If you’re a ‘Townie’ you more than likely know the name, SI Casa, and if you’re not from Grants Pass you also more than likely seen the sign, even from the freeway.
Si Casa Flores is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and welcoming atmosphere.
The restaurant has been a local favorite for many years, serving a wide range of traditional Mexican dishes. It offers a diverse menu that includes appetizers like guacamole and chips, quesadillas, and nachos. For main courses, they serve a variety of tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, and combination plates, allowing customers to choose their favorite fillings and flavors.
The restaurant strives to provide a genuine Mexican dining experience by using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. The dishes are typically prepared with spices and flavors that capture the essence of Mexican cuisine. Additionally, Si Casa Flores offers vegetarian and gluten-free options to cater to various dietary preferences.
The ambiance of Si Casa Flores is warm and inviting, featuring vibrant colors and Mexican-themed decorations. The staff is known for their friendly and attentive service, creating a welcoming environment for dinners. The restaurant can accommodate both small and large groups, making it suitable for family gatherings, social outings, or even a casual dinner for two.
Over the past thirty years they have opened multiple locations to include their two Xpress locations in town, and the Taqueria downtown, on H Street in Grants Pass.
Their ‘flagship’ location right off the freeway has some of the greatest Mexican food in the state! Not just Grants Pass! Family friendly with one of the largest dining areas indoor and out the atmosphere isn’t the only thing we come for. Traditional Mexican seasoned dishes with fresh ingredients, and huge portions, great salsas and drinks are what keeps everyone coming back for more.
In the beginning …
Jose Flores was born and raised in the city of Guadalajara into a family with little means with nine siblings and began working from the age of five. At a very young age his father started up his own Taco Stand, and young Jose would help; “from a young age I learned to do it all. I would wake up before school started, come home, chop op the veggies, go to school, go straight home, and help my father set it everything up to sell Tacos in the afternoons and night.”Thanks to the skills learned working, chopping veggies and knowing his way around the kitchen he received a call one day that changed his life. He was asked to go to WA to help the kitchen crew at a Mexican restaurant.
Jose met his wife, Aracely as well in Washington. Aracely also came from a very humble background, and she too has been working from a very young age . She was born and raised in Mazatlán, Mexico. From a young age her mother taught her amazing skills in the kitchen; she would have to help her cook for her siblings when her mother would have to go to work. “If you personally know my wife, you know she is a master in the kitchen. Aracely is the most creative, hard-working women I know. Thankfully her life sent her to Washington as well.”
The Flore’s family came to Grants Pass in 92′ with intentions of finding an opportunity for themselves, their family, and for others. With great intentions and filled with hope they embarked on their journey.
“We wanted to share our love for food with the community. That same year we began to work on our first Mexican Restaurant, Rio Bravo, previously located in front of Riverside Park. On May 16, 1992, my wife said, ” we have to open tomorrow because we don’t have any more money to pay for another day at the hotel.” Sure, enough we opened our business on May 17, 1992, it was a rainy day and we only had $23 to our name.”
Here we are almost 31 years later …
“We have an immense amount of gratitude for this community; we were able to grow roots here, have and raise our family here, and our business. Our businesses have grown, and we have had the pleasure to provide opportunity for many others. We believe that your vision must include helping others and providing opportunity or else it’s just not worth doing it. Along the years we have had fun sharing our love for food, family, and our culture one plate at a time. We pride in quality and good service.
Our Motto is “Familia Feliz” , because no matter your background we all strive for a “Familia Feliz” which translates into: HAPPY FAMILY! … and we believe we are all capable of that.”