Casita Del Campo

"Since its inception back in the 1960s, Casita Del Campo has remained one of the most reliable places in Silver Lake to have a good time. The old school restaurant—and historic queer space—serves a wide-ranging menu of enchiladas, burritos, sizzling fajitas plates, and margaritas so strong, they should come with an FDA warning. They’ve also transformed their parking lot into a beautiful, expansive patio, complete with brightly colored potted plants, string lights overhead, and more than enough space for birthday parties." - brant cox, garrett snyder, arden shore

"You can always rely on Casita Del Campo, a classic Mexican restaurant and historic queer space on Hyperion Ave, for a good time and brunch is no exception. It’s available daily and only costs $23 - you’ll choose an entrée (think chile rellenos, steak and eggs, or carnitas simmered in garlic and oranges), plus either a house margarita, Bloody Mary, or mimosa. Pair this with a sunny morning and their gorgeous outdoor patio, and you might end up asking a server if you can live here forever." - kat hong

"A Silver Lake Mexican staple, Casita has been open since the sixties and has gradually attracted a steady LGBTQ audience. As if Mexican comfort food and stellar margaritas aren’t appealing enough, Casita also houses the Cavern Club Theater, an alternative performance space with frequent LGBTQ programming." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff

"If you’ve missed Casita’s del Campo’s warm, neighborhood atmosphere and strong margaritas as much as we have (in other words, like, so much), we have some good news for you - the classic Silver Lake restaurant is back with not just one, but three of our favorite patios in town. All the tables at this historic, gay institution are meticulously spaced out, there are string lights hanging everywhere, and tons of umbrellas for shade. In other words, the ideal atmosphere for drinking one too many birthday margaritas with your friends and eating giant plates of sizzling fajitas." - kat hong

"If you’ve missed Casita’s warm, neighborhood atmosphere and strong margaritas as much as we have, the Mexican restaurant in Silver Lake is back open with not one, but three new outdoor patios. There are string lights hanging everywhere, umbrellas for shade during the day, and tons of foliage that make the whole space feel like you’re hanging out in that one friend’s backyard who has 50 bird of paradise plants lining the perimeter. In other words, the ideal atmosphere for one too many margaritas." - brant cox