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Carnitas Express

3.3 (597 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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This is my order biscuits and gravy
Carlos S.

I love this place it was my first time here we came to fellowship and this so good the service is amazing

Warm chips and salsa
Daniel O.

When it's good it's great. Chips almost always taste fresh and warm. Were breakfast people here. It can get busy and some of the staff are a little too chatty about the behind the scenes that guest can hear. Salsa is chunky but good. Diet Coke always hits IYKYK! Never been for dinner, the menudo harmony/tripe ratio always spot on.

Combination #7 - Chicken Taquitos with black beans; Carnitas Burrito wet with green sauce.
Tom K.

I recently moved to the area and wanted to try this restaurant again. I used to come here 5 or 6 years ago while visiting friends in Menifee and loved it then. Today was my second meal in the past week, both meals were excellent. I came with my granddaughter, and she also loved her meal. She ordered the combination #7 - chicken taquitos with black beans; and I ordered the carnitas burrito wet with green sauce. When I came to leave my review, I was surprised at the overall medium score. So I went and scanned the Reviews with scores of 1,2, 4 or 5. Almost all the 1"s or two's were from 2023 and 2024. Almost all the 4's and 5's were from 2025. So before basing your decision on the reviews, give it a try. Make your own decision. I know that we will be back!

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Food can be expensive but the carne asada burritos are great! The Coke tastes good as well! Overall great stop

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I love this place! Such good food and drinks. Love the bartenders Kathryn and Brie. They are so friendly!

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My fiancé and I frequent Carnitas. It's our go to! We love their burritos, enchiladas and Margaritas.

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2 years ago

Excellent food and service. Been coming here for nearly 20 years. Always a good choice.

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Jenny is amazing. Total took care of us even at the end of the night. She is so happy it rubs off on everyone around her.

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The food not good for there the enchilada is not enchilada plates it was $37.00 drown the drain I'll not for there evermore

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