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Ordered food to go. Sooo much food. The chips and salsa is delish. Ordered shrimp tacos, burrito and soup.
Visited this restaurant tonight with some of my friends from my gym. The ambiance was great - not too noisy, very comfortable. The restaurant was clean. The waiter we had was great as well. He made sure our drinks were never empty without interrupting too much. We all enjoyed our food. We had the guacamole- which was fresh and delicious! I ordered the senor burrito and it was huge! Stuffed with chicken, chorizo, rice, beans, smothered with queso and topped with guacamole! I absolutely loved it and was not able to eat the entire thing! I can't wait to go back on a weekend so that I can try some drinks!
My family and I are fans of Carajillo's. The place is huge and a great spot for a large group. If you are looking to head in when it's less busy, definitely head in for an early dinner. The menu is huge and what you would normally expect, but they also pride themselves on huge photo worthy drinks. I ordered a sangria and it was large and brimming with fruit. I enjoyed it! My son couldn't get enough of the black beans and I enjoyed the refried beans. I ordered a carne asada dish, which was tasty, I enjoyed the charred peppers with it. Service was friendly and accommodating to kids!
Inconsistent in both food and service. The first meal I had was so freakin' delicious that I brought others in shortly thereafter. The first time it was just me and Husband and we were super impressed with the food. My Shrimp dish with pineapple and veggies on rice with a cheese sauce was perfection. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Got two meals out of it and loved every bite. He felt the same about his burrito. Chips and Salsa good. Second time six of us came in and I made the mistake of wanting to try my favorite classic Mexican combo of a Chile Relleno and a spinach enchilada that I can easily and happily get elsewhere. The language barrier made it very difficult (and expensive) to order, as I was brought a plate with a small enchilada with lots of beans and rice (and charged $14 for it). When I asked where the relleno was, they brought me one separately and charged me another $4 for it. Relleno was terrible. Way too thick batter. The enchilada was small with too thick of a tortilla. I would not recommend either. Sis ordered a "special order" also of a Relleno with a Spinach Burrito and was charged for a combo and got it that way. She obviously made herself clearer ordering than I thought I did. She agreed with me about the relleno. Not impressed. Both times I was here, drink refills took forever. Had to be patient for the check also. Would go back, but would stick with some of the more unique items like the Shrimp dish, and steer away from more traditional Mexican.
If you have ever eaten at Monterrey Mexican Grill in Chapel Hill, NC, then you already know the food is incredible. Great Tex-Mex, great atmosphere, great drinks. The same owner has opened Carajillo's Mexican Kitchen, one in Garner and one in Raleigh. The Garner location is huge, very fun, always crowded. The Raleigh location on Wake Forest road is also amazing, just smaller. My go to during lunch there is the fajitas or the fajita burrito. Today I wanted to try something new so I got the Barbacoa Burrito. Tender amazing pieces of barbacoa mixed with rice, beans, onions, and cilantro, and Mexican street corn on the side. Outstanding! I personally think they should move to the North Hills area. The traffic would be much better, and this restaurant would have a waiting list! The dinner menu is even more extensive. Drinks are awesome and they have little lights in them! If you like Tex-Mex you will love Carajillo's!!
This restaurant takes your typical Mexican dishes to the next level both in taste and presentation. Reasonable prices and great service keep me coming back.
Carajillo's has a sleek and modern aesthetic and it's nicely laid out. We were seated quickly for an early dinner and immediately greeted by our server who was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the wings and the Carajillo's dip to start and the portion of the dip was generous and delicious. The wings were heavily sauced and had an excellent flavor. I would definitely order both again. We ordered the Tres Compadres which was pretty good although the chicken was slightly dry and the Texas Fajitas which was very similar and good as well. We didn't get a chance to try the drinks so we'll definitely go back to the other menu items and the drinks too.
Came here on a Sunday afternoon and we were seated right away. Staff is friendly and attentive and the restaurant is very clean and spacious with a nice ambience and murals on the wall. There is a separate bar in the middle of the restaurant. The chips came out warm and crispy. The chicken soup was full of shredded chicken and came out hot. Overall a great experience.
We recently went to Carajillo's for the first and second time. The first time was great. The food, drinks, and service were awesome. I had a vegetarian trio and all of them were delicious. The second visit was with a large group that we had invited after the great first visit. The food and drinks were great, but the service from our server was poor. The manager and others were nice but I'm not sure if the server was overwhelmed or that was just the server's attitude. The attitude definitely made us feel unwelcome. I would recommend giving this place a try and hopefully you get a good server or the server is having a better day!
One thing about me I love Hispanic food in all forms. I love a good drink, good food and a great vibe. This place gave me all of that. I love the fact that their drinks are made from fresh fruit. Their menu is so vast it took me forever to decide what I wanted. Our server was very informative, helpful, and patient with any questions we may have had. I got the cheesy street tacos, me and my friend split the El mas Chingon and I got the La Picosita for the drink. Everything from beginning to end was chefs kiss. First time coming here but it definitely will not be the last! 10/10!
Love the ambiance here. The waitstaff were attentive and the service was good. The food that I had was very tasty.
Food: 4 Service: 4.5 Ambiance: 5 Date/Time: 5/15/2026 7pm Order: ACP, Pollo Tropical, No Manches 'Rita, Ojitos Lindos 'Rita Crowd: 1/3 full I think this place has gone through a couple of mgmt/name changes since first going there, but the place looks the same inside and the food is just as good but seems to be more variety. The service was very good with what seemed to be a newer server. She checked in quite often until it was time to bring the check. Had to ask her for that after about a 10 minute wait after she cleaned off the table. Outside of that, very friendly and attentive. The ACP had very thin slices of chicken which was nice, but not as much cheese as you typically see in other restaurants. According to the server, you do have to ask for some flour tortillas on the side if you want them as they don't come by default. The Pollo Tropical had a nice thin layer of chicken breast covered in cheese.... tasty. The margaritas were good and have a smear of taijin on one side of the rim which gives the drink a little spice. Prices are in line with other restaurants in the area. Definitely would recommend it. read more
Came out to dinner with friends and it was wonderful. Not very busy since it is a Wednesday. They have a $10 mezcal deal, so I got a mezcal margarita and it was delicious. We also got the guacamole, which was yummy and made table side. Then I ordered a quesadilla fajita. Typically quesadilla fajitas have melted cheese in line but this one didn't. Our waitress was amazing! She was sweet and attentive. I'll definitely go back but will likely order the burrito which I've found to be delicious. read more
5 months ago
Had the Carajillo sampler and a watermelon margarita. Huge portion for the price and the house margarita was amazing. I will definitely be back!! read more
6 months ago
8 months ago
Ordered food to go. Sooo much food. The chips and salsa is delish. Ordered shrimp tacos, burrito and soup. read more
2 months ago
Visited this restaurant tonight with some of my friends from my gym. The ambiance was great - not too noisy, very comfortable. The restaurant was clean. The waiter we had was great as well. He made sure our drinks were never empty without interrupting too much. We all enjoyed our food. We had the guacamole- which was fresh and delicious! I ordered the senor burrito and it was huge! Stuffed with chicken, chorizo, rice, beans, smothered with queso and topped with guacamole! I absolutely loved it and was not able to eat the entire thing! I can't wait to go back on a weekend so that I can try some drinks! read more
5 months ago
My family and I are fans of Carajillo's. The place is huge and a great spot for a large group. If you are looking to head in when it's less busy, definitely head in for an early dinner. The menu is huge and what you would normally expect, but they also pride themselves on huge photo worthy drinks. I ordered a sangria and it was large and brimming with fruit. I enjoyed it! My son couldn't get enough of the black beans and I enjoyed the refried beans. I ordered a carne asada dish, which was tasty, I enjoyed the charred peppers with it. Service was friendly and accommodating to kids! read more
Inconsistent in both food and service. The first meal I had was so freakin' delicious that I brought others in shortly thereafter. The first time it was just me and Husband and we were super impressed with the food. My Shrimp dish with pineapple and veggies on rice with a cheese sauce was perfection. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Got two meals out of it and loved every bite. He felt the same about his burrito. Chips and Salsa good. Second time six of us came in and I made the mistake of wanting to try my favorite classic Mexican combo of a Chile Relleno and a spinach enchilada that I can easily and happily get elsewhere. The language barrier made it very difficult (and expensive) to order, as I was brought a plate with a small enchilada with lots of beans and rice (and charged $14 for it). When I asked where the relleno was, they brought me one separately and charged me another $4 for it. Relleno was terrible. Way too thick batter. The enchilada was small with too thick of a tortilla. I would not recommend either. Sis ordered a "special order" also of a Relleno with a Spinach Burrito and was charged for a combo and got it that way. She obviously made herself clearer ordering than I thought I did. She agreed with me about the relleno. Not impressed. Both times I was here, drink refills took forever. Had to be patient for the check also. Would go back, but would stick with some of the more unique items like the Shrimp dish, and steer away from more traditional Mexican. read more
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11 months ago
If you have ever eaten at Monterrey Mexican Grill in Chapel Hill, NC, then you already know the food is incredible. Great Tex-Mex, great atmosphere, great drinks. The same owner has opened Carajillo's Mexican Kitchen, one in Garner and one in Raleigh. The Garner location is huge, very fun, always crowded. The Raleigh location on Wake Forest road is also amazing, just smaller. My go to during lunch there is the fajitas or the fajita burrito. Today I wanted to try something new so I got the Barbacoa Burrito. Tender amazing pieces of barbacoa mixed with rice, beans, onions, and cilantro, and Mexican street corn on the side. Outstanding! I personally think they should move to the North Hills area. The traffic would be much better, and this restaurant would have a waiting list! The dinner menu is even more extensive. Drinks are awesome and they have little lights in them! If you like Tex-Mex you will love Carajillo's!! read more
2 years ago
This restaurant takes your typical Mexican dishes to the next level both in taste and presentation. Reasonable prices and great service keep me coming back. read more
3 years ago
Carajillo's has a sleek and modern aesthetic and it's nicely laid out. We were seated quickly for an early dinner and immediately greeted by our server who was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the wings and the Carajillo's dip to start and the portion of the dip was generous and delicious. The wings were heavily sauced and had an excellent flavor. I would definitely order both again. We ordered the Tres Compadres which was pretty good although the chicken was slightly dry and the Texas Fajitas which was very similar and good as well. We didn't get a chance to try the drinks so we'll definitely go back to the other menu items and the drinks too. read more
Came here on a Sunday afternoon and we were seated right away. Staff is friendly and attentive and the restaurant is very clean and spacious with a nice ambience and murals on the wall. There is a separate bar in the middle of the restaurant. The chips came out warm and crispy. The chicken soup was full of shredded chicken and came out hot. Overall a great experience. read more
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We recently went to Carajillo's for the first and second time. The first time was great. The food, drinks, and service were awesome. I had a vegetarian trio and all of them were delicious. The second visit was with a large group that we had invited after the great first visit. The food and drinks were great, but the service from our server was poor. The manager and others were nice but I'm not sure if the server was overwhelmed or that was just the server's attitude. The attitude definitely made us feel unwelcome. I would recommend giving this place a try and hopefully you get a good server or the server is having a better day! read more
2 years ago
One thing about me I love Hispanic food in all forms. I love a good drink, good food and a great vibe. This place gave me all of that. I love the fact that their drinks are made from fresh fruit. Their menu is so vast it took me forever to decide what I wanted. Our server was very informative, helpful, and patient with any questions we may have had. I got the cheesy street tacos, me and my friend split the El mas Chingon and I got the La Picosita for the drink. Everything from beginning to end was chefs kiss. First time coming here but it definitely will not be the last! 10/10! read more
2 years ago
Love the ambiance here. The waitstaff were attentive and the service was good. The food that I had was very tasty. read more
Great option for Mexican food without been stuck with having only tacos or burritos !! Lol. Lots of options when it comes to seafood. They have some tacos as well if that's what you like. I came with a friend and we liked it. Check out the pics. Price I believe was reasonable when compared to the quality of the food. We had 2 dishes and drinks for about $50, that came with plenty of chips and salsa! Service was very good, our server was very attentive. I came for lunch and I saw a lot of Hispanics, I guess that means it may be a good place . I will not comment on the ambiance because I haven't been here for dinner. I will probably go back to try something else. read more
The decor in this one has been changed and checkin desk is now on the other side. That flows well, everything was clean. Our server was nice. We received our food fairly quickly. The food was hot and looked great. The drinks were really good. Little too sweet and taste syrupy but good. The tacos were ok. They looked great, crispy shells, it was still warm. The sauce was a soup, not what I expected but it was ok. The cheese seemed very processed, by the way it was melting. The dip had so much grease I couldn't eat it. My husband said it was ok. The corn was salty. I was disappointed and I'm sorry I dont think I'll come back. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely the Best service and food around. Isamar was fantastic!! Had a great Birthday lunch with a friend. read more
Great customer service! Great Food! Great music! On Tuesday's we usually do tacos, we both wanted to try a new place. I'm so happy we stumbled upon this restaurant, the manager was very informative and made us feel welcomed. There were about 4 different menus so there was a lot to choose from. I had a huge drink that i couldn't finish, I'm not complaining bc I could definitely taste the alcohol. I ordered a red snapper dish which was char grilled! Omgeeeeee the flavor was like something out of this world, the fish was seasoned to perfection!! The red snapper was plated beautifully on what looked like a Turkey platter, it came with rice, a small salad and some French Fries. I tasted a little bit of the sides but my focus was the fish! I'll definitely come back. The manager did mention a live band comes on Friday and Saturday, I'm actually looking forward to it. read more
My wife ate here on Nov. 2nd. We were looking for something new in Mexican food. We stumbled upon Mariscos Altamar Mexico, so we decided to try it out. We noticed they specialized in seafood dishes but that did deter us. We both had a drink which was very good. We were impressed how new and clean it was and it had many TVs playing videos of old movies which grabbed our attention, we were entertained while dining out. I had the chorzio and avacado tacos with beans and rice, which was very good. My wife had the Salmon Al Mango, I had a taste of it and we both loved the Salmon, it was very tender and moist. The mango relish was beyond awsome. The service was great and staff was very friendly, We will definitely go back and try a couple of seafood dishes. The price was appropiate for the food, not too pricey. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I had bar service. The drinks were spectacular. I also ordered a combination of shrimp and fish ceviche on tostadas. I don't have a picture but it was a large portion with great flavors. read more
4 years ago
My wife wanted to try something new and she selected Mariscos Altamar. An excellent choice. All I can say is WOW! Ok I can say more... First the only downside is that on Friday's there is no lunch menu, so like a couple other Mexican restaurants in the area you will have to choose from the Dinner menu. So now for the amazing food. For an apetizer we ordered the calamari. It was the best calamari we have had in years. Not over cooked with a perfect breading. For her main meal my wife ordered the Cerviche Del Mar. A really excellent dish. Great flavors without being overpowered by the citrus. I ordered the Seafood Soup. We definitely had to much food. We ate family style so we shared everything. We finished half the calamari as well as half of the Cerviche Mar, the other half will be dinner tonight. We polished off the Seafood Stew. There was nothing left. My normal go to soup for dinner is Korean Jiampong, but this soup is just as good. As to price, you are paying dinner prices at lunch but you are getting your money's worth. Just be sure you have a place to take a nap because you are going to need one. read more
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Friendly, attentive service. They immediately brought chips and salsa that was fresh and delicious. We ordered the steak and shrimp tacos and the birria tacos. Everything tasted great. It's hard to find good, well cooked carne asada in Raleigh and they did a great job. read more
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