Located in a fairly new build on Warrior Drive, Casa Adobe Express continues to earn fans with its fresh and flavorful take on Mexican cuisine—served at a speed that keeps up with today’s fast-paced world.
Along with the standard favorites such as tacos, chimichangas, tamales, nachos, bowls and salads, the menu also includes some unique spins on Mexican dining, such as the Dinamita Fries, a large platter of thick, steak-cut fries along with queso, salad, creamy chipotle and creamy avocado sauces, jalapeños (upon request) and a choice of carnitas, chicken, tinga (spicy shredded chicken), ground beef, steak, shrimp or grilled veggies.
The steak comes in large cubes of tender, juicy beef, delicious when accompanied with the generous drizzle of the creamy chipotle.
The Dinamita Fries dish is a huge portion, likely plenty of calories for two people in itself (or a challenge for one hungry diner).
Casa Adobe serves its version of esquites (street-style corn) off the cob, in a dish—a small brown pot, when dining in, baked hot and topped with crumbles of cotija cheese, the corn seasoned with a tasty blend of mayo, lime, cilantro, red onion and other spices.
“The shrimp on my Southwest salad was perfectly cooked. The salad itself was fresh, quality produce. And the chili lime dressing, so good,” one customer, Doug Botimer, posted following an experience at Casa Adobe
The restaurant’s Mexican burrito wraps carnitas with pinto beans, Spanish rice, pico de gallo and guacamole, and customers can also build their own customizable bowls, burritos and stir-fries, bursting with the flavors of their choice.
Other must-try dishes include the Baja Fish Tacos, featuring beer-battered white fish piled high with slaw and served alongside rice and pico de gallo.
“Attention former Californians, I have found the spot!” Carly Christ said. “The steak in our fries was juicy, the sauce was super flavorful and unique, and the carnitas in my burrito was next level.”
Casa Adobe Express emphasizes efficiency, but it’s not the usual fast-food place; Casa Adobe Express also values big flavors and big portions.
The wide variety of tasty sauces makes another element that sets Casa Adobe apart from many of the local Tex-Mex and fast-food eateries. The salsa menu includes the house roasted red, served complimentary along with the chips; this standard-style salsa has a fresh, herby aroma to it.
The creamy chipotle sauce exhibits a great zing, and comes as an ingredient in many of the dishes.
The creamy avocado, however, isn’t very spicy, a good choice for those who prefer a milder, gentler flavor.
Other options include the ranchera salsa, blending tomatoes and chile de arbol; chunky pico de gallo; and a hot “Diabla” salsa variety.
The server recommended the tomatillo salsa to accompany the tamales. Get a trio of these traditional Mexican tamales—one each of chicken, pork and ground beef—for $11.99, topped with shredded cabbage and the tamale dough containing a bold, corny, masa taste.
The poblano burrito—combining a whole chile relleno, refried beans and Spanish rice with salsa ranchera, along with an added option of steak or chicken—has also earned glowing reviews.
“The poblano burrito with steak or chicken is so delicious,” according to a local Yelper, McAdams Addy. “Establishment is always clean and the service is phenomenal. Our family loves this place.”
Kelley Grider agreed that Casa Adobe is a great, unique local eatery, “not cookie cutter like a lot of Mexican places,” serving large portions for reasonable prices, while Landon Wehrung said “the tinga chicken chimichanga is absolutely amazing, my favorite one in town. Also, the refried beans and Mexican rice are very good. And their cheese dip is delicious! Highly recommend this place.”
Casa Adobe Express, owned and operated by brothers Arturo and Rafael Onate, seems to be quickly becoming a local favorite, with many other customers praising its laid-back but very clean interior, friendly staff, quick service, variety offered and good value.
Dine-in service is generally very quick, according to reports, but to further expedite the service, Casa Adobe Express offers a drive-through window as well for pickup.
“This place is fantastic. A hidden gem,” says local guide Jeff Hagan, who calls the Trio Burrito (shrimp, steak and chicken) the best he’s ever had.
“The tinga is very flavorful and juicy,” said yet another pleased customer, Paul.
While the occasional review mentions that some don’t care for the sauces, and one diner reported that he found the margaritas weak, overall feedback remains overwhelmingly positive
Among the wealth of other appealing items on the menu to try are Frijoles Charros—pinto beans, bacon, chorizo, jalapeño, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro simmered in a flavorful broth; Pozole Verde—a green pepper and tomatillo stew with chicken and hominy, a shrimp-cocktail style soup served cold, a chicken Caesar wrap, fajitas and a whole slew of customizable burrito possibilities.
There’s lots of drink options, too—Mexican Coke, Jarritos, Boing, horchata, limeade and more, as well as beer, margaritas and cocktails.
And for dessert, Casa Adobe offers churros, flan, sopapilla strips and the Xango (cheesecake wrapped in a pastry tortilla, lightly fried to a golden brown and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar).
So, for a fresh take on Mexican fare in Murfreesboro—customized to suit you, served quick, and accompanied by delicious sauces—check out Warrior Drive’s Casa Adobe Express.
Dylan Hawkins appreciates that “you can just drop under 20 dollars for two people. Perfect. Plus, there’s a drive-through . . . chicken is grilled perfectly, sauce is excellent, vegetables salivatory, and value peak.”
Casa Adobe Express
1433A Warrior Dr.
Mon.–Sat.: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Chicken or steak chimichanga: $7.99; Baja fish tacos with pico de gallo and rice: $11.99; Shrimp a la diabla: $15.50; Single ground beef, chicken, tinga, carnitas or chorizo taco: $3.50; 8-oz. salsa (roasted red, creamy avocado, creamy chipotle, pico de gallo, tapatia, tomatillo, ranchera or diabla): $4.99; Steak Dinamita Fries: $9.99
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