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    Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant

    3.7 (254 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cheese enchilada and chile relleno
    Britney M.

    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.

    Kyle S.

    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.

    Spanish omelette,  tortillas and my coffee.
    C W.

    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 !

    Pastrami Box minus the onion rings at my request.
    Jacqueline W.

    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.

    Ham omelette with hash browns
    Jim A.

    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..

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    7 days ago

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

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

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

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    Came here to celebrate my dad's birthday with my family and Thanya was our server for the night…read more Her service was top tier! She kept checking up on our table constantly and also brought out a cake for the celebration without us asking! She was the best! The other servers were also very attentive! & the food was amazing, will definitely be coming again!

    My family and I went to Lagos Mexican Cuisine in Fullerton for Mother's Day to celebrate my wife…read morefor the Outstanding job she does as the matriarch of our family. I have to say that we had a wonderful time eating some scrumptious food! Everything was prepared to our satisfaction and tasted absolutely delicious! My daughter (my Princess) had Birria Al Vapor which were seasoned perfectly. She really loved her dish! My wife (my Queen) had fluffy Waffles with tasty scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. She was totally satisfied as well! I had the combination Flajitas Flat Iron with tender chicken breast meat, juicy sautéed shrimp, and moth watering steak. My meal was Bomb!! Both the Flajitas and the Birria Al Vapor came with rice and beans as well and were quite filling! Lagos gets an A+ for the food for sure!! We were fortunate enough to have Rene Gonzalez as our waiter and he took excellent care of us. He was pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. He took his job seriously and seemed to enjoy every minute of what he was doing. He kept our drinks refilled and ensured that we had everything that we needed and wanted to enjoy our meal at this establishment! Shout out to you Rene, as well as all of the other waiters and waitresses who worked and also stopped by our table during our meal to see if we needed anything . It was awesome to see everyone working together and getting along so well! I can see how this place can be so popular because of staff like these guys!! Thanks to you all for handling such a busy day with professionalism, grace and warm smiles while doing so! This is truly commendable! We will definitely be back! As far as the ambiance is concerned, Lagos is a stunningly beautiful building on the inside and outside! It has beautiful arches and high ceilings which are adorned with authentic sculptures and pristine lighting. There is ample seating in various sections of the expansive restaurant, with comfortable seating both inside and outside! The atmosphere is warm and comforting, and all patrons seemed to enjoy their stay while eating and fellowshipping together! This was totally Awesome!! We had a swell time and would like to highly recommend Lagos in Fullerton to anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, in a professional, friendly and absolutely beautiful restaurant!! Nicely done guys!!! Especially you Rene!!!

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    4.1
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    OC's Best AYCE Taco Tuesday?!…read more All day Tuesday from 11 am to 10 pm, Revolucion Cantina in downtown Fullerton, CA, is the place to be! It's a taco lover's paradise where you can build your dream tacos--or even nachos with crispy chicharrones. It's wild, and guess what I made? Chicharrón nachos! My no-carb-loving husband was ultra jealous. The options at this taco Tuesday bar are seriously impressive--at least six different proteins, nacho cheese, pozole, all kinds of salsas and toppings, plus four flavors of agua fresca to try. And to top it all off, you can end your meal with crispy, sweet churros! This spot is definitely worth checking out, especially on Tuesdays. Come out and have some fun!

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