On our travels we stopped at El Bandido for dinner in Beckley. Great decision! Let me start off…read moreby saying all employees are male, Latino descent and all wore the same dress. Our service was excellent. We ordered a pitcher of margaritas, chicken quesadilla with cheese dip and a beef burrito. Excellent food!! My quesadilla had so much chicken in it and my husband loved his burrito. The music playing was Mexican (yay)!! And the decor was amazing!!

Nice place with friendly staff. This location is very close to some of the various hotels in the…read morearea, so it was very easy to walk over from the Courtyard Marriott and avoid driving at all. The food was about on par with what you would find at a traditional Mexican restaurant in this part of the country. I ended up ordering the Camarones al a Diabla, and they were pretty decent. The sauce was nicely flavored, though there was less of it than I expected. The balance of shrimp and other sides was good, and the portion wasn't over the top. Overall, a pretty good meal. In terms of the vibe, I would say it's very Mexican. The television in the bar was set to a Spanish language channel. I was able to communicate just fine, but there was a bit of a language barrier with the bar tender. Not a problem. I actually view that as a sign of authenticity. I'll also note that they seemed a little short-staffed on the night I showed up. Everyone was extremely busy, so service was a little slow but still attentive. Everyone there was trying their best to keep up. All told, I would recommend this place. Not an over the top dining experience, but it was very clearly a locally owned place with a good vibe and lots of character.

Great authentic Mexican food! Best Mexican restaurant in Pikeville. Always fresh and the service…read moreis excellent. I would definitely recommend eating here.

Excellent find on our way home driving thru Kentucky! Ribeye fajitas sizzling and great flavor. Los…read moreAmigos is 4 fried corn tacos with beef and chicken with guacamole and sour cream. Very good flavor. Everything fresh and tasty and hot! We will definitely stop here again when driving thru.

The food and service are really good, especially since they're in southern WV…read more The lunch specials are a good deal. We will definitely come back when we are in the area.

We order here often for takeout. The food is always good and the people are friendly. I haven't…read moredined in, but I'm sure it's great, too.

I will give 2 star because the food was good But the service was Horrible. The employees were in…read morethe gas station attached and playing those gambling machines instead of the restauran. my dad came in around 4:30 and seen them playing at the gas station and it was 5-10 minutes before they got up and helped him. Are these people here for customers or to play games!!! I definitely do NOT recommend

What a great experience from beginning to end. Very organized with long lines, food is very good…read moreand great variety! Chips and salsa are always fresh! Have had many options from the menu and never been disappointed! Service is always good as well. Can be a little noisy!!

It's a nice restaurant and you feel kinda fancy being there, but bottom line is the food don't…read morematch up with the price. The food is good, just not over-priced good. I'm just as satisfied after eating Taco Bell for half the price, I just don't sit as comfortably.

This place used to be good, but it is only disappointing. I have boycotted eating there because of…read moresome remarks said to my fiancé who has a shellfish allergy, the food quality is very mid, the prices are ridiculous, and the service is either good or very bad depending on who you get to serve you. My fiancé wanted to order his favorite Jose special. He politely told them that he has a shellfish allergy, so his food should probably not be cooked on the same area of the griddle as the shrimp. The manager proceeded to come out and say, "we cannot do that. I do not recommend you eating anything cooked on the griddle." My fiancé and I were shocked because he had never been denied that before. He was forced to get something that could be cooked in the Wood Brick oven. I then proceeded to ask the manager because I was baffled, "Do you not clean the griddle or are you unable to?" She proceeded to state, "No, they do not understand the concept of allergies." (pointing to her Hispanic workers). I was revolted by her comment, the service, and just how unprofessional she was. I have not eaten there since, nor will you ever catch me eating there unless management changes.

The f00dwas excellent and we didn't wait long for it. The service was good. The people there were…read morevery friendly. I got enchiladas that was excellent. The place was very clean. J highly recommend it.

I know good Mexican food having enjoyed the best Southern California has to offer. this isn't the…read moreBell. this is genuine food. the flavors are unique & delicious. I'm not a fan of Heat so their Mild level suits me fine. I love the seasoned grilled shrimp in either a hefty burrito or a generous quesadilla. pleanty of shrimp. add rice and sides like pico, avocado, white cheese sauce, lettuce tomato sour cream & pico. the Guacamole is extraordinary. I've never liked cilantro...until now. used in these dishes it is a much needed ingredient. I'd eat here every day if I could. fresh. genuine. healthy. great service go go go...even at 74 I discovered something new & delicious.

In Hinton WV for my wife's family reunion. Driving through the downtown area we spotted El Azteca…read moreand found a parking spot right up front. We were a little cautious because the door was propped open and several floor fans were running. It was fine, plus the temps there were just high 70s. Our waitress brought us menus and water, then while we glanced over the menu, brought chips and salsa. I asked for hot salsa and a mildly hot one. My wife chose the Lunch Burrito with a side of Frijoles. I went for the Lunch Taco Salad, although I was a bit disappointed that I missed not seeing frijoles in the list of ingredients. However my ant thoughtful wife shared hers. Our food was fairly quick, enough time to polish off a tray of warm tortilla chips. My wife's burrito was excellent, spiced nicely with the hot salsa. I enjoyed my taco salad, even with the absence of beans. And of course my wife had to test the Churros. A pleasant experience overall and good food with fair prices. And good service. A definite plus for little Hinton.

Great service. The food was amazing. It was a little loud in there, but that makes a fun…read moreatmosphere.

This place serves the highway crowd. Overpriced Tex mex and little desire to be consistent. Food…read morewas average but priced higher. Service was good but the manager didn't see a problem with the $17 quesabiria not looking anything like it was pictured in the menu. Go a mile further and eat at the other Mexican place

Nice restaurant in Rupert from tacos to burgers and steaks. Large interior accommodates bigger…read moregroups.

Food, a lot, is authentic Tex/Mex. Price point good. Excellent service also…read more Parking is adequate but can be messy in inclement weather.

I loved this charming restaurant located in a simple neighborhood. The warm, welcoming atmosphere…read moreimmediately put me at ease. The service was exceptional; I was able to speak comfortably in Spanish with the friendly waiter, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I was pleasantly surprised to discover such a vibrant and inviting place, so far from my home. My quesadilla was vegetarian, stuffed with a generous mix of fresh, crunchy vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions, and it was absolutely delicious. Finding options with truly fresh veggies is usually challenging, so this was a delightful discovery. I would love to visit again if I ever return to the area.

First of all, a hidden gem in a little town, Beaver, WV. Wasn't really sure what to expect but…read morethis place exceeded our expectations. Server very attentive. Food was delicious!! Dessert exactly as the picture. If you're looking for very good Mexican food in the most unexpected place, this is it.