Las Cazuelitas has a very laid back atmosphere, casual to the point of being boring. I ve never heard music playing, and the tables are spaced widely enough that you're hardly aware of other customers. Service is friendly and also casual, but usually quite slow. Fortunately, the customers don t seem to be in a hurry either - even during lunch hour. There s a harmony between guest and host, food and service, that seems to work.
Portions are ample and inexpensive.
That s the highest price on the menu. The meat was tender, obviously cooked with attention. The tripe is very good in this unusual preparation - both are tender and slightly chewy. Fajitas are served in a similar manner, fairly jumping off a hot iron skillet. The chicken is sublime, redolent of lime and cooked with onion and morr n chiles, which have a flavor similar to anchos.