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Bandolero Cocina de Mexico, Scottsdale, AZ

Bandolero Cocina de Mexico

4.1
4.1
542 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional Mexican
I know it says “Mexican Kitchen” but we are so much more!You’ve experienced our beautiful venue, gracious service and now you can experience the creations of Chef Tony May and the culinary team. Dishes that are inspired by great ingredients and flavors from decades of international experience.

y Mas is more than words, it is more than a thought it is our culture. Our focus on service is more, value is more and making sure that your dining experience is so much more!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican, Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 590-8180
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef/Owner Joseph Gutierrez
  • Neighborhood
    Central Scottsdale
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

542 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food1service3ambience1
    Saturday evening we were the only customers… weird! When we received our food we understood why this place was empty! It was the worst Mexican food ever! My son had a burger but it was undercooked and probably microwaved. I had beef fajitas, tasteless, the fajitas were so wet! Terrible gravy was on my plate! The others had chicken tacos but the food had once again no taste! The only good thing was the margarita! This place used to be a great place but not anymore, don't waste your time and money on crappy food.

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  2. JohnnyV

    Phoenix

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food was absolutely amazing. Different than last visit, but excellent nonetheless. Looking forward to new mgnt and what's next.

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  3. JayS

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Food was not good. We have been here many times and feel that it has really gone down hill. Chips tastes stale, queso was very bland, chicken mole was simply bad. Service was good, the staff is very nice. I hope they can turn it around.

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  4. GoodEats

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious authentic Mexican food. Lovely hidden gem with live music on Saturday night. Enjoyed this restaurant very much. Delicious chips and salsa and excellent Sangria. Highly recommend this restaurant

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  5. SueW

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful experience. The food was excellent with many choices. There was a guitarist / singer playing which really added to the ambiance of the restaurant. Our server Alex was very helpful with any questions around the menu and suggesting dishes. Highly recommend for a lovely evening out.

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  6. JackW

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant...great food! We always take out of town guests to this restaurant

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  7. JimT

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    Good service doesn’t necessarily equate to FAST service. Everyone and everything here felt rushed! It was one rapid fire course after another, delivered by a staff that also seemed RUSHED and not remotely friendly — not one smile. My dining partner observed that we spent more time driving to the restaurant than eating there. Good food, but it felt like fast food service.

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  8. GoodEats

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a pleasant dinner with husband and sister in law. Highly recommend this restaurant as the food is delicious.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    Call ambience is absolutely beautiful but the food is over priced and not very good

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant ambiance, great food and excellent service. Servers were very fast and nice. There was live music and it wasn’t too loud. The music was very good. Definitely recommend and we plan to go back there!

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  11. k9lvr

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food... very extensive menu .. service was good...live entertainment..

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu, making it effortless to make a selection on food and drinks. The band was INCREDIBLE!!! Absolutely loved them and it wasn’t too loud so we could still carry on a conversation without struggling. I will definitely return in the near future

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  13. DavidA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing. I had a party of 60 people like a month ago, and everything was above and beyond. The service food and ambiance was outstanding. Yesterday I took a friend and she agreed, this is a special place.

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  14. LisaS

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    So many great reviews, and we were so underwhelmed with the food. The service, music, ambiance were all wonderful, but the food wasn’t living up to the hype. Maybe we just hit an off night, we will definitely try again ! All those great reviews can’t be wrong.

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  15. Stephy

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    On the plus side, They sat us right away. Very quiet place on Sunday. The server was ok he sat us at a wobbly table and didn't care. I asked him about it and he said it will be fine. It got annoying through the dinner. The sangria was not that great. It tasted more like a cheap wine. The food was average. Tortillas were very tiny for the fajitas. Husband chose the mixed and he got 1 shrimp. They do not offer you free chips and salsa like most places. Nothing special about this place that I would return back.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. Susan

    Phoenix

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A hidden gem. Interesting menu, food was tasty, service excellent. Ambiance relaxing. Overall a good experience. We will be back v

    1 person found this helpful

  17. MarciaL

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, the service, the atmosphere was outstanding. Love this place. Will be back again. Maria was outstanding. She went above and beyond our expectations as did everyone else who helped make our meal so enjoyable. Thank you.

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  18. JohnP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My future baby momma and I enjoyed the restaurant and will consider it again for a future date. Service was amazing and live music was great. Highly recommend it.

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  19. DeliseM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere and food were great. We loved it. Would definitely recommend it to people.

    1 person found this helpful

  20. Grafton

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was very good. Excellent desserts too!

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  21. KATHYT

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a lovely spot and the food was so fresh and tasty. We were early and it was quiet but I expect it would get lively when more people were there. Many delicious sounding dishes and we look forward to a return visit. Complimentary chips were light and crispy with a nicely balanced salsa.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. DanielleK

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Unique menu of traditional Mexican food. margaritas and all food was phenomenal. We will be back.

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  23. Ikelos

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Terrific live music performers and ambience. Service was as expected and the food came out quickly. Overall a great value and I would highly recommend.

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  24. lynsiL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Maria, our server, was great! There was live music which we loved and the decor was gorgeous. Big good portions and good quality. Would come back!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elegant table settings and great food. Would recommend!

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  26. Elle

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried Bandolero for restaurant week and were pleasantly surprised. This restaurant is beautiful, the food was delicious (and has offerings in different price points), the drinks were well crafted AND the staff was attentive and friendly! We will definitely be back!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent! We tried a lot and everything was delicious! Our waitress was magnificent too!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an amazing, original restaurant. The food, ambiance, service are top notch. It is an elegant experience all the way around. The music playing compliments the food and environment while not being intrusive. The cocktails are substantial and everyone was helpful and friendly. Plus they feature live music Thursday - Sunday. Whether it’s a special event, a casual bite or family outing, Bandolero is a superb choice. You won’t be disappointed.

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  29. DanielleR

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The ambiance and service were great but the food was pretty underwhelming. The quality for the price didn’t match. We got the carne asada and the meat was fatty and over cooked.

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  30. Madison

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had the best margarita I’ve ever had! Wonderfully made. Food was great! Atmosphere is very pleasing. Would definitely recommend!

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  31. DianeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Meat over cooked. Corn on the cob was extremely bitter a flavorless. Waitress was amazing, great service and drinks!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    The food was just average service was average expensive for what was on the menu. Very little interaction with a waiter.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great Mexican restaurant food was amazing need to work on the burrito's service was over the moon

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  34. CynthiaC

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    The guacamole was great. But the food was awful. Not even my kids ate their meal. My husband ordered pork ribs, and tamarindo sauce. They were just cooked and threw the sauce on top. The ribs looked white. I ordered the mole poblano, and the sauce was watery with no flavor. kids ordered chicken fingers and meatballs. The food was awful. We will not be back.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience1
    Tortilla soup was amazing but did it love the ambiance

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  36. Patty

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, live music, and tasty Margaritas! This is definitely a go to!!🏃‍♀️

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We enjoyed the live music and ambience of the location. Our outdoor seating was a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful Scottsdale weather. The food was okay. Portions were great and the server ensured we had plenty of refills. However, the pork medallions I ordered were over cooked and nearly impossible to cut with a fork and knife. I would have hoped for a more tender piece of meat at this price level. Also, the mole sauce was rather bland and not as flavorful at other restaurants I’ve visited. The experience overall was acceptable, but the food was not up to par for similar restaurants in the area.

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  38. Paul

    Orlando

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you want quiet go to the outback patio, but if you love smooth quiet music inside is your spot. The food was plentiful, tasty, and reasonable. It was our first time and we’re pretty picky, it’s worth the try. Loved it!

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  39. JuliaB

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    There was a live band so that is why the noise is louder but is was great! Great food and ambience. Local feel.

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  40. IslanderVI

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service from Octavio was impeccable. Presentation of Al Pastor was perfect. Guacamole was a little light for the price. One more avocado would have helped. Overall solid spot.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bandolero Cocina de Mexico is rated 4.1 stars by 542 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Bandolero Cocina de Mexico

8977 N Scottsdale RdSte 500, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-2334

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Central Scottsdale
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican, Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef/Owner Joseph Gutierrez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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