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It’s Spring – Eat Green!
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St. Patrick’s Day is over, but we’re still seeing lots of green! When you see “verde” on our menu, you can bet it will be fresh, flavorful and delicious. Take our green food challenge and try something green from our menu on your next visit:
Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo: seasoned chicken wrapped in two corn tortillas, topped with tomatillo sauce and Mexican chile cheese, served with black beans
Enchiladas Populares: one chicken enchilada with salsa verde, one beef enchilada with salsa roja and one white cheese enchilada with creamy jalapeño sauce, served with rice and beans
Pico Enchiladas Suizas: two enchiladas dipped in green tomatillo sauce and stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken, rolled and topped with more sauce and melted cheese, served with rice and beans and garnished with sour cream
And of course, we can’t forget our tasty (and cute!) Concha de Guacamole. You’ll love this crispy flour tortilla with fresh guacamole, sprinkled with jack and cheddar cheese and served with chips.
See our full menu here.
¡Viva el Mariachi!
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If you have visited any of our Bazaar del Mundo Restaurants, you know we love lively mariachi music, a style rich in Mexican history and culture!
First appearing in the nineteenth century in the Mexican state of Jalisco, mariachi groups are known for performing at religious celebrations, plazas, big family events and restaurants – but their appearance has changed over the years. Early mariachi groups consisted only of string instruments, including guitars and harps, but as jazz music became more popular, the trumpet was introduced – now a beloved staple of the band.
Spreading their culture to the U.S., the first appearance of mariachi groups flourished in California. Now the groups are known all over for spicing up celebrations!
Guests love mariachis’ traditional clothing. Commonly called a charro suit, this outfit usually includes waste-length jackets, pants or skirts, and embroidery with leather designs or silver buttons.
If you haven’t had a chance to experience mariachi music, it’s time you visited one of our restaurants for an unforgettable fiesta! We invite you to celebrate your special occasion with us or join us for dinner and drinks, where you’ll be transported south of the border by our strolling mariachis.
Bazaar del Mundo Restaurant Group Mariachi Schedule
Casa de Pico
Thursday-Sunday: mariachi band 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Casa Guadalajara
Thursday-Sunday: mariachi band 6-9 p.m.
Casa Sol y Mar
Thursday-Sunday: mariachi band 5-9 p.m.
Casa de Bandini
Wednesday-Thursday & Sunday: mariachi band 6-9 p.m.
*For more information about mariachi music, click here.
Healthy Dining Finder Recognizes Casa de Pico
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Casa de Pico was recently featured on Healthy Dining Finder for delicious and low-calorie entrees!
Did you know that our Healthy Dining menu offers meals as low as 268 calories? Try our Fiesta Fajitas, full of vegetables sautéed with achiote sauce and served on soft tortillas with black beans and rice. Arroz con Pollo a la Mexicana is a chicken breast with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, served with Mexican rice, black beans and tortillas. Other selections include delicious Grilled Fish Tacos, Ensalada de Camarones or Black Bean Burrito.
If you’re still on track with your 2014 resolution to eat healthy, continue your journey at Casa de Pico.
To view our Healthy Dining menu, visit our website.
Sizzling Selections for Healthy Eating in 2014
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Happy New Year from our family at Casa de Pico! If you’re among the millions of Americans fighting to be fitter in 2014, you’ll be happy to know you don’t have to quit eating out. Our talented chef has prepared a number of authentic Mexican entrees bursting with flavor, that won’t ruin your resolutions!
Our delicious Grilled Fish Tacos weigh in at 540 calories and come with two soft tacos with grilled fish, shredded cabbage and creamy jalapeño lime sauce, served with pico de gallo and black beans. Our Chicken Fajita Salad will satisfy your taste buds, offering greens and sautéed chicken fajitas with tomatoes and onions, served in a crispy flour tortilla with guacamole – and only has 435 calories.
To top it off, sip one of our refreshing and frosty skinny margaritas, with under 100 calories! Who says eating healthy can’t be a “fiesta”?
To view more of our healthy selections, see our full menu here.
Dine with Us on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30
0On the busiest shopping weekend of the year, American Express is reminding us to shop and dine locally with its Small Business Saturday campaign.
While you’re out-and-about at Grossmont Center enjoying the sales, join us at Casa de Pico for a shopping-break. Sip on a frosty margarita, nibble on the Fiesta Sampler and indulge in the Carne Asada Tampiqueña – and when you do, know that you are supporting a local business in your community.
Small Business Saturday is a national campaign that rewards American Express users when they shop and dine at local businesses, making a contribution back to their communities. AmEx users who have pre-registered their card, will receive a credit back on their statement. For more info about the campaign, visit: www.smallbusinesssaturday.com.
Let Us Host Your Holiday Fiesta
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Leave it to Casa de Pico to host your enchanting Mexican Fiesta holiday party! Your guests will be charmed by our beautiful restaurant, colorful dining rooms and lush outdoor patio, award winning cuisine, and strolling Mariachis. Choose from one of our affordable event packages, or let us work with you to custom design your perfect menu.
To let us bring the fiesta to you, call us at 619-463-3267 to discuss party-to-go options.
La Mesa Award Program Recognizes Casa de Pico
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Casa de Pico was selected by the La Mesa Award Program as an outstanding local business that serves the local market!
Each year, the program identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
The La Mesa Award Program has chosen Casa De Pico for the 2013 La Mesa Awards in the Mexican Restaurants classification.
Eat Healthy at Casa de Pico
0Healthy options can be few and far between when dining out – but not at Casa de Pico!
Two of our favorite dishes off the Healthy Dining Menu were recently featured on Healthy Dining Finder. The Grilled Chicken and Avocado Tacos – two soft tacos served with pico de gallo and black beans – were recommended as Healthy Dining Options at Mexican Restaurants. Our Ensalada de Camerones – a fresh salad with grilled shrimp, avocado, gorgonzola cheese and tomatoes, tossed with a cilantro lime dressing – was also suggested as a way to enjoy healthy barbeque without creating a mess at home.
Guests can feel good when eating with us. With several healthy and delicious selections traditional Mexican dishes, there is something for everyone at Casa de Pico.
