Shane Kalyn (New art at Bandidas)
Shane Kalyn (New art at Bandidas)


Foxes, bears, birds, mountains. Shane Kalyn first showed his work here at Bandidas back in 2015, and we’re so happy to have his wildlife photography back on our walls.
Since he was here last, Shane has teamed up with The Canid Project (thecanidproject.com), a small animal welfare non-profit and will be co-leading canid-based conservation photography workshops starting in the summer of 2019.

Read More
The Burrowshane kalyn, photography, east van art, british columbia, artist, Vancouver artists, vancouver photography, Commercial drive, Vancouver, wildlife, wildlife photography
"Rorschach Fruit" Tee in support of DEWC
"Rorschach Fruit" Tee in support of DEWC

Another t-shirt just arrived at Bandidas, and some actual Bandidas food went into the making on this t-shirt. Designed by Steph Gwynne, this new print is called “Rorschach Fruit". Steph explains, “it’s a play on the Rorschach inkblot tests. I actually used the vegetables/fruits to make the print print, cutting them in half and pressing them into the ink.

Read More
The Burrow
Hollis Nelson (New Art at Bandidas)
Hollis Nelson (New Art at Bandidas)

Hollis has been a part of the Bandidas community for a very long time. She was a server/bartender here for almost 5 years, and we’ve collaborated on several artistic projects since. We could not be happier to have her unique canvasses and wearable art on our walls.

Read More
Art RotationThe Burrow
$6703 raised on National Indigenous Peoples Day
$6703 raised on National Indigenous Peoples Day

We’ve wrapped up another successful fundraising day at Bandidas--our first fundraiser marking National Indigenous Peoples Day--and we’ll continue to raise funds for the next month. We believe that any valuable effort for environmental protection must include meaningful dialogue with and leadership from indigenous peoples.

Read More
FundraiserThe BurrowNIPD, NIPD 2018, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Vancouver, Bandidas Taqueria, #NIPDBandidas, fundraiser, earnest ice cream, Tanya P Johnson, Cody Lecoy
National Indigenous Peoples Day Art Show
National Indigenous Peoples Day Art Show

The art show for this event features Cody Lecoy, a local artist of Okanagan and Esquimalt ancestry. His work can currently be found all across our north wall, and the pieces are priced individually. Inquire at codyplecoy@gmail.com about prices.

Read More
Fundraiser, Art ShowThe Burrowart show, national indigenous peoples day, NIPD, #nipdbandidas, cody lecoy, Tanya P Johnson, Fanny Aisha, no tanker traffic, no pipelines, oil spill, fundraiser, community fundraiser, Bandidas Taqueria, bandidas art, vancouver artists, vancouver art, first nations, raven trust
National Indigenous Peoples Day Fundraiser & Art Show
National Indigenous Peoples Day Fundraiser & Art Show

We've wanted to mark NIPD at Bandidas for many years, but have struggled with how best to execute an event. As white business owners, we’ve often felt unsure of how to be effective allies, and the desire to do things perfectly can often keep us from acting.

Read More
Art Show, FundraiserThe BurrowNIPD, indigenous issues, indigenous peoples, national indigenous peoples day, fundraiser, community, community fundraiser, commercial drive, heiltsuk nation, kinder morgan, Stop Kinder Morgan, raven trust, art show, indigenous art
$6866 Raised on Earth Day 2018
$6866 Raised on Earth Day 2018

Earth Day (April 22nd) 2018 was our most successful fundraiser yet! Thanks to everyone who came to eat that day, and to the many of you who donated beyond your bill amount--we almost doubled what we raised last year!

Read More
FundraiserThe Burrowearth day, earth day 2018, #earthdaybandidas, student art show, Stratford Hall, charles dicken elementary, Mount Pleasant Elementary, Island Discover Learning Centre, Victory Gardens, Earnest Ice Cream, Hoyne, Strange Fellows, Stanley Park Brewing, The Classroom Gardener, Raven Trust, heiltsuk nation, Stop Kinder Morgan, protect the inlet Comment
Earth Day 2018 Student Art Show
Earth Day 2018 Student Art Show

Alongside our Earth Day Fundraiser (April 22nd), we've hung over 200 pieces of student art work. When taking action on Earth Day, it's important to us to consider youth voices. It's the younger generation who we are responsible to, and it is they who will ultimately be handed the continued work of environmental conservation and restoration. We believe it's important to engage these youth voices, and are blown away by what the colourful and insightful collection these students have created. 

Read More
Art Show, FundraiserThe Burrowearth day, earth day 2018, #earthdaybandidas, student art show, art show, east vancouver students
$3,625 raised on International Women’s Day
$3,625 raised on International Women’s Day

Thanks to everyone who came out to eat at Bandidas and support the fundraising effort on International Women’s Day! On March 8th, we donated 100% of our profits to various local and national organizations which serve women (we use an inclusive definition of the term “women”). We asked our customers and community to vote for how they’d like to see the funds distributed.

Read More
Art Show, FundraiserThe BurrowInternational Women's Day, iwd2018, #IWDBandidas, #bandidastaqueria, feminist, feminist art show, community fundraiser, commercial drive, east vancouver, jagmeet singh, DEWC, downtown eastside women's centre, WAVAW, Safeteen, Sheway, Egale Canada, Native Women's Association of Canada, Canadian Council of Muslim Women
Announcing: International Women's Day Fundraiser & Art ShoW
Announcing: International Women's Day Fundraiser & Art ShoW

As a thriving female-owned business, it’s important for us to participate in a meaningful way in the International Women’s Day effort. By empowering  women* we can begin to cultivate a culture of equality that benefits the whole community.

Read More
Art Show, FundraiserThe BurrowIWD, IWD2018, International Women's Day, March 8, #IWDBandidas, bandidas taqueria, feminist, feminist art show, steph gwynne, WAVAW, Safe Teen, downtown eastside women's centre, Sheway, Equal Voice, Canadian Council of Muslim Women, Native Women's Association of Canada, Egale Canada, Shoko Sumiya, Lenslie Vargas, Laurence Patenuade, Commercial Drive, East Vancouver, east van art
Staff Art Show
Staff Art Show

We are stoked to present this art show from our very own Bandidas family. We've had staff artists show their work before, but never in a multi-artist show. Eight of our beloved staff are exhibiting their art at Bandidas until March 7th. Scroll through to see a glimpse of their work, and come by the restaurant to claim a piece for yourself.

Read More
Art ShowThe Burrow#bandidastaqueria, #bandidasartshow, Steph Gwynne, Kayla Drobot, Maely Doyon Sargent, Melanie Evelyn, Jesse Ross, Tyler Holman, Alyssa Dusevic, Bandidas Art, Vancouver artists