"The 4,000-square-foot Bandito Latin Kitchen & Cantina opened a year ago in the Hughes Center with a mix of rustic and modern decor, including finished metals, hand-distressed woods, and bright colors, all lit with natural light that fills the restaurant through its 30-foot tall glass windows. A hand-pressed tortilla station anchors the open kitchen, while the rectangular bar features distressed butcher-block counters, hand-laid tile and a 30-foot steel shelving structure that houses the liquor and a pair of 60-inch television sets. Local artist Brett Rosepiler created two huge murals of “Bandito” and “Rosie” in the main dining room that seats 150 in the cantina and dining room, and also on its outdoor patio." - Susan Stapleton
