First time here, has to let a few "regulars" go in front of us as we studied the menu. Decided on 2 beef tacos, shrimp burrito bowl, chips with guacamole & queso! The shrimp was cooked to order so I had to wait for my bowl, it was worth the wait! Delicious! 4 stars for the taco's I heard also. The only down side was the seating. Place was small so it was tight, which is fine but in the back where we were they also used for storage, everything out on the open from beans to rice, drinks to onions. Could have been done tidier or hidden by a curtain. Would go back, ladies were sweet. Got super busy as we were leaving, lines to order read more

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Great local fast casual place. Some seating. Fast service. Ample parking. I generally go for the chicken tacos, juicy, well seasoned. Crispy tacos come with also with a soft taco shell on the outside. Delicious. The various salsas are fresh made and delicious. read more

Food is very fresh! Excellent taste! You will crave for more once u taste the fresh food read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Seating - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Carnitas is a fast and convenient place to pick up tacos or burritos. It's in a little strip mall and has free parking. The place is small with a few tables outside on the sidewalk and half a dozen tables inside. There isn't much to say about the interior except it's narrow and cluttered. Customers order cafeteria style and choose what ingredients to add to their burritos or tacos. Guacamole is .99 extra per scoop which I think is unreasonably high. The food I have gotten here is all right. A bag of chips costs $2.50 and salsa costs extra too. Staff is polite but seems disinterested. In my opinion neither the food quality nor dining experience merits the prices they charge. I don't think I would choose to go here again but if someone else suggested it I would go along. read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Build-your-own Nachos with Chicken/Pico de Gallo/Corn/Queso - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

We order from every week or so, never was disappointed. Food is always prepared fresh and to our specifications. Staff has always been friendly and helpful. No, it's not for date night or fancy dining, but it can't be beat for take out! read more

I got the chicken bowl and honestly it was lacking any sort of flavor. Reminded me of a bowl you would get from Wawa. Chipotle has more flavor. read more

Delicious, real food. They have an extensive menu with tons of choices for everyone. The ingredients are always fresh. Check the website they have different specials each day. My favorite is the standard beef taco and rice and beans. read more

It's a good sign that there is typically a line in this casual restaurant. Plenty of workers who keep the line moving. Delicious meat tacos, as well as other selections and tasty vegetarian tacos as well. Daily specials. I especially love the shrimp tacos. read more

I went there for shrimp tacos, no shrimp. Got chicken tacos, they were ok. Got a tiny container of rice on the side, almost $3. Overpriced. Tiny container of beans, $2. I won't be back. read more

Good, not great. Cool looking little eatery. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a worker, I checked the menu and asked for a shrimp taco. She said it'll be about 8 min, which I didn't feel like waiting for. So I opted for one carnitas and one short rib. She made them quick. I sat and ate. I was unsure Which was carnitas and which was short rib. One of them was very sweet and although I ate it, it was only ok. The other eat good. Also, each taco is a hard shell wrapped in a soft shell with lettuce and tomatoes, also weird. The place looked authentic but in my experience it seemed liked they tried to Americanize the food. I would give it another try. read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Counter - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Supposedly created to provide an authentic experience of tex mex food to chipotle lovers which didn't go that well. Overall pricey sub par food, no free chips or even salsa. A bit disappointing experience, only bright side was the fish taco that had grilled mahi mahi which seemed to be marinated in spices and had a kick to it. The salsa and other sauces were without much flavor, the chicken and chorizo bowl were ok nothing which you can't get at Chipotle. Would think having a place in heart of bridgewater would do some justice to the taco lovers but very dissatisfied. Friendly staff and ample seating options, place does gets busy during peak hours read more

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Discover this location randomly as I was working across the street for the evening. The food was great. I ended up getting two steak tacos with pico and cilantro and onions. I played it safe. I didn't wanna go too crazy especially since this was my first time. However, not that I know that this is quality food. I will in Dutch much more next time I go there I will dive into the different options with joy because the food here tasted so great. The service was fast efficient and the ambience was very cultural and true to Mexican culture. Not to mention this place is local so I will be here very often. I ate my food so fast. I didn't have a chance to take any pictures, but I definitely will make sure I'm more prepared next time. I just wasn't expecting the food to be so great. read more

I never leave a review .. I ordered the tacos beef and steak .. dry tacos. It literally had no flavor like so confused ..the pico was just tomato's seriously better off going to Taco Bell or making it at home ... service was okay. I wouldn't recommend nor will i come back. read more

The decor was cheesy but the food was good! I ordered something simple, a quesadilla with salsa, but ut tasted extra yummy. I think they buttered the torillia hehe read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Front counter - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

TLDR: I once loved this place and gave it a 5 star review, but after unprincipled, illogical, and undeservingly disgusting service, I will never return here again. It's been sometime since I've visited an establishment and received such unfriendly, ill-mannered, disrespectful and just downright nonsensical & unprincipled service. I'm very happy that this experience is not the norm for me because otherwise I would probably never eat out again. It's a shame that I have to write off Carnitas Taco Factory because I have always spoken highly of their food. The service was never remarkable but it wasn't f***ing anger-inducing either. I visited today during lunch hours very hungry and tired. I walked in and the vibes are already off but I am ignoring it because I just want to get my food and leave. I order a burrito bowl and go through the line to build it when I get to the end and have a small wait before I can cash out. I decide to go to the condiments area to see if they have the Green Pepper hot sauce I usually like to put on my bowl because otherwise I would have to ask them to put it in a container for me and since I like a lot, I would rather do it myself to not hold up the line. I ask for her to hand me the Green Pepper hot sauce so I can put it in the to-go container myself, something I've done before without issue. Because why would it be an issue? They have bottles upon bottles of hot sauce readily available. But she doesn't do it and waits to speak to another woman, the one who always has her hair in a ponytail and wears a very large wedding ring. I don't know for sure, but it always seemed as I f woman #2 was married to the owner. She seemed like the one in charge and speaks English the strongest. Woman #1 says something in Spanish to woman #2, and then woman #2 proceeds to tell me there is a CHARGE to use the larger container for the hot sauce. Excuse me? What the actual F***? That was NEVER the case beforehand. Also, it doesn't making any f***ing sense because if I were to eat in the store, then I would be able to use as much hot sauce as I please, no extra cost. So why do I now need to pay an upcharge to put hot sauce in a larger container to go ? I point this out to her and you know what this woman says to me? She sneers at me and goes, "Well then, you can eat it here and use as much as you like." I couldn't believe it. As someone who is very logical and accommodating my head started to exploded but I kept my cool because I'm smart enough to know that as a Black woman in an unfriendly establishment (that at one point had a Blue Lives Matter sticker on the window), I'm not going to lose my cool and get the cops called on me. The wildest part is, woman #2 wasn't even friendly to the white family ahead of me trying to make conversation with her ! I take the small container and just pay and leave because I needed to get out the store before I got into an argument. I've never felt threatened at losing my temper in a restaurant like that before. The situation was so utterly ridiculous and such a stupid power play for what? And unsurprisingly, I ran out of hot sauce before I finished my bowl, as expected. Because I've eaten here A MULTITUDE OF TIMES (almost 30 checks-in alone on Yelp). The food NEEDS hot sauce because otherwise there isn't enough flavor on it for me. So that's it for me and Carnitas Taco Factory! This place was swarming with negative energy and I have no intention to return to such a low-vibe, low-class place again. read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Too Small hot sauce container - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Great service, quick and courteous. Will definitely come back! Keep on making these flavorful tacos! I would recommend a cleaner layout and more seasonings on the meats. read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Steak taco - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

5 stars would come again every single taco service is fast tacos are a bit greasey but over all 5/5 read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - 10/10 yummy - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

I absolutely love Carnitas Taco Factory and I would eat it every day if I could. Their tacos and empanadas taste delicious and it's always super fresh! Whenever I get Carnitas I call in my order! I have seen this place packed and nearly empty around lunch so to be safe I just call it in. Their food is reasonably priced especially when they have specials and that's every day.. My favorite thing to get from Carnitas is definitely the shrimp empanadas! They give you a good amount of shrimp and it's packed with flavor! You really can't beat $1 empanadas on Monday. Carnitas is definitely worth the trip for lunch or dinner ! read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Shrimp tacos! - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

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The food is great I like the steak chalupa. The service is quick even when busy. The ambience is busy during lunch and plenty of tables for seating. read more

I was highly impressed by what I felt like I was a fake chipotle at first. This place was super cool and the people were very nice and helpful on my first visit there. The girls were very busy but still were able to maintain a nice attitude. I've lived around the corner from this place for years and have only been there one time before to pick up something for someone else but never had the food myself. To me this food seems a lot more fresh than chipotle and I will definitely be going back soon. Sorry that it took so long to visit you guys at Carnitas but I will definitely be back. read more

They give you such large portions. Not only that, their ingredients are so fresh and flavorful, specially their meats. The steak is phenomenal. The queso is also amazing. I love that they have a clintaro option too. This is my favorite burrito place in NJ read more

Loved the tacos at Carnitas, especially loved how they wrapped a hard shell with a warm tortilla. The tacos are packed with meat and any topping you want. They have loads of hot sauce to later on top. read more

I stopped is to try something quick. They have fresh food, that I really enjoyed. I just wish there was something that set them apart from to others. I need Mexican flavor, seasoning, and pizzazz. I look forward to trying other things beyond tacos. As an avid foodie, who has a Caribbean background... I need flavor. Food needs flavor and soul!! I won't be going back. read more

If you are still eating at Chipotle, I feel bad for you. The food quality at Carnitas Taco Factory is so much higher, meat right off the grill and homemade chips. Everything I've had here so far was amazing, except for the empanadas. I don't care for the dough used for them, but I'll keep coming back for everything else. My burrito bowl with chicken and steak is . read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Visited for lunch during work trip. Very good burrito. Had the brisket and it was very good, beyond expectation in fact. Run of the mill taco/ burrito bar aka Chipotle/ Moe's. Enjoyable lunch. Would def eat here again. Fresh ingredients. read more

Fast & friendly local version of pdoba, on the line choose your fave protein like carnitas or mahi mahi, add rice beans queso salsa etc. then wrap it all in taco shells, a burrito or just naked in a bowl. Chips & salsa for $2.5 are worth it, freshly house made tortilla chips with mild pico de gallo style red sauce. Lunch about $10, less if you get one of the daily specials like free chips on burrito Wednesdays. Happy with my burrito but the carnitas was a bit dry and I didn't add enough wet toppings to balance that out. Vegetarian rating: 3 stars, there's exactly one veg mix for your taco, plus lots of veggie toppings to spice it up. read more

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I tried to place an online order. First time customer. The girl taking the order hung up--I guess because in 2 whole minutes, I asked too many questions about the menu--didn't call back, didn't pick up when I tried to call back. Happy to go somewhere else. Also, their online ordering is not mobile friendly at all. read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Photo evidence that the call was only two minutes long. - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

I forgot to check in and take pictures because I was too distracted catching Pokemon...but I digress haha Come here for Taco Tuesdays and Thursdays - $2.22 tacos and $3.33 fish tacos! I ordered two beef brisket tacos and one pork carnitas taco. I added mild salsa, corn, cilantro, and a little cheese to all three. FELL IN LOVE. All the ingredients tasted so fresh and delicious. I also love that every taco consists of a hard taco shell covered by a soft tortilla so you don't have to worry about the shell breaking and all the ingredients falling out. Pork carnitas were good, but beef brisket is my favorite. Highly recommend! I'll probably come back next week. :) read more

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This place is awesome! The real deal in Mexican food. Fresh made to order! Always spot on. Been coming here for years and highly recommend. BTW we lived in west Texas for years and find their food just like going home authentic. If you are used to the American chain stores you will be overwhelmed by how awesome this is read more

In town for a ball tournament and this was our first eating spot! We don't have a place like this back home (Va/NC). It's like a Chipotle or Subway, but for tacos. It's AMAZING!!!! Thursday tacos are $2.34 i think it was (there's pics already posted). I got the shrimp and the mahi, which they cooked right there in front of me! 5 tacos, guacamole, drink, & chips were $20. read more

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My girlfriend and I ordered tacos and quesoritos. We got the brisket and they are amazing. I recommend eating them right away. When the tortillas are warm it's the bomb! read more

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Amazing fresh authentic Mexican. Imagine Moe or chipotle but cooked by a Mexican grandma! read more

Set up is similar to a chipotle. Pretty good. Fresh ingredients. Tried the shrimp taco, shrimp taco salad, chicken empanada, beef empanada. All good. read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

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I have been to this taco joint at least 10 times and every time it's great. The good is always fresh and tasty. The Employees are friendly. The prices are reasonable! The owner Ricky and his employees go out of there way to make sure your satisfied. read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Combo Chicken and Carnitas Nachos, with all the fixins' - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Came here to grab lunch while on break with my coworker after we tried pancheros last time, and I didn't regret it! I love how fresh these ingredients taste, and the crunch shell?! Definitely a plus. As someone who already puts chips in my sandwiches, I could not resist getting tacos here because they come with a hard shell in the soft shell. Normally at these types of places I always get a bowl because it seems to pack the most food, but I was satisfied with 3 tacos which is only a dollar more expensive than a bowl but offers variety. I got two chicken tacos and one carnitas, and put mango habanero on one of my chicken tacos. It was hot but tasty and if I went back I would get it on all of my tacos! Other than that, the one thing I thought this place was missing was more sauce options - it was all a little dry, which is good for keeping your tacos from getting soggy, but I wish there had been more salsa options - there is pico, mango habanero, and sweet pineapple. Panchero's didn't have the texture of these tacos but has a good strong flavor. The ambiance is clean and quick and I appreciated how fast the service was since we only had 30 minutes until it was time to clock back in! I'll definitely be back another day. There are many options for your protein choice and how you want your food (tacos, burrito, quesarrito, bowl) and I"d love to see how the shrimp and fish tacos are. read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - 3 tacos. Hard shells in soft shells! Yum - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Excellent tacos, fast service! Husband & I shared a "Classic" ground beef taco and a "The Works" pork carnitas (includes rice & beans). So good & love the fact that the hard taco shells were wrapped with soft tacos to keep all the deliciousness inside! This place goes into our GPS--its's a keeper! read more

Came here on Fish Friday and got two Fish Tacos and a skrimp jernt too. Place is made to order and they run your food down the guard, as you select all your "fixins." Fresh, clean and priced fairly..... and Dont worry, they got every Hot Sauce you can think of and a Coca-Cola Remix Machine. Dope gem tucked in a shopping center off Rt.28 Place is up there with the Chipotles read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

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This is our go-to street taco joint. Counter service only, but they are fast, and the food is always fresh and excellent. The carnitas is outstanding! read more

Carnitas Taco Factory - Tacos Near Me - Bridgewater, New Jersey

Still eating at Chipotle and Pancheros are we? Not anymore. Welcome to the upgrade! Don't let the name of this place fool you. Carnitas Taco Factory is a factory for all sorts of deliciousness, not just tacos. Burritos, burrito bowls, taco salads, quesadillas, nachos, empanadas, quesurritos... a wha? Yes, you read correctly, a quesurrito. The ingenious flour tortilla + corn shell stuffed burrito grilled like a quesadilla. Um, yes please! Ah, but there's more genius-ness behind their food. Like their tacos! Stuffed in a hard corn shell, then wrapped with a soft flour tortilla for extra protection and an extra layer of deliciousness. All the right textures with all the right fillings. How do I know it's all the right fillings? Because it's a factory, duh! The super sweet and efficient staff members have an assembly line to build everything just the way you like it. Does it help that all the ingredients are super fresh? Heck yeah! Every base is covered, from proteins to toppings to hot sauces. If you ask me, their steak and brisket are the big winners. But don't leave out the pico de gallo and roasted corn salsa, these are essentials. And if you like to kick it up a notch like Emeril, pick your poison from over 15 different hot sauces! Like I said, they have all the bases covered...even dessert. Yes my friends, they even have choco tacos! Tack on some awesome weekday specials and that's how you get the formula for the best fast and casual Mexican in the area! read more

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I was rough on this place in my previous review. I actually really enjoy this place and really love getting brisket tacos on taco tuesday. I like how they wrap a soft taco around a hard shell for the delectable combo of plush n' crisp. The veggies are fresh and the meats are seasoned well. Hits the spot after a long day of work at the salt mines. Just kidding I dont work at a salt mine. read more