Carnitas Mexican Guanajuato Restaurant

Being new to the neighborhood We thought we'd give it a try as it looks great from the street- but don't let that fool you. First of all when I ordered I saw Cactus was one of the sides so I asked about it but didn't order it- I ordered Rice & Beans with my short ribs but I got cactus and onions as one side and then I also ordered fried cheese. All these items were ok and tasty. The Short Ribs were pretty much what you throw to your dog as they aren't like short ribs you get elsewhere-- it was shaved beef including the bone and it could not have been anymore than 1/16" in thickness and as tough as beef jerky - maybe that's the way they serve beef in Mexico? Needless to say we won't be back anytime soon.

When I walked in there were only 2 tables occupied in the whole restaurant. That should have been my sign to turn around. I sat at the bar and ordered my food. I ordered a single chicken enchilada with a side of rice. I specifically asked the server if the enchilada had red sauce on it and she stated yes. As I waited for my food she brought out a basket of chips. I thought the chips were hard and bland. The salsa didn't have any flavor so I asked for some spicy salsa which tasted a little better. When my enchilada came out I had to double check with my server that they gave me an enchilada. It looked more like a taco. It was in a small tortilla that was folded in half with lettuce, tomato, and cheese on top and NO red sauce. It was not the greatest but edible. My server was nice and attentive hence the 3 stars.

Walked in with my wife really hoping for good food. We got cheese dip that was watered down so much it wouldn't stay on the chip , asked for a drink menu and a refill which we got 15 minutes later . I ordered the shrimp fajitas and I'm not sure how they cooked something that had absolutely zero taste at all and the shrimp were so overcooked they were rubber . Bland rice , bland beans , terrible food . Just to add it was only us and one more table . If you think about coming here ..... DONT . I'll never pay $60 for terrible " Mexican " food ever again . Will never step foot back in this place

Honestly, I should have just read the reviews before we chose to come here.. every single one of the negative reviews was spot on.Overpriced lunch for terrible service even worse food. Best part of the entire meal was the chips they gave us when we say down. Wishing we had just gone to McDonalds.

The Albemarle Rd. location is closed now, so I decided to come to this one. I thought this one was closed down as well because there was a For Lease sign on one of the doors. A few other guys left without going in when they saw that. I was on my phone and I saw someone leave through another door so I went in. They might get more business without that sign there. There were a few day drinkers in there and the waitress came quickly with chips, salsa and drink. They do not give the array of salsa like the other spot. Anyway, I ordered the platillo de carnitas mixtas and it was good. A be long way to drive for me but if in the area I'll stop in again.

The ONLY saving grace of this place was the server. This was the absolute worst Mexican food we have ever had. The queso was so watered down we thought they mistakenly gave us milk. None of our dishes remotely resembled what we actually ordered which could be forgiven if the food tasted good. But the chicken was bone dry, the tostada shells were tough and stale (btw no one ordered tostadas it was supposed to be sopes). Don't get me started on the sanitation... that should have turned us around when we first walked in but we have had some really good food in some pretty serious dives. All that to say if you have another option we suggest you take it.

came here while waiting on my car at Firestone. waitstaff's on point. had a few beers, food was delicious

it is a horrible place...I thought I would give it a try.. I got food poisoning from carnitas here...food sucks, flavor sucks.....do not come... i have never been to a worse restaurant in my life...

Garbage Restaurant. They don't clean up, no soap in the bathrooms, food was bland with no taste, severs are vaping in the background, and overpriced menu. Go to Azteca in Matthews if you want good Mexican food with good service

I have been to many of Mexican restaurants and have been here several times but today this place takes the cake. My husband stopped in for his normal tacos and while he waits he has a drink and they give chips and salsa today they told him he had to pay for the chips because he was not eating at the restaurant. I found that strange because when i order to go the chips and salsa are in the bag. But not today. They onlyR÷ gave him his tacos. No wonder why this place is empty the Mexican is just ok but in a pinch it works. I will tell you WE WILL NEVER, EVER EVER RETURN.