We moved to Bend many years ago and, like responsible citizens, have conducted extremely serious…read more"research" by trying just about every Mexican restaurant in town. After all that hard work, our family always ends up back at El Rodeo. It's our go-to spot and has been for years. The service is always great and the people working there are genuinely friendly and kind. It feels like a real family restaurant where they're happy you showed up. The bar is also a fantastic place to grab a drink or margarita, play a little video poker, and end up talking to half the locals in Bend. Somehow you go in for dinner and leave feeling like you attended a neighborhood reunion. The food is exactly what you want when you're craving Mexican: hot, good, and a lot of it. I have never once left there hungry or disappointed. Plates show up looking like they were designed for a lumberjack who skipped lunch. They recently remodeled the bar, which looks nice... but personally I believe Mexican restaurants should be built once in about 1987 and then left exactly the same forever. It's part of the charm. That said, the remodel won't stop me from going back regularly. Great people, great food, strong margaritas, and the kind of place that makes Bend feel like home. Five stars all day.

El Rodeo is a Bend classic and a true locals' spot. The queso is always a must, and their carne…read moreasada lunch special is one of my favorites in town. Pair it with an ice-cold draft beer in a frosty mug and you're set. The menu covers all the staples, and portions are generous without being over the top. Everything comes out hot, flavorful, and consistent, which is why it's a place people here keep coming back to year after year. The owner is super friendly and we have the same few servers every time who even Renee our go to orders. My parents love their Chile Rellano with green sauce. They also have one of the best happy hours in Bend -- great prices, plenty of options, and that friendly, familiar vibe that makes it feel like a neighborhood favorite.

We visited spoke when we were in Bend, Oregon over the weekend and we're really glad we did…read more My wife had the tofu tacos and they looked absolutely delicious. I went with the tomato curry, and it was really good, and very filling. I ended up eating half and taking half with me. The grilled vegetables were definitely my favorite! They tasted so fresh, well grilled, and full of flavor, despite having no seasoning or anything like that. We were munching on grilled vegetables for a little while, wondering how they were just so good. The staff was very polite, knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. They definitely make everyone feel welcome. We're definitely coming back if we're in Bend again in the near future.

pretty good asian fusion spot. they have so many different types of asian foods, from chinese dan…read moredan noodles, to korean fried chicken, to vietnamese like dishes. i think the experimental quality of the food warrants my four star rating. for instance, the lomo saltado had crisp potato sticks on top with roasted poatoes underneath in lieu of the traditional french fries. the dan dan noodles were good, kinda spicy and not as creamy as the traditional ones i've had back in the san gabriel valley in california. i would say - they're doing their own thing here as it's fusion, give it a fair try but understand that it's fusion. the vibe is very hipster here. feels like you're in los angeles silver lake but nah you're in a random little town in the middle of oregon lol. the pandan flan was good, but lacking in pandan flavor and wasn't even too green. i think it was too toned down and the vietnamese in me feels sad about that. :(

When you find a more incredible breakfast burrito, let me know…read more I love what they're doing here, and my belly is full and warm with goodness. Today I went with the original and added chorizo. They do a great job and the chorizo isn't overwhelming, but does remind you that it's there which is a good pick me up in the morning. The green salsa that they provide is really well done with a nice taste. Fantastic tortilla, and well prepared... All with a big heart of love and appreciation for visiting their restaurant. Get over here and enjoy a fantastic breakfast burrito!

We love burrito, hooch! They have the best slow roasted pork Carnitas I have ever tasted. And there…read moreplantain sliders are one of the most amazing Mexican dishes. I would recommend them highly.

This place is amazing. Texan here from out of town and they had some of the best pastor tacos I've…read moreever had. Order at the counter, refill your own drinks, super simple, and they can totally stand by their food. So glad I ate here.

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.

This place feels like it's a local neighborhood spot. We stumbled across it because we were going…read morenext door for pizza. It has mix reviews, but while we were there everyone was really nice, the food was good and it was prepared fairly quickly. My husband got a pork pupusa and a michelada. He was pretty happy with his food. The place isn't too big but it has indoor and outdoor seating, and you can bring your pup outdoors. Overall we had a good experience.

Every order at our table was wrong!!! And they didn't bring the chips and salsa we PAID FOR!!! This…read morepls e is a joke!!! If you can't handle it when it's busy just don't be open. I ordered a pork enchilada and got chicken. I hate chicken Mexican food. It was too much chaos to have them fix it. Won't be back highly recommend you don't either. There are plenty of good places in town.

I came here two different times while visiting Bend…read more My first time was to grab a drink before meeting someone for dinner at another restaurant. The Smokey pineapple mescal drink was really good. I would definitely recommend. I came here another night on HH. I got the ceviche and a pineapple margarita. Both also equally delicious. The service here was very slow and I had been sitting at the bar which was strange.

Best margarita of my life!…read more Love the vibe of this restaurant. Food and drinks were 10/10. They have indoor seating and a back patio. This place was quite popular when we went on a Saturday afternoon.

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!

Absolutely one of the best taco trucks I've tried. Stopped by on a whim and ended up ordering way…read moremore than planned because everything smelled incredible. The tacos were packed with flavor -- perfectly seasoned meat, fresh toppings, and tortillas that tasted like they were just made. The salsa had real heat and depth, not just spice for the sake of spice. You can tell they care about the food. Service was friendly and fast, even with a small line, and prices were more than fair for the portion sizes. This is the kind of spot you come back to and bring friends to. If you're craving legit tacos from a food truck that actually delivers, this place is 100% worth stopping for.

Hit the spot after a day out on the snow. Bunk+brew is so lucky to have this in their backyard. I…read morereally enjoyed my meal.