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Casa De Bandini

Casa De Bandini

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Carlsbad
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8.4/10
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    Ranked #2 for Mexican restaurants in Carlsbad
  • Tips
    Carlisia C.
    "Any margarita worth having is worth having with Don Julio!"(3 Tips)
    Shelly R.
    "Ask for the house margarita at happy hour, same price mas delicioso!"(13 Tips)
    Heather T.
    "Excellent Margi's and salsa, also love the fresh, homemade..."(2 Tips)
    Brian G.
    "Go with the Mole, some of the best around.....Love it!!!"(3 Tips)
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  • Jonathan Z.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan ZupnikSeptember 13, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great Mexican restaurant, incredible food and reasonable prices we love the guacamole and Caso Fundido to start and they make the tortillas fresh every day and bring them out nice and hot (corn/flower
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Rick R.heart icon on user image
    Rick RogersJune 18, 2016
    Love it all. The drinks, the food, happy hour, live music, indoor or out. Our custom nachos include pulled pork. Mango Margs are refreshingly tasty
  • Rochelle M.heart icon on user image
    Rochelle McCollumApril 16, 2019
    This was my first time eating at this Restaurant and the Mexican food was great and we had the best waiter ever and his name is Diego. He was very friendly and attentive. I will go back. 😊🌮🍮
  • Cynthia B.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia BernyeaJuly 25, 2019
    It’s fabulous love it . They have the best with Salvador Hernandez knows his business here!
  • Cynthia B.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia BernyeaJuly 25, 2019
    The food tortillas hand made , margaritas the best!
  • Color Ink B.heart icon on user image
    Color Ink BookJanuary 11, 2015
    Was happy with everything, Cadillac margarita, taco sampler and quesadilla! Service was good as well!
  • Judi B.heart icon on user image
    Judi BonillaAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the nachos for a shared dinner! Lots of tastiness and skip adding beef or chicken (the chorizo is plenty).
  • Kadi D.heart icon on user image
    Kadi DonnellyOctober 27, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Their refried beans are bot vegetarian friendly, so watch out! Otherwise, they have great food. Can't go wrong with Sopa Azteca :)
  • Laurel F.
    Laurel FuquaMay 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite Mexican place ever!! Great service, amazing good and fabulous bartenders. Ask fix Jessica or Fidel to fix your drink.
  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael ConteNovember 17, 2014
    The arroz con pollo was amazing here and really great atmosphere for a cheap price!
  • Heather T.heart icon on user image
    Heather TNovember 7, 2014
    Excellent Margi's and salsa, also love the fresh, homemade tortillas :)
  • Natalia S.heart icon on user image
    Natalia SinaiDecember 27, 2014
    My favorite things to eat here are the burritos and tacos there DELISH.
  • Adam B.
    Adam BugaJune 20, 2014
    Surprisingly decent food. Nice live music. Good service. Shop while you wait.
  • Napaporn T.
    Napaporn ThompsonMarch 25, 2018
    Everyones food was greasy. I guess a positive way to say it, 1/8 inch of grease on the plate and I a 1/8 inch of grease with me in the body. I never get heartburn at my local Mexican restaurant.
  • Kim D.
    Kim DruschDecember 26, 2011
    Perfect matgarita. Order 3 Amigo with Don Julio Anejo & make it skinny with agave. Freaking awesome!
  • Carlisia C.heart icon on user image
    Carlisia CamposFebruary 22, 2014
    Any margarita worth having is worth having with Don Julio!
  • Adam B.
    Adam BugaJune 21, 2014
    Good food all around. Nice decor and live music.
  • John K.
    John KiddeApril 8, 2016
    Very good food, quality service, always a good time.
  • Tacey T.heart icon on user image
    Tacey TanMay 26, 2016
    Mole poblano, carnitas ala michocaun and rolls Royce margaritas
  • Chuck C.heart icon on user image
    Chuck ClarkFebruary 10, 2014
    The medium margarita is huge!!!
  • Sally C.
    Sally CrawfordFebruary 7, 2013
    Theyake their tortillas yummy & their carnitas is really good
  • Joe F.
    Joe FOctober 12, 2015
    Horchata is awesome!
  • Brian G.heart icon on user image
    Brian GoodNovember 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Go with the Mole, some of the best around.....Love it!!!
  • K L.
    K LaJuly 23, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The Enchiladas Del Mar is fabulous and of you order a Don Julio, go large!! Better value and u r only going to want more ;-)
  • Ken B.heart icon on user image
    Ken BruckerDecember 12, 2014
    Try a margarita made with agave syrup!
  • Edwin L.
    Edwin LapAugust 15, 2014
    Everything! Cabo Wabo Tequila.
  • Jamie L.heart icon on user image
    Jamie LimaJanuary 3, 2015
    Best Mexican food I've had in a very, very long gone time. ¡Ándele!
  • Gokhanheart icon on user image
    GokhanSeptember 15, 2016
    All meals and service
  • Chuck C.heart icon on user image
    Chuck ClarkFebruary 10, 2014
    Fish burrito is big, but disappointing. Too much of the Mexican cooking oil. My wife thought her California Taco was disappointing. Chicken was probably prepackaged dish heated up in a microwave.
  • Shelly R.
    Shelly RunyonNovember 22, 2011
    Ask for the house margarita at happy hour, same price mas delicioso!
  • Steven L.
    Steven LarkyJune 2, 2013
    Mango burrito on the healthy section is deliciouso!
  • JD M.heart icon on user image
    JD MorrisJanuary 27, 2013
    Great fro family and friends! We last went for New Years dinner!
  • Steve♥Tami
    Steve♥TamiJuly 20, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Next to Javier's in Newport, Irvine or Cabo....this place has the best Mexican food and atmosphere.
  • Andrew J.
    Andrew JohnsonSeptember 23, 2014
    So unhealthy yet so good. Chimichanga...
  • Jaclyn
    JaclynAugust 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Mango Margarita...tastes like fresh mangos. Pollo Fundido is also a winner
  • Jennie C.
    Jennie Carson HildreAugust 16, 2013
    Servers are pretty annoyed that they have to be there. Tequila selection was a little lacking. But chips where really good though!
  • Stefanie D.
    Stefanie DelMarJanuary 4, 2012
    Chicken mole is the best ever
  • Shannon R.
    Shannon ReedJanuary 11, 2010
    Their gynormous margaritas are amazing. For added enjoyment, add an additional shot of tequila.
  • Cathy S.heart icon on user image
    Cathy S.April 14, 2019
    Sopapillas
  • Les K.
    Les KollegianDecember 27, 2011
    Food and service is mediocre at best. Cadillac margarita is a good call. Get the large.
  • Ti W.
    Ti W.March 30, 2012
    Drinks & chips were served right away, but entree was on the slow side.
  • Alice B.
    Alice BandyJune 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Really fun with the music on the weekend
  • Pamela Y.
    Pamela YagerJuly 10, 2012
    Yummy strawberry margaritas
  • Jack M.
    Jack MJune 5, 2010
    Good margi's but be sure to ask for what size u want
  • Paula T.
    Paula TurkApril 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Cheese crisp!!!! Amazing!
  • Jeffrey K.
    Jeffrey KingFebruary 19, 2011
    Check in w Facebook and get a free appetizer!
  • Kris S.
    Kris SApril 27, 2012
    Birdbath Margaritas!
  • Chris J.
    Chris JonesMarch 29, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Karla is an idiot.
  • Bill F.
    Bill FergusonApril 24, 2010
    Ask for the hot salsa
  • Dave H.heart icon on user image
    Dave HammondNovember 12, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Skinny margaritas rule!
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