El Carbonero in Graham

517 W Elm St, Graham, NC 27253-2156, Graham

Overview

Cuisine
  • Latin
  • Central American
  • Mexican
  • Spanish
  • Soutd American

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

Review

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El Carbonero
JC
Jose Corujo
google
03.29.2024
5/5

The food is exceptional, and the 5 stars is for the food itself. The atmosphere is very lunchtime casual. This a local small restaurant that serves Salvadorian food. The only inconvenience is that they are cash only, so be prepared, no credit or debit cards accepted. But, like I said, the food is well worth it.

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Omar Hernandez
google
07.18.2018
5/5

Food & price is great. Have improved since last time I went (2013 ish)

El Carbonero
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William Lambe
google
07.06.2018
4/5

Good food and service.

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dawn lixl
google
07.04.2018
5/5

Best Carne Asada I’ve ever had in my experience of eating out!!!The steak is an actual ribeye steak, something that would be hard to find in a steak restaurant! Their food is cooked to order which means it is prepared Fresh and to your liking! The service is fabulous and they focus on the quality of their food! If I could give it 10 stars I would! Find this place and enjoy the best Authentic food you’ll ever have!!!!

El Carbonero
OV
Oscar Vasquez
google
06.23.2018
5/5

Cozy and very welcome place, excellent food and price (just bring $cash$ , that's the only bad thing!!) They should improve it to gain more costumers.

El Carbonero
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GX1 Maurice Cunningham
google
06.08.2018
5/5

While cruising by Burlington on I-40, my group decided on a pitstop at a non-chain restaurant.   Important -- The menu has a Salvadoran style. Our eating experience was wonderful. Good food, one of us even had a vegetarian setup. The atmosphere is cozy. The staff is friendly in spite of our non-Hispanic ethnicities. Be sure to have cash: they do not accept plastic. Highly recommended; tell your friends.

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lil lil
google
05.11.2018
1/5

Bad service and takes to long to get orders do not recommend

El Carbonero
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Myra Shockley
google
04.22.2018
5/5

Was delicious, authentic, and a Hispanic favorite. They also speak English for gringos like me

El Carbonero
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Georgia V
google
02.17.2018
5/5

Friendly staff and great service !! Food is amazing

El Carbonero
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Russ Frazier
google
02.08.2018
4/5

Wow, homemade Salvadoran pupusas! Had the queso and ayote con queso. So good. The tomato sauce and mild curtido was homemade, as well as the habanero sauce they put out on the table. It's excellent, home cooked food, at a reasonable price. A comfortable, cozy place.

El Carbonero
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Cassandra Garrison
google
01.26.2018
5/5

I love their Pupusa’s and Chicken Parmesan !! Friendly service! Large portions!

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Chuck Shepherd
google
01.22.2018
4/5

Try it, you will like it. Good food. Good people.

El Carbonero
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santiago betancur
google
11.06.2017
5/5

My girlfriend who is American is in love with this place! She loves the food here! I've been here several times and the food has been great. There is a new owner and the staff seems to be happier, food taste even better than before, and the owner is so friendly! I recommend this place for some great food but also for their Popusas!!

El Carbonero
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David L Gibson
google
11.02.2017
5/5

Went there for a second time, the Pupusa's are incredibly delicious. They have a large variety of dishes to choose from as well.

El Carbonero
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cheryl thompson
google
10.17.2017
5/5

Delicious!!! Definitely worth trip. Don't be in a rush as the tempo is very relaxed and laid back. Food and service is outstanding!

El Carbonero
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Latoya Irving
google
09.04.2017
5/5

The service was quick and the food was excellent!

El Carbonero
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Brian Conlon
google
08.27.2017
5/5

Excellant tasting food, friendly service at reasonable prices. I would recommend you give them a try, if you can find a place to sit, it was pretty full the day I was there, and I can understand why.

El Carbonero
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Homero Ramirez
google
08.02.2017
5/5

Food is great, servers are nice, but once they deliver your order they just disappear...But as I said, food is just GREAT!

El Carbonero
MC
Mario Camacho
google
07.10.2017
5/5

Great pupusas, excellent service, great food, great people.

El Carbonero
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Barry Lane
google
07.02.2017
5/5

Cozy, homey, welcoming atmosphere. GREAT food and fantastic staff. Highly recommended!

El Carbonero
MD
Margorie De Paz Gomez
google
06.11.2017
5/5

Very good food good clean best pollo al la plancha

El Carbonero
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Jawad Khan
google
05.10.2017
5/5

Great food; very authenticfriendly staff.. Highly recommend.

El Carbonero
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Daniel Martinez Perez
google
04.21.2017
4/5

Good food service could be better

El Carbonero
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Kedwin Guillen
google
04.11.2017
5/5

Fried plantains with butter cream ! Great place to visit, delicious homemade food.

El Carbonero
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Benson Kirkman
google
04.10.2017
5/5

Service was great, portions were ample, and we had a tasty meal.

El Carbonero
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Cisco Vera
google
04.02.2017
5/5

New owners. Thankfully, it seems recipes and techniques were successfully passed on. With almost all new staff, the food was a great as ever. This continues to be my favorite restaurant in Burlington. Bring cash as they don't accept plastic.

El Carbonero
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Jim F
google
03.27.2017
5/5

The best Papusas I've ever eaten and maduros cooked to perfection. The chicken tamale was really light. Lunch for two with beverage was under $20. Unbelievable!

El Carbonero
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irma alberto
google
03.20.2017
2/5

My server was nice but the food wasn’t the best did not enjoy the rice or beans at all , the horchata wasn’t the best either had to much cinnamon in the bottom. Only thing I did enjoy was the pupusas I would go back for those.

El Carbonero
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Francisco Oliveira
google
01.14.2017
4/5

Tasteful food, simple and cozy environment. Only comply with the service, main course was served before the appetizers, but they were very gentle and recognized the mistake.

El Carbonero
JK
Joyce K
google
01.07.2017
5/5

The food is always made fresh. The service is always fast and friendly.They used to only take cash but now they do accept cards. Don't forget, they're closed on Tuesdays.

El Carbonero
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Luci Montero
google
11.15.2016
3/5

I Luke they breakfast the popusas good flavor

El Carbonero
QB
QueenCoco Brown
google
10.20.2016
5/5

After a hard day at work, I decided to stop in at the restaurant to try out the food. Amazing food...I ordered the papusas (chicken/cheese and pork/cheese). Absolutely delicious. Even my picky 5 year old daughter enjoyed it. I also ordered the Yuca con chicharon....OMG...It was absolutely delicious. Quality food...Friendly and amazing staff...Just 10+ stars all the way around. I will definitely be back...

El Carbonero
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Jocelynn Dotson
google
09.25.2016
5/5

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! There has always been great food here, but now they have new management/owners and the service is AMAZING! Wonderful pupusas and typical El Salvadorean cuisine. If you are ever in the Burlington/ Graham area this is a MUST!

El Carbonero
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Elsie Moss-Vasquez
google
09.06.2016
5/5

Authentic Salvadoran food! I drive 40 miles to get their pupusas. I have tried different dishes and they are all amazing.

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Charlotte Rivera
google
09.01.2016
4/5

Great food, with great service! The food was made in a timely manner and it was delicious!

El Carbonero
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Walter Escobar
google
08.22.2016
5/5

Awsome central american food

El Carbonero
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Soliet Valle
google
08.14.2016
5/5

Great Salvadorian food in town, they only accept cash 💵, and great variety of food. It gets full on weekends and on weekdays they got specials. Now accepting credit cards!

El Carbonero
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Marcos Marti
google
07.07.2016
5/5

Always great food and great service... Great go to place in Burlington.

El Carbonero
DP
Debbie Pierce
google
06.16.2016
5/5

Grea tdd food and prices

El Carbonero
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Irma Alberto
google
06.15.2016
2/5

My server was nice but the food wasn’t the best did not enjoy the rice or beans at all , the horchata wasn’t the best either had to much cinnamon in the bottom. Only thing I did enjoy was the pupusas I would go back for those.

El Carbonero
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Nichole Bravo
google
05.16.2016
5/5

The BEST queso pupusas I've ever had!!

El Carbonero
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claudia caro
google
04.24.2016
5/5

Great salvadorean food!

El Carbonero
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jorge velazquez
google
03.10.2016
5/5

Great food and great service

El Carbonero
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Peggy Lane
google
03.04.2016
5/5

True Salvadoran cuisine, and very affordable. The staff treat you like family! Try the papusas!

El Carbonero
NW
Niceburn's Way
google
02.16.2016
4/5

Good authentic el Salvadorian food.

El Carbonero
DI
Dyani Ince
google
02.16.2016
4/5

Had a good day to eat. But a bad day to sit in while they were cutting onions in an open kitchen. 2 people had to leave for 10-15 minutes before finally coming in to eat their food. And I was one of them. Luckily this only happened once... to me.

El Carbonero
AR
Adeeda007 RDHFL
google
02.01.2016
5/5

The food is amazing. Every. Time. And I honestly haven't seen any place that cares as much about the presentation of their dishes either! I am NOT one to take pics of my food to share on social media, but they made me want to! You can see (and taste) that they care about what they serve.

El Carbonero
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Angela Oliver
google
01.26.2016
3/5

First time trying Salvadorian food ... the chicken had great seasoning and was good with the sauce. My husbands steak was even better and the beans were awesome!

El Carbonero
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Lisa Tellez
google
01.16.2016
4/5

The food is good . It only takes cash.

El Carbonero
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Esequiel Lagunas
google
01.01.2016
4/5

Excellent service and authentic food.

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