Loved this place so much! So happy to have found the Gem!!!

Food is Delicious and the staff are very kind!

Friendly. Delicious. Fun.

apps were great, enchilladas were really good too

It’s amazing the service is so good.The vibe in there is so amazing and very very clean

Great food great service great vibez hunny

The best Mexican food!

authentic Mexican food, Drinks are amazing, Excellent prices

Great menú, excellent service. We went here after graduation at Barclays, it was such a fun night- everyone was so happy! Great drinks too! And the staff gave a complimentary congratulatory slice of Tres Leches to the graduate. Really felt like a special night.

I love this place for brunch. I usually get the chilaquiles, varying the sauces (they are all great)! The service is always lovely too. The agua frescas are also terrific! I’ve tried the cucumber and hibiscus—both were great.

I came here solo and I’m really glad I did. I ordered the shrimp tacos—completely forgot to take a picture because I was starving—but they were definitely worth it. The shrimp were a nice, big size, which I really appreciated, and they tasted great. I also had the Jamaica margarita, and that was really good as well. The flavor was on point and refreshing. Overall, the vibe here is very chill and welcoming. I’d definitely recommend this spot, especially if you’re dining solo. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy a good meal.

Amazing food, location, and space. Perfect for an intimate dinner, or pre-game before a night out

In town from Brooklyn for the weekend and needed something quick—everything was either packed or closed, so we took a chance and walked into Bandido. From the moment we entered, the staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely cared about our experience. The food was delicious, and even when we had a mix-up with our order (on us), they handled it with grace and professionalism. The hibiscus margaritas with the house tequila were smooth and definitely sneak up on you. Great service, great food and drinks, and reasonable prices. Would absolutely come back.

Estuve hoy en la apertura del bandido y realmente wowwwwww😱😱😱la comida súper recomendable 👌comí un queso fundido con unas tortillas azules increíbles 😋😋😋😋😋 estoy segura que será mi lugar favorito 🤩 todo el servicio increíble súper amable, atentos etc, hacía falta un lugar así , si , realmente quieres comer comida y bebidas auténtica BANDIDO es tu mejor opción sin duda👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Las mejores carnitas de NYC… gran selección de agave! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Delicioso me encantó!

Muy buen ambiente 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

We got tacos. Very tasty!! Love the indoor seating with an outdoor feel.

Delicious! Went here for brunch - had phenomenal breakfast burritos and happy hour mimosas. No notes. Great service, great vibes. This place was great!

A nice opening on 5th. The food was very legit, and the waiter super nice. Cocktails were tasty too. Definitely recommend this place.

Really delicious Burrito and not too expensive! The staff was so nice too. Will return again

OMG it is so nice here. The food is great, the staff is awesome. They have great customer service. Also they have fresh baked pastry yummy. 😊

I had brunch here recently and the chilaquiles and juevos divorciados were great. Amazing service as well and I feel like the price is very fair!

We just happened upon this place because we could not find a table at Alchemy. We’re going to a concert at Barclays (Lorde!!!). This place was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious. The drinks were fantastic. We would come back if we lived anywhere near here. And my husband, who knows something about Mexican food, said everything was authentic and super great. So there you go😊 check this place out

I recently visited Bandido Brooklyn, and it was an amazing experience! It's a brand new restaurant, and I was thoroughly impressed with the food — everything was absolutely delicious! From the appetizers to the main dishes, each bite was full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The drinks were equally great, with some fantastic options to complement the meal. The staff here is phenomenal! They were friendly, attentive, and really made us feel welcome. As a nice touch, they even gave us a shot on the house, which was much appreciated. If you're looking for a great spot with delicious food, drinks, and exceptional service, I highly recommend checking out Bandido Brooklyn. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Hey my Broo this owner off swiss slice i from Guatemala your tostadas is amazing my favorite spot now any time welcome to my spot too 1290 nostrad ave i that King off pizzas nice to meat you!

We got the chicken quesadilla & the torta and it was soo much more than I expected! The quesadilla was delicious and had a good portion of meat. The torta was also very good, the chicken was perfectly crispy. The service and atmosphere was excellent. We will be back!

Great drinks, nice ambiance and flavorful tacos! It's really close to Barclays Center. So if you have a concert or game, come visit them early. They also have HH on drinks so you may want to get a pre-game before your event.

Got the Chile relleno and Chilaquiles and it was all incredible! Also made it for happy hour ! Very excited for this place to be here !

This place used to be Besitos and recently underwent a renaming. First time here and pleasantly surprised by the food. Service is good too. And best of all it easy on the wallet

Food tasted fresh and the hot sauce was on point!

Maria Sweeney

We just happened upon this place because we could not find a table at Alchemy. We’re going to a concert at Barclays (Lorde!!!). This place was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious. The drinks were fantastic. We would come back if we lived anywhere near here. And my husband, who knows something about Mexican food, said everything was authentic and super great. So there you go😊 check this place out

Denise Valera

I recently visited Bandido Brooklyn, and it was an amazing experience! It's a brand new restaurant, and I was thoroughly impressed with the food — everything was absolutely delicious! From the appetizers to the main dishes, each bite was full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The drinks were equally great, with some fantastic options to complement the meal. The staff here is phenomenal! They were friendly, attentive, and really made us feel welcome. As a nice touch, they even gave us a shot on the house, which was much appreciated. If you're looking for a great spot with delicious food, drinks, and exceptional service, I highly recommend checking out Bandido Brooklyn. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Jennifer Avila

We got the chicken quesadilla & the torta and it was soo much more than I expected! The quesadilla was delicious and had a good portion of meat. The torta was also very good, the chicken was perfectly crispy. The service and atmosphere was excellent. We will be back!

DANIEL CASTILLO

Great drinks, nice ambiance and flavorful tacos! It's really close to Barclays Center. So if you have a concert or game, come visit them early. They also have HH on drinks so you may want to get a pre-game before your event.

Steven Delahuerta

Got the Chile relleno and Chilaquiles and it was all incredible! Also made it for happy hour ! Very excited for this place to be here !

Mike Zhurba

This place used to be Besitos and recently underwent a renaming. First time here and pleasantly surprised by the food. Service is good too. And best of all it easy on the wallet

Eduardo Viezca

Food tasted fresh and the hot sauce was on point!

We went here shortly after it opened and had a great experience! The cocktails and food were very tasty and reasonably priced. We especially enjoyed the Baja fish taco and the Flor Silvestre cocktail. Servers were also very attentive. A great addition to the neighborhood!

Fabulous food and great service! Love this place, excellent quality all around.

the next best great mexican restaurant !! our food was excellent - thoroughly impressed and still taking about it the next day. all of our friends loved it and it’s my new go-to for a great, fun, delicious meal. Casual ambiance in the best way. Go and thank me later 🤝

What a solid and review-worthy experience. The tacos (pastor and battered fish) were done RIGHT. The salsa that came with…chef’s kiss. Mezcal margarita on happy hour…WIN! I do want to add this part most of all. There were 3 hard-working, fast moving women running the front of house tonight and they were SO impressive. I actually asked if any of the 3 were part owners. The HUSTLE and obvious care they put into this beautiful corner spot needs to be recognized. It was like experiencing a perfectly choreographed dance. I come from an industry background so yes, I notice this stuff. But really, shout out to these 3 badass ladies holding it downnnnnnn.

omg food so good ?? stumbled in here and everyone is so warm and inviting ! wish the lighting was a little dimmer i guess ?? but wow the tacos and quesadillas we had were god tier. 10/10

Great new spot in the neighborhood. Came here for lunch and what a surprise to see this gem. Guac was great! We ordered the fish and shrimp tacos which were perfectly crunchy with a nice side sauce of chili! Can’t wait to come back here and try out the drinks!

Didn't know what to expect. We used to frequent the prior establishment before the remodeling. Definitely blown away by the new menu, restaurant ambiance and the new staff were helpful and friendly. Went back within the same week for more! Lol Mostly for the happy hour which the Margaritas are soo good, but that Chorizo Fundido hits! Definitely going to keep coming along as they maintain this consistency. Also they have Esteven there now too serving!

Olivia Goldberg

Fabulous food and great service! Love this place, excellent quality all around.

Kate McNamara

What a solid and review-worthy experience. The tacos (pastor and battered fish) were done RIGHT. The salsa that came with…chef’s kiss. Mezcal margarita on happy hour…WIN! I do want to add this part most of all. There were 3 hard-working, fast moving women running the front of house tonight and they were SO impressive. I actually asked if any of the 3 were part owners. The HUSTLE and obvious care they put into this beautiful corner spot needs to be recognized. It was like experiencing a perfectly choreographed dance. I come from an industry background so yes, I notice this stuff. But really, shout out to these 3 badass ladies holding it downnnnnnn.

Rachel Drayer

We got tacos. Very tasty!! Love the indoor seating with an outdoor feel.

Maura Colley

the next best great mexican restaurant !! our food was excellent - thoroughly impressed and still taking about it the next day. all of our friends loved it and it’s my new go-to for a great, fun, delicious meal. Casual ambiance in the best way. Go and thank me later 🤝

Stephanie Frias

Didn't know what to expect. We used to frequent the prior establishment before the remodeling. Definitely blown away by the new menu, restaurant ambiance and the new staff were helpful and friendly. Went back within the same week for more! Lol Mostly for the happy hour which the Margaritas are soo good, but that Chorizo Fundido hits! Definitely going to keep coming along as they maintain this consistency. Also they have Esteven there now too serving!

Marvin Mendoza-McSwane

Great new spot in the neighborhood. Came here for lunch and what a surprise to see this gem. Guac was great! We ordered the fish and shrimp tacos which were perfectly crunchy with a nice side sauce of chili! Can’t wait to come back here and try out the drinks!

Katharine Jaruzelski

We went here shortly after it opened and had a great experience! The cocktails and food were very tasty and reasonably priced. We especially enjoyed the Baja fish taco and the Flor Silvestre cocktail. Servers were also very attentive. A great addition to the neighborhood!

So I was craving Chilaquiles and saw that Bandido had the dish for brunch, glad I stopped by because it hit the spot. I came between brunch and dinner so there weren’t too many people in the restaurant. The food came out fairly quick and everything was delicious though sometimes lacking in a few areas. The mole sauce was on the sweeter end but still good, I much prefer the verde sauce. Our waitress was great and friendly so shoutout to her. Wouldn’t hesitate to stop by again if I’m craving a particular dish, definitely stop by if you’re in the area.

Andrew Dabydeen

So I was craving Chilaquiles and saw that Bandido had the dish for brunch, glad I stopped by because it hit the spot. I came between brunch and dinner so there weren’t too many people in the restaurant. The food came out fairly quick and everything was delicious though sometimes lacking in a few areas. The mole sauce was on the sweeter end but still good, I much prefer the verde sauce. Our waitress was great and friendly so shoutout to her. Wouldn’t hesitate to stop by again if I’m craving a particular dish, definitely stop by if you’re in the area.

Love the shrimp tacos, chicken tacos are decent. The service was great every time I’ve been there. They have a few wines and sparkling cocktails on their menu but the two times I’ve tried to order they’ve been out of wine or bubbly.

Janice Mutuku

Love the shrimp tacos, chicken tacos are decent. The service was great every time I’ve been there. They have a few wines and sparkling cocktails on their menu but the two times I’ve tried to order they’ve been out of wine or bubbly.

This place was slammed on a Tuesday night because of a Liberty game going on later, and they were unfortunately understaffed. They had one server and one bartender and it just didn’t work well. Drinks took 30 minutes, the food another 15. Other diners waited 25 minutes just to order. It’s understandable if they weren’t expecting the crowd on a random Tuesday, but this place needs to be aware of nearby sporting events and staff it properly if they want to keep up. Music was loud and “clubby”. Not a relaxing dining experience. The passionfruit mezcal margarita was delicious and (almost) worth the wait. The esquites and tacos ahogados were great. But the vegetarian tacos were awful. The squash blossom taco tasted like rotten fish and I had to spit it into my napkin. The mushroom taco was bland and slimy and had terrible texture. I can’t speak to the quality of the meat tacos, but stay away if you’re vegetarian, unless you stick with the starters only. Hopefully this place finds its groove, but they don’t have it yet.

Claire Bould

This place was slammed on a Tuesday night because of a Liberty game going on later, and they were unfortunately understaffed. They had one server and one bartender and it just didn’t work well. Drinks took 30 minutes, the food another 15. Other diners waited 25 minutes just to order. It’s understandable if they weren’t expecting the crowd on a random Tuesday, but this place needs to be aware of nearby sporting events and staff it properly if they want to keep up. Music was loud and “clubby”. Not a relaxing dining experience. The passionfruit mezcal margarita was delicious and (almost) worth the wait. The esquites and tacos ahogados were great. But the vegetarian tacos were awful. The squash blossom taco tasted like rotten fish and I had to spit it into my napkin. The mushroom taco was bland and slimy and had terrible texture. I can’t speak to the quality of the meat tacos, but stay away if you’re vegetarian, unless you stick with the starters only. Hopefully this place finds its groove, but they don’t have it yet.

We stopped by after a NY Liberty game, I do not think the restaurant was aware of the game. They were ill prepared and the restaurant wasn't full. The staff was friendly but very slow. IT took 45 minutes to get our food and we just ordered tacos. The other odd experience was we ordered chips and guacamole and while the guaca was tasty and plentiful-we got 8 chips...we had to ask for more. What Mexican restaurant gives you 8 chips with a bowl full of guacamole? Not to mention most Mexican restaurants provide chips and salsa as a standard thing...not the Bandido. The taco's taste great but the service was lacking. Too many restaurants to go back for a send chance.

Vicki Laake

We stopped by after a NY Liberty game, I do not think the restaurant was aware of the game. They were ill prepared and the restaurant wasn't full. The staff was friendly but very slow. IT took 45 minutes to get our food and we just ordered tacos. The other odd experience was we ordered chips and guacamole and while the guaca was tasty and plentiful-we got 8 chips...we had to ask for more. What Mexican restaurant gives you 8 chips with a bowl full of guacamole? Not to mention most Mexican restaurants provide chips and salsa as a standard thing...not the Bandido. The taco's taste great but the service was lacking. Too many restaurants to go back for a send chance.

Just a bad vibe and not a great spot to eat. Server was on her phone the whole time and not checking in on us. Food was bland and not very fresh.

This place used to be Besito (meaning a little kiss) and was great - great food, best Sunday brunch deal on 5th Ave and great friendly staff. Now it just seems like the new place Bandido (Bandit - definition is a robber or outlaw) is trying to be some kind of elevated fake club experience. Best of luck. Miss the old place. Service was good. But the food is not…..not even a little bit……”elevated”. Besito was better.

Me and my date came in and saw cockroaches running across the wall when stopping in to get a drink. We left right after. It also didn’t look too clean. 🤢

Service was so bad. Waited over an hour for my food. When it arrived it was cold. Wouldn’t recommend going.

By far the worst dining experience I've had in a very long time. The tables were overcrowded, the food took about an hour to be served, about 50% of our table's order came wrong, the server kept forgetting which of our items were still late/missing, and one of the items was inedible. The service was beyond slow and the restaurant looked overwhelmed and understaffed. A very odd experience.

Alexandra Smith

By far the worst dining experience I've had in a very long time. The tables were overcrowded, the food took about an hour to be served, about 50% of our table's order came wrong, the server kept forgetting which of our items were still late/missing, and one of the items was inedible. The service was beyond slow and the restaurant looked overwhelmed and understaffed. A very odd experience.

Steve Bado

Just a bad vibe and not a great spot to eat. Server was on her phone the whole time and not checking in on us. Food was bland and not very fresh.