Bandoleros Café

First off I’m so proud of bandeleros! We’ve come plenty of times. And the vibe, food, service is the same each visit. It has gotten busier but honestly so awesome because the food is an absolute MUST TRY. There isn’t one item on the menu that I can say didn’t meet my expectations. Staff is always so friendly and willing to make adjustments to food if needed. Don’t be afraid to ask for recommendations. & for the SECRET MENU. And be patient if waiting and they are busy. You would wait for other big business restaurants. So give them a chance to change your opinion by using their food, service, and vibe! Thank you Bandoleros! Always a pleasure coming in and having a bite or more

Quickly becoming my favorite spot to eat! Sometimes food can be either visually pleasing or tastes amazing, not here. They have both down to an exact science. Blows my mind every dish I see them bring out. The staff are so friendly and beyond helpful/considerate that I had to bring my family here. The environment is friendly and vibrant. The restaurant is family owned n a small business which is truly inspiring. The place may be small but honestly they are worth the wait every time. Besides, I think it gives it a cozy family vibes to it. Their complimentary concha’s are so soft n delicious. Their chilaquiles reminds me of home (best way possible). Today I tried their wet style surf n turf burrito and let me just say 10/10. They did not go light on the shrimp n sauce. I did the split sauce while both were delicious the chipotle red one made my tastebuds sing. I’m already planning on what to order next time I go! That molcajete is going down!

Bandoleros Cafe is one of the best breakfast places in Orange County. My Fiance and I have been wanting to try this delicious chilaquiles but I saw their molcajete looked amazing and I was so happy with my decision. The mixture of all of the flavor melted in my mouth! I really wish we would have came alot sooner because it was an amazing experience. The service was amazing, our server was so attentive and the chemistry of the staff was great to witness. The owners personally came by to make sure everything came out correctly. The cafe de olla and conchas tasted just like home. Can’t wait to come back and bring my family to experience the amazing food and atmosphere!

Wow woke up to have breakfast @bandoleroscafe and let me tell you this place is super amazing. It’s a tiny place but has a awesome vibe. The food came out quick and all the staff is so friendly. I had the so Cal sandwich which had ham, cheese, egg, bacon and aioli sauce. My girl had the red chilaquiles with asada. They gave us 2 conchas and I also had their spooky flight margaritas which was strawberry, peach and blackberry. Overall this place gets a 10/10 and I am definitely going back to try more of their food.

Came here due to the stellar reviews to be met with a line. Instead of frustration, saw the hostess expertly maneuvering everyone, speaking to everyone and generally keeping the atmosphere enjoyable and light. Our turn came promptly, and the wait didn't feel long at all, especially since we could smell the beautiful aromas wafting out of the kitchen. It was hustling and bustling inside, and we had picked what we had wanted before even coming in through the door. We ordered right away, and given how PACKED it was, our food came in no time. Husband and I ordered the Chilaquiles Verdes and my bestie ordered the Huevoa Divorciados. Both came fresh, hot and cooked to perfection. Hubby ordered the Horchata and OJ, and I must say, that Horchata may have been the star of the show! The iced Cafe de Olla was also pure perfection and hit the spot just right! Danney/Danay was our server and she was so sweet, her whole demeanor was so pleasant to interact with! The hostess and Danney/Danay were simply marvelous. I would return here over and over again!

What an absolute gem of a restaurant! My family and I are so excited that this is literally a one minute drive from home. Sundays mean brunch adventures and wow, Bandolero’s did not disappoint. The food is fresh, with plenty of flavorful offerings. We waited for about an hour, but it was absolutely worth it. Every seat was full, and now we know why. All of the staff, every single person, are so incredibly kind and sweet. We felt very welcome at this establishment. I am heavily pregnant and cannot sit at the bar, so they made sure to seat us at a booth. The decor is really nice, super inviting and very chill. I love that the water cups are stainless steel, it feels like home. And the food! I cannot indulge in the coffee or sweets, but my husband assured me that the cafe de olla and conchas were delicious. He ordered something called Mondo’s hash. I opted for a breakfast sandwich with house potatoes. Husband said his hash was exactly what he wanted— hearty, flavorful short rib, potatoes, peppers, salsas, with just the right amount of pickled red onion, and a fried egg. My SoCal sandwich was stuffed to perfection with eggs, avocado, chipotle, and a bunch of other yumminess. House potatoes were flavorful and perfect. We came home with leftovers for dinner. Their house-made hot sauce was fresh and added punch to our food. Husband wanted to take some home. Maybe they’ll bottle and sell it. I am told the concha was so good— soft and fresh, not too sweet, and the housemade café de olla was perfect. Prices are reasonable. Parking is free and easy. We can’t wait to go back.

Bandoleros Cafe is located in a nondescript strip mall, but don’t let this fool you as to what’s happening inside the cafe. The breakfast menu offers a wide variety of options. The service was friendly, attentive and helpful. The hot beverages were good. The breakfast food items were flavorful and the portions generous. Definitely left full and satisfied. If the opportunity to visit Bandolero’s Cafe arise, I suggest you check them out. A great local business.

We tried this Mexican cafe for the first time. We wanted a breakfast that is not so typical. This is where you can find a Mexican breakfast NOT full of bean or rice. The food was so flavorful. The food portion was big. We arrived around 9am, didn’t have to wait to sit but the dining room was full. The decor was plain and light like a typical American dining room. They certainly could and should have a Mexican theme decor to go along with the good Mexican music in the background. The colorful bread was complimentary. The taste was ok though messy with flying sugar. The “local fresh roasted brew” was just a typical American coffee but on the expensive side $4.50/person. Marco, the owner, was fun to talk to. We will come back!