I've been coming here for years! This is my favorite Mexican place in the valley. The best salsa ever. Convenient locations. Super fast. Every thing I've ever ordered is great :)
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Antiquity S.
Their carne asada burros are just plain awesome, and love their rolled tacos, too. I have tried almost their entire menu, and have always had a good meal. They are clean and fast, too. The Glendale Ave location is just as good.
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M T.
I love their stuffed chicken quesadillas!! That's what I get every time! They have really strong margaritas too for less than $5! They added the bar seating area so it's more restaurant feel rather than fast food place. My friends have ordered things like burritos, fajitas, enchiladas and tacos and they always say how good their food was. I love their chips too as its thin and crispy but not salty.
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M G.
One of our favorite restaurant .you know when your order a taco its going to be a taco not some chef's idea of a taco. My favorites are the shredded beef. Fresh grated cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and savory beef, and yes the taco shell is freshly fried not one of the package kind. The prices are fair and don't break the bank account. It's a great family restaurant
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Yolanda G.
Food is okay, but when you order five meals to go you expect that salsa would be considered complementary, however it's not and when you ask for it they give you this tiny little container that holds a teaspoon or two, and if you ask for a bigger container they say no you need to purchase it. Sometimes it's the small stuff that sets you apart from the rest and in this case the food is not much different than the rest and the service is all together less than good...
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Cyril P.
Disgusting and expensive. I got a combination plate enchilada (one shrimp and one chicken). The enchilada was a soggy mess! The beans were so old looking and dark brown. The taste was even worse. I had one bite and wanted to throw up. I didn't eat anymore of it and tossed it soon after.
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Christine P.
Im not gonna lie, I freakin love this place. Lolz Their chip and salsas is amazing, andddd rhey have different kind of salsas for you to choose as well. My vegetarian chimhunga was perfect. The texture to it was heaven in my mouth. But they slapped on wayyyy too much sour cream. Orher than that, I like this place.
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Angelia M.
The food is good but they have the best margaritas in town. Prices are very reasonable.
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Group P.
Had 2, 2 tacos combos and 1coke, $18.94!!!! What are these people thinking? Are they joking? It's unreal how these restaurants keep ripping people off, 4 tacos for almost $20 dollars, unreal, this shouldn't be over $12 dollars, if you are unable to provide food at a reasonable price, close and do something else, bc the end will be the same
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Harkeet C.
It's a simple order at the window, pay, take a seat, wait for your number to be called, and eat system. Portions are big, food taste Mexican- American, and good prices. I would consider this an upscale Taco Bell. The cashier was very informative and helpful. He had some good recommendations. They have a great selection for the free salsa bar. Free nachos are always good. I got the carne Asada tacos which were good. I also went for the tamales which were pretty authentic. Save room for dessert bc the fried ice cream is pretty legit. I was overall satisfied. Nothing out of the ordinary and nothing negative hence only 4 stars.
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Rico I.
Let me start by saying i thought this place blew. big chunks. However, my wife, being the native Arizonan LOOOVES it. Thus, i would have to endure many unsatisfying dinners here while she delighted in mini chimis and bean and cheese burrito. I tried in vain to find ANYTHING on the menu i could tolerate. Any combination of food, be it chicken (always dry), steak (horrible, the kind of steak that is grade D, but edible) was awful and the ground beef? You know where i am going here. .25 for refills? What kind of communist/socialist refill-depriving monsters run this place? And then, like moses parting the sea, the Taco Al Pastor arrived. Served traditionally, with cilantro, chopped onion and a lime wedge, tender adobo marinated pork and proper non cold tortillas. My advice? scrap the whole menu, and just serve Al Pastor. Get a spit outside on your patio and make them 100% authentic. Until then, i now can actually eat something on their menu, and its magical. Perhaps, this is what my wife feels with the mini chimis she so loves...naturally, i think they are dry, unimaginative and bland. Stick with the Al Pastors. You won't be disappointed.
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Char L.
Americanized Mexican food. It's a-ok when sometimes you just want that type of cuisine. Prices are all very reasonable and portions are good sized. There's a huge outdoor patio area and a "cantina" area that had more of a bar feel. There's also interior seating in a no frills fast food environment.
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Sargis N.
I like coming to this place. It's bright inside with good amount of seats. Has a couple TVs and Bar. I've only orders the Carna Asada burrito. They give you chips for free which is nice and they have a good salsa bar. The salsas are good I just wished it was a little bit more tasty and different. The music just kills me I know it's a Mexican place so they put Spanish songs or whatever but I just don't like it while I'm trying to enjoy my meal. They can put some Instrumental music or something like that from the Spanish country. Also the workers are very bad with customer service. Not one time do they ask you anything which is very bad. That's why it's a 4 star.
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Pepper T.
Caramba isn't the Best or most Authentic Mexican Food but it is a Budget Family Friendly Place that happens to serve some seriously VERY strong $3.75 Margaritas. (I think they were $3.75) It's casual as you order at the counter, seat yourself and wait for your number to be called. They also serve breakfast items all day and all your Mexi Favorites. Caramba is a better alternative to Taco Bell or Chipolte and offers a large patio and is one of the better fast casual Mexican Restaurants in the immediate area. Many Caramba locations are in the area.
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Josh K.
Yuck. Had a "carnitas" burrito. More like stewed, watery pork in a less-than-passable tortilla. My friend had the chicken and steak tacos. All I can say is BLECH. Made with something like American shredded cheese and then possibly deep fried; Jack In The Box makes better tacos. On another note, all the trash bins were overflowing. Nice touch (sarcastically said) to a less than spectacular burrito and taco experience.
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Megan J.
You know, for Phoenix, it's not too bad for Mexican food. While our car was broken down, we walked over here and decided on the quesadilla. WOW! It's gigantic. And I didn't think of taking a pic. And not too bad! Nice and cheesy with chicken and sour cream/guac. It had other stuff in it too I just can't remember. They have a great outdoor seating area and prices are pretty decent. But, it was just missing that Cali flavor that only Cali knows. I just can't give it better than a 3.
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April H.
The only good thing about this place is their cheap, super-strong margaritas and it's close enough for us to ride our bikes to. Otherwise it's the same menu as all the 'Berto's restaurants and Mixteca. I'm sure they all use the same food distributor too. I don't get why it's consistently busy.
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Kelly P.
If I could give this "0" this would receive this! I stopped in here last night because I am always seeing how crowded it is, surely that must mean the food must be good, right? Not always the case. I ordered the shrimp burrito and I still do not know what it was that I was served. While it had the outside appearance of a burrito, the inside was far from it. It was like street taco meets Asian flare; what I do know, was not a shrimp burrito. Inside was cabbage, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, diced tomatoes and shrimp. And the taste? The shrimp didn't taste "right" and creamy sauce with caramelized onions and green peppers just did not mix. This was my first and last experience
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Jessica M.
This is one of my absolute favorite mexican food restaurants. My family has been eating at the original location about once a week since 1997 of 1998. We now go to all the locations, just depends on where we are in the valley. There has not been a thing on the menu that I have tried that I did not love. If you are looking for fresh, fast mexican food this is definitely worth the stop. My favorite is a bean and cheese burro and a beef taco.
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Blanca C.
Tastes like microwave Mexican food, not so good. Sucks I had to pay $15 to find that out. Hopefully next time I visit the food will taste alot fresher than what they claim to sell
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Jon S.
shame on you Arrowhead ..worse possible mexican food in our area. Went today because I wanted to give it one last shot..Swing and a Miss..!! asked one of the guys behind the counter for chips..He wanted me to go back to the end of the line when the chip baskets were 8 steps away..and that GIANT burro they advertise only weighs that much because its 6 tortillas dosed in enchilada sauce..you need a search warrant to find any meat..SERVICE is bad..food is worse...
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Deborah C.
Amazing bartender Jake will take of you with yummy food and great drinks. The mojito is the best!
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Katrina L.
Oh no.. I've been waiting for my order for more than 15 minutes. I understand it was busy but they've been calling numbers 29, 30 & 31 those people who are eating in the restaurant (my number was 26 and it's to go) They should prioritize orders that are to go. I ordered carnitas and it was not what i expected. I paid $8 something and I didn't even finish it. I should have just ordered crispy tacos on the safe side.
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Adam P.
This is not my first time to carambas. It is an easy stop at any of the locations. This one at 67 and bell is clean and the staff is friendly. I usually order the giant caramba it's the most bang for the buck. It is the same every time I order it and I appreciate consistency. I came with a friend who ordered some other burrito that pales in comparison to the giant caramba and it was only 50 cents less. Needless to say he left hungry while I dined on the kings feast. It's now 5 hours later and I'm still full. I'll bet next time he will go big or just go home.
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Debbie D.
Cannot get enough of this place! We come here a minimum of once a month but usually more like once or twice a week. Paul, the owner is such a sweet man who always greets us with a smile. The staff is very nice. The food is outstanding. Love it. Love it. Love it.
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Pearsey P.
I have eaten here twice. The first time I got that salad thing with the radishes and cold shredded beef. Salpicon or something like that. I just told the guy I was looking for a salad, and he recommended it. It was very fresh with generous sour cream and guacamole. The guac was actually made out of avocados. None of that fake "avocado spread" nonsense. Plenty of meat on that thing. Was happy with the food and price. The second time, my BF got takeout for us. He got the spinach enchiladas, and I got the shrimp burrito. Once again, we were very happy with the food and price. My burrito had lots of shrimp and fresh, crunchy veggies inside with a great sauce. I remember that the burrito was $8, and the enchiladas were $5.
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Sunny Joy B.
***No bueno. The spinach enchiladas I didnt 'peso' much for, came out looking like Enchiladas Benedict. I dont know what was on top, but it appeared to be poached eggs. My friend paid for the meal and I was trying to be courtesy and eat some of it. Little did I know I would be vomiting chunky spinach 3 hours later. I ate corn nuts, carmel corn and even pasta with Alfredo sauce AFTER I ate at Caramba but none of that came out when I spewed. How does that occur? Only the spinach and cheese from yummy Caramba was left floating in the porcelain bowl.
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Tim S.
This place is the real deal! I love traveling to the southwest US, so i can dine on authentic food like this! Service was fast, and portions were MASSIVE.
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Erin B.
I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE. Their carne asada burrito is the best I've had in the valley! I love it that you don't have to pay extra for the guacamole on the burrito!! And they have fantastic pico de gallo as well! Great for a quick lunch or dinner...and I just realized they serve breakfast too! Breakfast served ALL DAY, at that! My friends even had their wedding rehearsal dinner here 2 years ago! Excellent and efficient service, no long line, happy man at the register...makes for a great place to eat!
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Jason V.
The patio is always crowded, even when it's 115 degrees outside. It's crowded because every seat inside the restaurant is taken. They have misters out there, but they don't really work too well. What is it then, that convinces throngs of West siders to endure the blasting heat and sun beating down on them? A $3.25 margarita that tastes great and will knock you on your ass.
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Rosa T.
Shrimp cocktails and margaritas!!!! Hands down! The best in this side of town and the guys working here have the best customer service!
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James G.
The chicken and shrimp tacos are really good. They also have a good variety of fresh salsas that had great flavor. I've been coming to Carambas for years and have never been let down.
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M B.
Favorite place to go have Mexican Food. Love the food but be careful of the margaritas. They will sneak up on you if you aren't careful. I recommend stopping at 2 :) Juan and the crew are awesome and they have a great patio!!!
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Francess W.
My favorite quick Mexican lunch. The giant carambola is the best value ever. I eat here twice a week for lunch with people from work. They are quick and the food is great. The only annoying thing is they are kind of skimpy with the salsa. I hate those little jars that you can put 1 chips worth in. Highly recommend
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Simon S.
I had a bad experience here. I found hair in my food. Went I went to bring it to the attention of management a 20 something year old "mgr" was at the front register. All I got from his was a bad attitude and him saying "did you ever stop to consider that the hair is yours?" That would be hard seeing that the hair I found was black. I do not have black hair. The numerous cooks and people that they have working behind the counter have black hair. Needless to say I will never patronize this establishment ever again. The "mgr" completely ruined any chance of recovery and his attitude was absolutely horrible.
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Sanford R.
I had a bad experience here, so I don't think I will be returning to a Caramba restaurant again. When I went my food was alright. It wasn't very good, but I didn't think it was too bad either. What really turned me off was that one of my friends that went along with me found a bee in her meal. When she took it to the worker he told her it wasn't a bee, but an olive. He finally gave her a new one after trying to unsuccessfully convince her that it was an olive. It was definitely an insect. It bugged me that he didn't even take responsibility for it. After that I didn't really finish my meal, because all I could think about was the bee in my friend's dinner.
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Mark S.
The cheapest, most tasteless mexican food I've ever had. Very greasy, horrible cheese.
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Deanna R.
Carambas has the best red chile in my opinion! The food is excellent and prepared quick enough. It is fresh, tasty, and a fantastic value. I highly recommend getting flour chips plain and using that to dip in salsa and beans, so yummy!
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Steph R.
Terrible customer service. Cashier got order wrong then had to argue with her to change it from regular burrito to giant caramba. She should've just fixed her mistake. Then she charged me 50 cents to get my horchata without ice. It was bad enough that want a quarter for a soda refill. I'm being nickled and dimed and I don't like it. Won't be going back.
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Taric W.
In the working class areas of Phoenix, one can spy a small Mexican eatery every hundred yards. A tortillera here, a taqueria there...blindfold me and send me to Maryvale, my stomach will lead my feet to menudo in mere minutes. But here on 67th & Bell, they don't seem too keen on ubiquitous Latin fare. This is middle class, soccer mom territory, and for the most part the locals seem satisfied sustaining themselves on Chipotle. But what if they dare venture to another part of town? Certainly, their curiosity must make them hungry for something slightly more authentic. Well with Caramba's in town, they must not feel like they have to. This place is a parody of every obscure "bertos" I've stumbled into on an empty stomach. The music is all in Spanish, and there's some good ol' futbol on TV. The cashier was eager to explain away any menu item, as if the usual clientele couldn't tell their chilaquiles from an enchilada. Jajaja. Anyways, I ordered the fundido, because I figured their specialty was more...Tex Mex. It wasn't too appealing, essentially a fried burrito topped with generous amounts of an interesting cream cheese sauce. I washed it down with a fountain drink, but then I spied a sign...they charge a quarter for refills. That's not much at all, but not even Taco Bell does that--why should they? Out of defiance, I tossed my cup and just ordered a margarita. $3.25 seemed like a steal, I was excited to have one with my breakfast. I didn't mind it coming out of a fountain, but it was incredibly strong! Stronger than any margarita I've had in a restaurant. But, it was still worth it. Apparently, their specialty is the cheese crisp, the more complex of them branded "Mexican pizza". I saw some being ordered, and I wasn't the slightest bit impressed, especially with tortillas that tasted like they came from the Fry's next door. Personally, I don't think Carambas deserves the popularity it has. The food is middle-of-the-road, and their prices the same amount as a dozen places you could eat breakfast across the value. Nothing special about their salsas or tortillas, which is alarming enough. However, it was very clean, the staff was swift and polite, and they have adult beverages. It's okay for a nice, quiet breakfast.
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Antiquity S.
Their carne asada burros are just plain awesome, and love their rolled tacos, too. I have tried almost their entire menu, and have always had a good meal. They are clean and fast, too. The Glendale Ave location is just as good.
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M T.
I love their stuffed chicken quesadillas!! That's what I get every time! They have really strong margaritas too for less than $5! They added the bar seating area so it's more restaurant feel rather than fast food place. My friends have ordered things like burritos, fajitas, enchiladas and tacos and they always say how good their food was. I love their chips too as its thin and crispy but not salty.
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M G.
One of our favorite restaurant .you know when your order a taco its going to be a taco not some chef's idea of a taco. My favorites are the shredded beef. Fresh grated cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and savory beef, and yes the taco shell is freshly fried not one of the package kind. The prices are fair and don't break the bank account. It's a great family restaurant
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Yolanda G.
Food is okay, but when you order five meals to go you expect that salsa would be considered complementary, however it's not and when you ask for it they give you this tiny little container that holds a teaspoon or two, and if you ask for a bigger container they say no you need to purchase it. Sometimes it's the small stuff that sets you apart from the rest and in this case the food is not much different than the rest and the service is all together less than good...
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Cyril P.
Disgusting and expensive. I got a combination plate enchilada (one shrimp and one chicken). The enchilada was a soggy mess! The beans were so old looking and dark brown. The taste was even worse. I had one bite and wanted to throw up. I didn't eat anymore of it and tossed it soon after.
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Christine P.
Im not gonna lie, I freakin love this place. Lolz Their chip and salsas is amazing, andddd rhey have different kind of salsas for you to choose as well. My vegetarian chimhunga was perfect. The texture to it was heaven in my mouth. But they slapped on wayyyy too much sour cream. Orher than that, I like this place.
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Angelia M.
The food is good but they have the best margaritas in town. Prices are very reasonable.
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Kyli K.
I've been coming here for years! This is my favorite Mexican place in the valley. The best salsa ever. Convenient locations. Super fast. Every thing I've ever ordered is great :)
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Char L.
Americanized Mexican food. It's a-ok when sometimes you just want that type of cuisine. Prices are all very reasonable and portions are good sized. There's a huge outdoor patio area and a "cantina" area that had more of a bar feel. There's also interior seating in a no frills fast food environment.
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Sargis N.
I like coming to this place. It's bright inside with good amount of seats. Has a couple TVs and Bar. I've only orders the Carna Asada burrito. They give you chips for free which is nice and they have a good salsa bar. The salsas are good I just wished it was a little bit more tasty and different. The music just kills me I know it's a Mexican place so they put Spanish songs or whatever but I just don't like it while I'm trying to enjoy my meal. They can put some Instrumental music or something like that from the Spanish country. Also the workers are very bad with customer service. Not one time do they ask you anything which is very bad. That's why it's a 4 star.
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Pepper T.
Caramba isn't the Best or most Authentic Mexican Food but it is a Budget Family Friendly Place that happens to serve some seriously VERY strong $3.75 Margaritas. (I think they were $3.75) It's casual as you order at the counter, seat yourself and wait for your number to be called. They also serve breakfast items all day and all your Mexi Favorites. Caramba is a better alternative to Taco Bell or Chipolte and offers a large patio and is one of the better fast casual Mexican Restaurants in the immediate area. Many Caramba locations are in the area.
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Josh K.
Yuck. Had a "carnitas" burrito. More like stewed, watery pork in a less-than-passable tortilla. My friend had the chicken and steak tacos. All I can say is BLECH. Made with something like American shredded cheese and then possibly deep fried; Jack In The Box makes better tacos. On another note, all the trash bins were overflowing. Nice touch (sarcastically said) to a less than spectacular burrito and taco experience.
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Megan J.
You know, for Phoenix, it's not too bad for Mexican food. While our car was broken down, we walked over here and decided on the quesadilla. WOW! It's gigantic. And I didn't think of taking a pic. And not too bad! Nice and cheesy with chicken and sour cream/guac. It had other stuff in it too I just can't remember. They have a great outdoor seating area and prices are pretty decent. But, it was just missing that Cali flavor that only Cali knows. I just can't give it better than a 3.
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April H.
The only good thing about this place is their cheap, super-strong margaritas and it's close enough for us to ride our bikes to. Otherwise it's the same menu as all the 'Berto's restaurants and Mixteca. I'm sure they all use the same food distributor too. I don't get why it's consistently busy.
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Kelly P.
If I could give this "0" this would receive this! I stopped in here last night because I am always seeing how crowded it is, surely that must mean the food must be good, right? Not always the case. I ordered the shrimp burrito and I still do not know what it was that I was served. While it had the outside appearance of a burrito, the inside was far from it. It was like street taco meets Asian flare; what I do know, was not a shrimp burrito. Inside was cabbage, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, diced tomatoes and shrimp. And the taste? The shrimp didn't taste "right" and creamy sauce with caramelized onions and green peppers just did not mix. This was my first and last experience
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Jessica M.
This is one of my absolute favorite mexican food restaurants. My family has been eating at the original location about once a week since 1997 of 1998. We now go to all the locations, just depends on where we are in the valley. There has not been a thing on the menu that I have tried that I did not love. If you are looking for fresh, fast mexican food this is definitely worth the stop. My favorite is a bean and cheese burro and a beef taco.
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Blanca C.
Tastes like microwave Mexican food, not so good. Sucks I had to pay $15 to find that out. Hopefully next time I visit the food will taste alot fresher than what they claim to sell
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Jon S.
shame on you Arrowhead ..worse possible mexican food in our area. Went today because I wanted to give it one last shot..Swing and a Miss..!! asked one of the guys behind the counter for chips..He wanted me to go back to the end of the line when the chip baskets were 8 steps away..and that GIANT burro they advertise only weighs that much because its 6 tortillas dosed in enchilada sauce..you need a search warrant to find any meat..SERVICE is bad..food is worse...
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Deborah C.
Amazing bartender Jake will take of you with yummy food and great drinks. The mojito is the best!
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Katrina L.
Oh no.. I've been waiting for my order for more than 15 minutes. I understand it was busy but they've been calling numbers 29, 30 & 31 those people who are eating in the restaurant (my number was 26 and it's to go) They should prioritize orders that are to go. I ordered carnitas and it was not what i expected. I paid $8 something and I didn't even finish it. I should have just ordered crispy tacos on the safe side.
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Adam P.
This is not my first time to carambas. It is an easy stop at any of the locations. This one at 67 and bell is clean and the staff is friendly. I usually order the giant caramba it's the most bang for the buck. It is the same every time I order it and I appreciate consistency. I came with a friend who ordered some other burrito that pales in comparison to the giant caramba and it was only 50 cents less. Needless to say he left hungry while I dined on the kings feast. It's now 5 hours later and I'm still full. I'll bet next time he will go big or just go home.
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Debbie D.
Cannot get enough of this place! We come here a minimum of once a month but usually more like once or twice a week. Paul, the owner is such a sweet man who always greets us with a smile. The staff is very nice. The food is outstanding. Love it. Love it. Love it.
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Pearsey P.
I have eaten here twice. The first time I got that salad thing with the radishes and cold shredded beef. Salpicon or something like that. I just told the guy I was looking for a salad, and he recommended it. It was very fresh with generous sour cream and guacamole. The guac was actually made out of avocados. None of that fake "avocado spread" nonsense. Plenty of meat on that thing. Was happy with the food and price. The second time, my BF got takeout for us. He got the spinach enchiladas, and I got the shrimp burrito. Once again, we were very happy with the food and price. My burrito had lots of shrimp and fresh, crunchy veggies inside with a great sauce. I remember that the burrito was $8, and the enchiladas were $5.
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Sunny Joy B.
***No bueno. The spinach enchiladas I didnt 'peso' much for, came out looking like Enchiladas Benedict. I dont know what was on top, but it appeared to be poached eggs. My friend paid for the meal and I was trying to be courtesy and eat some of it. Little did I know I would be vomiting chunky spinach 3 hours later. I ate corn nuts, carmel corn and even pasta with Alfredo sauce AFTER I ate at Caramba but none of that came out when I spewed. How does that occur? Only the spinach and cheese from yummy Caramba was left floating in the porcelain bowl.
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Tim S.
This place is the real deal! I love traveling to the southwest US, so i can dine on authentic food like this! Service was fast, and portions were MASSIVE.
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Erin B.
I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE. Their carne asada burrito is the best I've had in the valley! I love it that you don't have to pay extra for the guacamole on the burrito!! And they have fantastic pico de gallo as well! Great for a quick lunch or dinner...and I just realized they serve breakfast too! Breakfast served ALL DAY, at that! My friends even had their wedding rehearsal dinner here 2 years ago! Excellent and efficient service, no long line, happy man at the register...makes for a great place to eat!
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Jason V.
The patio is always crowded, even when it's 115 degrees outside. It's crowded because every seat inside the restaurant is taken. They have misters out there, but they don't really work too well. What is it then, that convinces throngs of West siders to endure the blasting heat and sun beating down on them? A $3.25 margarita that tastes great and will knock you on your ass.
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Rosa T.
Shrimp cocktails and margaritas!!!! Hands down! The best in this side of town and the guys working here have the best customer service!
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James G.
The chicken and shrimp tacos are really good. They also have a good variety of fresh salsas that had great flavor. I've been coming to Carambas for years and have never been let down.
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M B.
Favorite place to go have Mexican Food. Love the food but be careful of the margaritas. They will sneak up on you if you aren't careful. I recommend stopping at 2 :) Juan and the crew are awesome and they have a great patio!!!
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Francess W.
My favorite quick Mexican lunch. The giant carambola is the best value ever. I eat here twice a week for lunch with people from work. They are quick and the food is great. The only annoying thing is they are kind of skimpy with the salsa. I hate those little jars that you can put 1 chips worth in. Highly recommend
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Simon S.
I had a bad experience here. I found hair in my food. Went I went to bring it to the attention of management a 20 something year old "mgr" was at the front register. All I got from his was a bad attitude and him saying "did you ever stop to consider that the hair is yours?" That would be hard seeing that the hair I found was black. I do not have black hair. The numerous cooks and people that they have working behind the counter have black hair. Needless to say I will never patronize this establishment ever again. The "mgr" completely ruined any chance of recovery and his attitude was absolutely horrible.
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Taric W.
In the working class areas of Phoenix, one can spy a small Mexican eatery every hundred yards. A tortillera here, a taqueria there...blindfold me and send me to Maryvale, my stomach will lead my feet to menudo in mere minutes. But here on 67th & Bell, they don't seem too keen on ubiquitous Latin fare. This is middle class, soccer mom territory, and for the most part the locals seem satisfied sustaining themselves on Chipotle. But what if they dare venture to another part of town? Certainly, their curiosity must make them hungry for something slightly more authentic. Well with Caramba's in town, they must not feel like they have to. This place is a parody of every obscure "bertos" I've stumbled into on an empty stomach. The music is all in Spanish, and there's some good ol' futbol on TV. The cashier was eager to explain away any menu item, as if the usual clientele couldn't tell their chilaquiles from an enchilada. Jajaja. Anyways, I ordered the fundido, because I figured their specialty was more...Tex Mex. It wasn't too appealing, essentially a fried burrito topped with generous amounts of an interesting cream cheese sauce. I washed it down with a fountain drink, but then I spied a sign...they charge a quarter for refills. That's not much at all, but not even Taco Bell does that--why should they? Out of defiance, I tossed my cup and just ordered a margarita. $3.25 seemed like a steal, I was excited to have one with my breakfast. I didn't mind it coming out of a fountain, but it was incredibly strong! Stronger than any margarita I've had in a restaurant. But, it was still worth it. Apparently, their specialty is the cheese crisp, the more complex of them branded "Mexican pizza". I saw some being ordered, and I wasn't the slightest bit impressed, especially with tortillas that tasted like they came from the Fry's next door. Personally, I don't think Carambas deserves the popularity it has. The food is middle-of-the-road, and their prices the same amount as a dozen places you could eat breakfast across the value. Nothing special about their salsas or tortillas, which is alarming enough. However, it was very clean, the staff was swift and polite, and they have adult beverages. It's okay for a nice, quiet breakfast.
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Group P.
Had 2, 2 tacos combos and 1coke, $18.94!!!! What are these people thinking? Are they joking? It's unreal how these restaurants keep ripping people off, 4 tacos for almost $20 dollars, unreal, this shouldn't be over $12 dollars, if you are unable to provide food at a reasonable price, close and do something else, bc the end will be the same
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Harkeet C.
It's a simple order at the window, pay, take a seat, wait for your number to be called, and eat system. Portions are big, food taste Mexican- American, and good prices. I would consider this an upscale Taco Bell. The cashier was very informative and helpful. He had some good recommendations. They have a great selection for the free salsa bar. Free nachos are always good. I got the carne Asada tacos which were good. I also went for the tamales which were pretty authentic. Save room for dessert bc the fried ice cream is pretty legit. I was overall satisfied. Nothing out of the ordinary and nothing negative hence only 4 stars.
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Sanford R.
I had a bad experience here, so I don't think I will be returning to a Caramba restaurant again. When I went my food was alright. It wasn't very good, but I didn't think it was too bad either. What really turned me off was that one of my friends that went along with me found a bee in her meal. When she took it to the worker he told her it wasn't a bee, but an olive. He finally gave her a new one after trying to unsuccessfully convince her that it was an olive. It was definitely an insect. It bugged me that he didn't even take responsibility for it. After that I didn't really finish my meal, because all I could think about was the bee in my friend's dinner.
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Mark S.
The cheapest, most tasteless mexican food I've ever had. Very greasy, horrible cheese.
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Deanna R.
Carambas has the best red chile in my opinion! The food is excellent and prepared quick enough. It is fresh, tasty, and a fantastic value. I highly recommend getting flour chips plain and using that to dip in salsa and beans, so yummy!
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Steph R.
Terrible customer service. Cashier got order wrong then had to argue with her to change it from regular burrito to giant caramba. She should've just fixed her mistake. Then she charged me 50 cents to get my horchata without ice. It was bad enough that want a quarter for a soda refill. I'm being nickled and dimed and I don't like it. Won't be going back.
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Rico I.
Let me start by saying i thought this place blew. big chunks. However, my wife, being the native Arizonan LOOOVES it. Thus, i would have to endure many unsatisfying dinners here while she delighted in mini chimis and bean and cheese burrito. I tried in vain to find ANYTHING on the menu i could tolerate. Any combination of food, be it chicken (always dry), steak (horrible, the kind of steak that is grade D, but edible) was awful and the ground beef? You know where i am going here. .25 for refills? What kind of communist/socialist refill-depriving monsters run this place? And then, like moses parting the sea, the Taco Al Pastor arrived. Served traditionally, with cilantro, chopped onion and a lime wedge, tender adobo marinated pork and proper non cold tortillas. My advice? scrap the whole menu, and just serve Al Pastor. Get a spit outside on your patio and make them 100% authentic. Until then, i now can actually eat something on their menu, and its magical. Perhaps, this is what my wife feels with the mini chimis she so loves...naturally, i think they are dry, unimaginative and bland. Stick with the Al Pastors. You won't be disappointed.
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Address :6661 W Bell Rd,Ste 104
Glendale, AZ, 85308
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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(3)Kyli K.
I've been coming here for years! This is my favorite Mexican place in the valley. The best salsa ever. Convenient locations. Super fast. Every thing I've ever ordered is great :)
(5)Antiquity S.
Their carne asada burros are just plain awesome, and love their rolled tacos, too. I have tried almost their entire menu, and have always had a good meal. They are clean and fast, too. The Glendale Ave location is just as good.
(5)M T.
I love their stuffed chicken quesadillas!! That's what I get every time! They have really strong margaritas too for less than $5! They added the bar seating area so it's more restaurant feel rather than fast food place. My friends have ordered things like burritos, fajitas, enchiladas and tacos and they always say how good their food was. I love their chips too as its thin and crispy but not salty.
(4)M G.
One of our favorite restaurant .you know when your order a taco its going to be a taco not some chef's idea of a taco. My favorites are the shredded beef. Fresh grated cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and savory beef, and yes the taco shell is freshly fried not one of the package kind. The prices are fair and don't break the bank account. It's a great family restaurant
(5)Yolanda G.
Food is okay, but when you order five meals to go you expect that salsa would be considered complementary, however it's not and when you ask for it they give you this tiny little container that holds a teaspoon or two, and if you ask for a bigger container they say no you need to purchase it. Sometimes it's the small stuff that sets you apart from the rest and in this case the food is not much different than the rest and the service is all together less than good...
(2)Cyril P.
Disgusting and expensive. I got a combination plate enchilada (one shrimp and one chicken). The enchilada was a soggy mess! The beans were so old looking and dark brown. The taste was even worse. I had one bite and wanted to throw up. I didn't eat anymore of it and tossed it soon after.
(1)Christine P.
Im not gonna lie, I freakin love this place. Lolz Their chip and salsas is amazing, andddd rhey have different kind of salsas for you to choose as well. My vegetarian chimhunga was perfect. The texture to it was heaven in my mouth. But they slapped on wayyyy too much sour cream. Orher than that, I like this place.
(4)Angelia M.
The food is good but they have the best margaritas in town. Prices are very reasonable.
(4)Group P.
Had 2, 2 tacos combos and 1coke, $18.94!!!! What are these people thinking? Are they joking? It's unreal how these restaurants keep ripping people off, 4 tacos for almost $20 dollars, unreal, this shouldn't be over $12 dollars, if you are unable to provide food at a reasonable price, close and do something else, bc the end will be the same
(1)Harkeet C.
It's a simple order at the window, pay, take a seat, wait for your number to be called, and eat system. Portions are big, food taste Mexican- American, and good prices. I would consider this an upscale Taco Bell. The cashier was very informative and helpful. He had some good recommendations. They have a great selection for the free salsa bar. Free nachos are always good. I got the carne Asada tacos which were good. I also went for the tamales which were pretty authentic. Save room for dessert bc the fried ice cream is pretty legit. I was overall satisfied. Nothing out of the ordinary and nothing negative hence only 4 stars.
(4)Rico I.
Let me start by saying i thought this place blew. big chunks. However, my wife, being the native Arizonan LOOOVES it. Thus, i would have to endure many unsatisfying dinners here while she delighted in mini chimis and bean and cheese burrito. I tried in vain to find ANYTHING on the menu i could tolerate. Any combination of food, be it chicken (always dry), steak (horrible, the kind of steak that is grade D, but edible) was awful and the ground beef? You know where i am going here. .25 for refills? What kind of communist/socialist refill-depriving monsters run this place? And then, like moses parting the sea, the Taco Al Pastor arrived. Served traditionally, with cilantro, chopped onion and a lime wedge, tender adobo marinated pork and proper non cold tortillas. My advice? scrap the whole menu, and just serve Al Pastor. Get a spit outside on your patio and make them 100% authentic. Until then, i now can actually eat something on their menu, and its magical. Perhaps, this is what my wife feels with the mini chimis she so loves...naturally, i think they are dry, unimaginative and bland. Stick with the Al Pastors. You won't be disappointed.
(4)Char L.
Americanized Mexican food. It's a-ok when sometimes you just want that type of cuisine. Prices are all very reasonable and portions are good sized. There's a huge outdoor patio area and a "cantina" area that had more of a bar feel. There's also interior seating in a no frills fast food environment.
(3)Sargis N.
I like coming to this place. It's bright inside with good amount of seats. Has a couple TVs and Bar. I've only orders the Carna Asada burrito. They give you chips for free which is nice and they have a good salsa bar. The salsas are good I just wished it was a little bit more tasty and different. The music just kills me I know it's a Mexican place so they put Spanish songs or whatever but I just don't like it while I'm trying to enjoy my meal. They can put some Instrumental music or something like that from the Spanish country. Also the workers are very bad with customer service. Not one time do they ask you anything which is very bad. That's why it's a 4 star.
(4)Pepper T.
Caramba isn't the Best or most Authentic Mexican Food but it is a Budget Family Friendly Place that happens to serve some seriously VERY strong $3.75 Margaritas. (I think they were $3.75) It's casual as you order at the counter, seat yourself and wait for your number to be called. They also serve breakfast items all day and all your Mexi Favorites. Caramba is a better alternative to Taco Bell or Chipolte and offers a large patio and is one of the better fast casual Mexican Restaurants in the immediate area. Many Caramba locations are in the area.
(2)Josh K.
Yuck. Had a "carnitas" burrito. More like stewed, watery pork in a less-than-passable tortilla. My friend had the chicken and steak tacos. All I can say is BLECH. Made with something like American shredded cheese and then possibly deep fried; Jack In The Box makes better tacos. On another note, all the trash bins were overflowing. Nice touch (sarcastically said) to a less than spectacular burrito and taco experience.
(2)Megan J.
You know, for Phoenix, it's not too bad for Mexican food. While our car was broken down, we walked over here and decided on the quesadilla. WOW! It's gigantic. And I didn't think of taking a pic. And not too bad! Nice and cheesy with chicken and sour cream/guac. It had other stuff in it too I just can't remember. They have a great outdoor seating area and prices are pretty decent. But, it was just missing that Cali flavor that only Cali knows. I just can't give it better than a 3.
(3)April H.
The only good thing about this place is their cheap, super-strong margaritas and it's close enough for us to ride our bikes to. Otherwise it's the same menu as all the 'Berto's restaurants and Mixteca. I'm sure they all use the same food distributor too. I don't get why it's consistently busy.
(2)Kelly P.
If I could give this "0" this would receive this! I stopped in here last night because I am always seeing how crowded it is, surely that must mean the food must be good, right? Not always the case. I ordered the shrimp burrito and I still do not know what it was that I was served. While it had the outside appearance of a burrito, the inside was far from it. It was like street taco meets Asian flare; what I do know, was not a shrimp burrito. Inside was cabbage, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, diced tomatoes and shrimp. And the taste? The shrimp didn't taste "right" and creamy sauce with caramelized onions and green peppers just did not mix. This was my first and last experience
(1)Jessica M.
This is one of my absolute favorite mexican food restaurants. My family has been eating at the original location about once a week since 1997 of 1998. We now go to all the locations, just depends on where we are in the valley. There has not been a thing on the menu that I have tried that I did not love. If you are looking for fresh, fast mexican food this is definitely worth the stop. My favorite is a bean and cheese burro and a beef taco.
(5)Blanca C.
Tastes like microwave Mexican food, not so good. Sucks I had to pay $15 to find that out. Hopefully next time I visit the food will taste alot fresher than what they claim to sell
(2)Jon S.
shame on you Arrowhead ..worse possible mexican food in our area. Went today because I wanted to give it one last shot..Swing and a Miss..!! asked one of the guys behind the counter for chips..He wanted me to go back to the end of the line when the chip baskets were 8 steps away..and that GIANT burro they advertise only weighs that much because its 6 tortillas dosed in enchilada sauce..you need a search warrant to find any meat..SERVICE is bad..food is worse...
(1)Deborah C.
Amazing bartender Jake will take of you with yummy food and great drinks. The mojito is the best!
(5)Katrina L.
Oh no.. I've been waiting for my order for more than 15 minutes. I understand it was busy but they've been calling numbers 29, 30 & 31 those people who are eating in the restaurant (my number was 26 and it's to go) They should prioritize orders that are to go. I ordered carnitas and it was not what i expected. I paid $8 something and I didn't even finish it. I should have just ordered crispy tacos on the safe side.
(3)Adam P.
This is not my first time to carambas. It is an easy stop at any of the locations. This one at 67 and bell is clean and the staff is friendly. I usually order the giant caramba it's the most bang for the buck. It is the same every time I order it and I appreciate consistency. I came with a friend who ordered some other burrito that pales in comparison to the giant caramba and it was only 50 cents less. Needless to say he left hungry while I dined on the kings feast. It's now 5 hours later and I'm still full. I'll bet next time he will go big or just go home.
(4)Debbie D.
Cannot get enough of this place! We come here a minimum of once a month but usually more like once or twice a week. Paul, the owner is such a sweet man who always greets us with a smile. The staff is very nice. The food is outstanding. Love it. Love it. Love it.
(5)Pearsey P.
I have eaten here twice. The first time I got that salad thing with the radishes and cold shredded beef. Salpicon or something like that. I just told the guy I was looking for a salad, and he recommended it. It was very fresh with generous sour cream and guacamole. The guac was actually made out of avocados. None of that fake "avocado spread" nonsense. Plenty of meat on that thing. Was happy with the food and price. The second time, my BF got takeout for us. He got the spinach enchiladas, and I got the shrimp burrito. Once again, we were very happy with the food and price. My burrito had lots of shrimp and fresh, crunchy veggies inside with a great sauce. I remember that the burrito was $8, and the enchiladas were $5.
(5)Sunny Joy B.
***No bueno. The spinach enchiladas I didnt 'peso' much for, came out looking like Enchiladas Benedict. I dont know what was on top, but it appeared to be poached eggs. My friend paid for the meal and I was trying to be courtesy and eat some of it. Little did I know I would be vomiting chunky spinach 3 hours later. I ate corn nuts, carmel corn and even pasta with Alfredo sauce AFTER I ate at Caramba but none of that came out when I spewed. How does that occur? Only the spinach and cheese from yummy Caramba was left floating in the porcelain bowl.
(1)Tim S.
This place is the real deal! I love traveling to the southwest US, so i can dine on authentic food like this! Service was fast, and portions were MASSIVE.
(4)Erin B.
I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE. Their carne asada burrito is the best I've had in the valley! I love it that you don't have to pay extra for the guacamole on the burrito!! And they have fantastic pico de gallo as well! Great for a quick lunch or dinner...and I just realized they serve breakfast too! Breakfast served ALL DAY, at that! My friends even had their wedding rehearsal dinner here 2 years ago! Excellent and efficient service, no long line, happy man at the register...makes for a great place to eat!
(5)Jason V.
The patio is always crowded, even when it's 115 degrees outside. It's crowded because every seat inside the restaurant is taken. They have misters out there, but they don't really work too well. What is it then, that convinces throngs of West siders to endure the blasting heat and sun beating down on them? A $3.25 margarita that tastes great and will knock you on your ass.
(4)Rosa T.
Shrimp cocktails and margaritas!!!! Hands down! The best in this side of town and the guys working here have the best customer service!
(5)James G.
The chicken and shrimp tacos are really good. They also have a good variety of fresh salsas that had great flavor. I've been coming to Carambas for years and have never been let down.
(5)M B.
Favorite place to go have Mexican Food. Love the food but be careful of the margaritas. They will sneak up on you if you aren't careful. I recommend stopping at 2 :) Juan and the crew are awesome and they have a great patio!!!
(5)Francess W.
My favorite quick Mexican lunch. The giant carambola is the best value ever. I eat here twice a week for lunch with people from work. They are quick and the food is great. The only annoying thing is they are kind of skimpy with the salsa. I hate those little jars that you can put 1 chips worth in. Highly recommend
(4)Simon S.
I had a bad experience here. I found hair in my food. Went I went to bring it to the attention of management a 20 something year old "mgr" was at the front register. All I got from his was a bad attitude and him saying "did you ever stop to consider that the hair is yours?" That would be hard seeing that the hair I found was black. I do not have black hair. The numerous cooks and people that they have working behind the counter have black hair. Needless to say I will never patronize this establishment ever again. The "mgr" completely ruined any chance of recovery and his attitude was absolutely horrible.
(1)Sanford R.
I had a bad experience here, so I don't think I will be returning to a Caramba restaurant again. When I went my food was alright. It wasn't very good, but I didn't think it was too bad either. What really turned me off was that one of my friends that went along with me found a bee in her meal. When she took it to the worker he told her it wasn't a bee, but an olive. He finally gave her a new one after trying to unsuccessfully convince her that it was an olive. It was definitely an insect. It bugged me that he didn't even take responsibility for it. After that I didn't really finish my meal, because all I could think about was the bee in my friend's dinner.
(1)Mark S.
The cheapest, most tasteless mexican food I've ever had. Very greasy, horrible cheese.
(1)Deanna R.
Carambas has the best red chile in my opinion! The food is excellent and prepared quick enough. It is fresh, tasty, and a fantastic value. I highly recommend getting flour chips plain and using that to dip in salsa and beans, so yummy!
(5)Steph R.
Terrible customer service. Cashier got order wrong then had to argue with her to change it from regular burrito to giant caramba. She should've just fixed her mistake. Then she charged me 50 cents to get my horchata without ice. It was bad enough that want a quarter for a soda refill. I'm being nickled and dimed and I don't like it. Won't be going back.
(1)Taric W.
In the working class areas of Phoenix, one can spy a small Mexican eatery every hundred yards. A tortillera here, a taqueria there...blindfold me and send me to Maryvale, my stomach will lead my feet to menudo in mere minutes. But here on 67th & Bell, they don't seem too keen on ubiquitous Latin fare. This is middle class, soccer mom territory, and for the most part the locals seem satisfied sustaining themselves on Chipotle. But what if they dare venture to another part of town? Certainly, their curiosity must make them hungry for something slightly more authentic. Well with Caramba's in town, they must not feel like they have to. This place is a parody of every obscure "bertos" I've stumbled into on an empty stomach. The music is all in Spanish, and there's some good ol' futbol on TV. The cashier was eager to explain away any menu item, as if the usual clientele couldn't tell their chilaquiles from an enchilada. Jajaja. Anyways, I ordered the fundido, because I figured their specialty was more...Tex Mex. It wasn't too appealing, essentially a fried burrito topped with generous amounts of an interesting cream cheese sauce. I washed it down with a fountain drink, but then I spied a sign...they charge a quarter for refills. That's not much at all, but not even Taco Bell does that--why should they? Out of defiance, I tossed my cup and just ordered a margarita. $3.25 seemed like a steal, I was excited to have one with my breakfast. I didn't mind it coming out of a fountain, but it was incredibly strong! Stronger than any margarita I've had in a restaurant. But, it was still worth it. Apparently, their specialty is the cheese crisp, the more complex of them branded "Mexican pizza". I saw some being ordered, and I wasn't the slightest bit impressed, especially with tortillas that tasted like they came from the Fry's next door. Personally, I don't think Carambas deserves the popularity it has. The food is middle-of-the-road, and their prices the same amount as a dozen places you could eat breakfast across the value. Nothing special about their salsas or tortillas, which is alarming enough. However, it was very clean, the staff was swift and polite, and they have adult beverages. It's okay for a nice, quiet breakfast.
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(4)Antiquity S.
Their carne asada burros are just plain awesome, and love their rolled tacos, too. I have tried almost their entire menu, and have always had a good meal. They are clean and fast, too. The Glendale Ave location is just as good.
(5)M T.
I love their stuffed chicken quesadillas!! That's what I get every time! They have really strong margaritas too for less than $5! They added the bar seating area so it's more restaurant feel rather than fast food place. My friends have ordered things like burritos, fajitas, enchiladas and tacos and they always say how good their food was. I love their chips too as its thin and crispy but not salty.
(4)M G.
One of our favorite restaurant .you know when your order a taco its going to be a taco not some chef's idea of a taco. My favorites are the shredded beef. Fresh grated cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and savory beef, and yes the taco shell is freshly fried not one of the package kind. The prices are fair and don't break the bank account. It's a great family restaurant
(5)Yolanda G.
Food is okay, but when you order five meals to go you expect that salsa would be considered complementary, however it's not and when you ask for it they give you this tiny little container that holds a teaspoon or two, and if you ask for a bigger container they say no you need to purchase it. Sometimes it's the small stuff that sets you apart from the rest and in this case the food is not much different than the rest and the service is all together less than good...
(2)Cyril P.
Disgusting and expensive. I got a combination plate enchilada (one shrimp and one chicken). The enchilada was a soggy mess! The beans were so old looking and dark brown. The taste was even worse. I had one bite and wanted to throw up. I didn't eat anymore of it and tossed it soon after.
(1)Christine P.
Im not gonna lie, I freakin love this place. Lolz Their chip and salsas is amazing, andddd rhey have different kind of salsas for you to choose as well. My vegetarian chimhunga was perfect. The texture to it was heaven in my mouth. But they slapped on wayyyy too much sour cream. Orher than that, I like this place.
(4)Angelia M.
The food is good but they have the best margaritas in town. Prices are very reasonable.
(4)Kyli K.
I've been coming here for years! This is my favorite Mexican place in the valley. The best salsa ever. Convenient locations. Super fast. Every thing I've ever ordered is great :)
(5)Char L.
Americanized Mexican food. It's a-ok when sometimes you just want that type of cuisine. Prices are all very reasonable and portions are good sized. There's a huge outdoor patio area and a "cantina" area that had more of a bar feel. There's also interior seating in a no frills fast food environment.
(3)Sargis N.
I like coming to this place. It's bright inside with good amount of seats. Has a couple TVs and Bar. I've only orders the Carna Asada burrito. They give you chips for free which is nice and they have a good salsa bar. The salsas are good I just wished it was a little bit more tasty and different. The music just kills me I know it's a Mexican place so they put Spanish songs or whatever but I just don't like it while I'm trying to enjoy my meal. They can put some Instrumental music or something like that from the Spanish country. Also the workers are very bad with customer service. Not one time do they ask you anything which is very bad. That's why it's a 4 star.
(4)Pepper T.
Caramba isn't the Best or most Authentic Mexican Food but it is a Budget Family Friendly Place that happens to serve some seriously VERY strong $3.75 Margaritas. (I think they were $3.75) It's casual as you order at the counter, seat yourself and wait for your number to be called. They also serve breakfast items all day and all your Mexi Favorites. Caramba is a better alternative to Taco Bell or Chipolte and offers a large patio and is one of the better fast casual Mexican Restaurants in the immediate area. Many Caramba locations are in the area.
(2)Josh K.
Yuck. Had a "carnitas" burrito. More like stewed, watery pork in a less-than-passable tortilla. My friend had the chicken and steak tacos. All I can say is BLECH. Made with something like American shredded cheese and then possibly deep fried; Jack In The Box makes better tacos. On another note, all the trash bins were overflowing. Nice touch (sarcastically said) to a less than spectacular burrito and taco experience.
(2)Megan J.
You know, for Phoenix, it's not too bad for Mexican food. While our car was broken down, we walked over here and decided on the quesadilla. WOW! It's gigantic. And I didn't think of taking a pic. And not too bad! Nice and cheesy with chicken and sour cream/guac. It had other stuff in it too I just can't remember. They have a great outdoor seating area and prices are pretty decent. But, it was just missing that Cali flavor that only Cali knows. I just can't give it better than a 3.
(3)April H.
The only good thing about this place is their cheap, super-strong margaritas and it's close enough for us to ride our bikes to. Otherwise it's the same menu as all the 'Berto's restaurants and Mixteca. I'm sure they all use the same food distributor too. I don't get why it's consistently busy.
(2)Kelly P.
If I could give this "0" this would receive this! I stopped in here last night because I am always seeing how crowded it is, surely that must mean the food must be good, right? Not always the case. I ordered the shrimp burrito and I still do not know what it was that I was served. While it had the outside appearance of a burrito, the inside was far from it. It was like street taco meets Asian flare; what I do know, was not a shrimp burrito. Inside was cabbage, grilled onions, grilled green peppers, diced tomatoes and shrimp. And the taste? The shrimp didn't taste "right" and creamy sauce with caramelized onions and green peppers just did not mix. This was my first and last experience
(1)Jessica M.
This is one of my absolute favorite mexican food restaurants. My family has been eating at the original location about once a week since 1997 of 1998. We now go to all the locations, just depends on where we are in the valley. There has not been a thing on the menu that I have tried that I did not love. If you are looking for fresh, fast mexican food this is definitely worth the stop. My favorite is a bean and cheese burro and a beef taco.
(5)Blanca C.
Tastes like microwave Mexican food, not so good. Sucks I had to pay $15 to find that out. Hopefully next time I visit the food will taste alot fresher than what they claim to sell
(2)Jon S.
shame on you Arrowhead ..worse possible mexican food in our area. Went today because I wanted to give it one last shot..Swing and a Miss..!! asked one of the guys behind the counter for chips..He wanted me to go back to the end of the line when the chip baskets were 8 steps away..and that GIANT burro they advertise only weighs that much because its 6 tortillas dosed in enchilada sauce..you need a search warrant to find any meat..SERVICE is bad..food is worse...
(1)Deborah C.
Amazing bartender Jake will take of you with yummy food and great drinks. The mojito is the best!
(5)Katrina L.
Oh no.. I've been waiting for my order for more than 15 minutes. I understand it was busy but they've been calling numbers 29, 30 & 31 those people who are eating in the restaurant (my number was 26 and it's to go) They should prioritize orders that are to go. I ordered carnitas and it was not what i expected. I paid $8 something and I didn't even finish it. I should have just ordered crispy tacos on the safe side.
(3)Adam P.
This is not my first time to carambas. It is an easy stop at any of the locations. This one at 67 and bell is clean and the staff is friendly. I usually order the giant caramba it's the most bang for the buck. It is the same every time I order it and I appreciate consistency. I came with a friend who ordered some other burrito that pales in comparison to the giant caramba and it was only 50 cents less. Needless to say he left hungry while I dined on the kings feast. It's now 5 hours later and I'm still full. I'll bet next time he will go big or just go home.
(4)Debbie D.
Cannot get enough of this place! We come here a minimum of once a month but usually more like once or twice a week. Paul, the owner is such a sweet man who always greets us with a smile. The staff is very nice. The food is outstanding. Love it. Love it. Love it.
(5)Pearsey P.
I have eaten here twice. The first time I got that salad thing with the radishes and cold shredded beef. Salpicon or something like that. I just told the guy I was looking for a salad, and he recommended it. It was very fresh with generous sour cream and guacamole. The guac was actually made out of avocados. None of that fake "avocado spread" nonsense. Plenty of meat on that thing. Was happy with the food and price. The second time, my BF got takeout for us. He got the spinach enchiladas, and I got the shrimp burrito. Once again, we were very happy with the food and price. My burrito had lots of shrimp and fresh, crunchy veggies inside with a great sauce. I remember that the burrito was $8, and the enchiladas were $5.
(5)Sunny Joy B.
***No bueno. The spinach enchiladas I didnt 'peso' much for, came out looking like Enchiladas Benedict. I dont know what was on top, but it appeared to be poached eggs. My friend paid for the meal and I was trying to be courtesy and eat some of it. Little did I know I would be vomiting chunky spinach 3 hours later. I ate corn nuts, carmel corn and even pasta with Alfredo sauce AFTER I ate at Caramba but none of that came out when I spewed. How does that occur? Only the spinach and cheese from yummy Caramba was left floating in the porcelain bowl.
(1)Tim S.
This place is the real deal! I love traveling to the southwest US, so i can dine on authentic food like this! Service was fast, and portions were MASSIVE.
(4)Erin B.
I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE. Their carne asada burrito is the best I've had in the valley! I love it that you don't have to pay extra for the guacamole on the burrito!! And they have fantastic pico de gallo as well! Great for a quick lunch or dinner...and I just realized they serve breakfast too! Breakfast served ALL DAY, at that! My friends even had their wedding rehearsal dinner here 2 years ago! Excellent and efficient service, no long line, happy man at the register...makes for a great place to eat!
(5)Jason V.
The patio is always crowded, even when it's 115 degrees outside. It's crowded because every seat inside the restaurant is taken. They have misters out there, but they don't really work too well. What is it then, that convinces throngs of West siders to endure the blasting heat and sun beating down on them? A $3.25 margarita that tastes great and will knock you on your ass.
(4)Rosa T.
Shrimp cocktails and margaritas!!!! Hands down! The best in this side of town and the guys working here have the best customer service!
(5)James G.
The chicken and shrimp tacos are really good. They also have a good variety of fresh salsas that had great flavor. I've been coming to Carambas for years and have never been let down.
(5)M B.
Favorite place to go have Mexican Food. Love the food but be careful of the margaritas. They will sneak up on you if you aren't careful. I recommend stopping at 2 :) Juan and the crew are awesome and they have a great patio!!!
(5)Francess W.
My favorite quick Mexican lunch. The giant carambola is the best value ever. I eat here twice a week for lunch with people from work. They are quick and the food is great. The only annoying thing is they are kind of skimpy with the salsa. I hate those little jars that you can put 1 chips worth in. Highly recommend
(4)Simon S.
I had a bad experience here. I found hair in my food. Went I went to bring it to the attention of management a 20 something year old "mgr" was at the front register. All I got from his was a bad attitude and him saying "did you ever stop to consider that the hair is yours?" That would be hard seeing that the hair I found was black. I do not have black hair. The numerous cooks and people that they have working behind the counter have black hair. Needless to say I will never patronize this establishment ever again. The "mgr" completely ruined any chance of recovery and his attitude was absolutely horrible.
(1)Taric W.
In the working class areas of Phoenix, one can spy a small Mexican eatery every hundred yards. A tortillera here, a taqueria there...blindfold me and send me to Maryvale, my stomach will lead my feet to menudo in mere minutes. But here on 67th & Bell, they don't seem too keen on ubiquitous Latin fare. This is middle class, soccer mom territory, and for the most part the locals seem satisfied sustaining themselves on Chipotle. But what if they dare venture to another part of town? Certainly, their curiosity must make them hungry for something slightly more authentic. Well with Caramba's in town, they must not feel like they have to. This place is a parody of every obscure "bertos" I've stumbled into on an empty stomach. The music is all in Spanish, and there's some good ol' futbol on TV. The cashier was eager to explain away any menu item, as if the usual clientele couldn't tell their chilaquiles from an enchilada. Jajaja. Anyways, I ordered the fundido, because I figured their specialty was more...Tex Mex. It wasn't too appealing, essentially a fried burrito topped with generous amounts of an interesting cream cheese sauce. I washed it down with a fountain drink, but then I spied a sign...they charge a quarter for refills. That's not much at all, but not even Taco Bell does that--why should they? Out of defiance, I tossed my cup and just ordered a margarita. $3.25 seemed like a steal, I was excited to have one with my breakfast. I didn't mind it coming out of a fountain, but it was incredibly strong! Stronger than any margarita I've had in a restaurant. But, it was still worth it. Apparently, their specialty is the cheese crisp, the more complex of them branded "Mexican pizza". I saw some being ordered, and I wasn't the slightest bit impressed, especially with tortillas that tasted like they came from the Fry's next door. Personally, I don't think Carambas deserves the popularity it has. The food is middle-of-the-road, and their prices the same amount as a dozen places you could eat breakfast across the value. Nothing special about their salsas or tortillas, which is alarming enough. However, it was very clean, the staff was swift and polite, and they have adult beverages. It's okay for a nice, quiet breakfast.
(3)Group P.
Had 2, 2 tacos combos and 1coke, $18.94!!!! What are these people thinking? Are they joking? It's unreal how these restaurants keep ripping people off, 4 tacos for almost $20 dollars, unreal, this shouldn't be over $12 dollars, if you are unable to provide food at a reasonable price, close and do something else, bc the end will be the same
(1)Harkeet C.
It's a simple order at the window, pay, take a seat, wait for your number to be called, and eat system. Portions are big, food taste Mexican- American, and good prices. I would consider this an upscale Taco Bell. The cashier was very informative and helpful. He had some good recommendations. They have a great selection for the free salsa bar. Free nachos are always good. I got the carne Asada tacos which were good. I also went for the tamales which were pretty authentic. Save room for dessert bc the fried ice cream is pretty legit. I was overall satisfied. Nothing out of the ordinary and nothing negative hence only 4 stars.
(4)Sanford R.
I had a bad experience here, so I don't think I will be returning to a Caramba restaurant again. When I went my food was alright. It wasn't very good, but I didn't think it was too bad either. What really turned me off was that one of my friends that went along with me found a bee in her meal. When she took it to the worker he told her it wasn't a bee, but an olive. He finally gave her a new one after trying to unsuccessfully convince her that it was an olive. It was definitely an insect. It bugged me that he didn't even take responsibility for it. After that I didn't really finish my meal, because all I could think about was the bee in my friend's dinner.
(1)Mark S.
The cheapest, most tasteless mexican food I've ever had. Very greasy, horrible cheese.
(1)Deanna R.
Carambas has the best red chile in my opinion! The food is excellent and prepared quick enough. It is fresh, tasty, and a fantastic value. I highly recommend getting flour chips plain and using that to dip in salsa and beans, so yummy!
(5)Steph R.
Terrible customer service. Cashier got order wrong then had to argue with her to change it from regular burrito to giant caramba. She should've just fixed her mistake. Then she charged me 50 cents to get my horchata without ice. It was bad enough that want a quarter for a soda refill. I'm being nickled and dimed and I don't like it. Won't be going back.
(1)Rico I.
Let me start by saying i thought this place blew. big chunks. However, my wife, being the native Arizonan LOOOVES it. Thus, i would have to endure many unsatisfying dinners here while she delighted in mini chimis and bean and cheese burrito. I tried in vain to find ANYTHING on the menu i could tolerate. Any combination of food, be it chicken (always dry), steak (horrible, the kind of steak that is grade D, but edible) was awful and the ground beef? You know where i am going here. .25 for refills? What kind of communist/socialist refill-depriving monsters run this place? And then, like moses parting the sea, the Taco Al Pastor arrived. Served traditionally, with cilantro, chopped onion and a lime wedge, tender adobo marinated pork and proper non cold tortillas. My advice? scrap the whole menu, and just serve Al Pastor. Get a spit outside on your patio and make them 100% authentic. Until then, i now can actually eat something on their menu, and its magical. Perhaps, this is what my wife feels with the mini chimis she so loves...naturally, i think they are dry, unimaginative and bland. Stick with the Al Pastors. You won't be disappointed.
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