Quaint little restaurant in St. Augustine. Staff is so friendly. El Salvadoran food at its finest. Everything. We ordered was delicious, fresh and non greasy. The homemade hot sauce added more flavor to the dish. We had al pastor and campechano tacos. Meat in the tacos were good portions. We also had pork, bean and cheese papusa as well as the carnita plates. All amazing. The prices were also fair. Will be going back to this place. read more

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Vibe: 6/10 Service: 7/10 Value: 7/10 Pupusas: 8/10 Steak tacos: 8/10 Fajitas: 4.5/10 Overall: 6.75/10 (3.38/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical] read more

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Shoutout to our local community heroes like Carlos!!! This is a very welcoming venue. Carlos was warm, personable, and friendly. The dining area is clean and makes good use of its space. The menu is very nice, easy to understand, and has a lot of variety with many choices of toppings, fillings, and sides. I had a delicious savory pork tamale and a savory combination pupusa with pork, bean, and cheese. I had a side of sweet plain, Salvadorian cream, and pickles vegetables. I also had a cold and refreshing Modelo Negr. Authentic flavors made with skill and love. Carlos informed me that the sauces are housemade. They are both so delicious! Thera a green jalapeño and a red sauce. I had both and they paired well with my dishes. For dessert I had a refreshing horchata!! All my senses are happy!!! Bravo!!! And I appreciated the signage in the window welcoming The Church of Eleven22 to the neighborhood!!! Love the Love!!! read more

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Great food, great service. It's in a strip mall so parking is easy. The place has counter service and is basic in decor. We go here on a regular basis and it's always fresh and good! read more

Another great lunch at Mi Carnal! Food is always exceptional and the service is friendly. It's got a chill vibe and very unassuming from the outside. You will not be disappointed! read more

Wow! A hidden gem that I am so glad I found! I loved the warm salsa-it was such an interesting yet delicious take! The tortillas were definitely homemade and so much better than your typical store bought tortilla! I just got queso with chorizo and it was so good! I loved this style of queso and how thick it was! The owner running it was so attentive and kind! And even though it was a small more quick service style restaurant-it was perfect for a quick bite! Food came out so fast and well made! Can't wait to go back!! :) read more

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So good. So authentic. Definitely worth visiting! Small restaurant, not fancy, but prices are super reasonable, and the staff is kind and helpful. read more

The best burrito- I have ever had. Great service food was prepared so well. Right amount of ingredients ... Burritos are so big.

Food is amazing, I am from El Salvador and I had try pupusas in like 3 or 4 different places and neither is as good as mi carnal!

Fantastic food, drinks and lovely staff. My husband and I after each bite keep nodding to each other over how delicious everything is!

Nice little spot, food was good, and service was great! Prices were okay, a little high. I ordered a steak fajitas with rice & beans. A side order of sweet plantains, with a side of cream,.and three bean and cheese pupusas. Plus two drinks. Total was $42.00. A littld high . read more

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Food was absolutely delicious, the burrito as advertised was very large! Can't wait to come back

First of all the service was great and second of all the plantains are out of this world! All food was great, esp homemade salsas!

Carlos & his wife (the Chef) serve great, mouth-watering food at very reasonable prices. Go and try it--start with the mixed Pupusas, and try all 3 sauces. The carnitas & barbacoa dinners are delicious. If you're tired of mediocre Tex Mex, Mi Carnal is the solution! read more

The moment we walked in we were greeted with friendly and quick service. But the food, the food was outta here. It was absolutely delicious and well worth it. It's a little hole in the wall but I 100/10 recommend this place. read more

Stopped here on our way through from North Carolina, and it was absolutely delicious! Do yourself a favor and order the El Salvadoran tamale, pupusas and absolutely anything with the campechano meat in it. The owner was fabulous!! Highly recommend!! read more

Yep my fellow Yelpers are 100% correct - this is a 5. Definitely worth a try. Started today with thinking about how good a bowl of chicken tortilla soup would taste - I remember reading about Mi Carnal while I was getting food from China One the restaurant right next door. Always remember seeing people going into Mi Carnal and thought some day I need to try it - so today we did. Arrived around 3 - so well after lunch and before dinner - not very busy. First impression- the place is really clean. The owner Oscar greeted us and helped us order. We know we wanted the chicken tortilla soup. Also read where most people love Their pupusas. Oscar asked if we like pork - we do and opted for their chicharon (pork) rather than cheese or cheese and bean. Bought a couple of beers - picked a table near the window and waited for our order. Everything arrived nice and hot. So tasty. Lots of food. Excellent. You will love this place. read more

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it's hidden away little hole in the (strip) mall excellent food and price nice friendly folks basic tables and decor never had a bad experience read more

Delicious and filling!! First time having pulpusas and they were great! The staff is also extremely pleasant. I would definitely get the pulpusas again and the pork tamale with the beans and rice! Very yummy, will be coming again. read more

The Bean and Cheese Pupusa are best I have had! The salsa and chips are homemade and very tasty. Very authentic latin food and service is great! read more

Mi Carnal Restaurant - Bean and cheese papusa lunch box - Mexican Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Just okay. I feel like I get a lot more value for about the same price at the Mexican cantina just down the road. Plus, free chips and salsa and unlimited refills on drinks at that other place. A lot more options to choose from there as well. So for value/price, that's part of where the 3 stars come in. Service was great however. Very friendly and welcoming. The interior decor is lacking, but that has never bothered me anywhere I go as long as the place is clean, which this place was, so good job there. My husband really enjoyed his burrito, said it was tasty. My street tacos were barely okay. The steak meat in them was very tough and overcooked/ hard. Thats the other reason for 3 stars. read more

Mi Carnal is a must-try restaurant!!!!!! Everything I have tried on the menu has been absolutely mind blowing. I recommend the pupusas revueltas and the burritos. If you're looking for amazing service, friendly ambiance, and a delicious meal you must go to mi carnal. read more

The tacos and the pupusa were sooooo good. I got the tacos al pastor, and the beans, cheese, meat, pupusa, and I would definitely order this again. The rice with chicken was just ok, too wet. I was also disappointed with the portion size given the price. The service was friendly and the restaurant is really clean. read more

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Stopped here on a road trip mainly because of it's 5 star reviews, and our experience was no less than 5 stars. Great food and even better service, and the prices were affordable to top it all off. Portion sizes were just right, and the staff was great at giving recommendations. The food came out very timely and they were very attentive to everything we needed. Would definitely return!! read more

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Chile relleno- the pepper was not roasted before it was dipped and fried, so it was tough. The amount of cheese in it was abundant. The ranchera sauce on top was good but not enough. I wish he had put on it. Overall, it's the closest to authentic I've tasted in this area yet. Refried black beans - yummy Rice- okay Spicy red salsa - fire I want to give them 4 stars, but I can't get over the way the Chile was under treated. read more

Listen... these are the best papusas I've ever had. I apologize I didn't take pictures of them but please believe they got destroyed immediately. My favorite was a toss up between the bean and cheese and the plain cheese. They were amazing. The service was very personal and it felt like I was in a small town visiting a family restaurant. The place is hard to find unfortunately if you follow the directions for Yelp--it'll lead you past the restaurant on the wrong side of the street. It's actually by the Save A Lot near McDonald's. Once you find it, the place is super tiny, so small groups or a group of two. You'll be packed in close. I'll definitely make this a regular spot in St. Augustine and like the previous reviews mention, order some papusas to go. They really do reheat well. read more

Mi Carnal Restaurant - Chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Very tasty and nice owner. More authentic Mexican food it's amazing. Went for dinner. We got enchiladas and fajitas. The only complaint is portions seem small and served on plastic wear which maybe it's more of a lunch spot than dinner. Other than that it was really really good. Next time I'll order more food. read more

Extremely rude owner. Used to visit his small Hispanic market and cafe in days past. Went to his current location once and will never return. read more

Sensational food We found this wonderful family run eatery in a shopping centre outside the touristy historic district of St Augustine. We liked it so much that we came here 3 times during our 4 night stay at St Augustines. The dishes that we tried were: Chicken tortilla soup - The soup was delicious - made with real chicken broth and full of fresh ingredients and flavour which was improved by the addition of 5 drops of habanero sauce as recommended by the owner Carlos. We had this every time we visited because we loved it!! Biggest burrito pastor (spicy grilled pork) - made with paper thin flour tortillas and the perfect amount of rice, beans, lettuce, cheese and meat. Taco salad campechano -fresh crunchy flour tortilla chips topped with lettuce, beans, cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, steak and chorizo. Pupusas - delicious corn flatbreads stuffed with tasty porky chicharron and cheese. Tacos - soft corn tortillas filled with spicy chorizo, topped with cilantro and finished with a squeeze of lime. We loved the house made salsas too. The meals here are just sensational - they are made with love and pride and you can just taste it in the food! read more

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The best Mexican/Latin dishes I've had in our area can be found here. The location is small and modest, but in my experience across the country - the most rewarding dining experience can often be found in "mom & pop" locations like this! Give this place a try and you won't be disappointed. read more

A little hole in the wall spot. Owner greeted us with a smile, gave us food recommendations and despite working the front desk and being our waiter was very attentive. I got the chicken tacos and they were the juicest ones I've ever had in a good way. Each bite was filled with flavor. The papusos are also good but I enjoyed the tacos a little bit more. read more

Just like home! Best burrito in area and extremely well priced. Will only eat here. Top notch service. Don't let basic decor fool you. There's a reason most customers don't speak English here. Authentic!!! read more

My wife loves this place. She usually gets the salad and always enjoys it. The service is fine, you order from the counter or by phone. Either way your meal is ready pretty quickly. Prices seem to be inline with other restaurants of this type. read more

I came here once so I can only give my opinion about one dish. I came for the pupusas, an incredible dish if you never tried it. Service was extremely friendly, what's a Pupusa was just a tad High and honestly not up to par on other places that I have tried. read more

Mi Carnal is our go-to meeting spot before we head to a concert at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Here is why... 1. Close to my Sidekicks Daughter's place... So she can meet us for dinner... Always a good time.. 2. It has Pupuas... This was the first place we'd tried them and because of them; we've tried them everywhere we go and we can find them... Their's are the light corn tortilla masa filled with amazing amount of cheese.. So think a thin crust pizza on the outside and an enormous amount of yummy gooey warm cheese on the inside.. You top them with their delicious cabbage slaw(don't know the real term El Salvadoran wise) as well as the light red sauce with no heat(they have agreen that is hot and a red that is even hotter if you wish to add those) These will make your heart sing... You can get them just cheese(queso) bean and cheese(frijoles queso) or pork (chicharron) We have tried all three. They are all very good but I always do an order of cheese/queso to go.. The reason behind that is because they reheat AMAZINGLY folks and you can make yourself some amazing dishes with these.. 3. Last reason we always hit here before a concert cuz we always take takeaway food for after the concert.. Come on you guys...You can't say, live music doesn't make you hungry or maybe it's the party favors.. I always get some variety of their Biggest Burrito.. I just take out the lettuce and sour cream cuz those are two things that don't hold up well..(sour cream gone bad equals food poisoning) During our last trip I got a chorizo and chicken biggest burrito and let's just say it made us HAPPY riding home back up US1 after the Harry Connick Jr. show.. If you try to find them on Yelp for some reason it goes back to their old address and establishment but if you look at the pictures you'll see where they have moved with one of my pictures ...They're right next to Save-A-Lot and Planet Fitness on US1.. It's definitely a DO NOT MISS little hole in the wall GEM that the locals love and SO SHOULD YOU.. Namaste PUPUAS LOVER FOR LIFE read more

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The food is excellent. If you like South American food made with love then you will really like this place. The service is very friendly. Not a fancy setting with canteen style seating. Come for the food, you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended. read more

Excelente!!! Always fresh and delicious! Very clean and friendly staff. Pulidas to die for, burritos huge!!! read more

Just got to Saint Augustine and like every place we extended stay it's important to find that taqueria spot and man I might have found it! I dig the vegetarian/vegan options. Solid spot in an unassuming shopping center. Kinda of a gem amongst retail dinosaurs. Helpful and mildly friendly service, fast and comfortable for dine in. Win read more

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Authentic Mexican food. Super delicious. Staff super friendly and helpful. This is definitely my new favorite Mexican spot. I got a veggie burrito and it was fantastic. Thanks you! read more

THE MOST Authentic Latin Cuisine in St. Augustine! I recommend ANYTHING on the menu, all the food here is delicious. The owner is a charming man, and there's always salsa & corridos playing on the speaker, what's not to love? They also have more reasonable prices than the local "gringo" copycats read more