La Casita — Restaurant in Kittery

1/24/26 - La Casita just made the big move from Kittery to Hampton, NH—and wow, in just a week or two of being open they are already owning the new spot! We walked in and spotted familiar, friendly faces from the old place, and it was packed!

Now, the food—oh man, where do I start? We dove into our familiar favorites...

The Mahi Mahi bowl with fluffy yellow rice, fresh slaw, and their legendary spicy sesame sauce. That sauce? It's HOT (in the best way possible)—bold, flavorful, and addictive. If you like a little fire with your fish, this one's calling your name.

The Cuban Piccadillo with black beans, slaw, and their garlic crema... STOP EVERYTHING. That garlic crema is so ridiculously delicious, they should bottle it and sell it by the jar. Creamy, garlicky perfection that elevates the whole bowl to next-level amazing.

Prices are super fair—bowls run about $15–$17, which feels like a steal for this much flavor and quality.

And the menu? Beyond what we ordered, they've got Cubanos that look epic, juicy burgers, chicken options, Papas Bravas that scream "order me," crispy sweet potato fries, and a bunch of other crave-worthy goodies. Something for everyone, whether you're a local craving your fix or a beach tourist looking for a standout meal.

Locals: Try this place as soon as possible, it will become a favorite. Beach goers: Skip the beach food and come here for real Puerto Rican inspired delishiousness, you'll be plotting your next...

I don’t know if I can accurately describe the pure elation I felt today eating the Cubano from La Casita. Not only was the staff friendly and engaging, but they prepared my order with alarming efficiency. The Cubano was a truly exceptional sandwich, one that I look forward to making a frequent installment in constant persuit of delicious lunch. The pressed Cuban bread was fresh, a firm crispy outside, and soft on the inside. The slow cooked pork was at a near perfection, so much so I was scouring for any scraps left behind. The pickles, ham, swiss, and mustard, delivered on a surprising balance not seen enough in my typical Cubano orders. I’m not sure if I ate the sandwich or simply inhaled it, but I am absolutely sure of it’s excellance. Do not sleep on this humble joint on the skirt of the Kittery circle, this place is packing haymakers of authentic Cuban/Puerto Rican and Latin fare straight...

What a great surprise. Just got back from South America and a friend recommended stopping by here on the way to the visiting family in York.

Excellent flavors...plenty of spice in the sesame sauce, and a huge chunk of pork in the rice bowl. And, the Cuban sandwich was fantastic (and huge!).

Big portions...We had enough left over for a couple of lunches the next day.

Friendly, fast service...Gabriel remembers your name after your first visit, and you feel like he's serving up some Puerto Rican home cooking just for you.

HIGHLY recommend a quick detour on your way to the outlets or Ogunquit. Of course if you're local, I'd make this a...