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

Fajitas for One were Delicious! Great customer service…read more Nice restaurant inside & outside Highly recommend eating here

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!

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.

Food is not bad, but the service is trash. for those who live outside of the city limit and don't…read moreknow any better there's really not nice people in this restaurant.

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 were a little skeptical seeing the 3.5 star review. However, the experience was quite pleasant…read more The atmosphere, food and service were excellent. We will definitely be returning for a second visit.

The food is hit and miss. The menu is difficult to interpret and many of the servers do not speak…read moreEnglish well enough to correctly complete your order.

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.

Good food Service depends on the day…read more We used to be regulars, 2-3 times per week at the bar...very disappointed the last 2 visits. Service was very poor.

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.

The stark was amazing it was cooked to perfection. The price was excellent for the amount of food…read moreand the staff were friendly , helpful and fast, the ambiance was of a bar type restaurant.

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.