Featuring Seasonal Specials Such as Turkey Mole Tamales and Pumpkin Flan
San Diego CA— This holiday season, Diane Powers’ award-winning Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants – Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico and Casa de Bandini – are serving special holiday dishes infused with authentic Mexican flavors.
Each restaurant will offer an annual favorite, Turkey Mole Tamales, for both dine-in and take-out orders. Handmade tamales filled with turkey, raisins, chopped pecans and apples, the tamales are topped with a mole sauce and sesame seeds. They can also be ordered by the dozen over the phone to take home and share or save and reheat.
With vibrant and spacious décor, the dining rooms and patios overflow with festive and colorful decor providing a visual feast for all, as well as ample outdoor heating.
The holiday menus are available through the New Year and vary by restaurant; with dishes including:
Casa Guadalajara, Old Town: Green Chile & Cheese Tamales, two handmade special casa tamales filled with Monterey Jack cheese, California chiles and corn, topped with salsa verde and cheese, and served with an arroz poblano and beans; plus Pumpkin Flan enhanced with fresh pumpkin and holiday spices, garnished with sugar and cinnamon cream.
4105 Taylor St., San Diego, CA 92110; 619-295-5111; casaguadalajara.com
Casa de Pico, La Mesa: In addition to the Turkey Mole Tamales, Casa de Pico’s celebratory 50th Anniversary menu is still available including anniversary pricing on customer-favorites like the Cheese Crisp Special – a popular item that has been on the menu since opening in 1971.
5550 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942; 619-463-3267; casadepico.com
Casa de Bandini, Carlsbad: Enchiladas Navideñas, two corn tortillas filled with sautéed carnitas, onions and cilantro, topped with a rich cranberry-chipotle mole sauce and drizzled with Mexican crema, and served with rice and frijoles de la olla; and a warm Chocolate Lava Cake topped with Mexican chocolate gelato and served with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009; 760-634-3443; casadebandini.com
In addition to these seasonal items, Powers’ restaurants offer Fiesta Express Meals for those looking to celebrate the holidays in the comfort of their own home. Fiesta Express Meals, available in street tacos and fajitas, include all the essential ingredients needed to host an at-home holiday fiesta with a Mexican twist.
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.