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| - While street parking is available we ended up parking in one of the area underground garages. At just $3 it's less of a headache that driving around trying to find a spot. We walked up to find that C.A.S.A. was essentially an outdoor bar we were a bit thrown off. No biggie but it's something worth noting. Dining outside in Arizona can be pretty toasty. Thankfully they have the usual misters that take the temperature down a notch.
It's also worth noting that after doing some research we found that there is an indoor 'club' area where food is also served. We had no clue since the entrance was tucked away behind a wall. Not to mention, we went by the sign that said, "Order food at the bar." Once again, no biggie.
Unlike their online menu their menus at their location not only provide photos but are clearly marked which burritos can be made vegan. In addition, when talking to the bartender they gave us the heads up about vegan options as well. There was a wide variety of fare....all made into burritos. I chose the Mac and Cheese while my husband went for the Chinese Takeout.
I will say it wasn't the best vegan mac and cheese I've ever had, but it still hit the spot and had a little bite to it. As for my husband's burrito. It contained fried rice, chicken, and spring rolls....yes, all inside of the burrito. There were absolutely no complaints from him.
While I wasn't blown away by our experience we found ourselves in Tempe the following week and decided to stop again. This time around I tried the veganized Chinese Takeout burrito. Winner! That vegan Chinese Takeout burrito kicked butt. The tofu was perfectly prepared. Not too squishy, not too tough. And the taste was delicious. Definitely a repeater. My husband enjoyed the street tacos he ordered but he was quick to admit that he wished he had gotten the Chinese Takeout again.
When you arrive at C.A.S.A. chances are you're not going to get warm and fuzzies like you would if you entered your local bar. That's not to say the staff isn't polite, it's just a different vibe. Add in the heat of eating outside and attempting to shout your order to the bartender over the loud music, and I'm sure some may not be that thrilled with the experience. For us it's no big deal. For the chance to get our hands on some food that comes with a different spin and has vegan options we found it worth stepping outside of our normal comfort zone. We will definitely be returning to try the remaining concoctions that are offered.
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