El Canario Carnitas

The owner is super rude. The place is not very clean. They definitely have rats and the food was mediocre. Definitely don’t recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I LOVE this place. We usually go either sat or sun around 12 when we go. We get their big piggy or little piggy. They have the only coleslaw I will ever eat! Great portions feeds 7 of us and we have stuff to take home. Even my littles love it (7 and 3). Sometimes they are crowded though or take on catering orders but they will let you know before they seat you if you'll be waiting or of they are sold out of anything due to a catering order. They are so good though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

The food was amazing!!! Had the machete with carnitas and it was heavenly! Alejandra was an amazing server!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the best authentic Mexican food we have tasted We will return for more Had the menudo and chilaquiles Rojas Fried patitas so much flavor

The food was delicious. Everything tasted like it was made with love as well as authentic. Some of the best chips and salsa we've had in a while. All the corn and flour products are homemade as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oh my God! Do yourself a favor and come and try their food! I came in on a Saturday and they had an amazing quesabirria, it just hit the spot! Danny was a really awesome server, keep up the good work!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taco Tuesday.... not busy... 3 tacos 35minutes tacos never showed up ....I'll take my business somewhere else...

Great food and service! The tacos were delicious, and the service was amazing. The people working here were very attentive. Definitely will be coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We got the little piggy meal for 4 adults. Also got the 3 potato tacos and a kid's bean and cheese burrito. The carnitas came with a side of beans, rice, cole slaw, pickled onions w/habanero, lime, tortillas, and two different salsas. The corn tortillas are handmade and taste so good. I tried my kid's burrito and the flour tortilla tasted homemade as well. Make sure to get the carnitas mixed (cueritos and all). The beans and rice were soooo good, and the carnitas were some of the best I've had. The potato tacos were very good as well and nicely sized. We found this spot on the way down from Julian. I would make the drive from Orange county to this place for the carnitas alone. You have to try this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good carnitas and tacos

So far, I've only had the 3 taco plate twice. Both times were delicious!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is very good, atmosphere is real quiet.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

The best Carnitas around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has the best carnitas around. The food is great and the staff is friendly. The negative is that the service is super slow. We have been here multiple times and we have seen groups leave the restaurant after waiting a long time. This has happen more than once. If you walk in and there are more than 2 tables taken, expect to wait 40+ minutes for your food. I really hope they take the comment seriously and improve on this.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Michelle of Nana's Tamales recommended this place to us & the food is absolutely exceptional! Every dish is fresh perfection even down to the tortilla chips! The service was friendly & the waitress recommended all of their best dishes. The carnitas are definitely their specialty but the rice & beans & pickled onions were also spot on! The dining room is nice & roomy & the prices are very reasonable. You're gonna love this place! It's a hidden gem. 👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5