El Carnalito
7.5 • Mexican restaurant
Small Mexican restaurant offers authentic dishes with unbeatable prices in Manhattan. The menu includes carnitas with skin and cartilage and popular tamales. Cash-only policy shapes the straightforward, no-frills experience.
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"The Mexican food's carnitas came with skin and cartilage."
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Good to know
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Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends to avoid long waits.
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Expect a wait time of 30-60 minutes during peak dinner hours.
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Credit cards are accepted, but cash is preferred for smaller orders.
1396 2nd Ave, New York, New York, United States
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