Mi Casita

The inspiration

Mi Casita opened in 2005 as a family-run Mexican restaurant in Placentia's Old Town area . The kitchen centers on made-from-scratch dishes like molcajetes, handmade tortillas, chile verde and sopes, with a strong seafood side .

What to order

• Camaron a la diabla: spicy shrimp that appears again and again among the restaurant's signature plates .¹
• Sopes: a classic recommendation for an authentic taste of the kitchen .¹
• Ceviche tostada: a seafood starter that shows up often in diner photos and praise .¹

What people are saying

The handmade tortillas and the friendly, attentive staff come up again and again in reviews, along with praise for the molcajete and the salsa's heat¹ . Many call the small, spotless space a warm neighborhood spot worth the drive .

Why you should try it

If you are staying nearby in northern Orange County, this is a family-run kitchen with a story, rebuilt by hand after a fire and still cooking everything from scratch .