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    Carnitas Michoacanas

    4.4 (74 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Gracias a Carnitas Michoacanas "El Cerrito" por los burritos y sodas que dono hoy en las protestas de ICE en Bell Gardens. Estaban Bien Rico's hay que visitarlos mas seguido. Hay que apoyar negocios de nuestra communidad. Unidos mi Raza. Gracias por su Gran corazon!

    Sergio Z.

    After grocery shopping at Food-4-less my wife and I were craving for Mexican food but a good of mine recommend to go this great Mexican restaurant not that far from Food-4-less. The restaurant is in a small shopping with limted parking,we couldn't wait to try out the food. We step on the restaurant right away we saw the menu display serving Mexican food and hamburgers. I was thinking of chili renello then we ask the cashier they ran out but they making more but it going to take a while. I decided to order the flautas plate and my wife order the torta with a taco plate. The restaurant feel like you are in Mexico with flat screen t.v. watching the Fubol or soccer. They brought our meal it looks really good. I took a bite of the flautas it was really good it have good flavors with the guacamole add more flavors that good to my mouth. The rice is amazing good great flavors I really enjoy it and bean great flavors also really enjoy my meal. My wife enjoy her torta and taco great flavor. Overall the food is really good and service is good we need to come back again to try the chili renello.

    Chile Relleno they don't add sauce. NO SAUCE !
    Suzana B.

    Chile Relleno no exactly what i expected , NO SAUCE ! I am pissed , felt like going back and saying something but it's their style and my fault for not checking before I ordered .

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    Priscilla M.

    Parking: Limited and considering that it shares the lot with other establishments, may become difficult to find parking during peak hours. Food: I ordered an Asada burrito to go along with a large limón agua fresca. The meat was tender and you could taste the flavors within the burrito. I recommend complimenting the burrito with their red sauce. The portion if the burrito is very generous. Service: The cashier seemed agitated about something. She spoke heavy spanish so if you're not fluent dont be discouraged, the food is worth it. Service is a big key in coming back for me and the cooks made it all the better. They were kinder and considerate than my experience with the cashier. Price: Everything, for the most part, was under $10 so if you're on a budget this place may be ideal considering you'll receive generous portions.

    Two carnitas tacos
    Stephen D.

    Stayed here briefly, food was HOT and delicious. Their hot sauce kicks butt, had me coughing as I took a swig of it thinking its just salsa for several chips served with the carnitas tacos. Staff is friendly, restaurant and bathroom ilwere clean and speed of service was on point. I was satisfied.

    Hefty helping of the best nachos ever.
    Mike C.

    I was blown away by how good the food tastes at this restaurant. Each bite was better than the previous one. It was quite remarkable.

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    The food here is great, I have been going here for years and has not failed me, service is fast and atmosphere is relaxed .

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    6 months ago

    Is the restaurant closed? Went 1/17/2026, lights out, door locked and the drink fridge empty.

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    7 months ago

    Is this place close been here twice in one week and both times have been closed (it was not a Wednesday)

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    9 months ago

    Good food and good friendly people . Always a great thing when you taste the great authentic food of our Mexico.

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    11 months ago

    If your looking for tacos to enjoy, look no further these are the best in town! Variety of food and the service is always great!

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    Really good service and food is cooked fast! Food has good flavor and the portions are good.

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    Ordered chile rellenos and they were ok but no sauce on them. Never had them like that. Chips n beans n rice were tasty.

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    Best spot for carnitas and Birria but in General anything you purchase here is Delicious. Come here often for Burritos, Birria and Carnitas

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    3 years ago

    everything is good. burritos, tacos, tortas, i haven't had the nachos but they look good too. my go to spot when im in the area

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    Food is so fresh and yummy! This little hole in wall has friendly staff and a welcoming environment.

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    This place is amazing ! Best asada in town. I stop by at least twice a month. I would definitely recommend the burritos and the red salsa.

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