Carbon is one of my favorite taco spots in the Chicagoland area! Their new cantina is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. I've visited twice during the daytime, and it's been nice and quiet each time. The only downside was the service. On my most recent visit, it was so quiet that our server forgot to bring our checks. After waiting more than 20 minutes, I finally walked over to the bar and asked for it myself. Thankfully, that was the only issue. The food, however, never disappoints. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. My mom absolutely loved her burrito and said it was the best one she's had in a long time. I came for the tacos, and they were incredible--especially paired with an ice-cold bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola! If you're looking for great tacos in the Chicagoland area, Carbon is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Great time. Food was good, and the service was good. I highly recommend this place. Lobster tail and sliders were fire!

The food was extremely fresh and delicious. The fajitas came out and they were steaming and sizzling for a good 10 minutes. It was fresh and flavorful. The restaurant was so cute! The old doors and paintings were so unique and ambiance was relaxed. I highly highly recommend this place!!!! read more

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I have two different reviews since I went to the regular Carbon for years and then I tried their Carbon Cantina (sit down style eating) in the back. The regular Carbon in the front has always been amazing to me. I love getting the stelote, mother clucker, or the fish called William; all three are packed with flavor and come with beans and rice! The pineapple salsa is also to die for!!! When I went to the Carbon Cantina, I got the birria tacos, and it seemed like a small portion of two tacos for the price. I do like how they give free chips at Carbon Cantina though. The service is always good when I pick up, and they never forget anything in the order. The Carbon Cantina waitress was so nice when taking our order, and she was so considerate with it came to refilling our drinks/chips. The ambiance is very simple at the front part, so I expect that with the takeout style service. The Carbon Cantina section seems unrecognizable since it's in the back and they have very nice seating! read more

Carbon - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Don't order from here. They can't get delivers orders right and use a third party they meat up a order for 10 people the guy left the food on a curb and it was stolen and know I have wait for The party delivery service I never used I called the restaurant and they used door dash and some how it's my fault read more

I'd give it 4.5 if that was an option. The food was very good. This is the second time I've had this burrito. The first time, the chicken was very moist, tender and juicy the second time around, the only downside was a few of the chicken pieces seemed a little dry which was just a little bit surprising but it was still good. I do like the rice and the black beans that come on the side with it. I was a total glutton and ordered the chips with hot salsa but I have no regrets. It was good. I also love that the Diet Pepsi fountain had the right amount of fizz. The last couple of places I've been to they were kind of flat. So kudos to Carbon for this. The staff are great and they definitely keep on top of keeping tables clean (which I am noticing lapses at other places). The ultimate verdict is that I look forward to going again. read more

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One of my favorite caterers and tacos in Chicago. I got the fish taco and lomo taco which I think are perfectly flavored by themselves (I barely used the salsa). We also got a chicken burrito but I liked the tacos better. Each taco is about $4 and it took about 15 minutes for our order to finish, but I think the tacos are worth it. They have about 10 seats inside and some seats outside. read more

Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Who knew this place had a sit down restaurant next to the whole in the wall. Still yummy food and happy hours all day everyday!!! $7 margaritas. Go!! read more

Carbon - Happy hour every day. This is a berry margarita. Yum yum yum - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The Stelote Burrito was truly impressive. The steak inside was tender and really delicious along with the awesome taste of the corn. Employees are courteous and always smiling. Carbon remains consistent. read more

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The steak is cooked so perfectly you can tell it's real cut nice seasoned steak ! The burrito bowls look amazing that's my next go to , Paying for the quality every single time here 10/10 def authentic Mexican food ! Staff is always very nice and happy to help read more

Tacos are such a treat; hand-held, versatile, deliciousness that can be filled with anything your heart desires. Was in the area and decided to try the fish tacos. Made to order but worth the wait. Carbon uses cod and it's crusted with tortillas, served on a flour tortilla with cabbage and cilantro lime sauce. One taco is filling as they use a generous portion of fish. Next time I will try it with the corn tortilla and less sauce. There was a couple that sat down to eat and was served huge taco salads in tortilla bowls. It looked amazing. I'll have to try that as well. read more

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I tried their Chicken Burrito & Key lime pie, loved both. Wish they were a little less expensive though, but still, amazing food!! read more

Carbon - Key lime pie - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The burrito salad bowls are some of the best Mexican food Ive ever had, do not get anything else. Roasted red pepper sauce is a must.

Delicious Mexican food for a great price! I'd highly recommend! Quesadillas were delicious.

The most bland burrito, I have ever had. I ordered delivery and it came fast but the flavor left everything to be desired.

I have to preface this by saying I have never once eaten in any of Carbon's locations, but I have attended events where Carbon was catered countless times in my life. It was a popular catering option in college because it feeds so many people with great prices, and I most recently had it catered at a professional event. Is it my go-to for Mexican food? No definitely not, but it's definitely a good place to feed a group. I love their corn so much that even my colleagues know this about me. Their chips are also good and they have so many yummy sauces that come with it. If you ever want affordable catering to feed a group of people, Carbon is the place to go. read more

Carbon - Leftover catering tray from Carbon including corn, steak, chicken, rice - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food spectacular, service so friendly and consistent. The atmosphere makes it an experience. First timer and I'll be back consistently! But, back to the food! So delicious and savory! The drinks were delightful. I had the strawberry maguerita read more

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The food is amazingly delicious. The staff are awesome. The environment is warm and welcoming. The Birria tacos are outstanding and full of flavor. And the mixed berry margaritas are out this world. I definitely recommend !!!! read more

Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Aesthetics top tier with the food to match. Good expereince for one of the activities for our anniversary weekend.

Carbon Mexican Grill is my office's go-to for catered meetings, and it's always been so good that I had to try it on my own! I ordered the steak burrito bowl, which came in a crispy shell--so tasty! The meat is seasoned perfectly, and I'm a big fan of their elote as well. Great spot for flavorful, satisfying Mexican food! read more

Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have eaten here before, but this is my first time writing a review. Every time I order from here, I always order anything steak. Today, I ordered the steak quesadilla, and since I love seafood, their tilapia taco sounded tasty, so I ordered one. Their steak is always tasty and cooked well. It comes with melted cheese, but you also have the option to add other ingredients, which I added onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. Jalapenos were hot! My choice of salsa was the picoso (hot). Next time I will try the roasted red pepper (medium) salsa. I wasn't sure what to expect from the tilapia taco, but the cabbage and lime sauce, make this taco delicious! Next time I order tacos or another quesadilla, it just might be tilapia instead of my beloved steak. The service was great as well. Someone from the restaurant called to let us know that our delivery would be about 15 minutes late, which was very much appreciated. read more

Carbon - Premium Fire Grilled Steak Quesadilla and Tortilla Encrusted Tilapia Signature Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Carbon is by far my favorite taco place. My family has been going for years and even though I've lived between 6-12 hours away for 8 years now I go every single time I'm back in the suburbs. So yes, my family even drives 40-60 minutes one way to visit Carbon. From our first introduction at the Taste of Chicago in 2015 to my most recent visit in December 2021, every order has been fresh, accurate, and delicious. I usually get the tequila lime chicken tacos (at least 3) with medium/salsa verde. The mother clucker is also great and has so much chicken inside! I've also enjoyed a Campechano taco on occasion. The flavors are consistent across both locations. Ordering online is easy and so is picking up the order. Through the years I've brought so many people with to visit and no one has ever complained. In fact, many of them have returned when they're in town. If Carbon ever expanded to Columbus, OH I'd be so happy! read more

Carbon - 3 tequila lime chicken tacos, 1 with cheese - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Just not good Mexican food. Paid $21 for a very cold burrito. I keep giving this place a chance and don't know why. If you're wondering where u should get Mexican food, don't pick here read more

fantastic food. but I spent $200 on a feast and they left out all the elote. They were so rude about it, acted like they were doing me a favor to refund the elote cost (not a penny more) and tried to suggest it was the Uber driver's fault. The food wasn't that good. I'll spend elsewhere for parties. read more

My friend loves this place and I just don't understand why. Things I like: *shrug* It's vaguely Mexican food? Things I don't like: They nickel and dime you for EVERYTHING. $5 tacos??? $13 Burritos to begin with and an extra charge for cheese?? Or if you get the burrito bowl they charge extra for onions and cilantro? What the actual eff?! I get it, the economy is bad. But the economy is bad! If I'm going to pay this kind of money for Mexican I'd rather go to Martinez and, yes, even pay a little more, to have a much tastier experience. My friend loves the flour tortilla chips. I find them soggy and underwhelming. Their corn chips are better but still nothing to write home about. The steak is ok, but nothing special. The "lomo" tastes exactly the same. I know I ask myself each time what I am supposed to remember about it and I never do. So here it is in print, Lomo is nothing different than steak. My friend loves the chili lime sauce. I think it's absolutely disgusting, so does my Latina friend. Why the heck is anyone interested in pouring sugar on their burrito??? Cause that's what the sauce is. Same for the creamy red chipotle sauce. The Verde is ok but nothing special, I've had better. If I get suckered into eating here again, I really would rather pass. read more

Make sure to try and return to Carbon Live Fire Mexican Restaurant (just behind the Grill entry) as the dinner selection and the service was incredible and drinks, food, and atmosphere outstanding! By far the best that I have had while visiting (312)!! The michelatas were fresh and light and my original 'salted' margarita had course NaCl with fresh lime zesting and honestly could be one of the top 3 that I have ever enjoyed! Finally, the lime-tequila marinated chicken and brussel sprouts was cooked to perfection and could easily feed a small family. I am bringing my to-go plate on the airplane tomorrow. read more

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The food and service is fantastic. Now that they have their Cantina and bottomless mimosas yes please. Always been great and always excited to go. read more

I love flagging "I bring people here when they come in town" in my reviews- Carbon is one of those places. Been coming here for years and it can become addictive. Started out only ordering bowls (it comes in an edible bowl), then moved on to Burritos. I will say the steak is some of the best marinated meat that you will ever have (I have to find the recipe). Then if you're really feeling froggy, get the campechano burrito or tacos - you can't go wrong. Happy eating! read more

Our favorite order in/taco night. Great food and quick service! A staple - near the south loop

My partner and I ordered takeout from here yesterday. Carbon has been around forever and we finally checked it out. The online ordering process was really easy, the food was ready for pickup by the time I arrived, and paying was quick and easy. The food was traditional and authentic Mexican. I ordered 3 steak tacos, and it was really good quality and thinly sliced, and they were also super generous with the amount of green sauce we got. My partner ordered a fish burrito that is deliciously huge, and we also ordered a thing of chips and salsa. Everything was well packaged, nothing spilled out etc. It's a delicious meal that had my parents curious and we'd definitely come back. I'd recommend checking this place out if you're in the area looking for Mexican cuisine. There's ample street parking right outside, first come first serve. read more

Carbon - Steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Holy cow this was amazing! We stopped here on a whim and were so happy with the food we were dreaming of what we would get next time. The steak taco salad was incredible. My husband got steak and chicken tacos which were also incredible. Medium salsa wasn't very spicy so we will try the hot next time. Wow even writing this review makes me want to eat it again! I recommend calling ahead if you're just getting takeout because they are pretty busy. But wow so delish!! read more

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Honestly "chicagos best" let's not. I came here thinking I was in for a great meal. Unfortunately what I got was a unseasoned bland steak taco with cheese. It tastes like meat on a grill. That's it. No salt no pepper no nothing. Thank god I atleast got cilantro and cheese to help. Service was fast so can't complain about that. But highly highly disappointed read more

Carbon - Steak taco. Cilantro cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered the steak bowl last night. Was very tasty. I'd order again. No complaints. Might do slightly less toppings next time however.

We've passed by this place so many times and had never eaten here. After opting to try a new restaurant via Uber Eats, we've ordered from here twice this month lol. You cannot go wrong with the Mother Clucker or Steak Fajita burritos. The portions are hefty - we eat off those burritos for two meals. We've also tried the chicken and steak burrito bowls which come in a nice crispy taco shell. This is definitely going to be are go-to spot for some quick, tasty Mexican food! read more

Amazing place and tasty burritos, I always try to stop here when I'm in town. Mother clucker is my go to

Today I needed to run some errands in Pilsen, and though I was on the fence we decided to go to Carbon to get something to eat. Today was better than the last time, because luckily they got the order correct. read more

Carbon - This is not the roasted red pepper salsa OR the corn and pineapple salsa we requested in our order. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They taco bowl is the bomb my first time eating one good customer service over the phone

Carbon is always amazing, and would like to give appreciation to my order taker, David. David went above and beyond with customer service. My order was delivered to the wrong address and David had it correct and resent out to the correct address. Sorry this review was delayed. read more

Please do not waste your time or money at this restaurant. Taco was dry. When I ate my taco there was no flavor or sense of love . They gave me a hate taco. Service was not it at all. I left unsatisfied. I had to write this review. read more

Takes credit card. Parking available in lot and street parking. Steak elote burrito $15.59 (steak and corn). Steak was well cooked and well seasoned. The corn was a good touch and seasoned. Quite expensive for what it was. Campechano bowl $13.89 (barbacoa). This was excellent. The bowl was a fried tortilla that was super flaky, had good texture. I would get this next time! read more