Authentic, delicious, traditional, and a taste of family legacy.... who would of ever thought that Chorizo could live up to all of those expectations and then some. Chorizo Don Carlitos is you one stop shop for the BEST chorizo, marinated meats, beans, tortillas, salsas, guacamole salsa and so much more. The entire shop holds true to Latino traditions in decore and ambience. I've used their Chorizo for breakfast, pastas, and lunches and every single one is delicious. The service is led by the wonderful woman behind the counter and every day she is there putting together everything for you to enjoy. She will Share with you her experience and her love For the culture and family tradition. I'm a teacher and I have been running off of savings right now .. but now that the new school year has started .. I'll be here once a week enjoying the chipotle or the verde chorizo... also try the salsa's... they are just something else!!!! Don't question it... go get some and I promise you the hype is 100000% going to live up to the expectations. read more

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Delicious and great quality honestly The green one and the one covered in chili are delicious read more

This family run business is a hidden jewel. They had 7 types of chorizo and I bought a half sausage of every kind, just so I could try them all. We love different levels of spice, and so far I like the green chile the best. They also have amazing flour tortillas imported from Mexico, as well as family recipes of chile salsas that are so good. They let you sample them. They are great at helping you figure out how to cook and serve chorizo, as I was thinking of making it into a charcuterie board and the owner had great suggestions. read more

The lady who serves is always very friendly, the chorizos have an original and very tasty flavor, it's worth driving 20 minutes to buy these chorizos... only I think they changed owners... it used to be called " La Chorizeria" read more

The chorizo is the best I have ever eaten. Her salsa she makes is incredible. Although spicy, the flavor was amazing.

Excellent quality chorizo. Tastes amazing. Great for making with chile or grilling. Chorizo chicken is so good for tacos.

Best in customer service. The choice of chorizos are superlative and the taste will have you coming back for more!!! Maria read more

Delicious chorizo, I got the chicken and spicy pork. The spicy salsa and avocado salsa are wonderful as well, and the price for the chorizo is less than when I make my own. The sweet lady whose family owns the business was a delight to talk to and provided samples. I have been looking for a place that sells quality fresh made chorizo, I will be a regular customer. read more

Just found this place lived in LA and IE and this is truly the best chorizo I have ever had! I would bet my momma' s life on it and I love her!. Small town business doing big things! Support it!!!!! read more

My husband brought home some chorizo verde and frijoles con chorizo to make with some eggs on the side. He also bought a salsa and it was all so yummy! He said the service was good and they attended him quickly. The place is still very quite but I hope they get more business as it's too good! read more

Some of the best service with the best Chorizo I've ever had.They have delicious homemade salsa. Highly recommend.

I am so happy I found this gem ...chorizo is delicious all and the tamales out of this world. The owners are so friendly. The place is super clean, the quality and variety of Chorizo was fantastic. read more

Corona is still full of surprises! My latest pilgrimage took me to a newly opened, specialty chorizo shop nestled in an aging strip mall, one that normally you would buzz by without giving a second glance. (That's the one that also has a Sizzler and a McDonalds.) This already established business has recently expanded into new territories for the chorizo-minded. The family successfully run 4 stores in the Orange County area, and now....we have the opportunity to welcome them to our very own, beloved Corona. Their hook is their collection of beloved family recipes and friendly service. Chorizo is chorizo? Right? Not at all! This is not a one-size-fits-all product. Off the top of my head, they have at least 7-8 options, with different presentations and spice levels, some in casing, some not. They range from mild to spicy, using chicken and pork, a dried version resembling a Spanish chorizo, and bulk, ground. They emphasize the quality of their meat as not being greasy, and in fact recommend you add oil when you cook it. That alone tells me you will get more value for their product. The green pork chorizo is what first caught my eye. The attractive green color is the result of using poblano and serrano chile in this recipe. Others are varying shades of rich deep red. Then I noticed the chicken chorizo. Before I knew it, we had bought small portions of 5 types. FYI- The long sausages in casing appear to be about a yard long, but they gladly will sell you a half. Hence, my gluttony was unleashed. To get a good grasp on the differences in their recipes, I pan fried bites of each of the 5 this morning. Gringo that I am, predictably, I preferred the less spicy. My personal favorites were the ones that were labeled either "mild" or "non spicy". There are two of those, one in casing, one in bulk. There is also a chicken chorizo that falls into this category. The spices are warm, complex, very rich in flavor. All 3 were delicious! My other delight was the green chorizo. This is slightly more spicy, but still a keeper. Imagine placing any of these sausages on your outdoor grill to enrich an already fabulous, mouth watering combination. Carolina, one of the hard working family members who runs this shop, also creates her own red and green salsas. We met her, and the Don Carlitos himself, both running the shop (delightful, impassioned people with dreams of delivering good products to our city.) And then there are the cookies! She bakes and sells her traditional cookies and, of course, no cookie is complete without a cup of coffee. They have a coffee machine to make it on demand. At this time, there is only one teeny tiny table set up inside, seats 2, where you can sip your freshly brewed coffee and nosh on those precious cookies. A real treat, those pretty little cookies can be purchased by the small box, a variety of dainty little mouthfuls. She offered us a cookie sample, and without a second thought, my fingers immediately snatched up one of her Mexican Wedding Cakes while strains of "I Only Have Eyes for You" danced in my head. Perfect! She also sells boxes of her buttery, crisp oatmeal cookies. They, too, are just lovely. Intrigued? I hope so. I wouldn't recommend waiting to visit until then, but make sure you mark Saturday, September 10th (2022) on your calendar, a tentative date for now. Carolina is hoping to have a chorizo taco tasting out front of Chorizo Don Carlitos. Will I see you there? read more

The best chorizo and customer service! Have been getting their mild and spicy chorizo and they are delicious

Great chorizo recipe! It's hard to find a good place in the IE. I highly recommend and guarantee you will love it! For you chile lovers try the extra spicy one. .com read more

Best chorizo in Corona, maybe even in the IE. I really enjoyed all the chorizo I purchased. Green pork chorizo Chicken chorizo Mild Medium And hot pork chorizo. Yes I bought 5 kinds lol read more

Chorizo Don Carlitos - Meat Shops Near Me - Corona, California

Attention foodies especially the ones that enjoy cooking or knows someone that does, I walked in to this establishment thinking it was a restaurant, surprise it's not, they are a small locally owned Chorizo factory, that makes the best medium spice chorizo I've ever had, so take some to the closest kitchen available to you and start cooking, your taste buds will thank you for it read more

Chorizo Don Carlitos - Chorizo medium spice - Meat Shops Near Me - Corona, California

The owners are awesome people humble and excited about expanding to Corona. The chorizo is made fresh with high quality ingredients and integrity. It's one of the best I've had and my family and I love chorizo! They make various types of Chorizo here; Pork, Chicken, Soy (vegan), & verde (green) non spicy, mild, and Hot. For Halloween they are making Zombie chorizo lol. I'm glad they are in Corona community and not just in the O.C. Come by and sample their chorizo, try their tamales or have a cup of Joe at the coffee bar and try their delicious homemade pastries/ cookies. Here are the highlights 1. Very friendly helpful knowledgeable owners 2. Chorizo is made with High quality ingredients & Attention to detail. 3. Various types of chorizo options including vegan 4. Mexican cheeses sold here and kept fresh 5. Home made tamales are delicious 6. Coffee bar area (fresh coffee served) 7. Home made chips offered are good quality 8. Homemade pastries available (cookies) 9. Coke Zero sold here lol read more

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Best chorizo ever! We usually drive out to the OC since it's the only chorizo that never disappoints. So happy they've expanded to Corona and as soon as I informed the hubs he was just as ecstatic lol yes I know it's only chorizo but we're a bit weird like that. Once you try it I'm sure you'll love it. This chorizo is not greasy, leaves no after taste and no heartburn for us and the best part is that it's packed with flavor and super meaty!! It's also perfect for grilling. My hubby enjoys the green chorizo however it's a bit spicy. I usually opt for non spicy as the mild child chorizo is still spicy lol maybe it's my palette I don't know but it's too spicy to be labeled mild. I love that they offer a variety of cheeses. My parents love their salsas. If you haven't stopped by you really should! If you're into stuffing for Thanksgiving you should consider incorporating their red chorizo into your recipe! It's an annual request from my adult kids and husband, they rave about it for days every year! read more

This location was recommended to me by a friend. They sell very good quality of chorizo- I sampled the chicken chipotle chorizo which had the perfect amount of spices and plan to make tonight! The meat is not fatty and very flavorful!! I purchased the green, red spicy and chicken chipotle, that doesn't even amount to the variety offered in store. I can't wait to come back and try other spice levels. The owner is very enthusiastic and welcoming! I look forward to coming back next time I am in Corona! ¡Que Dios te bendiga! read more

Multiple selection of fresh chorizo! The owner, Carolina, also bakes fresh cookies and makes incredible tamales that go fast! She'll start to make café de olla in the colder weather... My favorite coffee! I can't wait! Such warm and friendly service in such a cute shop. They also support small local businesses! We'll be back soon and frequently! read more

Chorizo Don Carlitos - Spicy, mild, green and chicken chorizo. Made it with my beans and eggs with queso fresco this morning. Delicious! - Meat Shops Near Me - Corona, California

Great variety from very spicy to not spicy. Pork, chucken and soy chorizo. Option to purchase in casing or loose. read more

Chorizo Don Carlitos - Meat Shops Near Me - Corona, California

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Amazingly fresh and delicious chorizos and more! Highly recommend coming here for all of your chorizo needs.

Housemade chorizo - several varieties. Sonora-style flour tortillas. Friendly service.

Super delicious chorizos from don carlitos different varieties of Chorizos, also delicious salsas and homemade baked goods...highly recommend this place. read more

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Hello Everyone you need to come by and check out this store. Chorizo Don Carlitos 1411 # 113 Rimpau Ave Corona California. My wife said let's go and check this out. Glad we did we had the pleasure of meeting the proprietors of this family business starting out here in Corona. The Chorizo had a spicy flavor with a hint of smoke. No aftertaste and also not greasy many different styles can be purchased and also don't forget the homemade cookies. You'll Thank me later read more

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Delicious! I work next door and smell it every day! And their chorizo is so good. Making sopas. Tacos. Chorizo con huevos. I go here for my chorizo read more

Bought tamales for Christmas time and they were a 10/10! Sooo good and customer service was great. Very friendly service

By far the best tasting chorizo I have had in a long time. This will be my go to place when craving chorizo. Went in and bought the spicy red and green both with casing. Cooked both on the grill for tacos and my family and I were not disappointed. I need to go back and try the rest. read more

Visited for the first time. New business in Corona. There is another Location in Santa Ana. Besides a nice variety of chorizo - including a soy option - the have tamales on the weekends. They also have some home baked goods and coffee. Hubby and I shared a cup of delicious chorizo soup. read more

The chorizo here is great! The spicy chorizo has some heat and it's also not greasy. You can really taste the quality of the meat and it is also very reasonably priced. read more

Very great atmosphere went in with my boyfriend to get some green chorizo customer service is 10/10 the chorizo was 10/10 will go back for more chorizo to try others and food like they mentioned they will be having. read more

We just moved to Corona from Whittier. In Whittier, we had lots of good options to purchase tamales but in Corona it has been hard. This morning, my Husband decided to try this spot. We got shredded pork (red) and chicken (green), and OMG!!!!! We found our new Tamale spot in Corona!! They are DELICIOUS!!... My husband said the place is super clean, the staff was very pleasant and nice. My Husband also ended up buying soyrizo, chorizo & cheese... they also gifted him some green chorizo to try. We are so thankful & happy to have found our "go to" for Tamales in Corona! read more

This small shop has the best chorizo in the USA. A warning, however. The spicy chorizo is MEXICAN spicy and not the Americanized version of spicy. For us Mexicans it is PERFECT. read more

Best Tamales in Corona, hands down, tried everyone's, nobody comes close, these have a diffrent taste, Pork and Chicken, I'm buying my Tamales here from now on...Chorizo is the bomb nice variety of Chorizo too, very nice people, Check it out... read more