Season’s Greetings from Casa Bonita! Are you looking for a Casa Bonita t-shirt, candle or snow globe for a special someone on your holiday gift list? Up until now, no one could enter Casa Bonita without a lunch or dinner reservation. No exceptions allowed. However, the iconic restaurant is making an exception this holiday season!
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Even if you don’t need a gift necessarily, but have been wildly curious about what’s behind those big wooden doors on the pink castle, now’s your chance to take a small peek into all of the buzz and excitement everyone has been talking about it ever since the storied Mexican restaurant reopened back in the summer of 2023.
From December 13 to 23, 2025, Casa Bonita is opening its doors for fans to shop at El Mercado in the Exit Plaza. No reservations required.
Browse holiday merchandise, find gifts and enjoy the festive atmosphere while you shop. Check out Casa Bonita’s Holiday Gift Guide here — including shirts, hoodies, hats, puzzles, mugs and more.
Before you ask, entry is into the Exit Plaza only and only for shopping at El Mercado. It does not include access to any other part of the restaurant.
El Mercado Hours
El Mercado is open to the public during the following hours:
CLOSED on Monday
Tuesday to Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
How to Enter El Mercado
Park in the main lot and follow the signs by the fountain to the El Mercado entrance located on the right side of the fountain. The security staff will direct you to the shopping area.
Security & Guest Guidelines
All visitors will be screened upon entry.
No weapons of any kind are permitted.
Strollers are not allowed.
IMPORTANT: One party will be admitted at a time.
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