This is our 3rd time there and everytime it's a great experience! They always refill your chip & salsa, kept the drinks coming and the food is excellent! And the portions are HUGE. Plus on your 1st visit, at the end of your meal they give you a free shot! I recommend EVERYONE to go & experience this for yourselves, you won't regret it! The twin waiters are very nice! They're all nice! GO!
I had a combination with pork was definitely not what I expected. The pork was lacking in flavor. The rice was dry. However the quesadilla and refried beans are always on point the best I ever had. The salsa and chips were delicious as well. My father said the portions were larger but the taste was substantially lacking that he is used to for the past 30 years.... I did not care for them slipping an extra charge onto the bill. We did not pay with a credit card we paid cash I just assumed it would be adjusted at the end when I counted the change we were $1.29 short. She did refund my father but only after we questioned the charge.
Glad to have found this spot on our drive; definitely a fun kitschy vibe inside. Food was solid and the service was good. Along with chips and salsa for the table when you sit down, they gave us a warm tortilla with cheese ( a mini quesadilla if you will) which was nice to have.
Haven't been to El Bandito in years...very expensive.$245 for 4 adults 3 children, no alcoholic drinks,just soda,and no appetizers.I remember going with my parents and siblings. 7 children. My dad singing along with the guitar players. We'd laugh and had a great meal. Very fond memories.Unfortunately that's all they are. The good was subpar. My daughter asked for her steak rare, came out hard boiled. The good lacked flavor, the refried beans was more like refried soup. Thefrued shrimp wre tough as leather.soooo disappointed.i have no problem posing money for good food. BUT 245 dollars for mediocre food?unconscionable. I usually stay away from franchises but frontera taco down the road was better,more favorable and half the price...
We loved the food and atmosphere. We have been going there for over ten years. Each and every meal has been truly delicious. The decor makes for a great environment to eat in. Staff has always been excellent.,
We ate here one night while staying at the Tru by Hilton. Food was delicious and the service was great as well.
I thought the food was a bit expensive. The ambience and decor is worth a visit. One does feel as if they are in Mexico. The staff is on point, I ate at the bar and was given a free tequila shot. I ordered the Baja Beach shrimp tacos. To my surprise, the cilantro did not overpower the delicate sweet onions and shrimp. I missed out on the mayo that was suppose to be served with the street food. For dessert, I tried the Mexican fried bread. I left satisfied but felt as if some flavors were missing from my meal. I agree with others, the kitchen could do a better job
I thought the food was a bit expensive. The ambience and decor are worth a visit. One does feel as if they are in Mexico. The staff is on point, I ate at the bar and was given a free tequila shot. The margaritas are extremely popular, wine is not served but they do offer beer. I ordered the Baja Beach shrimp tacos. You may choose white corn, corn or flour tortillas. To my surprise, the cilantro did not overpower the delicate sweet onions and shrimp. I missed out on the mayo that was supposed to be served with the street tacos. For dessert, I tried the Mexican fried bread. Deep fried dough dipped in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce. An intense amount of whip cream and a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream is served with the Sopapillas. I left satisfied but I felt as if some flavors were missing from my meal. I think the kitchen can do a better job.
Great food, great service and such a fun atmosphere!
I used to go to this spot once a month. Something changed. Maybe owners or cooks. Food doesn't have the flavor it used to have.