Back-to-School Weeknight Dinners at Casa Villa
The last two weeks of August are when the school-year routine actually kicks back in — packed lunches, homework, after-school pickups, and a lot less bandwidth for a from-scratch weeknight dinner. Casa Villa’s menu already has two things built for exactly that stretch: a Weekday Specials category with its own set of dishes, and a […]
Date Night in Willow Glen: A Casa Villa Game Plan
Willow Glen has no shortage of date-night options, but a lot of them lean small-plates-and-wine-bar. If what you actually want is a real meal, a real cocktail, and a kitchen that’s putting technique into the food rather than just plating it — Casa Villa’s dining room, drink list, and Chef’s Specials menu make a solid […]
What Is a Molcajete? Casa Villa’s Willow Glen Stone-Bowl Specialty, Explained
The word “molcajete” refers to two things at once, and both matter if you’re trying to understand the dish. First, it’s the name of a traditional Mexican mortar carved from volcanic basalt rock, used for centuries to grind chiles, garlic, and spices into salsas and guacamole by hand. Second, it’s become the name of a […]
National Watermelon Day at Casa Villa: What’s Actually Cold on the Menu
National Watermelon Day lands on Monday, August 3, 2026, and it’s exactly the kind of low-effort, high-engagement day that’s fun to build a visit around — if there’s something genuinely cold and watermelon-adjacent to order. Here’s the honest version: Casa Villa’s current internal menu file doesn’t list a dedicated “agua de sandía” (watermelon water) or any […]
Casa Villa Willow Glen: The Complete Guide to Menu, Hours & Dining
Willow Street in Willow Glen isn’t short on places to eat, but Casa Villa is one of the few restaurants in the neighborhood trying to do nearly everything well under one roof — a full breakfast program, a lunch and dinner menu built for both quick bites and shareable feasts, a seafood section, a dedicated […]