Birria Specials
Quesa Taco Birria
$4.00
100% Zabiha Halal Certified
Halal Mexicanin Tustinmade by hand.
We've been serving up birria, Bandido fries, and street tacos on handmade corn tortillas since 2017. Come see why Tustin won't stop talking about us.
2017
Since
Tustin
Newport Ave
Halal
Zabiha
Why order from El Bandido Express
100% Zabiha Halal
Every cut of meat we serve is Zabiha halal. No exceptions, no separate menu.
Handmade Daily
Corn tortillas pressed by hand and birria prepared in-house every morning.
Serving Tustin Since 2017
Our kitchen on Newport Ave has been feeding the neighborhood for years.
Delivery & Pickup
Order on DoorDash or UberEats, or call ahead and pick it up hot at the counter.
Fan Favorites
The Hits Everyone Orders
Two dishes built our reputation. See why the whole neighborhood keeps coming back.
Signature
Bandido Fries
Al pastor, chorizo, cheese, grilled onion & dressing.
$14.50
Every Tuesday
Street Tacos
Handmade corn tortillas, guacamole, your choice of halal meat.
$1.50
Halal Meats
Choose Your Protein
Every cut is 100% Zabiha Halal, grilled, braised, or charred to order.
AsadaChickenBirriaBurger MeatChorizoCabezaPastorCarnitasPolloCecina (+$1.00)Suadero
La Carta
A Taste of the Menu
Six of the plates Tustin orders most. The full menu has over sixty items, from birria, tacos and burritos to quesadillas, loaded fries, burgers and sides.
Birria Specials
3 Taco Combo
Rice, beans, consomé. Add cheese +$1.50.
$13.50
Birria Specials
Ramen Birria
$10.00
Tacos & Burritos
Cali Burrito
Asada, fries, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo.
$12.00
Quesadillas & Loaded Fries
Bandido Fries
Al pastor, chorizo, cheese, grilled onion, dressing.
$14.50
Quesadillas & Loaded Fries
Birria Fries
Cheese, meat, guacamole, onion, cilantro.
$14.00
Now Booking
We Cater.
Halal catering for events, meetings, weddings and parties across Tustin and Orange County. From taco bars to full birria feasts, we build the menu around you.
See catering details(714) 553-3320
Call to plan your event
Good to Know
Questions We Get Asked
- Is everything on the menu halal?
- Yes. Every meat we serve is 100% Zabiha halal: asada, chicken, birria, pastor, chorizo, carnitas, cabeza, suadero and cecina. There is no non-halal meat in our kitchen.
- Where are you located?
- 13812 Newport Ave, Suite 107, Tustin, CA 92780. We're on Newport Ave, easy to reach from Santa Ana, Irvine and Orange.
- Can I get it delivered?
- Yes. We're on DoorDash and UberEats. You can also call us to place a pickup order and grab it straight off the grill.
- Do you cater events?
- Yes. From taco bars to full birria feasts, we build the menu around your event. Call (714) 553-3320 and we'll put it together with you.
- What should I order first?
- Start with the birria: soft, crispy or quesa tacos with consomé on the side. If you want the plate everyone photographs, get the Bandido fries.
- Are there vegetarian options?
- Yes. Bean and cheese burritos, potato flautas, cheese quesadillas and rice-and-bean sides are all available without meat.