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    El Caporal

    4.2 (9 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Menu May 2026
    Josh G.

    I've been to the Eastside El Cap only once and thought it was pretty good. This Westside location was a convenient spot for a quick dinner before a middle school concert, so we figured we'd give it a shot. Entering from the exterior entrance, you can't even tell it's in a hotel. We sat inside, but the patio looked pretty nice for the right day. The salsa came out quickly with warm chips. The salsa was good, with decent heat for restaurant salsa. My daughter ordered Queso as her meal, but we all dipped a few chips. Basic, but tasty! Prices were a little high across the board, but portions were plentiful. I ate half my meal and took the rest home for another meal. I ordered the Verde Burrito and it was really good! The salsa verde was really tasty and the pork was still juicy (sometimes I feel like they use the leftover pork for burritos - and maybe they do - but it was still tender and not dried out). An extra treat was the slaw (a curtido maybe..?) on the plate. We love the slaw at El R***o and this one was pretty tasty as well. Service was a little slow (bartender was our waiter), but the portions and the quality food made up for it. Solid choice for Westside dining!

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    Amber A.

    This has become a weekly spot for our family. I tend to always try something new and every time it's been great. Fast service and killer margaritas too. Our favorites are the enchilada verde with pork and steak plates. The beans are 10/10 too. Outside can get a little hot in the sun but they are working on it.

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    Best Mexican in Bend!!!!!! Everyone is so nice and the food is epic! We'll be regulars! Ana is the most wonderful!

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    Americana

    Americana

    4.8
    (111 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $

    Hands down the best smash burger in town, I've been gong since the food cart days at The Podski,…read moreand the quality is still undefeated. The 'OG' double has those perfect crispy, lacy edges that you can never quite get at home. Simple, no-nonsense, and fairly priced compared to everywhere else in Bend right now. Pro tip: Don't skip the loaded fries.

    Look. I've eaten burgers in a lot of places. Airports. Gas stations. One time outside a golf course…read morethat didn't even technically sell burgers. But this place in Bend... this is serious burger territory. First thing you notice: they're not messing around with the menu. Just burgers that understand what a burger is supposed to be. Double patty. Brioche bun. Cheese doing its job. America. I ordered The O.G. because I respect tradition. American cheese, caramelized onions, burger sauce. Simple system. Works great. Like a pickup truck that starts every time. My buddy got The Popper which is basically what happens when a jalapeño popper and a burger start collaborating. Bacon, jalapeño cream cheese, ranch. It looked like something a scientist made to test the limits of happiness. Fries were solid. Soda cold. No weird nonsense. Just burgers doing burger things. Only reason it's 4 stars instead of 5 is because if I lived closer I would probably eat here too often and that feels medically irresponsible. I'd give it 6 stars if Yelp understood burgers better.

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    Americana Food Cart
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    Bbq bacon cheeseburger
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    The Hook & Plow Bend

    The Hook & Plow Bend

    4.3
    (166 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    An unfortunate event lead to our trying this most excellent restaurant. A broken piece of artwork…read moreneeding restoration necessitated a trip to Bend, OR. Between the exceptionally good food at Hook and Plow, a most pleasant hotel experience, and a memorable trip to the High Desert Museum; our trip to Bend turned out to be a pleasure instead of the miserableness I expected. We had the Steak Tartare, the Chef's Board, the Blackend Crabcake, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Bone-in Pork Chop. We each got the cheesecake for desert and split the other dishes. This was more than enough for the three of us and we left full, happy, and with three large to-go boxes. The flavors of the various dishes were amazing. While all the dishes were vvery good, the standouts to me were the steak Tartare, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Cheesecake.

    Parking is rough but we found a spot on our next circle through. The waitress was very patient with…read moreall my questions about gluten. My menu had "gf" crossed out for the fish and chips. They changed the recipe so now they're beer bartered and no longer gluten free. You are limited to a few appetizers and salads. I tried the steak tartare and it's not great. It was my first time so I'm not sure how it compares to other places. One friend said it had a strong sesame oil flavor? The ahi poke was fine. I did like my salad- pear and burrata. The pomegranate molasses and cheese and pears were nice together. Overall, I wouldn't go here again as a gf person. The men at my table got the crab cake benny and the Nashville fish sandwich and they were very happy with their food!

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    Flat Iron Steak: You can always find a great steak option on our menu!!!
    Flat Iron Steak: You can always find a great steak option on our menu!!!
    Crab sandwich and clam chowder

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    Broken Top Club

    Broken Top Club

    4.0
    (28 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    This place nails service, ambience, and food. Honestly, this place is just an incredible enjoyable…read moreexperience. I went here with three people and enjoyed a wonderful dinner. I started with a clam chowder, that had just the right consistency with beautiful chunks of perfectly cooked potato and clam. There is absolutely no grit or sand in my clams which was wonderful. I ordered the sirloin cooked medium which came with a baked potato and sautéed vegetables. Everything was cooked perfectly. The potato had a nice crispy exterior and soft pillowy inside and the vegetables were not overcooked. I do wish that they would've given a large portion for the vegetables, but I can understand them trying to keep the plates looking clean and nice. I'd say if there's one thing that was not good at this restaurant it was the complementary bread. The bread that came out had clearly been smashed down. I'm not sure if the bread came that way, or if maybe someone doesn't know how to cut bread in the kitchen. On top of that, the bread was very plain. For a fancy restaurant like this I expected something a little nicer, maybe even a sourdough. Just go ahead and skip the bread, it's not worth eating when you have so many better things to eat. All in all, I would totally return to this restaurant.

    We were celebrating my August birthday with friends over dinner. I highly recommend the chicken…read moreenchiladas! So flavorful and topped with loads of sour cream. My husband also enjoyed his mahi mahi dish. Cleaned up his plate! Our server Joshua was so attentive and spot on! Though we waited for awhile for our food, we enjoy coming here for meals. The lit up birthday cake and sliced up portions topped the night off! We love coming back. Of course, the view is always spectacular too!

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    McKay Cottage Restaurant

    McKay Cottage Restaurant

    4.6
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    We had a lovely family breakfast here! There is lots of seating inside and outside. Parking can be…read moretricky when they are busy. Our server was very friendly and helpful in all aspects. They have breakfast and lunch and a solid kids menu. The pastry case looks great! I love that there are gluten free pastries and clearly marked menu items without gluten. I had the Benedict with carnitas on a gluten free bagel. The pork was delicious. The portion was generous. Lots of Hollandaise sauce. Crispy potatoes. All very good. I couldn't finish. My husband had the breakfast sandwich (not gf) and said the lemon aioli was great. It's out of the way if you are staying near downtown, but worth the drive.

    Cozy Brunch Spot offering unique Seasonal Mimosas & Cocktails. The indoor dining spaces have lots…read moreof windows and natural lighting and the stone fireplace gives McKay Cottage that cozy feel. We sat outside in the heated tent with our fur baby - they are dog- friendly. Food & Service are fantastic! Lives up to reputation for being best Brunch Spot in Bend. Hubby had classic Eggs Benedict that he said was very good. I started with a warm Chai and a Bobbin for Apples Mimosa which was magical. Having read the reviews I was prepared to order the stuffed croissant French toast. Last minute change of heart- I ordered the Gobbler, a roast turkey sandwich on a croissant with a flavor profile reminiscent of Thanksgiving. The sweetness of the fig jam played well with the poached pear, savory turkey and peppery arugula. Dessert will have to wait until our next visit. The pastry counter at the front of the restaurant displays cinnamon roles, scones, muffins and impressive cakes. There's even a marionberry and white chocolate bread pudding that would make a wonderful brunch choice.

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    Jackson's Corner

    Jackson's Corner

    4.2
    (796 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    tl;dr great food, tell them about all your allergies so they can modify, get gluten free pastries!…read more A tasty option for brunch or dinner with several clearly marked gluten free items. You can also customize your meal as needed. To order, you stand in line like at a food court counter, but in a fancy way. While we were there, the line stretched to the door most of the time but it moves fast. This is the time you use to choose your bottle of wine, pick food, and browse the pastries on display. There were several places to sit indoors and out after placing the order. The kids hade the garlic bites (fried balls of bread with garlic and cheese...looked like doughnut holes!) and a pizza. They can add pepperoni to a cheese pizza for the particular children in your life. My husband and I shared a Cobb salad, no croutons to make it gf (the lemon dill dressing was AMAZING! Actually, this whole salad was very good). We also intended to share the NY strip with chimichurri. However, we didn't read that it comes with bread and a side salad (great!) and roasted vegetables in romesco sauce (also great!). My husband is allergic to nuts and so he couldn't eat any. That is not a complaint...all on us! The menu is clearly marked. But be aware if you have a nut allergy to specify that you can't have the romesco sauce. Or let the order taker know, as they are informed on modifications and whatnot. So he ate the salad and done pizza. I ate most of the steak and veggies. Everything tasted really good. The steak was a bit gristly. But the chimichurri was great. My absolute favorite thing was the elote cake with tajin buttercream. It was not a sweet cake. But it was heavenly. I should have grabbed another piece before we left. It was creative and salty and delicious and I still want it two days later. Service was great. Food is brought out as it's ready, not all at once. And the side salad and bread is brought before the main dish. The people were friendly and helpful. This was a great place and I would definitely go back.

    Yo - if you're visiting Bend - make your way here, without a doubt we will stop anytime on our way…read morethrough or if we come back! It's a walk in sit down spot - you place your order at the counter and they give you a number - decent size for busy food times - so usually plenty of seating. Over the phone ordering was a snap and the dude was super polite and helpful - not rushed. My wife got the traditional breakfast - she loved the local links and flaky biscuit - I think it was peach marmalade - not sure, but it was LEGIT. I got the pozole roja (I think that's the menu name) and - yo, it was the best pozole I've had. The ingredients were plenty, the chicken was tender and flavorful, they put the radishes, cilantro and cabbage on the side for you to add so it's not soggy. Sourdough was so good to dip - mouth is watering writing this. Service th morning we were headed out at 7amish was great also - wife got coffee cake (warmed in their brick oven) and I got two citrus muffins and a sourdough cinnamon roll for later - all were scrumptious and delightful. I would got a half dozen muffins if I knew they were that good before. People were kind and the service is quick. We ate there these two time on $52 dollars - both to-go orders. We will absolutely be back - every time we are near bend, I'll be stopping for pozole for sure! Well done, Jacksons Corner, well done!

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    Seasonal Turkish Eggs, Seasonal donut holes, gluten free bread, side of bacon and drip coffee.
    Seasonal Turkish Eggs, Seasonal donut holes, gluten free bread, side of bacon and drip coffee.
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    The Original Pancake House

    The Original Pancake House

    4.1
    (247 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    On a road our trip, the morning of our longest day we decided to have a hearty breakfast before the…read moredrive. A friend chose this place, which is a regional chain I have at home. It's a great choice, a cozy diner vibe, plenty of parking, and big affordable menu. On our visit, I had coffee and the huevos rancheros special, which was big and delicious. Our server was so friendly, great service throughout the visit.

    While visiting in Redmond we went to the Original pancake house and it was pretty busy, but got…read moreseated right away. The host was very nice and got us a special carrier that you could put the car seat carrier right on to it, but our little one did not want to miss anything so we had to get a high chair for her so she could be right were the food and conversation was. I ordered the bacon & eggs & pancake set and the bacon was their special thick cut that they bring in which was very tasty! The pancakes were light and fluffy and they brought over 3 types of syrups a honey, lemon and the maple syrup. I had the lemon and it was very good and the flavor of the lemon was great with no tangy taste. The thick bacon was very good and tasty and not overly salty, My wife had the waffle and she enjoyed it with the maple syrup. The vegetable omelette was also very good but huge and it could feed 2 people. Restroom located in the restaurant were clean and well kept. Staff was friendly and service good.

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    Vegetable omelette
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    El Caporal - mexican - Updated August 2026

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