Way better option than any chain for a burrito, tacos or bowl. Fixing like Plantains and salsas with real flavors.
Haley Slator
I'm never going to chipotle again
Chimera
Support this place; keep it in business
Jake Klein
Excellent new restaurant addition to the neighborhood. The staff is incredibly friendly. All the food is fresh and tastes amazing! The prices are great. The hours are incredible. The restaurant is super clean. Why would anyone in the area ever go to Chipotle or Qdoba ever again? Support your local Saint Paul businesses and enjoy a great meal. Tres Bandidos is the best!!!
Bryan P
I'm sorely disappointed in the food.
I would recommend Chipotle for fast steam table food.
Kiya Daye
Shells weren’t cooked for my taco Not a fan of the shredded beef
Sam A
Holy sheet. Best quesadilla I've ever had. Street tacos were excelentísimo. Also, one of the guys had a cool mustache. I'll be back (⌐■-■)👍
Wendy H
New spot on Snelling. Excellent “fast food” option! At first, you might it’s just another version of Chipo___. But no! Much, much better. Several meat options and a lot of toppings to choose from. Tastes very flavorful & fresh. Great service too!! And affordable!
Edwin Cruz
Authentic Mexican food served in a fast-casual style. I enjoyed a plate of carnitas paired with agua de jamaica (hibiscus iced tea). The staff were friendly. It’s rare to find a place that’s clean and serves fast, yet authentic, food — all at a reasonable price.
Jeff Zeitler
What a great spot! Small but friendly and the food is excellent! I ha a carnitas burrito and asked for a grilled pepper on it- the counter guy cut up an entire- large- grilled jalepeno and put in on the burrito. I haven't seen that anywhere else around here. Also, for beverages they offer horchata and jamaica, which were fresh and fantastic. Top-notch addition to the neighborhood and a great value for the money.
80 music, different but good Not a fan of the paper straws but My husband said corn tortillas fell apart Burrito was very filling I thought it was good, go check it out
Sean
Newer restaurant, super nice staff and good food for the price!
Cora N
Super delicious food! Great selection of toppings and very nice staff with unique options for everyone! Would highly recommend coming back!
Christian Hager
The pastor bowl was quite tasty. It wasn’t as big as you’d get at that national counter-serve Mexican chain, but the flavors were great. The toppings were similar or adjacent enough but different — Spanish-style rice makes for a nice base, queso is included in the base price, etc. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I’ll definitely be back!
Dan Doll
Tres Bandidos is a new fast casual spot on Snelling Ave just south of Shelby Ave, next door the Dunkin Donuts.
The folks working tonight were a mix of owners and staff. They were all super friendly and helpful. They offer a variety of options as to how to get the food to your face, for example - Quesadilla, 2 styles of Tacos, Burritos, Bowls, Plates or Sandwiches. They also have a selection of proteins to choose from - 3 preparations eqch of beef, pork and chicken. Variety is the name of the game!
I chose the sandwich, torta, with Birria beef. The bread was brushed with garlic butter, the beef and cheese and then toasted. Next came the choice of toppings. Again lots of options. I chose guacamole for $.99 up charge, cilantro, onions, sour cream and mild salsa. The result was a sandwich as big as my head. Thankfully an offer to slice it in halves was made.
In addition to the sandwich I ordered a med fountain drink and a piece of Tres Leches cake.
I ate in at one of the 5-6 small tables. The flavors were a bit mild and mellow. The whole combo was a bit too one texture for my liking and generous in size so there was a lot of it. Perhaps next time I will choose a burrito, quesadilla or tacos. I would also consider adding some fajita veggies and some pico de gallo.
I tried the Tres Leches, again a generous portion was served. This version came with a generous whipped topping with sprinkles and a cherry on top. The flavor was good, nice moisture level too. I found the topping a bit too heavy and tried some bites with the topping and that I found more to my liking.
Final thoughts - I will try this spot again with a different option like a burrito, with a protein with a bit more texture. I’d likely skip the soda as it seems a bit pricey at $3.99 for a medium glass, refills are free but perhaps $2.49 might be easier to swallow. The restaurant is clean, easy to follow the system and super nice staff. I’d suggest giving them a shot and welcome them to the neighborhood.
Way better option than any chain for a burrito, tacos or bowl. Fixing like Plantains and salsas with real flavors.
I'm never going to chipotle again
Support this place; keep it in business
Excellent new restaurant addition to the neighborhood. The staff is incredibly friendly. All the food is fresh and tastes amazing! The prices are great. The hours are incredible. The restaurant is super clean. Why would anyone in the area ever go to Chipotle or Qdoba ever again? Support your local Saint Paul businesses and enjoy a great meal. Tres Bandidos is the best!!!
I'm sorely disappointed in the food.
I would recommend Chipotle for fast steam table food.
Shells weren’t cooked for my taco
Not a fan of the shredded beef
Holy sheet. Best quesadilla I've ever had. Street tacos were excelentísimo. Also, one of the guys had a cool mustache. I'll be back
(⌐■-■)👍
New spot on Snelling. Excellent “fast food” option! At first, you might it’s just another version of Chipo___. But no! Much, much better. Several meat options and a lot of toppings to choose from. Tastes very flavorful & fresh. Great service too!! And affordable!
Authentic Mexican food served in a fast-casual style. I enjoyed a plate of carnitas paired with agua de jamaica (hibiscus iced tea). The staff were friendly. It’s rare to find a place that’s clean and serves fast, yet authentic, food — all at a reasonable price.
What a great spot! Small but friendly and the food is excellent! I ha a carnitas burrito and asked for a grilled pepper on it- the counter guy cut up an entire- large- grilled jalepeno and put in on the burrito. I haven't seen that anywhere else around here. Also, for beverages they offer horchata and jamaica, which were fresh and fantastic. Top-notch addition to the neighborhood and a great value for the money.
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80 music, different but good
Not a fan of the paper straws but
My husband said corn tortillas fell apart
Burrito was very filling
I thought it was good, go check it out
Newer restaurant, super nice staff and good food for the price!
Super delicious food! Great selection of toppings and very nice staff with unique options for everyone! Would highly recommend coming back!
The pastor bowl was quite tasty. It wasn’t as big as you’d get at that national counter-serve Mexican chain, but the flavors were great. The toppings were similar or adjacent enough but different — Spanish-style rice makes for a nice base, queso is included in the base price, etc. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I’ll definitely be back!
Tres Bandidos is a new fast casual spot on Snelling Ave just south of Shelby Ave, next door the Dunkin Donuts.
The folks working tonight were a mix of owners and staff. They were all super friendly and helpful. They offer a variety of options as to how to get the food to your face, for example - Quesadilla, 2 styles of Tacos, Burritos, Bowls, Plates or Sandwiches. They also have a selection of proteins to choose from - 3 preparations eqch of beef, pork and chicken. Variety is the name of the game!
I chose the sandwich, torta, with Birria beef. The bread was brushed with garlic butter, the beef and cheese and then toasted. Next came the choice of toppings. Again lots of options. I chose guacamole for $.99 up charge, cilantro, onions, sour cream and mild salsa. The result was a sandwich as big as my head. Thankfully an offer to slice it in halves was made.
In addition to the sandwich I ordered a med fountain drink and a piece of Tres Leches cake.
I ate in at one of the 5-6 small tables. The flavors were a bit mild and mellow. The whole combo was a bit too one texture for my liking and generous in size so there was a lot of it. Perhaps next time I will choose a burrito, quesadilla or tacos. I would also consider adding some fajita veggies and some pico de gallo.
I tried the Tres Leches, again a generous portion was served. This version came with a generous whipped topping with sprinkles and a cherry on top. The flavor was good, nice moisture level too. I found the topping a bit too heavy and tried some bites with the topping and that I found more to my liking.
Final thoughts - I will try this spot again with a different option like a burrito, with a protein with a bit more texture. I’d likely skip the soda as it seems a bit pricey at $3.99 for a medium glass, refills are free but perhaps $2.49 might be easier to swallow. The restaurant is clean, easy to follow the system and super nice staff. I’d suggest giving them a shot and welcome them to the neighborhood.
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