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    Carniceria El Amigazo

    4.4 (158 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Stella B.

    This place is really good. Although on my most recent visit it did take a bit longer to get the order. Its always clean and food is delicious. Prices and menu are posted on printed papers on the counter, which is a little inconvenient. They are also on the wall but a little hard to see. Stop in a give it a try

    Sopes platter, pollo and carne asada with rice and beans
    Janet S.

    Needed a quick bite for lunch before we reached our main destination of Bill Ray Tile next door. In addition to their primary business as a carniceria, they offer a variety of standard Mexican foods. We both had the sopes platter which came with 2 sopes of your choice, rice and beans. I ordered a pollo and pastor, but they gave me carne asada instead of pastor. It was tasty so I didn't complain. Small dining area in the market with about 6 tables. Good stop for a quick bite

    Menudo
    Eddie E.

    I just moved to Bakersfield from LA and was looking for a good Mexican food spot (especially carnitas) came with my bro and we saw a big line so we said it must be good. As we were waiting in line, we noticed people sitting down enjoying menudo. So we got some carnitas and menudo to go. Let me tell you the food here is good. Like really good, one of the best menudos and carnitas I have had outside of being in actual Mexico. Will definitely be coming again and again.

    Sign posted by the register, shows nothing about a specific day.
    Eduardo B.

    9:51am on a Monday morning 6/9/2025. Went to the restaurant area located towards the back of the store. I wanted some carnitas for the family. I asked the girl at the counter how much the pound of carnitas was. She said $14 I asked for two pounds then I seen the sign on the side of the register for. 2 pounds plus beans and all the sides plus Tortillas for $31, which was a better deal. I asked her to give me the Deal instead. I was given a yellow receipt and went to pay. When I paid another girl at the registry she rang me up to $40.04 cents. I didn't think about right then and there but as I waited for my food to be ready. I remembered she did not give me a receipt for my purchase. I looked at the sign again and from $31 to $40 was sure a bit off of the original posted "Deal Price". I gave her the benefit of the doubt and asked her if there something extra added on accident. She stated the $31 deal was only on Wednesdays, and that normal price is $37. To which I replied that is not what the sign says. It doesn't say anything about a certain day. She said she would honor the price and she refunded me $5.42. Felt like I was being overcharged on purpose because of the simple fact the first time was not given a receipt... Overall it was a off interaction but I would definitely give them another shot. The carnitas were good and seemed and tastes fresh. The only thing was the cuero was a bit hard. It needed to be left a bit longer. Store was clean and Organized, Carnitas were also 4/5 stars

    Limes and guacamole
    Rod L.

    We stopped for chicharrón and it was excellent! We also ordered a small side of freshly made guacamole. Service was fast. The music playing was typical Mexican mariachi music, I wanted to crack open a beer and sing along!

    Carnitas burrito
    Henry S.

    One of the best Carnitas burritos I've had in town. The carnitas are cooked just right and seasoned perfectly. The rice and beans are flavorful and the salsa is delicious. Located inside the Carniceria its not very big inside but there is seating for a good size family depending on what time you get there. The meat they sell there is also pretty good I bought some marinated chicken, desmillo to grill and some chuletas de puerco adobadas that looked delicious. They have menudo on saturdays and sundays as well as birria on the menu. It's pretty much a one stop place you can get anything from simple groceries to beer to meat all in one spot it's pretty convenient.

    do NOT RECOMMEND

    0!!!! If possible but yelps wants me to click 1 star at least DO NOT RECOMMEND MENUDO HERE! The first time I came to have a good time eating breakfast and it was not worth it. Seen 2 plates fully served and i think they were not touched. The plate with the limes and onion was not even touched. I added so much lime and salt to my plate and it did not taste any better. Bad cook!!!! I wish I would've seen a comment like this to save $100 on this HORRIBLE breakfast and drinks. Save your money, eat breakfast at McDonald's or cook at home

    Best burritos in town for sure! Brought the team in and they loved it, definitely returning

    Veronica B.

    Do NOT go early in the morning because you will be getting their reheated leftovers! And they are not good. We purchased about 1.5lbs of carnitas and literally received oil soaked scraps! The worst part is that the majority of clients that go in the a.m. are usually farm workers. This, to me, is unacceptable. We did go back and the manager confirmed that it was the leftovers and tried to rectify the problem. My issue is why sell it in the first place and at the same price? I'm just disappointed because this isn't the first time they've done this and I keep going back because they are usually good but this is definitely my last time going there.

    Usually come here before work to order a breakfast burrito. This is the second time they gave me a carnitas burrito instead of a breakfast burrito.

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    Gerry H.

    I literally go here every Tuesday for 99 cent tacos. The staff is super friendly, the prices are really low, and the food is exceptionally good! I highly recommend their carnitas tacos (They're not shy with the meat). If you enjoy spicy, get the red salsa. If you like it a little more mild, try the green salsa. Either way, you won't be disappointed! Also, if you get a chance, try their homemade chips and salsa.

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    Very authentic. Had a good burrito and a piece of Chicharrón. Very good, busy little shop. Nice people

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    Just bought a carnitas burrito & it was bomb . The price was $12.50 and it was a good size

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    2 years ago

    This place not only has the best carnitas but their other foods are delicious, you can not go wrong with them. Their market is amazing

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    The carne asada plate I had for lunch was great. They hooked it up with the carne too. Had enough for two people.

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    3 years ago

    Very Satisfying with a deal for everyday of the week burritos, tacos, asada fries. Friendly service

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    The menudo is good and always hits the spot also the chicharrones and guacamole are bomb

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    Bomb tacos , good torta. Food is good cabeza , asada, lengua all were good. Torta was soggy but the meats were good.

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    Best authentic Mexican food in town! Service was excellent! Got everything you need. Good vibes!

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    Comfortable seating.
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