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    El Carrito

    4.1 (356 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DIVORCIADOS
    Rocky R.

    Still delicious! I took my father in law for his first ever chilaquiles. el Carrito did not disappoint. I love the paper cafeteria plates, so old school. These have the right amount of spice, frijoles are creamy and just the right amount of potatoes. What better way to compliment breakfast than w Mex Coke. They've also added some high tops outside which are perfect. Muy Bueño y mí favorita

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    Sylvester R.

    This has always been a great breakfast spot and today was no different. I had a shrimp, mushroom, onion and spinach omelette that was very good. The beans were a little under seasoned but still good. Service is always kind and friendly. You do need to come checkout the inside of this place. It's a work of art.

    Denise Lopez ..

    I was really looking forward to Mexican food and decided to try El Carrito in Barrio Logan. We ordered the enchiladas, Chilaquiles Chicanos, and a carnitas taco. Overall, the food was average (and a bit disappointing). The enchilada sauce lacked a bit of flavor, and the meat inside was kind of bland. The rice looked like it had been sitting for a while, some grains were hard and dry. The chilaquiles were okay. It didn't fully satisfy, though the machaca had good flavor. Service was a mix. Nice staff. However we waited over 30 minutes for our food. One positive was being able to refill our agua de horchata. The restaurant has eclectic décor and plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors.

    SABROSONES : 2 Carnitas Tacos
    Caitlin D.

    I remember coming here years ago with my dad, we sat in the main compartment-- known as their trolley car seating area. And I recently went again, but since I was with a large group we sat in their extended seating area. This area could hold a lot of people! There was also seating outside in front of the establishment, but with smaller tables (seats 4 people at most). The workers are kind & if you want any recommendations they will give it to you. Their menu is big, some prices might look high-- but you actually get a variety of items with it that makes it worth it. I ordered 2 carnitas tacos since I wasn't super hungry for a burrito. The tacos were perfectly sized and stuffed with meat. The onions were crunchy but without that raw onion bite-- which is why I ate them. (: usually I take the onions off, but not this time. In addition, the guac was vibrant and fresh. I also liked the tortillas because it wasn't thin & broke when you bend it. It was slightly thicker than your usual and had a softness to it. The salsa that came with it was slightly smoky but not spicy. My friends ordered a variety of items off the menu and devoured it! So it's safe to say, you'll be good with anything you order. One friend even ordered pancakes! She said it was fluffy and the bacon/eggs were delicious. The cucumber agua that they had was well loved by everyone that ordered it, some went back for seconds. I recommend El Carrito if you're in Barrio Logan!

    Ashley M.

    Visited this Friday morning. LOVED. The staff goes above and beyond with their customer service. Super helpful and kind. You can order first at the cashier and sit then they bring your food. Orrr you can sit and order from a qr code at a table and I thought that was unique and cool. Everything was delicious, flavorful, and fresh. My favorite was their carnitas on the chipotle chilaquiles.

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    Monica M.

    We were in Socal from NorCal celebrating our anniversary and on my list was to bring my husband to Chicano Park so he could experience it for the first time. I love me some chilaquiles and this place has the best I've had in Cali!! The service is basically order at front and wait for food. The place is cute with funny quotes. I enjoy this place and the food won't disappoint!! I recommend it!! Check it out and come get you some Chicano experience!! If you leave room go the fish guys for some of the best fish tacos you have ever had!!

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    Andy F.

    Good chilaquiles. Beans, potatoes, and rice are nothing special. Overpriced for a taco shop. Nice covered patio with plenty of seating. Fast, friendly service. Meh.

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    Eid F.

    This was a hard rating to decide. I debated between 3 and 4 stars. I just couldn't get over the amount paid for a burrito and the portion size. Especially in Barrio Logan with soooo many excellent alternatives in every direction. Flavor-wise it was delicious, but it cost over $16 for what I would call a petite or kids size burrito. It did come with a small handful of fresh tortilla chips and 2 tiny sides of red and green salsa. No salsa bar with any other condiments or salsa. The decor was really cool, they had a nice seating area in the back and a ton of tables in the sidewalk. It's located in the heart of the revitalized part of Logan Ave. Service was fast and friendly. You order and pay at the register and they bring the food out to you. They have a small bathroom hidden around the corner. Everything was very clean as well. Parking on the weekends is a little hard to find.

    The guajillo and poblano sauces are complex and full of  flavor
    Claire T.

    BEST CHILAQUILES IN SD! This is my Go-To when Im craving chilaquiles - pro-tip: GET THE DIVORCIADOS! Fresh, crispy tortilla chips layered with two savory and complex sauces (guajillo and poblano) so much depth of flavor in the sauces - THE SAUCE IS WHERE ITS AT - along with cheese, crema, onion, cilantro, and eggs! Comes w/rice, beans, and potatoes! I love adding avocado - they also make a damn good michelada with Mexican candy piled on top! The rest of their menu looks so tantalizing, but I cant spot getting the same. Thing. Every. Time. Do yourself a favor and support them so they never go anywhere! Thanks El Carrito!

    Sandy W.

    Came here on El Barrio Logan Di de Los Muertos Event. Really busy Day. This was a busy business but they were fast. They were cooking all the food they had good really good customer service even when they accidentally forgot someone item they got it fast! Omg I got a Torta and it was Delicious!!! I ate that fast ! The cashier was nice the server was Really friendly totally coming back!! This is what I'm looking for when I come to a Hispanic Restaurant a welcoming place !

    Torta Logan and Cafe de Olla
    Jaden T.

    This morning I woke up feeling depressed, I took the trolley over to Barrio Logan and got a Cafe de Olla and a Torta Logan and now I feel not so depressed. The torta was pretty good and the cafe de olla was nice but not the best I have had.

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    Marisa T.

    Came back for the same breakfast that was unbeatable before to find that it had changed. You now only get one egg instead of two & the sauces had also changed since last time & not for the better. Don't get me wrong, the food was still good but not as good as our initial visit. Bummer.

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    We came here because we wanted tacos and Salud had closed down on us. We saw the reviews were decent so decided to check it out. It seems like a tiny place but they have seating in the patio inside and that area is actually very nice! They have created an outdoor garden space, which feels airy and big as compared to the inside space. You order at the counter and then choose a table. We ordered 3 tacos - the asada, the chorizo and the fish. The tacos were good...not as good as Salud (which is/was my favorite) but pretty good. The chorizo was the best followed by the fish and then the asada. The side of Spanish rice was very good. The beans were fine. The salsas were good! All in all, this was a surprisingly good experience.

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