One of the most unique restaurants in Arizona not only features a blend of Chinese, Mexican, and Jamaican cuisines, but also includes a free, fresh-baked snickerdoodle cookie with each order. Chino Bandido in Phoenix offers a truly unparalleled dining experience that your taste buds will crave again and again.
Featured multiple times on the Food Network’s hit show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, Chino Bandido has made quite a name for itself since it first opened in 1990.
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The restaurant started off in the most humble way possible, setting up shop in a 1,000-square-foot building that could only seat 16 guests at a time.
Google/andrewjjeep Thanks to the unwavering support of the community, however, they were able to expand year by year, eventually acquiring a 6,000-square-foot building that’s just as much a hangout spot as it is a place to dine.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a restaurant with a menu more unique than that of Chino Bandido.
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Featuring a blend of Mexican and Asian cuisines (with a little Jamaican flair thrown in to keep things interesting), this innovative concept lets patrons chow down on everything from jerk chicken to quesadillas.
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The ordering process is simple: either opt for a rice bowl with one protein and one base, or go with a Chino Combo, which features two proteins and two bases.
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Proteins include carnitas, Chinese BBQ pork, teriyaki chicken, vegetarian options such as egg foo yung, and a variety of other flavor-packed options.
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Bases include several different types of rice (fried and steamed) as well as both black and refried beans.
Facebook/Chino Bandido You can also turn your Chino Combo into a burrito or quesadilla if desired, or build your own combo with one or two proteins and rice and/or beans. A la carte items are also available, as is a kids menu.
As if the restaurant didn’t have enough going for it already, every order comes with a free, fresh-baked snickerdoodle cookie!
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They are truly the best snickerdoodles you’ll ever eat, with crispy edges and a warm, buttery center that almost melts in your mouth.
Google/Charles Chan A special, rotating flavor cookie is offered on Saturdays, and seasonal cookies are available for holidays.
Please visit the Chino Bandido website or Facebook page for more information, including current hours and a full menu.
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Thanks to the unwavering support of the community, however, they were able to expand year by year, eventually acquiring a 6,000-square-foot building that’s just as much a hangout spot as it is a place to dine.
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You can also turn your Chino Combo into a burrito or quesadilla if desired, or build your own combo with one or two proteins and rice and/or beans. A la carte items are also available, as is a kids menu.
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A special, rotating flavor cookie is offered on Saturdays, and seasonal cookies are available for holidays.
Have you ever eaten at Chino Bandido? If so, was the cookie the best part of your meal? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby park where you can watch over 40 peacocks roam freely.
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Address: 310 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023, USA
