Bandera

The Best Hillstone Restaurants In LA, Ranked - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"A mile south of Gulfstream in Corona Del Mar is Bandera, the Hillstone restaurant with a loose Southwest theme. The ambiance is dark and moody, with soaring wooden rafters and Navajo-style blankets on the walls that make the place feel like a Taos hunting lodge. From the moment the doors unlock at 4pm, expect to see middle-aged couples in high-end golf wear queued up at the bar ordering Jackrabbits (tequila with Campari and fresh grapefruit) and grilled artichokes. Bandera’s specialty is allegedly its rotisserie grill—you’ll see a dozen whole chickens spinning over a wood fire in the small open kitchen—but we find the chicken here drier than other non-rotisserie Hillstones. For something unique to Bandera, stick with the solid cheese and veggie enchiladas with a duo of smoky, mildly spicy sauces or the Macho Salad studded with big chunks of avocado, dates, and goat cheese." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder