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The Original Carolina's Mexican Food
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
10Best Says
This South Phoenix institution has been dishing out some of the best home-style Mexican food for decades. Don't be fooled by the humble exterior and lackluster dining area: the food is hot, tasty, and... Read More
This South Phoenix institution has been dishing out some of the best home-style Mexican food for decades. Don't be fooled by the humble exterior and lackluster dining area: the food is hot, tasty, and top-notch. Tacos, burros, flautas, chimichangas, tostadas, and tamales: all your favorites are here, made to order. As if that wasn't enough, you can eat well here with the spare change in your pocket. Perfect for a quick and affordable meal on the go, Carolina's continues to draw regulars craving down-home, no-nonsense Mexican food. Great for a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner. Don't forget to sample the famous tortillas.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson Local Expert
- Best for Mexican Because: Carolina's Mexican food is a perennial favorite for lovers of take-out Mexican grub, especially fresh-made flour tortillas.
- Best for Tex-Mex Because: Carolina's isn't strictly Tex-Mex, but you'll want to sample the quintessentially Mexican American menu at this local Phoenix legend.
- Best for Homestyle Because: Carolina's is a South Phoenix mainstay dishing out authentic, homestyle Mexican food.
- Best for Take Out Because: Carolina's Mexican Food is central Phoenix's favorite take out place--fast, friendly and delicious.
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