portions were giant!
Go here if you enjoy a good, affordable, Mexican meal! You won't be disappointed.
Yes.
I came here for a birthday dinner, and it was actually pretty good food! All of the food I tried was great, seafood burritos, rice beans..you name it. It was all good. I do say try it if you are close by.
One thing that was kinda eeek that someone else mentioned was the salsa..It was pretty watery, it tasted good, but wish it weren't something to mix with tequila and shoot it down, ya know?
In the spirit of "if you can't say something nice ..."
I had always wondered why this place had so many fans. I think it's the fact that the owners are extremely friendly. They are. I can't say the same for the bar staff, which was surly on the only night I went there. In addition, pitchers of margaritas were pricey, weak and heavy on poor-quality pre-fab mixer. The food was similarly subpar, not even up to the standards of the frozen Mexi-Minis I can buy at the Methuen Market Basket.
Still, this place was jam-packed, so what do I know?
Mi Mexico Lindo in Methuen is far superior though, the last time I was we were there during dinner hour (well before 9 p.m.), the music (spun by a new DJ -- an unwelcome addition) was ear-splitting (but the manager ordered it turned down upon our request).
This place has the saddest salsa I have ever experienced. That's right, it wasn't just flavorless, it was depressing to look at and eat. The salsa was just tomato juice with a few pieces of tomato and onion floating around in it. It was definitely an insult to the fresh chips, which I enjoyed without the faux-salsa.
The "Ultimate Margarita" was oddly named since it is the most normal flavor on the menu. I guess it is because it contains top shelf tequila, ooh la la. I was hoping to get at least a buzz off my $9 drink, but it was a bit weak for me. Still, it was tasty and not too sugary.
The food here is about as authentic as a place with potato skins on the menu can get. My chimichanga was puny, but my friend's burrito was enormous. The dish I ordered was kind of bland, the enchilada sauce was totally useless. It definitely could have used some heat at the very least. The refried beans were pretty good, but the rice was terrible. Guac was solid, I should have ordered more.
Our server was nice enough and the food came relatively fast. I think this restaurant could definitely benefit from some hot sauce on the table and a lesson in making salsa.
For a place in North Andover, it was pretty good Hispanic food. Â However, it cannot hold a candle to my beloved Peruvian and Columbian places in Eastie.
The portions are huge and pretty tasty. The martini I had was decent, also.
However, the thing that bothered all of us was the fact that she kept calling us amigos. I understand that it is probably a signature of the restaurant, but it got rather annoying after a while.
A year ago I would have given Casa Blanca three or four stars. The food was good and it was a step up from say, Margarita's. But I hadn't been to the restaurant in several months (I think the last time was back in the fall?) and in that time they changed the menu (slightly) and jacked their prices way up. To the point that the food just really is not worth it.
Tonight I had the Mexicali Chimichanga. The cheese sauce was mediocre and the size of the chimichanga (for the money) was tiny? It was about half of the size of what it should have been. My friend asked me how I was enjoying my mini-chimi. I special ordered their black beans, which have always been good in the past and I have to say that they did not let me down.
Even the salsa was a let down. They used to bring out the salsa (which tasted homemade) in jars so you could pour out how much you wanted. Now they brough out tomato-flavoured water with slices of tomatoes and onions in it.
I would not go out of my way to go back. I can honestly say, for the price and the quality of food, I would rather go to Margaritas.
I don't know what has taken me so long in reviewing this place. Â I was very impressed by the service and food while dining with my family this past summer. The portions were very good and everything tasted very fresh. The waitress we had was very accommodating and friendly. I have since gotten take-out with my girlfriends and we were very happy with the take-out portions and the great packing of the take-out. This may seem like a small thing, but it is never a good thing to get home and find your queso has spilled all over your tacos. I will definitely be back!
Review Source:We can't seem to stay away from this restaurant. Mexican food is by far my favorite, and I've had a hellavu time finding good Mexican food since we moved here. Thanks to my coworkers, I found Casa Blanca and I have to say, the food is phenomenal, and as about authentic as you are going to get this far from Mexico.
The service is fantastic- fast and attentive. I've yet to have a problem getting things vegan- they already have a great vegetarian menu, and when I ask for no cheese it's always complied with, no questions asked (unlike at most restaurants. "No Cheese." Â ..."no...cheese?" Â "Yes, No. Cheese." "No...Cheese...At all?" Guh.) Â
The place is clean, the service great, the food fantastic, the deserts even better, Â the drinks aren't watered down, and I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. Sure the parking is tight, but I've never had a problem, even on a packed Saturday night.
Seeing as I am Italian not Mexican I can not verify the authenticity of the food here. Â However I can tell you that it's very good. Â The shrimp Casa Blanca is always great. Â The portions will never leave you hungry. Â The service is always friendly & the food comes out hot, quick & most importantly fresh. Â This is not a south western restaurant, this is not a tex-mex restaurant, this is a Mexican restaurant. Â Get the Ultimate margarita, you get your choice of any top shelf tequila. Â Go with the Don Julio. Â Comments about parking are true, the parking lot is not large enough to accommodate the restaurant, however they have come up with an alternative. Â There is a small plaza just down the road & they have a shuttle.
Review Source:Last time I went it was a couple of months ago. Â The parking situation is a problem, since it can't accommodate wall their customers when they are busy. Â The food is nothing out of the ordinary, sort of polished Taco Bell food, and the tables are one on top of the other - don't go if you are claustrophobic.
It was worth the trip, because now I can say I at least tried it, but I don;t see me going back any time soon.
Went there for a second time this past Saturday. Â Had the Enchiladas Mezatlan dish which was phenomenal. The rice was delicious and the enchiladas were packed well with crab meat and shrimp. Scrumptious dinner. Â The place has a great ambiance and the owner does a great job in ensuring customers are satisfied.
I hope to go back as soon as possible. Â Had a few frozen margs. Â Very sneaky margs. Â Will be going back soon. Lucked out on the parking situation.
Whenever I walk into this place- I feel as if someone just put up some decorations for Cinco de Mayo; the decor is very festive. It's nice to see a restaurant at this location finally succeed. There always seems to be a decent crowd which makes parking very difficult. The food is your standard fare. They have crispy hot homemade chips that are delicious. The menu is fairly extensive serving everything from Chimichangas to Fajitas to Burgers. The quality of the food could use a little work- specifically the meat- but overall it is a great spot for locals, friends and family to have a fun time.
Review Source:3 stars for the food, and a half star because it's the best you'll get in the area. Â It's better than Taco Bell but it's no Tacos Lupita. Â We had a meal there that was good enough for us to go back someday. Â Staff was friendly, service was quick, everything seemed clean, and the parking was weird. Â The lot was more than half full but the restaurant wasn't.
I wouldn't bring anyone from Texas here, but as a local place it's a nice change. Â Really I want to give this place 3.5 stars but I'll give it 3 because it's not a 4.
*Out front, a decorative Santa Claus riding on a motorcycle that lights up...and they turn the Santa off and only leave his motorcycle lit after the holidays = Minus 1 star
*A parking lot with enough spaces for only half their capacity...which then causes an overflow onto Rt. 125 that the police department has to deal with and slow down my speeding = Minus 1 star
*A table setup so crowded and jammed that it's impossible to make your way to your table, the restroom, or exit without getting an elbow or arm rest to the nut = Minus 1 star
*Being the only Mexican restaurant in North Andover = Plus 1 star
*Margaritas = Plus 1 star, natch.
It's sad that I had better Mexican food at a restaurant called Tampicos in southeastern Ohio/northern West Virginia...cuz ya know, the Midwest is so cultural.
Meh- not bad, not great. My stomach was hambre and it did the trick. I got a lunch special, the tres combo. Two tacos and an enchilada with beans and rice on the side. The meat in the tacos was really bland. No spice, no onions, just fried ground beef. Wasn't bad ground beef, just boring. All they need is a little chili powder, comino and some onions and they'd be all set.
I'll admit that for a Massachusetts Mexican restaurant it isn't bad. But being from Texas and half Mexican makes me a tough critic.
Cute place for lunch if you're in the area, but not worth the drive up to North Andover.
I think this place is great. Â They make their own chips and salsa which is awesome. Â Many typical "Tex-Mex" dishes that are very good but the signature stuff is where they really shine. Â My dad always gets the Chile Verde and mom gets the Arroz con Pollo. Â I try to switch it up and get something different every time and my only complaint is maybe their spicy could be a bit spicier. Â Great margaritas like Banana and Blackberry. Â Patron margaritas for $8! Â They're expanded parking too so it's not bad anymore.
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