Been coming here for years. Great classic So Cal Mexican food Heads Up on the older lady with the forced cleavage taking orders . Compassion and patience is needed. First impression is she is neurotypical but her comprehension skills are that of a 5 year old so please be kind . When ordering your food you may have to repeat yourself three times get home and find out she forgot a burrito you debated the ingredient's with her multiple times . When you drive back to explain the infamous burrito was missing please know that she won't apologize she will just defend herself, find your receipt .she never gave you, and say you didn't pay for it . Take a breath repeat that you want a burrito with Potato, cheese and green salsa Solamente Por Favor . She will repeat it back adding beans to it . Now tell her the ingredients again in Spanish . She will then repeat it back with eggs . Take another breath correct her again and smile and remember the lobotomy she got was probably painful . She will then charge you a shameless $11 for your experience . Just so know when you get home and find BACON in your 3 simple ingredient burrito ... well that's your fault for expecting anything more . And please remember the other 50 times you came here everything turned out perfect and it's just a matter of time before she is fired. The owner just needs to be careful so he doesn't get sued for discrimination related to the protection of Americans with Disabilities Act. So again find your happy place and be kind ..... the food is worth it . read more

Been coming here for the past nineteen years or more. The food has slipped a bit in my opinion and the prices have gone way up (of course we know how our economy is I get it) The service has always been nice that has never changed I think, I have never had bad service when ordering food here. I like the suicide breakfast burrito, the pastrami, of course their burgers are good. The restaurant itself could use a facelift when it comes to the ambience. There's been a table by the front door that's been broken forever. Anyways, it's one of those places I won't stop going to. read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

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This is a no-frills, straight-up Mexican diner that offers a fairly extensive menu. For lunch, I ordered the Mojarra Frita, which is an item rarely served in other similar restaurants. It is a deep fried whole tilapia that is crispy on the outside and yet tender inside. For some who are averse or not used to seeing a whole fish on a lunch plate, opt for the usual fish-and-chips instead. But for me, the Mojarra Frits is the real deal! I highly recommend it. It is served with Mexican rice and refried beans. You have the option of French fries. The service is good, although you have to help yourself with your beverage at the soda dispenser. The place is clean, with comfortable booths and tables. It has ample parking space. read more

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It's alright. If you are looking for cheap, mediocre Mexican food, then this is your place. The food is subpar really. There's good and bad. The guacamole is watery. It isn't just avocados and lemon, salt added. It's super watery and not very good. I don't like the beans. Not sure why, they just aren't my favorite. The cheese enchiladas were okay. I guess I'd order them again. But there's definitely better enchiladas out there. I like the rice. I ordered the chips and cheese nachos. It is just chips and cheese on top. I ordered a side of guacamole and pico de gallo. I put those on top and it was better. Not bad. I just wish the guacamole wasn't watery and more like a sauce. My husband ordered a breakfast burrito and the enchilada and chile relleno combination. He enjoyed both a lot. He agreed the beans were just okay. He loved the breakfast burrito the most. And enjoyed the chile relleno. Service was fine. They made the food quickly and brought it out. Ambiance was not very busy. A couple other people came in after we did. Other than that, it was not busy. Very casual place. read more

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Been a customer for 25 years.. Best Chile Verde anywhere! The staff is always friendly.

I always get their sausage breakfast burrito w/ a side of ranch and salsa verde. It's pretty decent.

Don Carlos is the OG of OC breakfast burritos and classic Mexican comfort food. The service has been amazing for years -- truly one of those spots where they remember you and treat you right. This place is a time capsule in the best way. Nothing has changed, and that's exactly why people keep coming back. read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

I was down in the oc with some time to kill. i wanted to stop at Anaheim Feed (full disclosure- my grandfather owned this place for years, and now it's run by my cousins) to get some dog treats, but even after driving by my grandparents' old house and scanning a few parks for possible future metal detecting, i still had an hour before Anaheim Feed was to open at 8. So im driving down Lemon and I see Don Carlos and remember driving by it a million times as a kid. It's one of the burger joint/diners you see everywhere that all seem to be cast from the same mold. Except this one serves Mexican food. The first thing I notice is the super friendly staff. I order a Spanish omelet at the counter and proceed to my spacious booth. Coffee is delivered, they only had the fake cream but the waitress cheerfully supplied some real milk. Add some pink sugar and the coffee was good. The omelet arrived, cooked and spicy as requested, and I enjoyed a very pleasant breakfast. This is one of those joints that has EVERYTHING on the menu, from steaks to jello. I'm sure it's all decent and priced well. I got out of there for under 20 bucks, which is unusual these days. Final verdict (based on scant info) - this place is fine. The food is fine, and the people working there are super friendly. Don't be scared, just go on in if you're hungry ! read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Spanish omelette, tortillas and my coffee. - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Nice snack location with home cooking flavor and feeling Had a chef salad and 2 crunchy tacos (chicken/beef) Will gladly return and continue sampling the menu Awesome service thank you read more

I'm always in search of a good breakfast burrito and I have a few favorites around my area and Don Carlos is one of them! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with an amazing mix of burgers, sandwiches, breakfast and great Mexican food. The place isn't fancy, but the food speaks for itself, and you always get service with a smile at the counter. read more

I've stopped her about 4 times in the past 6 weeks and that alone is a record for me. The breakfast burritos and Huevos Racheros were excellente!!! A Burger Box with sandwich, fries, zucchini and onion rings cost me under $11 ( hand batter not frozen zucchini). The pastrami sandwich box was $15. These are the best deals around, staff is great as well. read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Pastrami Box minus the onion rings at my request. - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Disgusting bathroom. Used it to pee and wash my hands before eating four soft tacos. Got liquid projectile diarrhea one hour later that caused a wardrobe malfunction. read more

Food is top notch. We had the pozole - very generous portion including big chunks of tender meat and the broth was perfectly flavored. Came with choice of tortillas, chips, etc. We also had a breakfast burrito, which was a solid choice - nothing too fancy or extra and not too big. Came with red and green salsa. Staff was friendly and attentive. Clearly this spot is known by locals and there are lots of regulars. Bathrooms for customers (ask for the key at the counter) and parking was easy. read more

The cheese burger was really good fresh onion and tomatoes with sliced pickles and cheese was melted, good place to go for lunch

Came for breakfast. Got the ham omelette which came with has browns. I thought the omelette was average. Not bad but nothing to rave about. I did think the hash browns were very good. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.. read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Ham omelette with hash browns - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

I have gone there for years. even before they move to this location. My son and I went for breakfast there this morning and they served me bacon that was obviously old.. It smelled old. I took a bite of it and spit it out into my napkin. It was that bad. My son took a bite of it, thinking I was being fussy and spit it out also. It was an extra add-on to the breakfast and so my son took it back to them and they said well we'll give your money back and he said okay fine it was 4.99 not a big deal not a a large amount of money... They walked back to the table with $2.50. My son said, what happened? It was $4.99. And they told him, well, you read more

Great Mexican food with super fast service! The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food came out hot and fresh in no time. Everything was flavorful and well-seasoned, and the portions were generous. read more

I ordered two 3 food burritos for a holiday party and they were a hit! The ingredients were fresh and both the Carne Asada and Carnitas were very tasty as was the salsa and beans/rice. They were wrapped so well that the tortillas did not get soggy nor hardened. The price was very good considering each burrito fed 12 people, or more! I highly recommend ordering for your next big event! read more

I used to come here very often since around 2021. Recently, in the past couple months when I have came, the food, service, and hospitality has been terrible. One of last times I had sat with my family inside, we had ordered the pozole, chilaquiles and burrito. The pozole was below average, bland, with no flavor. The chilaquiles were soggy, overall everything was just flavorless. So, I gave it one last try by myself a few weeks ago. I had called in to place in order and while I was on the phone, I asked what was in the burrito and the guy on the phone sounded like it was such a hassle to explain what was in the burrito. I continued ordering, he asked if that was it, I replied yes and he quickly hung up. What a guy...I definitely don't recommend this place anymore, aside from the service, the food is going to disappoint you. read more

Place was very clean and the service is very fast. It can get crowded during the lunch hour, but the business keeps on moving. The food is decent. They charge for so many things now, like ranch and refills of soda. read more

Got a cheeseburger combo and a kids nugget meal. Place was clean, food was decent. I feel like the burger didn't have much flavor.

Authentic Mexican food in the heart of Fullerton. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner. Diner style. You order of sn exhaustive menu and sit in a traditional diner booth and they bring your food. Prices of course have gone up just like every where else. A combo plate runs you about $14. Great sign that most of the patrons are Mexicans or Latinos. You know you are getting authentic food. read more

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Hello travelers if you're anywhere near the city of Fullerton, CA and you like good food especially breakfast. May I suggest you try their (suicide burrito Victor's special) you won't be disappointed. Also try their tasty buttermilk pancakes off the grill and if you're a diabetic like me, they have syrup just for us! Bon Appetite read more

Worst shrimp cocktail in town. Avoid at all costs. I love shrimp cocktail and have tried them all in Fullerton. Don Carlos has the worst. Old, rubbery shrimp and the flavor isn't even right. I couldn't even finish it because it was so disgusting. read more

Everything here is yum & super affordable! They never disappoint with breakfast! Everyone who works here is always so nice & welcoming. It's not too far from the Fullerton train station, it's perfect for a quick bite before catching the train on an adventure. read more

Wow, amazing. First time coming here. Walk in. Great atmosphere has that diner feeling. Ordered a breakfast burrito and a large drink. The large you get your cup. Some places don't. I like that you get your own cup to fill it. Fast service. Got my burrito within minutes. A wonderful place. I will definitely come here again. The burrito is delicious. They give u a red sauce and a green sauce on the side if you want it. read more

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Was on a layover from my bus route and had an hour to kill and I was hungry. I usually walk to the store by the Amtrak station but they're kinda expensive and the food is mid. So instead I came here for the first time. I ordered a pastrami breakfast burrito. It came out pretty fast which is always welcomed. Took a bite and was instantly pleased. It had great flavor. You say why only 3 stars then, of course. Well let's just say the stomach did not agree with the palate. I apologize to whoever was in the Macys bathroom at Westminster mall later on. There were a lot of people inside so maybe other items on the menu are better for the stomach juices. read more

I ate here frequently throughout my childhood, sometimes up to two times a week. The quality and customer service is ok. It's very hit or miss. The food isn't so good that I feel the need to come back and eat here. I vividly remember being a minor and having the adult men who were kitchen staff hit on me and my friends. It was something that I would see happen to girls who were younger than we were at the time too. It made me feel gross and uncomfortable. I remember a girl telling them that she didn't like them making those comments about her and they just laughed at her. I wouldn't come back here. read more

Over priced Food is mediocre at best Won't separate orders Any omelet you order is basic read more

Great chorizo and egg burrito with the green salsa. The service is great. Friendly servers. I'll definitely return. read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Chorizo and egg burrito with salsa verde - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

I stop by for a breakfast burrito I got the suicide breakfast burrito (3 meat) the burrito could have been a little bigger for the price besides that burrito was good and pretty average in my opinion. read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

I didn't expect such great quality from this restaurant A good spot quick customer service also!! If you are in the area check it out They also have a variety of food ! read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Club sandwich is real quality!! - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Don Carlos is one of my favorite little Mom & Pop style restaurants in Fullerton, my go to is the menudo, it's usually available all week unlike most restaurants that serve mexican food. They don't skimp you on the meat either! I've gone to other places and gotten a bowl with mostly corn and broth. They also have bomb breakfast burritos, the chilaquiles are a must! They have good burgers too. The staff is always so friendly, they recognize me and my family and make us feel so welcomed every time we come in. Keep the small businesses alive and give them a try! read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

This place has been around for a damn long time and I never tried it out until a couple weeks ago. The only reason I wanted to try this place is because a coworker was telling me how good their breakfast burritos were. One morning after work I wanted to try this place out because one thing Fullerton is known for are the abundance of mom & pop shops especially for breakfast! Here's what I ordered: Suicide Breakfast Burrito: I'm usually not a fan of burritos with mostly meat and no veggies, but for the small price jump, I had to go for it. Within 3 minutes, my burrito was ready to take home. As soon as I got home, I bit into this burrito with their salsa and it was DELICIOUS! For the price, it was a pretty good size. The abundance of meats filled in this burrito was all amazing. Go ahead and try their breakfast burritos yourself! Great flavor and great salsa. Plus, it won't break the bank. read more

Authentic Mexican food, you know this because the spice is surely in there :) lol we had ordered a little bit of everything. The huevos rancheros, avacado burger, green drowned burrito, camarones a la diabla. We loved the food compared to all the other mexican restaurants we went to, its not fancy but authentic and at a very good price, take this as a "hidden gem". We recommend (: read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Front menu - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

Love this place. Probably my favorite breakfast burrito anywhere is the suicide burrito. It never misses. I used to live across the street & would go very regularly. The salsa only enhances the experience. It's super filling & the flavor it so good for something so simple and common. read more

I ordered a wet carne asada burrito and fish tacos. The prices are good, the food is delicious, the portion size was huge, and the staff is friendly. Highly recommended! read more

This place hit the spot. Good spot for a burger the staff was friendly and welcoming, the place is clean and spacious, and there's plenty of booths to sit at. read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Cheese Burger Basket - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California

I have not had any of their other food except tacos on taco Tuesday, they're very good and freshly made to order. The crispy shredded beef taco and crispy chicken tacos are delicious. Their salsa is very tasty. I ordered a side of refried beans and they were so good! Can't wait to go again. read more

Menudo was great but it had a lot of corn. Not enough meat for the price. Corn tortillas you are provided were tough. read more

Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Fullerton, California