Las Casuelas Terazza – Mexican
This sun-drenched desert sanctuary invites guests into a vibrant atmosphere where the rhythmic sound of cocktail shakers harmonizes with the lively chatter of a bustling, flower-filled patio. Tables are laden with bowls of Grandma Fajardo’s legendary creamy guacamole and zesty, citrus-cured aguachiles that burst with coastal freshness and bright, bold spices. It is a spirited destination where time-honored family traditions meet a festive, open-air elegance, making every meal feel like a sun-soaked celebration.
222, South Palm Canyon Drive, CA 92262 +17603252794 https://www.lascasuelas.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Thursday - Monday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Guacamole
- Fiesta Guacamole - $17.95: Diced avocado, onions, tomatoes and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandma Fajardo’s Creamy Guacamole - $15.95: Grandma Maria Fajardo’s recipe for delicious, thick, creamy guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Quesadilla Terraza - $16.95: Shredded beef or chicken folded into a large flour tortilla with melted cheese, served with ranchero sauce and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Rancheros - $19.95: Flour tortilla chips, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, sour cream, blend of melted shredded cheeses, refried beans, guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Chicken Taquitos - $17.95: Two tightly wrapped taquitos filled with house recipe shredded chicken, finished with creamy guacamole and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Beef Taquitos - $17.95: Two tightly wrapped taquitos filled with house recipe shredded beef, finished with creamy guacamole and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Especial - $16.95: Shredded gooey cheeses covering a plate of house fried corn chips with ranchero sauce and creamy guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aguachiles - $25.95: Succulent shrimp, english cucumber, red onions, marinated in fresh lime, with a touch of zesty jalapeño, topped with avocado Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche de la Casa - $21.95: Lime marinated shrimp, diced avocado, tossed with scallions, roma tomatoes and onions, finished with a dash of Tajin Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Traditional Tortilla Soup - $13.95: Spicy broth, chicken, avocado, cilantro, topped with crisp tortilla strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albondigas Soup - $14.95: Fresh vegetables with hand rolled beef meatballs in a beef broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chicken Cilantro Salad - $17.95: Fresh romaine, spring mix chopped and tossed with cilantro, avocado, carrots, bell peppers and diced grilled chicken. Served with a honey poblano vinaigrette Dietary tags: Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Terraza Mexican Chopped Salad - $21.95: Romaine, chicken, bacon, avocado, olives, onion, peppers, jicama, cilantro, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, red pepper vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Salad - $21.95: Tossed fresh lettuces, spring mix, cilantro, avocado, mango, dates, jicama, slivered almonds, bell peppers and diced grilled chicken with a medjool date vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tijuana Shrimp Caesar - $24.95: Romaine tossed in scratch Caesar dressing, Cotija cheese, charales, croutons, and grilled shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos and Burritos
- Tacos de Asada - $23.95: Choice of steak or chicken, seasoned with pico de gallo and fiesta guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fish Tacos - $21.95: Tempura battered crispy Alaskan cod, with pico de gallo, cabbage, salsa de chiles arbol. Served in flour tortillas Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos de Camarones - $25.95: Succulent sauteed or crispy tempura battered shrimp, wrapped in flour tortillas, served with pico de gallo, cabbage, salsa de chiles arbol Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito - $23.95: Flame-broiled certified Angus flap steak, refried beans, shredded cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and salsa de chiles arbol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $23.95: Crispy burrito with shredded chicken or chunk beef Colorado, topped with enchilada sauce, melted cheese, almonds, tomato, sour cream and guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Ranchero - $21.95: Choice of chicken, vegetable, beef chile colorado or pork chile verde, topped with Ranchero sauce, melted cheese, sour cream and mild ortega chile Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Barbacoa - $28.95: 3/4 lb of Chile Guajillo marinated beef blade steak braised to tender perfection. Served with rice, beans and pickled red onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Suizas - $22.95: Two delicate enchiladas topped with special salsa tomatillo, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamales Verdes - $24.95: Two Vegan tamales filled with raja de poblano, vegan cheese topped with green pipian mole sauce, roasted king trumpet mushrooms & zucchini. Served with black beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fajitas de la Casa - $29.95: Half pound, flame-broiled certified angus flap steak, tossed with onions, peppers, and rajas de poblano. Served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- LCT Burger - $18.95: Gooey pepper jack cheese, house aioli, shredded lettuce, tomato, seasoned fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast and Brunch
- Machaca Bandera Burrito - $19.95: Stuffed with scrambled egg, shredded beef, peppers & onions. Served with enchilada and tomatillo salsas with sour cream Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo con Huevos - $18.95: Scrambled eggs with house made chorizo. Served with hot tortillas, rice and beans Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $18.95: Corn chips doused in chipotle sauce, monterey jack cheese, topped with sour cream, onions and scrambled eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $17.95: Two fried eggs over corn tortillas finished with ranchero sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Deep Fried Ice Cream - $10.95: Vanilla ice cream with a crunchy coating, served with either chocolate or macerated strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flan de Caramelo - $8.95: Traditional mexican caramel custard, served chilled with whipped cream and cinnamon topper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Original Classic Margarita - $14: House lime mix, agave, triple sec, gold tequila Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Top Shelf Margarita - $18: Cuervo Tradicional Reposado, Grand Marnier and Cointreau
- Margarita Fresca - $16: Casamigos blanco, fresh lime and choice of house-made agua fresca liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Piña Colada - $14: Blended with Bacardi Gold, coconut & pineapple juices
Restaurants near Las Casuelas Terazza
- Taqueria Tlaquepaque — Mexican
- Reforma — Mexican
- The Original Las Casuelas — Mexican
- El Marisol — Mexican
- El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana — Mexican
- Del Taco — Mexican
- Wilma & Frieda — American
- Johnny Costa's Ristorante — Italian
- Ristorante Italiano il Giardano — Italian
- Rooster and the Pig — Vietnamese
- Pinnochio In The Desert — Italian
- Townie — American
