In the deserts of Arizona, the story follows a charismatic bandit known as the Cisco Kid. This charming and clever outlaw has managed to outwit the law time and again, becoming a folk hero among the locals. He enjoys his freedom and camaraderie with the town's people while easily eluding capture due to his wit and charm. The Kid’s nemesis, Sergeant Mickey Dunn, is determined to bring him to justice, and he sets up an elaborate plan to trap the elusive bandit. The tension between these two forces underpins the narrative, creating a suspenseful atmosphere throughout the film's early sequences.

Meanwhile, the Cisco Kid's romantic interest, Tonia Maria, complicates matters as her loyalties are tested when she becomes enamored with both the Kid and the idea of wealth and security. As the story progresses, her true intentions become pivotal to the unfolding events. She finds herself torn between her affection for the Kid and the allure of a more stable life promised by Sergeant Dunn. The dynamics between these characters build towards a climax that reveals much about their true natures and foreshadows the ultimate showdown between law and lawlessness. The setting of wide-open Arizona landscapes adds to the grandeur and isolation felt by these individuals tangled in their personal dilemmas.