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    Carolina's Mexican Kitchen

    4.7 (719 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Birria Eggrolls
    Alex G.

    This place is not just worth the hype, it exceeds it. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was amazing. The birria eggrolls were crispy and full of flavor, bringing a fun fusion approach to a popular classic dish. The guacamole was refreshing and perfectly seasoned with warm, fresh tortillas chips on the side. The chilaquiles verdes with Tinga chicken were incredible! The rice was fluffy and the beans did not fall short. The My Mom's Tacos were LOADED with ground beef and toppings. And last but definitely not least, the horchata latte was perfectly balanced with the richness of the coffee and the sweetness of the horchata. 10/10 no notes The food came out incredibly quickly and our server, Anthony, was attentive, respectful, and friendly (ending each sentence with maam or sir). He checked on us very often and cleared our table quickly as needed. The interior of this restaurant is quite small but the decorations, music, and cute furniture made up for that. Overall, this place is amazing and I definitely recommend.

    Tacos
    Apple S.

    After driving back from California, the six of us stopped at Carolina's Mexican Kitchen for an early dinner. We had about a 20-minute wait for a table, which wasn't bad considering how popular the restaurant is. I would definitely recommend making a reservation if you can. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but it's warm, welcoming, and has a cozy atmosphere. The staff was friendly, and while we were waiting, another customer told us we had to try the birria eggrolls, saying they were absolutely amazing. They were right! We ordered the birria eggrolls along with several other dishes, and everything we tried was exceptional. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well worth the wait. It's easy to see why this place has such a great reputation. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. If you're looking for delicious Mexican food with a cozy atmosphere, Carolina's Mexican Kitchen is absolutely worth a visit.

    Chips and Salsa
    George G.

    There seems to be a lot of buzz about this place. I saw it mentioned on ads on both Instagram and Facebook about this hidden gem for Mexican food. I had to check it out. It's not at all what I thought it might be. Feels like they may do more of a take out business than a sit down one. There are six small tables around a counter. When I came in I said I intended to stay and took a seat and was presented with a menu by the server. Simple and unpretentious Mexican food. Felt very homemade...for me that was both good and bad. Here you will pay for chips and salsa. I did...and it was probably my favorite thing I ate. The chips were fresh, really crispy, perfectly salty. The salsas...I had both the traditional and the hotter one...they were super tasty. I usually can tell what kind of place this is going to be by their chips and salsa and we were already off to a really good start. This place is mostly tacos, but there were chilaquiles, ceviche, and taquitos too. I opted for Mama's Taco. These were three crispy tacos with ground beef, lettuce, and cheese served with rice and beans. I'm not sure why I went for that option, but it was a good choice. Tacos were really crispy. Beef was well-seasoned and, really, tasted like I made them at home. Rice and beans were tasty. I prefer more creamy refried beans but these were more soupy, whole beans. Still tasty. Was it the best I've ever had? Probably not. I did enjoy it. I would go back...especially for the chips and salsa. I might try something not so safe next time. Maybe that's were I went wrong. Because it felt like I could make it at home, I think it didn't feel special enough...but that's on me for ordering something simple. Staff was super friendly and outgoing. Very attentive and accommodating. You can tell they love what they do.

    Almost gone delicious crunchy ground beef taco
    Robert B.

    So I rolled up with my old partner, my brother from another mother. Cool little spot in a strip mall. My partner overshot it and ended up having to do a u turn. Coming from the west traveling east it does come up quickly. When we walked in , after parking of course, it was a feast for the eyes. Lots of cool artwork and trinkets. Our server Flor came over immediately after we were instructed to seat ourselves by another young lady behind the counter. Gotta say we ordered food with 2 appetizers. The arrival of the the dishes was oddly displayed. Appetizers and mains coming out at the same time. Food wise,I had a plate with 3 crunchy tacos that were stuffed with various meats. The beans and rice side were good. Our waitress Flor was awesome, food and the ambience was chilling. I could see myself stopping in if I had a good taco craving vibe.

    Eric B.

    Came based off of their video on Instagram claiming to be #1 voted Mexican food in Las Vegas. Based off Yelp Reviews as of June 2026, they are #4 so don't get tricked like we did. We got the Birria tacos dish which had great flavors and the juice was great. We also got the Asada dish which was $24.95 but wasn't worth the price. Rice was bland and beans were bland as well. Asada meat didn't have a lot of seasoning which would have enjoyed more of flavors popped more heavily. We got the chips and salsa and nothing crazy with flavors. Jalapeño that came on the asada dish was spicy ha! Flor was our server and she was amazing. She continued to check in and provided great service and had a great attitude the entire visit. Overall location is good for parking and minimal tables so if you go during lunch/dinner rush, expect to wait for seating. I do like all the artwork on the walls and it gives a great vibe. Was a little odd to see WalMart delivery happening and groceries and milk were put on the floor right in the dining room area but when you need product, you have to make it happen I guess. Might be better options on the menu but even the guy behind our table was on the phone questioning the Camarones à la Diabla to someone and how it should have tasted. Not our business but consistent with flavors and being home made, just might want more seasoning to really enhance the dishes :)

    Tinga Tacos
    Lisa R.

    I tried Carolina's Mexican Kitchen recently. The food was good and definitely more casual than upscale. I ordered the chicken tinga hard shell tacos -- shredded white meat in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce with beans,, cabbage, salsa, and cotija cheese. Flavorful and satisfying. A few things to know before you go: the space is very small, there are no fountain drinks (only canned sodas for about $3 each), and chips and salsa are an additional $6. Overall, solid tacos and a laid-back vibe, but the extras added up quickly.

    Tiffanie E.

    Located off the 95/11 and Craig road, this cute little spot definitely has a lot of personality! From the second we walked in we felt welcomed and relaxed. They do have chips & salsa for a charge, but the chips are excellent and the salsa is yummy. We ordered birria egg rolls and our guests got Vegan enchiladas and tacos. Holy guacamole, the food is amazing and according to the owner, all made from scratch using family recipes. We will definitely be back to check out some of their other tasty treats!

    3 sampler tacos
    Lia N.

    Family owned quaint Mexican joint. they close at 8pm everyday. Plan to be there earlier for dinner. Or order to pick up :) Why we would go back: -food was fresh tasting and egg rolls are very good! Must try -kids under 4 eat free (see kids menu) -clean and pretty inside (beautiful murals and light fixtures) -food arrives quickly -staff were really kind and attentive -plenty of parkings available what was the downside: -price point seemed a bit on the higher side for a casual dinning.

    I had the My Moms tacos and they were great, probably some of the best tacos I have had. I took them to go and had some chips on the side. Next time, i will skip the chips as the tacos were very filling. Only negative is that they have very limited seating so had to sit outside in 112 degrees for 20 minutes.

    Front counter
    Catherine C.

    FREE PARKING NO ALCOHOL We stopped by on a Wednesday at 5:15PM. So glad we came when we did because by 6PM it started getting really busy! Overall dinner with an amazingly hungry 2 year old was perfect here - very family friendly casual ambiance. This is a great dining experience for a quick bite to eat. The menu was a little limited but the portions were hearty! Birria Eggrolls, Trio Tacos, Shrimp Tacos and Shrimp with Garlic Butter were enjoyed by all. Inside is bright with beautiful wall murals! Ellie was a fantastic server! Highly recommend and would definitely return again!

    Chicken tinga enchiladas
    Dwight O.

    Freshly cooked and a step above normal counter service Mexican food. Great packaging for Togo orders and good quality ingredients. I had the Papa's Carne and my guests had Mana tacos and Chicken Tinga enchiladas. It was small inside and Togo was the best option for us. Would have liked a refried bean option but their house pinto beans were fine. Normal salsa was fresh and tasty. I would classify as a med-hot. Corn tortillas were heated correctly. To note, my carne asada was some of the better quality I've had. Very tender.

    Taco trio
    Robert G.

    We went here on a Thursday afternoon for an early dinner. This place is very clean and we were told we could sit at any table that was open. Utensils and menus are already on the open tables. Their menu isn't too big as far as the amount of food that is listed on them. I settled on the Queso Birria Tacos and my friend had the Taco Trio. We also had the Birria Egg Rolls and Chips and Guacamole. The Birria Egg Rolls were delicious, packed full of Birria. It comes with consume which was ok tasting. My Queso Birria Tacos were good, along with the rice and beans. They weren't the best I ever had like I hear other people say but they were good. The tacos were full of meat. It's a good value. My friend enjoyed his tacos and said it wasn't the best he ever had either, but still decent. I would like to see them expand their menu and offer more entrees.

    Mural wall inside
    Brian P.

    You have to try the Birria egg rolls Great flavor !! A must have !!!! Taco sampler platter was Good

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    Ask the Community - Carolina's Mexican Kitchen

    Is there an option for flour tortillas for people with corn allergy?

    Yes! I only eat flour tortillas, and I've never had an issue when asking for them

    Location is on Tenaya but what is the other cross street?

    Right off the 95 on Craig. You can't miss it :)

    Are there any desserts like the banana pudding?

    perhaps the best key lime pie I've had in Vegas in YEARS!!!!

    What is the taco Tuesday special? We saw taco Tuesday on TikTok. Would like to know what we're getting into. Food looks great.

    Do you have gluten free options?

    We do have gluten free options as well as pescatarian, vegetarian & vegan options as well.

    What is the main ingredient in your Birria?

    Beef

    What kind of oil is used to fry the chips? Vegetable oil or Manteca?

    We do not use manteca on any dishes. We fry with canola/olive mix

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