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El Rodeo

4.1 (287 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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EL RODEO ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Sizzling Beef Fajitas.
Cindy R.

Pleasantly surprised! Food was good. We ordered Chile Verde and Beef Fajitas. The Chile Verde sauce was delicious. The pork was tender. The Beef Fajitas was tasty. It was sizzling with a good serving of Beef and vegetables. The pico de gallo, guacamole, rice, beans, sour cream, and corn tortillas that go with the fajitas were excellent. The rice and beans and corn tortilla that were served with the Chile Verde were also tasty. Service was good. Our server was quick and attentive. The restaurant was large. Different sections (lounge and main restaurant). We appreciated that the restaurant was open later than most. Most restaurants close at 9pm which is early for a Saturday night, as compared to where we live in Southwest Washington. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars, because although the food was good, it wasn't better than the Mexican restaurant we dine at, where we live. I know that is a high standard. If I'm just comparing it to other restaurants in Bend, Oregon, I would give it 5 stars. I appreciated thd additional parking close to the restaurant. If you want good Mexican food, and you're in Bend, I highly recommend this restaurant. ​​​

Arroz Carnitas - chicken strips sauteed with mushrooms, onions, and peppers on rice w/cheese
Josh G.

Solid choice for dine-in Mexican food. We've been going there for years and enjoy the food, atmosphere, and the staff/service. To start, their salsa is really tasty, with more depth than your traditional red salsa (tastes/looks like they incorporate dried chiles into the mix). The complimentary slaw they serve struck as odd the first time we went but has become a favorite to the point where we make it at home now too. Over the years, the Verde and Colorado burritos have been my go-to's, but most things we've tried have been pretty solid. Last night, I veered off course and tried the Arroz Carnitas, a slightly confusing name is you're like me and think of Carnitas being synonymous with pork shoulder. I guess it can also translate to "Little Meats". The dish is strips of chicken sauteed with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, topped with a loose sauce, and served over a bed of rice with a fair amount of cheese. It's also served with your choice of flour or corn tortillas. It was really tasty, especially the mushrooms! It was a little skimpy on the chicken, but overall pretty filling. Between salsa, slaw, and queso, I made only two soft tacos and brought the rest home or leftovers. I'd happily recommend El Rodeo to anyone looking for a great Mexican dining experience.

Mexican Pizza
Vi Z.

We have been coming here off and on for years. The food is good, and the staff is great! We enjoy going for happy hours, and recommend the Mexican Pizza!!.

Chips and Salsa are fresh and good
David

El Rodeo Mexican Grill - Bend, Oregon If you're looking for authentic Mexican food in Bend, Oregon, El Rodeo Mexican Grill is a gem worth visiting. The service is fast and friendly, and when the kitchen isn't swamped with customers, your food arrives just as quickly. The Carnitas platter is the real deal--tender, flavorful, and authentically prepared. Their salsa is fresh and full of flavor, making it the perfect start to the meal. Personally, I judge a Mexican restaurant by its specialty dinner platters, not the tacos or burritos--anyone can make those and claim to be a Mexican restaurant. For those who aren't fans of pork, the El Rodeo Special lives up to its name--a hearty combination of asada, pollo, and prawns (there's probably a proper Spanish word for that trio, but I'll leave it to the experts). It's served with traditional sides: rice that's perfectly cooked (not dry, not undercooked), fresh mild pico de gallo, and refried beans that are clearly homemade--not from a can. Because everything is freshly prepared daily, they sometimes run out of certain items--especially on busy days. My advice? Take a chance like I did and just ask them to surprise you with an available option. They won't disappoint. There's also a nice outdoor seating area for sunny weather, though Oregon's occasional rain can change the turnout. Overall, this is a fantastic spot for authentic Mexican food--especially impressive for being in Oregon. Coming from someone who lives in Colorado and has traveled extensively through Texas and New Mexico, I can confidently say this is the real thing. Go, enjoy, and you won't be sorry.

Happy Hour menu
Michelle F.

Perfect authentic Mexican restaurant. I loved how welcoming the staff was as we entered during lunchtime. We were promptly seated at a booth towards the back of the very large restaurant. The front area has a lively bar with some table seating, too. I liked where we sat, which felt like a large indoor brick hacienda. Our server showed up quickly to ask for our drink order and tell us about the lunch specials. Basically, it's the same size portions with a discounted lunch price. We started with a basket of fresh chips, a shredded lettuce type salad, and homemade salsa. I asked for some salsa that might be a little spicier, and they brought out a small bowl with a darker and chunkier salsa. It was delicious and spicy, too. The regular menu was quite expansive in choices, and we actually liked the lunch menu for what we were tasting. I didn't want any rice or beans, so I ordered the Pollo Asado with a side salad, and my husband got a beef burrito with rice and beans. Portions were good, and the plating was very presentable.

Carne burrito/wet
Rolando B.

Service was VERY good, everyone was very friendly at the dinner hour on a super busy Friday. I believe the owner dropped by table to to check on guests , which I felt was a nice touch. Food was good and brought to the table pretty quickly, as were the drinks. We left feeling very full as portions were large.

Casey W.

Our whole party loved this restaurant!! Some of the comments were: best Chile relleno ever! I love these fajitas! This margarita hits the spot! Free parking at the restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating. Good size portions.

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We went for my birthday dinner! The chicken and steak fajitas were excellent! Love the chips, salsa & slaw! Definitely coming back!

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Good food, can't complain. Good service and reasonable prices. Traditional relaxed atmosphere, good for kids.

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8 months ago

Pleasant server, but the food was so so. The queso was watery and entree was bland :(...sorry, but this was not even mediocre.

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8 months ago

The people and atmosphere are great. Secondary to the service and food. It's the go to for locals

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Amazing, friendly service. Good food and a good selection. A nice Mexican place in the area

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3 years ago

Excellent pollo asada. Tasty guacamole and salsa. Ate every bite . Will definitely be back soon

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2 years ago

The food is great, it came out HOT!! The service was on point. Their house salsa is amazing!! 10/10

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2 years ago

Not a bad place to eat at. It's your average Mexican food but still good. I would eat here again.

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I had a good feeling after reading the menu options and walking into the restaurant which had a…read morematching ambiance. It was a pickup order and it was ready within 10-15 minutes or so. The calling and pickup experience was good. The super supreme burrito was definitely not super and was not enough to fill my appetite. It felt like there were ingredients missing and all I could taste was a lot of refried beans and some meat. Definitely was not super or supreme. I hope that it was a one time experience at this location. I tried the chicken fajita burrito with was quite watery and I was not expecting raw green onions in it, but overall left me craving for a better version of a burrito. Super Nachos were good, not the best that I've had but quite good for the price. Overall I'll try this location again just to see if it was just not the best day for the restaurant.

These guys may be the OG taco/burrito place in Bend. But, coming from California, this place was a…read morelet down. The people who run this place are super nice. The service was good. They cater to their clientele, the people of Bend. I don't blame them at all for catering to their customer's tastes. I ordered an all meat burrito, some fish tacos and a couple of carne asada tacos. Let's talk first about their tacos. The tortillas are flour tortillas. Most Mexican joints use corn tortillas. The fish tacos are made with tilapia. They are grilled, not fried. Not quite the same fish tacos that we have in Southern California. The carne asada was grilled. However, both tacos seemed to be missing flavor. Adding salsa did not help. The all meat burrito was indeed all meat. I thought I asked for carne asada, instead, I got a burrito full of shredded beef. Again, adding seasoning would've helped. I'll be super nice to them and give them 3 stars. But, if you come from an area with lots of Mexican food, you won't like this spot.

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Great quick lunch!…read more We were able to order quickly at the counter and then find a place to eat out on the patio for our large group. The food came quickly and was all delicious. We tried four different tacos - all amazing, and a sidebof rice and beans that was so flavorful and large it could have been a meal itself!

Looking for some post hike chow, we were traveling back into Bend and oh my my what caught my eye…read morebut El Sancho. I quickly turned left to check out this busy taco shop. Loved that all the food is homemade including the tortillas. We ordered the carne asada and chipotle tacos along with an order of eloté. We could not have been more pleased. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and we grabbed a table under a big tree. The menu offers some great selections. I was tempted to try the chilaquiles but tacos always get me. Carmen's Famous Tortilla Soup looked really tasty as well, so it looks like I have a reason to return. Alcohol including tequila is also served along with refreshing aqua frescos. Our food came out fairly quickly and it was hot and ready to eat. Tacos were juicy and the eloté although not the best I have ever had still provided good flavor. Location is easy to find although parking was tight. Perhaps it was the time of day we came and it was a weekend. Service was quick and efficient. Ambiance was perfectly beautiful sitting amongst the trees. I would recommend should you find yourself in Bend stopping here for a little bit of Mexico!

El Rodeo - mexican - Updated May 2026

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