Sandbar Mexican Grill hits the mark for a standard suburban bar catering to a specific crowd. I met a high school friend here to drink some beer, watch sports, look at pretty people, and catch up on things. That is the point of this establishment in the Lowe's center on Ray Road near Interstate 10 in Chandler.
The restaurant is rather large with two massive bars dominating the interior and covered patio. Most of the area is partially open to the outside including a corn hole area and contributing to the frat house feel of the place. We chose to sit inside, but it was tough to find a spot quiet enough for conversation. Sandbar is a great place to go when you do not want to talk.
We had some beer and upgraded the chips and salsa to a queso dip. The chips were good, but the salsa was a bit mild for the area. Our queso was also somewhat bland and quickly congealed. The beer was cold and the servers were really nice and helpful, and the environment was nice with lots of happy people enjoying themselves.
Overall, Sandbar hits the target of being a standard bar for current and former frat boys in suburban Chandler. It seems designed for peak party crowds and probably excels at that. Quiet drinks with old friends may not be the best, but we both left with a smile on our face!