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    Bandoleros Cafe

    4.7 (995 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Christian U.

    Bandoleros is a small hidden gem in OC that you definitely have to check out. The parking is relatively large so parking is easy. From the outside doesn't look like much but when you go inside it's definitely a vibe yall! Good music playing service was nice and helpful! The food is also pretty good as well! The price is mid to high but overall you get your moneys worth! Overall if your around the area check them out !

    Ann V.

    10/10. Great service. The staff was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable of their menu. It was busy when we went but our food came fast. Our food came sooner than our coffee that's how quick the food service was. Everything was delicious. Tasted amazing, we loved everything. I loved that they greet you with some conchitas. Our coffee/hot chocolate was 10/10. We ordered the 1/2 green/red chilaquiles and they were soo delicious, very flavorful and crunchy too, it came with eggs and beans 10/10. We also ordered the molcajete 10/10. It's shareable, and comes with a lot of food: delicious soft meat, potatoes, chorizo, egg, beans, salsa and cheese. A must try please!

    Complimentary conchas
    Aaron D.

    Another swing, another home run! Got the Cali Omelette today, spot on! Working my way through the menu and only have a couple items left until the final boss. Bulk Molcajete...I'm coming for you!

    Short rib Flautas with Chilaquiles Rojos (short rib)
    Lina N.

    - friendly and enthusiastic staff with great service - clean and well lit - very busy at the time we came, waited about 30min on a Saturday @11am, it was quite the wait for others as well but they were efficient - easy parking in the plaza 1. Chilaquiles Rojos 10/10 - delicious, flavors of the short rib and the tortilla with the sauce complemented all so well - short rib has a kick of spice which was perfect for what we wanted - comes with side of eggs and refried beans - very hearty 2. Short rib flautas 10/10 - soooo crispy and the short rib was the same from the chilaquiles having a nice kick - definitely recommend this!! 3. Homemade horchata 10/10 - not pictured but this is one of the best horchatas I've had, really nailed the flavor profile

    Breakfast Burrito
    Jamie M.

    Listen - if I'm going to be completely transparent, they had me at the free mini conchas that they give to you before you even order. In any case, I feel like this will be a pretty well rounded review, because I've been there about 3 or 4 times already. First - if you go for brunch on the weekend - there WILL BE a line (as there should be). So expect to be waiting for around 20 minutes. Its okay though, cuz its worth it. Second - once you're seated - look around. I say this because you'll inevitably see a bunch of plates making their way to their table... and this will give you inspiration to order what's to be the meal that will give you a very nice nap later in the afternoon. I can't tell what you to get, because literally everything I've ordered from there - whether its the Berry French Toast or the Short Rib Hash has been phenomenal. So literally - just order whatever your fat baby inner child longs for and enjoy the ride.

    Pan dulce awaits you
    Nicole S.

    First off... WOW. Today was our second visit to Bandoleros Cafe and it did not disappoint. We actually stumbled across it a couple weeks ago, but the line was so long we had to tap out (hunger won that round). On our way out, a few people waiting told my husband it was absolutely worth it--and now that we've been back twice (yes, we were just here last Sunday), I can confidently say... they were 100% right. From the moment you sit down, your table is set with fresh cold water and pan dulce As someone who loves a good concha, this alone already had me smiling. My first visit, I ordered the chilaquiles verdes with asada--and let me just say... they were so good they almost made me slap my husband. Lucky for him, he was sitting just out of reach. He ordered the asada burrito, which was massive and packed with flavor. Today, I went with the huevos divorciados with asada and a side of papas. Everything was just as delicious as I remembered. I also have an 8-month-old, and while I usually bring her food from home (I prefer cooking her meals without salt), our server--whose name I sadly can't remember--was so kind and accommodating with how I needed my daughter's eggs prepared. That level of care really meant a lot. I also have to mention how well the staff works together. It's a cozy space and gets busy fast, but everyone moves like a team and keeps things running smoothly, even during the rush. And for the final review from our table--my daughter gives her eggs two very enthusiastic baby thumbs up. We'll definitely be back for another brunch at Bandoleros.

    Chilaquiles (half rojos/verdes)
    Jenny T.

    I've been wanting to come here for a long time and I'm glad I did! We ordered the Chilaquiles (half Verdes, half Rojos) and breakfast Molcajete. So much food! I really wanted to get the French toast but didn't want to feel too bloated before our hike. They do offer a half size (so yes, extra tempting). I liked the food enough to want to come back for the French toast. Unique delicious conchas for the group! The only reason this is not a 5/5 is because when we first arrived, my husband politely asked for a menu to look at while we waited and the woman at the front was not interested in talking to him at all. She basically said, wait your turn, I'll get to you when I get to you. She was super duper nice to the regulars though, so maybe we rubbed her the wrong way? When it was our turn, she seated us and we were basically ignored the whole time. Luckily, the other staff were REALLY REALLY nice. They noticed that we were left alone in a corner, took our orders and immediately caught us back to speed in comparison to the other customers. Honestly, if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have enjoyed the meal after that bad first impression.

    Chris S.

    Great short rib avocado toast--rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The short rib was tender and well-seasoned, pairing beautifully with the creamy avocado. Every bite felt thoughtfully put together. Overall, the food was excellent--fresh, well-executed, and satisfying. Definitely a spot worth coming back to. Only thing that could be better if they did opening seating at the bar

    Juan I.

    To begin, when we first got sat, they made a mistake and sat us first over another party of three that was ahead of us no offense, but that was the hosts mistake and they should've accommodated us and said sorry to the other party not us. I didn't want to make a big deal about it so we just got up and waited another 10 minutes. Honestly it was very embarrassing for a mix up like that to happen from an employee and us, the guest that y'all sat be punished for it. Ambiance wise the servers were nice but I feel that they really didn't care about that mix up. I guess mistakes happen so oh well what's done is done. From there we just ordered our food. The bandit burrito, pancakes and cali omelette. They were all good but nothing wow about it. They all have a slight kick in spice which is something that I liked on the burrito and omelette. It's on the pricier side for what we got in my opinion.

    Molcajete
    Brenda J.

    Plenty of parking the the shopping center, they tend to have a wait so make sure do go early. The food was delicious, and the mini conchas are a great way to start any meal! Thank you Bandoleros my family and I had a great time.

    Menu as of Dec 2025
    Tina T.

    My gfs and I tried this spot on a Monday morning. There was a wait but not bad! The food was pretty good! I got the Mando Hash with onions and salsa on the side. The salsa was spicy, sooo good! The braised beef on there was really tender! I also tried the banana French toast. It comes with banana bread. Pretty good too! Sweet but that's a given haha. My friends also tried the chilaquiles and mixed berry French toast. They liked their dishes too! Service was great. Only downside was they forgot our complimentary conchas. So we thought maybe it's not complimentary anymore? However, when my friend asked, they actually made up for it by packing us some to go. Way to go with the service! We were told their conchas are made fresh in house! Ambience/atmosphere was good no complaints.

    na a.

    We finally got a chance to go back again today and the food and service is still exceptional. Everyone is just so friendly, happy and helpful. It's cute inside too. My husband makes a great chicken mole and theirs was just as good. The short ribs are perfectly tender and just spicy enough. The beans are also yummy and I don't care for beans.

    Chilaquiles verde
    Cait B.

    Bandoleros is exactly who they think they are. The food is consistently delicious, which is not the norm at some of our local establishments. We've never had a bad experience. The food is always delicious. The service is always amazing. It's become our go to spot that we judge other places by.

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    If I come do you guys do To Go orders?

    Hi, Yes, we do takeout. You can always order over the phone or come in person to order.

    Hi do you allow animals inside?

    Hello, No pets allowed. We only allow service dogs.

    Do you have cold brew coffee? do you have sugar free syrups?

    Hi, Yes, we have cold brew coffee. We make our own syrup in house however not sugar free.

    Are we able to make reservations?

    Hello, No reservations needed, it is first come first serve. We open daily 7AM-3:30PM

    Are the beans vegetarian?

    Yes, our beans are vegetarian.

    Food drop off (fast casual) or sit down service with gratuity?

    It's full service restaurant. They take your order, bring food, clear dirty dishes, and you pay server. Fantastic place, make sure to try it out!

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