Platillos Tradicionales Menu | Casa de Bandini, Carlsbad

Casa de Bandini’s platillos tradicionales are the classic plates of our homemade Mexican menu in Carlsbad — slow-roasted pork, chile colorado, chile verde, and mole poblano. Carnitas a la Michoacán is the signature: pork with guacamole, salsa, frijoles de la olla, and tortillas off the griddle. Chile colorado and chile verde bring the red and green sauces; mole poblano brings chicken in the house mole. Join us at The Forum Carlsbad.

Carnitas A La Michoacán

Slow-roasted pork that melts in your mouth, served with soft, hot homemade tortillas. Complemented by creamy guacamole, vibrant salsa, and homemade frijoles de la olla. A traditional Mexican delight.

Carnitas a la Michoacán — Casa de Bandini, Carlsbad

Chile Colorado

Tender cubed beef slowly simmered in a mildly spicy traditional red Chile Colorado Sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans, and your choice of Homemade soft corn or flour tortillas.

Chile Colorado plate with red chile sauce, rice and beans — Casa de Bandini, Carlsbad

Chile Verde

Authentic taste of traditional Mexico. Pork carnitas sautéed in a zesty tomatillo sauce with onions and green peppers. Served with arroz Mexicano and homemade frijoles de la olla, accompanied by warm homemade tortillas by the ladies in our tortilla station.

Chile Verde — Casa de Bandini, Carlsbad

Mole Poblano

Experience traditional Mexico with our Mole Poblano! This classic dish features sautéed chicken cooked in our original mole poblano sauce, garnished with fresh onion and toasted sesame seeds. Served alongside Mexican rice and hearty frijoles de la olla. An authentic taste of Mexico in every bite.

Mole Poblano plate with green mole sauce, rice and beans — Casa de Bandini, Carlsbad

Don't forget the homemade tortillas

We serve your homemade tortillas fresh off the griddle for the best flavor.

Homemade corn and flour tortillas with pico de gallo and salsa — Casa de Bandini, Carlsbad

What are the Platillos Tradicionales at Casa de Bandini?

Platillos Tradicionales are Casa de Bandini's traditional Mexican plates — dishes rooted in authentic regional recipes from Mexico. The menu includes Carnitas a la Michoacán, Chile Colorado, Chile Verde, and Mole Poblano. Each is made from scratch using traditional techniques and served with housemade tortillas, rice, and beans.

Does Casa de Bandini serve mole?

Yes! Our Mole Poblano features sautéed chicken cooked in our original mole poblano sauce, garnished with fresh onion and toasted sesame seeds, served with Mexican rice and frijoles de la olla. It's a true taste of traditional Mexico.

What is Chile Colorado at Casa de Bandini?

Our Chile Colorado is tender cubed beef slowly simmered in a mildly spicy traditional red chile sauce. It's served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and your choice of homemade soft corn or flour tortillas — a hearty, comforting classic.

What is the difference between Chile Colorado and Chile Verde at Casa de Bandini?

Chile Colorado uses beef in a red chile sauce for a rich, earthy flavor. Chile Verde uses pork carnitas sautéed in a zesty tomatillo sauce with onions and green peppers for a brighter, tangy taste. Both come with rice, beans, and fresh housemade tortillas.

Are the tortillas housemade at Casa de Bandini?

Yes — all Platillos Tradicionales are served with warm tortillas made fresh by our tortilla station team. You can watch them hand-roll and grill flour tortillas right in the restaurant. It's one of the things that makes Casa de Bandini in Carlsbad truly special.