Bandido’s Restaurant

Wow, I’m pretty impressed. I should preface that i am of chicano heritage and thus have enjoyed quality, home-​cooked Mexican cuisine, my entire life. Having said that, I really like this place. Their green chile has a nice balance of spice & flavor — and they certainly don’t skimp on it. The two times i have been there, the servings were heavy on the flavorful chile and melted cheese. The service was fast, friendly and clean. What more could you ask for?

Probably 3.5 stars, but that isn’t available. Really decent food. Authentic, not in this part of the city. But, I’ll be back.

The salsa: always start with the salsa. If it’s no good, probably the food won’t be either. This salsa is good, not amazing, but really good. It even has cilantro.
The enchilada: great flavor, cheese and onion. This seems basic, but most places can’t get this right.
Crispy chili rellano: Tasty, crispy like it should be, green chili on it… not good. Not, bad, but no flavor or heat. I’m not sure if they have a hotter green chili, but this was not.
The beans: Really great beans! Substance and flavor.
The rice: Pale in color, but tasty. Better than a lot of places.
The beer: 22oz. Mexican beer or tap for $ 5! Winner.
So, overall… a decent place for grindz. Lunch was around $ 8.25. That’s not too expensive. Best in all of Colorado? Come on… get out a little. Bad? Not at all. Give it a shot.

This is the best locals Mexican Restaurant in the Denver Metro area. My wife is VERY particular about her Mexican food and she raves about the spicy green chili (if you don’t like it, then you’re admitting to being a sissy)!
Great food and family friendly, you’re getting authentic Mexican dishes from people that know what should go on the plate!
In short, I love to eat here (my Cuban mother would kill me if she caught me here), you will too!

Haven’t been here in a while and I’m so glad we came in. the service was fast and friendly. The food was really good and my boyfriend and I will definitely be back.

I can’t give this dump zero stars. Took the family there for dinner tonight. Found a clean-​ish table and sat down. The waiter was friendly but, when I asked for kids menus I was informed that they don’t have a kids menu.
Okay.
I pick up the greasy menu laid before me, and proceeded to peel apart the pages. I felt like I needed to wash my hands after touching the thing. That should have been my cue to get up and walk out but, we were all extremely hungry. I was hungry enough to eat the ass out of a dead skunk! Which probably would have tasted better than what I ordered. The kids ordered tacos and enchiladas. There were no complaints from the kids. My wife ordered a crispy chile relleno, which arrived soggier than a peep show seat cushion, and colder than a well diggers butt. I ordered the Bandito burrito, and asked for ground beef. What I received however, was filled with chorizo. Smothered in what looked like bloody snot. I’m pretty sure that once they ‘garnish’ the plates with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese and whatever else they put on there, they microwave it. The plates were hotter than the food.
We choked the food down, paid, and decided that we’re never coming back.
Food sucked!
Drinks are way over priced!
Waiter disappeared, never asked if we needed anything.
Seriously, I’ve come out of seedy strip clubs feeling cleaner than I felt coming out of there.

Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted by a sign asking us to wait to be seated. This is not normally an issue at all unless a guest stands there for 3 minutes while making eye contact with various staff members during that period before being verbally greeted.
The customary salsa and chips brought to the table was a disappointment. How hard is it to make sure salsa isn’t half water? I fear that the quality presented to us is a harbinger of further disappointment.
I ordered a bandido burrito with chicken. I received a flat uninspired lump. A large tortilla not even half full drenched in a bland green chili.
The house margarita required a search and rescue team to locate the tequila that was supposed to be hiding within.
Our waiter was a nice person and that was about the best aspect of my visit.

The only reason this place doesn’t deserve five stars is because it could use some renovating on the inside as well as outside, it’s a little run down. The food is great though! The customer service is usually always on point. There was just one time the waitress was slow on getting our refills even though we were the only people in her section. Not a big enough issue to keep me away! Definitely one of my favorite Mexican joints.

Been coming here for a long time with my family, maybe once a year for the last 10, and I have no idea why. Look, feel, and food deserve a 1 star, but the service is always prompt and friendly. Literally no flavor and, although I can’t say for sure, I’m almost positive they use the cheapest ingredients and premade things from the local grocery store. Bleh.

Awful! I have no other words to describe it. There were 5 of us, we all had something different. There was one commonality… no flavor.

Although the outside is a bit rundown and the inside could use a touch up I love this place, the food is good, awesome guacamole and the staff is wonderful it’s a great little family joint and will continue my weekly visits

First time going. I have to say that I was rather impressed. It’s truly a hidden gem hidden amongst an unassuming landscape. Service was good and staff very attentive. Food was delicious, though I prefer mine to actually kick. All in all, not a bad experience. I expect to see myself there again to try another delicious meal.

The people seemed nice, so I’m being kind by giving them two stars. The service was very slow and inefficient. The «Tex-​Mex» was neither Tex nor Mex. The refried beans tasted like they were straight from a can. The carnitas was subpar. There were hard, inedible pieces and the primary flavor was salt. The burritos were covered in so much cheese, you couldn’t tell what was in it. The restaurant was very tired looking and not very neat or clean. I live a mile from here, but won’t be back.

I grew up in the neighborhood and my family has ate here for over 20 years. The quality of food has never faltered. Their chili is delicious, not too spicy. Smothered bean burrito is my all time favorite but everything from their chimichangas to enchiladas are delicious. Comfort food for Colorado natives!

Lame. Super salty food. not Authentic .No heat. Came in before shopping at Costco. Should have gone to 49^th. Asked for margs no salt, showed up with salt. Table dirty when we came in. Didn’t get tortilla with relleno plate… Fajita tough steak. Rellenos smothered in green chili SALT sauce.
Not coming back.

The salsa was nice and spicy, but a little runny. The food came quick and was a nice portion. I got the #7 combination platter and was impressed but not blown away. Overall, this place is good but doesn’t stand above any other Mexican restaurant

Pretty good food. A little pricey. It comes in handy because there no other decent Mexican food in the area. The chili con queso is delicious.
ROCIO the waitress is awesome!

I’m giving this little gem 4 stars. I’ve had the carnitas platter and tacos and both were good. The carnitas more so. The margaritas are great and they have a decent variety. Definitely appears to be family run. I live ½ mile from this place and have visited a few times now and never disappointed. For the quality and the price, 4 stars is fair to me.

This restaurant hidden in a small strip mall off of Kipling. When you walk in there are plenty of tables. The staff was friendly and the manager asked how everything was after the meal.
I had the chicken chimichanga and it tasted good. It came standard with beans and rice.

worst lunch i ever had
Hate to be «this guy» but Casa Bonita has better food.

Just stopped in here for dinner this evening. Interesting décor and to be honest, I had higher hopes as good as the food usually is in little holes-​in-​the-​wall. The food was good. Nothing really stood out. Chips come out cold (made early in the day or just out of a bag? Hard to tell) with salsa that has some decent heat & good flavor. Jalapeño poppers are full of cream cheese & are good, but hard to tell if they’re just out of a freezer box. I got the chili relleno plate. Again, good stuff, but not blown away. The plate came out piping hot, flavor was pretty good. Service was spotty as well: food took a while to arrive & the check took FOREVER to get, even after turning down dessert.
I’m sure I’ll be back (since its in close proximity to my man’s parent’s place) & I’m good with that, but if it weren’t for their influence, I don’t know that I’d return.