There's Always An Excuse to Fiesta
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
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
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
The facts are sobering: in 2002, 47 San Diego County residents died of breast cancer. On The Border is proud to partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to change those statistics. For more than 25 years, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has played a critical role in advancing the fight against breast cancer, helping to turn millions of breast cancer patients into survivors. We are committed to helping end breast cancer, but we need your support! It’s simple, during your next visit to On The Border, simply add a donation to your check. We want to partner with… Learn More