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    Carnitas El Bajio

    4.0 (69 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Smoked chicken nachos
    Nathan P.

    I have been wanting to go to this place for years. I have driven by and smelled the smoker and all of the yummy food being cooked inside. As luck has it, we were returning from Ripon California, and I insisted that we stop here for lunch. While we were waiting in line, we spoke with a very friendly customer waiting for his food. He said that they are known for their Carnitas and that he regrets not ordering the nachos so we didn't make the same mistake. I ordered the smoked chicken nachos, and a Carnitas torta . The food was absolutely delicious. You know it is a real deal place because you probably will be the only white person there. Yes there are some flies but they just add to the flavor. This place is a five out of five, must stop when in the area .

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    Tapman R.

    Made a stop here on a Monday, the smell of GREAT meats being, cooked, smoked and served were in the air. My carnitas tacos at $2 per on Monday and Tuesday were the deal of the century. This place continues to provide tasty food at great prices. If you're in the neighborhood make sure you stop by. This particular location is my favorite. Only outdoor seating reminds me of the mother land. Do yourself a favor, have some El Bajio tacos, STAT, they are amazing!

    Carnitas Plate
    Erika W.

    After looking at the reviews, I was convinced I had to give this place a try for their carnitas. Upon walking in, I was welcomed with the smell of barbecue and instantly knew I was in the right place. The person to take my order was very kind and efficient. I ordered the carnitas plate as well as the chicharrons to go. Although the rice was dry, the carnitas were as good as everyone was hyping it up to be and the salsa + guacamole that came with it hit the spot. I would come back again to try other items on their menu but would skip the chicharrons next time because they were extremely dry.

    The massive chicharon
    Effie T.

    Went for lunch and had the yummiest birria tacos. Also had the 1/2lb carnitas plate, and it was so satisfying. Portions are more than enough. Chips and salsa were warm and delicious. Took home a massive chicharon that my husband absolutely loved. Would definitely go again.

    Pure fat strips in the 3lb carnitas

    So, i tried this place out for the first time. I got there & there were flies everywhere where the food was. I ordered a 3lb carnitas family pack. I thought it was a bit expensive for what i got-considering there was about a pound of fat strips in the meatsee pic below

    Eve A.

    Family Meals is a plus. Lots of Great options and prices are very reasonable. Beef Birria and pork carnitas are delicious. Combos come with Everything.

    Roger C.

    I've been here a few times before. Close to work. Convenient. Good food. Service is fast. Monday and Tuesday $1.50 tacos. Patio in the back. Seats 20 - 25 people.

    Torta de carnitas with Mozzarella (pizza cheese) #1  without rice and beans.

    Hard pass.I was fooled I just glanced at the 4.5 rating maaaan. Can't trust no one Cold and soggy. Think about boiled mystery meat drenched in lard mixed with fat pieces(the nasty kind) and a hint of salt. I can't get past the unmelted mozzarella and the green stuff that they probably call guacamole ...ugh that's how cold my torta was. This is not carnitas...Chale, hate when businesses aren't proud of the food they serve. I did not put this in my body. Nimodo, that's what I get for not eating at home my mom would say. Save ur money guys!!!. Tortas ah lo güey.

    Carnitas and ribs!!

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    Carnitas El Bajio is amazing! Everything I've eaten here has been delicious! I highly recommend this spot!

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    Good food truck next to the local fruit stand. Nice staff fresh food always good salsa taste like fire

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    Love this place not just the cute seating but the staff is great ! Their carnitas are amazing but the chicken is by far my favorite!

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    Honestly the best carnitas I've ever had. Food and service is great. Love the family deals

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    3 years ago

    Delicious always fresh very good customer service reasonable prices best Mexican food

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    Great food like roasted chicken and all sorts of Mexican food as very reasonable prices!

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    Catered grad party...great customer service, reasonable prices, tasty food. Everyone loved it.

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    Frida's Taqueria Ajua - Cucumber Agua Fresca...hit the spot!!!

    Frida's Taqueria Ajua

    4.6(400 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    First off, we found out about this restaurant through social media. We knew eventually we'd want to…read moretry it. Luckily, we were by the mall and made the VERY short 10-ish minute drive. Worth it! Walked into a very quiet, but colorful restaurant with only one other patron inside. The employees were so nice. We were told to pick anywhere, we were brought menus and instantly asked if we'd like anything to drink or if we wanted to look at the menu first... We asked for suggestions and the waitress offered the types of drinks they have. She brought us chips and salsa. The chips were homemade with a perfect crunch. The salsa was fresh, chunky and not spicy. The pepino cone limo aqua Fresca was the best aqua Fresca I've EVER had. Not too sweet at all and was SO REFRESHING. We also ordered an horchata and I was told that was just as good. The food... Where to start. We ordered an empanada and some quedabirria tacos. The empanada was HUGE, deliciously filling with fresh ingredients. It had great flavor. The quesabirria tacos were probably the best we've had. You order the amount you want. They are 5.99 each and oh so delicious. The meat tasted SO FRESH and flavorful. The creamy jalapeño salsa had a NICE kick to it. All meals come with radish and pickled onions as garnish, but eating them with the meal made it even more refreshing and delicious. They need more than one location, but until then we will be back! (Luckily, I heard they do catering.)

    Cool ambiance and good service…read more Ordered a couple of wet burritos to go; chicken and chile verde. Wife liked her burrito but felt that chicken was a little dry. My burrito was pretty good so we will need to come back to dine in and try some other items. Overall 4 stars.

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    La Morenita - Shrimp enchiladas, with no sauce, only cheese and sour cream on top, per request. Rice and beans on side.

    La Morenita

    3.5(275 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    I come here pretty often, and it's always a solid choice for Mexican food in town. The food is…read moreconsistently good, the drinks are solid, and they easily have the best chips and salsa around. Service is always friendly and reliable, which keeps me coming back. My only real recommendation is to avoid sitting in the bar area if you're in a hurry. Service there tends to move a lot slower, so it can take a while to get your order in and get your food. The restaurant itself is a little run down, and the bathrooms could definitely use some attention, but the bar and outside area is decorated nicely and has a good atmosphere overall. All in all, it's a great local spot and one I keep going back to.

    Unfortunately, this was a really disheartening experience…read more We waited over an hour for our food, and when it finally came out there was an issue with the size of the menudo bowl that had been offered to us. Instead of trying to resolve the situation or make it right, the manager, Noah, became argumentative and tried to debate what had been said rather than listen to the customer. After waiting that long, the last thing anyone expects is to feel like they have to argue just to be heard. What made it more disappointing was the lack of willingness to fix the issue or offer a solution. We came in hoping for a good meal and left feeling frustrated and unheard. It's sad because good service could have easily turned this into a positive experience. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case here. At the end of it he realized and came back and finally apologized.

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    Patio seating that is covered with ACs blasting, plenty of TVs with sports playing, and connected to the bar.

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    Las Casuelas - Birria tacos

    Las Casuelas

    2.9(375 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Great traditional Mexican food. This place never disappoints. I started with the whiskey smash,…read morewhich was a refreshing variation of almost a margarita. The complimentary chips along with their salsa and beans paired amazingly well. I proceeded to get the choose three build your own combo with a beef taquito(pictured), green chicken enchilada, and a chicken burrito. The beef taquito was first of all huge, the biggest one that I have ever seen. It came with plenty of toppings including guacamole, sour cream, cheese, cabbage, and tomatoes. The burrito was decent, definetely could have used at least some more salsa, ended up being a filler on my plate. I saved the best for last, the classic enchilada was smothered in a delicious salsa that I dipped my other two items into. If you want to try out different things and get a good amount of food for your money, you can't go wrong with the build your own combo, especially from this establishment. Apart from the food, the service exceeded my expectations and it is perfect for your next casual dining experience.

    Gave them one more shot for a taco salad... and they blew it again. You'd think a taco salad would…read morebe a simple win, but nope. I asked for grilled chicken and got stewed chicken with absolutely zero flavor. They said it came with guacamole and sour cream--neither were anywhere to be found. The "salad" was basically lettuce, pico, and whole beans with a super tiny portion overall. I added bell peppers and onions, maybe five pieces total, and they hit me with a $6 upcharge. Would've been nice to know that before so I could've said no thanks. Final price for this subpar salad? $25. I actually had to go back just to show them. The bar manager, Hamad (spelling), tried to help by adding more chicken and then told me the sour cream and guac were "under the shell." Really? Who hides condiments under the shell? Total waste of time and money. I'm done. No more chances.

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