BANDITO Food Park + Cantina

Bandito Food Park in Cincinnati is such a fun and vibrant spot! The atmosphere is super lively with great music, colorful décor, and a relaxed vibe that instantly puts you in a good mood. The food is the real star — everything is packed with bold flavors and served fresh. I loved the variety on the menu, and every dish we tried was delicious. The staff was friendly, quick, and made the whole experience even better. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual meal, drinks, or just hanging out with friends, Bandito Food Park is definitely worth checking out. A great addition to Cincinnati’s food scene!

I've known about this place for a good long while but never visited until tonight. We were so impressed! The entire staff was so friendly, the bartender made me a surprise drink per my request (which was super delicious) and the guy at the order counter joked with our daughter. The kids loved their cheeseburgers and chicken tenders and my husband and I were beyond thrilled with our choices of pad thai and birria ramen while the kids enjoyed borrowed games of uno, connect 4, and others! We will definitely return.

I was looking for something a little different to take the family out and this was definitely what I was looking for! There is a great variety on the menu so everyone can be happy. I went with a burger and it was damn fine! The drinks were pretty tasty. I would go as far as to say one of the best Margaritas I've ever tried. The staff was very friendly, the restaurant was very clean and the cherry on top was the table games and play area in the back for the little ones. Nothing better than an occupied child while you get to go to town on a large and delicious cheeseburger! I would for sure recommend this joint to anyone looking for a tasty bite and some good ol fashion family time!

Most adorable place, food came out hot and fresh, and probably the best tasting fries I’ve had in a long time. It was raining, otherwise I would have sat on the private patio. Definitely want to come back. 69/10 highly recommend

We love it here. Big menu The portions are great, really flavorful, the staff is nice and the place it cute. Their bathrooms are clean. The churros are delicious! A couple times we got some tough birria meat but they always fix it whenever you let them know. I highly recommend trying this place!

What a fun place! Great food and quick service. They have everything under one roof. Mexican, Chino Latino, Bebo's Burgers & Sandwiches, Loaded Fries, etc. Beautiful decor, picnic tables, games for the kids, tv's, and a full bar. The options are endless depending on whatever your appetite desires. Delicious and chill vibes. Would recommend for sure!!

Hidden gem. Get a shot if you’re feeling frisky; the pours are generous and reasonable. Such a refreshing thing to see in a world where everything is so overpriced. Eduardo is excellent!

We dined in for a late lunch/early dinner around 3PM on a Saturday. Parking was easy, and there were only a few other people eating at the same time as us. We were impressed with the quality, speed of service, and large serving size of the food that we ordered. Our table shared the Chips & Dip Sampler, and I enjoyed the Bandito Super Bowl. Not only is the food great, but the interior aesthetic is unique and fun. Highly recommend checking this place out!

First time here and I will be back! The menu is huge ! It was so hard to decide what I wanted because so many things sounded amazing! I got the birria tacos which were so juicy and flavorful . My mom got the birria burrito which was huge! She took half home and it was stuffed to the brim. I also got the churros which were delicious! The place was clean and I like how they have things for the kids to do and a bar ! You walk up and order and they bring your food to you! All staff we encountered were nice. I cant wait to go back for the birria Wednesday specials and to try the birria mac and cheese !

You order at a window and take a number to whichever seat you want. Service was friendly but only seen when ordering and receiving. I like the ambiance but the seating is uncomfortable. You can pick metal chairs or picnic table seating. Birria tacos were greasy and I had to remove a decent amount of fat but overall the taste was good. They were also a little harder than I have had in the past. The carne asada quesadilla was packed full and tasted good but also very greasy. The guacamole was a great portion and tasted fresh. Much more than I usually see being served at other restaurants. Bonus points there. The tortilla chips were lightly seasoned and tasted fine. Nothing special. The taquito rolls were very thick and not what I'm used to. We didn't really like them. Strawberry smoothie was very sweet but my bf liked it. The churros were only covered in sugar and tasted more like funnel cake, and they don't come with caramel or anything. We are not in a rush to come back. We were excited about trying this place because the menu was interesting, but overall it was underwhelming.

My whole experience at Bandito was weird. The chick at the counter couldn't figure out how to delete mistakes on the register when she entered the wrong order. She sort of had first-date energy with technology. The ambiance is very "giant playground," which means there's a ton to look at... but you really don't want to touch any of it... kids are sticky. The soda fountain was out of ice... and oddly, out of soda. So hydration plans were immediately thwarted. They tried to rectify the problems, but not exactly in a "timely" manner. I went for the buffalo chicken sandwich and the chicken was GIGANTIC. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it was definitely bigger than my mouth, bigger then my face, bigger then my entire head (and if I'm being self deprecating it was bigger then any other body part worth measuring). The situation made for a genuinely awkward bite. Plus the texture was off... the kind that makes you double-check for pink spots. Spoiler: none were found, which was a relief, but I'd prefer not having to play detective while I eat. Friends with me ordered tacos and said they were pretty good. My kids got fruit waffles... and those were the absolute best thing anyone had that day. Overall, was it memorable? Yes.... Question mark. Will I haul myself all the way to Hyde Park just to go back? Probably not anytime soon.

Awesome spot! The ambiance is like a food truck park with all kinds of seating, games, and a good sized bar. They have food that speaks to everyone as I got a burger and my wife got the birria quesadilla. Both were absolutely phenomenal! Very neat place with even cooler vibes.

Went on to grab a quick late lunch. Tacos were tasty. The restaurant was very clean. Staff was friendly.

Nice Atmosphere, quick service. I stopped on a bike ride to the Lunken Field Trail. Had the Mahi-Mahi Fish Taco and Elotes. This fish taco was excellent, the elotes were good but not great. (The corn was mid, but it's April, and corn is out of season.)

Clean, fast service, delicious food! Kid friendly. The Mexi pad Thai was incredible, the brisket Mac and cheese was amazing

Tacos!! Do I have your attention yet? Okay. How about GOURMET TACOS and CRAFT MARGARITAS? I KNOW I have your attention NOW! Because that's all Bandito. Plus a very cool, laid back atmosphere. How can you top that? My lady and I have been wanting to stop by here for a while, and of course, we finally did. Are we glad we did? Absolutely! The place itself feels like dining outdoors at a food truck court/upscale trailer park (talk about an oxymoron there, right). The menu is loaded with lots of delicious taco options, salads, salsas, tortas, quesadillas, and so much more. Order three tacos and get them for $12.50 ($1 extra charge on carne asada and seafood tacos). Their drink menu is very nice too, with plenty of choices for beer, wine, and margaritas. We opted for the following: -Salsa- Guacatillo (Mixed verde & Guac Medium) -Spicy Margarita -Classic Lime Margarita -El Guapo taco -The Dude Seriously taco -Baja Mahi taco -Jefe taco -Buffalo Chicken taco We didn't wait long at all and everything was very tasty. You know it's good when you're already planning your next visit and you haven't even left your first one. The service was excellent and the employees were super friendly. We'll definitely be coming back, especially since we live about five minutes away.

We went here for taco week as it's been on my list for a while to try out. The inside of the restaurant looks like an outdoor picnic area which is super cute! I really enjoyed the layout. When you come in, you have the menu and a window to order from. Once you order, you get a number and the food comes out to you. We started with chips with the trio - guac, queso, and salsa. All three were really good! Definitely recommend. My husband ordered the taco week special and I ordered the birria tacos (which were part of taco week as well). Both were so good! I love birria tacos, so I'll definitely be coming back for those and to try some of the other menu offerings. The location is close by, just off RT 50 with a fairly large connected parking lot, which makes it easy to park and frequent. It's tucked away, but don't discount that - it's definitely worth going!

Great space for a family dinner, meet & great event, or meeting a friend or date. It's a big open space with picnic style benches and games on the tables (although some are getting a bit worn). Their margaritas are really good! And the food is good- choices of tacos, huge shareable nachos and wings. I love this place for a quick neighborhood drink, a group happy hour, or family dinner with just your family or others. The large bar and casual vibe mean that both kids and adults can have fun. And I love that there are games to entertain on the tables and fill your own water glasses. It's order and then they bring the food to your table. The service is friendly and it doesn't take too long.

This place is at an inflection point. It could be really great or it could be a bust. I went back and forth on three or four stars. The food is good. The space is nice. Location is good. But the service and atmosphere are holding it back. The service isn't bad, it's just disinterested and under-staffed. If this place was well staffed with service oriented people i think it could do really well. As it is, if you have a large group wanting to bring your own fun vibe this is a good place to go.. think church group, sports team. Its a good place to go. There are big tables, typically lots of space, and good booz and food options. My hope is that the owner of this place takes it to the next level because it could be a really fun restaurant.

-Ambiance / atmosphere is kind of weird. I see what they were going for but it just doesn't quite work. -Had to wait 5-10 minutes to order because girl taking orders at the counter was also making drinks at the bar 40 feet away. -You order at the counter and they deliver your food. You are asked to leave a tip before receiving service. The girl at the counter that took our order wasn't friendly or helpful today. A guy brought our food fairly quickly, but no one checked on us a single time. I will adjust my tip accordingly next time. -Food was solid. Baja Mahi Mahi and Birria tacos were very good. Chips and salsa, while not free, were very good and worth the $4. Bottom line, lower your expectations for service and atmosphere and just focus on the food which is well worth a try.

Went to Bandito tonight for Burger Week and it was just okay. They don't have the trio of dips anymore that's on their website. They need to update that because they were good last time. For burger week their burger was pretty good. Lots of cheese. Fries were seasoned well. The el guapo taco was tasty, would eat again. The problem was the Cajun shrimp taco. The shrimp was cold and underdone. I didn't feel cool eating it. Bummer. Staff was super friendly and food arrived quickly. Good happy hour deals. Plenty of parking and cool interior design. Like the murals.

Delicious food and drinks in a fun, bright space. Service was fast last time I was here too. You order at the counter, seat yourself, and they'll bring it to you. Was a little disappointed their menu wasn't up-to-date and I couldn't order the queso trio, but enjoyed some other dips on the menu with my Fresquila. Need to come back to try more food! Also liked their happy hour! $2 off margaritas from 3-6.

The food was outstanding. Fresh, hot and tasty. We ordered to go and the service was great. We will return!

My friend and I were headed to downtown Cincinnati, but we decided to stop for tacos at BANDITO. I'm so glad we did. We're not local to Cincinnati so we were hoping to find a restaurant with easy parking and delicious food options. BANDITO delivered. You order and pay at the window, and they hand you a number so you choose your table. For us, the wait was short, and we were chowing down in no time. You also clear your own table before you leave. We both ordered the Taco Trios, and we enjoyed sitting at a table in the sunshine because the restaurant has gigantic windows.

My Mr. and I have been eyeballing this place since we moved to this area. The menu looked so good. We went for lunch and on a Saturday. They do offer Brunch Specials. The inside looks like an outdoor cantina. The lighting is lovely and the decor is unique. It has that back patio feel. They do offer outdoor seating as well. Their menu has a little of everything. From tacos, salads, appetizers, different types of salsas, vegetarian options, sides, burgers, quesadillas, and even dessert. It's so easy! Order at the front, they give you a number and they bring the food out to you. Their bar is a separate transaction. Full bar Their drink menu is simple but have so much to offer from a few beers on taps (or bottles), wine, mixed drinks and of course margaritas. We ordered: -Salsa- Guacatillo (Mixed verde & Guac Medium) -Spicy Margarita -Classic Lime Margarita -El Guapo -The Dude Seriously -Baja Mahi -Jefe -Buffalo Chicken Our food came out quickly. The Margaritas were amazing. I loved my spicy Margarita! Had great flavor and a good kick. The chips were fresh and seasoned. Love the guac! Last our tacos was amazing. I ended up trading my Buffalo chicken for my Mr's Baja Mahi. Fresh ingredients and very tasty! My fave taco is Dude seriously. Love the crunchy tortillas inside the soft flour and everything just meshed well. I am definitely a fan and can't wait to try different items on the menu. We will be back next week for lunch.

Bandito, a casual and quick Mexican restaurant, has been open for nearly a year now. My family and I have visited a number of times, and we will continue to do so. Parking can be tight at times, and the restaurant can also be busy, but we have found for lunch tables are nearly almost always readily available. Orders are placed at a counter and then later picked up from a nearby window. A large bar occupies a good portion of the opposite side of the space and features a good selection of draft beer, craft cocktails, and wine. My favorite things on the menu include the nachos libre ($12) with a choice of verde chicken or ground beef served on top of a bed of corn chips topped with crema, cheese, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, tomatillo sauce, and manzano salsa. We also like the chips and dip sampler where $9 gets you a choice of 3 dips from a list of 8 plus a large platter of chips. As far as the tacos go, I really enjoy the buenes tardes amigo ($4) which combines verde chicken, cotija cheese, pico, and jalapeno cream sauce. The porkopolis ($4) is also a favorite with al pastor pork, green pepper sauce, cilantro, red onion, radish, and pineapple. Our kids enjoy the cheese quesadilla, ground beef taco, or even the hamburger (all $7 with a side). We have had a quick visit in under a half hour or we have spent the better part of an afternoon with multiple families catching up and watching sports on the TVs. We all enjoy Bandito and will keep it in our rotation of restaurants.

Not much value in our dinner. Carnitas bowl mostly rice. Soup was not good. Salad with mahi-mahi not good either. Maybe the tacos are good.

Great space , I've been here before but never for the wings. You order at the window and grab a number and take a seat. If you need a drink from the bar ; you go back up and order from the bar. (Which is prolly my only negative ). You can bring family or come solo. I had the dude seriously sauce. It was pretty good and I didn't have to tell them to make sure my wings are were done. It's pretty casual so no need to put on your Sundays best! If you miss wing week be sure to go for tacos !!!

The tacos here were stuffed full! You will not find skimpy portions! We ordered the queso and chips and YUM!!!! The chips had a little seasoning on them that greatly enhanced the queso. A+ for an appetizer. We tried 4 different tacos and all were tasty. Atmosphere is laid back and great for groups and families of all sizes. Plus, the young lady at the counter taking orders was SUPER friendly and helpful. We will be back!

We ordered at 7pm the food came at 8:20pm While I was standing at the counter trying to get someone's attention for a refund. My wife had previously walked up and asked the young guy about our order at 8:10 he eluded to they forgot about us and it would be right out... This was not handled well at all. I was So upset I would not be able to enjoy my meal especially since I knew it was now more unknown time or a sloppily thrown together item for the sake of shutting us up since the manager never came over. So I walked up with the lil pole with number on the end of it kinda trying to flag down someone as they darted by... and after 10 minutes I turn around and they brought out food... so I let the customers in line order and took the trays up and asked for a refund. As I had been there waiting almost an hour and a half for food that apparently can be thrown together in ten minutes... the young man gets the manager who I think is hearing of this for the first time. I told them I'm just so upset I won't be able to enjoy a meal... it seemed so dismissive when they said "want me to box this up for you" It's like what part of ruined appetite and sloppy looking thrown together food are they not getting" Bad enough we were seated right by the order window so they had to walk past us every time they took out an order.... Gee wiz... wonder why they haven't eaten yet in 80 minutes... Only good thing Spicy Margherita from bar! Gave him a $5 tip Wish I could take back the $2 tip when i placed order from the food order counter jar.... terrible service... We were patient as they were busy when we arrived... 45 min later place had cleared out and now people after us started getting food..but your not sure... then at the hour mark your sure the other two empty booths got food... Whatever their system is these numbers..it obviously doesn't work well... based on other reviews this happens to many times... I have eaten there before... it was ok... and took a lil long... but even then that time was the opposite a slow time of day place was empty. All we had was two burgers with fries and a drink... oh and of course the spicy Margherita We left without eating...and very annoyed At no point did anyone check on us As a customer or anything; even though we were seated right up front... probably just avoiding us ‍ or me the trans Your bartender was cool though... very nice!

I had very high hopes for this place after reading reviews, both online and on Yelp. It looked like a cool, kid-friendly place so we gave it a shot. We came in here on a Wednesday evening. The menu is on the wall and with the signage, it's pretty clear how it works. Window for food, bar for beverages. The woman who took our order was friendly and gave her recommendations. Our food came out quickly... about 15 minutes or so after sitting. One of our kids' food was wrong. It was kind of awkward... the kid came back out and said, "Well, it's on your receipt." I responded with, "well, that's not what we ordered." He walked off and brought out the correct order shortly after. As far as the food goes, it was sub par. The seriously dude taco... the meat was cold. Not warm... legit cold. The flavors were there, so that was super disappointing. The mahi taco... cold. The Buffalo taco... it was pretty good. My husband's nachos were unpleasant as well. The meat was again.. cold. Like cold cold. It was bizarre. All in all, the atmosphere was pretty cool. The food could've been better.

I came here around 530pm on a Wednesday after placing an order ahead online. I knew it would take a little bit so I went inside to grab a drink a the bar. The inside is spacious and has a very unique feel with astro turf floors, trailers that look like food trucks for order and pickup, picnic tables, murals, and plenty of TVs. The bar area itself is nice. I couldnt decide which margarita to order so the awesome bartender offered to combine the spicy and the blood orange. OMG it was so good! I love when bartenders are willing to get creative. I am really glad that I was getting food to go, because there was a group of unruly kids running around and screaming for the full 30mins I was there. Not my jam when I'm trying to enjoy food and drink. The bartenders were beside themselves annoyed as well. My food came out in the time promised. At home we shared the Mahi Salad, The Mexican Mac and Cheese, and the Nachos. My favorite thing was the nachos, as they had great flavor. The Mac and cheese was pretty good and had some flavors reminiscent of Skyline. The Salad was just ok. The Mahi Mahi still had the skin on, which I do not like. The seasoning was great, but too much of it so overpowering of salt. The salad itself had great components but there was too much of it in ratio to the lettuce, which it drowned out.

I really enjoyed the Bandito experience. We ordered our food then got a couple of drinks from the bar: the blood orange margarita for me and the prickly pear marg for him. Both were delish. As for food, we started off with a chips and dips sampler. We got the pico de gallo, salsa verde and queso. Definitely a step above most chips and salsas at other restaurants. I really liked the chips which had a hint of lime and were tossed in salt and chili powder. Our main dishes arrived quickly. I got the Dude Seriously taco and the Porkopolis. Both were good, but I'd have to say the Porkopolis was one of the best Al pastor tacos I've ever had. He got the burger which was a smash burger style... he enjoyed it a lot. Bandito Cantina is definitely checking out!

I love the indoor/outdoor vibes of this place! It's such a great spot for when we have that typical Cincinnati weather and you're craving some patio vibes but the weather isn't cooperating! The food is also delicious. You can see we got quite a spread of tacos here and everything we had was wonderful. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous.

I've been following this store on Instagram for a while and finally got the time drive down and have lunch here. The winner here was the three amigos braised barbacoa beef birria style tacos... simply amazing. I'm still day dreaming about how I could make these at home!? The chicken salad was tasty. The mac and cheese was okay but I'd not order that again. Cute little place, nice decor and layout. The folks working here were super nice. We'd, for sure go back.

Heads about this place and let reviews it was worth the visit. I deft. love the atmosphere and decor of this place because it's full of life, fun and colorful. Plus it's a very comfortable vibe. I like that they have benches in the "grass" and the side tables are very intimate. Also, liked that they have paper towel on each table because it gets messy and for some reason it gives a homey vibe. We walked in and hence I like the concept that your order and they bring it to your table, I was a bit thrown off by getting a number but also seeing a "pick up" location (so I had to ask after I ordered). Anyways, I ordered the chips and salsa (verde), and 2 tacos. The Buenas Tardes amigos, and the Mahi taco. The food was brought very quick, so that was nice. The chips were very tasty, love the lime spicy flavor, plus the softness, however, I was very disappointed with the salsa (one of the two reasons I don't give it a 5). The tacos, on the other hand, were delicious, they were fresh and rich in flavor, the slickness of the jalapeños was perfect. Aside from the sals, I was not a fan of ordering drinks at the bar, instead of everything at the same place, that's the reason I didn't get anything to drink. Plus when I placed my order, they didn't offer up any other non alcoholic drink so I didn't bother. Defiantly worth trying it out thought, the place and food in general were awesome.

I tried it again after the first experience was subpar. We were hoping for the best but it did not exceed the previous experience.

My friend invited me to go to this restaurant and I totally thought that it was at a park. Didn't realize the inside is designed to be like an outdoor "Park like" experience. It was really cool. Picnic tables, umbrellas and games at the tables (i.e. Jenga, triangle peg game). They also have their paper towels wrapped around the center umbrella so you can easily have access to "napkins." I ordered the "three amigos" without the cheese. I've never had tacos with the braised beef before and I didn't realize it came with it's broth on the side in case you want to dip it for more flavor. All I know is that the flavor was already amazing and despite the messiness, it was soooooo mouth watering gooooood. Look forward to trying more menu items in the future!

Very clean place and the decor modern and playful. I think this is a franchise. The tacos were delicious but you will need lots of napkins. They did not scrimp on fillings. I liked that they labeled the tacos. The bartender helpful with the beer selection. The french fries were good when hot but don't let them get cold because the cheese will get hard and who likes cold fries.

Cool atmosphere but food has room for improvement. Tacos are good and creative combinations. Fries with chicken were a bit bland. The staff was above average at the bar! Margs are tops! Tip: try the house hot sauce. It's Yummo!

This place is so cute and I can't wait to eat in to enjoy the full bar and cool decor. The takeout was fast and well packaged. The eclectic menu has something for everyone, but I stuck to the Mexican dishes. The nachos were very good and possibly the only time I've ever received an order that was truly small enough for one. The rest of my family ordered both the hot dogs and burger and seemed to like them. I'll be excited to try them again.

The snow ruined our date night plans, so Bandito was our backup option since it's closer to our home. The rebound worked out for the better! First I want to congratulate the owner on a fun concept. You walk into the old Green Dog Café spot and you feel like you're in a food truck park in Cali. Decor is playful, well assembled and appreciated. I feel a lot of restaurants in Cincinnati fall into the same trap. White tiles, black pendant lights, moody. Glad this was wildly different and allowed me to ignore it was a snowy night. As for the food...my husband ordered the nachos, I had both fish tacos, a side of chip and salsa, and we shared a regular Mac-n-cheese. We both enjoyed our choices! The salsa we chose had a nice smokey undertone, the fish was well done and fresh, mac-n-cheese reminded me of what my mom use to make. As for drinks, I ordered the blood orange margarita. Pretty good, not the best cocktail I've ever had. The resultant is newer and I think the bartender is still learning all the drinks. Overall, great experience. Would definitely go back.

What a gem that I didn't know about. The fun food park idea inside is laid back but also elegant. The food was unique and delicious. Plus the spice margaritas topped it off as a fun Friday night activity. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. Hope to come back soon

We came back-- with more friends and family and everything new we tried was 10/10. The food comes out super quick and every bite of it is so delicious. This really is a great place for a quick drink or quick bite and I love how you can just go up to the window and order more if you're still hungry or want to try something else!

Modern Mexican at a laidback spacious food park which gives off Sunday funday vibes- an awesome concept and one that Cincinnati has definitely needed! Ambience- we came by for snacks on Boxing Day around 4pm so as expected it was very quiet in here during the bengals game and while people were out shopping. When I walked in I was pleasantly surprised to see a spacious layout with a mix of bench style seating and booths surrounding a central bar. The Mexico City-esque decor was really fresh and fun, and there were large screen TVs all over the restaurant showing the nfl game. This spot would be great for large groups and smaller families alike. Service- the employees here are very friendly and patiently answered questions as we sorted through a new menu. You order your food at the front counter and they will bring it out to you when it's ready. Food- I was really excited to see birria tacos on the menu but unfortunately they were out of it that day, along with the Mexican Mac and cheese. We instead ordered the nachos libre and the spicy Cargada fries which were both solid dishes- portion sizes were great, ingredients were fresh, and food was brought out quickly. I wish the nachos were a bit more cheesy but that's a personal preference. Their menu offerings were extensive and many items looked delicious. I think as a new spot they are still working through some kinks considering they had only been open for a week, but I'm excited to come back and try this place again for the birria (and also once they get their liquor license!!). Excellent brand new modern Mexican spot with lots of potential, hence the 5-star review!

These nachos at the food park were amazing. Each nacho felt handcrafted with a little bit of every ingredient. I also had a cocktail that was quite tasty. I will say that I don't love the set up. You have to wait in one line to order your food and then go wait in another line to order your drink. And then maybe You end up with a drink before your food comes out or maybe you don't...And then your food gets cold. it doesn't seem a very efficient process. I'd love if I could just drop my drink order with my food order and someone brings it to the table. Also, if you want a water make sure you order it at the food window. They won't give you water at the bar and then you have to go wait back in the food line to get a water cup. And then your food gets really cold.

I just love their nachos. The birria tacos need a little more flavor but I'd probably order again. My guy liked the cajun shrimp taco bowl. It looks like it could use a little more heft to me. But the nachos? Yeahhhh.

This is a really cool place to hang out with friends and family, have some margaritas, and eat tacos. The inside makes you feel like you are somewhere outdoors and warm, even if it's snowing outside. Some of my favorite items are the Mexican Caesar salad, the red pom margarita, and the corn and black bean salsa. The only reason I am giving it a 4 star is because it does take a little while to get drinks from the bar and for your food to be delivered. However, this is a new place so I'd imagine they will sort this out at some point!

I had the sauce sampler and three tacos. The guacamole was some of the best I've ever had and the queso was delicious as well! The salsa was decent but not my favorite I've ever had. It didn't have a ton of flavor, but If you like mild salsa you'd most likely like it! It's a cool spot with some fun games and an outdoor vibe with artificial turf and a bar too! Service was good, order at the counter and they bring it to you. Soft drinks are self serve.

Thankful they have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options so my friend and I could eat. I almost collided with a server carrying a giant tray of food coming through the kitchen, the exit point is right next to the cashier station so beware. There's a self-serve drink station in the back so make sure to ask for a water cup or else you have to get back in line at the cashier again. I'm usually not too picky but sadly I felt the food was lacking flavor. I got the mahi bowl: the fish was cooked perfectly but there wasn't any flavor on the rice and not enough slaw topping for me. The interior of this place is amazing! Like a turf backyard but indoors. And there's outdoor seating, which is connected to a little strip mall-type row of buildings. Service at the bar was pretty slow, but the staff was friendly. Overall, I would return for the vibe and drinks, but probably not the food. Could have just had a bad visit.

My friend and I were excited for Taco Week and decided to meet at Banditos. We both drove 40 mins! Like other reviews I was expecting a food court, but how it's designed it's perfect! Different types of seating areas with cool murals. The atmosphere is great. A couple of issues we had were the ordering process and customer service. I guess everyone is used to looking at menus online since Covid, but I like to see a menu while in line. Theirs was right when you almost had to order. I even gave the guys behind me a sheet of paper I saw on the counter explaining the tacos for taco week! I also don't think the guy that took our order was having a good day. I expect someone to make sure a new customer is welcome and they are helpful with information about their restaurant! After me asking if what he liked. He did say the Blackened Mahi which was very good. I had the three chicken tacos on the special and they were good. There was a very hot sauce included that was distracting. I would have it taken off the next time we go. The chips are awesome with some sort of spice. All the dips were good too. My friend had chicken, pork and the other fish taco. She didn't like the fish one as much as the others. One other issue was the tortilla ripped on all the tacos. It would have been better doubled. I know it sounds like I didn't like it here, but we did and I plan on going back with my husband.

found black strain of hair in my tacos, talked to some one on the phone and the issue was not resolve, could not issue me a refund and clearly didn't care about the situation. used to be one of my favorite spots for tacos but not no more after this mess up

Stopped in after a shopping spree to see what all the buzz was about! Fun atmosphere and easy parking as we made it in at 5 for a relatively early Saturday dinner--I can see it being much busier and crowded during prime time. We ordered some chips and salsa to share (one each of a mild, medium and hot salsa, but so many to choose from!), birria tacos and a blackened mahi and al pastor (porkopolis) taco. Plenty of food for the two of us and the birria tacos were the winner of the evening for sure. The kitchen was kind enough to replace our birria tacos which accidentally came with cheese (for my dairy free friend), missed out on the drinks this time, but looking forward to trying when I inevitably return. Things were on the saltier end, but it feels that way for all dining out these days. Family and group friendly with games(jenga, the triangle game) on some tables, and football on tv, with both indoor and outdoor seating (order at the window, food brought out to your placard number, self bussing the dishes). Don't forget to try out dessert at The Pitt Stop window inside! Yummy cake, though I didn't get a chance to check out their famous banana puddings.

Very casual place to grab an easy dinner. The bowl I ordered was massive, but the mahi mahi was good.

It is the worst service ever. We attended the all-you-can-eat event, and the manager treated my husband and me like we had never paid. The server never as us if we needed anything. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Unfortunately we did not have a great experience. First, with it being a new place you would think you would be greeted by a manager or other employee to walk you through how it works. No such thing. You order at the registers, get a number, bring it to your table and wait for your food. The menu is American Mexican so tacos to burgers . We stuck with Mexican based off the name of the place. We ordered the chips and 3 salsa appy and 2 tacos each. We ordered the verde chicken, jefe and guapo tacos. They did not have their liquor license yet so it was BYOB and we were not prepared for that. But no biggie as we had drinks prior. 35 minutes in and no food. Chips and salsa you would think would be pretty fast? No manager walking around, no attendants coming over and we just waited. We finally got the chips and salsa 40 minutes in and the tacos 10 minutes after that. Chips are good and salsas ok. Nothing to write home about. The verde tacos are very spicy so be fair warned. All the tacos were average at best. We live close by so wanted to have a better experience and we can chalk it up to them being new I guess. I did want to see a better management presence on a Sat night prime time so that worries me in a new establishment. We may try again but probably just to have a beer and catch a game.

It was our 1st time here.. we'll definitely be back because they have delicious food and an awesome atmosphere!