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Chino Bandido
Asian Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Phoenix
The folks at Food Network and Phoenix New Times like this place. Would you agree?
"I love getting the Jade Red Chicken or the Machaca in a quesadilla!"(24 Tips)
"... chicken, black beans, jerk fried rice, emerald chicken, snickerdoodles, chocolate..."(11 Tips)
"try the jerk chicken and the spicy jerk chicken fried rice."(9 Tips)
"1B/7 BLK JFR."(5 Tips)
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Christopher GallagaDecember 31, 2017They have a very light and respectful touch towards fusion that allows each cultures influence to remain distinct. Really nice char siu burrito, excellent chicken, jerk fried rice, all good
Maddie LivingstonMarch 16, 2013My family and I have been going here for over 20 years.. Almost since the day they opened! Great food! You will get addicted. Try jade red in a quesadilla too!!
Black beans are amazing! No place like Chino's anywhere I've travelled. I get here at least once whenever I'm in Phoenix. It's a hole in the wall that's been there for 20 years, with the same menu.
Anthony DuranJanuary 23, 2017Hell Yes! Delicious food because it's an awesome concept to combine two of the world's best flavors. Easy way of ordering but if it's your first time the staff are very friendly and helpful!
Cosmo ShepherdApril 7, 2017I have eaten at 4 other restaurants that Guy Fieri featured on his show and they were all pretty disappointing. Chino's is a great exception. Everything I have had here is 👌
Jade Red Chicken and Emerald Chicken are delicious! The Cuban black beans are exquisite! I come here every Friday it’s that good
Sara Ziolkowski-BredesonApril 15, 2014Been wanting to try this place for years! Lived up to my expectations. Kind of a hole in the wall, but the people are incredibly friendly and helpful and the food was good. We'll definitely return!
Kelly NishFebruary 13, 2013My boyfriend LOVES this place! He dragged me here & I fell in love. Atmosphere is ok, but the food is great "pig out" food! Enchiladas & fried rice in one entree! I'm vegetarian & I was able to eat.
Gilbert GarciaMay 10, 2016First time visitor but the staff was friendly and helpful. Jade chicken was good, not too spicy. The wife would have hoed the place was a little cleaner but all and all very pleased.
allie bloomfieldFebruary 15, 2013An impeccably unorthodox mix, this place meshes mexican and chinese food and creates delicious meals like jade red chicken quesadillas with black beans and rice. Don't knock it 'til you try it!- The obvious standouts are the ever-popular Jade Red chicken and sweetly delicious Snickerdoodles, but there isn't much on the menu not worth sampling. Great service, impossibly good food.
Jacquie MarieNovember 9, 2012told her it was my first time and she bombarded me with yummy samples! emerald chicken tastes like ginger and green onion, and jade chicken is sooooo good! jerk fried rice yummmyyy! dont judge!
Melissa HernandezJuly 5, 2015The Emerald chicken is so yummy and flavorful! That ginger & green onion sauce! ♡
Delete AccountMay 14, 2016The food was amazing! The Chinese/Mexican twist is perfect for our family. I love Chinese, husband loves Mexican.
Get a combo with a quesadilla. I prefer the Chinese pork in the bowl and the jerk chicken in the quesadilla. And the pork jerk fried rice is delish!
Laine WymanDecember 2, 2014Love the Red Jade Chicken! It is a fun place with a lot of character. The ordering can be a little overwhelming but staff are happy to help.- Cecil DanielDecember 17, 2015If you're feeling particularly hungry, get the two sides plus one of the rice flavors and beans! There's so much to mix and match.
- Jade red chicken, black beans, jerk fried rice, emerald chicken, snickerdoodles, chocolate volcano cookies — everything is amazing!
I have been going to Chino for several years, Jade Red & Black Beans are always my standards. Recently discovered a Chile Relleno in a burrito... Pancho Panda you have blown my mind!- An Arizona icon. Enough said. No matter what you try, somehow it always appeals to your taste buds. A must visit at least once, then you are hooked!
Alyssa HirschApril 24, 2015Been going here since I was a kid and I've never been disappointed. My favorite things are the jade red chicken and their quesadillas.
Matthew DillnerMarch 2, 2014Fusion!!!! Do red Jane Chicken in a burrito. Then Emerald Chicken in a quesidilla. Do the fusion for the real deal
- Jace GoodmillerFebruary 15, 2013This place is amazing! Great service and awesome food. I recommend Jade Red Chicken and BBQ Pork Quesadilla (have to eat it with plum sauce though).
CeCe WilkenSeptember 14, 2015Carnitas quesadilla with black beans and jerk fried rice! Emerald chicken is legit. Snickerdoodle cookies are to die for.
Kali waileyApril 7, 2015The food is amazing, my favorite is jade red chicken, emerald chicken quesadilla, and black beans, no rice. Sooooo good!!!!
BillyAugust 8, 2014What's not to love? Such an amazing wreck of Asian and Latin cuisines all together on the same plate. I love it.
Amanda PetruSeptember 7, 2012Make sure to do a chinese/mexican combo.... Dont just get all of one or the other like a rookie. The chile relleno is great and the machaca beef is great too.
Paige DiPasqualeJanuary 29, 2012The best thing about this place besides the food is the fact that people of all cultures, all ethnicities love eating here. It's amazing that this food appeals to such a broad spectrum of people! Woot
Jeremy KDecember 16, 2014Is it more of a Mexinese... Or is it a bit more Chinexican? Honestly I can't decide. But it's good food and a divey atmosphere. Perfect.
Don't get discouraged if the ordering system seems complicated. The friendly staff with walk you through it and even give you tasty samples. The great food is well worth the effort!
Great food! Don't be fooled by the outside, the food you find inside is incredible. Try the vegetable quesadilla. Healthyish and yummy!!- Brent MetzlerAugust 22, 2016The best part of Chino Bandido is that you get to chose 2 different meats, and a rice and beans for your sides.
Monte TuckerSeptember 2, 2016Great staff. The free cookies are good enough to make you want to go back just for the cookie.
Sean MaschueMay 3, 2021Above all the people here are great. Friendly patient staff.Jade chicken, chile relleno, and jerk rice.
For those with island palates, try the Chinese BBQ, Emerald Chicken or the Carnitas (think Kalau Pork & Lomi Lomi intertwined). But in the end, it's *really* all about the Snickerdoodle.- Craig MJune 14, 2015Best chile relleno and Cuban black beans you will ever find... everything else is also great.
Phoenix New TimesJanuary 9, 2012Best of Phoenix Winner 2011: Best Mexican Fusion. If you’re feeling for some Chinese and Mexican cuisines, Chino Bandido is the perfect combo. Read more- The menus are a confusing pain in the ass to fill out but the food is epic. EVERYTHING is delicious!
- I love getting the Jade Red Chicken or the Machaca in a quesadilla! The cheese balances out the spice very well. Yum!
Robert FisherMay 22, 2012I'm from Texas and I came here with a friend who lives here. If you wanna try something mind-blowing, GET THE EMERALD CHICKEN.
Nurse EricMay 23, 2017Everything's good here. Sorry about the photo. Can't ever remember to take one before I'm finished. Soooooo Good!
Alexandra PriestMay 6, 2014If you're new thy will give you samples, there's so many options it's nice to narrow it down!- Sara Ziolkowski-BredesonApril 15, 2014My combo of choice...Jade Red Chicken, Carnitas Burrito, fried rice & beans. Mmm!
Double jade red chicken, refried beans, and rice - it's been my only order for 15+ years!- Doug ArmstrongFebruary 27, 2016As always the food was GREAT!!! A neighborhood hole in the wall place that has never disappointed.
Dustin DayNovember 18, 2010try the samples before eating if you have never been. My favorite is the jerk chicken burrito and Volcano cookies on the weekends! (alternating) Read more
JetzNYMay 18, 2017Besides the Black Beans & Low Prices Every Item I had tasted was Nothing But Onion .....I found myself having to pile on condiments for taste
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Asian & Mexican food fusion restaurant offering tons of unique options such as Chinese vegetable quesadilla, Egg Foo Yung burrito, etc.
Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Sun
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(602) 375-3639
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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