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Casa de Bandini: Diners Say It’s the Best Mexican Restaurant in North County
0We think we’re great…the best Mexican restaurant in North County, San Diego. We prove it every day by providing you with the freshest food prepared and delivered by a super staff in a truly beautiful and authentic Mexican restaurant setting. But don’t take our word for it…
‘The re-incarnation of my favorite restaurant in old town is worth the drive. Its a Carlsbad address but I call the neighborhood Olivenhain or Inland Encinitas. We went there with a party of twenty on a Sunday Afternoon and experienced great service, delicious food, and the Black Cherry margaritas before were a HUGE hit with the ladies. Honestly, San Diego Magazine was wrong, because Casa de Bandini has the best guacamole! Its served in a concha and looking right at at you just daring you to dip a chip! The seafood dishes were amazing and my wife loved the chile colorado!’ – Van A.
“INCREDIBLE!!
HAVE THE SALMON – HOUSE SPECIAL!!!!!
This seems like a LARGE Typical Mexican Restaurant – yet this place is GOOD!! Perhaps GREAT!!
After looking through the HUGE Menu which will make you dizzy, I finally landed on the 1 separate page “HOUSE SPECIALS” menu that had SALMON with a lime Cream Sauce, baked potato and veggies – grilled.
Well, i am so glad i had this, not only was it the Best priced item on the menu at $11 vs. $15-25 for most other burritos or fish plates, but this was perhaps one of the BEST DISHES I have had, and I do not say that lightly or often.
More than not I am disappointed with many places except a Few … However, after my experience there, I put it at TOPS of my list and actually after I digested that day wanted to go back AGAIN 4 hours later and have it again, it is THAT GOOD!!!
ONE OF THE BEST MEXICAN MEALS I EVER HAD” – James T.
and…
“Great place! Same food and same great service as when they were in Old Town. Big delicious margaritas too!” – Lisa G.
Come out tonight and experience our award winning menu and our famous margaritas. It’s San Diego Mexican restaurant excellence!
Casa de Bandini: A Real Taste
of Mexico in Carlsbad
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of Mexico in Carlsbad
Sights, Sounds and Flavors of Mexico
In years past it wasn’t uncommon for San Diego County residents from all sides to make the journey to Old Town to enjoy Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini Mexican Restaurant. Affectionately known my many as “Bandini”, the restaurant opened in 1980 in the refurbished Cosmopolitan Hotel, which dated back to it’s grand opening in the fall of 1869. Bandini enjoyed being one of the center pieces of Old Town for many years but was forced to relocate after it’s lease was not renewed.
In 2009 a new location for Bandini was selected in the beautiful city of Carlsbad, California in The Forum Shopping Cener at 1901 Calle Barcelona. Loyal followers were overjoyed that this iconic Mexican Restaurant would be re-opened, and those living in North County San Diego were particularly thrilled that Carlsbad had been chosen.
Casa de Bandini General Manager Gilbert Gastelum was asked about what sets Bandini apart. He said, “We provide an unparalleled atmosphere for all your senses. The smell of the food, the sounds of the live mariachi music, the unique artistic decor, the lush gardens, the tastes of the food and margaritas, etc. Coming to our location is like visiting a Mexican destination point close to home. At the same time, it’s very warm and attentive because we are all from North County, so we are all a part of the community. ”
Bandini is indeed very proud to be part of the North County, and participates in many local events, including:
- The San Marcos botanical gardens charity event
- San Diego restaurant week September 18-24
- The wine and food festival at the San Diego zoo on September 24th benefiting the endangered species
Welcome to the Casa de Bandini Blog!
0Thank you for visiting the new Casa de Bandini Blog! We’re going to provide you with the inside scoop on everything that’s happening with us. We’ll share menu specials, events we’re hosting as well as those in our local community, employee profiles and much more…and we we welcome your comments and suggestions!
A great blog is a conversation, not a monologue and we want to talk with you, not at you. So please bookmark the Casa de Bandini blog and visit us often. You can also click on the orange triangle just under our name to be notified any time we’ve added something new and interesting to the blog.
We appreciate all of our customers and hope you’re having a safe and enjoyable summer. Come see us soon!
