The portions are large, and their food is very very good. I'd recommend it highly! Was gone a few times now and we've always left pleased. Thanks so much for the good service.
Richard Walton C.
I went to the dentist today and had oral surgery so I needed some "soft" food. After running an errand at Lowes, I spotted this place in the same neighborhood on a map app so my sister and I ate lunch here about 12:30 and found no crowd. Our overall service was great with prompt seating, drinks and food service that included timely bill settling at the end. I ordered the Dinner "Pick Three Choices" deal and chose Rice & Beans, a Ground Beef Enchilada, and a Ground Beef Soft Taco. I was worried about bitting the inside of my mouth while still numb so I emptied the contents of the enchilada and taco and mixed them with the rice and beans so I didn't have to chew that much. It was great eating it that way. I finished the entire plate. I had to pass on the chips and salsa but my sister liked them very much. She ordered the Ground Beef Chimichanga. She got rice and beans too. She said her meal was great as well. She said and I quote, "it was excellent." We're both ready to return again for lunch anytime. We were able to find a parking place directly in front of the restaurant. There was ample parking available. The restrooms were clean and stocked.
Jeff L.
If you've read my reviews before you know how much I love Mexican food. In Bloomington we tend to be creatures of habit who eat at El Ranchero South and Juannitas - close to home and just what we are used to. Deciding to shake things up and being on the west side of town led us to Casa Brava. We hadn't been in years and we enjoyed our experience! Service was quick and on point. It wasn't too crowded for a Friday night but still busy. No wait. Perfect! When it's too empty i start to get worried but I also hate waiting for a table. Chips and salsa were good - nothing special but good. We had the bean dip with queso which was a tad bit soupy but great flavor. Wife ordered tamales and the tiny bite she allowed me to sample was good. She said they were great and given I wasn't allowed much she must be telling the truth. I ordered arroz con pollo and it was fantastic. Chose flour tortillas and received only three so added a side order or corn tortillas to sample and add. Both were fresh and good. A great experience and we will return!
Carolyn B.
Terrible lunch today. No spice , no taste, very bland Mexican food. If I could give a negative star I would. Usually pretty good, the person cooking today should never do it again.!! Clearly no worth the money today. Waiter was excellent. Table was clean. Chimichanga lunch
Irvin Gonzalez
The food was good , but the waiter was so rude ,really bad service,we had to wait around 10 minutes to get our drink ,and the restaurant wasn’t even full, do not recommend 1/10
Bill Pless
It'was the worst meal I have ever had at this casa brava and I always recommend it to people even the service was bad I hope your new place is better
Dalyan James
Food tasted good. Service was okay. They don't give any eye contact. Drink was nasty. But it was kid friendly so it was alright over all.
Brenda&patrick Wilson
Im not coming here anymore! First off charging me .50 cents to walk my own dinner to my own car and then not giving me my change yeah they are pocketing peoples money. Always count your change here im telling ya somethings not right! Money hungry people
Angela Conner
My chicken burrito was amazing. I had to eat half of it the next day. The young man that waited on us was so nice.
Gary Garibay
The waiter was very attentive, and the food was great. I had the lunch chorizo and eggs. It was some of the best chorizo I have had in a restaurant. It came with rice, beans, and tortillas.
I really want to leave a good review as I've been dining here for the last 18 years but the last 2 times we were there I've left saying I not going back. Our service last night was pretty great however the bean dip was the most watery dip I've ever had anywhere and our food didn't come out hot and wasn't that delicious. Overall it was OK but there is better out there. Which is sad because this place used to be THE PLACE.
Michele Pitts
What a great place! Food was awesome, service was fantastic. Will definitely be back!
Elisabeth Throop
The service was great, we were able to get a table quickly, the food was great, and the portions of food wwere excellent ?! We'll definitely be coming back!
Keith
This is a great restaurant! It all started with a great server! He was friendly, extremely helpful and had a good sense of humor. The food was excellent and a very nice portion. If you are in the Bloomington area I definitely recommend this place.
Stacy Flynn
Great food and service even while they were extremely busy. I've never been disappointed!
The portions are large, and their food is very very good. I'd recommend it highly! Was gone a few times now and we've always left pleased. Thanks so much for the good service.
I went to the dentist today and had oral surgery so I needed some "soft" food. After running an errand at Lowes, I spotted this place in the same neighborhood on a map app so my sister and I ate lunch here about 12:30 and found no crowd. Our overall service was great with prompt seating, drinks and food service that included timely bill settling at the end. I ordered the Dinner "Pick Three Choices" deal and chose Rice & Beans, a Ground Beef Enchilada, and a Ground Beef Soft Taco. I was worried about bitting the inside of my mouth while still numb so I emptied the contents of the enchilada and taco and mixed them with the rice and beans so I didn't have to chew that much. It was great eating it that way. I finished the entire plate. I had to pass on the chips and salsa but my sister liked them very much. She ordered the Ground Beef Chimichanga. She got rice and beans too. She said her meal was great as well. She said and I quote, "it was excellent." We're both ready to return again for lunch anytime. We were able to find a parking place directly in front of the restaurant. There was ample parking available. The restrooms were clean and stocked.
If you've read my reviews before you know how much I love Mexican food. In Bloomington we tend to be creatures of habit who eat at El Ranchero South and Juannitas - close to home and just what we are used to. Deciding to shake things up and being on the west side of town led us to Casa Brava. We hadn't been in years and we enjoyed our experience! Service was quick and on point. It wasn't too crowded for a Friday night but still busy. No wait. Perfect! When it's too empty i start to get worried but I also hate waiting for a table. Chips and salsa were good - nothing special but good. We had the bean dip with queso which was a tad bit soupy but great flavor. Wife ordered tamales and the tiny bite she allowed me to sample was good. She said they were great and given I wasn't allowed much she must be telling the truth. I ordered arroz con pollo and it was fantastic. Chose flour tortillas and received only three so added a side order or corn tortillas to sample and add. Both were fresh and good. A great experience and we will return!
Terrible lunch today. No spice , no taste, very bland Mexican food. If I could give a negative star I would. Usually pretty good, the person cooking today should never do it again.!! Clearly no worth the money today. Waiter was excellent. Table was clean. Chimichanga lunch
The food was good , but the waiter was so rude ,really bad service,we had to wait around 10 minutes to get our drink ,and the restaurant wasn’t even full, do not recommend 1/10
It'was the worst meal I have ever had at this casa brava and I always recommend it to people even the service was bad I hope your new place is better
Food tasted good. Service was okay. They don't give any eye contact. Drink was nasty. But it was kid friendly so it was alright over all.
Im not coming here anymore! First off charging me .50 cents to walk my own dinner to my own car and then not giving me my change yeah they are pocketing peoples money. Always count your change here im telling ya somethings not right! Money hungry people
My chicken burrito was amazing. I had to eat half of it the next day. The young man that waited on us was so nice.
The waiter was very attentive, and the food was great. I had the lunch chorizo and eggs. It was some of the best chorizo I have had in a restaurant. It came with rice, beans, and tortillas.
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I really want to leave a good review as I've been dining here for the last 18 years but the last 2 times we were there I've left saying I not going back. Our service last night was pretty great however the bean dip was the most watery dip I've ever had anywhere and our food didn't come out hot and wasn't that delicious. Overall it was OK but there is better out there. Which is sad because this place used to be THE PLACE.
What a great place! Food was awesome, service was fantastic. Will definitely be back!
The service was great, we were able to get a table quickly, the food was great, and the portions of food wwere excellent ?! We'll definitely be coming back!
This is a great restaurant! It all started with a great server! He was friendly, extremely helpful and had a good sense of humor. The food was excellent and a very nice portion. If you are in the Bloomington area I definitely recommend this place.
Great food and service even while they were extremely busy. I've never been disappointed!