Casa Borrega: New Orleans Mezcaleria

"Casa Borrega, a hub for Mexican food, art, and music, has officially ended its 12-year run after its building sold." - Clair Lorell

"Open for dinner Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with plenty of outdoor seating available, Casa Borrega was an early adopter of Mexican food in the city and became a hub of Mexican, Central American, and South American culture along Oretha Castle Haley over the years. It reopened last year after a brief hiatus with a shortened menu focusing on the three T’s: tostadas, tacos, and tortas. Fillings might include tongue, pumpkin blossom flower, or huitlacoche, a tasty corn fungus also known as Mexican truffle." - Clair Lorell

"Fans of the lively, artsy scene and tasty Mexican food at Casa Borrega rejoiced in Spring 2023 when the longtime Central City restaurant from Hugo Montero returned after a nearly year-long closure. It’s back just in time for patio dining, where diners flocked on nice nights for its funky feel and eclectic components. It’s now open for counter-service tacos, tostadas, and tortas for lunch and dinner, with live music on weekends." - Clair Lorell, Eater Staff

"Fans of the lively, artsy scene and tasty Mexican food at Casa Borrega rejoiced in Spring 2023 when the longtime Central City restaurant from Hugo Montero returned after a nearly year-long closure. It’s back just in time for patio dining, where diners flocked on nice nights for its funky feel and eclectic components. It’s now open for counter-service tacos, tostadas, and tortas for lunch and dinner, with live music on weekends." - Clair Lorell, Eater Staff

"Despite closing earlier this year, beloved Mexican restaurant Casa Borrega is currently hosting a weekly Latin American live music series on Fridays and is taking the opportunity on Friday, October 28 to host its annual Dia de Los Muertos party. With live music from the Tremolo Kings and Afro-Cuban jazz group OTRA, admission is $20, or $10 in costume." - Clair Lorell