Score Big This Super Bowl Sunday- Casa de Bandini in Carlsbad Handles the Heat!
Score Big This Super Bowl Sunday with a Mexican Fiesta at Your Home OR Join Us In Our Beautiful Cantina – Either Way Casa de Bandini in Carlsbad Handles the Heat!
Imagine this: The BIG DAY is here! It's Sunday, February 8th. The roar of the crowd echoes from your TV as your favorite team charges down the field. Sunlight filters through the windows, casting a warm glow, transforming your home into a vibrant Mexican fiesta paradise. At its heart is the Big Game and all the scintillating foods and flavors: A massive bowl of creamy, emerald-green guacamole, flecked with bits of red onion and fresh cilantro, its tangy aroma mingling with the zesty kick of lime. Surrounding it are piles of golden, crispy homemade tortilla chips, still warm and dusted with sea salt, begging to be dipped. Nearby, a colorful dish of pico de gallo glistens – ruby-red tomatoes, crisp white onions, and bright green jalapeños chopped to perfection, releasing a fresh, garden-like scent that cuts through the excitement in the air. Your friends are sprawled on the couch, cheering wildly with every play, clinking bottles of cold cerveza, and reaching for seconds (or thirds) of this irresistible spread. Laughter fills the room, the sizzle of fajitas on a nearby platter adds to the festive hum, and for a moment, it's not just game day – it's a full-blown celebration of flavors, friendship, and football fever. YES!
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Super Bowl Sunday is the ultimate excuse to blend the thrill of the gridiron with the bold, authentic tastes of Mexican cuisine. At Casa de Bandini, we live for these moments, drawing from generations of tradition to create dishes that bring people together. Whether you're hosting at home or joining us in our lively cantina, let us help you make this year's big game legendary.
If you're feeling adventurous in the kitchen, we've got you covered with simple, crowd-pleasing recipes to kick off your Super Bowl party, like our easy homemade guacamole and our authentic pico de gallo salsa. But if the thought of chopping and stirring amid the pre-game hype feels overwhelming, skip straight to our Fiesta Express options – we'll do the cooking, so you can focus on the fun.
That's how Casa de Bandini is making Super Bowl super easy for you: We've created two brand new mouth-watering options filled with fiesta fun and value.
Our Game Day Fiesta Package includes our crispy camaroncitos fritos (deep-fried shrimp) - 10, which your friends will love to dip into our secret recipe Chipotle Ranch salsa; crunchy chicken flautas - 24; our super cheesy quesadilla wedges - 8; and crispy breaded chicken tenders with barbecue sauce – 8 –all made fresh in our Carlsbad kitchen. Power punch it with our Salsa Quemada, Chipotle Ranch salsa, and sour cream (1 pint each). Serves 6-8. (Cover and keep warm in a 175º oven). $75+tax.
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Complement that with our Creamy Chipotle Albondigas - all-beef meatballs lightly seasoned in our house-made creamy and semi-spicy chipotle sauce. (80 meatballs). $55 + tax. Make it a double order (160 meatballs) for $95 + tax.
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And we have even more zesty Fiesta options that you can mix and match to customize your party. More on that in a moment, BUT you might be the adventurous type who loves to cook. Here are some peppy recipes that you can make your own and create new Super Bowl party traditions...
### Game Day Starts with Amazing Homemade Guacamole
No Super Bowl fiesta is complete without this creamy classic. It's the MVP of dips, blending smooth avocados with a burst of fresh ingredients for that perfect balance of rich and refreshing. Here's our easy take on an authentic Mexican guacamole that will have your guests raving.
**Ingredients:**
- 3 ripe Hass avocados
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup finely diced Roma tomatoes (seeds removed)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust for heat)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
2. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but with some chunks for texture.
3. Stir in the onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice.
4. Season with salt and mix well. Let it sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Serve immediately to keep that vibrant green color – pro tip: press plastic wrap directly on the surface if making ahead to prevent browning.
This recipe serves 6-8 as an appetizer and takes just 15 minutes. Pair it with ice-cold margaritas for an instant touchdown!
### Elevate Your Chips: Homemade from Store-Bought Corn Tortillas
Sure, you could grab a bag from the store, but why settle when homemade tortilla chips are this effortless? They come out crispier, fresher, and with that satisfying crunch that store-bought can't match. Using corn tortillas from your local grocery, you'll have a batch ready in no time.
**Ingredients:**
- 12 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying (or olive oil for baking)
- Sea salt to taste
**Instructions (Fried Version):**
1. Stack the tortillas and cut into 6-8 triangles each.
2. Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
3. Fry triangles in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
4. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while hot.
**Baked Alternative:**
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Brush both sides of cut tortillas with oil and sprinkle with salt.
3. Arrange on baking sheets in a single layer.
4. Bake for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.
Yields about 72 chips. The homemade touch adds authenticity that screams "fiesta master"!
### Pico de Gallo: The Fan-Favorite Fresh Salsa Your Friends Will Love
This chunky, no-cook salsa is like sunshine in a bowl, it is, really– bright, tangy, and packed with flavor. It's the perfect complement to guac and chips, adding a fresh contrast that keeps everyone dipping.
**Ingredients:**
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes, diced (seeds removed)
- 1/2 medium white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Toss gently and let sit for 15-30 minutes to let juices release.
3. Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed.
Serves 6-8 and preps in 10 minutes. It's versatile – spoon it over tacos or mix into your guacamole for a twist!
Now, we know that sounds like a lot of work – chopping, mashing, frying amid the game-day chaos. If you'd rather cheer without the chore, let Casa de Bandini do the cooking for you!
As promised...here are more fresh ideas...
Our Fiesta Express party platters are no joke – they're loaded with all the homemade fixings, crafted with the same passion we pour into every dish. But hey, the cleanup after your team wins? That's on you.
- Fiesta Express Fajita Meal: Choose from flame-grilled chicken, carne asada, or carnitas. Comes with soft corn and flour tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa quemada, Mexican rice, beans, chips, and salsa – everything to build your own burritos or tacos.
- Fiesta Express Street Taco Meal: Opt for carnitas, beef, or chicken street tacos, complete with guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa quemada, chopped cilantro, fresh radish slices, and cotija cheese. Served with Mexican rice, beans, chips, and salsa. Full tray makes 24 tacos, perfect for 10-12 guests.
- Fiesta Express Enchilada Meal: Your pick of cheese, chicken, or beef enchiladas topped with red sauce and melted jack and cheddar cheese. Includes Mexican rice, refried beans, chips, and salsa.
**Fiesta Salsa: Fresh mixed greens with tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, and sweet red peppers, dressed in cilantro vinaigrette.
**Fiesta Guacamole & Chips: Fresh guacamole made daily in our kitchen. (While the guacamole recipe above is amazing, we do have a secret recipe with special ingredients.) And our chips are also house-made fresh daily by our award-winning team.
Yes, many of us love to have our friends over for the big game, but for some it's too much for too long. And the cleaning before guests arrive and the clean-up after they leave is a total no-go. So instead, rally your friends and party with us at your favorite cantina and restaurant, Casa de Bandini at The Forum in Carlsbad, to watch the biggest of big games. Picture this: No prep, no mess – just sinking into our colorful, historic ambiance with all these wonderful foods at your table, plus our signature margaritas flowing. It's all about fun-filled conversations, edge-of-your-seat plays, as servers bringing the eats and drinks straight to you.
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So if you're ready to make your Super Bowl legendary, either swing by Casa de Bandini and order our Fiesta Express platters today - you can do it online, too OR join us for the thrills in our fun-filled cantina. Either way, let's toast the big game together – ¡Salud!
