Overall, a decent place. There was a good variety on the menu, it was clean and not terribly noisy and the staff was nice. I had combo (beef and chicken) fajitas and the beef was good (a little on the dry side) and the chicken left a lot to be desired. The chicken was as very thinly sliced white meat = dry and rubbery, hard to chew and no real flavor. Hubby had the beef quesadilla, it looked good and he said it tasted good too. The beans were really great and the rice was good. Over all, I'm not rushing to go back, but it was an ok lunch. read more

Your employee Raymundo Rodriguez is a hard worker,He took my order good attitude and good manners he just need to work with his Spanish and the food is amazing recommend here and raise his salary great employee hope to see him again. read more

As I said before I like this place great lemon flavor on the chicken. Yet the sides are bland and tasteless the charro beans are just no good read more

Don Carbon - Burgers Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Sadly the worst location I've been to, service was okay but the food was bad. I found a chicken bone in my chicken sandwich which cut my mouth. Sad. read more

Don Carbon - Bone in chicken sandwhich - Burgers Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Unfortunately I don't rate them high just for the fact that twice I've gone already and my food has come out cool even though they had me wait over 15 minutes, then when I finally said something the girls were rude and didn't even want to give me the managers name! Got it anyways thanks Ms. Jenny read more

Why have the name Don Carbon if it's not what you serve? Carbon - food should have a flavor of either charcoal or mesquite. Heck any type of wood. But the food is clearly cooked on a griddle. No carbon here!!! Neither the burger or beef fajitas are cooked with any type of grilling effect. Very disappointed, will not come back. read more

Don Carbon - No grill marks on burger and doesn't taste like it either. - Burgers Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The wait for chicken 25 minutes during dinner time. I said hell no at the drive through. Low and behold a line with no ability to exit and all the cars idled. What a waste of 25 minutes. The manager should use his brain and think of a way to expedite the drive through. read more

Good god, this place is terrible. Theres a 25 min wait for chicken which is ridiculous for a CHICKEN SPOT. Not only that I am stuck in the drive thru with no way out. The management offered absolutely no help in managing traffic. God fucking awful place dear lord Jesus read more

I literally have my order messed up everytime I use their drive thru. It's sad because the food is excellent you just won't have your whole order when you get home. The worst part is, you go back to recover the missing items and somehow it's your fault lol. read more

Food is good... Drive-thru service however can improve!! Takes way too long to get your food.

The food was great and the service was fast and friendly. I only gave 4 stars because my Togo order was incorrect and I didn't have time to go back and get it corrected. This place is a nice option for those craving something other than the traditional fast food. The cost was a bit higher but you do get a ton of food. read more

Chicken was really good, I'm not from El Paso but when we take the 10 freeway we always stop here. Service wise, employees were fast and professional,the food did take a little while, but worth it. read more

I really like this places food. Today I tried their chicken fit bowl. It has assorted veggies in it and comes with a "sauce" that smells amazing and a little citrusy. It goes very well together. Their menu seems to have something for everyone. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is they have a habit of waiting to clean tables off making the place look dirty and 3 of their foundation drink flavors have been out for months. I feel like they should be able to fix it or change the layout. Overall, I will totally eat here again..just know if you come they will clean the tables, it just takes time. read more

Don Carbon - Chicken fit bowl - Burgers Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Very good food! The queso fundido was amazing and the chicken was top notch. Will be back when we get back that way

Customer service here is the worst. I had to wait over 15 min for a full chicken. You think they have those ready. When I spoke to the manager to ask why it took so long, all she could say is that she was sorry, it was a change of shift, and I did get my chicken. NO CUSTOMER SERVICE. read more

I am well within my right to absolutely hate this place after cruelly teasing me for months on end about finally having a Don Carbon within a reasonable distance from my place, but I just can't stay mad at this delicious chicken! And clearly I'm not the only one who was ready to relieve their Don Carbon frustrations because this place has been freakin jam packed, you literally have to park in an adjacent empty dirt lot because there's almost never any parking. If you're new to that DC life, just order a number 3 with beans and fries, that's my go to, but save room for dessert because their flan is bomb.com So happy this Don Carbon is finally open, I love you baby, let's not fight again read more

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So I been debating going here for YEARS... But I wasn't sure I'd like it and didn't wanna spend money and hate it and the thing is most places I get grilled chicken is WAY over cooked to the point of burnt and I just didn't wanna risk it. But I love grilled bone in chicken. My dad used to make one or two chickens a weekend over charcoal and wood chips on a barrel Bbq pit and we'd have chicken all week. Not a lot of seasoning needed, just salt and pepper and smoke and fire. But could a "fast food" type place capture that same essence and cure my cravings?? Well I'm here to say Don Carbon Mesquite Grill CAN and did. I've been back a couple of times now. Turns out they have a ONE PIECE BREAST, for $5 with tax. Comes with salsas, tortillas, and a toreado. (Is that right?? It's a roasted jalapeno) the Chicken Breast is a really nice size, no scrawny bird. Good smoke and char on the skin and part of the meat. I got one that was about over charred, and very BLACK and toughened that area of meat but the next time I went the chicken was perfect. I wouldn't call it juicy, it's not, but it's not DRY. It's a nice tender chicken, helped by being on the bone and basted by the melting fat from the skin. There doesn't appear to be a bunch of seasoning that I could see or taste. The Mesquite wood fire and slightly smokey flavor is all this grilled bird needed anyway. The salsas are a red fiery hot one similar to Valentina Hot Sauce. Too hot for me! But the Green Salsa is a fresh crushed jalapenos and tomatoes and cilantro salsa. Depends on the jalapenos on the heat level apparently because one time it's super hot and another one its not nearly as hot but super flavorful. The third "salsa" is just a weakly pickled red onions. They could use a bit more vinegar in their pickle brine, but they are ok. And the roasted Jalapeno, has not been hot any time I've gotten it, which is fine with me! It's like having a bit of green chile to eat along with your bird. You also get about 4 warm SQUARE CORN TORTILLAS. I guess this is so you can tear your bird apart and make tacos with the salsas. That's fine I guess, but I just put butter in them and are them with my bird, as I tire pieces of it off and dipped in the salsas or added a bite of roasted jalapeno. In any case, for $5, this is a perfect lunch or quick meal for one. They have a combo meal with 3 chicken pieces, two sides, all the salsas, the toreado, the tortillas and a drink for $12.97 + tax. Now thats not bad, but that's really all for an individual. All other combos and the way they sell their sides is large family size meals. They also have fajitas, beef and chicken and some sandwiches and things but I think their mesquite grilled chicken is the main draw, and it's on point. And they have a drive thru so it's a quick fresh meal and you never leave the car. I just think they need to sell individual sides as well as the family size ones. They have rice, beans, macaroni salad, and others. An they need to watch not over charring that chicken just a bit... I'll definitely be back thru .... read more

Food: Hot, fresh, yummy. Affordable Service: Super nice. Simple. Quick. Ambiance: Not expected for the type of place. Modern and hip. Clean! read more

Finally tried their fit bowls. Great portions. Both chicken and steak were flavorful. They run between 8 and 9 bucks. I'm happy they also gave us plenty of their delicious salsa. I ordered to go and it was ready in 15 minutes. read more

Don Carbon - Chicken bowl - Burgers Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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What a Great Find! I saw the big sign from the access road and decided to pull in- so glad I did. I ordered the 2 piece Buffalo chicken. Delicious- the chicken was a tad dry but had a great flavor. The place is super clean and very friendly staff. read more

Don Carbon - The big sign - Burgers Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Food was over cooked and the result was very dry chicken. Since I do not visit El Paso very often, I might try again to see if is any better. read more

2 Stars for my 2 Pieces of Chicken Usually you hear about "2 for the price of 1" but in Don Carbon on Gateway East, you get "1 for the price of 2"... I was stoked when I drove by the place and it was not packed, ordered what I got before, the #4 - two piece combo with two sides and for some reason i wanted to try out their burgers and Tres Leches cake. I requested to have my chicken with all white meat and I requested for chicken breast, the girl made sure I know there will be an EXTRA CHARGE, it's understandable and to be expected, what chicken joint don't do that? The bill came out to be about $22, and when I got home I realized why they had to charge me extra for my request. Apparently at Don Carbon they painstakingly take 1 piece of chicken breast and cut it exactly into 2 symmetrical half and served it to me, JUST TO MAKE SURE I had 2 pieces of chicken breast, exactly how i wanted it. With this lesson learned, I wouldn't want to trouble the restaurant to go out of their way for me anymore even though I paid extra for this delicate request process. read more

Don Carbon - a tray of food with a sandwich and a side of sauces - Burgers Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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As always, this locally owned business hits it on the nose. The chicken is ALWAYS delicious on point. The charro beans and French fries are worth the visit alone and I've never eaten anything that wasn't good enough to order again. The family, with the dad and his food recipes and the brilliant daughter with her amazing design and well thought out layout of the restaurant make this one of my favorite places in town. Areas of improvement imo? 1) Better parking (which they are working on, but I had to park across the street at Circle K because of the full lot and when I came inside half the tables were empty) 2) Speed of service at the Point of Sale is always terrible and slow. If they could make it somewhat more efficient that'd be awesome. 3) That drive through should be solely for pick up orders. I've called ahead before and been stuck sitting behind someone in the drive-thru without the employees in the window asking the person in front to pull around while they finish making an order. Just a thought. (Or maybe have a designated parking spot for orders that'll take longer like McDonalds) 4) Don't change anything about the food and decor. You all rock! 5) I know people ask for a franchise all of the time, but I'd be happy to be your pilot in Las Cruces! read more

Absolutely disgusting. Found hairs in each of our two quesadillas...and speaking of which , ridiculously overpriced Fries tasted like really nasty old frying oil. You are no El Pollo Loco... Not sure how you can stay in business.... The hairs were nasty read more

Way too salty Dont they realize ethnic food is about flavor not salt? Weird ideas would be ok if u could taste over fake mesquite and salt! read more

We went through the drive-through ordered some food and when they read it back everything was wrong. It took about 15 minutes to straighten it all out. Luckily the wife was driving or I would've driven off. . The food was good. We were just driving through but I probably wouldn't go back read more

Great Quality cuts, fresh ingredients and Real Authentic flavor! Not giving you 4 stars for not having avocado as an option but consider it CEO!! read more

Had the opportunity of trying this place out this first weekend of its opening and reAlly was not not impressed with anything except the dessert chocoflan. I ordered the mixed fajitas , mediocre and honestly taco tote and taco cabana are 5 star plus in quality and product compared this franchise tasting food. One never wants food to remind them of that word franchised... but this plaCe tasted franchise. The rice the charro beans same . Taco cabanas rice is way more authentic in taste texture and appearance. The square corn tortillas nothing more than slide of hand from the mediocrity of the Meal. Pollo locoo , pollo Feliz would all be better money spent for the Carbon experience ... just my take and straight up! read more

Love this place. It's great to have a grilled chicken choice that is good. Always get our food correct and never disappoints.

Ok so I kept hearing how great this place is and luck would have it I was passing by and my tummy was growling! Drive thru it is. Although everyone raved about this place no one ever told me what they recommended. I decided to get a 3 piece with 2 sides. What sides?! I went safe and asked for macaroni salad and fries. The wait takes a while but all the signs tell u that it'll be a bit of a wait bcz they're making it as u order. Got home and got a fry yum! Seasoned fries not fresh but frozen but they were ok and plenty. The macaroni salad is macaroni and peas with corn it was good but needed some kind of seasoning. The chicken? Now that was goood! I liked the grilled flavor and the seasoning was finger licking yum. The salsas were just the right amount of spicy and those pickled onions added the right amount of wow this is good. The tortillas were square whaaat?! That was different and they were good they didn't tear up or get mushy. Will I be back? Yeah definitely and next time I'm trying the charro beans and maybe that mushroom quesadilla that definitely caught my eye. read more

Worst service ever!!! We love don carbon...kudos to the stores in horizon and west side but this one.... employees don't know what they are doing, I ALWAYS get the wrong order and the WAIT... omg... read more

There food is ok. People attending rude. PARKING SUCKS!!!! I would recommend bigger parking lot. Whoever design this restaurant didnt do such a good job. read more