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Bandito Bodega

4.5 (362 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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BANDITO BODEGA ATMOSPHERE

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Hipster
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Pork Dumblings
Amber C.

LOVE this place. Tried one of their Bo-Sodas - perfect way to decompress. As usual, the dumplings were on point. They're a must-order! I get them every time. Also had the Baja tacos with pork. Juicy, well-seasoned, and fresh toppings. Staff is always friendly!

Right outside the dopest spot.
Bob B.

Greensboro has two hot spots with the word "Bodega" in them, and this one is fantastic. I've been hitting up Bandito for years now, only to fall more in love with their delicious fusion food. Of particular note are the ahi tuna bowl, which gives you SO MUCH food, and every bite is gold. Everyone who works there is courteous, fun, and quick. They run a tight ship at Bandito, and your food and drinks are always prompt and fresh. Vibes are chill and hipster, with local flavor (artists, brands) donning the walls and outdoor seating area. Swing by on Friendly Ave next time you're in the mood for amazing Asian/Hispanic fusion, you won't be disappointed!

Gringo Burrito no lettuce add Gauc
Brittany H.

I love the chicken gringo at Bandito's!!! They are always fast realizable and my food call in orders take no time. I live in the neighborhood and this place is cute to sit outside or inside for a quick bite. No frills, but 10 out of 10 recommend

Southwest pimento burrito bowl
Mike V.

We were downtown recently and decided to stop into one of my favorites, Bandito Bodega. As a creature of habit, once I find something I love, I stick with it, and Bandito is a great example. Since my first visit to their truck years ago, I have always gotten the Southwest Pimento Cheese burrito/bowl. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the portion in the bowl is massive. I tend to get 3 meals from their burrito bowl, and love every minute of it. We almost always get our food to go, but while we wait they have some fun, tattoo style art adorning the walls to check out. I think the owner is friends with a tattoo artist if I remember correctly. If you still haven't been, check this spot out. They have a unique combo of flavors, many creating a fusion of Asian and Mexican. Great spot to check out for sure!

Pimento burrito cross section
Lace F.

Such great offerings here at this food truck turned brick and mortar spot! Their menu is split between Mexican and Asian dishes, in my opinion the Asian offerings are what really shone. We had the pork dumplings (in an incredible sauce), nachos (big, messy, cheesy like you want them to be)!, the pimento burrito and the oyakidon rice bowl. The rice bowl and dumplings were exceptional, the other thing were totally fine but not the showstoppers to me. We also had the furikake fries which came in an enormous sack that fed all of us.

Chips and queso
Danielle H.

We recently stopped in for lunch and it was amazing! We started our meal with the chips and queso. The chips were fresh and crispy and they gave us so many. We then split the dumplings, rolled tacos and cheesy corn. Everything was amazing and it was a ton of food so we had extra to take home!

Dumplings were great in a delicious sauce!
Justin F.

Stopped in for the first time, as they have been on my radar for some time, and glad we did! The brick and mortar restaurant is small, counter service with some seating inside and outside as well. We opted to sit inside. They have little stools, same as they had in art class when I was kid. The seating could be more comfortable, but the table was clean. The staff were very friendly, and the food we got was excellent! Prices weren't bad either for all the food we got. I would like to see them lean on a bit more to the Asian/mexican fusion and come up with some more truly eclectic combinations, but what we got worked. I particularly enjoyed the pickled carrots in the nachos as a nice touch, and the gojujang dip with the fries is a great accompaniment! Would definitely recommend, maybe for takeout though if you live close by.

Tacos
Catherine C.

I confess that when we arrived I saw the vibe to take away your food and eat at home, but we were too hungry for that, so we stay. The place is small, with just a few tables to eat but the service is super nice and helpful to understand the menu and choices available. The food is a nice surprise: super tasty with a lot of flavors and despite have spice you can still feel the other ingredients (it's not super strong). We ordered the Baja and Asian taco (my favorite was the Baja) and also the ahi tuna bowl (spectacular).

Sarah S.

Incredible food. Immaculate service. One of my favorite spots forever-- will always send non Greensboro natives here. They just changed their menu and I'm devastated about the lack of kimchi fried rice, but the new menu is super promising as well!

Kimchi Fried Rice with Steak
Shaylee M.

I visited here for the first time in a year. Reason being was because they took the donburi off of their menu. I missed this atmosphere this place has, so I had to stop by. I decided to go with the Kimchi Fried Rice, which I'm glad I did. This dish was so delicious and fresh with a decent kick to it. The guy behind the counter was knowledgeable and advised me right when it came to this dish. I will definitely be back more than just once a year.

Taco, very little bland meat, not worth it.
Deborah B.

The Korean Cheese Corn was $8 & a great portion size. Tasted great. So glad I tried that, worth it. The black beans I regretted ordering. They were flavorless, made no sense to me at all. The rice was like sushi rice & was tasty; I liked it. The rice didn't go with the bland beans, not at all. It was perplexing. The taco was lacking flavor & overpriced. I wish I hadn't ordered the black beans & taco. I didn't see meat, barely any, & way overpriced, not good. I do recommend the Korean corn & the Asian sushi like white rice.

Pork dumplings
Alvin B.

Great food & service! I stopped by Bandito Bodega to try their infamous pork dumplings. They are great! I also ordered one of their burritos- it was spot on! The ONLY 'issue' I had was that I should've ordered TWO servings of the dumplings! Great food and fast service! You truly get your money's worth!

Oyakodon Chori Queso + Chips
Ike N.

The inside of the restaurant is pretty small, but looks nice. There's indoor and outdoor seating if anyone really wanted to eat at the restaurant, but you can tell is more of a takeout place The food was pretty good! I love that we have Mexican Asian fusion restraint in Greensboro. I had the Oyakodon which was pretty good. The prices at the restaurant are pretty cheap too especially when you consider how giant the portions are. My favorite part of my meal was the Chori Queso. The chips are one of my favorites of most takeout/fast food places I've been too. The queso is also top tier too (just wish there was more)!

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Some of the best nachos in town. I love the pickled vegetables. Such amazing service too

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Amazing burritos!! Small eatery packed with flavor. Love the options - everyone in the family finds something!

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Delicious food and excellent service ! Good place to have a drink and dine in or carry out.

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Amazing burrito - really enjoyed the steak and chicken mix. They are what Chipotle thinks they are.

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The Pork Belly Garlic Noodles are back! Get them while you still can. They are just as good as I remembered!

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4.4(115 reviews)
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This restaurant has the best $5.99 drink specials!! It has become my favorite Mexican spot in…read moreGreensboro, The service is always with a smile. I love the steak and chicken tacos. It's such a cozy little place.

Recommended by a friend, I tried something new today while in the area. From the outside, El…read moreAlebrije appears a bit run down, but that shifts once you're inside. True to its namesake, there are brightly colored folk art designs throughout the restaurant in line with their Mexican heritage. The trees that make it look overgrown from the outside actually serve to allow sunlight while masking the surrounding city, facilitating the transformation that makes you feel like you're in Mexico City. We came at an off-peak time in the afternoon and it was nearly empty. We were seated immediately and the service was prompt and attentive. I was pleased to see some unique menu offerings like Birra Ramen and Sopes that deviate from the standard American-friendly fare in most places. Drinks were good - we had a regular house margarita, a triple berry margarita, and a jalapeño cucumber margarita. All were tasty and I would order again. I tried to order a Mezcalita, since it's not often I see a Mezcal option, but they were out of that particular liquor. We tried to get street corn as an appetizer, which they were also out of. We got cheese and salsa with chips instead. The chips were hot and fresh, the salsa generous with the cilantro, and the cheese bold and warm. For entrees we had the Al Pastor Quesadilla and the Birra Ramen. The quesadilla was good, though the beans on the side were pretty bland. The ramen was a unique and very tasty option, and I was not able to finish such a generous portion. I think I'd leave the cheese out next time since it made some weird textures, but the flavor was great overall. Overall, there are some small things to improve (having menu items in stock, bland beans) and the prices were a bit high, but we had a great experience overall. I'm not often in the area, but I'll certainly eat here again if I am!

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4.6(22 reviews)
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Needed to keep my Yelp review streak going so decided to try a new spot. Very roomy inside with…read morelots of seating. You order at the counter like chipotle and pick up your food there too. I love chorizo so ordered the chori-pollo. It was enough for 2 meals (yea leftovers). Rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce/tomato. It cones with a couple of tortillas, salsa and chips. The salsa was okay and the chips could have been better. It's standard add-on, if not I could easily skip them. Definitely had better. The choripollo was delicious and very fresh. For this type of fast food set up, certainly well done. I liked the addition of tortillas. Very good.

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California Burrito Express and Bar - Lots of open space for groups, with the terrible metal chairs which should be outlawed.

Lots of open space for groups, with the terrible metal chairs which should be outlawed.

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4.7(10 reviews)
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Newly opened Mexican restaurant right by UNCG! This isn't their only restaurant, this is Crazy…read moreMexico's 5th location, they must be doing something right! I went on a solo mission, and I sat at the bar, one waitress came by and gave me the menus, and another waiter came by and got my drink order and simultaneously another waitress came out and gave me chips and salsa, like a well oiled machine! I put in my crazy request for a veggie torta which of course wasn't on the menu but it was what I wanted, my waitress assured me it wouldn't be a problem and she and the chef delivered! The torta was delicious, there was a smorgasbord of veggies in there. The food came out really quick as well and everything was hot and fresh! I also got a cucumber margarita, they had actually muddled real cucumbers into the margarita and it was delicious. They also had red sauce and green sauces available which elevated the dish perfectly. The black beans were also delicious. The place looks small on the outside but there's a good amount of seating indoors and the bar area is fairly big. Overall though Crazy Mexico #5 had amazing good, impeccable service and a great vibe to it. If they keep this up, we'll be seeing a Crazy Mexico #6 in no time!

Amazing margaritas!! Great atmosphere, I love the indoor and outdoor seating, the decor inside is…read moreso pretty. Our sever was fantastic!

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Crazy Mexico - Fully stocked bar

Fully stocked bar

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Birrieria La Llorona - Brirria tacos and consome

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4.4(19 reviews)
0.9 mi

Oooohhh baby! This was delicious! Whenever you see this food truck, you should go. I don't care if…read moreit's on the other side of the road. Break a law or two ( joking) and cut through an intersection or two. I'm kidding, so be safe. Birrieria has really gotten popular lately so check them out. Hot and fresh. Great service. They give you a lil buzzer so you know when your food is ready. Very quick and easy to get your order.

I was eyeing this place for an entire week and happy I tried it out being that I'm from California,…read morethe anticipation was quite high! It's a food truck located in Petra's parking lot and open hella late, which is a WIN! I ordered 4 Quesa birria tacos, Birria ramen and something that looked like a mini quesadilla, I'm unsure of the name. The ramen was very flavorful although it felt like something was missing compared to Cali but overall very delicious! The only thing I didn't appreciate was the price. The cup was tiny and priced at $11. There wasn't enough room for additional consommé (juice) in the cup. I honestly think the cup could be a little larger for $11 or add more meat. My friend says the Quesa Birrias ($17) were good but they still prefer La Costenita's. Personally I don't like La Costenita's, because the meat and taco shells are extremely dry. But that's why we're all entitled to our opinions and preferences. :) The item that looked like a quesadilla was really tasty and only $7! It reminded me of a taco sandwich lol. The lady that took my order could of been a bit friendlier but I understand most people in NC aren't friendly at all. She insisted I add cheese after repeatedly explaining I do not like cheese and advised to dip my taco sandwich in the ramen but there wasn't enough juice in my ramen cup to even attempt that. Overall the meal was delicious, I've tried many places and this is at the top of my list. I would return when I'm craving something authentic but the pricing needs to be adjusted for what you get. Give it a try and tell me what you think!

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Signs that say Chicken but don't sell it consistently

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