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Bandolero To Open May 24

Chef Mike Isabella's second restaurant will open at 3241 M Street next week.

Bandolero, the much-hyped, Mexican-inspired second restaurant of Top Chef star Mike Isabella will open on May 24 at 3241 M St. The new Georgetown restaurant will fill the space .

Bandolero will feature a "Day of the Dead" decor style and modern Mexican small-plates. Design firm Streetsense helped Isabella execute his vision for a space that is dark, cool and cemetary-esque.

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As for food, Bandolero will be a place where "you can get tacos, margaritas all day long" .

“When I go out for Mexican food, I want lots of tacos and strong margaritas. Bandolero will have a wide selection of both,” said Chef/Partner, Mike Isabella in a press release.

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The 5,000 square-foot space can seat up to 180 on two levels. According to a press release the two floors offer slightly different dining atmospheres:

The first floor seats more than 100, including a loud, edgy 18-seat bar front, 20 seats for bar dining, and 10 seats at a cozy chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen. The second floor seats 68, including a large communal table facing a picture window that overlooks M Street.

Reservations are now available through CityEats for dinner beginning May 24.

Bandolero is owned by Pure Hospitality LLC, including Jonathan Umbel, who owned Hook and still operates .


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