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    Bandido Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (142 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Empanadas, Chimichanga de pollo, chicken wings, Margarita de maracuyá, enchiladas con frijoles y arroz
    Monica C.

    Si buscas comida mexicana auténtica y deliciosa, Bandido Mexican Restaurant es el lugar ideal. Los tacos de birria son súper deliciosos y auténticos, definitivamente lo que me hará regresar por más. La combinación de sabores en estos tacos es simplemente increíble. Además, la comida en general es muy rica. Las enchiladas y las bebidas también son excelentes, pero esos tacos de birria son el verdadero destacado. Recomiendo este restaurante a cualquiera que ame la comida mexicana. ¡No te lo pierdas! If you're looking for authentic and delicious Mexican food, Bandido Mexican Restaurant is the perfect place. The birria tacos are super delicious and authentic, definitely what will keep me coming back for more. The combination of flavors in these tacos is simply amazing. Additionally, the food overall is very tasty. The enchiladas and drinks are also excellent, but those birria tacos are the real standout. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Mexican food. Don't miss out!

    Beef Empandas Bandido
    Donna U.

    Wow. We went for happy hour and sat at the "bar" (covid). We asked our server about happy hour and she didn't know what it was. I asked what red wines they had and she said a little of everything. Anything we asked she could not answer. We ordered the nachos, wings and ground beef empanadas. We got 5 wings were the best part of the meal. The ground beef empanadas were not ground beef. Not sure what they were but they were pretty tasty. The most disappointing part was the nachos which were 4 corn chips with melted cheese. The salsa and guacamole were helpful but. It. Was. 4. Chips. Not sure if we missed something special here but I would not come back.

    Kellz 1.

    Best food ever! Employees are so attentive and the food is fire!! I recommend this to everyone and it's the one of the only places in Norwalk that I strongly recommend.

    Gyaljen Nuru F.

    Service and cleaness is 0. Taco was good, The owner walk around with full mouth of food and has no discipline ,( we saw him touching his 2 young co workers often ) and flirting in his native language. The bathrooms are so filthy , Tables are never cleaned and dirty. It is not for family nor for guest. Unfortunately Eviritos on N main closed on Mondays otherwise they are 1000 times better cleaner and upscale. We will never be back here.

    Taco Tuesday Special!!
    Sean R.

    This place was recommended by the Residence Inn and within short walking distance (2 minutes). The tacos are awesome and the staff is even better. The next time I'm in the area for work, I will make sure I make my way to Bandido Mexican Restaurant!! The homemade guacamole and salsa are top notch!! Great prices, great food, great people equals a no brainer if you're in the mood for Mexican food!!

    My wife and I have discovered the most unbelievable Mexican restaurant. We had the most wonderful dinner.

    The best Mexican restaurant we ever experienced. We are frequent Mexican food eaters and patronized many restaurants. I have yet to experience the quality and taste that this restaurant served. I will be back many times. Thank you Gabriel for a wonderful experience. There is no question you will succeed in how you run your restaurant with the best tasting food ever. Your drinks are unable and at a very very reasonable price. Thank you once again. Can't wait to visit your restaurant in the very near future.

    Fresh Guacamole
    Melissa A.

    This place was so amazing! First off the service was great! My water cup remained full the entire time. The lunch margarita was $8 and was just strong enough to be offset by the amount of food that was given! I had the chicken quesadillas with rice and beans my bestie had the flautas with rice and beans and the child had the children's special for $5, a chicken quesadilla with rice and beans! Everything was sooo delicious! We also ordered the guacamole which was presented beautifully, freshly mashed and very tasty! I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Norwalk who has a hankering for Mexican food and has little ones who they also need to feed! Everything was great and I will definitely be back next time I'm in town! They do have very limited outdoor seating but definitely worth it if it's a nice day! The bathrooms and restaurant is clean and very comfortably set up with lots of space to walk around.

    La Sabana Steak
    Raynan S.

    La Sabana Steak, what an amazing dish. The flavors are out of this world, also, the top shelf margarita's are fabulous, The staff are very nice and welcoming.

    Bite size Tacos for Taco Tuesday.

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    Food is very good. Inside is ehhh... we stick with take out doesn't disappoint at all! The tacos and burritos are excellent!

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    This place was amazing. The food was awesome. The service was excellent and the meal was spectacular. I give it a

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    What a great restaurant in downtown south Norwalk. Plenty of parking lots and on street parking…read moreavailable. I could not believe the size of our dinner meal portions! The meals were huge and 5 of us took part of our meals home! 6 meals with 2 margaritas and 4 non alcoholic beverages for ~$125. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was fantastic! My verse enchilada was so flavorful and despite the little spice I could taste every item in the meal! We had a variety of meals from my shrimp enchiladas to chicken mole enchiladas, a chicken dish, a vegetarian dish and a salmon dish- all delicious! My granddaughter the toddler enjoyed everything immensely!! The restaurant has many tables and a large size bar. They are great for families and small to large parties like ours which was 6 people and a toddler! I plan to return again when visiting with our family from Norwalk!

    I just moved to the area and saw this place driving through town, it was empty at 5pm. Service was…read morenice and quick and the place has lots of cool art on the walls. The chips and salsa were very fresh with nice heat. To eat we had steak Quesadillas and the shrimp burrito. These meals were about $14 a piece and were PHENOMENAL. We couldn't believe how good and filling the meal was. I also had a mango margarita with sugar rum which was delicious. We finished with churros for dessert. This will definitely be our regular Mexican spot, can't wait to come back.

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    Love this restaurant. Great authentic food at a great price. Service is quick and light. Not a…read morebig restaurant but very cozy.

    Rincon Taqueria in Norwalk, CT is one of those places you almost don't want to talk about because…read moreit feels like a secret. The food, vibe, and service are all on point. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and really informative. They're happy to walk you through the menu and make recommendations based on what you like. It's also surprisingly vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, they offer vegan meats so you can swap them into a lot of the classic dishes, which is rare for a taqueria. The food is outstanding. Even the free chips and salsa they start you with are memorable: the chips are fresh and super crunchy, and the salsa has real depth of flavor, not just heat. The entrées are some of the best value around, the burritos are massive (one could easily feed two or three people), and for takeout, the quesadillas literally come in a pizza box, which tells you everything you need to know about portion size. Their appetizers, queso, and house-made hot sauce are all excellent and full of flavor, not just spice. Most times I've been, the service has been fast, even when they're busy. The interior is clean, colorful, and decorated with authentic touches, so it feels fun and relaxed whether you're dining in or just grabbing takeout. If you're searching for great Mexican food in Norwalk, big portions, vegetarian/vegan options, and friendly service, Rincon Taqueria is easily one of the best spots around. Highly recommend.

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    More seating with large windows.
    More seating with large windows.
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    Chips and salsa with complimentary mini margaritas
    Booth sitting area right across from the bar.

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    Booth sitting area right across from the bar.
    Alma Bistro

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    Found this restaurant through Instagram. Initial thoughts, cute , intimate, and colorful. We had…read morea reservation and were running late to our surprise the restaurant wasn't super busy on a Friday night. We started off with nachos, great size and flavorful. For our entrees my husband had the steak ordered medium and came out to perfection . I had the chicken and it was also perfect. I look forward to visiting again .

    Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina is a Latin fusion restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut, celebrated for its…read moreflavorful, authentic dishes with a modern twist, blending South American, European, and Asian influences. Popular menu items include birria tacos, octopus, shrimp ceviche, and steak chimichurri. My daughter and I visited here for her birthday, and we both love Latin cuisine. As we walked in, we were greeted warmly and shown to our seats immediately. It was a chilly day, and the restaurant felt cold inside as well. The staff tried to warm things up with space heaters, but they didn't quite do the trick. We ordered empanadas, birria tacos, hanger steak, and sweet plantains with crema and queso fresco. When the dishes arrived, they were lukewarm--a bit disappointing, considering how cold it was outside. The birria tacos were delicious, though again, they could have been hotter. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, but I would have liked it a bit crisper. The hanger steak was tender, and the Pico de Gallo was bursting with flavor, pairing perfectly with the steak. It was nicely seasoned and had a good-sized portion. The empanadas were tasty, with flavorful and plentiful meat. The plantains were extremely delicious. The crema and queso fresco helped bring the whole dish together beautifully. The customer service was friendly, but the food could have been hotter; still, the flavors and seasonings were spot-on.

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