Casa Mexicana

Tucked into Bishopston’s Zetland Road since 1986, Casa Mexicana has long been a beloved, family-run fixture. Independent to its core, it champions a broader canvas of Mexican cooking than the usual street food snapshots, favouring recipes rooted in tradition and served with an easy, friendly warmth. The result is a neighbourhood spot where Bristol meets Mexico over generous plates, lively flavours and unfussy hospitality.

Starters set the tone, from antojitos with guacamole to marinated aceitunas, while gambas al mojo de ajo arrive glossed with garlic and chilli butter. There is comfort too in hongos queso fundido, its bubbling cheese spooned into warm tortillas, and nachos that are a riot of texture and tang.

Mains rove from a saucy, stuffed burrito with rice and beans to salmon poblano draped in a creamy, green-chilli sauce and paired with sweet fried plantain. Build-your-own fajitas bring a little theatre to the table, and salads keep things vibrant, whether ensalada pollo or ensalada camarón finished with an avocado dressing.

The venue is cheerfully stocked with a variety of refreshing beverages to complement your meal. Drop by for dinner, swing past for cheeky churros, or simply settle in for a relaxing evening. Book in, bring your appetite, and let Casa Mexicana spice up your evening - no passport required, just good company and a sense of fun!