We stopped in for late lunch/early dinner and the place was nearly empty but the staff was busy. The place had only been open less than a week and they were working on improvements in the bar area. Our waitress, Luce, was awesome and took great care of us. The chips and salsa was good, fairly standard except for a style of pico that was are of onions, mushrooms, cilantro and lime which was on the savory side and very good. Our son ordered French fries, the husband had the Carne Asada Y Mas with enchilada and I had the Carne Asada Y Mas with a taco. The enchilada and taco were good, nothing to crave but the carne asada was a different story! The meat was extremely tender and marinated and cooked to perfection. It was a complemented by home style refried beans and rice. We were a bit disappointed that the carne asada didn't come with tortillas as it does in most places but it's easily ordered as a side. We decided to end the meal with a sweet treat and ordered their deep fried ice cream to share as it definitely did not disappoint. Overall, the prices were reasonable, the food was filling and tasty and the service was great, we will be back for sure. read more

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We ordered their signature " Carbonado" for 2. The meat was all dry and thin.1/4" Chicken, dry and cold Chorizo, Tough Asada, and pork. The only edible part was the grilled Corn and Pineapple. read more

I was a little skeptical going here because of some of the reviews I read about the place. The food itself was really good but it is a little pricey for what you get. read more

!Warning! You maybe overcharged for dinner prices when you order for lunch. It's kind of disappointing because we were happy with the food, but we ended up with surprises in our bill. Specifically we ordered the fajitas which were listed for $13.90 for lunch and when the bill came they changed us $25. We asked if this was correct and they said that we don't do the lunch fajitas on Saturday and also there is a extra $5 for mixing beef and ship. None of this was mentioned to us when we placed the order. We thought we missed this in the menu so we paid, left a good tip and when our way. As I'm writing this review, I double checked the menu photos and there is no note about lunch prices not being valid on the weekend (you can even place an order online for the lunch price). I'm fine if the price is $25 just make it clear in the menu so that there aren't surprises when the bill comes. Another issue is that the toilet in the mens room has no door. Other than that, the food was good overall, papa loca could have a bit more meat in my opinion. Service was good outside of the pricing issue, the atmosphere was pretty relaxed. read more

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This location is a must skip for dinner. We had 4 different meals and only one was edible. The sides, rice and beans were solid. Drinks great, app we got was definitely off, hot cheese and cold meat. Price was crazy high for what we ordered. If you stop here, it's cold chips and mystery meat. read more

REALLY wanted to like this place Unfortunately it reminded me of the resort restaurant when we visited Mazatlan that caters to white folk. Not a whole lot of flavor but kids and old people love it. The dining room was absolutely empty at 5pm on a Sunday, holiday weekend so I'm guessing maybe this isn't a favorite of the locals either. The Good: Hubby enjoyed the enchiladas & crispy tacos Fresh produce The Bad: Didn't care for the shredded beef or the crispy shell it came in. The So-so: Chips & Salsa Rice & beans read more

Al Carbon - a dining room with chairs and tables - Seafood Near Me - McCleary, Washington

There is so much potential for this place, but it's just average at present. It is literally the only restaurant in town besides the Bear's Den and the only "bar." The quality was better when it first opened and now it feels like they are just getting by. The staff are very nice, but there are usually only a couple working so they are bartending, bussing, and probably cooking. As others have mentioned, since the initial makeover of new floors, they haven't done much. The food is hit or miss and on the expensive side. We go periodically because, again, only place in town but choose more often to go to Olympia or Elma. read more

Best torta I've had since I can remember. Nice clean restaurant and not too pricey or busy. Friendly staff definitely worth a revisit.

Good good and reasonable Prices. Zero ambiance - and staff with minimal interactions. read more

First off violating a mask mandate. States on the door you don't have to wear a mask. Strike one. Floors greasy. Strike two. Unmasked waitress 3 ft from my face talking while palming the top of my water glass... Strike three. Blatant disregard for customers safety. Even if you don't think masks help, it's a public place of business. Wear the mask. Clean your greasy floors and for gods sake, keep your hand off the rim of glasses that people are going to drink from. Seriously, my straw was between her fingers. Epic fail. read more

What a great place to eat! Very good authentic mexican food. I have tried several things on the menu and everything is delicious. They even have great drinks! read more

Terrible food. Was told it was an authentic mexican food steakhouse. For the price, what you got , I will never go back. Authentic mean no prepacked taco shells, no prepackaged tostada shells. The cheapest thing you can serve is rice and beans, hardly any on the plate. Chicken had tomatoe taste to it, not good at all. $19.99 for a combination plate, 3 items I would expect to be full when I leave. Not here. Food was not hot. read more

2nd time ordering to go first time completing the wrong order next time my wife got more chicken on her 5" soft taco then i did with a arose con pollo chicken and rice there was more mushrooms then there was chicken just a 1/3 of a cup So i called al carbon and the lady on the phone lied to me multiple times told me they have two cooks because they cook things differently so i asked when the other cook works and maria told me the other cook works wed though sun after noon the funny thing it was a Thursday at 540pm will never order to go from there ever again horrible customer service and the food will always be different so beware read more

We went here for dinner the other night, it's been a while since we have but it was close so we thought we'd give it another shot. 1st off I ordered the portobello with carne asada. What I got was sliced button mushrooms and very little meat. Very disappointing. The worst part was my husband ordered 2 fresh margaritas which ending up costing $44! My husband asked if that was right and was told he each drink had 2.5 shots in it and there is no what that was even close to true as he'd be super tipsy after having 5 shots. Won't be going back, I'll just make the drive to Elma. read more

Took a while but the food was great and the staff was friendly. Went back and found they made to order and was worth the extra few minutes. read more

We're not usually picky with Mexican restaurants, but wow, when nothing is good it's saddening. Especially when it's a mom and pop shop. Nonetheless, it was definitely not worth the amount of money they were charging. Lower the price, or make your food better. I have the heeby jeebeez thinking about it. read more

We truly enjoyed our meal here. Just driving through town and happened to see it and decided to stop and were definitely not disappointed.

Had to come to McCleary for a job bid and passed this place on the way. I read reviews and decided that we needed to have dinner there. Oh MYLANTA, some of the best food, EVER!! I got the al pastor tacos, expecting to get steak, and what I got was delicious pork grilled with pineapple. I ate all three of my tacos, which I normally do not, but didn't even want to share a bite of one with my husband. He got the chicken burrito/taco combo and ate every bit of it. If he gets this job, I will be requesting his stopping by this place for dinner take out read more

Extremely overpriced! Water had floaties in it! $75 for 9 small tacos, and 2 kids quesadilla meals. The place was dirty inside, but the service was decent.... I wouldn't go back. read more

First time here and Food was very subpar. Ordered a beef burrito and shredded chicken burrito. Chicken was cold, beef was ok. The green sauce was very runny and sour not sure what it even was and waitress didn't even know or why it was so sour. They didn't have chips and salsa which is a staple with mexican food. No heat so very cold inside, they had one small portable infrared heater in the bar area going none in the main restaurant. There was no hot water in the restroom. Was really hoping it was going to be someplace new to visit on the harbor but not really even sure how they are still in business. We were the only people at lunch time so that should have been a clue. It was clean that much I can say and that's what the 2 stars are for is cleanliness. read more

Ok Brand New Mexican Restaurant in McCleary. It was 4th Day after opening and the place is Packed! Awesome Food we all ordered different diners and we all Loved our Meals. Posted 3 photos of huge diner plates. They will have live music playing later. We will be coming back! Second trip to the restaurant same great food service was great too. Brought a friend and he lived it as well I think prices slightly higher than Elma's El Ranchon but the meals are exceptionally good here worth trying read more

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Good food good service its the best inthe area my fav thing to get is the street tacos and Fagetas

Last night my boyfriend and I ordered take out and needless to say I was bummed by my order. I ordered arroz con pollo and there was NO mushrooms and NO sauce. All I got was a small amount of chicken and a huge amount of peppers. For the amount they charge I would have hoped for better. I won't be going back which is sucks because I live in McCleary. read more

Amazing mole sauce!! This place was a great find last minute. We enjoyed our visit and would come back again!

This is the second time me and my wife have came here and not only is it consistent but the food is amazing as well. The masa in the tamales is so moist and the pork is well seasoned. My wife's tostada was incredible. The tostada shell was clearly home made and the meat was delicious. There was so much fresh veggies on it as well. The rice and beans were on point too! Seriously guys this place is a hidden gem. Dont take my word for it try it yourself!! You will not be disappointed. read more

Al Carbon - Tamale with green sauce (optional) chili relleno with rice and beans. - Seafood Near Me - McCleary, Washington

We'll worth the short trip off the highway. We we all very impressed with food. I recommend the guacamole.

Great authentic food only way it can be described. Family owned and ran. The steak is tremendous

we love this place. amazing food and wonderful services. so family friendly. well worth it.

I am absolutely ecstatic that al carbon is in mccleary! I love their steak tacos, as well as their hamburgers! I go there weekly, I love the staff, and the decor is refreshing as well! Don't walk, run to al carbon! read more

Ok this place is a gem. The food is amazing and they staff are so friendly. What an amazing dinning experience. It's so rare to find places like this in small towns and this one is great. read more

We have driven by this place numerous times since it opened recently and always wanted to try it. Tonight we grabbed an order to go and it was so good! If you are looking for an Americanized Mexican restaurant where the food is bland and comes out oddly too fast, this place is not for you. But if you want to try something new, full of flavor, and delicious then stop in!! The guacamole is insanely delicious, I could probably of just gotten that with a spoon and been a happy camper! We will definitely be coming back, I want to try one of everything!! They had a great little bar area in the back too, the only place in town if you want to grab a drink! read more

Al Carbon - Tamales, Pollo Asado - Seafood Near Me - McCleary, Washington

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The food is garbage and not authentic at all. I will never eat a meal here again. Also I feel like they don't clean the tables very often

The food was very good. The waitress was very inattentive and rude. They have no AC so don't go on a hot day.

This place is now my favorite Mexican restaurant by far. Different items on the menu than other Mexican restaurants, like stuffed portobello mushrooms or seared cactus. All delicious! Drinks are fantastic, and they feature beer on tap from a local brewery in Belfair. Prices are decent. And their bar is nice. We will make this place a frequent stop! read more

Al Carbon - Cactus with veggies, three different kinds of salsa, cheese, and beans. - Seafood Near Me - McCleary, Washington

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Good service. Great food. I ordered the agave burrito, which was delicious. The pico de gallo had mushrooms in it, which I thought was an awesome move. And tasty!They are just starting up and need more business! Small towns like this need to support the local restaurants! Great job guys! (Ps: they are still waiting on their liquor license, but will have it within the month. So no margaritas yet. But soon!) read more

Al Carbon - Agave Burrito - Seafood Near Me - McCleary, Washington

Took the wife out for dinner great food and large portions great and friendly service she had their version of super Irish nachos I had combo platter neither one of us could finish so looks like midnight snack read more

The best Mexican food we've had in years! Tons of food for a decent price. We highly recommend this restaurant.

The night we went to Al Carbon was their first "dance" night in over a year. So the restaurant was completely full. The wait staff managed to put together several tables and fit us in. We enjoyed the live music and watching the dancers. The food took a while to arrive from the kitchen , but that was understandable due to the completely full restaurant. The only complaint we have is my wife's fajitas were only warm not sizzling. Again, we can chalk that of to a full house. We enjoyed ourselves, which is the whole purpose for going out. read more

Highly recommend Al Carbon Mexican Steakhouse in McCleary! Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient service, excellent fresh food expertly plated and delicious Cadillac margaritas read more

Al Carbon - Pollo and Asada Street tacos - Seafood Near Me - McCleary, Washington

I decided to check out this place on 5/2. Is always interesting going to a new Mexican Restaurant. I ordered the Chile Colorado the lunch special had a lot of food. I couldn't imagine what dinner plate looks like. The food was very delicious, and the staff was incredible. I'd be back for sure and will recommend this place!! read more

Al Carbon - Seafood Near Me - McCleary, Washington