The crispy chicken tacos are my new favorite thing to eat here…read more Cash only, hole-in-the-wall spot but the best Mexican food in Carp. No frills, just good food and good people. I used to order their burritos exclusively but once I tried the crispy chicken tacos, I've been eating those regularly! Super flavorful chicken mixed with cheese, topped with lettuce and tortillas crusted with more cheese! Paired with their spicy salsa and chips= perfection. Food is always out fast, fresh and hot. Perfect for a quick lunch.

Their chorizo breakfast burrito is the BEST I have ever had. Not greasy at all. Perfectly…read moreincorporated with egg and potatoes We enjoyed the chili relleno. The beans were delicious, but wished there was more chili rellenos within the burrito (only filled half of the burrito). Do t miss the freshly made carrot orange juice. Try the crispy taco with Parmesan on the outside - YUM

Yummmmmm found this place and tried th asada and carnitas tacos both were bomb the salsa at the…read moresalsa bar is so flavorful and they got a nice spicy kick which I love, My kid got the quesa birria tacos and I stole a bite and they were bomb too Good service - was busy so a little bit of. A wait but worth it Nice service small spot with a couple tables

Excellent food Nachos and Chili Relleno were very tasty. Service fast Javier very friendly and…read morehelpful

We loved this place, very casual, wide range of selection on menu, enjoy the food on a picnic table…read morewith sun shining and the sound of waves crashing oj the beach. I could have stayed here all day! Such a great vibe. Okay on to food, I got fish tacos excellent. Came with generous size of fish tacos and chips and salsa. I could only eat one. Husband got smash burger it was good but not the best, but he enjoyed. Friends got chicken club sandwich which was delicious, they loved it. We also ordered trio order of fries whivh includedFrench fries p, sweet potato fries and onion rings. All were delicious. If you want good food, relaxed environment in the sun, decent prices. Will go back. Dont miss this gem!

Second time here, probably the last time as well. We ordered chili and two fish tacos and sweet…read morepotato fries. 1.) the chili was $10.25 and warm, not hot and seemed expensive for what you got. Was supposed to have cheese on top and no kidding, had a few strands of very fine shredded cheese, that's it. 2.) fish tacos looked good but completely fell apart in the soft corn tortilla they were in, they fell onto the table and the entire thing fell apart into small pieces. Tortilla didn't hold up to any of it. 3.) sweet potato fries were good but $6.00 was a bit much for the small portion of fries. Just overall not impressed this time. Last time we had burgers and I think that may be the way to go here, I recommend those but what we had today wasn't worth coming back to in my opinion.

Issac was our server. His recommendations were spot on. We got the house made chips and dips. These…read morewere be of the best homemade chips I have had and the sauces were excellent for dipping. We also got the Spanish Chorizo Shrimp and grits. It was so good I needed another bowl but we were going to order desert. Great patio ambiance. I heard they also have great Happy Hour specials so I need to plan a quick return.

We were visiting the area and stopped here for lunch. The reviews did not disappoint. Definitely…read morehave the crazy Bloody Mary they offer! Phenomenal with all the fixings. Service was awesome a young lady served us. The clam chowder is one of the best I have ever had and I'm from New England originally. I had the Cobb with salmon. Freshly cooked salmon on my salad! My husband had the fish and chips. He said 8 out of 10. They make their own sauce for this which was very good. A lovely deck for outside seating and best of all pet friendly for our mini schnauzer.

I've been customer since early '90s & late 2000's & everything was delicious. I can't vouch for…read morecurrent food because I've been unable to revisit for at least a decade. It's on my bucket list.

Mexican food in Carpinteria has changed a lot in the last ten years. Lots of places I no longer…read morewant to go to. Fiesta Market and deli has only gotten better. I have eaten here a few times in the last couple months and it has been consistently good. Very tasty and very nice people. Being in the age of many drinks also they have a wide selection. It's a nice little market with some outside seating. Definitely recommend coming here for food and drinks.

BEST grilled shrimp taco EVER! Yummy sauce and absolutely…read moreloaded with big juicy, sweet and tasty shrimp. I ordered two but I was stuffed after just one. Also, the service was very friendly and warm. Thank you Reyes market!

Little shop that's cool I guess but so expensive def not a hole in the wall shop. Potato tacos and…read morebeans and rice were pretty good, but like not 20$ good.

I don't understand the bad reviews! It's delicious! Got a breakfast burrito ! I can't wait to come…read moreback . Come with chips and salsa. Kind workers and fast service! Thank you !

El Taco Grande is a smallish, unpretentious Mexican eatery with good food. It's located in a…read morenondescript suburban shopping center in Carpenteria, CA. I ordered a carne asada crispy taco plate with beans and rice to go. The beef was chopped up pretty well so it was similar to a shred. The meat was moist, flavorful, and having crisp edges. Mmm. Seasoned well. The shell was nicely fried without the dripping mess. All around yummy taco. No complaints on the beans and rice. Plus pricing was fair.

Food: Burrito Traditional EXCELLENT. A little $$ but I think worthwhile…read more Service: good but, we were two of four people in restaurant. It was early. Ambiance: okay not bad.

6 pm midweek with friends. Place gets busy but we were able to walk in. I ordered the pork chile…read moreverde burrito. It was huge, hot, and fantastic. I was so happy. I loved it!! The pork was plentiful and tender, the verde sauce was delicious. The red and the green salas were both good, but the green was absolutely the winner. This guy is hefty and runs about $20. Normal people would have leftovers, I did not. Service was good but a little slow on the return, it was busy. Great dinner. Support local!

Went on a drive up the coast and along the main drag to the beach in Carpinteria we found Oaxaca…read moreFresh. Authentic Oaxacan food... Yes please :) So how could we not order from the House Specialty Plates menu! We ordered Enmoladas de Pollo (chicken enchiladas in homemade mole sauce) and Pork Chile Verde. I had the mole and OMG was it good, so rich and flavorful :) :) :) The chile verde was also 5-Stars good. Both plates came with some very good beans & rice and for beverages I had a Pacifico and the driver an excellent Horchata. And the pre meal chips & salsa were hot, fresh & super tasty. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was friendly. Our meal came out quickly and the waitress checked on us frequently. The dining room is in two large sections and there are also streetside tables out front. The area has plenty of street parking as well as a large free city parking lot just a block away.

NOT CLOSED! Food was Amazing. Super fresh and authentic Mexican food. My son said 10/10 mom! Not…read moresure why Yelp has this closed but it is for sure open everyday 8am-9pm. Don't miss this stop when you come to Carp

I was in town with a relative and we decided to stop in for a drink. Friendly staff , good beer and…read morelive music! It wasn't too busy on a Friday night which was unusual to see. I have been here before and I would come back when in town! Plus .... Free WIFI !

Excellent brewery spot with great beer & relaxed service!…read more Located against the railroad track on the back side of the building, it's a bit difficult to find, but just drive all the way in to the large alley, I guess Maple Ave. Nice wide open set up, perfect for a cold beer on a warm day. Wife went for the Crimson Horizon, and she enjoued it. I got a sip and it was smoother butterier than the Firestone cali squeeze? I tried the Avocado Honey Ale since can't go wrong with description of amber honey ale! Was told it was a version of their kolsch with local honey. Wow, it was smooth with a bit of sweet finish, so addictive!!! Still had hours to drive so couldn't just have as many as I wanted, but I checked online and seemed Albertsons sold it so figured I can just pick them up back at home. But the gentleman resting at the bar told me he delivers their beer but only up to the hills. I guess maybe available in stores up to Camarillo, but not over that hill/mountain. I had to have more of it, and they had 6 packs in the cooler for purchase so went for a pack. The green cans are such delightful vessels to hold the even more delightful liquid inside. Wife even cut out the top and using the cute cans as planters, lol! The cans poured out at home was excellent as well, very fresh and refreshing and could get tiny hints of avocado on sips. Just a great beer! After browsing the brewery, it seems avocado honey ale is their signature beer, so I got lucky to choose that from the menu, lol. While enjoying the beer, the amtrak train blew it's horn to leave from the Carpinteria station, so we rushed out to wave and enjoy seeing that go by right in front as well. I am sure the locals were shaking their heads at our excitement of seeing the train go by, one gentleman when leaving even complimented my kid's dance moves from when we were out there to greet and send off the train, lol! Awesome local spot and great folks, just a very relaxing spot to enjoy the delicious avo honey ale! Just hidden so maybe not many visitors to Carpinteria find it, but I picked it out from search for brewery and chose this over the other one on the main streets. What a find for an out of towner! Hope they can expand out or grow their delivery area, maybe get it sent to total wine which must have a distribution center. Otherwise, this is a must stop for any SB trips for sure!