Los Carboncitos - Pecos

Have passed by a number of times and finally tried Los Carboncitos. Great place, love the patio and everything was wonderful. The food was delicious, my wife said she died and went to heaven. We came home with leftover's as the portions were generous. Super clean and the gardens growing peppers was a nice surprise. Relaxed atmosphere and no rush. Made for a great lunch and we plan to be back often.

Good lively atmosphere even with just a few hours patrons in there! Cant imagine how fun when a game is on! Good food too. Carnitas didn’t fail to deliver crisped tenderness. That’s a skill right there! Sauces here are more angry than other sauces elsewhere. Enjoy!!

Los Carboncitos delivers on all fronts. Chips and 5 unique salsas were all excellent, every dish we had was excellent. The menu is extensive and authentic, with multiple dishes (huaraches, alambres, tlacoyos and several others) that we’ve never seen at other similar restaurants. The margs were all legit, and fairly priced. Service was excellent! Definite repeat.

Absolutely loved this place. Burrito Azteca was amazing. Sauces were full of flavor and spice. Service was amazing, friendly and so freaking fast!!!!! My go to place after the gym from now on! Definitely give it a try.

Came here with a friend on a whim after her flight was diverted. Incredible food, wonderful service, and excellent vibes. Don’t be fooled by the small storefront, there’s a labyrinth out to a beautiful outdoor eating area. It’s a special kind of place to have good food and have staff that’s attentive AND having fun. Claire was the best!

Our server was lovely, the food was fantastic, and the backyard patio made for a warm ambiance. Really loved the salsa and the enchiladas mole.

The waitresses are also very nice and food comes fast and hot one of my favorite places to go.

Every time we eat on the patio we feel like we’re on mini vacation. The vibe is great, the food is amazing, and all of the employees we’ve encountered have been wonderful. If you like hot salsa you gotta run, don’t walk and get down here. Hottest in town.

By far the best Mexican food I've had in Colorado (coming from someone who has lived in LA)! Most of the staff is super friendly and patient. The bar seating has great ambiance and their micheladas are massive! Also some of the best horchata I've had.

Landed in Denver late and was craving some tacos. Stopped by for takeout and ate at the BnB. Got asada tacos and a bunch of alambre. Can definitely say it hit the spot. Very good. 8/10 only thing I would change is they drink selection and salsa needed to be a bit spicier.

I cannot speak much as to the vibe and service since every time I've had Los Carboncitos has been for take out or delivery. However, the food always delivers at a pretty reasonable price. Every time we order it, we have a good experience!

I was looking for a quick dinner and ended up at Los Carboncitos. I ended up ordering take out and ordered a torta, tacos, and soup. Everything was amazing and I've been coming back often especially for their taco Tuesday deals!

I have been here a few times but today was certainly the last time. The first few times were okay which is why I came back. The food was not amazing but it was pretty solid with reasonable prices and a low key vibe, perfect for a chill Mexican night. The last two times the service has gotten progressively worse. At the end of our meal we just sit there watching the waitresses talk to each other by the bar until about 30 minutes later they finally come by to close us out. Today the steak tacos where super tough and chewy, the queso which we got for the first time today was literally like melted mozzarella with some mediocre chorizo.. not at all like traditional queso. An absolute hot mess. Today we came in for a date night and the table next to us (which was a table that was also located smack in the middle of the restaurant) had a person experiencing homelessness who was allowed as customer, he was by himself eating dinner out of a takeout container while almost falling asleep, face super close to the plate, eyes closed for 10-15 min at a time and then he would perk up and eat a little. He was definitely high and it wasn't weed. We felt so bad for this person. I was on edge the entire time, concerned with the possibility of volatile behavior from a man who clearly was not doing well. My opinion is you should do takeout if you must try this place.

I have been away from Denver for extended years. Last night I went to Tacos Jalisco and ate sub par food. My friend says...Los Carboncitos is the bomb....darn right! Great food...crispy carnitas....friendly staff. I literally dropped my review of Tacos Jalisco because this place makes them a joke.

... no. Just no. This place gave me the worst stomach ache when I woke up in the morning. And you know what also accompanies that... (I won't go into detail.) The fish taco... gross The bistec (steak) is just ground beef. The service is sooo slow it hurts my soul. Giving it two stars because our waitress was pleasant.

Stepped inside and the vibe I got was more a family run, authentic type. I was really excited They give you homemade chips (I believe) and 4 kind of sauce + salsa. Ordered burrito y pollo, and plenty of tacos. Carnitas, carne asada, and barbacoda. The food was actually ok. I was expecting more. The meat for the tacos were pretty dry and the tacos were really small like street tacos but that was what I was expecting. The tortillas were actually pretty shrunken and dried so overall not a fan. My bf said the burrito felt like it was "Americanized" but the portion was definitely huge. Overall big portions and pretty cheap

This was my favorite meal in Denver on my weekend trip. This place is legit & authentic. Walking in you can tell it's a family owned spot & full of flavor. Our sever was very nice & attentive to our larger group. The food was all so good! I loved that they had 5 different salsas and with a good level of spice and the tortilla chips were fresh and homemade. As an entree I had the chipotle shrimp which was amazing. The shrimp was juicy and flavorful. I also really liked the rice. 5/5 for me! Do not pass this place up! A true hidden gem.

The food was amazing, the service was so fast and kind! We sat outside and a couple near us decided to feed an eager squirrel (who then approached us). That was frustrating but not on the restaurant. The outdoor area is very cute. Prices are good, I recommend the jalapeño cilantro marg.

Had shrimp burrito was nasty. Fake shrimp & some weird Lima bean looking items inside.

Let's start with where it all began- the 5 salsas that I got immediately upon entry. YES!!!!!!! Amazing flavor and free chips! Next up, I ordered the fajitas.... The Carboncitos fajitas with 4 meats. Y'all, I should have brought a family of 5 with me. So. Much. Meat! Homemade tortillas. Excellent, fast service. I FINALLY found good Mexican food like in Texas/New Mexico (I've lived in both). For the sake of criticism, the skinny Margarita was kinda gross... but that's the risk you run of ordering a skinny. I almost didn't want to post this because this is my new hidden jem.

I went to that place once in 2008, never went back, the food was ok, I might try it again sometime in the future.

Los Carboncitos is an excellent choice for Mexican food. We love grabbing takeout from here when we don't want to cook as their burritos are an easy and tasty option. I love the fajita burrito because it has peppers and onions cooked in with your choice of chicken or steak. You have to get the burrito smothered! Los Carboncitos also has four salsas. The red and orange salsas are very spicy but so flavorful! The orange is my favorite. Check it out for good Mexican for a good price!

Following the Broncos game, we wanted something other than fast food. As other Yelpers have shared, it's hard to find solid Mexican food in Denver. Los Carboncitos is mediocre by Arizona standards, but the best Denver has shown me so far. Los Carboncitos is located on the corner of a residential neighborhood. As such, only street parking is available. The restaurant was packed even at the late hour of 10PM. The tables are seated extremely close together where the back of my chair was touching the back of the chair of the table behind me. Music was blaring and the TVs were playing random YouTube videos and the soccer game. Complimentary chips and salsa is always appreciated, and the salsas were all pretty good- one was pretty spicy! Between the two of us, we had the pescado, chorizo, bistec, and pastor tacos. The pastor taco was surprisingly good; a good balance of the sweet you come to expect with pastor; definitely recommend! The chorizo was good as well, a touch salty (but how do you mess up chorizo?) The pescado was bland; I drowned it in salsa. The bistec (steak/carne) taco was BAD. Extremely chewy and bland. Hoping to find better in Denver!

The rumor was that the Sheridan location is way better so we finally did our own experiment. And man are the rumors spot on. We didn't even eat the chips they put on our table, that's how bad it was. Not sure if it was just an off night, but it tasted like everything was cooked in bad oil. The chips were inedible. The alambre doesn't hold a candle to the other location. I would stick to the Sheridan location if I were you. And us.

The food was absolutely amazing. The most authentic Mexican food I've had since I moved to Colorado. The Gordita was *chefs kiss* and I cannot wait to come back to try more I wish I got more pictures because we ordered lots of food but I managed to get a picture of the Gordita.

Casual and romantic vibes with a bar attached. Fast service and descent food. The enchiladas needed a bit more seasoning but volume was good

First time trying this place. As a fellow Mexicana, I can sometimes be picky with my Mexican food. I'm also not one to order food I can make like soups but I felt compelled to here, maybe it was the smell, knowing that we would be getting 4 different kinds of salsas soon, or missing home. The tortilla soup broth/base was so so so rich and well rounded you can tell it was made with intention. It might have had a little too many tortilla chips for my liking since that soaked up a lot of the soup but overall good. I would add more avocado if possible. The chicken tacos were great - just moist enough and good seasoning. The asada tacos - great and not too dry. Good seasoning as well. The 4 salsas - they were hot but needed more flavor to round out the spicy taste in a salsa that adds depth to tacos Music - A1 typical regional music played

Clean. Spacious. Friendly and attentive staff. Extensive menu. Complimentary chips with 5 different kinds of salsa! Husband got the smothered burrito with al pastor. It was too much food even for him to finish! I got the taco plate with al pastor, carnitas, and carne asada. I wish they didn't dice up the meat so small, but otherwise it was good. We also got the choriqueso and husband loved it! Place wasn't too busy on a Monday night. My only qualm was that they played the music way too loud, but great music choice (top 2000s lol).

This place is super cute. Friendly staff and great service. As far as the food, I can only state what I ate and tasted. The tacos are a bit pricey for the size, the carne asada was alright, flavor didn't do it for me. The tripa though, was super flavorful.... If you pay for tacos get that or carnitas. Now my plate!!! Man o man! I got the carnitas plate with rice (no beans - not a fan of smashed beans) I really wish they served whole beans. The flavor of the carnitas was incredible, they were moist, super juicy, and perfectly cooked. I literally clean out my place. Touché to you guys on the carnitas *Sorry... I ate it before I took pictures *

I visited Los Carboncitos for the first time on a weekday night with a group of friends. We had a great time with good food, fast service, and some nice music! We got complementary chips and lots of different salsas to try quickly after being seated, the orange and lime-green salsas were our favorites! The menu was very large but gave us lots of options to choose from. We ended up getting the beef burrito, loaded chicken burrito, beef huarache, and churros (all great picks!) The music was a bit loud, so I wouldn't recommend if trying to have a quiet conversation, but for a night out with friends it was a nice addition to the ambiance. I definitely recommend this restaurant if looking for good Mexican food at a fun spot!

I visited the location on 37th & Pecos. If you can get over the fact that there is zero parking anywhere that you won't worry about getting towed....the food is great! We had the Queso Trio to start with which was absolutely amazing. I'm not sure if this is normal or not, but the kitchen equipment was so loud that it was difficult to have a conversation, but I'd go back just for the food.

Street Tacos - 5 stars (def in my top 5 places for street tacos in CO) Taco Tuesday - 4 stars ($1.99 for only some meats not all but prices are very reasonable) Chips & Salsa - 4 stars (5 different salsas that come with the complimentary chips, but all except 1 are very spicy) Location/Interior - 3 stars (charming outdoor patio, basic interior but a little cramped, extremely high noise level when full, and no lot/only street parking) Service - 5 stars (attentive & welcoming) Though they have an extensive menu, we've only had the tacos so far. But that's a testament to how good those tacos are!

La comida es muy rica pero adentro no hay A/C! Pero esta bien y la horchata es muy buena

Very nice restaurant with some vegetarian options. The tortillas are amazing! Kid friendly and the patio was a vive.

As a resident of the neighborhood, I apologize to Los Carboncitos - I did not try this place until 2+ years of living here. People need to come here, especially for their cochinita plate was SO good. As a chip and dip girl, this place is the place. They give you 4 dipping sauces as well as their house salsa, which were all so good. I plan on coming back since there is so much on the menu for me to try. I'm eyeing the huaraches for my second round...

I reallllllly wanted to like this place. Hell any Mexican food place here in Colorado- this Texan is missing it badly. Sadly it struck out more then I wanted it to, and I don't think I'll be back. The pros- -Chips and guacamole were great -So were the four salsas brought to the table -Sopapillas were on point The cons- -Tacos were super dry, seasoning does not exist -Rice tasted like I was eating Chinese take out -The strawberry ice cream with Sopapillas..umm what? -Margaritas were horrible Worst of all was the service. We told our waiter after trying to choke down the margarita that it was gross and disgusting, he asked what was wrong with it then left. It took forever for him to check on us, we waited 30 minutes after our plates were done for him to come by (it was a slow night too!!) We asked for the bill, told him again we didn't like the margarita as it was still 95% full, to which he asked again what the problem was- he dropped the check off and the $10 margarita was still on there. I asked if he could take it off, he said he had to talk to his manager..gone another 20 minutes. We walked inside, stood there another 15 while he was talking and trying to figure out how to close out a check. After all that he told us he double charged my partners card and had to get it voided and the amount will fall off in a few days, but hey he was able to get the margarita taken off! Our experience wasn't all that bad at first, but the more disappointment we had, the more the stars went down for this place. Terrible experience. On to the next Mexican food spot. It sure is hard living here in Denver with restaurants..

They forgot our order of chips! Be sure to check your to-go orders!! This is a sit down restaurant. I would pass on the carne asada, well at least for me it's not tender how I like it. Loved the shrimp though, perfectly cooked! Beef cheek is great. Appreciate that their sauces are spicy, especially the orange one! Churros- filled with dulce de leche; crisp on the outside and soft on the inside; came with vanilla ice cream

After passing by this spot many times on 38th, we decided to give it a shot. The four star rating had me hopeful. Very sad to say I was overall disappointed. While the guac and chips were good, it was overpriced. The taco meats (chicken AND steak) were extremely dry and I will say the sopapillas were the tastiest part. The service was very slow. We waited over 45 mins to get our check. (Not overdramatizing the wait time either) I will not be back.

Today was my boss' last day at the marketing firm. We all decided to go to Los Carboncitos to celebrate his time at the firm. While enjoying some chips and guac, Huey (my boss) stood up and tapped his spoon to his plastic margarita glass. He went on and on about how he's really saddened by the fact that he is leaving, before eventually toasting to our future successes. He then announced who would be filling in his shoes: Matt. I couldn't believe it. Matt's the newest guy to the firm, why would he be the one to get the promotion, especially compared to me? He's just barely out of college, while I've been working at this firm for almost as long as he's been alive. After another round of margaritas, I slithered out of Los Carboncitos for a breath of fresh air. The sun was setting as I made my way across the street to a convenience store. I bought myself a pack of Marlboro Reds. I nodded to the cashier after paying and I made my way back outside. I haven't smoked in almost a decade, but I really just needed something to calm me down. I just needed some clarity.

Service was great, food was greater and Marisol made sure that I had what I need. Overall this is a spot I will return to. The tacos are some of the best I've had in Denver.

When I first walked in, I was greeted with friendly smiles. This was especially impactful because of how customer service in the restaurant industry has declined, in my opinion. I get it though, I really do. Anyway, this is the type of laid back restaurant where you can sit wherever you'd like. The food was excellent and the workers were extremely attentive and friendly.

My friend and I were excited to find a Mexican place in person. Disgusting experience. Despicable service. Unbelievably disrespectful staff. We decided to order some regular pastor tacos, I ordered a chicken burrito. The ratio of refried beans to meat/cheese was 80/20. I mean there was so much refried beans, it was at least a can. I am not a fan of refried pintos, but I tried removing half of it, but it was still just too much. It was unedible. My friend said her pastor was fine just a little dry. The cook seemed to get angry when the waitress brought the burrito back even though I declined to get a replacement. The energy int his establishment felt very uncomfortable for two queer individuals. I will not be back.

Came here because of high accolades from a "best Mexican in Denver" list and left extremely disappointed. The chips and salsa were EXTREMELY bland. Think generic salsa. They did also bring a tray of house made salsas, but none stuck out. We ordered the house margarita, because Mexican cuisine needs this accompaniment! It was served in a normal glass, no salt, lots of ice, and a straw. It was watered down with little intentionality. The bright spot? The house made corn tortillas were great.

If you're looking for the local authentic spot - you found it! I sat on the back patio & enjoyed the delicious food! It appeared there was only 1-2 servers for the restaurant, so I understood the slower service. The food was good and I will be back.

I come here for the Micheladas and authenticity. They have multiple locations and keep the quality consistent which is really nice. The managers and owners are very nice and accommodating. The staff provides superb customer service. I will keep coming back.

Finally, authentic food in Denver. Shaved Al Pastor, crispy steak, flavorful carnitas. Spicy green salsa to top off each taco. Brings SoCal Mexican food closer to home.

Reasonably priced, huge portion Mexican food from a very busy storefront. The highlight here is the huarache, a giant flat masa covered in beans and multiple protein choices. These things are huge and delicious. Tacos are good. The burritos are only OK. We've found that eating in shop is much better than picking up. You get chips and five free salsas if you're dining there ($5 otherwise), and the proteins are much better seared and crispy. The staff is great and you will definitely leave full if you order a full sized dish. Recommended.

Horrible food, the meat is old and very durty restaurant, prices extremely high for the quality food they serve. Overall I do not recommend this restaurant at all at SHERIDAN LOCATION...LIKE I SAID IT IS THE WORST FOOD SND PLECE TO GO.

I struggled between four and three only because our server seemed distracted. We waited 30 minutes to check out and at least three times had to ask another server for what we needed. As you enter you will be able to choose your seat; so many tables were dirty we picked from the remaining. The kitchen is partially visible inside, they have a patio but we were not offered that option which we discovered later. The food was great! The spice levels are high for those who like mild Mexican food! We were given a half basket of chips and big bowl of salsa (hot by my standards but good equivalent to medium Pace). I ordered a gordita de pollo and a taco, my sister got the combo tostada seafood platter but did not like that octopus was on it. She likes hot food but could not eat the dish! We ordered frozen margaritas and they were strong, my sister felt hers was too sweet. $88 later the gratuity was auto added at 15% and honestly I liked the food but the service and prices threw me because it showed only $ on the listing??? Anyway, this seems like a decent way place with good food. Side of beans was $3.99 and it was a a scoop as was a side of rice. It's super pricey for what you get. Inflation?!

I came here with others, when we tried to split the check they said that it was already put in the system. Even though we tried to split our check, they were only able to split it 3 ways equally. All had to pay 38.00 + dollars even though my bill may have been $22.00. Food was not that great, service was good. They charged for extra chips, not use to that. Definitely not worth it. They round up and do not return do not loose change when you pay in cash. Remember this when you TIP.

One of my earliest memories of Denver (2014) involved an epic trek to Lohi for a tamale. It was not Los Carboncitos but I am not surprised at all that I would find another great spot there. Los Carboncitos is a hell yes, homemade corn tortillas - not the trash you get at run of the mill shops. Incredible tortillas and they give you plenty for your dish. The greatest thing I've ever eaten at a Mexican restaurant is a cheesy chorizo dish that one can find in Santa Barbara. (Katy Perry's favorite spot in fact) There is a dish here that is very similar, I was very pleased with that discovery. Menudo on the weekends because you know it's real. #TrustTheProcess #TrustTheTortilla

This place is great, authentic food in a great dining room. The drinks were great and the food was even better. I recommend the alambre, it was great! The service was also fantastic!

I'd say 3.5-4 stars. Came through here on a road trip and were pleasantly surprised. Pretty good Mexican food, overall!!

I liked that for starters they give you 5 different salsas and some chips. Just be warned that some of those salsa's are spicy as hell! The Horchata was delicious and definitely helped tame that spiciness. I loved the fact that the tortillas were homemade although the taco plate came with tiny tacos. I also wasn't a fan of the taste of the meat. I tried both the Asada and the Carnitas. They had a tangy/tart marinaded flavor that I wasn't really digging. Also the carnitas were so dry they looked like machacado. The rice was delicious but the beans tasted like they came out of a can. The only other thing for those that aren't aware is that it's street parking and the street can be relatively busy. It's not a main street but you definitely have to watch out for cars because there's quite a bit of them going through there. If I was in the area again, I'd definitely give this place another try but I'd try something else on the menu for sure.

I used to really like this place but the last time I went there they served me a huge bowl of a tasteless soup and the mean wasn't clean. Tasted awful and was expensive for what it was. I was sad because I enjoyed going there every other Sunday but after this bad experience I'm never coming back.

Coming from the Bay Area, California, it's hard to compete for good tacos. I wanted to try out tacos in Denver because of the Hispanic population. I read so many reviews and just knew nothing compared. I even read reviews from here saying it was nothing compared to the bay! I came here anyway to solidify my speculations. Even with the handmade tortillas, these tacos were just alright. Do get the al pastor tacos. They are full of flavor! One thing I can say is the tacos here are loaded. You will get a double tortilla with a heaping portion of carne asada.

Los Carboncitos is perfectly consistent, authentic, and spicy. By far the most reliable and fastest delivery option in the neighborhood. Whenever I dine-in or pickup, the staff are beyond hospitable and kind. Can't say enough great things about this place :)