Our Story
A Tex-Mex Tradition for Generations
One Man. One Table. One Big Idea
Larry Forehand Had a Simple Vision for Casa Olé
In December 1973, Larry Forehand opened the first Casa Olé in Pasadena, Texas. After years of working his way through the restaurant business, he set out to create a place of his own—one built around delicious Mexican food, genuine hospitality, and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
That first Casa Olé became the beginning of something much bigger. A second restaurant followed in Houston in 1976, and by 1978 the Casa Olé franchise system was taking shape. What never changed was the heart behind it: serve food people love, treat guests like family, and give the community a place worth coming back to.
More Than a Meal
A Legacy Worth Carrying Forward
Casa Olé has spent more than five decades becoming part of birthdays, family dinners, celebrations, quick lunches, game-day gatherings, and those familiar nights when you just know what you’re craving. Generations have grown up around our tables, sharing great food, catching a game, raising a glass, and enjoying the moments that make Casa Olé feel like home.
Today, that story continues with Casina Hospitality. While the name behind the ownership may have changed, the things that matter most remain at the center of Casa Olé: our Tex-Mex roots, our communities, our guests, and the simple joy of bringing people together around a great meal.
Made for the Tex-Mex Craving
Come hungry. Leave happy.
Sizzling fajitas, cheesy enchiladas, loaded tacos, legendary queso, and all the Tex-Mex favorites that have kept guests coming back for generations. Every plate brings a little more flavor to the table and a lot more reason to gather, share a few laughs, and make the meal one to remember. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or settling in with family and friends, there’s always something worth digging into.
Come Grow With Casa Olé
Join a team built around great food, genuine hospitality, and a love for bringing people together.
