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Bandera in Scottsdale is a three star American restaurant. This inexpensive restaurant is located in the Central neighborhood, and is one of the popular eateries in the district. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. Diners found the food very good (i had their famous roasted chicken). The service is excellent.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding food for a decent price. You can get a good bottle of wine for $30 to $40. Try doing that at Maestro's. Lots of compliments from other Yelpers on the cornbread, but it's a little too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were on our way to the Pink Pony only to find it closed down...so sad another tradition gone...thanks economy! Luckily Bandera is alive and kicking...this place was packed...hostess told us it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A MUST, every time I go to Scottsdale! The best "Mashed Potatoes" you have ever tasted. I haven't figured out what is chopped up in them, but they are heavenly!The rib and chicken combo is our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The cornbread is fantastic! It is a MUST HAVE! Be prepared to wait for a table (during peak dinner hours), but the wait has never been more than 15 minutes. The BBQ is unique and the portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent. Used to be one of our regular bike night stops several years ago. A small bribe could get you a quick table back then but HOG parking had to be at Myron's place down the street. I still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been yearning to try Bandera for the longest time and decided Saturday afternoon was the perfect treat since I was good all week and it's a date night. We got there at approx 5pm and they got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So it's been almost 3 years since a friend of mine told me this place was not so great so I never went. Finally after all this time we decided to give it a shot. What a shame we waited so long! The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Houston's, but with a less extensive menu...that's what people say about this place.And they are right...to an extent...so that probably explains why I actually like the place:)The Beautiful Carin and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my fav's- They also have stores in Los Altos and Sacto. I used to be stuck on the Chicken, but now it's the steak and enchiladas- If it's in season, be sure to have some of the cold vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome cornbread for a starter. Wifey had a great chicken salad where they use real grilled chicken instead of that weird chicken breast stuff that's at most places. I had the filet and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Scottsdale has some pretty standard restaurants I could find back in CA: Mastro's, Morton's, Ruth's Chris, Wildfish, etc. Bandera was a safe choice for dinner and I was pleasantly surprised to find...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I checked this place out pre-Cinco de Mayo last night based on its pretty darn decent Yelp reviews, and I wasn't disappointed! Even my coworkers were impressed with my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Back in the day", I went here a couple of times. My old girlfriend really liked this place, and admittedly, I was forced into going.Just between you and me, I thought this place was pretty overrated...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a GREAT place with a warm, friendly , classy atmosphere. the lighting is perfect.....Bandera gets it!! definitely a cool, but un-pretentious vibethey deliver in the food & drink department ....
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to go to Bandera to start my evening off. I've had there dinners in the past, but the most memorable food item there is their Dip Duo with Tortilla chips and their yummy Mojitos. Bandera is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, the skillet made cornbread definitely lived up to the hype! It is SO GOOD, a crunchy sweet crust on top, a savory, almost muffin like inside that is filled with cheddar cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs were outstanding. The cole slaw was unique AND good. I was excited about the chicken, but it didn't deliver. It was good, but definitely not "The best rotisserie chicken on the planet" as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is this the best restaurant in Olde Town? Maybe.Great service, beautiful ambience. Great place for a date. Rotiserrie chicken with the rice is my favorite dish. It is just so damm good. Not over...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Everything I've tried at Bandera has been delicious. The rotisserie chicken is especially outstanding. I found it slightly pricey for what it was, but overall probably worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the trendier places in Old Town Scottsdale seem to draw a progressive crowd. Of course, this being Arizona, that means that only half the crowd is armed. Bandara is such a place. I was greeted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you looking for the ultimate cornbread? Order the cornbread skillet (last time I ate it was $4 for a 5" or 6") and you'll search no more! I began my ventures here on the recommendation of a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a fabulous restaurant! We were greeted with big smiles as we walked in the door. 20 minute wait on Friday night was great. Cocktails were wonderful...Bartender knew what he was doing.Our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it back to Banderas to actually dine in the restaurant. I am still dreaming of the macho salad... I think I am in love! This salad is so good it has Roasted Chicken, Avocado, Chopped...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
8 things i love about you bandera:1. your welcoming atmosphere - thank you for opening your kitchen doors to us - literally! walking through it made me feel like you had nothing to hide and everything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great quality food and the service is great. I would go back again.Only reason I gave a four star vs five is the price -- it's pretty expensive for what it is...but still good nevertheless.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Bandera. I really LOVE their cornbread. Best dang cornbread I've ever had. I dream about it in fact. Food is always great, service is usually great as well. Great place to take...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I first went to this place on a business trip with my colleagues. It is a great place. A somewhat classier restaurant though I got in, in warm ups and a t-shirt (after paintballing). At night it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of reviews for Bandera, so I'll keep it simple. If you like cornbread, you have to try theirs! But schedule time for the gym the next day...trust me on this one! Enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of Bandera's food, atmosphere and location. I have been dining here for years and always enjoy myself. The employees seem to take great pride in this place, and so should we. Try the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, not every place has to be The French Laundry. Everyone needs restaurants in their little black book that are just always a solid experience.Bandera reminds me of Houstons (same owners?) and has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come to Phoenix to visit my friend over the past 4 years, I always want to eat here. It's excellent. A chain? Not sure....The cornbread and artichoke is excellent (the best artichoke my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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My group of four waited 50 minutes to be sat here- which is my only qualm really. They start you off with grilled french bread. I had the prime rib to follow and loved every second of it! The mashed potatoes...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let your nose lead the way....This is one of the few restaurants that can draw you in by olfactory senses alone, thanks to a giant outside rotisserie that seems to excite your senses and it only gets...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: You know what, I'm changing my stars to 5 for this guy, I just like it that much, really good food, really friendly folks. Yes, you're 5 star Bandera.****Great atmosphere, great eating, great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last year, the group I was with and I tried everything on the menu. Or so it seemed. Or so I remember. I don't know; I was drunk. I do remember, however, that their prime rib was awesome! I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just GREAT. Have been coming here for a many years it is very well managed, the food - all of it is in some way special even the cheeseburgers are oblong very tasty and served on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best, most consistent restaurants in Scottsdale. I am a foodie who loves small independent-owned restaurants but there are always exceptions. This place is one of them. Don't follow...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Ok, but not just the ribs. The ceasar salad is delish. The cornbread is sweet and spicy (i think jalepenos). Not to mention the service is friendly, personal and NOT pushy! Our server's name was Miles... I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the best rotisserie chicken ever in this restaurant. Don't really know their secret but even with white meat, it's so tender and full of flavor! You'll feel relaxed there, the waiters are so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time, I dated a much, much older man. And we always came to Bandera for dinner and would have deep conversations about life. Well, maybe our conversations weren't thaaat meaningful, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: It's dark here. You may have to squint to see your food, or your date for that matter. The wait staff is friendly, although not very educated on wine pairings. Good thing I had my date to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight I had an excellent meal at Bandera.The jalapeo queso dip appetizer was quite tasty. My rotisserie chicken sandwich was the best chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. The chicken was tender, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With Ra Next door, I think this is restaurant alley. Bandera came as a recommendation and the prices were not too bad. 25 for some pretty good prime rib isn't too bad especially when you can expense...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ordinarily, I hate chain restaurants. But, this one wins me over. Is it the fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice for their greyhounds? The cornbread served in a mini-skillet? The fabulous cheese dip...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't feel like I use the word "succulent" often enough in day-to-day conversation. I use it to describe Bandera. First off, I didn't even know it was a chain. And I say to that, whatever, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was at Bandera OJ Simpson was being chased down an LA freeway, so it was time to revisit this downtown Scottsdale favorite. A friend took me for my birthday, and I was surprisingly let...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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If you are yearning for the best skillet cornbread, visit Bandera! I was recently diagnosed with lactose-intolerance, but this is not the reason I've stopped going to Bandera for my cornbread fix... no, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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this place is known for their rotissery chx. interior is very houstons like...since they own bandera. dark. with lots of wood. their ceasar salad is awsome too.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jalapeno cornbread....yummmmmy. Known for rotiserrie chicken and it is quite good and so is the rest of the menu. I could get full on the cornbread and be fat and happy and ready to go. There...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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Located at 3821 N. Scottsdale Rd, it's easy to find. Their secret ingredient to their cookingis a wood burning rotisserie that roasts whole chickens; other signatures includes enchiladas, apple cured...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fast service, great atmpsphere, and corn bread that I am STILL dreaming about. Seriously now....this is the best corn bread on the planet. Next time I might just order a plate of it for dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: 2/9/06Hmm..... the portions seems a little smaller, the prices seemed a little higher, and the chicken was not as juicy as I remembered. Maybe it was an off night? I hope so....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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Once you've gotten a whiff of the wood-roasted chickens turning on the rotisseries in Bandera's back-of-the-building, open-air stone oven, you'll know exactly what to order when you finally get seated at this...
frommers.com - user review
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for a down-home meat and potatoes meal, head for bandera's. this casual eatery offers guests a selection of tasty beef, chicken and fish as well as salads and side dishes. their specialties include savory...
10best.com - user review
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operated by the houston's organization, this happening restaurant is not only known for its terrific rotisserie-roasted chicken, but as a great place to gather for a friendly drink, or a full meal. besides the...
wcities.com - user review
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the rotisserie chickens roasting in the window serve as a live-action advertisement for the house specialty. in addition to poultry, this high-energy little spot offers a changing selection of fresh fish and...
gayot.com - user review
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From start to finish, this restaurant did not disapoint. The service was excellent, the food outstanding and the atmosphere relaxing. Our waitress was knowledgable and helpful. We navigated through
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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a sign at the door promises fast service. they mean it! the food was very good (i had their famous roasted chicken) and the decor quite cozy, but we were in and out of there in less than 40 minutes on a busy...
fodors.com - user review
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if you're looking for a quick, tasty dinner before a night out on the town, try this casual, high-volume spot. the weekly menu includes wonderfully moist and meaty rotisserie chicken; you'll see the birds...
nytimes.com - user review
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delicious comfort food in a high-energy setting...
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