Casa De Bandini at The Forum

4.5
3024 reviews

About

Mexican Restaurant
Indulge in mouthwatering homemade tortillas and authentic recipes from Casa de Bandini! Immerse yourself in a vibrant, festive ambiance with lively Mariachis strolling around in Carlsbad, CA! And don't miss out on our fantastic margaritas!

Location

Casa De Bandini at The Forum
1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA
92009, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
3,024 reviews
5 stars
2,162
4 stars
537
3 stars
188
2 stars
53
1 star
84

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Overall, customers praised the friendly and efficient service, with many highlighting specific servers who provided exceptional experiences.

Food Quality

The food received mixed reviews; while many enjoyed the flavors and generous portions, some found certain dishes lacking in authenticity or flavor.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was frequently described as festive and vibrant, with many customers enjoying the outdoor patio and live music.

Portion Sizes

Customers consistently noted the large portion sizes, often mentioning that meals were enough to share or take home leftovers.

Online Ordering Issues

Several reviews pointed out problems with online ordering and takeout, including delays and receiving cold food.
  • ST
    Siamak Tabrizi
    1 day ago
    3.0
    Really big portions, food is overall good but my steak was served cold and they had to re-heat it and then it was really dry. Ambiance is also good and so was the service. Overall a good mexican restaurant to try out.
  • DK
    Daniel Klosinski
    Nov 16, 2025
    4.0
    Had the MACHO GRANDE and the SAN GERMAN. All were pretty good. Had the worst mango margarita I've ever had. If I would have drank it blind folded I would not have guessed it was mango and I would not have guessed it was a margarita. Oh, also had the pumpkin fried icecream. Very good! And, of course, the fresh corn tortillas are the best anywhere.
  • KB
    Kellen Brown
    Nov 10, 2025
    5.0
    On a Friday night with a group of 14 the service was absolutely amazing. Was checked in on quite often and gave plenty of chips and salsa! Food was actually delicious carnitas burrito was juicy and had a nice sear. Portions were big but not too big. Price to quality was very respectable. Overall I loved it and am excited to go back.
  • NB
    Noelle Bills
    Nov 6, 2025
    5.0
    Great Mexican restaurant with such a lively atmospere! We were thete for a celebration in their banquit room and it was run so smoothly. Drinks came fast, food was really good and plentiful and our wait staff was as friendly and accomodating as they could be. This was a last minute booking too as the previous restaurant decided to close for renovations without checking their group event calendar. All around high marks and great food!
  • DW
    Debbie W
    Nov 4, 2025
    3.0
    We use to love this place. Not sure what happened was very disappointed. The food just wasn’t as good. I Ordered steak fajitas the steak was just ok, the steak was cut in very wide slices . The seasoning wasn’t that tasty. The tortillas fell apart. The beans were very dry. Service was decent. I don’t think I would go back again.

Frequently Asked Questions About Casa De Bandini at The Forum

What type of cuisine does Casa De Bandini at The Forum specialize in?

Casa De Bandini at The Forum specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine featuring homemade tortillas and traditional recipes.

What are the operating hours of Casa De Bandini?

Casa De Bandini is open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, but it is closed on December 25th for the holiday.