This was a great find in Concord! we didn't make a reservation and showed up at 1 PM on a Sunday. There was plenty of parking in the plaza where the restaurant is located. To start with my margarita was delicious. Chips and salsa were complimentary and really good. One of my friends had the pork belly tacos and mentioned that she liked the blue corn tortillas used. My other friend carne asada plate perfectly cooked. I really enjoyed my camarones salseados and found their Mexican rice to be outstanding. As for the desserts - tres leches was amazing. The highlight were their churros. I am still thinking about those churros and will need to go back sooner rather than later to get them again. read more

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I had the Pepefino cocktail at the Devens location 3 years ago and I have been THINKING ABOUT IT EVER SINCE. I got to enjoy it again at the Concord Location last week and it was worth every one of the fifteen dollars spent. The carnitas burrito was also delicious. The sauce was good, the meat was good, the red cabbage on top pleased me very much. It was incredibly mild which surprised me - I remember the food at the Devens location being a bit spicier than I was comfortable with. But all the flavors were wonderful. I did not mind that it was mild. I was very happy. My friend got the Carnitas bowl. and she was also happy with it but surprised how mild it was. But Carnitas is usually pretty mild. The inside of the restaurant was really nice too. It felt like a good night out. It can get pricy, but the flavors are all so good. Fully worth it. This is a nice location in a quiet area - feels different from the one in Devens which is near some hotels and has a party vibe. I'd go to either location and enjoy myself. Good stuff. good job. read more

Bandoleros - Carnitas burrito - Mexican Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

This place had a good ambience! I loved the complimentary chips and salsa at the beginning and thought they were good but the meal fell a bit flat for me. The chicken in the enchiladas was really dry (this seemed to be a consistent issue among other dishes as well) and it felt like everything lacked cheese (even the quesadilla). The food wasn't bad by any means it just wasn't great. I would definitely try to come back and try a different dish like maybe the tacos or burritos and see how those measure up. The service was also great we went for a bit tbh day party and everyone was very nice read more

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Stopped by for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised to find perfect authentic Mexican food with a lovely ambience in Concord. The shrimp tacos and birria tacos were delicious and with generous portions. Our server Alin was amazing - will definitely be back. read more

Bandoleros - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

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Great service! First time visit on a busy Saturday night. Had a little mixup with reservations but was seated after a small wait. There's one large dining room and small room in back. Banquette against the walls and really comfy chairs for the other side which was greatly appreciated. Quickly served chips and a spicy salsa & cold water. Guac appetizer had a spicy tomato mixture on top and smooth creamy avocado below. It looks small but was actually very filling. Kids quesadilla had a fun presentation on wood plank and comes with rice , salsa, and sour cream. The burrito is gigantic!! The curtido (pickled cabbage slaw) on the burrito and chicken enchiladas have it a nice twang. A little disappointed the enchiladas didn't come with anything although the portion is large with 4 enchiladas. I ordered a side of rice and blacks beans which were perfectly cooked and flavorful. Tacos come with 3 very filled blue corn tortillas and rice. The tortillas are made fresh daily! Had to do the churros which come out in this big wooden block cart with 3 types of dipping sauce. The churros themselves were warm and had the perfect mixture of sugar & cinnamon (maybe a hint of salt?) filled with Dulce de leche. The sauces are served cold and weren't my favorite but the kids liked them. All the sodas were $4.50 which was ok for the bottled drinks (Jarritos Mexican drink) but the regular Pepsi drinks seemed kind of expensive. The service was outstanding on all fronts. Our server was Friendly, checked back multiple times, food came out quickly and hot! as well as manger stopping by to make sure everything was good. The servers delivering chips and salsa and dessert were all great! Will definitely be back soon to try more! Plenty of parking as this shares a lot in a small strip mall. read more

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There are two parts to this review the first will be the food, it was amazing. The second will be the service, it was abysmal. 1) The food was mostly delicious. It was late in the evening so we opted to share Queso Fundido and the Texas Fajitas. The Queso Fubdido was meh. Nothing terrible about it but nothing good either. The fajitas were delicious. As a Texan I still find humor when restaurants name something for Texas and then deliver a dish that has nothing to do with Texas but the fajitas were delicious regardless. Thin strips of steak and chicken. A healthy portion of shrimp. So good. I love when a sizzling plate puts a little char on the veggies and this was done to perfection. Absolutely delicious. My only complaint is that they put cilantro on their guacamole. I am one of the 14% who think it tastes like soap. I love avocados, I love guacamole, I can't do it with cilantro. I hate that cilantro has taken off in recent years. Please make guacamole without cilantro. It can be added. 2) The service. Ugh We were seated promptly and had water and menus almost immediately the young waiter was pleasant and took our orders. I asked if I could keep the menu to look over the drink list and he obliged. Everything going well to this point. When he came back with the food, he never did come back to get a drink order, he turned and left after grabbing the menu. I tried to get his attention, not happening. This is where it really goes downhill. Not once during the entire evening was our water refilled. Not once. I made multiple attempts to get his attention, we even made eye contact a couple of times, and no water refill. People sitting around us had bottles of water to refill their glasses with, not us. We had spent a long day hiking and, while not parched, were thirsty. When the food was delivered I asked for water but he had turned around and walked away. He was very attentive to the difficult table next to us. Difficult only because he couldn't figure out how to split the check between five people. He came back and forth to their table no less than six times and still wouldn't bring us more water. As we finished our meal we decided to try a piece of Tres Leches cake and waited and waited and waited for him to come by. He came by, still trying to figure out the bill for the table next to us, but never even looked toward our table. He was literally standing one foot away from me at one point and I called to him and he never turned around. Finally my wife stood and motioned for him. He finally came over so we could ask for the check. I also asked for a water refill. He brought the check but no water refill seriously. We believe in tipping well and did tip this person 18% but our usual is 25%. To sum it all up, delicious food, lousy service. read more

Excellent food and service was top notch! Great value too! We had the homeade guacamole with chips and it was amazing. The margaritas were great. We loved everything about this place- I will definitely return. read more

Excellent option for lunch or dinner. Very tasty food and excellent friendly service. Good bar and decent seating options. read more

Bandoleros - Mexican Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

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The food here was good. Not bad, not great, but it was reasonably tasty. The service was friendly. It seemed a bit fancy overall for a Mexican restaurant. We were expecting something a little more casual. Overall it was a decent stop for lunch. read more

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Is great food and great service Love to have new places to go w great food and drinks Totally recommend it read more

This place is solid. The food is decent and the staff is always so friendly and great with the kids!

Surprisingly good Mexican food out here in Mass! Great house Margaritas with Chips, Guacamole and salsa to start. I had tacos Al Pastor and my wife had Chicken Empanadas with Mole Poblana sauce that were both great. We would order all the same again. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet and made our stay very nice. The service and food preparation was very quick. The atmosphere and seating was also very nice. My only regret was we were too full to order the Churros that our waitress said were the best in Mass. I believe her! read more

Great food. Great setting. Was very happy to find this gem! First time there and we were more than happy!

Ate here on 2/13. Service was terrible- so slow we had to wait for food and drinks. We were barely through eating, because of the slow service, when we were asked to vacate the table. We were barely out the door when I realized i left my doggie bag on the table. I returned to get it and it was already discarded. The topper was when I received my credit card bill and the restaurant added additional money to the tip. Food is so-so. I will never return after such terrible treatment and deceptive practices. read more

Elote (corn) was magnificent! The mole was great on the chicken! This place is tucked away in this little plaza. But if you can find it, I highly suggest you visit this place. Service was great/friendly and spot on! read more

This new location in Concord does not disappoint. The Bandoleros in Devens was my first Tacos spot that I enjoyed the most especially when I first moved to MA. It reminded me of my home town tacos spots in NJ(JerseyCity /Elizabeth) and it always hits the spot. Cocktails menu brings a nice class to the place and serving sizes will not leave you hanging for more. I definitely recommend to try their cocktail menus while you pair it with their delicious starters and finish it off with the great flavored entrees. for this place. read more

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Authentic Mexican food and the drinks were fabulous. Very attentive wait staff as well. Would go back.

Great food great drinks great customer service highly recommend!! if you have a birthday its a fun place to celebrate

The food was delicious and the presentation of the food was wonderful. Our server did a wonderful job and answered questions about the menu. The host Rob was friendly and pleasant. read more

Service was AMAZING. Atmosphere was outstanding & food is unforgettable. Love love love this place. You have to check it out if you love Mexican food. read more

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I really wanted to like this place more, but I can't give it more than 3 stars. First of all, our waitress took our orders - and then told us that ALL the cooks were in a meeting with management, and all orders would be delayed (with no ETA). Hey, I understand an all-staff mtg is important, and mid-afternoon might make the most sense, but then CLOSE the restaurant during that time! Don't take our orders, and then alert us that there are literally NO cooks in the kitchen for an undetermined amount of time. Some of us loved our meals (specifically the quesadilla), but I had the driest, most flavorless carnitas tacos I've ever had - the tortillas themselves were inedible :-( And my kid ordered 2 kids' meals (he was hungry), and both came with a huge am't of fries - I wish there would've been some warning about this on the menu (or a heads-up from the waitress), so we could've altered his order, or asked for a substitution. I like supporting small businesses & local owners, but I don't think I'll be returning next time I'm in the area. read more

Wonderful Mexican restaurant featuring traditional fare like tacos, tamalitos, Oaxacan queso fundido, enchiladas alongside some Tex-Mex favorites like fajitas. Delicious chile de arbol hot sauces, that you need to ask for specifically (not on menu). Margaritas were good and they had perfectly flavored black beans and rice. Also good for a large group or a party with a festively decorated space. I have been 3 times now, but definitely plan to return soon to try other menu items. Great addition to the area with friendly service. (Plenty of parking) read more

As someone who grew up in concord and then lived 8 years in Los Angeles, this is a truly welcome addition to a fairly barren food scene locally. The owner is a friendly guy who grew up in Mexico and has lots of restaurant experience. The menu is extensive and unique, the food and ingredients are delicious and fresh. Haven't tried the drinks yet but they look great as well. Will be back! read more

Now open! First time dining at the new restaurant in Concord. We were impressed. Our server was great and very attentive. The owner came by to say hello and check how everything was. We had the cheese dip, kids cheese quesadillas, chimichangas, burrito bowl, the margarita, and diablito. Everything was came out quickly and tasted great. The drinks were clearly homemade and fresh. Atmosphere was great in the fresh new location. Next time we'll have to try the churros for dessert; we're looking forward to it! read more

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Excellent food - fish tacos, brisket quesadillas, Guacamole, salsa, home blue corn tacos made on the premises. Maddy - our server - knowledgeable, friendly with great recommendations Get there early and often! No reservations but totally worth it!!! read more

Bandoleros - Churro tasting cart!!! - Mexican Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

Had a great dinner here - so glad to welcome this restaurant to the area! Finally something that's not Italian or American - and has delicious veggie options in addition to all the traditional meat ones. We enjoyed the guac and the complimentary salsa was way better than the traditional free salsa and chips. My veggie quesadilla was great and included many different types of veggies - way better than the sad green pepper and onion you usually see. Our friend had a pork torta sandwich which he very much enjoyed and it was huge! We had the churros for desert and on top of being delicious it served in a little cart - very cute! Everyone working there was pleasant and our server Maddie was great. read more

Bandoleros - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

After seeing the rave reviews on here, I was really optimistic about eating here. I have to say, I was a bit underwhelmed. We were sat pretty quickly, which seemed pretty lucky for a Saturday night, as it was packed. After we were sat, it took a while for our waitress to get to our table - it was a busy night for the restaurant so I didn't take too much offense to that. Our waitress took our drink orders, which took a while to get to us, but, once again, they were slammed. That's fine. Once back, our waitress took our orders and didn't write anything down. Normally I don't care about this, but once the food got to us, one of the orders was wrong (completely different item), which we had to send back. The corrected order did seem to be expedited, and was at our table in short order. Once we got the bill, it did look like the order was entered wrong. Oh well, stuff happens. The food, well, to be honest, I didn't really think much of it. I had the fish tacos and they were good, not great. The food felt like it was lacking some big flavors. I expected a restaurant that touted a "true taste of Mexico" to have a lot more vibrant cuisine. It was fresh and didn't taste bad, but felt like it could have been more. Once again, it wasn't bad, but a bit disappointing considering everyone else's experiences. I guess maybe they curtail the authenticity to appease the clientele of a New England town. Or maybe I had to be a bit more imbibed. Overall, the food was decent, the service was a bit lacking (once again, they were slammed, so I will give them a pass on timing). All things considered, I don't know if I would go out of my way to go back here. read more

Service was excellent, food was delicious and prices are decent. We will be going back!

Menu contained a wide selection of dishes in both small and large plates. Service was excellent. Ambience was definitely a step up from most Mexican restaurants. Prices were very reasonable relative to the quality of the food served. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

I've eaten dinner there once and it was a nice meal although I was a bit disappointed with the ingredients. Too many beans and rice and not enough chicken. But nonetheless, it was yummy and the atmosphere was great and the service was great. read more

Authentic Mexican in Concord. We've only ordered a type of fajita plate for two which was great.

The service has always been great and the food as well. However, my last visit to the restaurant, I had multiple cups of coffee (which in the past they never charged per cup). I charged for each cup and not told about it, which was upsetting. They have started to charge for all kinds of things, which quite frankly, they should let the customer know in advance. read more

Bandelero's's is the new place in Concord. It's crowded and fun and the service is good but the nachos were the worst I've ever had. It was a somewhat small serving without one crisp nacho. They had to have been reheated. Incredibly bad. The quesadillas were average at best . Service was pleasant and efficient, but did not make up for the mediocre dining. There was no response when I made a comment.. read more

Delicious drinks and food! Get the churros - you won't regret it! Great service too. I really enjoyed the salsa and chips - the salsa was really tasty. read more

Bandoleros - Mexican Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

the worst restraurant experience ever. no waiter for 45 minutes; no food after 1:45 min waiting; no apologies; no manager on site; left after we were told it would be 20 minutes more. no kidding! read more

this place was awesome. me and my boyfriend went on cinco de Mayo. the bartender was so nice and the food tasted authentic and delicious. definitely would go back. read more

Bandoleros - Al pastor tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

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Agree with one of the other reviewers that this establishment started out great but things seem to have been changing recently. Food is still good but have been noticing subtle changes in food prep and taste. Recently, my wife and I went in on a weeknight. We arrived at 8:30 pm. At 8:45, they started cleaning and mopping for closing. This kept up all through the meal. We finished eating at 9:30 and our server asked if we wanted dessert or drinks. We would have happily ordered, but were made to feel so uncomfortable that we declined and left immediately. During the meal, my wife actually had to move her plate to the other side of the table and wouldn't finish because they were using a broom to sweep the floor right by our table, with dust and debris flying. Not a good experience. If you state you are open until 10 pm, then customers should feel welcome until then, and you don't start mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, etc. more than an hour before closing. Patrons paying good money should not have to endure such an uncomfortable dining experience. read more

Best Mexican in Concord. If you're torn between this place and Adelita's, I'd go here. It's not cheap, but also not overly priced given that Concord is an expensive town. The Chimichanga is my favorite dish; it's one of the best I've anywhere. The food variety is much better here than Adelita's, though the drink selection is slightly worse with the exception of some of their really unique cocktails. This place feels new, because it is. It doesn't have an excessive amount of character, but it's a clean and relaxing place to eat. Being at street level, you sometimes get glare from headlights of passing cars. Not a huge deal, but something to be aware of if you're sitting near the window. The service is good and has gotten better since the place opened a few months ago. Bandoleros might be new, but it's quickly established itself as one of my favorite restaurants in Concord, a town that has historically lacked a lot of good places to eat out. read more

So disappointed. First time at Bandoleros. Had a 6pm reservation. Got sat immediately. 25 minutes went by before we flagged down the host to find our waiter. Drink order finally taken and another 25 min went by before we had to get up and find our drinks at the bar. Ran out of water and had to once again get up and find someone to help us. Drinks finally arrived, but didn't see our waiter again until we had an issue with the food order. He apologized and gave us the bill (nothing taken off for inconvenience or the fact that we basically had the worst service possible). Overall, we felt ignored and forgotten. Will not return. Would not recommend. read more

Fast service. Great food. Try the Chili poblano and Churros delicious! Definitely would go back