Casa Rods

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Independence H-D
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We frequently go to Navasota for Mexican food. Easier than getting to Bryan from South CS and at least two good options.
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toolshed said:

Good to know, I didn't realize they had other options than the red and green they being out.
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.
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Those ribeye street tacos are pretty dang good. It's my typical order there.
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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.
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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.


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I'm going to say this once, and only once, as to preserve the institution but also allow myself easier access.

Go to Tortilleria Mi Tierra on WJB and Congress. Order the Mexicana breakfast taco with beans and rice. You may choose the green or red sauce (mine is the green sauce). You're welcome.

Other options are good as well. It is an advantage if you can order en espanol.
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Stop telling the secrets
Spoony Love
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trouble said:

Stop telling the secrets
Is that better
trouble
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It's betterish
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TacoCrave is pretty good...
trouble
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Again with the secrets
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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.
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Tienda mi ranchito is a hole in the wall with really good food.
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trouble said:

Again with the secrets


I need to know these places!
trouble
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And you know I'll take you to all of them!
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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?
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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?

Fresh off the Sysco truck...
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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
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Kbtx has an article that says the building is for sale and they intend to close.
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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.
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That's a shame. Place used to always be hopping! Loved that El Mobley plate!
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Downtown has a big daytime parking issue.
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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.
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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.
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We quit eating there many years ago; the quality took a huge dive when their parents passed away.
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Food quality went down. Service was bad. Hosting drag shows. 3 strikes and you're out.
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Indeed. Other downtown businesses have seen a lunch bump. Even some a farther walk than casa rod
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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
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.

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.
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it's up for sale


https://www.kbtx.com/2024/02/12/two-more-restaurants-announce-closure-adding-growing-list-bryan-college-station/

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Casa Rod

Amico Nave Ristorante

Old news:

Mr. Hamburger, Mad Taco, World of Beer, and IHOP
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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?
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MyNameIsJeff said:

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
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.

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.
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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.
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WoB closed because of a landlord issue though, not lack of business.
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It's like evolution for businesses.
 
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