Los Carboncitos

I actually really like this place. Probably one of the most authentic locations in the Denver area.
I’ve had all of tacos and the al pastor can stand alone. I am a sauce guy though and I can’t help but note that the plethora of tasty salsa that come with these dishes come with are worth mentioning. Lots of flavor. The tostadas civiche was also amazing!
Worth a try!!!

Great food, yummy fresh drinks, friendly service, decent atmosphere. I will go again!

I can’t believe somebody here actually complained that the waitresses barely knew English.
This is a great, authentic, northern Mexican joint with phenomenal food and the best tacos. The horchata to drink is always great, the tacos are my favorite in Denver so far and I’ve had the tacos at quite a few places, and the 4 sauces that they bring out with every meal are on point.
It doesn’t bother me that there’s a wait sometimes, it doesn’t bother me that most of the time I’m the only gringo in the place, and it doesn’t bother me that the bathroom is basic. It reminds me of Mexico and I love it.
The snobbish white people complaining here can go eat at chipotle, means less of a wait for me.

This place is great. We try to eat here once a week and we always order the same thing. The staff is awesome and puts up with us ordering like 30 tacos al pastor at once. We don’t even speak Spanish but we always watch when a Spanish western is on the television in there!

The food is great! !!!I wish I could say, the same about the waitress ’ they are not to friendly. On my last visit one with highlights rolled her eyes. They would have a five star rating from me if they were just nicer.

I watched as the ladies in the kitchen used the same cutting board to cut raw chicken then cooked meat and quesedilla. Over and over again… I was wishing I hadent eaten there. There was no soap in the ladies room. I don’t mean it was out. …there were no dispensers or empty bottles. Wonder how the all female staff wash their hands. I so discussed by the sanitation of this place I will be looking into how to complain to the health department.

Food was fresh and cheap for the quantity. Not 5 star, but very good.

This place is ok. Came because they told me they serve CONSOME which is lamb soup with meat. Definitely not worth the price and would recommend this place very cautiously.

Ok, first I judge Mexican right off the top by their salsa. Awesome and a bit different than others. Value is great, 6.75 for a big smothered burrito. And their pastor was fresh. Great value.

I grew up in San Diego so I have a high bar for good Mexican food. And in my mind chimichangas are not Mexican food and we find that often in Mexican restaurants. I’m always so sad. But here, oh my god, it was delicious. They have huarches, tacos and nopales on the menu. It was absolutely fabulous. Dont let the outside fool you. It is a wonderful place. If you speak Spanish, it’s a plus. But it’s not a necessity. Great Spanish television and great Mexican music.

The only reason I came to this restaurant was because my favorite restaurant which was a little hidden gem called «antojitos DF» closed down. Sadly carboncitos didn’t hit the spot like the other place. I had a smothered burrito an adobada taco and some chilles rellenos… I don’t like to bad mouth a place over a couple of dishes so I plan to come back and maybe try something different out but so far it’s not a great traditional Mexican restaurant

I enjoy that it is not just the same old items that most other Mexican restaurants serve. They have quite a few mixed meat skillet meals that they serve up with tortillas as well as several types of tacos and entrée platters. The taste is good and they provide four types of salsas for the meal. The platter size is large and the two times I have been here I have quite a bit to take home with me. The servers were friendly and attentive.

La comida no es tan mala en este restaurant pero el servicio es PÉSIMO !!! Casi siempre ordeno para llevar porque no me gusta el servicio que dan… Pero 2 de 3 veces que ordeno mi comida para llevar me la dan incompleta o equivocada… No puedo entender por que?! Y la respuesta que me dan es porque «la mesera es nueva». Nada profesional a mi punto de vista… Pero en gustos se rompen géneros.

The food here is absolutely fabtastic. Seriously, everything we had was outstanding. The only reason it got 4 stars is the service was good but not excellent. We waited a short moment for refills and our servers spoke to us minimally. To be clear, the service was not at all bad, jut not perfect, you know? I absolutely recommend this place.

Great tacos with super fresh tortillas — al pastor was my favorite. The tomatillo salsa is fabulous!

This is the 3^rd Location of Los Carboncitos in town that we have been to. This recent visit was on Sunday August 3^rd 2014.
After running some errands, Hubs and I decide to head to this establishment for a Late Lunch, EARLY Dinner. Time was about 16:30hrs. Man, when we came at that hour, this place is indeed jam packed. We managed to find seats all the way back on the Right Wing of this establishment. Once seated, we realized, there are The Menu is ALREADY «lay» on the Table itself. I feel a little odd about this, but just go with the flow.
From the Menu, I opt for the following items :
* 1 Taco Tripa ($ 2.00)
* 1 Taco Lengua ($ 2.00)
* 1 Taco Cabeza ($ 1.50)
While Hubs opt to have the following items :
* 4 Tacos Bistec ($ 6.00)
* 1 Burrito Bistec Smothered ($ 6.75)
* 1 Mexican Soda ($ 2.50)
The lovely staff brought out the Complimentary Chips and Salsa while we wait for our order to be ready. Hubs like the Salsa, and Hubs said, it tasted «home-​made»… Once the Complimentary Chips were gone, the Staff comes back with another Plate of Complimentary Chips. Man, those Chips are indeed addictive perhaps so, we were hungry.
Our order was sent to our table after like a few minutes of waiting about 16:50hrs ish. The Taco meat though plenty, its doable. I am OK with everything I had. The Tripa is crunchy. Err, I cannot differentiate between Lengua and Cabeza for this time around, coz both meats looks the same but have different flavors and its definitely tender.
Hubs once again like all the 4 salsa variety that this establishment did offer. The Burrito Bistec comes with Rice and Beans in it, which Hubs like it a lot. All in all 3.5 stars for this establishment and we don’t mind returning when needed.
Call ahead in case they close early during their operation hours. It seems that during Thursdays thru Saturdays this establishment offer LATE EATS till 1 am or so. SCORE!
Left this establishment at 17:10hrs. Many more patrons came by be it while we were there and when we left.
The opening hours for Los Carboncitos (Aurora Location) is as following :
* Sunday — Wednesday: 9am to 11:00pm
* Thursday — Saturday: 9am to 1:30am
Los Carboncitos (AURORA Location)
15 210 E 6^th Ave,
Unit 6 & 7
Aurora, CO 80 011
Tel: (303)-364−2606
@153/2014

Always awesome food! The tacos dorados are incredible and the tacos Al pastor and the shrimp tacos are to doe for. Decent service and we’ll priced.

Okay – We went here hoping for an absolutely wonderful Mexican food place. (Not Tex-​Mex – But Mexican!). You drop in and seat yourself. I was happy to see homemade corn tortilla’s on the front of the menu. Something to look forward too! So we ordered. Me, I ordered chicken breast, beans, rice, salad and corn tortillas. My gentleman ordered a Torta and three taco’s. We were served chips and salsa. OH FINALLY, homemade salsa! It was very tasty and worthwhile! Then we realized – 45 minutes until the Walking Dead starts, and we are 30 minutes from home. Yikes – To go please?! You know – Priorities? LOL
The server was super nice (yes we tipped, because we sat and had chips). Out comes our order, and out we go. Once home, I sat down with my wonderful chicken. The beans and rice were quite a small portion. So was the salad. Perhaps because they half filled the little cubbyholes that were in the Styrofoam container only, and they were sort of small? Perhaps so?! The chicken was tasty, but my highlight was the corn tortillas. (YUMM!!)
The gentleman got a HUGE torta. He said it was pretty good, and the taco’s had great flavor, and really good homemade salsas. Overall, it was good food. But not overly fantastic. I will look to go back, when we can sit down and enjoy the ambiance of this dive location and try something else and update in the future.

Wow not so great. I got the carne asada and it was really tough. Slow service even though it was only about 15% full. Very disappointing.

Ahemmm. I’d like to call to order this meeting of the AACBT. Our first order of business is… what? no Tecate? okay, I’ll have a Dos Equis. huh? no Dos Equis? Chinga la ma… it’s okay, no thanks, nothing for me.
Hmm, what to eat, what to eat. Huh? No I haven’t tried the menudo or have I? Maybe I did but I don’t remember. What are you getting?
Menudo please, with bread, yes bolillo and an extra bowl, yes an empty one. Thanks.
Good bowl, good bolillo, no T or DE cervezas! MINUS ONE STAR! We DO need a steenkin’ beer!

Stop 1 on the November 7^th 2009 Taco Tour…
Great Pick Thomas S! Though I’d never drive out to Aurora when I know there’s one a lot closer, still super yummy. The tacos were great and the service was friendly and fast.
We were even treated to a sample at the end of the meal.