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    Don Carbón

    3.3 (42 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Dan B.

    Been a customer of Don Carbon for a while, and it's good. However, this isn't fine dinning. This restaurant increased prices dramatically! What use to cost $9.47 (3 piece combo) is now $14.47. Compare the menu and everything is crazy expensive. I know what everyone is thinking, inflation, sorry no. While inflation accounts for most increases this is in the realm of price gauging. I enjoyed this place for a quick meal for me and the family but I won't be going back. A meal for me and my wife $50 dollars. Unsustainable, unjustified, and not worth that price point. Sorry but I would spend my money elsewhere if I were you. Defiantly better options out there that are not this expensive.

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    Victoria E.

    Running around town needed a quick bite and beer. We picked a good one even though this is a chicken place we got a burger and beer. Cashier was friendly and helpful. Small storefront location with a few tables outside.

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    Franklin H.

    First time to Don Carbon and I'm sure glad I did it. So much flavor. The place is my new go to for quick eats!!!

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    Joy A.

    Let me start by saying this place is a crazy good deal! I got a ton of food during a recent lunch visit, plus a fountain drink, for only $9. I recommend the Carboncito combo - comes with a drink, two (big) pieces of chicken, and two sides of your choice. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the portion size was plentiful. I got a baked potato, which came topped with butter and shredded cheese, and cooked well. I also got a side salad, it seems like ranch dressing is to go-to dressing, which I didn't mind. They also have rice, fries and beans among the side options. To top it all off, it comes with complimentary (square!) tortillas and a selection of salsas, which was a nice finishing touch. The restaurant was bright and clean, and my food came out super fast. This is a great lunch option if you're looking for a break from the office.

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    1 year ago

    Pollito! Good taste but way too small on the whole chicken Carbonaso. There a lot more options out there

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    2 years ago

    Great service, great prices, and friendly staff. I would recommend this place to all my friends and family.

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    4 years ago

    I understand raising the prices...I really do, but not that the chicken pieces are twice as small

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    4 years ago

    Not good very rude people!!!! Food was nasty!!!!! The beans was very salty....................... the Mac salad had a funny taste

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    7 years ago

    Love don carbon but this particular location is just terrible. No management. The employees are incompetent.

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    7 years ago

    They had great costumer service and really good food I recommend the fajita chicken it was really good

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    All I wanna know is when are you coming to Phoenix.. the beans are great but chicken is excellent.

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    8 years ago

    Decent food but the service could not be worse. They are very slow and quite rude. There are better experiences to be had.

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