We frequently go to Navasota for Mexican food. Easier than getting to Bryan from South CS and at least two good options.
9:29a, 3/23/23
In reply to toolshed
We discovered the spicy salsa when my husband ordered the ribeye street tacos. That dish is served with the spicy red salsa and avocado salsa. We ask for it every time now.toolshed said:
Good to know, I didn't realize they had other options than the red and green they being out.
9:31a, 3/23/23
In reply to MiMi
Those ribeye street tacos are pretty dang good. It's my typical order there.
9:43a, 3/23/23
Used to love Casa Rod and Papa Perez. We like Maria Mia and Lupe Tortilla. Los Cucos in Bryan has some good, non-traditional dishes. La Botana is also good.
RIP Casa Tomas and La Taqueria our 90s faves.
RIP Casa Tomas and La Taqueria our 90s faves.
9:48a, 3/23/23
In reply to halibut sinclair
FIFme
halibut sinclair said:
Used to love Casa Rod and Papa Perez. We like Maria Mia and Lupe Tortilla. Los Cucos in Bryan has some good, non-traditional dishes. La Botana is also good.
RIP Casa Tomas and La Taqueria our 80s faves.
FIFme
9:53a, 3/23/23
11:42a, 3/23/23
In reply to maroon barchetta
Late 80s for us, as well - into the 90s.
maroon barchetta said:halibut sinclair said:
Used to love Casa Rod and Papa Perez. We like Maria Mia and Lupe Tortilla. Los Cucos in Bryan has some good, non-traditional dishes. La Botana is also good.
RIP Casa Tomas and La Taqueria our 80s faves.
FIFme
Late 80s for us, as well - into the 90s.
4:16p, 3/23/23
In reply to TyHolden
Their "grilled" meats like fajitas taste like they just added "smoked" flavoring to it. Do they even have a grill in the kitchen?
TyHolden said:Broncos said:
Gringos is better than Casa Rod. How's that?
Gringos is great Tex mex. My biggest issue with it so far is the bland salsa. I have my own though. Their salsa works for the masses though. It's not as bad as lupe tortillas salsa. I'm not sure that's really salsa though. Beans and tomatoes/onions does not go with chips.
Their "grilled" meats like fajitas taste like they just added "smoked" flavoring to it. Do they even have a grill in the kitchen?
10:45a, 3/24/23
In reply to 91_Aggie
Fresh off the Sysco truck...91_Aggie said:TyHolden said:Broncos said:
Gringos is better than Casa Rod. How's that?
Gringos is great Tex mex. My biggest issue with it so far is the bland salsa. I have my own though. Their salsa works for the masses though. It's not as bad as lupe tortillas salsa. I'm not sure that's really salsa though. Beans and tomatoes/onions does not go with chips.
Their "grilled" meats like fajitas taste like they just added "smoked" flavoring to it. Do they even have a grill in the kitchen?
8:44p, 2/12/24
I figured I'd bump this thread instead of clogging up the coming and going with people talking about medians.
The wife and I went to Casa Rod because I had jury duty. It was raining and the place was empty. There was a table of servers also having lunch(?) whatever they were doing they weren't serving or cleaning. Our service was slow we had to call out to them several times to ask for a refill. The food almost took too long for the court appointed lunch break (which I mentioned) but it was so bad I ate only a few bites. It was the recommended enchiladas with eggs on them.
Anyway I only shared my story to say the restauraunt clearly has/had a ton of issues and blaming your restaurant not being competitive in a market with a dozen other good Mexican food places on MEDIANS is a joke .
Id gladly still go to Margie's for delicious burgers if I had to WADE THROUGH A MOAT. ok that's it also stop clogging up the coming and going thread thanks and gig them
The wife and I went to Casa Rod because I had jury duty. It was raining and the place was empty. There was a table of servers also having lunch(?) whatever they were doing they weren't serving or cleaning. Our service was slow we had to call out to them several times to ask for a refill. The food almost took too long for the court appointed lunch break (which I mentioned) but it was so bad I ate only a few bites. It was the recommended enchiladas with eggs on them.
Anyway I only shared my story to say the restauraunt clearly has/had a ton of issues and blaming your restaurant not being competitive in a market with a dozen other good Mexican food places on MEDIANS is a joke .
Id gladly still go to Margie's for delicious burgers if I had to WADE THROUGH A MOAT. ok that's it also stop clogging up the coming and going thread thanks and gig them
8:57p, 2/12/24
In reply to dogowner
They specifically blamed no parking because the varisco building got A&M as a tenant, but your point remains. They're just pointing fingers not on themselves.
11:41p, 2/12/24
In reply to Chrundle the Great
You would think dumping 160 workers in a building 2 blocks away would at least create some lunch patrons.
Chrundle the Great said:
They specifically blamed no parking because the varisco building got A&M as a tenant, but your point remains. They're just pointing fingers not on themselves.
You would think dumping 160 workers in a building 2 blocks away would at least create some lunch patrons.
5:25a, 2/13/24
In reply to BiochemAg97
It probably would have if the lunch customers could trust the service would get them done within their alloted lunch break and/or if the food was good. All they have to do is read through this thread where no one is defending them to realize they are the biggest problem in their story.
6:03a, 2/13/24
We quit eating there many years ago; the quality took a huge dive when their parents passed away.
6:22a, 2/13/24
Food quality went down. Service was bad. Hosting drag shows. 3 strikes and you're out.
6:48a, 2/13/24
In reply to BiochemAg97
Indeed. Other downtown businesses have seen a lunch bump. Even some a farther walk than casa rod
7:37a, 2/13/24
In reply to dogowner
Casa Rod was literally my favorite Mexican food in town 10 years ago. Where I would take my parents when they were in town, where I would take girls on dates, etc. Sad to see how they've fallen.
I remember seeing the owner posting regularly on BCS Meals and Deals on FB, yet it seemed she never listened to any of the criticism shared.dogowner said:
I figured I'd bump this thread instead of clogging up the coming and going with people talking about medians.
The wife and I went to Casa Rod because I had jury duty. It was raining and the place was empty. There was a table of servers also having lunch(?) whatever they were doing they weren't serving or cleaning. Our service was slow we had to call out to them several times to ask for a refill. The food almost took too long for the court appointed lunch break (which I mentioned) but it was so bad I ate only a few bites. It was the recommended enchiladas with eggs on them.
Anyway I only shared my story to say the restauraunt clearly has/had a ton of issues and blaming your restaurant not being competitive in a market with a dozen other good Mexican food places on MEDIANS is a joke .
Id gladly still go to Margie's for delicious burgers if I had to WADE THROUGH A MOAT. ok that's it also stop clogging up the coming and going thread thanks and gig them
Casa Rod was literally my favorite Mexican food in town 10 years ago. Where I would take my parents when they were in town, where I would take girls on dates, etc. Sad to see how they've fallen.
8:26a, 2/13/24
The restaurant landscape in Bryan and College Station continues to shift, with longstanding establishments recently closing their doors over the last few months. https://t.co/bBTpw02J0Y
— KBTX News (@KBTXNews) February 12, 2024
Casa Rod
Amico Nave Ristorante
Old news:
Mr. Hamburger, Mad Taco, World of Beer, and IHOP
8:47a, 2/13/24
In reply to aggiedata
It seems concerning that a few long time restaurants are closing, but is it? BCS has hundreds of restaurants, is it really anything more than a coincidence that a handful close within a few months of each other?
8:49a, 2/13/24
In reply to MyNameIsJeff
Haven't been to casa rod in ages. But I had a similar experience at other long time establishments that we frequented when we lived here before. I wonder how much is "going down hill" vs "didn't keep up". End result is the same.
MyNameIsJeff said:I remember seeing the owner posting regularly on BCS Meals and Deals on FB, yet it seemed she never listened to any of the criticism shared.dogowner said:
I figured I'd bump this thread instead of clogging up the coming and going with people talking about medians.
The wife and I went to Casa Rod because I had jury duty. It was raining and the place was empty. There was a table of servers also having lunch(?) whatever they were doing they weren't serving or cleaning. Our service was slow we had to call out to them several times to ask for a refill. The food almost took too long for the court appointed lunch break (which I mentioned) but it was so bad I ate only a few bites. It was the recommended enchiladas with eggs on them.
Anyway I only shared my story to say the restauraunt clearly has/had a ton of issues and blaming your restaurant not being competitive in a market with a dozen other good Mexican food places on MEDIANS is a joke .
Id gladly still go to Margie's for delicious burgers if I had to WADE THROUGH A MOAT. ok that's it also stop clogging up the coming and going thread thanks and gig them
Casa Rod was literally my favorite Mexican food in town 10 years ago. Where I would take my parents when they were in town, where I would take girls on dates, etc. Sad to see how they've fallen.
Haven't been to casa rod in ages. But I had a similar experience at other long time establishments that we frequented when we lived here before. I wonder how much is "going down hill" vs "didn't keep up". End result is the same.
8:49a, 2/13/24
It's concerning to those of us in Bryan...likely less concerning to the SCstat folks where new restaurants seem to be opening every week.
8:57a, 2/13/24
In reply to aggiedata
WoB closed because of a landlord issue though, not lack of business.