There's Always An Excuse to Fiesta
Made fresh to order at your table with two whole avocados,
Move over baseball! Football is the new All-American Sport! With the pre-season games in full swing, football fans are more than ready for the start of the regular season. We all know what that means- BBQs, tailgates, and a whole lot of trash talkin’! Everyone has their own way of celebrating football season, but why not start a new tradition with OTB? XX1090 has joined up with On the Border Mission Valley and will be broadcasting LIVE every Thursday night game! The Darren Smith Show will start their broadcast Thursday, September 13th when da Bears take on the Packer Cheeseheads. Be… Learn More
We are smack dab in the middle of summer and it’s only getting hotter here in San Diego. Don’t get stuck lying in front of your fan; let OTB help get you through the scorch of summer. It’s patio season! The heat is always worse inside if you do not have air conditioning. Get out of your hot house and hang on our patio. There is plenty of shade no matter which location you decide to visit. If the patio is full OTB always has the a/c going full blast. The hardest part is getting into your car to get… Learn More
The most well-known and wide-spread superstition is upon us for the third and final time this year. Disturbingly, all three occurrences have been 13 weeks apart! Don’t let this day ruin the start of your weekend. Here are a few things you can do to guarantee a pleasant Friday the 13th. Wake up on the RIGHT side of the bed. Many superstitions believe the left side of the bed is unlucky. Not sure which side is the right and which is the left? To base which side is which, stand at the foot of your bed then face the headboard-… Learn More
The 4th of July is the day we celebrate our independence with BBQs and brewskies. Some of us may have celebrated in excess, especially for a Wednesday. Now that we are all regretting our daytime activities of yesterday while sitting at work today, OTB offers some suggestions to get you through it. Hair of the dog! Independence Day is one of the top five drinking holidays in the United States. So, needless to say, yesterday many of you may have had a little tee many martoonies. Grab a cocktail to put the balance back into your equilibrium! On the Border… Learn More
The fans have spoken! After all month of asking what our Facebook Fans prefer to tantalize their taste buds, the results are in! First Course: APPETIZER! Suggested originally by our Facebook Fan, Marissa E., it has been decided that our EMPANADAS are the go-to app. This savory dish includes five flakey handmade pastries stuffed with cheese and seasoned ground beef or slow-cooked pulled chicken. These delicious empanadas are served with OTB’s original queso making this appetizer the perfect way to kick start your appetite for the upcoming entrée. Second Course: ENTRÉE! The GRILLED AVOCADO ENCHILADA is a healthy and hearty… Learn More
It’s almost Father’s Day! Are you looking for an original idea to show your appreciation for your father this year? How about an American twist on a traditional Father’s Day celebration in Mexico? Just like in the U.S., Father’s Day is always celebrated on the third Sunday in June. This is a day where families get together to show appreciation for their fathers. In the Mexican culture, fathers are not the only notable family member, but father figures are celebrated as well. This is a day for fathers, uncles, and grandfathers! In Mexico City, Father’s Day is celebrated with families’… Learn More
Football Season & OTB are a ‘winning’ combination! Enjoy Happy Hour Pricing & $1.00 Tacos in the bar all day on Sundays and from 3:00pm – Close on Monday nights throughout the football season.
It’s almost summer in San Diego! We all know what that means- an abundance of bathing suits and margaritas! Here in San Diego, we are famous for our gorgeous weather and delicious Mexican food. Don’t let your desire to strut your stuff on the beach stop you from enjoying your favorite dishes at On the Border. We’ve got some simple steps to help you cut those unwanted calories and keep you looking your bathing suit best! 1. Substitute corn for flour tortillas. Corn tortillas have half the calories and fat when compared to flour. Making this simple switch can significantly reduce… Learn More
Combination Mesquite-Grilled Chicken & Steak Fajitas
Mixed greens, pico and black bean corn salsa. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and queso
Steak or Chicken with sauteed peppers. Served with all the fixings, Mexican
Fajita Steak or Chicken, or Sauteed Shrimp, Mexican rice, cheese, black beans, caramelized
Well… You know it; one of the biggest Mexican parties is coming in 29 days… However, are you really prepared for this huge event? OTB is here to help you get ready for it! First step: the mental! Get the motivation! Reminisce all of the best Cinco de Mayo memories you’ve had in the past couple of years in order to awake an amazing party impulse you will need to get excited for the whole day! (Pictures? Memories? Favorite music? Everything good!) Second step: You need to be physically ready! Remove all of those toxins from your body so you… Learn More
Two soft corn tortillas with Pulled Pork (Carnitas), Jack cheese, grilled onions, cilantro,
This is the story of how Johnny the Bartender embarked on the quest to create the perfect margarita. It all started when little Johnny had his first taste of a margarita back when laws were more lenient and parents were more curious than their own children. After deducing what components were in it from the first sip, he swore that he would find the perfect ingredients to constitute the perfect margarita. This journey started in the heart of Mexico, where the legendary Miracle Lime could be found. Deep in the ruins of the ancient temples of Nahuatl, exists a tree… Learn More
Salmon fillet mesquite- grilled and brushed with parilla butter. Served with black beans and grilled vegetables.
If you have ever been to On The Border, you will be no stranger to the amount of pictures and objects hung up on the walls. But did you know the stories behind these so-called “artifacts?” Each one has it’s own unique history and we invite you to discover what secrets lie behind the image.This picture of a chair isn’t any ordinary picture of a chair.The chair is the perch that Individuo Exagerado, first revolutionist of the 1800s, sat on while he pondered the freedom and independence of his people. It is on this specific chair, that Individuo wrote manifestos and war strategies… Learn More
Born in the midst of the mysterious Costa Rican wetlands. Johnny was born during a dangerous expedition in an attempt to find the much sought after “Golden Fossil,” a metallic bone that was rumored to grant mysterious powers. During the treacherous expedition, Johnny’s mom gave birth to him at the same time a nearby volcano erupted. His parents would forever say that Johnny’s fiery passion came from all the magma that surrounded their camping site for weeks. Johnny was able to surf before he was able to walk, which says a lot, since he lived nowhere near the ocean. He… Learn More
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for you to show all of your love… For this special occasion, we want to share with you the Top 5 ways to demonstrate love to your significant other at OTB! #5 Share a borderita as big as your love is! #4 Take a shot of tequilove (tequila made with and for love) for each year you and your significant other have been together (older couples beware). #3 You can make your own declaration of love with a romantic written love letter accompanied by a pink watermelon margarita! #2 A half heart shaped taco to… Learn More
Let’s see what the benefits are of some of the most common ingredients found in Mexican food: Black beans offer many of the benefits of meat, including a high iron content, without the disadvantages of fat. Their fibers regulate both intestinal transit, cholesterol and blood sugar. Corn contains many trace elements, minerals and vitamins such as vitamin B (which is 2-3 times higher than in the rest of the vegetables), vitamin C, magnesium, zinc or iron. Corn is proving very beneficial to the nervous and muscular balance. This grain is also one the most antioxidant ! Often singled out because… Learn More
We’re still stuck in winter despite what San Diego’s forecast may say. So why not warm yourself up with some of On The Border’s hot dishes? From steaming soups to sizzling grilled fajitas, OTB is bound to have something to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Feeling a bit under the weather? Don’t just settle for any chicken soup, try OTB’s Chicken Tortilla Soup. With our nutritious slow-cooked pulled chicken, simmering fresh vegetables and rice topped with delicious avocado, the Chicken Tortilla Soup will cure any bug you may catch this winter, or hangover (hey, we’re not judging)…. Learn More
The beginning of a new year means making resolutions or promises that we intend to keep each year. Common resolutions such as eating fewer sweets, exercising more, and cutting down on spending money may seem like a good idea, but after a while it starts to feel like a chore. Now whether or not we stay true to these resolutions is a different story. How about On the Border helps you make some resolutions you will actually want to keep. At Least One Margarita Every Week Work can be stressful, LIFE can be stressful. Don’t forget to set aside time… Learn More
It’s official. The holidays are here. We know, we know… where did time go? Another year has passed and the holiday feasting is well underway. Oh, the feasts… can’t complain there. This means it’s time for some real food. Here is a list of a few On The Border holiday favorites: Looking for a good party in your mouth? The confetti rice salad is calling your name. A medley of black beans, corn, rice and vegetables tossed with lime juice and a spicy hint of Smoked Jalepeno Vinaigrette. Conveniently offered as a party platter, it’s surely going to be a… Learn More
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Don’t forget to stop into On the Border @ Mission Valley tonight (Friday November 18th)! We will be hosting a casual Bracero Tequila Tasting between 7 and 9pm! Come and expand your tequila palate while enjoying some delicious border-style Mexican food! No RSVP is necessary, but if you want to stay up-to-date on this event and all future OTB tequila tastings, be sure to join our Meetup group! We hope to see you all there!
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has Happy Hour all seven days of the week! Hungry? Stop by OTB for 1/2 off appetizers, which include our Stacked Nachos, Chicken Flautas, Pork Mini Tacos and more. Thirsty? Enjoy our discounted domestic and imported draft beers! Don’t forget about our day-specific Happy Hour prices as well! From Margarita Mondays to Fruity Sundays, the whole week, every week, is a fiesta! Check out our Special Offers for the month: Nov 1-30 Receive 20% off your holiday catering order when you book by December 1st. Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Every Sunday at… Learn More
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What will you be this Halloween amigos?! It’s that time of the year again, the special time where the little kids run around to find out who can get a cavity the fastest. But for you amigos, it’s not about the candy anymore… it’s about the most awesome costume you can put on. So OTB is here to help by providing some ideas for you. Dos Equis Most Interesting Man in the World Just admit it, you’ve wished you were him the second the narrator started listing what this Most Interesting Man had been doing with his life. From his… Learn More