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The Original Carolina's Mexican Food

Mexican restaurant · Central City ·

The Original Carolina's Mexican Food

Mexican restaurant · Central City ·
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Phoenix’s Best Mexican Restaurants | Eater Phoenix

"Admittedly, this South Phoenix institution, founded by Carolina and Manuel Valenzuela over 50 years ago, looks a little ramshackle, but locals readily forsake decor for the restaurant’s huge, paper-thin flour tortillas — made fresh all day long and often still warm when you buy them. Considered the best in town, they make heavenly wrappers for fat burritos and chimichangas. Over the decades, Carolina’s has become its own breed of Arizona‑style Mexican food with its red chile, tender machaca, and signature flour tortillas. However, the place is equally beloved for its no-frills tacos, enchiladas (try the machaca), and tamales." - McConnell Quinn

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Fresh flour tortillas made daily; stuffed burros, chimichangas & more

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1202 E Mohave St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Get directions

$10–20

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Fresh flour tortillas made daily; stuffed burros, chimichangas & more

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1202 E Mohave St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Get directions

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
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