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    El Carpintero

    4.5 (424 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    EL CARPINTERO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Hard shell taco - one beef one chicken
    Amanda C.

    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.

    Beef taco with chicken enchilada
    Jenna H.

    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!

    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!

    Enchilada Ranchero
    Melissa R.

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

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

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    4 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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

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    9 months ago

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

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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

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

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    Cafe De Olla - Today I am having their French toast and coffee

    Cafe De Olla

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    Everything was great! The food was amazing, the staff was very helpful. Elsa was our server and she…read morewas checking up on us frequently which we appreciated! The restaurant felt very intimate and home like! The only down side about our experience was the menus, they seemed pretty old and damaged. Some of them were just falling apart completely! 8/10!!

    Came here for a girl's brunch, and we are so glad we did! Cafe De Olla has been a place I've wanted…read moreto visit for a while now, and it did not disappoint! We got the Sweet Temptation French toast, the Very Berry French toast, and the Chilaquiles Divorciados. Parking was easy to find (street parking) and we didn't have to wait long for our table. The staff are all very friendly! We asked our waiter for suggestions and he was very helpful. Two of us were feeing sweet, one was feeling savory, and there were plenty of options on the menu. I got the Sweet Temptation French toast. This was delicious. The Dulce de Lèche was rich, but balanced out with the acidity from the strawberries. The French toast was exactly as you would imagine, cooked well and had a nice flavor. The French toast came with a side of eggs, meat, and potatoes. I chose over medium eggs, bacon, and hash browns. My eggs were cooked right, the bacon was crispy without being brittle, and the hash browns were perfect. Definitely worth it! My friends got the Very Berry French toast and the Chilaquiles Divorciados. They both said theirs were delicious as well. The ambience of the restaurant is clean and nice. There's seating indoors and outdoors, we chose to eat inside. The waiter checked on us a few times to make sure we were still doing okay, and we never felt rushed. Overall, I would definitely recommend Cafe De Olla. I'll be back to try their other menu items (:

    Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Chips and guac!!

    Celia's Rancho Restaurante

    (189 reviews)

    Celias hands down ranks high in my book for location, food and service. It is family owned with a…read moreTequilla alter/bar and receipes that were passed down. Prices are more than reasonable compared to other Mexican spots in Burbank. We came for Menudo on a Saturday. It came with all the toppings on the side. I ordered 2 tacos, beef and chicken. They were amazing. I like that they use chicken breast. If you like Mole, they serve up 4 different types. I am putting their mole on my rader for next time. They even have a mole trio for $10 to sample 3 at once. Their menu is small but mighty. Be sure to order chips and salsa. If feeling fancy get the quac. I cant wait to go back. If you are lucky you may see a star with it being so close to the studios. Be sure to talk to the owmer he is a great story teller. Parking lot is small.

    Beyond ignored and completely unwelcome. This place could have been the hubby and I spot. Since…read moreit's so close to home. But unfortunately, they were really unfriendly & understaffed and the waiter/bartender was extremely bothered we were there and seemed very overwhelmed. I don't know who Celia is but maybe get more staff in the kitchen and a hostess and more waitress/waiters. We went in Saturday Valentines night dinner right before 6pm and found parking to be easy and should have taken that as a sign but figured we get better service. NOPE! The parking not is just really small and the people sitting had ordered and committed to staying I guess. Keep reading and you'll get my drift! Honestly, We assumed it would be a great night romantic dinner. Then, we walked in and felt so neglected. No hostess to greet or seat you. The bus man or waiter said wait here and cleaned a table when 3 were available. It looks like the three employees were doing everything and at the same time doing nothing! It was comical at first. He sat us finally and then we ordered. Appetizers and a Molcajete and two nonalcoholic drinks. By now 32mins passed. No chips & salsa. No nothing... we should have just left. But we were lazy to leave elsewhere with no reservations on Valentine day. He brought me a drink from the bar like if I ordered it, I hate to say he might have memory issues. Then he noticed we still don't have our drinks and he had to ask again what I ordered. Now 50mins passed and at another 15 mins the main course came before the appetizers were served so I cancelled it. It just seems like they didn't care for anyone else but the people at the bar. Ppl were just walking in and ended up leaving or seating themselves. Majority left and they didn't even notice! Not welcoming at all and as for the food. I feel like everything was previously frozen as the chicken and meat was very chewy-leather like. The cheese was cold. And just grateful that we didn't get sick because it wasn't cooked all the way. When I go into a restaurant, I expect good service and quality food. I unfortunately won't be returning. Such a shame because this place has western character straight out of a saloon and can't speak for the drinks as we didn't even eat our entire meal and wanted to get the hell out. Do better because this could be a cute hangout spot!

    El Carpintero - mexican - Updated May 2026

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