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    Carajillo Mexican Cuisine & Bar

    4.7 (68 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Kayla N.

    A total happy accident! After another spot turned us away because of my four-month-old nephew, I quickly found this place to get my family out of the heat. They welcomed us right in. We arrived early and enjoyed a quiet, relaxing meal. The drinks were fantastic--my sister loved her espresso martini, and my House Margarita with a Tajín rim was perfectly strong. I enjoyed my chicken taco and enchilada combo, though my sister's shrimp fajitas looked so good I wished I'd ordered them instead! Huge shoutout to our waitress, Alejandra, who was so sweet and even offered to help when the baby got fussy. They have Saturday karaoke, so we'll absolutely be back.

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    Valerie S.

    We visited this restaurant right before taking a walk through Fremont street and I absolutely loved it. I live in California but visit Mexico often and something about the food and service just made me feel like I was on vacation. Food taste very authentic and the salsa was nice and spicy! I had a breakfast burrito and the chorizo tasted like it came from my grandmas kitchen! I ordered a michelada that came out perfect as well. This will definitely be a restaurant I revisit every Vegas trip!

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    Kelly D.

    Perfection!! Everything about this restaurant was perfect! The owners were there and waited on us,super friendly and fun to chat with. Now the important part, the food! Hands down best chips and salsa I've had and I love chips and salsa so that's saying something! The salsa has so much flavor I could have eaten it alone! We ordered the street tacos to split as you get 4 (chicken, chorizo, pastor and carnitas) and all were beautifully seasoned delicious. I had a 3 leches carajillo to drink and he had the margarita and if you've been paying attention you know I'm going to say they were phenomenal! The restaurant is decorated with tons of color but without being overdone and obviously there was thought and care that went into the planning of both the decor and menu . The only negative I can think of is I live 3000 miles away! I cannot wait for my next trip so we can go back!

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    Jeff S.

    We only had chips and salsa and margaritas. Everything was great and the happy hour is legit! Would absolutely recommend!

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    Jennifer D.

    A hidden gem just off Fremont St in downtown Vegas. We were walking by and the calm eclectic vibe drew us in! The inside was clean and artsy with a decent amount of seating and an open concept feel. The husband and wife team are warm and friendly, providing homemade recipes full of flavor! The menu has something for everyone at very fair prices. The salsa was likely the best I have ever had! Everything was delicious, including the margaritas and specialty drinks. Our whole experience was delightful and I highly recommend supporting this local gem !!

    Chile Verde
    Arlene A.

    What a find! All the salsas were amazing. All the margaritas were delightful! We didn't even know it was happy hour. I would pay full price for those margaritas any day! The Carajillo was on point. The chile Verde is a must try!! This will be a stop every time I'm in Vegas!

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    Denice C.

    When I say the Mango Margarita was delicious, believe me best Mango Margarita I've had like ever. It's a cute little spot right on Las Vegas Blvd. You can park right next door for $4 an hour which I think it's a bargain. The waitress was so nice , she attended to us in the most unobtrusive way. Really enjoyed our time here!

    Noah T.

    Carajillo - Super cute restaurant, lots of charm, warmth, and art. Fully stocked bar. Chips & homemade salsa are on point with just the right amount of bite. Service is fast and friendly. For appetizer, we had the nopales al sartén. It was healthy and very fresh. Their fresh salsa trio was phenomenal. De chilaquiles en green sauce was out of the world. BEST in Las Vegas. Pork belly & alambre tacos were tasty. I always judge a restaurant on 3 things: salsa, beans, and rice. 5/5. Our main dish was the Carajillo beef - 5/5.

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    Vanny K.

    Our only reason for leaving the strip for Fremont was going to be a gamble, and we definitely hit the Major jackpot with Carajillo! The restaurant was easy to find since it is between the El Cortez Casino, and the beginning of the Fremont Strip. Once you enter, you are greeted by Javier, and Alejandra that will gladly accommodate your preference in seating. Since we had a party of 8 with a small frenchie, they were kind enough to seat us in our own corner near the air conditioner vents. The design and feel is definitely an upscale vibe, where you can take a date to and impress, or catch up for brunch with friends. There is plenty of Art on the wall, with popping music, and TVs all around to catch u up on the game. Once we were situated, Javier brought out salsa and freshly made warm tortilla chips with our waters. He was very helpful with guided us through the menu, while entertaining us with jokes. They were offering drink specials, with BOGO sangria or margaritas, and both were delicious. Since I wasn't trying to get drunk, I opt for the Michelada's with Victoria beer, since Javier said he makes a mean one. I ordered shrimp cocktail, esquities, and street tacos pastor/pork belly. My tacos were so delicious, that I order another set with pastor/asada, QuesaBirrias, and another delicious michelada. Every 10mins or so, Alejandra or Javier would check up on us, from water refills to needed salsa sauces etc. Little did we know that Javier and Alejandra were the owners. They were so humble, and helpful with any questions you may have about the menu or things to do on Fremont. It's definitely a blessing to find owners who are really passionate about giving you the full experience of their dreams. If you looking for DELICIOUS authentic Mexican food in Las Vegas, with impeccable customer service, that is very affordable and isn't about price gouging, then Carajillo is definitely the place.

    Regular menu
    Cuyler O.

    The food and the service both at Carajillo make this restaurant an exquisite dining experience and a true hole in the wall. The walls are adorned with Aztec motifs and there are neon signs for beer and mezcal, paintings in canvas that scream color and emotion. The servers here are happy to speak in Spanish, and are incredibly friendly, explaining recommendations on the menu and are attentive to chips & salsa refills. The menu itself has tons of flavorful, healthy, and legitimately authentic options, including chilaquiles, enchiladas suizas, menudo, and nopales salteados (sautéed cactus). I will definitely be back!

    Maria A.

    I visited on Saturday night and it was fairly busy. It was pretty lively with a lot of patrons eating and drinking. It had a fun vibe. Usually I don't care to go Downtown (parking and crowded) but it was a fun vibe and entertaining. I didn't really order a ton, but the Beef Quesadilla called out to me. It was tasty with a large portion of beef filler and quite cheesy. I also liked the pico de gallo and guac. A lot of people were getting the ceviche, which is what I may opt for with another visit. There were mostly Spanish speakers eating, so that is probably a good sign for the quality and taste of the other food options. Honestly, even though prices were a bit higher, I'd run over to this spot over any similar one on the Strip. The drinks are a different story. I could've stayed all night checking out the options. The Carajillo Affogato was good and met all the flavors that I expected from the description, and the presentation was exceptional. It made me also want to come back and try a traditional Carajillo. It also looked like they looked like they made their own fresh espresso, which is key for this drink. Neat drink prices were reasonable for the additive-free tequila options. There were some drinks specials, but unfortunately I didn't take advantage this time around. Service was pretty good even though they look like they had a skeleton crew. Definitely wanting to come back and check it out in the future since it was worth the drive. Plus, Fremont area is just highly entertaining...

    Zeek P.

    We have visited newly opened authentic Mexican restaurant Carajillo (in Downtown Las Vegas near Fremont Street ) and what a delightful surprise! It is a great location - just minutes away (walking )from Fremont Street. Authentic Mexican food made from scratch from family recipes - we went for lunch and everything that we have ordered was delicious. The restaurant was very inviting and beautifully decorated. Excellent lighting, comfortable furniture , extremely clean and well put together restaurant with care and passion. They also have a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights, super fun atmosphere! We have met the owners ( a married couple) , they were absolutely delightful, and they took the time to visit our table and talk to us and make sure that our food was good. You can tell they have passion for the restaurant, customers and they care to create great authentic dishes! The food was absolutely glorious. Everything that we had was seasoned perfectly and it was absolutely delicious. The meat was high quality, fresh and tender. The salsa was fresh and flavorful with a hint of heat to it , just perfect! But the dessert - the best corn bread ever ,was a highlight of the day, a MUST TRY! The food was priced reasonably and portions were very good. Overall: Everything was perfect, the food was absolutely delicious, the vibes were warm and welcoming, and the service was amazing. We have eaten at a lot of Mexican restaurants and this one is at the top of our list! It's a family owned and operated restaurant with passion and it needs our local support. We highly , highly recommend it!!!

    Branden P.

    Carajillo is hands down our favorite Mexican food spot downtown Las Vegas. The margaritas are dangerous in the best way, perfectly balanced and fresh. The mole enchiladas are rich, deep, and soulful. The enchiladas rojas are pure comfort, done exactly right. The guacamole is bright and addictive, and the pan de elote for dessert is unreal. We were fighting over the last bite. What really makes this place special is the husband and wife team behind it. Warm, kind, passionate, and genuinely grateful that you're there. You can feel the love in the food and the room. If you care about real food and real people, support Carajillo. Downtown is better because they're here.

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    Service was great! Chicken taste like out of a can! Tacos, chips and salsa, and margaritas were great!

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    So good everything's fresh. Love the fresh guac. Rare to have fresh guac as a side with fajitas.

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    Best Mexican food i have ever had. The salsa was incredible. Homemade desert. Fresh tortilla

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    Love the ambiance, great margarita's, chips and we're served warm! Food is delicious. Will definitely be back!

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