Love this tiny hole on the wall. My son and I get take out at least once a week. The Papusas are to die for!

It was pretty good. I had the burrito al pastor and the meat was really good but I wasn't a fan on the rice they used, I've seen this type of rice on 3 different places on the Treasure Coast, it nowhere nearly resembles Mexican rice but the Al Pastor meat made up for it. The wife had carnitas which were very tasty, again they gave her some OTHER rice (different than the one from my burrito) mixed with canned vegetables, I thought it weird but she liked it. So go or don't, but know what to expect before you do. Overall was a good experience. Did I mention the Al pastor was delicious? hehe read more

This is a great find. If you feel like tacos, I'd recommend the chorizo--spicy and greasy. Whatever you do, at least try the papousas. They're totally awesome. read more

Love this place - great Mexican food. More of a diner type atmosphere but if you know that going in then no surprises.

St. Augustine's best kept secret. I had a biggest burrito and it made me cry it was so good.

The pupusas are delicious. Especially the mixed with meat and cheese‼ I discover this place by traveling to St. Augustine and stopped in this plaza and there it was Pupusas!! Delicious and courtesy read more

Really really good. I had the bean and cheese pupusa and the carnita tacos. The pupusas were my absolute favorite and the tacos were delicious as well. The service was nice although we put in our order around 2:00 and didn't really get the option to stay and eat (they closed at 2:30 on Sunday). Regardless, I would definitely go again. read more

The best flippin' Mexican food I have ever had and I have had a lot of authentic Mexican food. Kind of a strange restaurant in a strange non descript strip mall but so worth. The pupusa (salvadoran food) was to die for. Run don't walk to this gem. read more

Oh my god. Best Mexican food I've ever had. The burrito is the bomb, coming back again!!!!

Wow, don't judge a book by its cover. Looking at this place from the outside could make you think twice. But go in! It's definitely worth it! The Papusas are just as good as everyone says. Try them! read more

Atmosphere: It's a store with a kitchen. Local Spot. Service: The owners are nice, service isn't bad. Food comes usually within 15 minutes. Food: All the mexican food is normal, nothing special. The pupusas are the reason I come to this place. Fresh and hand-made with a side of curtido. The hot sauces they have appear and taste home-made. Definitely delicious. Cost: Prices range approximately from $5-7 for most dishes. Overall: I only go here for their pupusas. read more

My husband and I stopped here on a whim and WOW. So good! Friendly staff, real home style food, and a overall great experience. We had chicken and steak tacos, cheese pupusa and we LOVED the mixed Pupusa (meat, cheese, beans) and washed it all down with a huge mexican coke. We cant wait to come back again and again!!! read more

So good! The pupusas were amazing (and have a feeling I will be craving these when I get back home). The guacamole was fresh and the best that I have had in a restaurant. The pico de gallo was the best I have ever had - this place is a must try! If I lived here - it would be on our weekly takeout list. read more

I don't think it would be possible to find a more authentic Mexican food place. I had the Pastor Tortas and a pork tamale, both were absolutely phenomenal! Fresh and delicious. My fiancé and her family had the chicken enchiladas and chicken quesadilla. Both were really good as well! It's a tiny hole-in-the-wall with a tiny Mexican grocery market attached. May seem a little sketchy at first but these are where all the hidden gems lay! read more

This place is amazing! First time there and the pupusas were incredible!! The service was top notch! The owner even took time to explain the proper way to eat the pupusa. I recommend this place for anyone. read more

This place is fantastic. I am from California and I know Latin food. This restaurant is family owned by wonderful people, the owner, Carlos is so warm and charming. The food is just incredible, best taco I have ever had. Everything is homemade with the greatest care. Absolutely delicious. The sauces are amazing, the atmosphere very cute, we will be regulars, I have found Latin food heaven. Do NOT miss this place!!!! 5 stars!!!!! read more

Amazing guacamole. I mean the best I've ever eaten. Pupusas, tacos, pickled veggies....all delicious. And the most wonderful service as well. Super delish dinner for under $15! read more

Great coffee! Great pupusas! They also have a small market inside in case you need any special ingredients.

Wow, what a testament to the theory that the best food can be found at a hole in the wall. I had Carnitas and my guy had the Barbacoa, shared a pork tamale. Everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. The seasoning was spot on and fresh and clean. Thank you Yelpers for guiding us not too far off the interstate, certainly well worth it! read more

Best Mexican food around. Grocery store attached & you can always find a sauce or spice you need The pupupas are out of this world. And the biggest burrito wonderful. I am telling everyone I know to go there I'll be back read more

Their burritos are absolutely amazing! It's a shame I live in Port Saint Lucie because would come here at least once a week. Please try this gem in the wall! read more

This place is incredible! It doesn't look like much, but the food is seriously unbelievable! It's a little market/ restaurant with just a handful of tables. Teeny tiny!! But oh the food!!! We tried some papusas and burritos. The unlikely star? The pickled slaw that comes on the side of an order of papusas. Wow!! Their burritos are absolutely delicious too, and I am not usually a huge burrito fan. While we were there, I saw several people order the soup, so I am going to have to give that a try next time! Check this place out! You won't be sorry! read more

Best Mexican food I've had in forever. Love how reasonable the prices are and how good the food is. I you're looking for something very casual this is perfect it's literally adjacent to a grocery store but if your most important factor about dining out is great food and good prices prices then this place is perfect! read more

Must try!!! Some of the best guacamole I've ever eaten at a restaurant. The cheese enchilada were fantastic and the papusas excellent. There is a large selection of beer and soda- many of which were Mexican or Central American. The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant was exceptionally clean. read more

By far the smallest resturaunt I've ever been in, probably only enough seating for 20-25 people and the server was also the cook, but the food was really good. I ws really craving a burrito one day and my boyfriend and I decided to check it out. The salsas and sauces look like they are made in house. My burrito was really good and so was my boyfrend's chimi. People who are expecting greasey taco bellesque food aren't going to find it. The tacos have cheese, onion and cilantro and you can choose from the regular meats(beek, chicken, pork) plus tongue, cheek, and other authentic cuts. The refried beans are probably the best I've ever had, they are seasoned so well and very smooth. My boyfriend and I went through the menu picking out what we were going to have next time, I can't wait to go back. read more

Great Latin food and great service! My friend ordered the pork and bean papusas with pickled cabbage relish (sounds weird but flavors and texture are good) and I ordered the steak and chorizo tacos (really tender and not too spicy). We then had fried plantains with cream ( good but flavor is more savory so great as a side) and flan for dessert. My suggestions would be to get the flan and/or get the plantains with the caramel sauce from the flan for dipping as a dessert. It's also a great latin food store, so you can create at home! read more

Jsut a few tables in a storefront, but the food is great! Great guacamole and the papusas are the best I've ever had.

Fanstastic. Great people - better food. Get there early if you want the favorites. Tremendous homemade food.

Everyone kept telling me about this amazing food they had so My family and I decided to have dinner there.... It was probably the worst ever. I had really high hopes but we didn't even eat our food after a few bites. The Mexican coke in a bottle seems like a great idea but there was no other options. It was also a little dirty and outdated inside. I really wanted to like this place,,,, read more

My family, friends, and I come to eat here often. The food is authentic, very fresh, and great prices. It is family run with mexican grocery store on one side and small eatery on the other so if your expecting fancy, you want get it here. But, Mi Carnal's delicious food and wonderful family atmosphere keeps us coming back. read more

Great tacos and tamales, as well as tasty house hot sauces. Friendly service in low-key atmosphere. Mmmmm.

Looks like a little whole in the wall.... But don't let it keep you from coming in. The food is fresh and handmade.... And the pupusas are absolutely out of this world delicious! I only wish I had eaten here earlier in the week..... Now I can only come back one more time before I head home. Can't wait to come back! read more

Wow!!! Tacos al pastor!!!!! With the salsa verde and guacamole!!! You have to try this place!

Fantastic Mexican! Best kept secret in St. Augustine! Sit back and relax-there is no hurry here.

Great authentic Mexican food! The portions are a little small but the price is right. The ingredients seem to be very fresh. Be careful of the red sauce it is really hot! Service is satisfactory but it is basically a hole in the wall location so you cannot expect the red carpet. Overall my favorite take out Mexican place to eat not only in Saint Augustine but overall! Best kept secret in Saint Augustine! read more

I relocated from Maryland and discovered this diner by chance about 8 years ago and my family and eat at least once a week. The food is very inexpensive for the quality. The food is consistently delicious and the owners make you feel like family. I recommend the mexican sandwiches or "torta Mexicana" which is just amazing. Also, they have the best tasting Pupusas in the area and I should know since I'm from El Salvador. This is the best kept secret in St. Augustine. Just delicious quality food at an amazing price with excellent service. Just be careful because the food at this place is truly addictive! read more

I'm from Honduras and I humbly consider myself a pupusas expert [:)] and this is the place for pupusas! Their pupusas Were better than some places in my home country. We live in Daytona Beach and my mom, my husband and me, came to El Carnal after a color Run in Palm Coast. We found them on Yelp and because of the reviews we decided to make the trip, it was a good call!! We finally have a place to enjoy pupusas. We also try their fried plantains with cream (a Central American Classic) which were as excellent as the Abuela back home. We didn't try anything else from the menu but for what we saw on the other tables I bet it's good too! All of the tables were full and the phone was constantly ringing to go they seem busy, that's always a good sign. There is a small grocery on the other side of the restaurant that sells hot sauces, cheeses, and other authentic Central American items. We even bought the cream to take it home and ordered 4 more pupusas to go. The service is great and we felt welcomed, don't be shy and come to visit el Carnal. read more

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Wonderful fresh food. Small hidden restaurant and store just south of RT 312. Not a lot of tables so you might want to get there a little early. The store has your cold drinks in the cooler and plenty of spices and different hot sauce from south of the border. read more

The food is excellent. Very authentic. I had the Mexican Barbacoa and my dad had the carnitas. The food was great and the service was also good. It's not fancy but I highly recommend it. read more

Excellent pupusas! My husband and I and our daughter just ate there and they have excellent pupusas. The tamale is very good too. Worth our drive from Jacksonville. They have vegetarian options also. read more