Carnitas eL Rey
Mexican · Santa Paula
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.
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Tip: 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
The carnitas were so good! Also the buche and cueritos were delicious. The handmade tortillas too good!!!! All around is 100% on point.
The carnitas were so good! Also the buche and cueritos were delicious. The handmade tortillas too good!!!! All around is 100% on point.
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
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
Customer service was great. The carnitas are delicious and the potions generous.
Best Carnitas In Ventura County.
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!
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.
The food is absolutely delicious!!
Consistently making great food.
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!
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 !
New favorite place in town! I ordered the familiar 1 lb and 2 tacos. Everything was great. Sides were also solid 👍
You only get 1 protein. Carnitas. But they definitely know what they're doing with the pork. Very delicious
Simple place with big servings of carnitas. Flavor was on point 👌 hand made tortillas fresh jalapeños and a bottled Coca Cola 🤗
Excellent service. Food and salsa very tasteful.
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.
Best Michoacan Style Carnitas in the area, excellent costumer service 👌, super clean, fast service, and affordable prices, definitely going back soon!!!!!🐷🐖
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
The food is absolutely delicious!!
Consistently making great food.
Customer service was great. The carnitas are delicious and the potions generous.
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
Excellent service. Food and salsa very tasteful.
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.
Great place excellent food. Excellent service will be back soon.
Simple place with big servings of carnitas. Flavor was on point 👌 hand made tortillas fresh jalapeños and a bottled Coca Cola 🤗
You only get 1 protein. Carnitas. But they definitely know what they're doing with the pork. Very delicious
New favorite place in town! I ordered the familiar 1 lb and 2 tacos. Everything was great. Sides were also solid 👍
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.
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!
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 !
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
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!
Best Michoacan Style Carnitas in the area, excellent costumer service 👌, super clean, fast service, and affordable prices, definitely going back soon!!!!!🐷🐖
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.
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.
Both the carnitas and Birria don’t taste as good.as before . Both Lacking flavor and twice the Birria seemed not freshly cooked.
Both the carnitas and Birria don’t taste as good.as before . Both Lacking flavor and twice the Birria seemed not freshly cooked.
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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