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 […]
Graduation Party Catering in Willow Glen San Jose 2026 — Casa Villa
Graduation Party Catering in Willow Glen San Jose 2026 — Casa Villa Graduation season is in full swing across San Jose’s high schools and colleges, and Casa Villa has run catering out of its Willow Street location for 15 years. The service area covers Willow Glen and extends across San Jose, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Milpitas, Cupertino, […]
Father’s Day Mexican Dinner (or Brunch) in Willow Glen San Jose 2026 — Casa Villa
Father’s Day Mexican Dinner (or Brunch) in Willow Glen San Jose 2026 — Casa Villa Father’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday, June 21. For families in Willow Glen and around San Jose who want to mark the day with a real meal rather than a chain-restaurant wait, Casa Villa on Willow Street is open that day […]
Juneteenth Community Dinner in Willow Glen San Jose 2026 — Casa Villa
Juneteenth Community Dinner in Willow Glen San Jose 2026 — Casa Villa Juneteenth falls on Friday, June 19, 2026. For families and groups in Willow Glen and around San Jose planning to mark the day together, Casa Villa is open under its regular Friday hours — 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM — for dine-in, pickup, delivery, […]
What Are Enchiladas? Casa Villa’s Willow Glen Take on a Mexican Classic
What Are Enchiladas? Casa Villa’s Willow Glen Take on a Mexican Classic Enchiladas are one of Mexico’s most familiar dishes, and also one of its most varied. At their core, they’re corn tortillas dipped in sauce, filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, rolled, and finished in the oven or on the stovetop. What separates a […]
Casa Villa Willow Glen: Your Summer 2026 Mexican Food Guide — Father’s Day, Graduation & Authentic Flavors
Casa Villa Willow Glen: Your Summer 2026 Mexican Food Guide — Father’s Day, Graduation & Catering Summer in Willow Glen means long evenings on tree-lined streets and neighborhood gatherings, and Casa Villa on Willow Street has been part of that rhythm for 15 years. It’s a family-owned restaurant serving Mexican food with recipes passed down […]