Food was bland and boring while being overpriced, service not great. Won’t be back.
Deanna Hardesty
Stopped here for lunch and placed a to go order, put food came quickly and was plenty hot even after we got home. The food was great and the portions were definitely what I expect from a Mexican restaurant! I was a little surprised at the prices though. It seemed expensive for what we
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Mutz
The service was incredible, but unfortunately the food and atmosphere were not.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Sondra Haithcock
I went when they were not busy so the service was great! I was seated right away because there was no wait. I checked to see if they had low carb options and they do. Pictured is the chicken fajita bowl. It wasn't too spicy for me and I can't take the spicy stuff! The waiter was friendly and checked on me a few times. The only thing needed is a way to "drown out" conversations around you. Since there was no crowd, the conversations seemed to echo.Dietary restrictions: As mentioned, I was looking for low carb food and found an option. I am pretty sure they have vegetarian options as well.Parking: This is located on the corner of Margaret Lane and Churton Street. There is a small dirt lot around back and it is often occupied. I walked but you can find some spots. If all else fails, there us a free parking deck beside the library and is very close for parking. For city dwellers... it equates to less than a block away
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
sylvie babcock
Delicious! such a good spot and my server was sooo nice!! I’ll be coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saul Salazar
It's the same one that had the store, the rodeo went bankrupt because of the people and the blessed man was defeated and in this place it's the same.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Celia Ramirez
Big mistake eating here hillsborough deserves
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jamie Cook
We had the Enchilada Verde and Steak Fajita Bowl. Both were delicious. This was our first time visiting, and we will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jack T.
Service was good. Food was bland and tasteless. Very small portions. Over priced for the portion size. To make matters worse they charge extra if you don't pay in cash. Will not return, don't recommend to anyone.
Great place to eat reasonably priced food very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Fajitas
Jennifer Mathews
Truly insanely overpriced, awful food made from stale, bottom of the barrel ingredients. The food seemed literally bought from the frozen food isle of the grocery store with cheap ingredients all around. We wanted to love them, to give them a fair chance by ordering our favorite food items. Unfortunately it was flavorless, dry, and actually stale in some instances. From the chips to the chicken in the main meals, tortillas, fries and cheese quesadilla for our toddler, mix used in the margaritas- the meal read as expired food and cutting corners on ingredient cost. This food wasn’t made with love despite the $100+ cost for the 2 adults and under 2 yo. There were all kinds of up charges for items that come standard at other restaurants- it was a real nickel and dime situation. We were left to sit there unattended (there was only one other couple in the restaurant in the entire hour we were there), eventually going to the hostess after waiting for forever the get our check to end the experience. We were overcharged from listed menu prices but didn’t fight them because we didn’t want to push our toddler’s bedtime. We really had so much hope but unfortunately the meal fell flat!
Karyn Miller
Great neighborhood Mexican spot, we really enjoyed our burritos. Huge portions so good value, chips and salsa were yummy, and the drinks were nice too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chimichanga
Mike/Wendy
We were long-time patrons of Banditos, this restaurant's predecessor, and were so glad when Colorado filled the vacant spot in downtown Hillsborough. We had regularly gotten takeouts from their Mebane location, and so we knew how great the food was! However, things have changed. We weren't pleased the last few times we dined there, but it had been a while, so we wanted to try again. Sorry to say that we won't be returning after tonight. No comparison to their food at the Mebane - or former south Hillsborough - locations. Bland salsa, tasteless chips, overcooked veggies...nothing nicely seasoned or special. Oh, and the worst margarita ever! Obviously others agree, because there were very few diners, especially for a Saturday night. All so disappointing and a loss for Hillsborough.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Alicia Schnack
Stopped by here on Saturday for a quick lunch..won't be making that mistake again. The cheese dip was basically water. We ordered a lunch size taco salad, taco bowl,ACP kids meal. 3 drinks 1 beer. Food took 30 minutes to arrive it was okay nothing special or great. When we ordered we were asked if we wanted shredded chicken or grilled..we said grilled asked if I wanted sour cream and avocado on my salad said sure.. our bill was $88! For lunch! We were upcharged for the chicken x3 the sour cream and avocado, no mention of this during ordering these items weren't special requests or additional items we requested. It felt like a total rip off. I would have expected a bill that large at much nicer establishment but this was a total rip off the food was definitely not worth the sneaky price tag. $88 for Mexican food during lunch? 2 adult's and 2 kids? Never again.
Food was bland and boring while being overpriced, service not great. Won’t be back.
Stopped here for lunch and placed a to go order, put food came quickly and was plenty hot even after we got home. The food was great and the portions were definitely what I expect from a Mexican restaurant! I was a little surprised at the prices though. It seemed expensive for what we
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was incredible, but unfortunately the food and atmosphere were not.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
I went when they were not busy so the service was great! I was seated right away because there was no wait. I checked to see if they had low carb options and they do. Pictured is the chicken fajita bowl. It wasn't too spicy for me and I can't take the spicy stuff! The waiter was friendly and checked on me a few times. The only thing needed is a way to "drown out" conversations around you. Since there was no crowd, the conversations seemed to echo.Dietary restrictions: As mentioned, I was looking for low carb food and found an option. I am pretty sure they have vegetarian options as well.Parking: This is located on the corner of Margaret Lane and Churton Street. There is a small dirt lot around back and it is often occupied. I walked but you can find some spots. If all else fails, there us a free parking deck beside the library and is very close for parking. For city dwellers... it equates to less than a block away
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious! such a good spot and my server was sooo nice!! I’ll be coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's the same one that had the store, the rodeo went bankrupt because of the people and the blessed man was defeated and in this place it's the same.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Big mistake eating here hillsborough deserves
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We had the Enchilada Verde and Steak Fajita Bowl. Both were delicious. This was our first time visiting, and we will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Service was good. Food was bland and tasteless. Very small portions. Over priced for the portion size. To make matters worse they charge extra if you don't pay in cash. Will not return, don't recommend to anyone.
Nice variety on menu. Fast and good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Great place to eat reasonably priced food very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Fajitas
Truly insanely overpriced, awful food made from stale, bottom of the barrel ingredients. The food seemed literally bought from the frozen food isle of the grocery store with cheap ingredients all around. We wanted to love them, to give them a fair chance by ordering our favorite food items. Unfortunately it was flavorless, dry, and actually stale in some instances. From the chips to the chicken in the main meals, tortillas, fries and cheese quesadilla for our toddler, mix used in the margaritas- the meal read as expired food and cutting corners on ingredient cost. This food wasn’t made with love despite the $100+ cost for the 2 adults and under 2 yo. There were all kinds of up charges for items that come standard at other restaurants- it was a real nickel and dime situation. We were left to sit there unattended (there was only one other couple in the restaurant in the entire hour we were there), eventually going to the hostess after waiting for forever the get our check to end the experience. We were overcharged from listed menu prices but didn’t fight them because we didn’t want to push our toddler’s bedtime. We really had so much hope but unfortunately the meal fell flat!
Great neighborhood Mexican spot, we really enjoyed our burritos. Huge portions so good value, chips and salsa were yummy, and the drinks were nice too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chimichanga
We were long-time patrons of Banditos, this restaurant's predecessor, and were so glad when Colorado filled the vacant spot in downtown Hillsborough. We had regularly gotten takeouts from their Mebane location, and so we knew how great the food was! However, things have changed. We weren't pleased the last few times we dined there, but it had been a while, so we wanted to try again. Sorry to say that we won't be returning after tonight. No comparison to their food at the Mebane - or former south Hillsborough - locations. Bland salsa, tasteless chips, overcooked veggies...nothing nicely seasoned or special. Oh, and the worst margarita ever! Obviously others agree, because there were very few diners, especially for a Saturday night. All so disappointing and a loss for Hillsborough.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Stopped by here on Saturday for a quick lunch..won't be making that mistake again. The cheese dip was basically water. We ordered a lunch size taco salad, taco bowl,ACP kids meal. 3 drinks 1 beer. Food took 30 minutes to arrive it was okay nothing special or great. When we ordered we were asked if we wanted shredded chicken or grilled..we said grilled asked if I wanted sour cream and avocado on my salad said sure.. our bill was $88! For lunch! We were upcharged for the chicken x3 the sour cream and avocado, no mention of this during ordering these items weren't special requests or additional items we requested. It felt like a total rip off. I would have expected a bill that large at much nicer establishment but this was a total rip off the food was definitely not worth the sneaky price tag. $88 for Mexican food during lunch? 2 adult's and 2 kids? Never again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3