Casa Oaxaca - Bethesda

4.5

393 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Vegetarian-friendly
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Kid-friendly

Located in beautiful Bethesda, MD, Casa Oaxaca Restaurant offers a menu inspired by traditional Mexican fare & cocktails.

Private dining

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Location
4905 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone number
(240) 858-6181 ext. 86181
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ismael Galguera

Carne Asada
Grilled Steak, onions and cilantro
Lengua
Braised Beef Tongue, onions and cilantro
Carnitas
Fried Pork, onions and cilantro
Vegetables
Carrots, green beans, zucchini, onions and cilantro
Al Pastor
Marinated Pork, pineapple, onions and cilantro
Chicken
Grilled chicken, onions and cilantro
Chorizo
Mexican Spicy Sausage, onions and cilantro
Mushrooms
Mushrooms, corn, onions and cilantro
Barbacoa
Shredded Beef, onions and cilantro
Nopal
Cactus, onions and cilantro
Pulpo
Grilled Octopus, onions and cilantro
Chapulines
Grasshopper, onions and cilantro
Shrimp
Marinated Shrimp, cabbage slaw, avocado ranch dressing
Fish
Fried Mahi Mahi, cabbage slaw with avocado ranch dressing

Lunch Entrées

Chicken Mango Salad$12.00
Chicken, iceberg lettuce, mango, tomato, cucumbers, grapes, and mango dressing
Chicken Enchiladas$10.00
2 Rolled stuffed tortillas topped with queso fresco, rice and beans
Chicken Mole Enchilada$12.00
2 Rolled stuffed tortillas topped with queso fresco, rice and beans
2 Sopes - Steak or Chicken$10.00
Fried Tortillas topped with beans, romaine lettuce, sour cream and cheese
Tortas - Mexican Sandwich$10.00
Torta El Chavo: Ham, tomato, onions, lettuce, jalapeno. Torta Oaxaquena (Add $2): Spicy chorizo, ham, tomato, onions, avocado, lettuce, pickled jalapeño
Frida Platter$11.00
Spicy chorizo, eggs, grilled cactus, rice and beans
Tipico Especial$12.00
2 Enchiladas, 1 Chicken Raja Tamal, rice and beans
3 Tacos$12.00
Mix & Match. Served with rice and beans
Chilaquiles
Fried Tortilla Served with rice and beans
- Chicken$11.00
- Steak$14.00
- Vegetarian$10.00
Tamales$5.00
Your choice of pork, mole, and chicken raja. Pork: Tamal with pork and tomatillo green sauce. Chicken Raja: Shredded chicken, onions, tomatoes, pickled jalapeño. Mole: Tamal with traditional chicken mole

Dessert

Churros$6.00
Tres Leches$6.00
Flan$6.00

What 393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
3.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Maryland - DC Suburbs
Kid-friendly
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Healthy
Maryland - DC Suburbs
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Casa Oaxaca in Bethesda delights with "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests enjoy authentic Mexican dishes, including standout tacos and mole. The vibrant atmosphere features a popular outdoor patio, though it can get "loud." Despite occasional service delays, many patrons praise the "delicious margaritas" and welcoming staff, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

393 Reviews

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ElizabethG
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Casa Oaxaca is Fantastic! Nelson is so friendly and remembers us every time we come. The food is always so delicious. It’s definitely our favorite place!
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Giancarlo
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best mexican restaurant in Bethesda hands down. Service is always great and welcoming. Prices are fair for the location and portions are generous.
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Candace
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Amazing food and drinks, and our server was lovely - friendly and attentive. The restaurant is small so I'd recommend making a reservation, but we'll definitely be back!
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Ted
Washington DC6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
food was good and servers were very friendly. Only drawback was we were seated in the front and since the door was opening frequently, it was chilly (It was a cold & windy night outside).
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Ana
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent - very friendly, personable and knowledgeable. And didn't mind answering our many questions. Food and drinks were delicious. And my birthday celebration was probably the best I've ever seen in a restaurant. Will definitely go back for music on the patio in the warmer weather.
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Dewanna
Washington DC21 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and friendly staff. Would definitely return!
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Milton
Washington DC17 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great and the overall service was exemplary
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Sammy
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great time & would decently recommend. Food & drinks were amazing!!
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Eden
Washington DC17 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious for the most part. We didn’t like the ceviche. The staff was very attentive. And helped us celebrate the birthday.
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Elliot VIP
Washington DC23 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was very disappointed that there were no tlayudas available. That was the main reason we came. Additionally, the molcajete is a much smaller portion now, with hardly any cheese, and the bowl wobbled terribly which made it difficult to eat. Not sure I will return with so many other options to choose from.
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Casa Oaxaca - Bethesda does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Casa Oaxaca - Bethesda also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 858-6181 ext. 86181.

Casa Oaxaca - Bethesda is rated 4.5 stars by 393 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

4905 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(240) 858-6181 ext. 86181
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ismael Galguera

Casa Oaxaca - Bethesda

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Private dining

Dining areas

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Antojitos

Queso Fundido$8.00

Tacos Dorados$7.00

Chips & Guacamole$8.00

Tacos

Carne Asada

Lengua

Carnitas

Vegetables

Al Pastor

Chicken

Chorizo

Mushrooms

Barbacoa

Nopal

Pulpo

Chapulines

Shrimp

Fish

Lunch Entrées

Chicken Mango Salad$12.00

Chicken Enchiladas$10.00

Chicken Mole Enchilada$12.00

2 Sopes - Steak or Chicken$10.00

Tortas - Mexican Sandwich$10.00

Frida Platter$11.00

Tipico Especial$12.00

3 Tacos$12.00

Chilaquiles

Tamales$5.00

Dessert

Churros$6.00

Tres Leches$6.00

Flan$6.00

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