Carajillo's Mexican Kitchen

Appetizers

Carne Asada Fries

A bed of crispy French fries topped with grilled steak, our house-made cheese, scallions, and cilantro.
$17.00
Cheese Dip

Melted cheese dip.
$6.65
Fresh Guacamole

Made with fresh avocados.
$10.00
Bean Dip

Refried beans smothered with our cheese sauce.
$6.75
Chori-Cheese Dip

Mexican sausage smothered with our cheese sauce.
$10.00
Chicken Wings

Served with celery and ranch dressing. Choose plain, hot, or BBQ.
$17.00
Monterrey Dip

Ground beef smothered in cheese sauce.
$8.00
Mexican Street Corn

Delicious corn on the cob topped with Tajin, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese.
$6.00
Pico de Gallo

Tomatoes, onions, and cilantro mixed together with fresh-squeezed lime juice and a pinch of salt.
$3.75
Monterrey Sampler

Beef taquitos, grilled chicken quesadilla, and 6 wings.
$16.00

Salads & Soup

Spicy Chicken Soup

Delicious chicken soup with shredded chicken, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, rice, and a hint of chipotle. Bowl.
$13.50
Taco Salad

Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with your choice of ground beef or chicken topped with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
$15.00
Chicken Soup

Delicious chicken soup with shredded chicken, fresh avocado, cilantro, onions, and rice. Bowl.
$13.50
Aztec Salad

Grilled shrimp and chicken served on a bed of Romaine lettuce with cucumber, pico de gallo, avocado, and tomato and sprinkled with cheese.
$17.00
Fajita Taco Salad

Taco salad with fajita-style meat (chicken or steak), beans, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
$16.00
Chicken Salad

Strips of grilled chicken served on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and cheese.
$15.50
Monterrey Cobb Salad

A bed of Romaine lettuce topped with grilled chicken, cilantro, tomato, red onion, boiled egg, bacon pieces, black beans, and cheese mix.
$17.00

Burgers

Loaded Cheeseburger

Traditional American burger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onions, American cheese, and mayonnaise. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$15.50
Chorizo Burger

Grilled chicken breast topped with chorizo (Mexican sausage) and melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, and mayonnaise. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$15.50
Guaca Burger

8oz house-made cheeseburger topped with jalapenos, onions, cheese, guacamole, and served with fries
$16.50

Burritos

Chimichangas

Two flour tortillas filled with ground beef or chicken, then deep-fried and topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$15.60
Mexican Burrito

Large rolled tortilla filled with steak, chicken, shrimp, rice, green sauce, and cheese sauce.
$20.40
California Burrito

Extra-large flour tortilla filled with beans, cheese, sour cream, grilled onions, and your choice of chicken, steak, or ground beef. Topped with mole sauce and cheese sauce. Chicken or Ground Beef, Steak for an additional charge.
$19.20
Chipotle Burrito

New. A large tortilla filled with grilled chicken, green and red bell pepper, and rice, topped with our signature chipotle sauce, corn, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Steak for an additional charge.
$19.20
Barbecue Beef Burrito

A large tortilla stuffed with beef barbacoa, rice, beans, onions, cilantro, green & red sauce, and cheese served with esquite street corn in a bowl.
$20.40
Burrito Pepe

Extra-large flour tortilla filled with steak and chorizo, grilled onion, black beans, cheese, and topped with cheese sauce, mole sauce, and salsa verde.
$20.20
Monterrey Burrito

New. A large tortilla filled with black beans, rice, cheese, and steak, topped with salsa verde, pico de gallo, avocado, and more steak.
$21.60
Chimi-Rito

New. A large flour tortilla filled with carnitas (pork), grilled onions, and a poblano pepper, topped with sour cream, pico de gallo, house cheese, green, and ranchera sauces.
$19.20

Quesadillas

Tejano Quesadilla

Extra-large flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, chicken, steak, shrimp, grilled onions, and green peppers, with tomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream.
$20.40
Fajita Quesadilla

Extra-large flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, chicken or beef, grilled onions, green peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. Steak for an additional charge.
$18.00
Synchronized

Two large flour tortillas stuffed with meat and cheese topped with lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
$18.00
Quesadilla with Shrimp

Large quesadilla stuffed with cheese and shrimp. Served with sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes.
$20.40

House Special

Roast Meat

Delicious grilled, thinly-sliced rib-eye steak served with beans, rice, lettuce, and jalapeo with flour tortillas.
$21.90
Steak a La Mexicana

Ribeye steak cut into pieces and grilled with fresh, spicy jalapeo peppers and onions. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
$24.40
Molcajete

A feast fit for a King served in an authentic lava rock. Delicious Carne asada, roast chicken, chorizo, nopales, chile Relleno, grilled sprint onions, jalapeos, and queso fresco with a side of refried beans, guacamole, and tortillas.
$36.00
Steak & Shrimp

12 oz. rib-eye steak with grilled shrimp on a bed of grilled peppers and onions. Served with rice, lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeo, and lime. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$30.00
Flank Steak and Sopes

Skirt steak served with 2 sopes topped with beans and spicy sauces and pico de gallo with cactus.
$30.00
Molcajete Norteno for 2

A bed of grilled onions and poblano peppers, topped with 2 pieces of ribeye, 2 grilled chicken breast, carnitas, andouille sausage, jalapeo stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon, shrimp wrapped in bacon served with beans and 2 street corn.
$55.00
Mamalona Barbecue for 2

Steak, chicken, andouille sausage, onions and chiles toreados, and street corn for 2.
$40.00
Sea and Land

Ribeye steak cut into pieces and grilled with shrimp, red and green peppers, and onions. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
$24.00
Three Compadres

A chicken breast, a piece of carne asada, and shrimp topped with grilled onions and served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
$23.10
Carnitas

Chunks of pork served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de Gallo, and tortillas.
$20.40
Carnitas in Green Sauce

Carnitas in green sauce Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
$20.40

Street Tacos, Tortas & Sopes

Tacos

(3) Corn tortillas topped with your choice of filling, cilantro, and onion. Served with rice and charro beans.
$18.00
Cakes

Telera bread filled with your choice filling, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeos, mayonnaise, and avocado.
$17.00
Sopes

(3) Hand-made masa topped with beans, your choice filling, lettuce, queso fresco, and Mexican crema.
$17.00

Make Your Own Combo

Three Items

Choose from burrito, taco, enchilada, quesadilla, or toast. Items are filled with your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken, or cheese. All combinations come with rice and fried beans.
$18.00
Two Items

Choose from burrito, taco, enchilada, quesadilla, or toast. Items are filled with your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken, or cheese. All combinations come with rice and fried beans.
$16.00
One Item

Choose from burrito, taco, enchilada, quesadilla, or toast. Items are filled with your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken, or cheese. All combinations come with rice and fried beans.
$13.50

Vegetarian

Stuffed Burrito

A flour tortilla filled with a poblano chile with potatoes, red pepper, and onion. Topped with cheese and sour cream and served with pico de gallo and sliced avocado.
$17.00
Nopales Burrito

A flour tortilla filled with grilled cactus, mushrooms, onion, rice, beans and smothered in burrito sauce.
$15.00
Vegetarian Combo A

One bean burrito, one cheese enchilada, and one tostada with beans and cheese.
$15.00
Vegetarian Combo B

One bean burrito, one quesadilla and one chalupa.
$15.00
Vegetarian Combo C

One bean burrito with nacho cheese, one cheese enchilada and one quesadilla.
$15.00
Vegetarian Combo D

One spinach enchilada, one bean burrito and one mushroom quesadilla.
$15.00
Vegetarian Quesadilla

A flour tortilla filled with grilled spinach, mushrooms, and nopales (cactus). Served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheese.
$15.00
Burrito & Enchilada Plate

A flour tortilla filled with diced potatoes grilled with onions and tomatoes and smothered in burrito sauce, and a corn tortilla filled with grilled spinach, onions, and tomatoes smothered in enchilada sauce. Both topped with lettuce and tomato.
$15.00
Vegetarian Burrito

A flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, and cheese topped with lettuce, sour cream, and tomato.
$15.00
Vegetarian Enchiladas

A corn tortilla filled with grilled spinach, onions, and tomatoes and a corn tortilla filled with potatoes. Both smothered in green sauce. Served with choice of rice or beans.
$15.00
Vegetarian Taco Salad

A crispy tortilla shell filled with spinach, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese.
$15.00

Nachos

Nachos Party

Nachos topped with chicken, cheese, ground beef, beans, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
$13.80
Jeans

Nachos with chicken, steak, and shrimp cooked with grilled onions and bell peppers.
$15.60
Fajita Nachos

Nachos topped with chicken or steak strips cooked with grilled onions and bell peppers.
$17.00
Nachos with Chicken
$12.00
Nachos with Meat

Nachos with ground beef and melted cheese.
$15.00

Seafood

ACC Hawaiian

Grilled shrimp, zucchini, pineapple, red onions, and red peppers on a bed of rice covered with cheese sauce.
$18.00
Seafood with Garlic Mojo

Scallops and shrimp sauted with mushrooms in butter, garlic, and spices. Served with rice or beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
$22.00
Fish Tacos

Lightly breaded Tilapia-filled tacos topped with cabbage slaw, fresh pico de gallo, and Sriracha cream sauce. Served with rice and beans.
$15.00
Shrimp Tacos

Lightly breaded shrimp-filled tacos topped with cabbage slaw, fresh pico de gallo, and Sriracha cream sauce. Served with rice and beans.
$15.00
Monterrey Shrimp

Grilled plump, tender shrimp with our creamy spicy chipotle sauce and bacon. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
$20.00
Cancun Shrimp

Grilled shrimp with onions, pineapple, and zucchini, topped with our special cheese blend. Served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
$19.50
Shrimp with Rice

Grilled shrimp and zucchini on a bed of rice with melted cheese.
$18.00

Enchiladas

Chipotle Enchiladas

Three enchiladas filled one with chicken, one with shredded beef, and one with ground beef topped with our signature chipotle sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo and served with a side of rice.
$17.50
Yolandas

Three chicken enchiladas topped with mole sauce and sour cream. Served with a side of rice and salad.
$17.50
Green Enchiladas

Three chicken enchiladas topped with green sauce and sour cream. Served with a side of rice and salad.
$17.50
Carnitas Enchiladas

Three slow-cooked pork enchiladas with topped cheese, spicy salsa verde, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Served with rice and black beans.
$17.50
Enchiladas Sampler

Three enchiladas- one filled with shredded beef and topped with ranchera sauce, one filled with chicken and topped with mole sauce, and one filled with spinach and topped with salsa verde. All topped with sour cream and served with rice and pico de gallo.
$17.50

Chicken

Chicken Rice

Grilled chicken on a bed of rice with melted cheese. Add shrimp, Add chorizo, Add peppers, onions, or broccoli, Add mushrooms for an additional charge. Try it with steak for an additional charge.
$16.00
Rice, Chicken and Vegetables

Chicken strips grilled with green and red bell pepper, broccoli, onion, zucchini, squash, and mushrooms served over a bed of rice drizzled with melted cheese.
$19.00
Happy Chicken

Strips of grilled chicken marinated and specially prepared with zucchini, red peppers, and cheese sauce on a bed of rice.
$16.50
Texan Rice

Shrimp, steak, and chicken grilled with peppers and onions on a bed of rice, topped with melted cheese. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$19.50
Stovetop Chicken

Grilled chicken breast topped with shrimp and red bell peppers, then topped with melted cheese. Served with rice, salad, and tortillas.
$20.00
Breaded

Chicken breast breaded and deep-fried served with rice, lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado slices. Try it with steak for an additional charge.
$17.50
Chipotle Chicken

Strips of grilled chicken covered in a spicy chipotle sauce. Served with rice and beans.
$16.50
Chori-Chicken

Grilled chicken breasts topped with sausage and cheese sauce. Served with rice or beans, salad, and pico de gallo.
$19.00
Tapatio Chicken

Grilled chicken breast covered with freshsliced mushrooms, spinach and onions. Smothered with our special cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
$18.50
Tropical Chicken

Grilled chicken breast topped with onions, mushrooms, and pineapple. Smothered with our special cheese blend. Served with rice and garden vegetables (squash, broccoli, and zucchini).
$18.75
Mexican Flutes

Four fried corn taquitos, two beef, and two chicken served with lettuce and pico de gallo.
$14.50

Fajitas

Chicken

Grilled chicken.
$19.50
Chicken Meat

Grilled chicken and steak.
$20.75
Shrimp

Grilled shrimp.
$24.00
Meat

Grilled steak.
$20.75
Texas

Grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp.
$22.00
Vegetarian

Mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, and onions cooked sizzling fajitastyle.
$17.75
Monterrey Fajitas

Sizzling strips of steak, chicken, chorizo (Mexican sausage), and carnitas (pork) grilled with peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
$23.00

Family Pack

Chicken Fajitas

Grilled chicken, peppers and onions served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
$75.00
Family ACP and Vegetables

A bed of rice, topped with grilled chicken, broccoli, red and green peppers, zucchini, onions, mushrooms and a large cup of our cheese sauce.
$75.00

Kids' Menu

1. Kid's Taco & Enchilada

Soda, juice, or milk included.
$7.80
2. Kid's Taco & Burrito

Soda, juice, or milk included.
$7.80
3. Kid's Taco, Rice & Beans

Soda, juice, or milk included.
$7.80
4. Kid's Cheese Quesadilla & Rice

Soda, juice, or milk included.
$7.80
5. Kid's Quesadilla & Fries

Soda, juice, or milk included.
$7.80
6. Kid's Chicken Nuggets & Fries

Soda, juice, or milk included. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$7.80
7. Kid's Cheeseburger & Fries

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$7.80
8. Kid's Chicken Nachos

Soda, juice, or milk included.
$7.80
9. Kid's Rice with Chicken

Grilled chicken on a bed of rice with melted cheese. Soda, juice, or milk included.
$7.80

Arvian D.

★★★★★

Oct 13, 2024

I decided to treat my parents to lunch/dinner after church today. We stopped by Carajillos. We had never tried this restaurant before, but I stopped in to take a look at the menu and saw a variety of choices to my liking, so we decided to eat there. They opened at 11:30 AM, and we had gotten there about 20 minutes after they had opened. We did not need to have reservations. We were seated right away. The restaurant has nice decor, and the ambience is intriguing. The Mexican music playing in the background was very soothing and appropriate for the atmosphere.Our server, Letty, greeted us with a smile, and brought chips and dip for the table within about five minutes after we sat down. She then took our drink order. After she brought our drinks, I told her that we needed a little more time since this was our very first time at this restaurant. She was very cordial and said she would come back. After she took our orders, our entrées came out within a reasonable period of time. Letty came back to check on us periodically which was appreciated. I ordered the new PA CHUPARSE LOS DEDOS (MEXICAN BOIL POT). My parents ordered SALMON SANTA CLARA and STEAK A LA MEXICANA. Everyone enjoyed their dish. Everything was seasoned nicely and had good texture and moistness. The portions were also adequate. There were two things missing when my food was brought out, a bowl to hold the shells from the crab legs and the shrimp and also a utensil to crack open the crab legs. I used the empty basket from the chips to hold the shells, and I asked for a utensil for the crab legs. Other than that, we had good service. Letty was personable and professional.We enjoyed our visit and will return.

Shenna W.

★★★★☆

Oct 13, 2024

Pretty nice restaurant for some good food. This building has been a few different restaurants over the years - however, you wouldn't know that. They have truly put their own twist on the interior of the building. The service as well was excellent. We were greeted and seated pretty quickly. Our waitress came over promptly and ensured the entire time we were good and all inquiries were answered. The food was good. We all ordered something different to get a feel of what was on the menu. The menu is large and something for everyone. Overall, we felt what we received was worth the value and will be back to try more when we are in the area.

Gabriella C.

★★★★★

Oct 1, 2024

A visit to North Carolina to visit some folks and I was told Carajillo's is one of the best authentic Mexican restaurants to eat in Raleigh. Although we went on a rainy day, the vibe swiftly changed as soon as you walk in. Walls are scattered with magnificent artwork, an area to take instagram worthy photos and a large bar that spreads out in a square shape.The drink and food menu was colorful with many different options to choose from whether you are a pescatarian, vegetarian, carnivore, etc. the drink I ordered was refreshing, lightly sweet, and **strong haha and I found it so cute with the crown decoration on top (wanted to take it home with me )The shrimp tacos with the shrimp soup did not disappoint either, not sure where the seafood is sourced from but the shrimp was quite large. The cheese just melts in your mouth as well & the plates came out rather quickly! I love that they have lunch specials & noticed that a lot of blue collar folks come by to have a bite. If you are in Raleigh, you must check it out for yourself

Sergio M.

★★★★★

Aug 14, 2024

What a cool place. The deco and art on the walls made my Mexican ancestors proud. Reminds me of back in California. The food was delicious. Huge portions. food and drink menus are Gigante.The birria tacos are outstanding. The street corn hit the spot. Fresh chips and salsa are amazing. fresh and warm. Guacamole was Delicious though it could have used a bit more lime juice. Carnitas are so flavorful. Definitely a must try.

Star P.

★★★☆☆

Oct 7, 2024

I went there with a friend who invited me and it was ok. I had better Mexican food at other restaurants. The food was meh. Friendly staff but the food wasn't for me.

Gina Marie S.

★★★★☆

Jul 2, 2024

Dined out with hubby while in Raleigh/Garner area. This restaurant was recommended by a friend. Dirty front door. Oh, no. Is this a harbinger of things to come?MAYBE:Several staffers at front desk. Not one greeted us, smiled or said, "Welcome." There was some confusion by waitstaff that slightly delayed us having our order taken. It happens.My cup with ice had seen better days. How do you miss big chips like this when washing the cup or presenting the cup?Artwork was kinda' weird.MAYBE NOT:Nice menu. We decided on fajitas for two. Complimentary queso when you follow on IG. Do that in advance. Chips and salsa were good.Washed mine down with Mexican Coke in a glass bottle. My fave. Fajitas were excellent! Give them a try. Generous portion for two. Tasty chicken that wasn't dried out.Upbeat music. Comfortable booth seating.Management: A little more attention to detail would move the needle from 4 to 5 stars.Yes, if I'm in the area again, I'll go back.

Ashley P.

★★★★★

Sep 15, 2024

Love the food here and the drink are reasonable in comparison to the size that you get

Noreen B.

★★★★★

Sep 14, 2024

Food was good. I ordered take-out and they finished my meal promptly. My enchiladas tasted really good and the portions were generous. The salsa that comes with the chips was really good. Fresh! My mom enjoyed her chicken with rice. I had asked for beans but I think they didn't hear me. I hope to come back one day. I would love to try more of their food. It's really authentic and reminds me of my grandfather when he would cook for me.Service was good. They were nice and accommodating to a food allergy. Whenever people came in, they were seated pretty quickly as well. I didn't stay, but I was impressed. The couch to wait is also very comfortable.Overall, I enjoyed it very much. A plus!

Roxie H.

★★★★☆

Mar 30, 2024

We stopped by for lunch and were impressed by the vibe. They definitely have those Instagram-worthy aesthetics which includes vibrant murals and neon Angel wing photo backdrops. The food also gave visual appeal and we were happy that it lived up to its looks! Fancy-looking food doesn't always deliver on taste, but Carajillo's did. Their menu offers traditional Mexican dishes alongside playful options like hot Cheetos elote. They have a full bar menu that features creative margarita presentations. We opted for a margarita flight and a chamoy fruit margarita. For food, because it was lunch, we went light with tacos. The shrimp and chorizo were both delicious, with the chorizo definitely being our fave. Also want to note that we have a toddler and the staff was so attentive with their service (shoutout to our server Pablo) that it made the experience super enjoyable. The dinner menu looked super unique with Asian/mexican inspired dishes so we are already planning to return to sample.

Randy W.

★★★☆☆

Mar 20, 2024

Finally decided to visit this newer Mexican restaurant as we see it very busy each time we drive by. This is a good sized piece of property with plenty of parking and lots of dining inside.Was seated in good time, but took wait staff to see us a little late. The menu is ridiculously large, lots of special dishes. I ordered a margarita on rocks that came with a lighted object in it and a floating duck, see picture. Very unique. Our order was taken and food took a little bite to come out. Everything tasted good. My wife had taquitos which were displayed nicely. I had a burrito displayed very nice.Fell the menu is a little pricey even for the food presentation and portion sizes.

Carajillo's Mexican Kitchen

Menu

Appetizers

Carne Asada Fries

Cheese Dip

Fresh Guacamole

Bean Dip

Chori-Cheese Dip

Chicken Wings

Monterrey Dip

Mexican Street Corn

Pico de Gallo

Monterrey Sampler

Salads & Soup

Spicy Chicken Soup

Taco Salad

Chicken Soup

Aztec Salad

Fajita Taco Salad

Chicken Salad

Monterrey Cobb Salad

Burgers

Loaded Cheeseburger

Chorizo Burger

Guaca Burger

Burritos

Chimichangas

Mexican Burrito

California Burrito

Chipotle Burrito

Barbecue Beef Burrito

Burrito Pepe

Monterrey Burrito

Chimi-Rito

Quesadillas

Tejano Quesadilla

Fajita Quesadilla

Synchronized

Quesadilla with Shrimp

House Special

Roast Meat

Steak a La Mexicana

Molcajete

Steak & Shrimp

Flank Steak and Sopes

Molcajete Norteno for 2

Mamalona Barbecue for 2

Sea and Land

Three Compadres

Carnitas

Carnitas in Green Sauce

Sea and Land

Rib-eye Steak

Street Tacos, Tortas & Sopes

Tacos

Cakes

Sopes

Make Your Own Combo

Three Items

Two Items

One Item

Vegetarian

Stuffed Burrito

Nopales Burrito

Vegetarian Combo A

Vegetarian Combo B

Vegetarian Combo C

Vegetarian Combo D

Vegetarian Quesadilla

Burrito & Enchilada Plate

Vegetarian Burrito

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Vegetarian Taco Salad

Nachos

Nachos Party

Jeans

Fajita Nachos

Nachos with Chicken

Nachos with Meat

Seafood