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Carnitas eL Rey

Mexican · Santa Paula

4.7 · 143 reviews Google
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About Carnitas eL Rey

Carnitas eL Rey, located in Santa Paula, is a local favorite known for its specialty dishes and fast, friendly service. With a 4.7-star rating from 143 reviews, we offer a welcoming environment for lunch, dinner, and solo diners alike. Enjoy our food through dine-in, takeout, or convenient delivery....

Carnitas eL Rey, located in Santa Paula, is a local favorite known for its specialty dishes and fast, friendly service. With a 4.7-star rating from 143 reviews, we offer a welcoming environment for lunch, dinner, and solo diners alike. Enjoy our food through dine-in, takeout, or convenient delivery. We are committed to accessibility, providing wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. We're open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 6 PM. We are closed on Mondays.

What Customers Say About Carnitas eL Rey

Carnitas eL Rey is highly praised for its Michoacan-style carnitas, handmade tortillas, and excellent customer service. Customers consistently highlight the generous portions, fresh ingredients, and flavorful salsas. Some reviewers noted a decline in flavor of both carnitas and birria.

Popular Dishes

carnitas (20) carnitas tacos birria aguas frescas buche cueritos consommé

Best For

Families Locals Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Order the carnitas mixtas family meal for a delicious and satisfying experience, and be sure to try the handmade tortillas and fresh salsas.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual

Frequently asked questions about Carnitas eL Rey

Carnitas eL Rey is located at 650 W Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula, CA 93060, Santa Paula.
Carnitas eL Rey offers mexican cuisine.
Carnitas eL Rey has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Carnitas eL Rey offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Carnitas eL Rey based on customer reviews are: carnitas, carnitas tacos, birria, aguas frescas, buche.
Carnitas eL Rey is ideal for families, locals, quick bites, casual dining.
Carnitas eL Rey is highly praised for its Michoacan-style carnitas, handmade tortillas, and excellent customer service. Customers consistently highlight the generous portions, fresh ingredients, and flavorful salsas. Some reviewers noted a decline in flavor of both carnitas and birria.
Order the carnitas mixtas family meal for a delicious and satisfying experience, and be sure to try the handmade tortillas and fresh salsas.
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Carnitas eL Rey Santa Paula Reviews

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JoAnna Nunya

The carnitas were so good! Also the buche and cueritos were delicious. The handmade tortillas too good!!!! All around is 100% on point.

JoAnna Nunya
JoAnna Nunya

The carnitas were so good! Also the buche and cueritos were delicious. The handmade tortillas too good!!!! All around is 100% on point.

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Edward Acevedo

Hand made tortillas + authentic consommé 10++ The carnitas are excellent The birria is also very good The price is a good deal-for the amount of meat I usually eat 3-4 tacos Here I have a hard time with two .they are BIG

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Jesus Villegas

This has been one of the best experiences I've had with any restaurant they were about to close there was 2 gentleman that were up front they greeted us and despite closing invited us in they provided great customerservice the food was amazing it wish I would of gotten their names but I wanted to say thanks for doing that I will definitely go back thanks to they amazing customer service they definitely need a raise

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Issa Be

Customer service was great. The carnitas are delicious and the potions generous.

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Edgar G

Best Carnitas In Ventura County.

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Thomas Schneider

They have the best carnitas, hands down! It's the only thing they do and they do it very well! Always fresh and juicy meat and great homemade tortillas. One of my favorite places in Santa Paula, highly recommended!

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Ana Maria

Bomb bomb bomb. I don’t care what anybody has to say about this place. My father in law suggested this place the day I went with my family for vacation and recently going again, my husband and I ordered the 1 pound of carnitas mixtas family meal and oh lord have mercy, they was sooooooo delicious. Loved them so much especially the cuero 🤤🤤🤤 I can’t wait to go again soon. Can’t get over them. Try them don’t hesitate.

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Teresa Rodriguez

The food is absolutely delicious!!

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Diego Soto

Consistently making great food.

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Shari Ogg

The carnitas tacos and salsas were delicious and the service was great! Nice family atmosphere and clean including the bathrooms. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Great place to eat!

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Yvette Ayala

Always warm and fresh with delicious salsas and handmade tortillas. The guys there are always very nice and provide excellent service. Their aguas frescas are great too !

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Michael Kubota

New favorite place in town! I ordered the familiar 1 lb and 2 tacos. Everything was great. Sides were also solid 👍

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alice w

You only get 1 protein. Carnitas. But they definitely know what they're doing with the pork. Very delicious

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G Orozco

Simple place with big servings of carnitas. Flavor was on point 👌 hand made tortillas fresh jalapeños and a bottled Coca Cola 🤗

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Jesus Cabral

Excellent service. Food and salsa very tasteful.

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Abraham Morales

Loved this place since I was a child, still love it to this day. Highly recommend to anyone who has a craving for authentic Mexican food.

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Los Ruiz

Best Michoacan Style Carnitas in the area, excellent costumer service 👌, super clean, fast service, and affordable prices, definitely going back soon!!!!!🐷🐖

Edward Acevedo
Edward Acevedo

Hand made tortillas + authentic consommé 10++ The carnitas are excellent The birria is also very good The price is a good deal-for the amount of meat I usually eat 3-4 tacos Here I have a hard time with two .they are BIG

Teresa Rodriguez
Teresa Rodriguez

The food is absolutely delicious!!

Diego Soto
Diego Soto

Consistently making great food.

Issa Be
Issa Be

Customer service was great. The carnitas are delicious and the potions generous.

Jesus Villegas
Jesus Villegas

This has been one of the best experiences I've had with any restaurant they were about to close there was 2 gentleman that were up front they greeted us and despite closing invited us in they provided great customerservice the food was amazing it wish I would of gotten their names but I wanted to say thanks for doing that I will definitely go back thanks to they amazing customer service they definitely need a raise

Jesus Cabral
Jesus Cabral

Excellent service. Food and salsa very tasteful.

Ana Maria
Ana Maria

Bomb bomb bomb. I don’t care what anybody has to say about this place. My father in law suggested this place the day I went with my family for vacation and recently going again, my husband and I ordered the 1 pound of carnitas mixtas family meal and oh lord have mercy, they was sooooooo delicious. Loved them so much especially the cuero 🤤🤤🤤 I can’t wait to go again soon. Can’t get over them. Try them don’t hesitate.

Anastazja Gajkowska
Anastazja Gajkowska

Great place excellent food. Excellent service will be back soon.

G Orozco
G Orozco

Simple place with big servings of carnitas. Flavor was on point 👌 hand made tortillas fresh jalapeños and a bottled Coca Cola 🤗

alice w
alice w

You only get 1 protein. Carnitas. But they definitely know what they're doing with the pork. Very delicious

Michael Kubota
Michael Kubota

New favorite place in town! I ordered the familiar 1 lb and 2 tacos. Everything was great. Sides were also solid 👍

Abraham Morales
Abraham Morales

Loved this place since I was a child, still love it to this day. Highly recommend to anyone who has a craving for authentic Mexican food.

Shari Ogg
Shari Ogg

The carnitas tacos and salsas were delicious and the service was great! Nice family atmosphere and clean including the bathrooms. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Great place to eat!

Yvette Ayala
Yvette Ayala

Always warm and fresh with delicious salsas and handmade tortillas. The guys there are always very nice and provide excellent service. Their aguas frescas are great too !

No Hard Feeling
No Hard Feeling

Great food at a good price. We buy enough for 2 days. I recommend this place to everyone that is looking for a place to eat

Thomas Schneider
Thomas Schneider

They have the best carnitas, hands down! It's the only thing they do and they do it very well! Always fresh and juicy meat and great homemade tortillas. One of my favorite places in Santa Paula, highly recommended!

Los Ruiz
Los Ruiz

Best Michoacan Style Carnitas in the area, excellent costumer service 👌, super clean, fast service, and affordable prices, definitely going back soon!!!!!🐷🐖

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Rogelio Gonzalez

The carnitas are very good here. Everytime i have to drive thru to ventura I'll stop here for lunch on the way back home, I had the 2 tavo combo that come with rice and beans, the mixta and one just carnitas are the best.

Rogelio Gonzalez
Rogelio Gonzalez

The carnitas are very good here. Everytime i have to drive thru to ventura I'll stop here for lunch on the way back home, I had the 2 tavo combo that come with rice and beans, the mixta and one just carnitas are the best.

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joanne mercado

Both the carnitas and Birria don’t taste as good.as before . Both Lacking flavor and twice the Birria seemed not freshly cooked.

joanne mercado
joanne mercado

Both the carnitas and Birria don’t taste as good.as before . Both Lacking flavor and twice the Birria seemed not freshly cooked.

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Pablo Venegas

Probably put a sign that says closing early. Got there at 415pm only to find the establishment was already closed.

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650 W Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula, CA 93060

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Highly Rated
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🍽️ Lunch
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🕐 Hours Today
9:30AM-6PM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 15 min here
📞 Phone
+1 805-229-7433
🌐 Website
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