We have eaten here several times now when we visit our son who is going to school in Huntsville. Everything we have tried has been great! Today we tried the Tres Leches cake and it was delicious along with everything else we ate! The staff is very pleasant. The food is really good. It's like you are eating a home cooked meal made with love. read more

Carbonero - Not sure what the name of this soup is but it was delicious. - Salvadoran Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

Great little Mexican food joint with good chips and salsa!! Not your traditional Tex Mex!! The Salvadoran Pupusas are phenomenal and I loved the chaufa rice!! It was a little salty but definitely flavorful and edible! Loved the traditional pork!! My friend enjoyed the chicken! Service was quick at lunch! read more

Our first experience with Salvadoran food, and we loved it! We arrived in Huntsville State Park after a long drive and a struggle to put up the tent. Grateful that they were open on a national holiday AND on a Monday. Carbonero does a brisk takeout business as well. Recommended for the friendly employees and a distinctive menu. We especially recommend the plantains and the roasted chicken, but everything we tried was first rate. read more

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Had a horrible experience at Carbonero a few days ago. I was sitting in the bar area, and my server, whose name on the receipt was Lexie, was vaping multiple times while working and even appeared to be smoking a weed cart. The smell completely ruined the atmosphere that I was first enjoying and it made the place smell awful. On top of that, she took forever to bring the food out the overall service was extremely unprofessional. There was little to no work ethic from the server, and it made the entire experience disappointing. read more

Great service! delivered food in a timely manner, owner is very friendly. Jennifer was great! chicken is dry

It is all about the pupusas! These are some of the best I've ever had. My favorite is the mushroom ones but the cheese ones come in a close second. Be sure to put the cabbage slaw on top. read more

Carbonero - Pupusas - Salvadoran Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

What a pleasant surprise. I sampled a little bit of everything and it was all very good. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The pupusa was my favorite, and all of the sauces were delicious. read more

Food was mid. Service was horrible, waiters are too busy talking and on their phones. Took 20 minutes for her to attend us.. Also missed a part of my order just for it to be burnt. wont be back.... read more

Why 4 stars? Because that's where it comes out on the curve. --- --- --- I graduated 17 years ago from Sam Houston and have very fond memories of Huntsville. But I also had the eating habits of a typical college student. My monthly budget for food was about $12, so I didn't have many go-to restaurants. And when I come back to visit as a 38 year old with a big boy salary, it's pretty obvious that I'm not going to find the city to be a foodie paradise. Everything is operated by college kids. When I was in college, I was not exactly hyper concerned on delivering 5-star experiences for the customers of the business paying me minimum wage. It's a tough life for these small biz owners. So ultimately, I would rate Carbonero an overall 4, but a Huntsville 5. The tie breaker for me is that the final bill did not exactly represent Huntsville prices. But I thought it was a really solid experience overall. Chips and queso = 3 stars. My friend requested we get this and it didn't leave the greatest first impression. It was just okay at best. Combo Platter #2 = 4 stars. Steak, chicken, mashed potato pancake and the chaufa rice. Everything was solid. Nothing bad, nothing spectacular. The potato concoction was unique and delicious. I've never seen it on a menu before, but I'm not sure why because it's a great idea. Tres Leches = 4 stars. I finished with this and had mixed thoughts. It was really enjoyable, but it was served super cold and almost seemed like it had been sitting in a fridge for a while. But the taste could not be denied. It was very rich and heavy, so I'd recommend sharing. I get why this is pretty much the best restaurant in Huntsville according to Yelp and I'm glad I was able to finally experience it. read more

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Everything on the menu is delicious and authentic. Even the chips are good! Excellent service too. When in Huntsville, grabbing a bite at Carbonero is an absolute must! read more

Visiting from out of town as an event team and decided to try something local. Steak was marinated nicely and flavorful. Cooked to perfection. Chicken was great as well. Tasted as it should and had a nice smoke flavor. Shrimp pasta had a great seasoning and plentiful serving sizes. Service was impeccable. Server was attentive and even brought napkins without asking when he saw us use the first set of napkins. Looking forward to coming back again one day! Ambiance was ok. Nothing amazing, but had a Latin feel. Wouldn't effect my decision to come back. Everything was clean including bathrooms! read more

LOVE their roared chicken and green sauce! Such friendly people too! Our fave place to go to on our way home from Houston! It's become a family tradition! read more

A really great restaurant! In a sea of mediocre Mexican food restaurants all within 15 minutes of this place, this place is a much needed restaurant in Huntsville to give people something other than fast food or over greased Mexican food. This is Salvadoran food so if you've never had it, you'll find similar dishes to Mexican places around here but also a lot of unique food that you won't see at any restaurants nearby. I highly recommend the chaufa rice but the menu has a lot of other really delicious options to pick from too. Sometimes when a place has too many options, they're not all executed very well but I wouldn't say that about here. I try to get something new each time I come and have yet to be disappointed. The staff that works here is all really friendly and helpful, the inside has a very nice atmosphere, and it's an all around good experience. read more

Husband and I stopped here for lunch after a yelp search on our way from DFW to Galveston. Don't let the strip mall location or older interior fool you, this place has some good food. We shared a combo plate that had a steak, shrimp, pupusas, etc. The steak was delicious as were the shrimp. We also had guacamole and chips, the guacamole was so good and fresh and seasoned with lime. Since we shared a plate we each got a dessert, tres leches and flan. Both good, not great. The cake was a bit dry for me, I like a more wet tres leches. The flan was the better of the two imo. Service was good, very sweet ladies with good suggestions about the menu. I would definitely stop again when in the area. The steak and shrimp are worth it alone! read more

Carbonero - Flan and tres leches cake - Salvadoran Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

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I came here 3 days ago and it's alr. The service was great. I love the flan, it's perfect. With the ceviche, I think cuz I'm more familiar with Mexican flavour so I need a little bit more sour and sweet. But it's good for me though. read more

Carbonero - Shrimp ceviche - Salvadoran Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

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The food is phenomenal! Everything on their menu is delicious. The staff is always so nice and helpful. Whenever we go, we never sit too long before getting our food. I love the ambiance too. It so nice to go to Carbonero. You should definitely go. read more

We had been wanting to try this place out and finally made it up to Huntsville so gave it a shot. First off, the salsa was really good. I got the smothered chicken and garlic shrimp combo which was very flavorful and juicy, but slightly on the salty side for me. My wife had the same thing and also enjoyed her meal. At the time we came in, there was only one server working and she was nice and food came out fairly quick. Overall, I would for sure eat here again. read more

I took a day trip to Huntsville and started my trip off with some takeout. I stopped by around noon on a Thursday. Carbonero doesn't look like much from the outside of this nondescript shopping center. But, it looks better inside! And I was excited to try Salvadorian food for the first time. They're known for their rotisserie chicken so I went with the quarter chicken and chaufa rice which also comes with a house salad and a green dipping sauce for your chicken (it has a kick!). For $8 and some change, this was a great meal! The chicken could have been a little juicier but it was seasoned well. And chaufa rice, El Salvador's version of fried rice, was delicious. This was my favorite part of the meal. Great takeout spot, especially during Covid. Added bonus: free chips & guac Yelp check-in deal (dine in only). read more

Love the pupusas and Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas! If you come here with a group of friends, I recommend going to the back bar! They got a bar in the back with all the T.Vs playing the game! Have a nice Beer and watch the game! The Owner is an awesome man much respect! read more

Why am I just now reviewing this??? Seriously good food. Everything was amazing. I'm not a huge fan of any type of pupusa but these folks do it justice. Their chicken is MOUTHWATERING. Flavorful and tender. The price for all that food was embarrassingly cheap. Please do not skip over this gem. The food and service and price is worth it!! Final grade: A Likely my new go to when visiting Huntsville read more

Carbonero - Deliciousness - Salvadoran Near Me - Huntsville, Texas

We used to LOVE this place. I got the equivalent of their sampler platter. The pupusa was nasty, soggy, and undercooked. The other meat was cooked far too long, making it dry and tough. My wife's pupusa platter looked as if they had poured vegetable oil on the food before serving, REALLY, it did. The guacamole was at least a day old, slimy, we sent it back. Check out my other ratings, I RARELY give bad ones, but this place has really gone downhill. To cap it off, our waiter visited our table exactly 3 times. Once to take our order, once to hand us our bill (servers delivered our food), and once to give us our receipt. We won't be back, sorry read more

On our trip from Houston to Dallas, we were looking for a restaurant in the Huntsville area. This one was not fancy. But the food was very good and the service was attentive and friendly. We both had the rotisserie chicken and it was excellent! Crispy skin and fall-off-the-bone tender. The tres leches cake was also very good. read more

For some amazing El Salvadoran food, you can't beat Mario's place! Not for miles and miles! If you're not already familiar with the spices and textures of this cuisine, consider it an upgrade to your favorite Mexican dishes, with the aromas and subtleties of the Caribbean. If you like Cuban, Jamaican, or any kind of Central or South American food, give it a try. On my quiet, uneventful mini-vacay mid-week in Huntsville, a local antique dealer highly recommended this as her favorite watering hole (apparently the margaritas are awesome too) and restaurant. She promised a range of food choices from rich and spicy, to lighter grilled fare. She was right! Casual ambience on the restaurant side. I hear the bar side is like Cheers. The staff is great, and the owner personally greets and seats everyone who comes in. I saw many, many regulars chatting with him when they came in and when they left. That says everything you need to know: locals come back again and again, and go out of their way to introduce others to this establishment. Now I know why! read more

Don't let the packed storefront fool you! It's a must go, it's authentic and the price beats local food. It's authentic El Salvadorian food. My 3 year old even enjoyed the pupusas. If you want a great margarita, relax a bit with some yummy local food you've got to check it out read more

This place always make you feel like family and the food is very good I love the plate yucca con chicharrón it's delicioso!!!! Very good service and great food. read more

Don't let the exterior of this strip mall location fool you. This is an authentic mix of Latin foods. Pupsuas Salvedoreno. Tasty rotisserie chicken and yummy Chaufa. Definitely would not have expected these foods in Huntsville. The service was quick and friendly and the prices are reasonable. When you're looking for something different this is a win-win. read more

We have been here at least a dozen times, but first time to check in and leave a review. Sad to say, this was not the best time here. The Carbonero Sampler was on point as usual, great yucca. I recommend you avoid the free "yelp check in" quest and guacamole sampler. The cheese is out of a can and the guacamole was watery and starting to brown. The chips were nearly stale, but that might be because we came in about 45 before closing. Never got a refill on chips, but that was ok. You're better of eating the chips with their tasty cream and green sauce. Order the big 32oz Regia Salvadoran beer, but the waiter forgot it. Maybe next time... New addition of drink specials, look tasty and decent pricing. read more

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The service and food was fantastic, our server, Sidiam, was professional and made sure we had everything we needed.

Excellent service, We tried the pupusas, the horchata and mojarra frita (Fried tilapia). Everything tasted amazing, super fresh and cooked at the moment, not like pre-cooked food. The server was super attentive and friendly. The ambiance was family-oriented, but a little dark for my taste. Excellent food, and I will return to try other dishes read more

Best place to eat in Huntsville! Friendly staff and tasty food! If you're not sure what to order, I recommend the Carbonero sampler :) read more

Best food in Huntsville with unique savory and tasty flavors. Great friendly service. read more

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Have always liked this food because I am Salvadoran, but to wait over an hour for food that I know doesn't take over an hour was not great. My mom waited for a refill for over 30 min and did not get one until we asked for one. When we asked management about the food, we were told it was coming out and to have patience is insane. It was not busy enough for it to take long! Was an entire disappointment unfortunately! Hope they can get this fixed. read more

I picked up my order and it was excellent! I ordered the albondigas plate with white rice and salad. And let's not forget the homemade tortillas. Soooo good! read more

Very tasty food. Could tell it was authentic. Chicken and steak cooked delightful. Wish the fajitas for 2 came with a little more vegetables though. Pork papusa was a TREAT! silverwear and napkins could be a little more accessible. read more

It is a must stop every time I travel from Dallas to Houston. Delicious food, ambience and service. It feels like home and comfy food. Highly recommend it! read more

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My favorite new restaurant to go to!!!!!! I'm simply blown away by this food. I've never had Papusas or any type of Salvadoran food, but let me tell you this place will change your mind. From food to service this small town place offers a the full package. For starters I recommend getting their queso. It isn't like most places where you taste nothing but velveeta cheese. Their salsa comes out hot (as in cooked) and it taste great. I ordered the chaufa rice and the Carbonero enchiladas. Both great meals that will satisfy the more hungry customer. Ask for the white and green sauce, you won't be disappointed. The white sauce is a house made sauce that you can put on just about anything and it'll taste amazing. The green sauce is for the spicy lovers that just want an extra kick on this taco or chips. Both sauces are worth trying! Another thing that strikes me is the customer service the waiters/waitresses have. Even though it can be slow at times, they really do want you to enjoy every second of your experience here. If you don't enjoy your plate they are willing to substitute anything no questions asked. Overall you will not be disappointed leaving this place, it's worth every penny. **Parking is horrible so get here before the dinner rush. read more

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Excellent rotisserie chicken. Friendly prompt service. Generous margarita. Never had pupusa before, so cannot compare, but really enjoyed mine. It was chicken. The guacamole was fresh and delicious. All food was delivered piping hot and clearly cooked to order. Highly recommend. read more

My absolute favorite place in Huntsville. I take everyone who comes and visits me here because it's more unique than your run of the mill Latin place. The service is great and the food is to die for. I recommend the pupusas, any of the rotisserie meats and the chaufa (sp?) rice. Make sure to ask for the green and white sauces, the white especially is my faaaaave. They also have amazing drinks! read more

I have been here twice. I do not recall my first visit but I normally recall distaste so I assume it was good. Regardless, I always like Latin American. This is Salvadoran. This time I ordered the Chicken Chipotle salad and it was excellent. Everything was pleasing, the help polite and efficient, the decor and ambience were pleasant, the menu varied and tempting. I can't wait to go back. The only reason I didn't give them a five stars is because I have only been there twice in 3 years. Still, I pretty sure their quality is consistent. Both times I was just passing through. If I lived nearby I would go more often. Try them I think you will enjoy it. read more

Stopped by Huntsville and found this latin gem. Purchased a whole chicken meal. Plenty of food for 4-5 people. We ordered the pork pupusas, fried yucca and the borracho beans. Everything was delicious and cooked to order. Delicious!! Will definitely be back. Oh and excellent customer service. read more