Bandito Taco

4.2 ( 344 reviews )
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$10–20
13571 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229, United States
+1 503-643-2304

At Bandito Taco, located in the heart of Portland, diners are treated to an authentic Mexican culinary experience that has stood the test of time. With 31 years of serving delicious food, this quaint eatery has cultivated a loyal following thanks to its flavorful offerings and welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about the steak street tacos, which have become a signature dish, and the homemade salsa, hailed for its freshness and perfect spice balance.

Patrons like Jennifer highlight the three taco plate and tout the baklava as a must-try dessert, emphasizing its decadence. Beyond tacos, the menu also showcases enticing options like the falafel, available at a bargain price on Fridays, which has impressed many with its bold flavors.

The staff's friendliness, led by a dedicated owner, has been frequently noted, making every visit feel like a reunion. Highlighting the essence of community dining, Bandito Taco is not just about delicious food but also about creating memorable experiences. If you’re in the area, this spot is a destination too good to miss!

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Delivery
    • On-site services
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Bandito Taco

Serena Beat
Jun 21,2025
The lady that greeted us and took our order was just wonderful. So welcoming. The steak street tacos are SO good! The salsa is my favorite
Hilary Barr
May 24,2025
Super nice staff and 5 burritos on Thursdays! We will be back.
Brandon Coleman
May 13,2025
This place is delicious. The Falafel is amazing and you can get them for 5 dollars on Fridays. They also sell the sauces at a great price. Buy extra because this is the flavor you are looking for.
Anthony Hartin
Apr 29,2025
Delicious food, amazing customer service, fair prices. No wonder they're in business 31 years. Offers some tex mex options as well as persian cuisine and both are made fresh
Jennifer Hellberg Massage
Apr 29,2025
If 10 stars were available I would give this place 10. This is a destination taco place. I drove clear across town to eat here because the food is homemade and legendary. I had the three taco plate. The salsa is super fresh and perfectly spiced. The owner has run this restaurant for 32 years and his great personality hasn’t changed from when I used to come here after work. You have to buy the baklava for dessert. It is decadent and the best I’ve had. If you miss the days when the owner worked at a restaurant and knew who you were and cared about quality, this might be one of the last places left where that is still the case. Love the food and the positive experience.
Ignacio Tellez
Mar 27,2025
the customer service is very friendly, I come to this place 5 minutes before closing, I asked if we could still order and they gladly took our order, some other places are rushing to close even though they have 45 min to go or clean.. I really liked that it is a combined cuisine of Persian and Mexican food with a very delicious flavor, the place has a beautiful decoration, definitely I'll come back Good Job!
Warren Blanchard
Mar 21,2025
Owners are phenomenal! Food is equal to the service! When you visit you'll want to come back again and again. Try the baklava, fresh salsa, guacamole.
Katie
Mar 18,2025
Literally the nicest people ever they made the most delicious food and let us stay past closing because we didn’t realize they were about to close. Soooooo sweet and delicious food and salsa cannot recommend enough.

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