Carlitos’ Diner is a family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant located in Huntington Beach. Other Mexican restaurants may offer similar services, but we provide you with excellence to ensure your superb experience when visiting YOUR diner, making us the best place to enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Our menu was made thinking on the most classic and popular meals of this Great Nation since its beginning. At the same time, our Mexican restaurant includes a variety of classic Mexican recipes, as well as popular American dishes. This way we guarantee that practically everybody will find something of their taste.
Based on 44 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
18033 Magnolia St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 593-5350
Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Meg Luckhowec
We went because they had a BOGO offer, and were very pleasantly surprised! Service was quick, pleasant, and attentive. The chips were light and crispy (not heavy and greasy), and the salsa was good and spicy. My husband’s carnitas arrived on a huge plate. He loved the very finely chopped cilantro that accompanied the rice. The rice was fluffy with a few veggies mixed in. And he ate all the beans [normally doesnt eat any]! The carnitas were absolutely fantastic! So very good for his meal. I had chicken breast fajitas that arrived steaming with a tantalizing sizzle. They were delicious also. So very good for me. We will be returning!
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Meredith Tinnell
One of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in town. The service was good and the food was awesome. Perfectly seasoned carnitas just melts in your mouth.
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Art Jimenez
Went because we read the reviews and thought why not. Ordered chili verde. Very greasy and if I had 7 pieces of meat that was a lot . Very light on beans snd rice and beans too salty. Plenty of chips and salsa.
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pete f
Wow! What a crazy experience…we got there and ordered some food. One of the items was the lunch special on their bulletin board beef tostada. After a couple bites I couldn’t continue to eat it. The meat tasted closer to cat food than beef and it was filled with cream on top with no salsa. I asked the male/server with long sideburns for salsa and he said he would come back. He never came back and when I told him I wasn’t happy with the tostada (over 70% was left) he said he was still going to charge me and I replied that I wasn’t going to pay for it. He then proceeds to threaten to call the police if I don’t pay for the tostada. I told the guy he could call the Nat’l Guard, but I wasn’t paying for it. After a few minutes of PRETENDING to speak to the police he said we could leave and not pay, but to never to come back. We told him to sleep easy that we’ll never be back here again. P.S. The chicken salad was not fresh as the chicken appeared to be reheated and the ranch dressing was in a small bowl and looked like it had been sitting for a couple hours at least. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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Jon Salazar
Food was good, service was excellent. Decent portions for a good price in a comfortable atmosphere. The burrito was tasty but smaller than I had hoped and the tortilla was kind of thin. Fries were really good.
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Robert Taylor
Food’s pretty good, but they’re bad answering their phone. I like to pick up orders, but they mess them up more regularly than other restaurants. Oftentimes are hard to get on the phone. It’ll just ring with no answer, or go to voicemail, not sure what’s going on. If you’re eating inside I give them a five stars, if you’re picking up I’d give them three.
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Bunny
Amazing service. Amazing food. The Carnitas Tacos were the best OH MY GOD SO GOOD
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Greg Stuck
This is the second diner for this young married couple. I Am not sure of their names but boy I can tell you they know how to cook and give great service! They are very appreciative that you chose their diner and the menu is vast and the quality is the bet. This is a very clean wonderful place to eat that is very well managed. You will not be disappointed.
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Joey Thomas
I’ve been a long time customer for their other location off of Warner. The food here is amazing, very reasonable prices, and friendly and efficient service. Plus this location has alcohol! Visit this place a few times and it’ll quickly become your go to for Mexican food.
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Lynn Bullard
First time here to celebrate a birthday. New name and owners. Wonderful food! Fantastic & very friendly service! Owner made sure my son’s birthday was special. We will be back!!
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