Scottsdale Mexican-themed bar under fire for muting Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Casa Amigos restaurant allegedly silenced the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican singer's performance, drawing online backlash.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A Scottsdale, Arizona Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar called Casa Amigos came under fire this week after videos went viral showing the bar allegedly muting Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance. The incident sparked outrage online, with some accusing the bar of disrespecting Latino culture despite profiting from it. Casa Amigos' parent company, Evening Entertainment Group, has since suspended the employee responsible and is reviewing the matter.

Why it matters

The controversy highlights the delicate balance businesses must strike when engaging with and profiting from minority cultures. Casa Amigos' alleged actions have been seen as hypocritical and disrespectful, raising questions about authenticity and inclusion in the hospitality industry.

The details

Videos posted on TikTok showed the manager of Casa Amigos allegedly instructing the DJ to stop playing Bad Bunny's halftime show and instead play "Ice Ice Baby." This drew criticism from online influencers who accused the bar of profiting off Latino culture while censoring Latino artists. Casa Amigos' parent company, Evening Entertainment Group, later issued a statement saying the decision did not reflect their standards and that the responsible employee had been suspended.

  • On February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny performed during the Super Bowl halftime show.
  • On February 11, 2026, Casa Amigos' parent company posted a statement addressing the incident.

The players

Casa Amigos

A Mexican-themed restaurant and bar located in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.

Evening Entertainment Group

The company that operates Casa Amigos and issued a statement addressing the incident.

Bad Bunny

A Grammy-winning Puerto Rican singer whose Super Bowl halftime performance was allegedly muted by Casa Amigos.

Andrew Young

The former general manager of Casa Amigos, who was no longer listed on the website as of February 13, 2026.

Kim Hunt

A TikTok influencer who goes by the name @slaythegop and encouraged her followers to boycott Casa Amigos.

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What they’re saying

“You manage a bar whose entire branding, aesthetic and profitability are all built on Latino culture, even down to the (expletive) food. You profit off it, you sell it and you market it, but the moment that language shows up somewhere that you don't personally like, suddenly it's a problem.”

— Kim Hunt, TikTok influencer (TikTok)

“We are aware of the decision made by an employee during the game this past weekend. This decision does not reflect our standards or our operating procedures, which specifically included a policy of airing the full broadcast with audio. Every one of our other venues showed the full broadcast with audio.”

— Evening Entertainment Group, Casa Amigos' parent company (Casa Amigos' Instagram)

What’s next

Casa Amigos' parent company, Evening Entertainment Group, is currently reviewing the full extent of the matter to determine a final resolution regarding the employee who muted Bad Bunny's performance.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of authenticity and respect when engaging with minority cultures, especially for businesses that profit from them. Casa Amigos' alleged actions have been seen as hypocritical and disrespectful, raising questions about inclusivity in the hospitality industry.