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    Carajillo's Mexican Kitchen

    4.2 (67 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Quesadilla Fajita
    Hayley P.

    Came out to dinner with friends and it was wonderful. Not very busy since it is a Wednesday. They have a $10 mezcal deal, so I got a mezcal margarita and it was delicious. We also got the guacamole, which was yummy and made table side. Then I ordered a quesadilla fajita. Typically quesadilla fajitas have melted cheese in line but this one didn't. Our waitress was amazing! She was sweet and attentive. I'll definitely go back but will likely order the burrito which I've found to be delicious.

    Shrimp tacos
    Chelsea S.

    Ordered food to go. Sooo much food. The chips and salsa is delish. Ordered shrimp tacos, burrito and soup.

    Senor burrito
    Amber C.

    Visited this restaurant tonight with some of my friends from my gym. The ambiance was great - not too noisy, very comfortable. The restaurant was clean. The waiter we had was great as well. He made sure our drinks were never empty without interrupting too much. We all enjoyed our food. We had the guacamole- which was fresh and delicious! I ordered the senor burrito and it was huge! Stuffed with chicken, chorizo, rice, beans, smothered with queso and topped with guacamole! I absolutely loved it and was not able to eat the entire thing! I can't wait to go back on a weekend so that I can try some drinks!

    a fruity drink
    Holly K.

    My family and I are fans of Carajillo's. The place is huge and a great spot for a large group. If you are looking to head in when it's less busy, definitely head in for an early dinner. The menu is huge and what you would normally expect, but they also pride themselves on huge photo worthy drinks. I ordered a sangria and it was large and brimming with fruit. I enjoyed it! My son couldn't get enough of the black beans and I enjoyed the refried beans. I ordered a carne asada dish, which was tasty, I enjoyed the charred peppers with it. Service was friendly and accommodating to kids!

    Barbacoa De Res Burrito with Street Corn
    Connie W.

    If you have ever eaten at Monterrey Mexican Grill in Chapel Hill, NC, then you already know the food is incredible. Great Tex-Mex, great atmosphere, great drinks. The same owner has opened Carajillo's Mexican Kitchen, one in Garner and one in Raleigh. The Garner location is huge, very fun, always crowded. The Raleigh location on Wake Forest road is also amazing, just smaller. My go to during lunch there is the fajitas or the fajita burrito. Today I wanted to try something new so I got the Barbacoa Burrito. Tender amazing pieces of barbacoa mixed with rice, beans, onions, and cilantro, and Mexican street corn on the side. Outstanding! I personally think they should move to the North Hills area. The traffic would be much better, and this restaurant would have a waiting list! The dinner menu is even more extensive. Drinks are awesome and they have little lights in them! If you like Tex-Mex you will love Carajillo's!!

    Excellent Burrito
    Lori R.

    Inconsistent in both food and service. The first meal I had was so freakin' delicious that I brought others in shortly thereafter. The first time it was just me and Husband and we were super impressed with the food. My Shrimp dish with pineapple and veggies on rice with a cheese sauce was perfection. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Got two meals out of it and loved every bite. He felt the same about his burrito. Chips and Salsa good. Second time six of us came in and I made the mistake of wanting to try my favorite classic Mexican combo of a Chile Relleno and a spinach enchilada that I can easily and happily get elsewhere. The language barrier made it very difficult (and expensive) to order, as I was brought a plate with a small enchilada with lots of beans and rice (and charged $14 for it). When I asked where the relleno was, they brought me one separately and charged me another $4 for it. Relleno was terrible. Way too thick batter. The enchilada was small with too thick of a tortilla. I would not recommend either. Sis ordered a "special order" also of a Relleno with a Spinach Burrito and was charged for a combo and got it that way. She obviously made herself clearer ordering than I thought I did. She agreed with me about the relleno. Not impressed. Both times I was here, drink refills took forever. Had to be patient for the check also. Would go back, but would stick with some of the more unique items like the Shrimp dish, and steer away from more traditional Mexican.

    Mural
    Kyle W.

    This restaurant takes your typical Mexican dishes to the next level both in taste and presentation. Reasonable prices and great service keep me coming back.

    Hostess stand
    Crystal A.

    Carajillo's has a sleek and modern aesthetic and it's nicely laid out. We were seated quickly for an early dinner and immediately greeted by our server who was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the wings and the Carajillo's dip to start and the portion of the dip was generous and delicious. The wings were heavily sauced and had an excellent flavor. I would definitely order both again. We ordered the Tres Compadres which was pretty good although the chicken was slightly dry and the Texas Fajitas which was very similar and good as well. We didn't get a chance to try the drinks so we'll definitely go back to the other menu items and the drinks too.

    mexican food
    Cindy G.

    Came here on a Sunday afternoon and we were seated right away. Staff is friendly and attentive and the restaurant is very clean and spacious with a nice ambience and murals on the wall. There is a separate bar in the middle of the restaurant. The chips came out warm and crispy. The chicken soup was full of shredded chicken and came out hot. Overall a great experience.

    El Ms Chingon
    Nakeitha J.

    One thing about me I love Hispanic food in all forms. I love a good drink, good food and a great vibe. This place gave me all of that. I love the fact that their drinks are made from fresh fruit. Their menu is so vast it took me forever to decide what I wanted. Our server was very informative, helpful, and patient with any questions we may have had. I got the cheesy street tacos, me and my friend split the El mas Chingon and I got the La Picosita for the drink. Everything from beginning to end was chefs kiss. First time coming here but it definitely will not be the last! 10/10!

    One of their fun margaritas
    Candi R.

    We recently went to Carajillo's for the first and second time. The first time was great. The food, drinks, and service were awesome. I had a vegetarian trio and all of them were delicious. The second visit was with a large group that we had invited after the great first visit. The food and drinks were great, but the service from our server was poor. The manager and others were nice but I'm not sure if the server was overwhelmed or that was just the server's attitude. The attitude definitely made us feel unwelcome. I would recommend giving this place a try and hopefully you get a good server or the server is having a better day!

    Fried ice cream
    Wanda M.

    Love the ambiance here. The waitstaff were attentive and the service was good. The food that I had was very tasty.

    Barria tacos

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    Wasn't bad i expected it to not taste good. I wouldn't go back tho. I just know better Mexican spots.

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    Wonderful service and the chips and dip were amazing. Very delicious tacos and fiesta nachos. Would highly recommend!

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    Amazing food and service always!! They have some of the best salsa in town!! I usually get the birria tacos and they never disappoint.

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