Blog Entries
Casa de Bandini Named “Best Mexican Restaurant” by Ranch & Coast Magazine
0Recently, Ranch & Coast Magazine compiled a list of the Best Restaurants of 2019. We are thrilled that Casa de Bandini was chosen as Best Mexican Restaurant!
See the full list: https://bit.ly/2F5349Q.
Easter Brunch at Casa de Bandini!
0Make Easter Sunday a fiesta at Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini in the Forum Carlsbad with a beautiful brunch buffet!
It’s a Friday Fiesta for National Margarita Day at Casa de Bandini!
0Join us on Friday, Feb. 22 for National Margarita Day! We are celebrating by serving our famous house margaritas — which come in flavors like strawberry, raspberry, peach, banana, lemon-lime and mango — at our happy hour price of $6.50; all day, all restaurant.
Check out Our Special Valentine’s Day Menu
0Bring your amor in to Casa de Bandini this Valentine’s Day and try our delicious three-course dinner for $29!
Join Casa de Bandini for San Diego Restaurant Week, Jan. 20-27!
0San Diego Restaurant Week is back! Join us for a week of delicious dishes and discounts, January 20-27. Check out our special menus below.
Treat Dad to a Father’s Day Fiesta!
0Treat Dad to a fiesta at Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini in the Forum Carlsbad with a delicious brunch buffet! Guests will enjoy a wide variety of Mexican and traditional breakfast favorites including scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, chile verde, cheese enchiladas, fiesta potatoes, an omelette station, tamales, pancakes, ceviche, chile Colorado and chilequilles. End on a sweet note with fruit, flan, pan dulce and danishes. Check out our full brunch menu below. To make a reservation, call 760-634-3443.
San Diego’s Finest Fiestas: Cinco de Mayo Celebrations at the Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants
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Enjoy live mariachi music, folkloric dancers, authentic Mexican cuisine and frothy margaritas during the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Diane Powers Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants: Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico, Casa de Bandini and Casa Sol y Mar.
Through her award-winning restaurants and Bazaar del Mundo Shops, Diane Powers continues to honor her love of Mexican culture. The embodiments of all things “fiesta!”, the Bazaar del Mundo restaurants will feature inspired “Cinco” fare, such as “Cincoritas,” delicious strawberry, kiwi and lemon-lime margaritas decked out in the colors of the Mexican flag; and “Enchiladas Banderas,” a savory sampling of chicken, cheese and beef enchiladas served with three different sauces – rojas, verde and blanca (red, green and white).
Additional offerings and entertainment vary by location:
Casa Guadalajara, Old Town:
4105 Taylor Street, San Diego, 619-295-5111, www.casaguadalajara.com
May 5–6: Head to the “Two for Cinco” street taco bar in the Garden Room and enjoy drink specials in the lively Cantina, including cans of Tecate and Dos Equis for $5.50. Mariachis and ballet folklorico dancers will perform throughout the restaurant.
Casa de Pico, Grossmont Center, La Mesa:
5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, 619-463-3267, www.casadepico.com
May 5–6: Celebrate with carnitas tacos and Corona beer buckets! Additional drink specials will be offered both days, including hourly margarita specials featuring Tres Generaciones, Cabo Wabo and Don Julio tequilas. Mariachis, troubadours and ballet folklorico dancers will provide live entertainment throughout the restaurant.
Casa de Bandini, The Forum, Carlsbad:
1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, 760-634-3443, www.casadebandini.com
May 4–5: Spice up your fiesta with the Carnitas Taco Sampler and wash them down with Casa de Bandini’s new Cazadores Palomas. Sip on specialty cocktails with drink specials by the hour, offered Friday and Saturday. The fiesta wouldn’t be complete without live mariachi music and dancers.
Casa Sol y Mar, Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Del Mar:
12865 El Camino Real, 858-792-4100, www.casasolymar.com
May 4–5: Festive Cantina specials include “Tour of Mexico” beer buckets or Hornitos tequila flights for $20. Enjoy with the choice of a taco sampler, cantina tostada or jalisco wings. Music and folkloric performances will take place throughout the weekend.
Sometimes confused with Mexican Independence Day (September 16), the Cinco de Mayo holiday celebrates the Battle of Puebla, in which vastly outnumbered Mexican forces defeated the Imperialist French Army on May 5, 1862.
It’s a San Diego Restaurant Week Fiesta at Casa de Bandini!
0More than 180 of San Diego’s finest restaurants are gearing up to participate in San Diego Restaurant Week this year! Starting next week (Jan. 21-28, 2018), your amigos at Casa de Bandini are offering up lunch and dinner options at delicious discounts. Check out our two menus below.
Transform Holiday Parties into Delicious Fiestas at Casa de Bandini
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Dazzle guests with a festive party to remember and have Casa de Bandini take care of the details! When you let us host your party, your guests will enjoy our traditional Mexican food, strolling mariachis and world-famous margaritas. Whether you are throwing a holiday gathering or a casual company lunch, we have a variety of delicious menu packages that cater to your needs. Or, have it your way with a menu custom designed to fit your one-of-a-kind event!
Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini is a top North County destination for authentic and award-winning Mexican cuisine, showcasing friendly service and the very best in Mexican culture. We have a gorgeous dining room and charming patio space available to host whatever special occasion you are celebrating.
Casa de Bandini welcomes guests from near and far with its vibrant atmosphere and fabulous décor. The fiesta begins when you walk through the door – your party will be welcomed with vivid colors, hand-painted artwork and hand-crafted furnishings. Our environment makes every occasion extra special, spotlighting fun entertainment, delicious cuisine and refreshing cocktails. Diners can sip on frosty giant birdbath margaritas while enjoying regionally inspired Mexican fare, alongside Mariachi music played by our very Cielito Lindo.
We take pride in serving the best traditional and regional Mexican cuisine – all of our recipes are made from scratch using only the finest ingredients. From freshly made tortillas to a selection of 14 homemade salsas and sauces, Casa de Bandini offers a wide array of choices for all tastes.
For those with special dietary needs, Casa de Bandini provides special gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining options.
We also offer “Fiestas To Go,” making party planning easy by offering our delicious cuisine for pickup or delivery. For more information or to book a reservation, call 760-634-3443 or email iloreto@casadebandini.com.
Treat your guests to the true spirit and taste of Mexico at Casa de Bandini!
Get an Early Start to Father’s Day at Casa de Bandini
0Why wait till Sunday to celebrate Dad? Our Father’s Day specials start this Friday!
