Casita means 'little house' in Spanish, which fits perfectly with what the owners wanted to create: something warm and welcoming, as if you were stepping into your own home.
Taqueria Casita is owned by Nuno and Amandine, a Portuguese and French couple who met while working together in a restaurant. Both have hospitality training and years of
experience in Luxembourg's culinary scene, so opening their own place was, as they put it, "the natural next step".
The menu is very much taco-focused, and you order them one taco at a time! We ordered all of them (perks of dragging some friends along), so I could have. A bite of each.
There's the Al Pastor (€6), with marinated roast pork, onion, coriander, and pineapple; Carnitas (€6), with confit pork, onion and coriander; Tinga de Pollo (€6), shredded chicken with smoky tomato sauce and queso fresco; Hongos (€6), with Portobello mushrooms, guacamole and coriander; and finally the Res (€10), sliced beef with pickled onions.
We also got a small bowl of lime wedges and both a green and a red homemade salsa, so you can tailor the spice level to your personal preference. The opinions were somewhat divided as to which taco was THE taco, but I think we all agreed that the Res was a solid one. It’s also the simplest taco – ingredient wise – but once again, qualit over quantity. The meat was very juicy and flavourful, really holding the taco together.
Another favourite of mine was the Hongos, mainly because the guacamole was really substantial, adding the juiciness to the whole taco. It also balanced really nicely with the more straightforward Res. The Al Pastor was slightly too dry for my taste, while the Carnitas was a strong runner-up! Richer and more savory, definitely one for the meat lovers out there.
I had three tacos, which was enough for me personally. I think a fourth one wouldn’t have been overkill though, so it really depends on your appetite. For drinks, I got the Agua Fresca de Pepino (cucumber) (€6), which was like a refreshing green lemonade that went really well with the tacos. We were also suggested a beer that, at that time, wasn’t on the menu yet – the Mexican beer Modelo.
I’m a sucker for any authentic new beer that I can try with the food, and I really recommend it. I definitely prefer it to Corona, which is a bit flatter taste-wise, in my opinion. The Modelo paired really nicely with the tacos.
The vegetarian selection is currently a bit short, but they’ve only recently opened and are still evolving the menu, so I’m curious to see what else they might add. Their Mexican spices come from a specialised supplier, while the fresh tortillas and nachos are handcrafted locally and supplied by a Mexican family!
If you're up for a cosy, convivial evening, where you feel intimate and want some colour, this is your place. The service is very kind, the vibe just feels really nice. I also recommend finishing up your evening with a shot of Mezcal, for digestion and because they come in probably the nicest shot glasses I’ve ever seen
Food quality: 4.5/5
Family-friendly: 4/5
Budget-friendly: 4/5
Date-friendly: 4.5/5
Veggie-friendly: 2.5/5
Carolina Reinertz, former RTL Today editor turned contributor, is testing every hotspot in Luxembourg with honest reviews on whether a place is date-friendly, budget-friendly, or worth the hype – so you can spend your money wisely.
