El Carpintero Mexican Restaurant

My Bf and I were driving around and we came across this hidden gem! The service was amazing and the food was soooooo delicious! If anyone is curious, please try this place! You won’t be disappointed! My bf got the Chile Verde Plate 10/10 and I got the Carne Asada Plate 1010182717++++/10!!! The meat was seasoned to perfection! So juicy and flavorful! The chips and salsa were so great too!! We will definitely be coming back again soon!

We found this lovely hidden in plain sight gem this evening! We were greeted by the sweetest folks! The guacamole is some of the best I’ve had, and our food was amazing! Our waitress told us they have breakfast also! We may go back in the morning 😉

Great little mom and pop restaurant with delicious homemade food. I enjoyed the meatballs soup. The Chile Verde was tasty. My wife liked the shrimp tacos. All were flavorful. The lady helping us was very friendly. We will be back soon.

If you every near Burbank or North Hollywood, Hollywood 🔥.Hector and his Team.make the best quality Mexican food. I went for an iheart radio birthday party for Ryan secrest.

Such a great place! We were exhausted and hungry and nothing seemed affordable after a long day in Universal Studios, but we found this place. They were very nice and the food was delicious! ♥️

Monday night. Parking is severely limited to the street or closed bank lot. Food is delicious! From beginning to end, everything was full of flavor. It seems there was one cook and one waitress; our service was fine. It's a small restaurant but cozy.

Great little Mexican restaurant!! We had the Arroz con Pollo dish and the Chicken taquitos plate and they were great - good portions too! Homemade food and feeling. The interior was quaint with a real authentic Mexican vibe with wooden furnishings - very cool! Owners were fantastic and the service was great! What a GEM!! Owner mentioned they have been there 18 years!! I wish I would have known about them sooner. Will be back!! The location is more like on Pass Avenue a half block from Olive. Small nondescript place with a few tables out front. Check it out!

Julia was great! She is very friendly. The food was delicious and authentic. The servings were plentiful. I'm a chips and salsa guy and there's was good. This is a great local restaurant. God Bless.

AMAZING! Just tried this restaurant for the first time and it was so good! I've been searching for some amazing enchiladas in this town and finally found them! Try this place, you won't be disappointed. When you come parking is in the neighborhood surrounding the restaurant. Cute, quiet corner. You'll love it and they are super nice and welcoming!

Super cute charming place next to WB studios. I got the cheese enchiladas plate and my husband got the chile Colorado beef burrito and everything was delicious!! Love their salsa and chips too. The service was amazing and so were the owners. A must try if you love authentic Mexican food!

Cute little hidden gem near the studios! Love the abundance of plants outside and the colorful and vibrant decor inside. I ordered the hard shell tacos, and they did not disappoint! Even though I got them to go, they had wrapped them so well that everything stayed super fresh. The shells were perfectly crispy, and the fillings were flavorful. Each bite was a delightful crunch followed by a burst of goodness. The portion sizes were just right, leaving me satisfied but not overly stuffed. Prices were super reasonable, which is always a plus in my book. If you're in Burbank and looking for a place with great food and an awesome ambiance, I highly recommend checking out El Carpintero.

The food was so amazing and delicious. We are from Fresno. Just got off a cruise and stop by here on our way home.

Super cute place. We sat outside and enjoyed be day. Chicken enchilada and beef taco were superb! Chicken taco and chilies rilleno great as well. Definitely recommend!

We have lived within walking distance for years and just never really noticed this little place. Saw Yelp reviews and decided to have lunch there--now kicking myself for having overlooked it for so long. Food was fresh and delicious, service was great. It's unassuming from the outside and easy to overlook, but give it a try!

I spent a few months in a Burbank office this year, and El Carpintero was one of my favorite spots in our lunch rotation. I can't speak to the ambiance or service, but I enjoyed the take-out quite a bit. The menu is long--deceptively so, if you're looking at it online and stop scrolling when you hit "catering" and "drinks" (the categories are listed in alphabetical order). I've gotten the chile colorado burrito and the camarones a la diabla and would recommend them both. The burrito was wet, messy, and satisfying, with chunks of beef marinated in red sauce, with tons of sauce and melted cheese on top. The camarones were good and hot, in a spicy red sauce. Everything came with rice and beans, and we also got chips and salsa and guacamole for the table. All great. If you're looking for Mexican food in Burbank, definitely give El Carpintero a try. I'd love to eat more shrimp and burritos and guac next time I'm spending time in the neighborhood.

If I could eat here everyday I would! I love their enchiladas, tostadas and burritos. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. The food is fresh and delicious and everything is reasonably priced. Best Mexican food in Burbank!

Just tried this place for the first time. Excellent food. Crunchy tacos were so good. Good salsa. Great service.

This place was amazing. Found it across the street from the Warner Bros Studio and it did not disappoint Was seated immediately. Waitress took our drink and food order promptly. All were delivered so fast. Food was delicious.

This used to be my "go to" place for authentic delicious and fair priced Mexican food. Haven't been there for probably close to a year - I am a retired chef and prefer to cook my own meals. But yesterday as I was walking my dog, I had a craving for Mexican flavor. Being in the vicinity of El Carpintero, I called in a pick up order. Simple stuff - grilled chicken burrito (wet) and two pork tacos (al carbon and carnitas). The cost for that was - wait for it - $26! Shocker number one. But I figured the food was worth it. Boy, was ever so wrong. Tacos: carnitas - dry as a petrified piece of two by for. No flavor. No sauce. No onions. You make your own taco! al carbon - overcooked, stringy, chewy, dry dry dry. Again, nothing besides meat. Burrito: overcooked chicken, lots of gristle, rice and beans are not freshly made, at least from coupla days ago, or so they seemed to me anyway. "Wet" sauce - flavorless, tomato paste and water. So that's my review, take it or leave it, hope you have a better experience. I'm pretty much done with this place, what with all the risk factor etc.

This is straightforward Mexican food with burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, and classics like carne asada with rice and beans. The owners have been here for 20 years and bring love and experience to each plate. Prices are reasonable also.

Such a nice find! Located across the way from WB Studios, this is an authentic small business and Mexican restaurant that we thoroughly enjoyed. A couple of things: - Parking was odd, we couldn't find where to park but there is sidewalk parking directly in front of the restaurant for three cars; we thankfully were able to snatch one of those - The restaurant is small and definitely quaint and actually seems to be like a converted house? We came on a chilly night and the restaurant was cold but there were multiple heaters set up for patrons as needed. - There is a single server who was nice and helpful when answering questions about our food selection - Food was really good, not only were the enchiladas perfectly stuffed, the Chile Verde Burrito had excellent balance of meat and cheese. Lastly, the price you simply cannot beat. For the quality of food, you are definitely getting a high quality meal for seemingly fast food prices. I'd highly recommend visiting!

I've been passing by this place for years! Finally went in for a breakfast burrito. I am not disappointed. The food is so good! It's a cute little place. The service is exactly what you would expect from a family owned, small business.! fabulous and personal. I would definitely recommend coming here.

This place is amazing. Every dish Hector makes is perfect. Carne asada tacos are my favorite, along with the chicken enchiladas. My favorite Mexican spot.

We called and asked if the beef on the tacos and enchiladas were shredded beef instead of ground beef which is quite common! The lady on the phone was rude and said YES!! That's how it comes!! We ordered for DELIVERY$$$ the hard shell taco was beyond burnt. The prices are reasonable because the portions are minuscule. The most irritating issue was they added xtra charges on the DELIVERY$$$ bill! After they said that's how it comes! Bad business..... PASS!

Hands Down Best Mexican Food anywhere in LA I couldn't believe it was in Burbank because I grew up in Pacoima and I'm Mexican so it was shocking to find this place! The owner is always so nice when you come in and the salsa here is by far the best I've ever had

Super Delicious ! Old school classic vibes... love the people who run the place ~ Hank is the man ! Excellent Service ! ~ Highly recommend the wet bean and cheese burrito !

Worlds best breakfast burrito! And kindest staff. We always take it to-go but they also have a nice small dining room if you want to eat there. Love this place!!!

This is my absolute favorite spot in Burbank. The owners are so kind and attentive and the food is incredible! The atmosphere is so cozy and personable. I have a lot of happy memories here and hope to make many more!

I have eaten here twice now. Once there and once had delivered by Postmates. The food was sooo good but when I got delivery I was missing 1/2 my food. Not sure why. I paid so much money for it too. It was over $30! Anyone know why I'd only get one taco and one enchilada when the menu says two of each?

My go to local spot for Mexican food. For me, it is the best in the Toluca / Burbank area. Nothing fancy just good food.

Great prices amazing food looks really small from the outside but when you get inside, they have a nice size dining room. Also do orders to go This place is a must try

Cute local place with solid food and very reasonable prices. Owned and operated by a friendly, hardworking couple. A nice place to grab a bite and console yourself after pitching your show at Warner Bros.

One of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had. one bite in and i was shocked at the taste. I ordered mine with bacon and highly recommend it!

Alright, not gonna lie the size of the venue almost made me want to walk back out. It's very small, but I'm so glad we gave it a chance because the owner was so kind. She let us move her tables all over the place even when she already had them situated where she preferred. She was accommodating to our large group of 14 people. I took forever to decide what to order and she was so patient and I ultimately decided to go off her recommendation and I went with the Carne Asada. It even came with a cheese enchilada too. She cooked it exactly how I asked which doesn't normally happen. The carne asada was more of a churrasco instead of flank steak which is what I'm used to (from Idaho). Dang it was so good. They cleaned up to cups of spilled water (by my 1 and 3 year old) and lots of spices (my daughter has a bad habit of playing with salt and pepper shakers). What a great experience couldn't recommend more

Delicious, authentic Mexican food. Absolutely delish. Cool ambiance too. Enjoyed every morsel.

This was the best California Burrito I have ever had. The crazy thing is it wasn't even on their menu. They just made it on the spot AND I live in San Diego and everyone knows that San Diego has the best California Burrito in the world so this is saying a lot to this place. Highly recommend. I ended up getting two California Burritos that day.

The food was excellent and staff so friendly. The decor was also very inviting. Great little place.

A grandma made this food. I'm not lying. You can taste the soul and wisdom in it. This is legit Mexican food. This is the jewel in LA's crown. The nachos are 10/10. Chips are freshhhh. Agua fresca is 10/10. Tastes like my childhood in a cup. My daughter loved her bean and cheese burrito. It's a classic, you just cannot go wrong, Service was kind and attentive. Ambiance is relaxed, chill, with all the Meccan home vibes. Can't wait to return.

I've been coming here for 20 years & it's always delicious The service is great. Nice & cool inside & decorative.

Great service food was good the food and service was amazing it's a little hole in the wall but I would recommend

Customer service is fantastic, and the food is authentic Mexican. The ambience is quiet, clean, and has lovely decor. The fish tacos are delicious! This Mexican food gem is close to Warner Bros. Studios. My tummy is asking to come soon:)

Feels like my family cooked and brought me over some delicious soulful Mexican food Love the shredded beef taco, the chicken hard shell taco. Their Chile relleno is divine and the enchiladas are saucy and cheesy Very excited about this cozy spot. Food is clean, arrives in great condition. The salsa is spicy and delicious.

Great food and not as expensive as many places around Toluca lake. If you are hungry, try the burritos with rice and beans.

Fantastic Mexican food. This is one of my go to places in Burbank. Food comes out quick and super delicious!

Food and service was excellent! They helped clean up spilled horchata that ran from the table down to the wall.

The best little restaurant. Food is fantastic, service is friendly, and you just can't go wrong with this place.

Pros: -Quick service Cons: -Beans tasted as if they were burnt -Rice was dry -Enchiladas lacked flavor/originality -Interior is a little run down

Good food, wonderful service. The waitress was very gracious with my children and I. I would absolutely visit again.

I never get tired of giving credit where due! Ordered tonight using DoorDash and I have to say the amount of good food you get from El Carpintero is a real bargain. Ordered a bean and cheese burrito (it came with rice too), this burrito was HUGE! Also ordered a chirizo burrito, gosh it was the weight of a brick, again a HUGE burrito! Both of them SO tasty, obviously we could not each the whole thing, so we have 2 dinners for tomorrow. The price is amazing. I see breakfast burritos in BB for over $18, these are under $10 and a real deal. The guacamole was great, and they always read any special instructions or additions. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I first tried this place a week ago and so glad I did. I loved it so much I had to go back the week after! It's a cute little place and the decor has a nice touch. I can't wait to try more of the menu! My craving was the chili verde. The sauce is my favorite! The flavor is so good I feel like I can drink a gallon of it! My new go to spot! I deducted a star for the service. Both times seemed like we weren't checked on and waited awhile for the check.

This is a great hole in wall mexican restaurant that is authentic! Very quick service and food is served on a warm plate. Very well priced.

Most of the food was good. There's no real ambiance. This is a basic Mexican place that offers dine in. They do a lot of carry out business. Parking is basically non-existent so plan accordingly. I cannot recommend the ceviche. The night we went there was only one person working and she clearly forgot the ceviche. I get that they make it fresh to order but ceviche must sit for a minimum of 30 minutes to "cook" in the lime juice. She brought me raw ceviche. A total waste of $15. Because of this, we will not return.

I love this place, the food is always fresh,The service is excellent. Their refried beans, pico and guacamole are my favorite. I would definitely come back and recommend it to friends and family.

This place is a hidden gem. Some of the best Mexican food I've had, everything was so flavorful and it came out hot in temperature. The meal from start to finish was amazing. Chips and salsa: Texture and spice level of the salsa was great. It didn't taste just like bland tomatoes like so many salsas I've had at some restaurants. The chips were fresh and hot. Not too thin or thick, the perfect amount of crispy. Both refillable Horchata: creamy, and sweet with that perfect cinnamon note. I've had countless cups of horchata from all different trucks, stands, and restaurants in LA, and this one was in my top 3 of all time. Chile Verde: so flavorful, with the perfect tang of the tomatillo. The pork was moist, and it fell apart. The rice and beans were perfect. Rice was so flavorful and the refried beans were creamy with such a rich texture. The tortillas it came with perfect soft, hot, and had the best crispy bits from being warmed up on the grill/stove. Burrito: FULL of meat and rice and beans, guacamole and salsa. Wrapped so well, it didn't fall apart. Enchilada/chili relleno This was my moms food, but she's so picky about her relleno, and she said it was the best she's had.

I recommend this place 100%, delicious food, fast friendly service, very clean place, definitely when I come again from San Francisco I will come to this place

Bomb asf! Love this place so much, every time my boyfriend and I come the service is fast and the food is delicious . The inside is clean, dark and has a homey feel. The only thing that would make El Carpintero better would be if they sold margaritas lol anyway amazing 10/10 food do recommend!

Super super great food! It came very very hot and tons of flavor!! Wonderful staff! I don't live here but when I visit I'll definitely come back here for really good food!! I had the chile verde burrito SOOOO GOOOOD