El Bandido Reviews Summary

Taste and Flavor

Pros:

• "The flavours were just a different level. Meat perfectly cooked. Taco shells just right."
• "Authentic as well, the food was cooked only after we ordered."
• "The food is insanely tasty we had a mixture of Beef and Chicken Burritos with cheesy Nachos."
• "I had the Mexican veg burger and it was incredible."
• "The vegan meatballs tacos are amazing! Never tried vegan meatballs this soft and creamy inside."
• "Delicious food!!! Loved everything that we ordered. The food here is handmade from the buns to sauces."
• "The beef and lamb burrito are top notch. The birria beef tacos are so tasty you MUST try it."

Cons:

• "The birria tacos were greasy and flavourless, an embarrassment to Mexican food."
• "Absolutely no seasoning, felt like I was eating some hot mush."
• "The food is awful, tasteless, greasy, tortilla wraps were falling apart."
• "The lamb burrito tastes like paste. The churros taste like texture and the chocolate that goes with it is awful."
• "Was tasteless and very overpriced, ordered a side of ‘guacamole’ for £2.95 and it was shameful."
• "The beans were ice cold which then made everything else cold."
• "The food was very poor tasteless tacos that fell apart."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "And the staff were smooth AF. Managing a room full of delirious Sheffield Wednesday fans with effortless cool."
• "Absolutely great vibe here. Counter guy generously helped with food choice."
• "The guys that worked there couldn't have been nicer, and took the time to come over to chat about the Blur concert we'd just watched."
• "The owner said they normally open after 6.30pm."
• "Kiwi (our chihuahua) and I absolutely loved the food, atmosphere, and service at El Bandido."
• "The owner and chef were very approachable and accommodating of our preferences."
• "The owner is one of the kindest guys I've ever met."

Cons:

• "The staff is chaotic, they messed up my order - at first gave me some food and after a moment told it was for another customer and took it away from me."
• "Love the food, but service is poor, please do not accept an order and then cancel just before the delivery time."
• "Made a booking via groupon to go there with my 2 children. On arrival at the correct time it was closed."
• "THIS IS A TAKEAWAY WITH TABLES AND BENCHES... I’m being generous with a star really because of the location and the food was OK if you are in the mood for something as grimy as a kebab."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Very close to Designer outlet and much cheaper (£20 for two people)."
• "The price was negligible such amazing value."
• "Good portion and the owner was a good host which gave us four different sauces to try, they are all great!"
• "Excellent, truly delicious veggie options as well as everything for the carnivores. And reasonably priced."
• "The portions of the chips were too small for a 'Large' and the wings needed an extra plate for dipping/rather than being soaked in it."
• "The price is attractive and the quality of the food is actually decent."
• "It’s really a value for money and the food was well seasoned."

Cons:

• "Firstly, incredibly small portion for a burrito worth almost £7!"
• "Wouldn't order again as I didn't feel it was worth the money at all and also because it was completely flavourless."
• "Don't usually leave reviews, but the food was that bad."
• "Very disappointing, have walked passed and always been wanting to try it."
• "Wish i read the reviews before ordering takeaway on Ubereats from this restaurant."
• "Made a booking via groupon to go there with my 2 children. On arrival at the correct time it was closed."