From the moment you step through the doorway, you are greeted by the inviting aroma of freshly…read moreprepared chips a welcoming introduction to what follows. Upon being seated, guests are presented with a simple yet genuinely authentic menu. The flavors remain consistently exceptional, a quality I believe is essential for any restaurant hoping to thrive in Alexandria. Caro's is far from the typical, run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurant where meals are hastily assembled from a hot line and served with an inflated price tag. Instead, each dish reflects care, authenticity, and craftsmanship. Complementing the cuisine, the staff and atmosphere provide an added layer of warmth and charm. The establishment also features a small shop offering imported goods, further enhancing the overall experience. I strive for honesty and objectivity in my reviews, and I rarely award a full five stars. However, Caro's is an exception. This assessment is not based on a handful of visits but on years of consistently outstanding dining experiences. If I were to choose a single word to describe Caro's, it would be authentic. This restaurant exemplifies what true, heartfelt Mexican cuisine should be.

Nick's Pick: Caro's Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Alexandria! Caro's "Authentic" Mexican…read moreRestaurant I've been a weekly customer for almost a year, and it's the only Mexican spot I go to in CenLa. My favorite? The street tacos --though the burritos and fajitas never disappoint either. What makes Caro's stand out is more than the food--it's the people. The owner and staff always greet me and make every visit feel like home. If you haven't tried Caro's yet, take it from me--you should! #NicksPick #CenLaEats #SupportLocal #AuthenticMexican #AlexandriaLAe

Very pleased. Good food and good service. Prices are a decent value in this current economy…read more Will definitely be back!

Very clean and pretty interior and exterior. We were seated quickly but our server was super slow…read moreand not attentive at all. The guacamole bowl was fantastic and the so were the mango margaritas. I did enjoy the queso as well. The burrito Suazo was really dry but the cubed chicken was flavorful. Pretty standard on the salsa and chips. Aside the terrible service , it was good and I would love to try more of the menu and give them another chance!

Dropped in Rio today while visiting our daughter and some friends- they said- just cannot best this…read moreplace for Mexican- this to an ole codger from Fort Worth Texas what're they make REAL MEXICAN GRUB The reception was very friendly- the place was so clean - you had to notice I followed my friends and ordered street tacos- one tamale and beans and rice- my wife got the taco salad Of course while you wait for the real food- the real deal of MEXICAN is the salsa and chips and guacamole!! Well- gotta say- salsa was exceptional- chips were made in house - very crunchy- actually awesome; the guacamole is as good as the salsa The main course - good as the salsa- nothing else needs to be said One of the owners came over to visit and asked what we thought-- I told him I was gonna rate him on the Yelp scale of 1-5- - - He said what grade do we get? A 7 I said- and well deserved Told him next time we are back this way - we look forward to seeing him again Great place- great food and service and where your business is appreciated!! Dale & Linda Behan Fort Worth Texas

I ordered the Mexican Torta (meat served with cheese, tomatoes, onions, avocados, jalapeño…read morepeppers, and a side of French fries). This sandwich was better than I expected it to be. I did think it was pricey but after being able to legitimately eat on this sandwich on 3 times. I think it was well worth it.

Absolutely amazing food. The tacos trompo are the best in Alexandria. Truly authentic. Small and…read moreintimate interior

Wow. The food here is EXCELLENT. Wish I'd have taken pictures, but we had the chicharron pupusas…read moreand lengua tacos. The pupusas were HUGE and I was full after one (the order comes with two!). The tacos were so flavorful and the lengua super tender. 10/10 Will definitely be coming back!

We ordered Street Tacos and they were delicious as well as Quesaberria Tacos. Also ordered tamales…read moreand they were delicious. A friend told me you could order Elote and have them cut it off the cob I asked and they said yes. Brought it out regular. So instead of remaking it just took it back and took it off the check. Salsa was good. For the price I feel like plates should include rice and beans, but the food in general was delicious. Also the Guac was yummy but for the portion size, it was a bit pricy and I also think the price of the tamales were steep, however I'd buy both again.

Mi Tierra consistently has fresh, delicious food, as well as the friendliest staff. They are more…read morethan happy to help you find just what you need and make every visit amazing! There are plenty of options for Mexican food, but this is always our pick!!

I came to visit my husbands family for the holiday. I am from California and love my Mexican food,…read moreI was missing my "tacos". I found this place on YELP and said, "what the heck, let me try it"! Well to my surprise it was by far the best, so far. The salsa is perfect, I love hot n spicy " Chile" perfecto!!! The chicken tacos and carne Asada tacos made me feel right back at home. Gracias

Absolutely incredible tacos! Super authentic, and definitely the best in the area. I cannot…read morerecommend this place highly enough.

Loved walking in and seeing a beautiful place. The wooden furniture is charming and should come…read morehome with me. The food was plentiful, delicious, filling and far better than another Mexican place I've eaten at. The long island ice tea was off the charts good ! Service was outstanding! Our server took our, table of 4 order, without writing anything down and got it spot on perfect. Would 110% be back!!! And recommend!!!

The food was amazing and I couldn't recommend this more if you are in the area. The interior looks…read moregreat too. The service was great and the waiters were very nice to us. The drinks were good too.

Edit 2/4/18: My original review was only 2 stars...recently I've ordered a few different items…read moreusing the waiter app. The food has been great. Haven't been inside the restaurant since the original review, though, so can't comment on service experience again. Original Review: I found the overall experience pretty lackluster. Maybe it was what I ordered, but the food was pretty "meh". The portion was also small considering the price and what I've gotten from other mexican locations. The staff was kind of all over the place. Not too attentive. I'll give the benefit of the doubt on that, though, because when a new restaurant opens in our lil' town people flock like it's the second coming of jesus so the place was jumping. I've had better food from other mexican places...that's the main issue.

This restaurant has a patio area, bar seating, and a decent sized dining area. There is also a…read moredrive thru window to order or pick up food there. They serve some awesome margaritas, frozen and on the rocks. They have daily drink specials. My service was ok. Nothing special or to write about. They bring you chips and salsa to your table to snack on, as does most Mexican restaurants. They have Mexican music playing in the background of the lobby I ordered the beef enchiladas and it was ok. Like the service it not anything special. I have had better and I have had worse. The food, however, did arrive to my table very quickly. This restaurant is very attractive from the outside. I would probably explore some other Mexican food restaurants before I ventured back here. It is not a bad restaurant. And if I had to eat there again I would, but there are many better ones out there.

Drinks were great and food delicious. Service was quick and attentive. Nice vibe overall.read more

This is our favorite place to eat Mexican right now, in Central Louisiana. The only complaint I…read morehave is the price... definitely pricey. Their fajitas and quesadillas, however, are absolutely great as well as the guacamole.

It was my colleague's turn to choose the dinner location and he decided on Mexican food. Now, I am…read morefrom Arizona, which has the best Mexican food, so I wasn't exactly excited about eating this genre in Alexandria, Louisiana. Here goes... I wanted to play it safe so I ordered the carne asada. To my surprise, it wasn't horrible. Had good flavor and was cooked perfectly. It's served on a bed of grilled onions, which was weird but whatever. This dish also came with my choice of corn or flour tortillas. The rice and beans on the side tasted like they came strait from a can though, but who's there for the rice and beans anyway? Pro tip: save yourself a few bucks and just order the steak fajitas in lieu of the carne asada. The fajitas are served almost identically to the carne asada, except your meat is cut for you already. Both plates come served over grilled onions, both come with tortillas and also with rice/beans and toppings. EXACTLY THE SAME! Weird thing is, the carne asada is $2 more? Give Pedro's a shot, it won't be the best Mexican food you've ever had, but it won't be the worst either. One thumb and a high-five for Pedro's. Happy eating, my foodies!

I wanted to eat some fried ice cream and this is one of the few places I saw that served it. I made…read morethe drive from my hotel room to Pedro's which was somewhat of an adventure because the GPS kept sending me to the wrong place. I ended up getting my fried ice cream to go $6.99. I commend the staff for being really nice and helpful. Everything was still intact and hadn't melted by the time I got back to my hotel room. The ice cream was still firm and the shell was still crispy. Before digging in I had to take some of the whipped cream off of it. A little bit too much sugar was sprinkled on the outside but overall this was really good. I may come back and visit this place again before I leave. I just know to ask them not to put any whipped cream and not as much sugar. The staff was friendly and very helpful.