Welcome to Tacos El Bandido Express
"Tacos El Bandido Express" is a vibrant taco spot located in Tustin, CA, offering a variety of Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, and tortas. Customers rave about the delicious flavors, generous portions, and affordable prices. Standout items like the tender Birria tacos and flavorful carne asada fries have garnered high praise. Despite some cleanliness concerns, the quality and taste of the food outweigh any minor issues. With a diverse menu, friendly service, and convenient amenities like delivery and outdoor seating, "Tacos El Bandido Express" is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine in the area.
- 13812 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 9278013812 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780 Hotline: (714) 553-3320
Welcome food enthusiasts, and welcome to Tacos El Bandido Express! This vibrant brand located in Tustin, CA, offers a mouth-watering array of Mexican delights that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
From their signature tacos to their delectable burritos and tortas, Tacos El Bandido Express has something for everyone. Their Birria menu is a standout with options like Suaves Taco Birria, Dorados Taco Birria, and Handmade Corn Quesadilla Birria that are a must-try.
Customers rave about the quality and affordability of the food, with one patron praising the delicious flavors and variety offered. The cleanliness could use a bit of improvement, but the fantastic food more than makes up for it.
Personal favorites include the Birria Queso Taco Platter and the Asada Tacos, which are halal and bursting with authenticity. The carne asada fries and taco combos are also recommended for those looking for a satisfying meal at a great value.
So, if you're in the mood for some fantastic tacos and Mexican street food, look no further than Tacos El Bandido Express. With a diverse menu, friendly service, and unbeatable flavors, this spot is a gem in the heart of Tustin.

Food is really good. My wife an I both enjoyed our meal. I'd say, give it a try if you're in the area.

Other than Tacos Manuel we love coming here to get our Mexican food fix - especially for the street tacos! For the quality and price this is a very affordable spot. All protein offered is charged at the same price, unlike other places. All Except for newly added "Cecina for + $1." A month ago they updated their menu and pricing. They took off some items to condense the menu. The taco pricing used to be $2 each and now it is at $2.25. Despite the increase it is still cheaper than most taco spots in this area. This is not full service restaurant but a fast/casual one. When you walk in you'll see the menu board up behind the counter. When you're ready just place it with the staff at the cashier. They'll call out your number when your order is ready. All staff have been pleasant and courteous. The wait time hasn't been bad at all. I think the longest we had ever had to wait was about 15 minutes for take-out. We never dined in before but perhaps one day for the birria ramen! Reasons we love this spot: (1) Yummy tacos are topped with guacamole! Asada & carnitas is our fav. Flavorful meats! (2) Delish handmade corn quesadilla. (3) Burrito is packed full. Generous on the protein. (4) Condiment bar where you can grab/add your own toppings! - Cucumber slices, chopped onion/cilantro, lime, super spicy red salsa, and delish creamy Jalapeno salsa (FYI - I noticed the past 2 months it is spicier than usual) Taco Gobernador is good but IMO could use one more shrimp instead of 2. The item I would avoid getting here is the Fish Taco.

I love Chris for always making the most delicious food and being the best Owner! Great tasting food Lots of variety and Great Pricing

Delicious tacos with flavor that is through the roof and to the moon. This place is only lacking cleanliness. Tables take a minute to get wiped down but the food is ridiculously good.

This place is the best Halal Mexican restaurant in all of SoCal. We have been everywhere, but were completely blown away by how fresh, authentic and tasty each item was. Their Asada, Pollo and Birria are halal. We have never liked a place as much as this restaurant. Top things for us were the 1) Birria Queso Taco Platter (order the Consome aka the sauce to dip this in to on the side) 2) Asada Tacos on flour tortilla 3) Pollo Tacos on flour tortilla We will definitely be using them for catering also, such a find!

New favorite for Taco Tuesday just dropped, and it's a gem in Tustin. I initially ordered 4 before realizing my grave mistake and ended up chowing down 6 tacos with gusto. The salsas? Impeccable. The guac? You can taste the avocado. The meats? NOT DRY. No notes. Just amazing. My friend ordered a torta, and she's been craving it ever since. You also get an ample selection of cucumbers, lemons, and salsas. The guy at the front was friendly, and I appreciated the wanted posters on the walls. If you're in the area, this is a must try.

Sunday lunch, a few people dining in but plenty of seating. Ordered the carne asada fries and 2 tacos. All the meats are seasoned well and this place is overall a great value. The carne asada fries were 10 and the tacos were 2 each. I was surprised to see these prices in the area given everywhere else would charge more for the same amount of food. Would definitely recommend.

Solid taco spot in Tustin. I ordered a 3 taco combo ($12), which comes with 3 larger sized tacos, rice, and beans. I tried the chicken, carnitas, and cabeza tacos. The standout was definitely the cabeza, followed by the chicken. Carnitas are normally my favorite, but it was kind of dry here. Alternatively, if you order tacos a la carte, they're $2 each and are the smaller sized street tacos. There's also a salsa bar with the standard salsas and onion/cilantro mix. They offer sliced lemons here instead of limes. Service was friendly and food came out fresh and fast.