Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants: Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico and Casa de Bandini get ready to bring the “fiesta” and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live mariachi bands, Ballet Folklorico performances and food and drink specials like the Cincorita – a blend of strawberry, mango and melon margarita layered to represent the Mexican flag.
Cinco de Mayo is a festivity that commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla and marks the victory over the French Empire by the Mexican Army. Take part in the celebrations and visit Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico and Casa de Bandini on Cinco de Mayo weekend.
Casa Guadalajara, Old Town, San Diego:
4105 Taylor Street, San Diego, 619-295-5111, www.casaguadalajara.com
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5: It’s a two-day fiesta at Casa Guadalajara. Enjoy live music and dance performances on both days starting at 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Guests can try the famous “esquites,” or Mexican street corn, and refresh with some aguas frescas and jarritos at the street-taco stand. Face painting will also be available throughout the day for guests to partake in and show some Mexican spirit.
About the Bazaar del Mundo Restaurant Group
Diane Powers’ restaurants Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico and Casa de Bandini have earned numerous awards, including, the Gold Medallion Award by the San Diego Restaurant Association, the “Award of Excellence” by Zagat Surveys and several first-place prizes at the Ensenada International Seafood Fair. The restaurants have also been named, “Best Mexican Restaurant” by The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Home Garden/Lifestyles and San Diego Magazine and as one of the “50 Best Hispanic Restaurants” in the nation by Hispanic magazine.
All reflect Powers’ love of delicious Mexican flavors as well as her design expertise, creative use of brilliant festive color and adherence to the spirit of the Latin American marketplace and Mexican flavors. Powers has traveled throughout the world to acquire unusual merchandise and decor for her restaurants, as well as impressive artifacts for the gorgeous courtyards and exterior environments. For more information, visit www.bazaardelmundo.com.
Hours
- Sat-Sun: 10am-9pm
- Mon-Fri: 11am-9pm
Phone – (619) 295-5111
Address – 4105 Taylor St, San Diego, CA 92110
Website – www.casaguadalajara.com
