Los Carnales Mexican Food 2131 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

"TLDR; a bit of a pricey taco shop that doesn't hold to that value, but not so egregious that I wouldn't recommend coming here. Definitely good if you're looking for some homemade Mexican food on your way home. The vibes and food are exactly what you'd want out of a small taco shop. Not too fancy, just getting right to the good and spicy stuff! They even have a drive-thru window so you can pick up something for the whole family while driving home from a long day! The tacos were pretty big, and I felt decently full after scarfing down 4 of them. The challenge is they're a little pricey for what you get. The meat (carnitas and carne) is kinda seasoned, but is pretty dry. Usually comparably priced places have some marinade on the meat. That adds not only juiciness but also a good, noticeable flavor. Unfortunately, that's not the case here, which again is totally fine for a small taco shop, but not for a place that's this expensive. The portion isn't bad for the price, I was just left wishing there was some juice (and flavor) still on the meat. Overall not a bad place at all, and recommend checking it out for sure. Just understand going in that the value isn't fully there."

"Amazing tacos, the carnitas were perfectly cooked, crispy and flavorful. Carne asada was awesome , fresh pico and guacamole. Look at the size of the perfectly grilled jalapeño that came with my tacos! The owner was super friendly. Definitely will be coming back"

"The carne asada fries are very good and fresh! The quesadilla was my favorite part of the meal! Hot, juicy and so so tasty! It's also super big! Horchata was also one of the best I've ever had. Prices are normal. Can't wait to go back!"