📍 Av. Ignacio Morones Prieto 2803 Pte, Loma Larga, 64710 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
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Google: 4.5 • TripAdvisor: 4
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Restaurante San Carlos in Monterrey, Mexico, is a beloved dining destination that captures the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine. With a charming ambiance that welcomes families, couples, and friends alike, this restaurant boasts an impressive Google rating of 4.5 and a TripAdvisor rating of 4.0, reflecting its popularity among locals and tourists. The standout feature here is the cabrito, or young goat, which many patrons declare to be the best they've ever had. The service is frequently praised for being attentive and friendly, contributing to a relaxed dining experience. Whether you're enjoying the lively atmosphere or indulging in a diverse menu that includes steaks and traditional Mexican dishes, Restaurante San Carlos promises a fulfilling culinary journey.
Google: 4.5 (4847 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4 (439 reviews)
Visited for the breakfast buffet and assumed it was like in the photos here, however the staff explained that due to Covid they no longer have a self serve buffet, so you actually have to order with your server and its prepared in the kitchen. However, the food took very long to come out over 35 minutes for breakfast items and not just our table but others around us as well. So we literally drank a few cups of coffee as we waited for eggs, chilaquiles and Barbacoa. Since you can no longer see the items on the buffet, It’s kind of hard to order and know what looks appetizing. We did try a few different things and everything was tasty despite the initial wait time. The Barbacoa was delicious and flavorful, prepared perfectly. Menudo was a little greasy but had a great flavor. The table staff was friendly and very attentive ensuring we had coffee and juice refills. -1 star for the wait time. Our overall breakfast time took nearly 2 hours. A bit longer than we anticipated. It was a good value for the breakfast buffet price. I would visit again for its excellent staff and barbacoa.
Possibly the best goat I’ve ever had. This is a must stop when visiting the city. Service is absolutely incredible!!
Great service two to three waiters attending us at a time. The margaritas are freshly made not the frozen kind you get anywhere. The cabrito was excellent moist and tender. The staff went out of there way to make my little one something that she would eat. Great food, great service, casual family restaurant.
If you want the Best place to enjoy cabrito please come here; steaks are excellent too👍. Super service & atmosphere. We come here every time we're in town. We at here twice this visit 🤗. Please enjoy the pics