Serving up authentic Mexican fare with a Valentine’s Day flare, Diane Powers’ award-winning Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants – Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico and Casa de Bandini – present love-inspired menus with delicious dishes for Valentine’s Day and weekend.
Each restaurant boasts a romantic ambiance with colorful Mexican paper flowers, piñatas and hand-painted artwork. Guests are able to request their favorite serenades from strolling Mariachis.
Casa Guadalajara (Old Town)
Treat yourself – and your date – to a special three-course meal for two for only $49.95. Start with a Fiesta House Salad. For an entrée, choose between three traditional favorites: Carnitas a la Michoacan, traditional Mexican pork served with hot tortillas, guacamole, salsa quemada and beans; Beef, Chicken or Combo Fajitas, with sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms and onions on a sizzling skillet with a side of frijoles de la olla, rice and handmade tortillas; or Tequila Lime Shrimp, shrimp sautéed in tequila-lime butter, seasoned with garlic and cilantro over rice, served with black beans. For dessert, choose one of the following: a Chocolate Sweetheart Cake with raspberry sauce, churros and ice cream or traditional Caramel Flan. This dinner for two special is only available on Feb. 14. For more information, call 619-295-5111.
4105 Taylor St., San Diego, CA 92110, casaguadalajara.com
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.
