Mi Casa Awards & Press
For more than 50 years, Mi Casa has been a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Costa Mesa, welcoming generations of Orange County families for crispy tacos, enchiladas, award-winning margaritas, and good times and Happy Hour in the Burro Room. Since 1972, we've been proud to earn recognition from local readers and national publications for our food, hospitality, and longstanding place in the community.
AS FEATURED IN
ABC7 • Los Angeles Times / Daily Pilot • Orange County Register • CBS Los Angeles • Culture OC • GAYOT • Locale Magazine • US Foods
IN THE NEWS
FEATURED STORY — 2026 | ABC7 COMMUNITY EATS
Classic Mexican Favorites Make Mi Casa Feel Like Home in Costa Mesa
January 10, 2026
ABC7 visited Mi Casa to explore the family history, longtime Costa Mesa roots, and classic Mexican favorites our guests have loved for generations.
Read / watch: https://abc7.com/post/classic-mexican-favorites-make-mi-casa-feel-like-home-costa-mesa-abc7-community-eats/18372995/
MORE AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Mi Casa has been recognized over the years for tacos, margaritas, Mexican food, family dining, happy hour, and customer service.
CBS LOS ANGELES
Best Margaritas in Orange County
Best Restaurants for Cinco de Mayo in Orange County
Best Restaurants for Cheesy Dishes in Orange County
Best Burritos in Orange County
GAYOT
Top 10 Mexican Restaurants in Orange County
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Orange County
Best Cheap Eats Restaurants — Orange County
Kid-Friendly Restaurant recognition
GOLDEN FOODIE AWARDS
Best Taco in Orange County — Finalist
Top 3 Best Customer Service in Orange County
US FOODS
#1 Family Friendly Restaurant in California
Top 10 Family Friendly Restaurants in the USA
LOCALE MAGAZINE
Best Fish Tacos in Orange County
Best Ambiance Taco Joints
Top 5 OC Entrepreneur — Ryan Moore
OC HOTLIST
Best Taco
HAPPY HOUR MAGAZINE
Best Taco Tuesday
CITYSEARCH
Best Mexican Restaurant
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
“Best of OC” Local Favorite — Mexican Restaurant
BEST OF ORANGE COUNTY — READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Over the years, Orange County readers have recognized Mi Casa for its Mexican food, tacos, burritos, and family-friendly atmosphere.
2018 — ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Best of Orange County People’s Choice Awards
3rd Place — Best Mexican
2017 — ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
People’s Choice Awards
2nd Place — Best Mexican
2nd Place — Family Friendly
2016 — ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
People’s Choice Awards
2nd Place — Best Mexican
2015 — ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
People’s Choice Awards
1st Place — Best Taco
1st Place — Best Burrito
1st Place — Best Mexican
3rd Place — Family Friendly
2014 — ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
People’s Choice Awards
1st Place — Best Taco
2nd Place — Best Mexican Restaurant
2nd Place — Best Burrito
3rd Place — Best Family Friendly Restaurant
HISTORICAL PRESS
2014 | OC WEEKLY — Burrowing Into the Burro Room
Dedicated editorial coverage of the Burro Room and its local following.
2011 | NEWPORT BEACH MAGAZINE — Mi Casa Is Still Su Casa
Restaurant profile discussing Ryan’s leadership, family legacy, and menu.
2011 | LOS ANGELES TIMES / DAILY PILOT — Burro Room Reopens After Remodel
Feature on the Burro Room remodel and restaurant history.
MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF GOOD FOOD & FESTIVE TIMES
Mi Casa has been part of Costa Mesa since 1972, with generations of guests returning for family dinners, happy hour, tacos, margaritas, takeout, and celebrations.
Whether you’re stopping in for dinner, meeting friends in the Burro Room, or planning a group event, Mi Casa continues to focus on the same thing it started with: good food and festive times.
Come hungry, bring your people, and we’ll see you at Mi Casa.
296 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Menu: https://www.micasa1.com/main-menu
Happy Hour: https://www.micasa1.com/happy-hour
Directions: https://www.micasa1.com/costa-mesa-directions