Bandido's Mexican Cafe Menu

4.3
(325+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Queso Dip & Chips

      Spinach queso dip & chips for additional charge.
      $7.00
    • ACP - Arroz con Pollo

      Grilled chicken with a hint of orange on top of a bed of Mexican rice and smothered with a blanket of melting cheese. Served with flour tortillas and one side.
      $16.00
    • Chimichanga

      Medium sized "fried burritos" stuffed with your choice of shredded beef, chipotle chicken or carnitas pork and topped with creamy queso, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Served with two sides.
      $14.00
    • Stuffed Quesadilla

      Choose from: pork, ground beef, shredded beef, chipotle chicken, refried beans, black beans, spinach or fresh grilled vegetables.
      $14.00
    • Churros

      Crispy sticks of pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
      $6.00
    • Fajita Quesadilla

      Steak or chicken fajitas with grilled onions and bell peppers. Combo for an extra charge.
      $17.00
    • Burrito Supreme

      Stuffed with refried beans and your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, chipotle chicken, or sautéed spinach. Smothered with salsa roja and topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and shredded cheese.
      $14.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      Cheese-filled tortilla. Choice of refried beans or black beans on the side.
      $11.00
    • Loaded Nachos

      Crispy tortilla chips topped with cheese, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and your choice of one additional topping. Choose from refried beans, black beans, ground beef, shredded beef, chipotle chicken, sautéed spinach or extra cheese. Additional toppings for an extra charge each.
      $12.00
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Fresh avocado blended with sour cream, lime juice, spice blend, pico de gallo & cilantro.
      $8.00
  • Appetizers

    Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Queso Dip & Chips

      Spinach queso dip & chips for additional charge.
      $7.00
    • Spinach Queso Dip

      Fresh spinach blended with creamy Mexican cheese dip.
      $8.00
    • Spicy Bean Dip & Chips

      Refried beans, jalapeño peppers and creamy queso.
      $8.00
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Fresh avocado blended with sour cream, lime juice, spice blend, pico de gallo & cilantro.
      $8.00
    • Taco Dip & Chips

      Ground beef, creamy queso and salsa topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
      $9.00
    • Black Bean Dip

      Seasoned black beans topped with a blanket of white cheese, topped with sour cream and pico de gallo. Served with seasoned chips.
      $7.00
    • Black Bean Rolls

      Crisp flour tortilla rolls filled with black beans, onions, cilantro and seasonings. Served with our creamy verde dipping sauce.
      $7.00
    • Mini Corn Quesadillas

      Corn tortillas grilled with mushrooms, pico de gallo and cheese.
      $7.00
    • Appetizer Sampler

      Cheese and jalapeño nachos, black bean rolls, mini corn quesadilla, queso dip, guacamole dip & bean dip.
      $16.00
  • Fresh Salads

    Add a small cheese quesadilla for an extra charge. Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Ensalada Mexicana

      Fresh guacamole, onions and cucumbers over baby field greens with a side of our house made cilantro-lime vinaigrette or jalapeño-ranch dressing. Topped with grilled chicken or topped with grilled shrimp for an extra charge.
      $11.00
    • Guacamole Salad

      Baby field greens, tomato, shredded cheese & fresh guacamole.
      $9.00
    • Taco Salad

      Crisp taco bowl filled with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and cheese. Topped with your choice of one: ground beef, shredded beef, chipotle chicken or sautéed spinach.
      $12.00
    • Grilled Fajita Salad

      The traditional taco salad topped with either steak or chicken fajitas with onions and bell peppers.
      $14.00
  • Nachos

    Made on your choice of crispy corn or flour tortilla chips (flour tortilla chips for an additional cost). Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Cheese Nachos

      Crispy tortilla chips topped with cheese and jalapeños.
      $9.00
    • Loaded Nachos

      Crispy tortilla chips topped with cheese, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and your choice of one additional topping. Choose from refried beans, black beans, ground beef, shredded beef, chipotle chicken, sautéed spinach or extra cheese. Additional toppings for an extra charge each.
      $12.00
    • Loaded Fajita Nachos

      The same delicious nachos described above topped with grilled steak, chicken or fresh veggies.
      $14.00
  • Create Your Own Combination

    Choose any combination that your taste buds desire and have it made your way with choice of ground beef, shredded beef, chipotle chicken, sauteed spinach or fresh grilled vegetables. Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Choose 1 & 2 Sides

      Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Chipotle Chicken, Sautéed Spinach, or Fresh Grilled Vegetables with two sides like Tacos, Enchiladas, Tamales, Quesadillas, Tostadas, Burritos, or Chile Poblano.
      $11.00
    • Choose 2 and 2 Sides

      ### Create Your Own Combination Choose any two fillings such as Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Chipotle Chicken, Sautéed Spinach, or Fresh Grilled Vegetables. Enjoy with options like tacos, enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas, or burritos.
      $13.00
    • Choose 3 and 2 Sides

      Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Chipotle Chicken, Sautéed Spinach, Fresh Grilled Vegetables. Select two sides: Tacos, Enchiladas, Tamales, Tostadas, Quesadillas (various fillings). Mix and match as you like.
      $15.00
  • Bandido's Big Burritos

    All burrito dinners are served with Mexican rice and your choice of refried or black beans. Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Burrito Supreme

      Stuffed with refried beans and your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, chipotle chicken, or sautéed spinach. Smothered with salsa roja and topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and shredded cheese.
      $14.00
    • El Scorcho Burrito

      Our burrito supreme smothered in house made Hot El Scorcho habanero salsa.
      $15.00
    • San Antonio Burrito

      House favorite! Filled with refried beans grilled steak or chicken fajitas, sautéed onions and bell peppers. Topped with your choice of salsa roja or salsa verde, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and shredded cheese. Combo for an additional cost.
      $17.00
    • Shrimp San Antonio

      Filled with 8 oz of grilled shrimp.
      $21.00
    • Queso Tejano Burrito

      Our San Antonio burrito smothered in a queso dip with chipotle sauce and pico de gallo. Combo for an extra charge.
      $19.00
  • Bandido's Best Tacos

    Made with your choice of corn or flour tortillas. Served with Spanish rice and your choice of refried or black beans. Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Tacos De Carne Asada

      Tender morsels of grilled steak topped with cilantro and onions with a cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
      $13.00
    • Fish Tacos

      Served with cabbage, pico de gallo and drizzled with our jalapeno-ranch sauce.
      $14.00
    • Shrimp Tacos

      Grilled shrimp with pico de gallo and a creamy chipotle sauce.
      $14.00
    • Fajita Tacos

      Marinated steak or chicken grilled with onions and bell peppers. Served with lettuce, cheese and sour cream.
      $13.00
    • Fresh Grilled Vegetable Tacos

      Fresh grilled squash, bell peppers, onions, zucchini and mushrooms. Served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese.
      $13.00
  • Gourmet Quesadillas

    All quesadilla dinners are served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, Mexican rice and your choice of refried or black beans. Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      Cheese-filled tortilla. Choice of refried beans or black beans on the side.
      $11.00
    • Stuffed Quesadilla

      Choose from: pork, ground beef, shredded beef, chipotle chicken, refried beans, black beans, spinach or fresh grilled vegetables.
      $14.00
    • Stuffed Quesadilla (Stuffed with Any Two)

      Choose from: pork, ground beef, shredded beef, chipotle chicken, refried beans, black beans, spinach or fresh grilled vegetables.
      $18.00
    • Fajita Quesadilla

      Steak or chicken fajitas with grilled onions and bell peppers. Combo for an extra charge.
      $17.00
    • Shrimp Quesadilla

      With grilled onions and bell peppers.
      $18.00
    • Quesadilla Rios

      Filled with shrimp and fresh mixed vegetables seasoned and grilled with a spicy habanero salsa.
      $20.00
  • On The Lighter Side

    Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Black Bean & Rice Burrito

      A large burrito filled with black beans and rice, topped with a mild tomato salsa, low fat cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Stuffed with fresh seasoned grilled vegetables for an extra charge.
      $10.00
    • Black Bean Quesadilla

      A large quesadilla made with low fat cheddar cheese and black beans, topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and pico de gallo. Served with Spanish rice.
      $14.00
    • Sonora Shrimp

      Seasoned shrimp and fresh vegetables grilled to perfection and topped with a mild tomato salsa and low fat cheddar cheese. Served with black beans, Spanish rice, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, pico de gallo and your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
      $16.00
    • Margarita Chicken Rice Bowl

      A large bowl filled with rice, black beans, tomatoes, guacamole, cilantro, onions, sour cream, cheese and grilled margarita chicken. Served with a side of sweet chipotle mango sauce. Add steak fajita or grilled shrimp for an extra charge. Make it a rice bowl salad (served with fresh baby greens.) or eat your bowl (served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl.) for an additional cost.
      $14.00
  • Bandido's Favorites

    Side orders - Mexican rice - black beans - flour tortillas - refried beans - lettuce, tomato & sour cream - lettuce, tomato & guacamole (last item for an extra charge). Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Nada Mas Queso

      Nothing but cheese! One cheese enchilada, one cheese burrito and one cheese tostada with sour cream and choice of two sides.
      $16.00
    • Shrimp Enchiladas

      Three enchiladas filled with grilled shrimp topped with enchilada sauce, cheese and two sides.
      $17.00
    • Grilled Fish Platter

      White fish sautéed in a garlic citrus marinade. Served with grilled onions, pico de gallo, flour tortillas and two sides.
      $17.00
    • Carne Asada

      Thin sliced skirt steak hand rubbed with a rich blend of spices and grilled with green onions and a fresh jalapeño. served with pico de gallo, flour tortillas and two sides.
      $18.00
    • Carne Asada & Camarones

      We pair our delicious carne asada with seasoned grilled shrimp.
      $22.00
    • Bandido's Mexican Cheeseburger

      5 oz Angus beef burger served inside a cheese quesadilla with pico de gallo, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Served Mexican style with Mexican rice and refried beans or American style with French fries. Get it with 2 quesadilla burgers for an extra charge.
      $16.00
    • Chimichanga

      Medium sized "fried burritos" stuffed with your choice of shredded beef, chipotle chicken or carnitas pork and topped with creamy queso, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Served with two sides.
      $14.00
    • Shrimp Chimichanga

      A medium sized 'fried burrito" stuffed with grilled shrimp sauteéd with bandido's salsa and cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Served with two sides.
      $17.00
    • ACP - Arroz con Pollo

      Grilled chicken with a hint of orange on top of a bed of Mexican rice and smothered with a blanket of melting cheese. Served with flour tortillas and one side.
      $16.00
    • ACC - Arroz con Camarones

      Grilled shrimp with a citrus marinade on top of a bed of Mexican rice and smothered in a blanket of melting cheese. Served with flour tortillas and one side.
      $18.00
    • ACPC - Arroz con Pollo y Camarones

      For those that can't decide! Shrimp and chicken on a bed of Mexican rice with a blanket of melting cheese. Served with flour tortillas and one side.
      $20.00
    • Pollo Acapulco

      Grilled chicken with fresh grilled vegetables seasoned with red & black peppers with a hint of orange. Served over Mexican rice with melting shredded cheese. Served with flour tortillas and one side.
      $16.00
    • Confetti Chicken

      Grilled chicken fajitas topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo. Served with flour tortillas and two sides.
      $16.00
    • Pollo en Mole

      Grilled chicken smothered in mole sauce (rich, thick sauce of pasilla, habanero, chipotle peppers and cocoa powder). served with flour tortillas and two sides.
      $16.00
  • Bandido's Sizzling Fajitas

    A sizzling pan of your favorite fajitas with grilled onions and bell peppers. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese and flour tortillas. Fajitas your way! Customize your fajitas with sautéed mushrooms, smothered in cheese or spicy mexican chorizo sausage for an extra charge.
    • Steak or Chicken Fajitas

      8 oz of tender steak or chicken breast strips. Steak & chicken combo for an extra charge.
      $19.00
    • Vegetable Fajitas

      Fresh squash, bell peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes.
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Fajitas

      8 oz of seasoned grilled shrimp.
      $20.00
    • Shrimp Combo Fajitas

      6 oz of shrimp & 6 oz of steak, chicken or mixed vegetables.
      $26.00
    • Fajitas for Two

      For an additional cost, we will serve you more of everything; fajitas, rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and tortillas.
      $11.00
    • Texas Fajitas

      Combination of grilled shrimp, steak and chicken fajitas.
      $26.00
    • Texas Fajitas for Two

      Grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp served on a sizzling skillet.
      $32.00
  • Combo Dinners for Two

    Includes a regular fried ice cream to share. Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Mexican Fiesta

      Two chicken taquitos with guacamole, two ground beef tacos, two slices of cheese quesadilla, Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $26.00
    • Hombre Grande

      Chile poblano, chicken tamale, chicken taquito with guacamole, green burrito with shredded beef, Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $30.00
    • The Works

      Chile poblano, chicken taquito, tostaguac, shredded beef enchilada, carnitas pork burrito, two crisp ground beef tacos, Mexican rice and refried beans.
      $32.00
  • Desserts

    Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Fried Ice Cream

      A scoop of vanilla ice cream rolled in our "special" coating and deep fried. Topped with honey, whipped cream and chopped nuts.
      $6.00
    • Oreo Fried Ice Cream

      A scoop of vanilla ice cream rolled in crushed oreo cookies, deep fried and smothered with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a cherry.
      $7.00
    • Churros

      Crispy sticks of pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
      $6.00
    • Sopapillas

      Three fried pastry puffs dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar and drizzled with honey. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Try it with a dipping sauce - for an extra charge each (caramel, chocolate, strawberry)
      $6.00
    • Cheesecake Chimichanga

      A fried burrito with cheesecake filling, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
      $7.00
    • Flautas de Fruta

      Two rolled flour tortillas with either apple or cherry pie filling, fried crisp and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
      $6.00
  • Beverages

    • Soft Drinks

      Coke, diet coke, dr. pepper, sprite & lemonade.
      $3.00
    • Iced Tea

      Freshly brewed tea served over ice, often sweetened and sometimes enhanced with lemon or other fruits.
      $4.00
    • Milk & Hot Tea

      Whole milk and a selection of hot teas, typically including herbal, black, and green varieties.
      $3.00
    • Mexican Soft Drinks

      Apple, fruit punch, tamarindo, mandarin orange & lemon.
      $3.50
    • Jumex Nectars

      Mango, papaya-pineapple, strawberry & strawberry-banana.
      $3.50
  • Take Home and Enjoy!

    Please note that because routine food preparation techniques such as common oil frying may allow contact among various food items - we cannot guarantee any food item to be completely allergen free.
    • Salsa (Pint)

      Homemade salsa typically includes tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Packaged in a pint-sized container for you to take home and enjoy.
      $6.00
    • Chips (Pound)

      Corn tortilla chips, made fresh daily.
      $5.00
    • Pound & Pint

      A pound of marinated meat, typically including diced beef or pork, paired with a pint of fresh salsa or beans.
      $10.00
    • Mexican Rice (Pint)

      Rice fried to a light brown, then simmered with tomatoes, bell peppers, chicken stock, and spices.
      $5.00
    • Beans (Pint)

      Slow-cooked pinto beans, typically seasoned with onions, garlic, and spices.
      $5.00
    • Pico de Gallo (Pint)

      Chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños mixed with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
      $6.00
    • Single Chips & Salsa

      Freshly made tortilla chips paired with our signature house-made salsa.
      $2.50
    • Guacamole (Pint)

      Avocado, onion, cilantro, and tomato blend. Made fresh daily.
      $9.00
    • Guac & Chips (Pint + Pound)

      Made with fresh avocados, pico de gallo, lime, and cilantro. Comes with a pound of crispy tortilla chips.
      $13.00

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159 1/2 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514


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