Short answer, yes. The online ordering menu for Casa Olé’s Pasadena location lists a pint and a half pint of rice as separate sides, so extra rice doesn’t mean adding another full plate to your order.
Locations don’t always match, so treat that as a starting point and check the restaurant near you. What follows is a plain look at the sizes, the two rice styles, and the times when a pint of rice beats a catering tray.
Rice on the Sides Menu
Casa Olé’s ordering pages sort the food into groups, and sides are one of them. On the Pasadena page that group holds 23 items, and rice shows up twice, once as a pint and once as a half pint. It’s easy to miss, since most people head straight to the entrees and never look further down.
Main plates already come with rice, usually next to beans, so the sides list is there for the moments when that isn’t enough. Maybe the table likes to share. Maybe tomorrow’s lunch needs a head start. Either way, the option sits right there.
What the Listing Looks Like
Look for the words pint and half pint beside the rice. Adding a pint of rice works like adding any other side: choose the size, drop it in the cart, and carry on with the rest of your order. Nothing fancy, and no special request needed.
The sides group isn’t only rice. The menu pages also mention beans, and the kids’ meals let a child pick rice and beans, french fries or apple slices as the side. So the rice listing is one piece of a bigger set of choices, not a lone item.
How Big Is a Pint, Really?
A pint is a measure of volume, equal to 16 fluid ounces or two cups. A half pint is 8 fluid ounces, or one cup. The math stays the same whether the container holds rice, salsa or soup, so you can picture it by thinking of two measuring cups.
Cooked rice is a little different from liquid, though. Fluffy rice fills a container with air pockets, while pressed rice packs tighter, so two containers of the same size can look different on the plate. When you’re feeding a group, ordering slightly more than you expect to need beats running short at dinner.
Choosing Between the Sizes
A half pint suits one or two people who already have rice and beans coming with their entrees. It’s the small top up, the thing you order when somebody always wants a second spoonful. Easy to add, easy to finish.
A full pint fits a bigger table, or anyone who wants rice left over for the next day. Prices for both sizes appear on the order screen, and they can vary by location, so compare them there before you check out. That’s honestly the simplest way to decide, and nobody will mind if you change your mind.
Mexican Rice and Vegetable Rice
Casa Olé doesn’t serve only one style. Some plates on the order pages come with Mexican rice and refried beans, while others come with vegetable rice and charro beans. Which one you get depends on the dish, so read the description before you assume.
The catering menu draws the same line. Its sides list names Mexican rice and vegetable rice, and beans come as charro or refried. If you have a favorite, check the sides for the exact location you’re ordering from, since that’s the menu that counts.
When Your Plate Already Has Rice
Plenty of dishes arrive with rice built in. The menu describes burritos, enchiladas and chimichangas as served with rice, often with beans or pico de gallo alongside. The Burrito Con Queso, for one, comes smothered in housemade chile con queso and served with rice and beans.
So extra rice works best as an add on, not a swap. Think of a saucy plate, like a chimichanga topped with chile con queso, where a spoonful of plain rice helps soak up what’s left. Or a shared meal where everyone reaches for the same bowl and it empties fast.
When a Tray Makes More Sense
For a crowd, there’s catering. The Casa Olé catering menu lists trays marked as serving 20, with Mexican rice, vegetable rice and beans among the sides. That’s a much bigger scale than a pint, and it’s built for parties, office lunches and similar events.
Somewhere in the middle, say eight or ten people, the answer isn’t obvious. Call the location and ask what they’d suggest, because the staff knows their own portion sizes better than any article does. A couple of pints might do it, or a tray might be easier.
Adding It to a Takeout Order
The Casa Olé website links to online ordering pages for specific restaurants, including Pasadena and Port Arthur. Choose your location, add your entrees, then scroll to sides. Tossing a pint of rice into the cart takes only a few taps.
Before you submit, double check the pickup time and the total. If you want something small changed, like extra pico de gallo with your enchiladas, use the notes box or phone the restaurant. Little tweaks are easier to sort out before you leave the house than after.
Ways to Spend a Little Less
The menu page advertises a Happy Hour every day from 2pm to 6pm, with a Supreme Taco Platter for $10. If your schedule allows a late lunch, that window is worth timing, and you can add rice if the platter doesn’t feel like enough.
There’s also a loyalty program. Members earn one point for every $1 spent, and you can join with a card or an online form. Points are claimed on a later visit at any participating restaurant, and rewards can’t be paired with other offers, so pick whichever deal helps most.
Quick Wrap Up
If you need extra rice, a pint of rice from the sides list is a simple fix. Pick the size that matches your table, choose Mexican or vegetable rice to go with your entree, and check your own location’s menu first.
Menus can change from one restaurant to the next, so a quick look before you order saves surprises, and it only takes a minute on the ordering page.
FAQs
Does Casa Olé sell rice bythe pint?
The Pasadena online menu lists a pint and a half pint of rice under sides. Check your own location to confirm it’s offered there too.
How much rice is in a pint?
A pint is 16 fluid ounces, or two cups, and a half pint is 8 fluid ounces. Rice can pack looser or tighter, so the look of it may vary a bit.
Which rice styles can I choose from?
The menu pages name Mexican rice and vegetable rice. Some plates come with Mexican rice and refried beans, and others with vegetable rice and charro beans.
Can I order rice for a big event?
Yes. The catering menu lists trays that serve 20, including Mexican rice and vegetable rice. Contact the restaurant to arrange it and ask about timing.
