Fantastic Mexican food. This is one of my go to places in Burbank. Food comes out quick and super delicious!

The best little restaurant. Food is fantastic, service is friendly, and you just can't go wrong with this place.

Food and service was excellent! They helped clean up spilled horchata that ran from the table down to the wall.

I first tried this place a week ago and so glad I did. I loved it so much I had to go back the week after! It's a cute little place and the decor has a nice touch. I can't wait to try more of the menu! My craving was the chili verde. The sauce is my favorite! The flavor is so good I feel like I can drink a gallon of it! My new go to spot! I deducted a star for the service. Both times seemed like we weren't checked on and waited awhile for the check. read more

El Carpintero - Chili Verde plate - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Good food, wonderful service. The waitress was very gracious with my children and I. I would absolutely visit again.

I never get tired of giving credit where due! Ordered tonight using DoorDash and I have to say the amount of good food you get from El Carpintero is a real bargain. Ordered a bean and cheese burrito (it came with rice too), this burrito was HUGE! Also ordered a chirizo burrito, gosh it was the weight of a brick, again a HUGE burrito! Both of them SO tasty, obviously we could not each the whole thing, so we have 2 dinners for tomorrow. The price is amazing. I see breakfast burritos in BB for over $18, these are under $10 and a real deal. The guacamole was great, and they always read any special instructions or additions. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

This is a great hole in wall mexican restaurant that is authentic! Very quick service and food is served on a warm plate. Very well priced. read more

El Carpintero - Chicken Burrito Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

This place is a hidden gem. Some of the best Mexican food I've had, everything was so flavorful and it came out hot in temperature. The meal from start to finish was amazing. Chips and salsa: Texture and spice level of the salsa was great. It didn't taste just like bland tomatoes like so many salsas I've had at some restaurants. The chips were fresh and hot. Not too thin or thick, the perfect amount of crispy. Both refillable Horchata: creamy, and sweet with that perfect cinnamon note. I've had countless cups of horchata from all different trucks, stands, and restaurants in LA, and this one was in my top 3 of all time. Chile Verde: so flavorful, with the perfect tang of the tomatillo. The pork was moist, and it fell apart. The rice and beans were perfect. Rice was so flavorful and the refried beans were creamy with such a rich texture. The tortillas it came with perfect soft, hot, and had the best crispy bits from being warmed up on the grill/stove. Burrito: FULL of meat and rice and beans, guacamole and salsa. Wrapped so well, it didn't fall apart. Enchilada/chili relleno This was my moms food, but she's so picky about her relleno, and she said it was the best she's had. read more

El Carpintero - Chile verde, asada burrito, chicken enchilada and chili relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Most of the food was good. There's no real ambiance. This is a basic Mexican place that offers dine in. They do a lot of carry out business. Parking is basically non-existent so plan accordingly. I cannot recommend the ceviche. The night we went there was only one person working and she clearly forgot the ceviche. I get that they make it fresh to order but ceviche must sit for a minimum of 30 minutes to "cook" in the lime juice. She brought me raw ceviche. A total waste of $15. Because of this, we will not return. read more

Bomb asf! Love this place so much, every time my boyfriend and I come the service is fast and the food is delicious . The inside is clean, dark and has a homey feel. The only thing that would make El Carpintero better would be if they sold margaritas lol anyway amazing 10/10 food do recommend! read more

El Carpintero - Chicken Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

I recommend this place 100%, delicious food, fast friendly service, very clean place, definitely when I come again from San Francisco I will come to this place read more

El Carpintero - Burrito al carbón de carne azada, - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

I love this place, the food is always fresh,The service is excellent. Their refried beans, pico and guacamole are my favorite. I would definitely come back and recommend it to friends and family. read more

So good!! I'm a picky eater and I loved my chicken quesadilla and carnitas taco. The chicken was shredded and mixed with cheesy perfection. My hubby got the beef chimichanga and he said it was so good! He said the meat was juicy and tender. The restaurant is super cute and the staff is very friendly! We're from out of town but will definitely stop here the next time we're able!10/10 would reccommend! read more

El Carpintero - Quesadilla Beef or Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Cute little full service place right across the street from Warner Brothers Studio. All the taste of a nice Mexican restaurant, but the price of fast food. My enchilada plate was delicious. One down: sodas are canned and not fountain. (The Cokes are the Mexican bottled Cokes ). But their iced water is good. That price, though! That's the winner. I'd come back. read more

El Carpintero - Our bill - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Yoooo! Y'all need to not sleep on El Carpintero! This lil Mom & Pop shop is it! I was craving some Mexican Restaurant food without going inside a busy big restaurant. Wanted a chill type of vibe. This place was perfect, they delt with my annoying special request ass without any questions. I asked for Burrito Ranchero stuffed with Chile Verde, they looked at me funny but were like ok. Let me tell you this Burrito was Fire! It was smothered wet style with their Red Enchilada sauce and cheese. Came with side of Rice, Beans, Guac and Sour Cream. Everything was Tasty and well seasoned. They also serve you with Chips and Salsa, salsa def had some Kick to it. I will be back to try some other stuff at this hidden Gem. Def need to check this place out Yall! read more

El Carpintero - Custom Burrito Ranchero stuffed with Chile Verde - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Super super great food! It came very very hot and tons of flavor!! Wonderful staff! I don't live here but when I visit I'll definitely come back here for really good food!! I had the chile verde burrito SOOOO GOOOOD read more

AMAZING service and food!!!!!!! You can tell the food is made with love and care. I will most definitely be back!!

Nice casual eats. Good family friendly place with laid back but good service. The food good and will come back again. Parking down street or in back if you're lucky. read more

Stopped by recently with a few friends and ordered the chicken burrito which was great. Generous portions, and really reasonable pricing. The staff was also very nice and the service was attentive. I'll definitely be back here! read more

Came here for a late lunch after the WB tour and it is cozy, friendly and the food was wonderful. El pastor was perfect with flavor and the host/server was very sweet. Glad we came and took a chance, it's a 10 min walk from the WB tour parking lot. Totally recommend!!!! read more

I like this place a lot. The food is great, comes out fast , very friendly service. Over all a great place to eat!

Our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. It looks like a hole in the wall, mom-and-pop shop - but it actually has a really cute, clean dining room if you want to eat in. And Hector - the "pop" who does it all - takes your order, cooks it to perfection, brings it to you, along w/ delicious house-made chips and salsa, takes your $ - and yes, that is a single $ -he has somehow managed to keep his prices reasonable - all with a smile. Craving chilaquiles? Get the Jalopy special! My favorite: the Chile Colorado. Full disclosure - Hector does sometimes have wait help during lunch hours. read more

I've lived in the San Fernando Valley for most of my life and yet the first time I came here was a few months ago and today is the 2nd time. It's just yummy, good authentic Mexican food. The chicken enchilada with the refried beans and their delicious salsa is the perfect lunch. Also the people that work here are precious. read more

El Carpintero - Chicken enchilada with beans - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Took my work team here and everyone loved this place. We ordered the following: Arroz con pollo Beef tostada Beef nachos extra cheese Carne Asad burrito a la cart Beef enchiladas Steak burrito with beans and rice The prices are affordable. The ambiance is nice. The service started off slow but picked up quick once we got our orders in. The place was packed at time. We will be back again :) read more

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I popped in for a quick lunch before the holidays and this restaurant made my day! El Carpintero is a total hidden gem in LA! It's located behind the WB studios - keep an eye out or you'll miss it. The staff is so friendly and the food is incredible! The portions are perfect. My favorite part is the atmosphere - welcoming and warm with lovely decor. This will definitely become of of my go-to spots when I'm nearby. read more

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El Carpintero is amazing! We and our friends got together and ordered dinner for the first time from them via UberEats and we were delighted with how good the food is! In addition to cooking up tasty goodness, they also read our note and took great care to give us what we needed. That makes them 5 stars right there. Handmade guacamole and chips, hard-shelled tacos, crispy taquitos, all of it was top-notch. You need extra tomatoes or sour cream or lettuce? You got it. Extras may have cost a bare few pennies more, but they sure made the meal. You can tell when restaurants are attentive and strive to give excellent food and service, and the folks at El Carpintero do just that! read more

This is the best Mexican food in Burbank. The ceviche is fresh and delicious, el pastor tacos are always fantastic, chili verde. etc., etc., etc. And the staff and owner are super friendly and kind! You can't go wrong here! read more

The food is DELICIOUS, the business owners are kind, and the price is very affordable! I love this place!

Came in Tuesday at 5:30 for my daughter's birthday and the restaurant was closed. Please update your hours on Facebook. It says here hours are 8-8. Would have loved to try the food. read more

Fantastic local fare- excellent service with affordable prices and tasted awesome! A total great find. We looked for a local Hispanic restaurant close to Warner Brothers Studio tour- The fajitas were amazing, homemade salsa, chips- large portions - you won't be disappointed! read more

El Carpintero - Fajitas below with taco/ enchilada platter. - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

I rarely, if ever, write reviews but I had to come on here to say I went to El Carpintero for lunch yesterday (my very first time) and had the most delicious & mouthwatering lunch. The food had so much flavor, and has now taken the cake as my favorite Mexican spot in Burbank (and I've been to them all!) Will absolutely be back!!!! read more

Across the street from Warner Bros Studios you will find El Carpintero. This little family owned Mexican Restaurant has a strong following among the studio employees and Burbank locals. I recently placed an order for pickup, ordering a beef taco & cheese enchilada combination plate. The beef taco came in a nice crispy, not too oily shell and the enchilada had a flavorful sauce. I would have liked to see a little more rice and beans with my order, but they both had a nice flavor, too. My order was ready upon my arrival and placed in a nice takeout container. The Service was fast and friendly. I Also heard good things about their chili Colorado, need to try that next. They are also open for breakfast. With only street parking available, parking can be a headache if you don't get one of their spaces in front. The dining room is temporarily closed. read more

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I come here when I want good Mexican food whenever I work at Warner Brothers. Food is very flavorful and they give u unlimited chips and salsa for your stomach's desire. Service is fast and great. Solid 4.25/5 read more

All the other reviews nailed it. Yelp at its finest. Loved finding this spot that I would never have known about otherwise. The breakfast burrito with bacon was fantastic. Crispy bacon, well cooked. Good portions. Service was fantastic - they clearly put a lot of care into their food and take pride in what they serve. The ambiance was very lowkey. Street parking in the area. The complimentary tortilla chips were warm. You can't miss with this place. read more

We were looking for a restaurant near Warner Bros Studio Tour and found this. It was a 12min walk. It's a cozy mom & pop restaurant and the lady was so nice nice. The chips and the salsa were delicious! I even asked for a second serving. The chips were served hot like it was freshly made and the salsa was spicy and just so good We ordered everything ala carte - tacos: fish, shrimp, carnitas, cheese enchilada and vegetable soup. The vegetable soup was hearty. The tacos were rolled soft tacos and they were delicious! I loved the enchilada the most. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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What a glorious and unique family Restaurant I just moved into the area and was delighted to find that the local Mexican restaurant not only serves wonderful seafood but also has fantastic ambience very warm setting and customer service here entire family will enjoy the experience here and it's highly recommended read more

Excellent. Tasty Sonoran style Mexican food at great (especially in LA) prices. Can't wait to come back.

I ordered the beef chimichanga, what I received was a oiled attempt at a chimichanga. Moving past that, the food didn't even taste seasoned or flavorful. My fiancé ordered the shrimp tacos, he said they were semi decent, just lacking in the flavor department. Both dishes came with rice and beans, but it was literally like 1 spoonful of beans and 2 spoonfuls of rice. I wouldn't come back here. I wouldn't recommend. read more

Just amazing Great burrito. Great mom and pop restaurant. Very nice people who own it. read more

I always forget about this little hole in the wall Mexican place. Maybe because it's sort of tucked away on a busy street. But the food is really good! And if you are looking for an amazing breakfast burrito (I get mine with bacon add beans, omg, so good), this is your spot! I like dining at the little tables under the umbrellas on the street, but a lot of folks get things to go. Everything is fresh and is really delicious, the left overs too. Service is great. read more

El Carpintero - Chicken burrito with green sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California