AMAZING! Just tried this restaurant for the first time and it was so good! I've been searching for some amazing enchiladas in this town and finally found them! Try this place, you won't be disappointed. When you come parking is in the neighborhood surrounding the restaurant. Cute, quiet corner. You'll love it and they are super nice and welcoming! read more

When you walk into El Carpintero you feel like you are in someone's well kept home, which I love because it's a unique and not sterile environment. The chips were warm, the salsa spicy. Their Chile relleno was fresh and delicious. The batter was super light and fluffy. The chile cooked perfectly - not too hard to cut into. Their carne asada is served with a great cheese enchilada. I asked for medium rare which can be difficult since carne asada is usually a fairly thin cut, but they delivered with a nice pink color throughout the inside. The quality of the meat was far superior to most carne asadas at other restaurants. Our server was attentive and very helpful. All in all El Carpintero is a fantastic option if you're looking for a great Mexican meal. read more

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Little whole in the wall authentic Mexican food we give it a 10/10 Definitely coming back ! read more

El Carpintero - Yummy food ! - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Cute little hidden gem near the studios! Love the abundance of plants outside and the colorful and vibrant decor inside. I ordered the hard shell tacos, and they did not disappoint! Even though I got them to go, they had wrapped them so well that everything stayed super fresh. The shells were perfectly crispy, and the fillings were flavorful. Each bite was a delightful crunch followed by a burst of goodness. The portion sizes were just right, leaving me satisfied but not overly stuffed. Prices were super reasonable, which is always a plus in my book. If you're in Burbank and looking for a place with great food and an awesome ambiance, I highly recommend checking out El Carpintero. read more

El Carpintero - Hard shell taco - one beef one chicken - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

The food was amazing and our server was excellent. We were visiting from Florida and had an amazing afternoon. Would recommend to all.

Super cute place. We sat outside and enjoyed be day. Chicken enchilada and beef taco were superb! Chicken taco and chilies rilleno great as well. Definitely recommend! read more

El Carpintero - Beef taco with chicken enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Super cute charming place next to WB studios. I got the cheese enchiladas plate and my husband got the chile Colorado beef burrito and everything was delicious!! Love their salsa and chips too. The service was amazing and so were the owners. A must try if you love authentic Mexican food! read more

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The food was so amazing and delicious. We are from Fresno. Just got off a cruise and stop by here on our way home. read more

El Carpintero - Enchilada Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Best smothered burrito ever, the beef was deliciously cooked and the sauce was addicting. The side of guacamole was also very creamy and decadent. Would absolutely return. read more

I spent a few months in a Burbank office this year, and El Carpintero was one of my favorite spots in our lunch rotation. I can't speak to the ambiance or service, but I enjoyed the take-out quite a bit. The menu is long--deceptively so, if you're looking at it online and stop scrolling when you hit "catering" and "drinks" (the categories are listed in alphabetical order). I've gotten the chile colorado burrito and the camarones a la diabla and would recommend them both. The burrito was wet, messy, and satisfying, with chunks of beef marinated in red sauce, with tons of sauce and melted cheese on top. The camarones were good and hot, in a spicy red sauce. Everything came with rice and beans, and we also got chips and salsa and guacamole for the table. All great. If you're looking for Mexican food in Burbank, definitely give El Carpintero a try. I'd love to eat more shrimp and burritos and guac next time I'm spending time in the neighborhood. read more

We have lived within walking distance for years and just never really noticed this little place. Saw Yelp reviews and decided to have lunch there--now kicking myself for having overlooked it for so long. Food was fresh and delicious, service was great. It's unassuming from the outside and easy to overlook, but give it a try! read more

Such a nice find! Located across the way from WB Studios, this is an authentic small business and Mexican restaurant that we thoroughly enjoyed. A couple of things: - Parking was odd, we couldn't find where to park but there is sidewalk parking directly in front of the restaurant for three cars; we thankfully were able to snatch one of those - The restaurant is small and definitely quaint and actually seems to be like a converted house? We came on a chilly night and the restaurant was cold but there were multiple heaters set up for patrons as needed. - There is a single server who was nice and helpful when answering questions about our food selection - Food was really good, not only were the enchiladas perfectly stuffed, the Chile Verde Burrito had excellent balance of meat and cheese. Lastly, the price you simply cannot beat. For the quality of food, you are definitely getting a high quality meal for seemingly fast food prices. I'd highly recommend visiting! read more

El Carpintero - Chile Verde Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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This used to be my "go to" place for authentic delicious and fair priced Mexican food. Haven't been there for probably close to a year - I am a retired chef and prefer to cook my own meals. But yesterday as I was walking my dog, I had a craving for Mexican flavor. Being in the vicinity of El Carpintero, I called in a pick up order. Simple stuff - grilled chicken burrito (wet) and two pork tacos (al carbon and carnitas). The cost for that was - wait for it - $26! Shocker number one. But I figured the food was worth it. Boy, was ever so wrong. Tacos: carnitas - dry as a petrified piece of two by for. No flavor. No sauce. No onions. You make your own taco! al carbon - overcooked, stringy, chewy, dry dry dry. Again, nothing besides meat. Burrito: overcooked chicken, lots of gristle, rice and beans are not freshly made, at least from coupla days ago, or so they seemed to me anyway. "Wet" sauce - flavorless, tomato paste and water. So that's my review, take it or leave it, hope you have a better experience. I'm pretty much done with this place, what with all the risk factor etc. read more

This place was amazing. Found it across the street from the Warner Bros Studio and it did not disappoint Was seated immediately. Waitress took our drink and food order promptly. All were delivered so fast. Food was delicious. read more

If I could eat here everyday I would! I love their enchiladas, tostadas and burritos. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. The food is fresh and delicious and everything is reasonably priced. Best Mexican food in Burbank! read more

This is straightforward Mexican food with burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, and classics like carne asada with rice and beans. The owners have been here for 20 years and bring love and experience to each plate. Prices are reasonable also. read more

Just tried this place for the first time. Excellent food. Crunchy tacos were so good. Good salsa. Great service.

Hands Down Best Mexican Food anywhere in LA I couldn't believe it was in Burbank because I grew up in Pacoima and I'm Mexican so it was shocking to find this place! The owner is always so nice when you come in and the salsa here is by far the best I've ever had read more

I've been passing by this place for years! Finally went in for a breakfast burrito. I am not disappointed. The food is so good! It's a cute little place. The service is exactly what you would expect from a family owned, small business.! fabulous and personal. I would definitely recommend coming here. read more

Worlds best breakfast burrito! And kindest staff. We always take it to-go but they also have a nice small dining room if you want to eat there. Love this place!!! read more

This is my absolute favorite spot in Burbank. The owners are so kind and attentive and the food is incredible! The atmosphere is so cozy and personable. I have a lot of happy memories here and hope to make many more! read more

This place is amazing. Every dish Hector makes is perfect. Carne asada tacos are my favorite, along with the chicken enchiladas. My favorite Mexican spot. read more

We called and asked if the beef on the tacos and enchiladas were shredded beef instead of ground beef which is quite common! The lady on the phone was rude and said YES!! That's how it comes!! We ordered for DELIVERY$$$ the hard shell taco was beyond burnt. The prices are reasonable because the portions are minuscule. The most irritating issue was they added xtra charges on the DELIVERY$$$ bill! After they said that's how it comes! Bad business..... PASS! read more

Super Delicious ! Old school classic vibes... love the people who run the place ~ Hank is the man ! Excellent Service ! ~ Highly recommend the wet bean and cheese burrito ! read more

I have eaten here twice now. Once there and once had delivered by Postmates. The food was sooo good but when I got delivery I was missing 1/2 my food. Not sure why. I paid so much money for it too. It was over $30! Anyone know why I'd only get one taco and one enchilada when the menu says two of each? read more

My go to local spot for Mexican food. For me, it is the best in the Toluca / Burbank area. Nothing fancy just good food.

Great prices amazing food looks really small from the outside but when you get inside, they have a nice size dining room. Also do orders to go This place is a must try read more

A grandma made this food. I'm not lying. You can taste the soul and wisdom in it. This is legit Mexican food. This is the jewel in LA's crown. The nachos are 10/10. Chips are freshhhh. Agua fresca is 10/10. Tastes like my childhood in a cup. My daughter loved her bean and cheese burrito. It's a classic, you just cannot go wrong, Service was kind and attentive. Ambiance is relaxed, chill, with all the Meccan home vibes. Can't wait to return. read more

Cute local place with solid food and very reasonable prices. Owned and operated by a friendly, hardworking couple. A nice place to grab a bite and console yourself after pitching your show at Warner Bros. read more

One of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had. one bite in and i was shocked at the taste. I ordered mine with bacon and highly recommend it! read more

El Carpintero - breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Alright, not gonna lie the size of the venue almost made me want to walk back out. It's very small, but I'm so glad we gave it a chance because the owner was so kind. She let us move her tables all over the place even when she already had them situated where she preferred. She was accommodating to our large group of 14 people. I took forever to decide what to order and she was so patient and I ultimately decided to go off her recommendation and I went with the Carne Asada. It even came with a cheese enchilada too. She cooked it exactly how I asked which doesn't normally happen. The carne asada was more of a churrasco instead of flank steak which is what I'm used to (from Idaho). Dang it was so good. They cleaned up to cups of spilled water (by my 1 and 3 year old) and lots of spices (my daughter has a bad habit of playing with salt and pepper shakers). What a great experience couldn't recommend more read more

El Carpintero - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Delicious, authentic Mexican food. Absolutely delish. Cool ambiance too. Enjoyed every morsel.

Feels like my family cooked and brought me over some delicious soulful Mexican food Love the shredded beef taco, the chicken hard shell taco. Their Chile relleno is divine and the enchiladas are saucy and cheesy Very excited about this cozy spot. Food is clean, arrives in great condition. The salsa is spicy and delicious. read more

This was the best California Burrito I have ever had. The crazy thing is it wasn't even on their menu. They just made it on the spot AND I live in San Diego and everyone knows that San Diego has the best California Burrito in the world so this is saying a lot to this place. Highly recommend. I ended up getting two California Burritos that day. read more

The food was excellent and staff so friendly. The decor was also very inviting. Great little place.

I've been coming here for 20 years & it's always delicious The service is great. Nice & cool inside & decorative. read more

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Great service food was good the food and service was amazing it's a little hole in the wall but I would recommend

Customer service is fantastic, and the food is authentic Mexican. The ambience is quiet, clean, and has lovely decor. The fish tacos are delicious! This Mexican food gem is close to Warner Bros. Studios. My tummy is asking to come soon:) read more

Pros: -Quick service Cons: -Beans tasted as if they were burnt -Rice was dry -Enchiladas lacked flavor/originality -Interior is a little run down read more

Great food and not as expensive as many places around Toluca lake. If you are hungry, try the burritos with rice and beans.