El Carboncito and Street Food, Puerto Vallarta – PVR Luxury Rentals
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El Carboncito and Street Food, Puerto Vallarta

El Carboncito and Street Food, Puerto Vallarta

Ratings and reviews

Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

CUISINES
Mexican
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating

Location and contact

0.3 miles from Malecon Boardwalk
+52 322 181 0954

Reviews


Reviewed November 21, 2022 via mobile

I make sure to visit once or twice per visit to get my fix of tacos al pastor. They are always fabulous and very affordable. Seating is very limited and generally in demand. Not many options but they make sure that what they do, they…do well. I’ll be back on my next visit to PV for sure.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed June 8, 2022

We ate there and were pleased by the food. Tacos al pastor were really good. The only concerning thing is that they don’t change the salsas bowls between customers. You use the same spoon and salsa bowls that the previous customers used. They also didn’t…wipe down tables between customers. Payment only in cash. Limited drink selection.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed May 5, 2022

After researching many places to eat authentic local food, I found El Carboncito. I was so excited to try this place out and it lived up to the hype! It’s a small joint known for their Al Pastor (grilled pork ????) frequented by many locals….There’s indoor and outdoor seating. I recommend the outdoor seating so you can watch them make your taco. The kitchen area is outside where they cook the meat. There’s plastic chairs surrounding the kitchen. Just sit down at a chair and someone will come by to take your order. They don’t speak English but understand a few basic words. I highly recommend getting the roasted onion bulbs with your tacos. It is a game changer. They bring your plate of tacos to you. I like how they only use 1 tortilla per taco. Unlike the US the tacos have 2 tortillas which makes them super filling. The Al Pastor tacos come with the meat, a slice of pineapple, chopped onions & cilantro. They also have a salsa bar to dress up your taco however you like. My first bite into the Al Pastor, I was in heaven and punched with a flavor bomb. So much was happening in my mouth! The meat was tender and juicy and the pineapple ????provided a sweet tangy twist to it. I can’t forget about the onion bulb. I take a bite of that before my bite of taco. It provides a nice crunchy texture to the taco. Just feed me more! I ended up getting 5 tacos ???? and they were less than 20 pesos each. I think my fave Al Pastor place in San Diego, Tacos El Gordo has been de-throned by El Carboncito! Just go, you won’t regret it. It was so damn good, I came here twice, literally. ⭐More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed January 20, 2022 via mobile

Excellent restaurant with very and tasty food.Excellent tacos, the best I ever had.Very good sevice.Value for money.

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed December 25, 2021 via mobile

These tacos are delicious. The pastor was so tasty with a nice hint of charcoal. Service was excellent and fast. Prices are so reasonable. A good authentic local taco stand/ casual restaurant.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed December 1, 2021

Without a doubt some of the best Tacos Pastor in PV Opens at 7 and some nights it was full of customers waiting Most nights there was a line up that got long around 7:30 but we went thyere one night and the crowds didn’t…get too bad until we were leaving around 8 But get there around 7 and you should be in good shape 15 pesos a Taco and there are a few more expensive itemsMore

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed November 14, 2021 via mobile

El Carboncito is by far one of the best taco spots in Vallarta. They open about 7 but it’s really 7:15 or so. Been coming here for a couple year and we keep going back. There loaded Papas are amazing… chill local spot with a…lot of flavor. A must try!More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed November 9, 2021

The best street tacos so far. Authentic pastor tacos and more. Great prices,15 peso tacos. Husbands favorite is their stuffed potatoes. Loaded with meat, cheese and the works around 100 pesos.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed August 14, 2021

Just a short distance from the Malecon in the northern part of the romantic zone is the street food stall of El Carboncito. One of our last stops for a bite to eat after a fun night in town drinking on the way back to…our apartment. Of course, at that time of night, all the tacos and al pastors taste great! TIP: Be adventures try the chorizo. If you found this review informative, please check the box below. Thank youMore

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed July 19, 2021

We only went once but we loved it! We were tempted to go back but we wanted to try as many places as possible. these tacos and service were off the charts!

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed June 3, 2021

A baked pototo topped with melted cheese, meat and onion. Comes with a stack of warm tortillas and a side of sliced radish and cucumber. Don’t order any tacos until you’re finish this. Food is great. Prices are good. Staff is wonderful. I recommend the…al pastor on the potato.More

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed May 17, 2021

Down a small street downtown you will find these guys right before you get to the beach on the right hand side. So yummy and try all the different salsas!!

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed July 28, 2020 via mobile

Best tacos in town – so say all Mexicans and all foreigners apparently . We love this place – simple , great food – friendly local people . A few beers and then tacos at Carboncito ????⭐️

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed March 23, 2020 via mobile

Wow tacos were so good. Al Pastors were right in point. Liked sitting out on street chairs watching the cooks do there thing. Even dropped a taco on ground & they replaced it for free. Some of the best tacos I’ve had in my life…in a very authentic atmosphere!!!More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed March 7, 2020

I would recommend if you love street tacos. So very delicious and very low price. Flavor is far beyond most others.

Date of visit: March 2020
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