the best mexican restaurant in okc. looking for an authentic, inexpensive, family-owned mexican restaurant located in the oklahoma city area? look no further than casa perico mexican grille. with two convenient locations in northwest oklahoma city, casa perico is my go-to whenever i’m craving quality mexican food.
casa perico is family owned, giving it a warmer and more inviting atmosphere than typical, flashy tex-mex chains.
with quick and friendly service, i am always seated promptly, with little to no wait time. immediately after being sat, servers place the smoothest, tastiest queso you will ever eat, delicious salsa with fresh vegetables, and homemade tortilla chips in front of each guest. i use the word guest because at this homey restaurant, you are treated as more than a customer.
there seems to be a low-turnover rate for casa perico’s employees, with familiar faces greeting me almost every time i come in. it is evident that they care about each guest’s experience, as they provide quick and courteous service every day.
after receiving the set-up of chips, queso, and salsa, you are given the option of ordering tortillas to tide you over before your meal arrives. my family always opts for the mix of both corn and flour tortillas because both homemade choices are delicious in different ways.
casa perico offers traditional tex-mex favorites and more signature, authentic mexican entrees. the chile relleno platter has a perfect mix of spicy and savory flavors, while the carnitas de puerco is a local favorite. the chicken or cheese enchiladas are a go-to and the carne asada is a delicious option. after my main course, i can never refuse the fluffy and delicious complementary sopapillas.
to wash down the tasty entrees, casa perico offers a wide variety of premium beverages. the authentic mexican beers like tecate, dos equis, and negro modelo provided in frosted, salt-rimmed goblets are a nice compliment to your meal.
the mexican grill has been around for almost twenty years. mike and paula porter, the married owners, founded the business and have been running it ever since. they truly care about the quality of food and the satisfaction of their guests.
the porters strive to create a long-term clientele. many guests, including my family, have been regulars for the entire time that casa perico has been in business. this is due to the great quality of food and friendly service of employees.
i have been a loyal customer of casa perico since the time that i had to use a highchair. casa perico was my family’s weekly restaurant choice throughout my childhood. we even had the fajitas, enchiladas, chile rellenos, and rice and beans catered to my graduation party. they provided all the necessities to make serving a large group of people in my home as painless as possible, including heating racks, utensils, and platters. the food was definitely the hit of the party!
look out chain tex-mex restaurants! this mom and pop’s mexican diner is one to watch in oklahoma city.