Careers at Mi Casa
Join the outstanding team at Mi Casa
Mi Casa is a family-owned Cal-Mex cantina on East 17th Street in Costa Mesa, open since 1972. The application is a printed form, and the way in is simple: get the form, bring it in or call, then interview.
Print the application
Mi Casa publishes its application as a PDF in two languages. Print it and fill it in.
Come in or call
Bring it to the restaurant at 296 E 17th St, or call (949) 645-7626 and ask.
Interview
Most interviews happen on weekday afternoons.
Rather talk first? Call (949) 645-7626, or find the front door on the contact page.
Guests name the staff in their reviews. A few of those notes are below.
The room you would work in
A family restaurant that has kept its building
1972
Mi Casa opened on 17th Street in a former Sizzler Steakhouse. Remnants of the wagon wheel chandeliers and the cattle iron branding symbols on the dining room tables are still there. It is family owned and operated, now in its third generation under Ryan Moore, who bought the restaurant from his father Rick in 2010. Read the whole story on Our Story.
2011
The Burro Room bar got its makeover and draft beer was added. It is a gathering place for drinks and time with friends, and it runs a weekday happy hour from 3 to 6 PM, bar only.
2025
The dining room and bar were updated with new booths, tables and chairs, and a more open feel. Open daily from 11:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on weekends, serving combination plates, fajitas and burritos from the menu.
What regulars write
“Shasta is amazing and knows our orders by heart and Ryan always has a friendly hello and stops by our table to chat!”
Greta S., Newport Beach
“Chuck and Diego and great bartenders.”
Chris S.
More guest notes are on the testimonials page.
Pick up the form, then come by
Download the application in English or Spanish, and bring it to 296 E 17th St, Costa Mesa. The contact page has the hours and directions.