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Step into Casa Vega, a 1950s Mexican haven where margaritas flow, taco platters reign, and the ambiance sparkles with old-school charm amidst a blend of A-listers and locals.
"This massive restaurant in Sherman Oaks is an LA institution and perhaps your best chance at spotting your tax accountant and a Kardashian eating one booth apart. This is the kind of place where drunk locals and A-list celebrities commingle without anybody making a big deal of it. The margaritas are borderline lethal and that lobster quesadilla is a must-order. Casa Vega is a bit of a holy grail for Valley dwellers, so reservations are definitely encouraged on the weekends." - brant cox, garrett snyder, arden shore
"A nearly 70-year-old Sherman Oaks restaurant recognized for its quality Mexican food, including standout enchiladas packed with shrimp and crab." - Eater Staff
"With over 68 years of continuous operation, this family-owned Mexican restaurant is now run by third-generation restaurateur Christy Vega, who has added an extensive patio to the iconic dining room with red leather booths and dim lighting. Pair one of the restaurant’s many margarita options with favorites like albondigas, burritos, tostadas, enchiladas, or tableside guacamole. Fun fact: Casa Vega was immortalized in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time in Hollywood." - Rebecca Roland, Mona Holmes, Matthew Kang
"Casa Vega is a classic Valley sit-down Mexican restaurant that has been open since 1956. With Christy Vega now at the helm, the restaurant continues to churn out tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and some of the best margaritas in town. Just be aware that even on a Monday night, the restaurant does get busy so try to make a reservation in advance. If not, sitting at the bar is the best bet." - Eater Staff
"The truth is that you lied through your teeth when you said you couldn’t believe the crazy season finale of your friend’s TBS show. You stopped watching three episodes in. Go eat your guilt at Casa Vega. The classic Mexican restaurant in Sherman Oaks has been in operation since 1952 and is one of those rare places in LA where A-list celebrities and completely random locals commingle on a nightly basis. The margaritas are some of the strongest in town and the lobster quesadilla is a must." - brant cox
