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    El Texano Carnitas

    4.8 (53 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    El Texano macho
    Annette G.

    This place was referred and it did not disappoint! The carnitas were juicy but not overly where you only taste the grease. You have to create a taco wiv all the fixings here to get the full experience. Well done Chika's!

    Super tostada
    Keith R.

    WOW FACTOR? Yes, very good and friendly service. HAVE AGAIN: The Super Carnitas Tostada was huge and very good. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The Super quesadilla with chicken was huge, lots of chicken, too much cheese and too little flavor. Needed a mild salsa

    Carnitas
    Ann H.

    My new, favorite establishment for carnitas in the Woodland area. It is delicious and much more affordable than Maria's Cantina. The carnitas were flavorful and consisted of the crispy parts, the tender parts, and the fatty parts....just how I enjoy my carnitas. My only complaint is that there is not a phone number to order in advance.

    Sampler
    Rich L.

    In only one visit, I'm sold! Woodland has over 25 licensed Mexican restaurants and just as many Mexican street vendors but these people decided to open another Mexican restaurant. Unlike the "cold" customer service from the prior business, El Texano Carnitas welcomes everyone with a genuinely warm welcome. Right after I placed my order, chips and salsa were placed on my table. Just a few minutes later my Sampler arrived. Giant mound of food including, a super thick quesadilla, carnitas (your choice of meat) on top of chips with beans cheese and sour cream. This was 100% delicious! While food flavors are so subjective, the customer service makes their food taste that much better. I will be back.

    Birria
    Cory E.

    Salsa was spicy Guacamole was great Nice atmosphere Food was big portions and very tasty

    Carnitas
    Dianna S.

    We just had take out from here but it was EXCELLENT!! Fresh soft corn tortillas. House fried chips not from a bag. Delicious fresh tomato based salsa. And the CARNITAS! Just the way I like them! (Not limp and fatty.) They remind of the kind the old Jodie's had. Very very good. Next time I want to eat in.

    Ranchero Fajita Salad with Carne Asada

    Again, a stellar meal! Everything is fresh and made on site. Service outstanding and nice atmosphere!

    Bachelor paradise! Here's the deal _ your wife's going out of town, go here for dinner _ no, don't share a meal! The food is amazing!!! You'll have plenty to take home. Put her on a plane, pretend you'll miss her _ quick kiss. Run home, eat more _ just because! You'll have enough for 2-3 days!

    This is the phone number for ordering.
    Lisa R.

    I tried the carnita torta and requested no spicy sauce so they put it on the side in a container. It was on fresh sourdough bread and different than other places i've tried definitely elevated and delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Will definitely be back.

    Carnitas quesdilla
    Tricia K.

    In town for work and we came here for lunch. I had the super nachos with carnitas and my friend has the quesadilla with carnitas. Food was delicious. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Big portions. Will come back next time I'm in Woodland.

    Carnitas quesadilla
    Carolina C.

    Food was really good, portions were so big! Great please to grab lunch, it gets really busy around noon so keep it in mind since seating is limited. The place is really clean and staff make you feel welcome.

    Nachos !!
    Brandy V.

    Absolutely excelente !! Great Sevice. Super clean, open cook station. Will be going back and bringing family next time we are going through.

    Carnitas torta

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    Very good food. Large portion. Pleasant people. Home atmosphere. Recommend this place if you like Mexican food.

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    Had tacos, the meat mixture was good but the tortillas were very greasy. The grease pour out and I had to pay $15.99!

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    8 months ago

    Excellent cantastic and definitely recommend. Plus the people were friendly and happy.

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    1 year ago

    Clean space, friendly service, and fresh food. The carnitas was delightful. Glad I stopped by this lunch spot.

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    Carnitas was very good - but tortillas need to be improved. They were too soggy and fell apart when you tried to pick them up.

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    Great food and great price! Small restaurant but really good! I think this is a hidden gem!

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    3.6
    (237 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Crispy tacos! Asada, chile verde pork, adobada for Taco Tuesday
    Crispy tacos! Asada, chile verde pork, adobada for Taco Tuesday
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