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Carolina's Mexican Food-The Original

1202 E Mohave St, Phoenix, AZ 85034-5238
602-252-1503
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Ranked #77 of 1,706 restaurants in Phoenix
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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scottsdale
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The BEST tortillas in town. Nothing fancy but a good cary out restaurant! Good place to get catering from.

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21 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Been coming here since I was a little girl now I know the owners kids and I still go and enjoy their wonderful tortilla con butter and menudo is bomb on Weekends. Love their Oaxaca Special its so delicious. The 3 way is bomb and they have great red chili. I pretty much love the entire menu, the only thing... More

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Queen Creek, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The have the best food! My favorite is the red chili machaca! The bomb! I love their torillas. There have wonderful food.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Holy ish...I just found my most favorite Mexican food EVER...and it's about 1,500 miles from home! You've got to be kidding me, right?!? How's that for a slap in the face?!? On a 6 day vacation, we ended up here 3 times and our drive was about 20-25 minutes each way. It's that good folks! If I lived closer, I... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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11 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

This place is rough around the edges but it provides some of the best tacos you'll ever eat. Counter Service

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

I usually like to try different things on the the menu when I go to a restaurant, but once I found this it's the only things I order at Carolina's. It's got nice chunks or meat and that heavenly green sauce and the fresh tortilla. Oh man. We also get the bags of tamales and tortillas to take home. My... More

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Phoenix, AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

This is one of the best Mexican food places we like to visit. It's concrete floors, standing in line type food but delicious.

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Boise, Idaho
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

If one is able to get past the somewhat intimidating surroundings (scary neighborhood, poorly kept building), the food is worth it! Both food and salsa are spicy enough to clear the sinuses and warm the tummy! The homemade tortillas are large and pretty good, too. Take a dozen to go. Very close to the car rental return center, so if... More

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AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

We stopped in after a FULL day at the Arizona Science Center & picked up dinner - bean & cheese burritos for the kids, the Oxaca special for adults, extra beans & tortillas to go! This place dishes up Mexican food done right & at great prices. The food is addicting!

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

This is no friills Mexican Food. The homemade tortillas are fantastic. Get a dozen to go. I love their bean and potato burro.

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