Before you even walk in you could smell the grilled chicken. The location seemed welcoming. They offer pick up and they even have a drive thru, so convenient during a lunch break. This time I dined in. As this was my first time here I asked for a chicken quesadilla meal (French fries and fountain drink) for $10. Within 5 mins of sitting one the workers brought over some jalapeños and some salsa which tasted bomb with my food. The quesadilla has a good amount of chicken. I noticed that the chicken was the chicken you buy at the frozen section in the grocery store. I thought it was going to be grilled chicken made there. Which I didn't mind that it wasn't as long as it was good. The only reason why I don't give a five star is because the Chicken was still cold. It was quite disappointing. The French fries were as well were frozen fries but, those were crispy and delicious. read more

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I just saw a whole line leave in front of me because of how long they are taking lol do better

No Service. i ordered and paid for dining in and then got ghosted. All other customers were served promptly and numerous take out orders went out. After 10 minutes of watching, I went to the counter to inquire and was told my order was coming, that this was not "fast food" yet everyone else was eating. I returned the soft drink and receipt and left. The local term for this is "getting Gringo'd". No more Don Carbon for me. read more

I went for 12 pcs of chicken, today Saturday 28th. tortillas rice and fries and the chicken was burned I should've check it, it was dry too! For $43.00 And for that price!!! I expected delicious food read more

Don Carbón Sunland Park - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The place was OK, chicken was moist but lacked flavor and more char on the skin, at least to my liking. Was really disappointed that they offered no salsa bar, you only get a small container and have to pay if you want more. The green and red salsa are also not very tasty, the red is basically water with some chili flakes. I am surprised that they don't offer better variety of sauces since El Paso taco places are known for this. I know this is not a taco place but I've to other chicken places and they do offer them. There are places here in Austin that also do Mexican grilled chicken and they have more flavor, likely the marinade they use is different, also more char which leads to crispy skin. read more

Service was horrible--there were two heavy set ladies that treated us like trash. Rude, and found a hair on top of our chicken (likely one of the ladies being rude dropped their weave in our food). When told about the hair, the ladies rudely came back with different tortillas and practically threw them on our table, and walked away. Embarrassment to local food culture and etiquette. The two heavy set ladies need to be fired immediately because this is not good for business!!! Beware of the girl with glasses, she has an attitude and has no problem showing you that. Don't believe me, go find out! The other employees were just hanging out on their phones and have what seemed to be their little "bendiciones" hanging out in the restaurant absorbing oxygen. This isn't daycare? Such aggressive employees!! Never going to eat there again. The crazy part is that I love their food, but service is horrible. My family and I enjoy eating locally to support the local economy. I won't be wasting my hard earned money on places like this that don't care about customer service or the local elderly population. read more

This is the worst grilled chicken place of all time the amount of times I've came here and got their food and my stomach hated me before and caused me to vomit. I would be rich the food here does not justify the outrageous price that you pay to eat this food I swear to you I've gotten food poisoning from this place one too many times do not come here as a matter of fact, do not buy chicken from this restaurant chain. God forbid you guys eat this and you have the worst experiences like I did. They claim to be healthy in actuality. They're not healthy. If I'm constantly having to vomit every time I eat their food on top of that I would rather go to literal churches or some other fried chicken location then eat this shit because at least I'm guaranteed to know that hey my food is probably going to be ass, but I'm not going to be vomiting. My chicken was outrageously pink actually so that's cause for concern. read more

Always good! Chicken nice and crispy and beans and cole slaw make perfect meal . Friendly and also easy takeout. Kids like it too.

I left a 4 star review for Don Carbón at another location describing how terrible their customer service is. The owner reached out to me and told me to her email her (that's kind of awesome), so I put together a well thought out critique of what the issues are and also praised them for their amazing food and motif. I spent my time trying to offer my views (as well as many others) and haven't received any feedback on it, that was a week ago. Their food is amazing. Their motif is great. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS ABSOLUTELY ABYSMAL. Their employees have been taught how to cook and clean but beyond that, absolutely NOTHING. I eat here at least once if not twice a week. Not anymore. I. WILL. NOT. BE. COMING. BACK. On Saturday I called in my order for this place and told them I would be there in 15 minutes. I had to give my credit card numbers over the phone which is beyond annoying, but whatever... the food is good I tell myself. I make sure to remind them to include all of my chicken and provide me with a receipt. (I've been missing a leg in 2 of my 3 last orders and if I don't ask for a receipt, I won't get one). I've called to tell them my chicken was missing and I get the "well sir you have to check it before you leave because after you leave we can't do anything". WHAT. AN. ABSOLUTELY. RIDICULOUS. IDEA. I'm expected to open my box while I sit in my car and count 12 pieces of chicken that have been crammed into a single styrofoam box. Absolutely asinine. The food is good I tell myself. I got to the restaurant and pulled up into the clearly labeled "CURBSIDE PICKUP #2" that I've been pulling into for the last 10 months (I always tip $2 in cash for bringing it to my car). I called the location (as I've done for the last 10 months) and told them I had a pickup order for Matt and that I'm waiting out here in the clearly labeled "CURBSIDE PICKUP #2" spot. The lady on the phone says "oh you can just come inside and get your order or wait in the drive thru". I said "I'm sorry, I'm out here in the curbside pickup #2 spot". She said again with a rude tone "oh, we don't do that here... you have to come inside." I HAVE TO COME INSIDE???? So I go inside and I ask for the manager. I explain that I called ahead and that I have a pickup order but when I just called whomever picked up the phone said "we don't do curbside pickup". He said (and I kid you not) "Did you call to let us know you were here when you got here?" I said "I JUST TOLD YOU I JUST CALLED AND THE LADY SAID YOU DON'T DO CURBSIDE PICKUP". He was confused. I then went into how my orders have been wrong previously and I get a "tough luck" because of the sign and now I have to check my 12 pieces of chicken because you guys don't seem to care if it's done correctly or not. He asked if he could count my chicken and then started to open my box with UNGLOVED HANDS. I stopped him and told him I could count my own chicken. (They actually got it right this time). I explained "do you see how all of this is a problem? You guys have amazing food but are absolutely clueless about customer service." The guys only response was "well for next time we make sure we get it right." When I worked in food service for over a decade, and a customer was this upset you try to do something for them. Anything. I didn't want anything free, but for Pete's sake, this is like a slap in the face. "I'm sorry we upset you this time sir and forgot your orders previously, we'll do better next time". What a joke. The managers have no idea how to treat their customers. The employees have no idea how to treat their customers. I'm doubting the owner (who asked me to email her and then never responded) has no idea of how to treat her customers. I loved this place. I really did. I brought everyone I could here. I sang their praises to business associates. I bought and wore a Don Carbón Covid mask. I spent thousands of dollars a year here because the food was so good. Not anymore. I'm done. If you enjoy delicious chicken and hate good customer service, this is the place! read more

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Love the grilled chicken here. The price range is a bit higher than a fast food place, but then the food, at least the chicken, is also much better. It is surely a keeper for us when I crave for some grilled chicken. It will be great if they can offer some wet napkin packets like those they have at famous dave ;) read more

Don Carbón Sunland Park - Grilled Chicken w/ charro beans and green salad - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

First stop in El Paso. We ordered the half chicken meal with baked potato, macaroni salad and green salad. The food and service here was great. The place is clean and they bring you some tortillas and sauces with your meal. So good! They have some other healthier options I saw that looked so delicious like a quinoa salad with veggies and meat. read more

Don Carbón Sunland Park - Hangry - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Very poor service. Employees can care less if you are not satisfied. Prices have gone up but yet when you order a 3 piece mixed platter they fool you by giving you all dark meat. I don't mind if the price increases as long as you get what you paid for. To top it off, when you order to do a pickup they ask you if you are going to leave a tip. I truly do not recommend this place anymore. Poor service for what you pay for. No thanks.. read more

I love Don Carbon, the food is so fresh and full of flavor. If you haven't tried their French fries, you must, they are the best chain restaurant fries I've ever had!! The fajitas are great and definitely worth sharing, as they give you a large serving. I've tried a few items, I've never been disappointed until this last visit. This location is not my favorite based on consistency and service. The steak tends to be dry, fries served cold and the male associates are not welcoming. The other locations do a great job of making you feel like you are welcome. read more

Excellent service, friendly staff, convenient locations. This was my first visit and I will return!

Love their grilled chicken and the combo is so worth the price, the Hawaiian burger is delish however sometimes you would get a lot of pineapples on it. The French fries are extra crispy and tasty. The Spanish rice is fresh and tasty. The beans are decent. Their guava pie tastes decent however it has more of a artificial flavor. If it was their chicken I would have give a 5. read more

Racial predjudice!! I called to see if yhey had dine in eating. Would only speak to me in a foreign language that I couldn't understand. I only speak English. I feel discriminated against because I am not bilingual or multilingual. Not eating here. Will spend my money elsewhere. read more

How did Don Carbon go from a nearly perfect dining experience to a mere two stars? Cut the size of their baked potato in half. :( I asked if i had just gotten a small potato, and the worker told me they are all that size now. I think i would have rather paid an upcharge to get a full-sized baked potato. :( A cornerstone of Don Carbon has now been reduced to stinginess. read more

Don Carbón Sunland Park - the potato has been reduced to half its size, at least at this location. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

If you liked Pollo Loco you will love this Don Carbon. The mesquite smoked chicken is delicious and the charro beans make a perfect side dish. If I were allowed a change it would be to add guacamole as a topping. The toppings they provide are good and you can get red/green salsas fir a nominal fee. They offer a good varied menu including burgers, fajitas and salads. The chicken pieces are large and you won't leave hungry. Gotta go back to try the Mexican Chicken Salad. read more

They don't make charro beans anymore. Now a concoction of bigger & bigger chunks of wieners and bigger & bigger chunks of chicharrones. Teeny pieces of chicken, sausage, whatever was leftover? Maybe I'm too traditional, wanted to get the real thing. Lola B. read more

I ordered the three piece chicken plate to go. When the guy handed it to me he asked, "Is this for you?", as if he were expecting to see a truck driver. We all have ordered chicken take out in the three piece size- one piece is good, the next piece has too many bones and the third piece is just for decoration because there is no meat on it. Well I was pleasantly surprised when I opened my box of chicken- these were really nice pieces. The mesquite grilling is amazing! This is a great place if you are on a high protein diet because you can get just chicken. The aroma fills the air and you can smell it from the parking lot. This is a great place to bring visiting friends and family. I will definitely make this a frequent stop. read more

Don Carbón makes some of the tastiest pollo asado (chargrilled chicken to my gringo amigos (friends)) that I've ever tasted, with that perfect char that makes you just want to take a big bite the second it arrives. I usually go for the 3 piece combo which comes with 2 sides and a drink for not a lot of dinero (money). Not only is the chicken great, but the fixings are also terrific, they bring you squared tortillas, pickled onions, hot sauce, and some mean grilled jalapeños, these add-ons are so on point that I'm willing to overlook the fact that they call the tortillas "squared" instead of "square." I don't always eat grilled chicken, but when I do, I prefer Don Carbón. Stay hungry, my friends. read more

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This is one of the worst local restaurant chains you could ever go to. 30 min in line at the drive through only to be told it would be 10 additional minutes for our order to be ready. Then the worst of all: they have the nerve to demand a tip. For what? Standing at the cashier box? Don't make me pay for your greedy boss' horrible pay rate. Really the last time I'm ever coming back here. Stay away. read more

This happened several months ago, yet it still makes me mad when I drive by. It makes me mad because before my last visit, the food was really good and I wish I could go back. But the service I got was among the worse ever and I cannot go back knowing how bad the service might be again. I ordered a #7 with no drink or fries at the drive-thru. The lady asked me if I wanted a #9. I said, no -- I wanted a #7. She asked if I wanted a #3. I said "no. I want a #7, no drink and no fries. She asked me if I wanted a #12. So, I smarted off and said I wanted a #7, and that's the number between 6 and 8." I guess that confused her, but finally she got it right. She then asked was kind of drink I wanted. I said "just the burger by itself. No fries or a drink." She asked confusedly if I wanted a baked potato. Since we both were speaking perfect English, I was assuming the person simply was not paying attention. So, I spoke louder and said "Just the burger! NO fries and NO drink! I got to window and the lady took my payment and told me to park and they will bring the order out. So, I parked. And parked. And stay parked. There was a line of cars going through drive thru. But after a few minutes, they were all served. With nobody waiting for orders at the drive-thru and I still haven't gotten my order yet, I walked inside. One person just laid out a bunch of patties on the grill, another was unfolding the box containers. I told the third person that I am still waiting for my burger. She said I could wait in the car and they will bring it out. I said "No, I will wait here." 30 seconds later, she handed me my burger. I went back to my car, and unwrapped the burger to find it cold! I wrote a complaint and sent it on their website. Never heard from them. read more

Alright well my wife and I went into the establishment for dinner on Tuesday. We both ordered a number 3, she got a baked potato and side salad for the sides. I got the charro beans and side salad for my sides. As my wife began to mix her baked potato she noticed a hair under the cheese so we went it back counter and they gave us a new plate. So my wife begins to eat her food and as she finishes up her salad she notices another hair. Yes another hair, we then told the employees, and all they asked us was if we wanted a new salad.... their response was more frustrating than the hair in the food. read more

Rude customer service, this place gave me diarrhea, please don't go here. Had stomach problems for the rest of the day.

They have some bomb a$$ chicken here! My favorite are the chicken breast and drumstick. They have a great, smoked flavor. I've been meaning to buy a whole chicken but I haven't yet. Their sides are also pretty tasty. I enjoy their Spanish rice and charro beans. Both are delicious and flavorful. No salt is needed with any of the food I've tried so far. I also liked their steak and cheese filled baked potato! OMG SO SO good! Their salsa and whole jalapeno are also tasty. I forgot to mention their square-shaped corn tortillas...Those are also pretty delish too! They're always served warm and fresh. If grilled chicken isn't your thing, they also offer burgers, fajitas and more. I've also tried the chicken fajitas but prefer the chicken pieces I mentioned. To me, they taste just a tad bit juicier and tender. Another plus for me is their drive-thru service. Be prepared to wait a bit there. It's definitely worth it! I forgot to mention...their food quantities are large! I'll definitely go back! Try them! They're conveniently located in just about every part of town except the northeast. read more

We ordered a whole chicken with squared tortillas which was a fist for us since our tortillas have always been round. The chicken was very good loved the favor and the salsa was good, will be eating here again next time I'm in El Paso. read more

The best smoked mesquite style chicken i have ever had.This place is definitely a place you want to go if you want some smoked chicken and yes they have a drive THRU is it's quick and easy.I also want to recommend the carbona angus burger believe it or not this is the best burger I have ever had.Something about the smoked angus patty is amazing.Oh and don't forget the charro beans you will remember them. read more

Food was really good, good options and friendly staff. Don't forget to order a dessert.

This is seriously the best mesquite cooked chicken ever. The service is superb and you get tortillas and salsa. read more

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Food is excellent, staff is friendly, restaurant is very clean, modern, and comfortable. Get the Charro Beans they were excellent!!!! read more

Don Carbón Sunland Park - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I'll never know how places like, KFC stay in business in El Paso, when local business like Don Carbon exist. Sure it's a little more pricey but, it's a lot healthier, and almost more important the chicken is great, the hamburgers are. Not half bad either. I'm a big fan of this place, since I discovered their first store near to my house on westside road. I was meeting some friends at Toro burger on Sanland park and noticed the had a don Carbon in the shopping center so we decided to have lunch there. I'm so glad this company is expanding and the have stuck to their simple menu and high quality standards. read more

Legit the best chicken there is. Eat here, you won't regret it! I've been multiple times, and will continue to go. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent good at good prices. The chicken st the joint is savory and delicious. I definitely recommend their potato, rice or macaroni salad. For under $10 a person you get a compete meal and all types of spices as sides for your meal. The tres leches is also amazing and worth trying. The service is the one area they need to improve. I have gone plenty of time and more than once they get my order wrong. Other than the accuracy of orders this place is great!!! read more

Don Carbón Sunland Park - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The food was fresh and delicious. Employees served us well. Portions were generous enough that we had leftovers for lunch the next day.

Got food to take back to the hotel. Chicken was good but sides were lacking. They were just okay. Flan and cranberry mousse were the stars of dinner read more

I was really pleased with what I ordered. I got a half chicken with lemon pepper. The tortillas made it even better. I ordered pick up and took it home. Next time I will eat it at the restaurant. It was still really really good, but for my 15 minute drive home made the chicken a little soggy. I can only imagine how good it is fresh at the restaurant. The fries were really good as well. I recommend this place. My five stars are not an exaggeration. read more

F'ing delicious!!! The fries are generous, the whole chicken meal comes with pico de gallo, some type of red salsa sauce, and purple onions. The pico de Gallo and red salsa sauce was perfect, loved it! Chicken was absolutely tastes, had that grilled flavor and was well seasoned. Get you some!!! read more

Chicken was dry. The meals as a while we're unimpressive. For a place the specializes in chicken, it leaves a lot to be desired if you like seasoned, moist chicken. Tremendously unimpressive. If you like great chicken and side veggies, go somewhere else. read more

Very disappointed. I ordered beef fajitas and I could taste the propane. The rice was very moist with oil and the potato was probably the best part. read more