Bandido's Mexican Cafe
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One of my favorite restaurants in Chapel Hill! Salsa is fresh and delicious. Portions are generous. I wish they would bring back the mole!
Tony was great at explaining why there is some only the original location open. I remember when there were 4 locations. The food still tastes the same and the sanitation score was 98. Taco Tuesday is a hit and the Bandidos Electric Tea was good. The margarita was made from a special order mix which made light drinkers enjoy it. Will have to make an effort to come more often than just a wedding anniversary.
Used to go to the location in Hillsborough back in the early 2000s and wanted to see if this was as good as I remembered… it was! Can’t go wrong with anything you order, but def try the fried ice cream for dessert!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Bandido's Mexican Cafe offers a variety of tasty dishes at good prices. The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere, with attentive service from staff like Antonio. Customers can enjoy delicious fried ice cream and complimentary chips and salsa. While the food quality is decent overall, some highlights include the Oreo fried ice cream and the pho or burrito challenge. The restaurant is painted nicely, despite being a hole in the wall in a downtown area. While the cleanliness might not be top-notch, the experience is worth a visit. Whether you're looking for gringo Mexican food or a unique dessert like deep-fried ice cream, Bandido's Mexican Cafe is a place to check out and judge for yourself.