A multi-story white building with a red tile roof and glowing string lights, identified as "Casa Reina Taqueria & Tequila," is bustling with patrons on its outdoor patios and balconies. Palm trees wrapped with lights stand in front of the building, which features arched openings and black umbrellas. In the foreground, people walk along the sidewalk and a white car is visible on the street, while a red brick building is seen next door.

The Old Soul Of St. Augustine, The South’s Best Small Town 2023 – Southern Living Magazine

Casa Reina Taqueria is one of St. Augustine’s newest and most colorful eateries. Set in a standalone building across from the city’s historic Plaza de la Constitución, the restaurant overlooks centuries of St. Augustine history. The 120-year-old “Queen’s” home — now the completely renovated Casa Reina — is an example of turn-of-the-century St. Augustine style, originally built as a private dwelling and later converted into the Blenmore Hotel and a gathering place for the American Legion.

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