There's Always An Excuse to Fiesta
The Tale of Mexico’s All Saints’ Day Amigos! It’s time for a story, a story of the dead! This story is about a day called El Dia de los Muertos, or better known as The Day of the Dead. It all began with the Aztecs who celebrated the dead by hosting rituals to commemorate them. When Spanish Conquistadors came to the New World, they tried to get rid of the rituals, but instead they just ended up influencing the traditions. Because the Spaniards tried to convert the indigenous people into Catholicism, they moved the date of El Dia de los… Learn More
For those of you who thought Cinco De Mayo was Mexico’s Independence Day, here is your chance to redeem yourselves. Impress your friends with the interesting story behind the real Mexican Independence Day. Today, September 16th, Mexicans all over the world will be having fiestas in the celebration of the Mexican Independence day, also known as Grito de la Independencia (Cry of Independence). Although Mexico’s independence wasn’t effectively declared from Spain until September 27, 1821, this day is still most largely celebrated as The Mexican Independence Day, as it was the day that called everyone to fight for liberty which… Learn More
Ever wonder about who created the Margarita? Did you know that the history of the margarita is shrouded in mystery? There are no confirmed stories of who was the first to create the margarita. Although, there are several people that have claimed to create the famous tequila based cocktail that reminds us that it’s always 5 p.m. somewhere in the world. One story says that a bartender named Danny Herrera created the drink when an actress named Marjorie King said she was allergic to every spirit but tequila. So he created a cocktail with tequila in it just for her… Learn More
Fun ways to Support the Chargers with an OTB Spin With football season finally here, we wanted to share with you some ideas that could make your next gameday experience a fiesta! Take a tequila shot every time the Chargers score When watching the game, drink Sports-themed alcoholic drinks Play miniature football with a triangle tortilla chip Every time someone scores, pass the sombrero to a new person for them to wear and make them serve drinks When the other team scores, shake maracas loudly in their fans’ ears It’s now time to combine two of your favorite things:… Learn More
San Diego’s On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina® has all the ingredients for a fun and flavor-filled National Tequila Day July 24th is National Tequila Day! Although the origins of the holiday are a mystery there are many reasons to celebrate! We’ll help you get in the mood with some history, trivia, and delicious tequila recipes. Tequila was first produced in the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors invading Mexico ran out of their own brandy supply and began to distill the blue agave as a replacement. Even before then, however, the Aztec people used the agave plant to… Learn More
What San Diego’s On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina® is doing to offer delicious and healthy border-style Mexican food Restaurant-prepared Mexican food has a reputation for being caloric and high in saturated fats. But who says flavor must come at such a high cost? On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is committed to providing healthy menu options that don’t sacrifice taste. We offer nutritious options for soups, salads, sides, and entrées made from the freshest ingredients and the border-style Mexican flavors you love! Here are some of our favorites: Citrus Chipotle Chicken Salad with Mango Citrus Vinaigrette –… Learn More
Recent contest by San Diego’s On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina® shows that drinking OTB margaritas offer an escape from the daily grind. On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina recently put together a contest, hoping to find the top reason to drink an OTB margarita, as voted by the fans. The list of over 100 submissions was narrowed down to ten, and the winner of the top reason would receive a $50 gift certificate to any On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina location. The types of reasons to drink an OTB margarita varied from humorous, “Because I want to drink triple,… Learn More
Grande Salads House Salad – $23.99 Mixed greens, pico and black bean corn salsa. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and queso fresco cheese. Confetti Rice Salad – $24.99 A medley of black beans, corn, rice and vegetables tossed with lime juice and a spicy hint of Smoked Jalapeno Vinaigrette. Fajita Salad Chicken Fajita Salad – $36.99 Serves 8-10 as a side salad or 4-5 as an entree. (serves 8-10) Mesquite-grilled chicken with sauteed onions, mixed greens, cheese, sour cream, gucamole, pico de gallo and choice of dressing. Steak Fajita Salad – $39.99 Serves 8-10 as a side salad or 4-5… Learn More
Appetizers 5-Layer Dip & Chips (serves 15-20) Layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and shredded cheese. Topped with jalapenos and served with chips. $37.99 Dip Trio (Serves 8-10) Black Bean Dip, Avocado Ranch Dip and Queso with a medley of chips. $15.99 per platter Mexican Sampler (serves 6-8) Experience the exciting tastes of Mexico with mini-chicken quesadillas, chicken flautas, and mini-Chimi’s. Served with Original queso. $48.99 per platter Salads Chicken Fajita Salad (serves 8-10) Mesquite-grilled chicken, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo & cheese. $36.99 Serves 8-10 people Confetti Rice Salad (serves 15-20)… Learn More
Beverage service includes cups, ice and condiments. Serves 8-10. Brewed Iced Tea (per person) Includes sugar, sweetener, and fresh lemon. $1.19 per person Bottled Water $1.99 each Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite (per case) $29.99 per case Margarita Machines Add a refreshingly frosty margarita to your fiesta. Subject to availability. Not available in all areas. Alcohol provided by guest. Please call for pricing in your area. Strawberry Lemonade (per person) Served with cups and ice. $1.29 per person Lemonade (per person) Served with cups and ice. $1.19 per person
Firecracker Stuffed Jalapenos (per dozen) $15.99 per dozen Mini-Chimichangas (per dozen) $21.99 per dozen Guacamole (per quart) $16.99 per quart Original Queso or Queso Blanco (Offered only in select areas) (per quart) $14.99 per quart OTB Layered Dip & Chips Serves 20 $46.99 each Enchiladas (per dozen) Beef Seasoned Ground Beef with chile con carne sauce. $29.99 per dozen Cheese Cheese & Onion with chili con carne sauce. $29.99 per dozen Chicken Slow-cooked pulled Chicken with sour cream sauce. $29.99 per dozen
Our fajita buffets include Mexican rice, refried or black beans, fresh flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, cheese and our famous chips & salsa. Classic Fajitas Combination mesquite-grilled chicken & steak fajitas atop a bed of sauteed onions & mixed bell peppers. $13.49 per person The Ultimate Fajita Buffet Juicy, mesquite-grilled steak and chicken, sautéed shrimp, and pulled pork (carnitas). Served with Mexican rice, refried or black beans, fresh flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, cheese and our famous chips & salsa. $16.99 per person Portobello Fajitas Grilled Portobello mushroom fajitas with… Learn More
Chips & Salsa upon request. Ranchiladas A hearty portion of traditional cheese enchiladas and mesquite-grilled fajita steak smothered with ranchero sauce and Jack Cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, chips and salsa. Served with sopaipillas served with honey & butter. $13.99 per person Create Your Own BBQ Choose your favorite side items: Ranch style potato salad, grilled veggies, house salad, or cheesy pepper Jack mashed potatoes. Choose your favorite meats: Mesquite-grilled chicken breast, ribs, shredded beef, pulled pork, or OTB pork tacos. Choice of 2 sides & 2 BBQ Selections $11.49 per person Choice of 2 sides & 3… Learn More
Choose from your favorites! All buffets include our famous chips & salsa. Original Queso or Queso Blanco, Guacamole, Firecracker Stuffed Jalapenos, Chicken or Beef Mini-Quesadillas, Chicken or Beef Mini-Chimichangas, Chicken or Beef Empanadas, Chicken Tenders, Spicy Chicken Wings (minimum notice required), Mini-Chicken Flautas, OTB Layered Dip (minimum of 20 guests) Create Your Own Appetizer Buffet Choice of 3 items. $7.99 per person Create Your Own Appetizer Buffet Choice of 4 items. $8.99 per person Create Your Own Appetizer Buffet Choice of 5 items. $9.99 per person
Chicken Fajita Wrap A whole fajita wrap filled with chicken, served with a cookie and our famous Chips & Salsa. *Minimum order required. $7.99 per person Steak Fajita Wrap A whole fajita wrap filled with steak, served with a cookie and our famous Chips & Salsa. *Minimum order required. $9.49 per person Veggie Fajita Wrap A whole fajita wrap filled with veggies, served with a cookie and our famous Chips & Salsa. *Minimum order required. $7.99 per person Half Chicken Wrap & Salad Combo A half wrap filled with chicken, served with confetti rice salad, cookie and our famous Chips… Learn More
Delicious, budget-friendly solutions to help make your catering dollar stretch further! (All buffets inlcude chips and salsa) Classic Lunch Combo Fajitas Combination mesquite-grilled chicken & steak fajitas atop a bed of sauteed onions & peppers. Served with Mexican rice, choice of beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, mixed cheese, chips and salsa. Grilled fresh jalapenos available upon request. $11.99 per person Taco Bar Choice of crispy Beef or soft Chicken Tacos served with Mexican rice, choice of beans and our famous chips and salsa. $7.99 per person Tex-Mex Combo Buffet A crispy Beef Taco and a Cheese &… Learn More
House Salad Mixed greens, pico and black bean corn salsa. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and queso fresco cheese. $23.99 Serves 8-10 as a side salad or 4-5 people as an entree.erves 8-10 people as a side salad. Confetti Rice Salad A medley of black beans, corn, rice and vegetables tossed with lime juice and a spicy hint of Smoked Jalapeno Vinaigrette. $24.99 serves 15 – 20 Chicken Fajita Salad (serves 8-10) Mesquite-grilled chicken with sauteed onions, mixed greens, cheese, sour cream, gucamole, pico de gallo and choice of dressing. $36.99 Serves 8-10 as a side salad or 4-5 as… Learn More
Every year, people all over the World put on their sombreros and fill up with Mexican food, margaritas, and cervezas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Often known as Mexican Independence day, there are several facts that get overlooked or misinterpreted over time. We want to set the record straight and make sure that when you’re enjoying a grilled enchilada with an ice cold Corona on May 5th, you know why. Here are 5 facts about Cinco de Mayo: Cinco de Mayo IS NOT Mexican Independence Day. The actual Mexican Independence Day is September 16th. Cinco de… Learn More
Round off any On The Border Party Platter with our side servings, made fresh every day. Avocado Ranch Dip $7.99 quart Black Bean Dip $7.99 quart Black Beans $6.99 quart Chips $2.49 pound Cilantro Lime Rice $8.99 quart Flour Tortillas $3.99 dozen Guacamole $16.99 quart Mexican Rice $6.99 quart Original Queso $14.99 quart Pico de Gallo $7.49 quart Refried Beans $6.99 quart Salsa $5.99 quart
Slow-Cooked Pulled Chicken & Cheese enchiladas with freshly-made tomatillo sauce and Jack cheese.
Seasoned Ground Beef or Slow-Cooked Pulled Chicken mixed with a unique blend of creamy queso and topped with melted cheese. Served with mini crispy taco shells or fresh-made flour tortillas, plus all the taco fixings. (enough for 2 dozen melts)
Six of each of the following: Chocolate & Walnut Brownies, Assorted Cookies, Chocolate Turtle Empanadas and Sopapillas with dipping sauces.
(per dozen) With chocolate sauce and honey.
Per Dozen
(16 Pieces) Flaky pastries filled with chocolate, caramel and pecans.
(per dozen) Cheese & Onion Topped with red chile sauce. Shredded or Ground Beef Topped with red chile sauce. Slow-Cooked Pulled Chicken Topped with sour cream sauce.
Flour tortillas stuffed with chilled, Mesquite-Grilled Chicken or Steak, chopped salad greens, mixed cheeses and pico de gallo. Chicken $54.99 Chicken with bacon and avocado $61.99 Steak $55.99 Steak with bacon and avocado $64.99
(Serves 8-10) Mixed greens, pico and black bean & corn salsa. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and queso fresco cheese. Served with choice of dressing.
(Serves 15-20) A medley of black beans, corn, rice and vegetables tossed with lime juice and a spicy hint of Smoked Jalapeno Vinaigrette.
(per dozen) Fresh flour tortillas with Mesquite-Grilled Chicken, cheddar cheese, creamy red chile sauce and crispy-fried onion strings.