If you’re like most residents of North County, Casa de Bandini in The Forum Shopping Center is hands down your favorite Mexican restaurant. It’s also surprising how many loyal Bandini fans from its days in Old Town still make the trek up the 5 freeway to enjoy its award-winning Mexican cuisine, and of course those famous margaritas!

Long-time fans may not realize, however, that Casa de Bandini also specializes in custom-designed events – including holiday parties, banquets, office parties, business functions, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions, anniversaries, birthday parties, graduations and any other special occasion you may be celebrating.

With affordable event packages, Casa de Bandini’s abundant banquet and catering menu options include gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections made with only the finest ingredients and paired with homemade sauces using original and regional recipes.

In addition to its deliciously authentic cuisine, Casa de Bandini offers an extensive collection of premium and specialty tequilas, with more than 95 varieties to choose from.

Whether you’re hosting 25 or 125, the restaurant’s unique style and beautiful décor adds a festive touch to any celebration.

There are multiple spaces available: If booking the north cocktail patio, which seats up to 30 guests, guests can enjoy weekday happy hour with half-off appetizers and discounted beverages between 4–7 p.m.

For larger celebrations, the west patio is perfect for dining under the stars and can host a private banquet of up to 70 people. The Sala de Santos – the restaurant’s main interior party room decorated with beautiful Latin American artifacts and antique hand-carved figures depicting images and representations of saints – is hand-painted with intricate stenciling and illuminated by two beautiful, wrought iron chandeliers. This private area seats up to 60 guests.

With its splashing fountains and beautiful heated outdoor patios, authentic Mexican cuisine and frosty birdbath margaritas, Casa de Bandini will give your guests a fiesta to rave about. Add even more festive flair with a serenaded evening by Casa de Bandini’s world-class strolling mariachi band.

If you’re hosting the party at your office or home, let Casa de Bandini bring the fiesta to you! A full-service caterer, Casa de Bandini can design custom menus for any event, and will provide caring and detailed service customers have come to expect from this North County icon. Patrons can also order a fiesta to-go by calling ahead, and picking up trays of hot, ready-to-eat dishes to take where ever the party is.

Imagine how wonderful your special celebration will be with the help of Casa de Bandini’s professional party planners and gracious staff! For more information about Casa de Bandini’s special event services, call (760) 634-3443.

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