Chino Bandido

I have been going to Chino's for 25+ years. It is a super funky mix of food in a casual dining atmosphere. If you like funky try it out. They offer samples so you can try a couple things and mix it up. I always order the 8B/7Q with jerk fried rice and black beans. The jade chicken and Jen red pork are go to dishes however you get them.

This is a place you must visit Arizona classic Mexican and Chinese food fusion. I really enjoy this place don’t be intimidated by the line it is always busy but the staff is hardworking and positive they always make the food so perfect and fresh. The line is always worth the wait and now they have a new bigger location even better.

Chino Bandido offers a unique culinary experience, blending Asian and Mexican flavors seamlessly. The fusion of dishes like Jade Red Chicken and Jerk Fried Rice is creative and flavorful. The casual atmosphere adds to the charm, making it a must-try for those seeking something beyond traditional cuisine. Chino Bandido not only delights the taste buds but also offers great value for money. The prices are reasonable, considering the generous portions.

We’ve been going to Chino’s for many years. Food is still pretty good but seems to have slipped in quality some. We are not that crazy about their new location. It is way too noisy for dining in the restaurant and the line is always in the way of maneuvering around the place. Talked to many friends and they like the prior location a lot more.

This place is one of those things you never knew should exist, but once you've tried it you question how it ever couldn't have existed. I love this place! Best food you never knew you needed in your life. We're so fortunate to be able to have this right here! It's not just a good idea. It's also great food and great people!

Flew down in a small plane with a friend from the area, and tried out Chino Bandido. He raved about it, and I wanted to give it a shot, since it was featured on DDD. Having personally appeared on an episode of DDD at a friend's restaurant, I'm a fan of DDD places. The menu was a little confusing, as it wasn't exactly clear what sides/amounts came with what items. I'm sure for locals, and those who frequent this place, it's less confusing. Staff was pretty friendly, but didn't necessarily go out of their way to explain things when asked. Food wait time was normal. The food was perfectly acceptable. I wasn't wowed. I got the jerk chicken, and the jade red chicken. My friend got the Pollo Diablo. Both the jerk and Diablo chicken were supposed to be the most spicy, but I didn't think either one was particularly spicy. The Jade Red almost had more spice. Considering the hype, I was a little let down. The food was good, but it wasn't amazing. None of the flavor profiles really stood out. After a while it all just kind of blended together. The cookies were a little old/stale. We got there right at opening. Maybe some of the stuff was leftover from the day before. Rumor is the restaurant is different than when it appeared on DDD. Allegedly, the owner divorced/remarried. One wife got the original recopies featured on DDD, and the other wife got the restaurant and name. In summary - it was good, but not amazing. I might eat there again if I flew back to the area, but I would also probably look for other featured restaurants in the area. Unlike MayMoes in Logan UT, I wouldn't fly in just for this.

Bringing back the original Chino's experience! I went today and for the the first time in ages the portion sizes were back to what I remember from my high school years in the 2000s. After being underwhelmed for over a decade I was so happy to eat my combo plate. The only downside...cookie wasn't soft. Bit too crunchy for the Chino standard.

I usually never have a problem when eating here but the last two times my red jade pork (in the photo) and the re jade chicken have been dry and extremely chewy and hard to eat threw and today was that today again idk what’s been going on lately but it makes it not worth the high price and I hardly come because of it