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Mexican
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant offering a selection of vegetarian menu items most of which can be made vegan on request. Open Mon 5:30pm-8:30pm, Thu-Sun 5:30pm-8:30pm.
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Ara Tapu Main Road, Muri, Ngatangiia (at Muri beach), Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 16 Mar 2025 by krystalkairi
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Added by TabithaA on 24 Jun 2019
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16 Reviews
First Review by TabithaA
nicole_m
Points +4648
Worth a visit in Rarotonga - Edit
This place has merged with The Rickshaw while renovation work is happening at The Rickshaw (see their Facebook for updates). The menu at the combined Zest - La Casita and The Rickshaw has both Mexican and Asian style dishes. From La Casita side I tried the corn chips with salsa and guacamole (I was pleasantly surprised to find the salsa was fresh and not from a jar) and the chimichanga. The latter had coconut cream or yoghurt on top as a sour cream substitute, which was nice. There was vegan cheese inside but not much and I couldn’t taste it. The rest of the filling (roast veges, flavoured rice) and sides (salad and guacamole) were nice. Hot sauce on the table gave it an extra kick and bit more flavour. I would visit again - especially for the two cute cats on site.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-12
Pros: Vegan options marked on menu, Generous portions , Nice food
Cons: Cheese was tasteless, pointless
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edelany
Points +306
Would give five stars if allowed - Edit
Loads of vegan options. They have tofu, vegan cheese, vegan sour cream and vegan ice cream
Read morePros: Many tasty options, Fresh produce used, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Guac was not the best, but avos supplies were low.
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MatureVegan
Points +135
Tasty food and friendly staff - Edit
Vegan options clearly marked. Specials for the evening on the blackboard had a vegan enchilada with tofu and vegan cheese, vegan sour cream. I enjoyed this very much.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan options, Friendly staff, Nice covered open air seating
Cons: None
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cramtorres
Points +111
Great Vegan Options - Edit
They had two special, vegan options - tofu tacos and vegan enchiladas. They were both great. And they had a coconut sour cream that was delicious. Great frozen margaritas too. We went twice and they made us vegan nachos the second trip. Best food for vegans on the island.
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FullSoyBoy
Points +56
Several options on menu - Edit
There were a few vegan options on the menu which waa great to see, as we were impressed that they had vegan cheese and sour cream. However, the poly Mexican enchiladas were not my favourite - the topping were good, but inside it was just plain chopped tofu, wilted greens and coconut milk so it wasn’t very flavourful. The frozen margs are huge though and overall it was a good experience.
Read morePros: Several options , Vegan cheese and sour cream
Cons: Not very flavourful
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mrowka
Points +129
Great food! - Edit
So many vegan options! That have vegan cheese, coconut sour cream and more. Also GF option available.my dish had side of little rice which was made with island style whchi was delicious and had a twist. Absolutely love it. Small and cool place. Highly recommended
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-07
Pros: Vegan options , Service , Local twist in a Mexican dish
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SheridanLean
Points +55
Good vegan options - Edit
Amazingly they had vegan cheese so swapped cheese and sour cream for vegan cheese and guacamole on the nachos. Were delicious. I’m gluten free so could only eat the nachos but they Had other vegan options aswell.
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Heretic68
Points +177
Tasty Mexican - Casual Dining and Great Staff - Edit
Lots of vegan and vege options. They even have plant-based cheese and sour cream. It is a regular for us and is reasonably priced.
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emilieeeeeee
Points +298
Delicious - Edit
I had the enchillada on the specials board and it was SO good we wanted to come back the next night but it was closed😒if closed go next door to rickshaw 👍
Read morePros: Fresh good food, Good cocktails, Friendly
Cons: Close early, Closed tuesdays
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SamSoutar
Points +414
Delicious - Edit
Oh gosh. This was probably one of my fav things I ate on this island! Sooo good
Read morePros: Dine in, Delicious, Fast service
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AmySturkenboom
Points +34
Vegan Option - Edit
There was one vegan option on the specials board. They also made a Virgin vegan pina colada! Food was very good.
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LizHayes
Points +50
Delicious vegan option - Edit
It was great to see vegan options clearly listed on the menu at La Casita, including a vegan desert.
Read moreI had a Poly Max Enchilada with vegan cheese and it was so delicious! Forgot to take a photo as I was too hungry.
Restaurant decor is super fun and cocktails are great
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-14
Pros: Various vegan options clearly labeled , Vegan cheese! The only place I found with it, Very tasty food
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reviewgizmo
Points +282
Phenomenal - Edit
I had the Poly Max Enchiladas from the Specials Board (with tofu and vegan cheese), and can honestly say it's one of the best dishes I've ever had.
Read moreThe taste was out of this world! Genuinely phenomenal.
I really hope they move it to the main menu, rather than only being a special, because it's just so good that it seems a shame not to offer it at all times!
They are vegan-friendly, even though their menu doesn't necessarily suggest it obviously.
They can substitute most things for vegan options, such as tofu, vegan cheese, and vegan ice cream.
They are also able to make vegan pizzas with their vegan cheese.
They take care with vegan orders, too - it's not just a second thought.
This place was a complete surprise in just how good it was and how vegan-friendly it was. We will definitely be going back!
Pros: Great-tasting food, Good prices, Very vegan-friendly
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TroyCoyle
Points +160
Almost a four star - Edit
Delicious cocktails and good attempts to veganise. The rukau enchiladas were a standout when I first had them.
Read morePros: Delicious options, Open to veganising options
Cons: Mixed up order so I got fish enchilada (yuk), Very slow service.
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Aloo
Points +7707
La Veggie Friendly Casita - Edit
Conveniently located restaurant with lots of vegetarian options, which the staff are happy to make vegan. Nice ambience, plenty of seating inside and out and friendly service.
Read moreMy chimichanga was really tasty, served with salad.
Note, as with many restaurants in the area, La Casita is only available for dinner.
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TabithaA
Points +5917
Good service good food - Edit
Good service and tasty food
Read moreEasy to find in Muri
Ask for things to be vegan and they do it as everything is made fresh
Pros: Good veg menu, Can veganise on request
Cons: A tad expensive but it’s Cook Islands
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