Valetta Taylor
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I just had brunch at Carnitas #2 in Prospect Heights, and WOW—the food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Chilaquiles with three over-medium eggs and skirt steak, and it was so much food that I had to bring half home (which I’m already excited to enjoy later). The sauce was absolute perfection—so flavorful that I didn’t even want to add the extra spicy sauces they offered.
My waitress, Julie, was outstanding—truly as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She was kind, attentive, and so helpful. The entire staff made me feel genuinely welcome. As a Houston Texan spending time here in Chicago, it was such a joy to experience that warm, home-style hospitality.
The atmosphere was inviting, the people were wonderful, and the food was perfect. This is definitely the kind of place you want to stop into after church for brunch, or honestly, for lunch, dinner, or breakfast any day. I’ll absolutely be returning.
✨ Highly recommend—check this place out! ✨
… moreD. Vázquez
Carnitas El Paisa Alegre is a great Mexican restaurant for dine-in, breakfast or catering. The carnitas are incredibly tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection — you can taste the care in every bite. Whether you’re dining in for breakfast or ordering for a catered event, the food is consistently delicious and generously portioned.
The customer service truly stands out: warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. You can tell this is a proud, family-owned business that values its community and customers. If you’re looking for authentic carnitas, great breakfast options, and reliable catering with amazing service, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend!
… moreNatalia Reyes
We had visited this restaurant once before and really enjoyed the food, so we decided to come back with a group of five. Unfortunately, this time, the experience was quite disappointing. The food was bland and lacked flavor, and everything needed a bit of seasoning. To top it off, the service was not great. Our waiter seemed quite aggressive and was inattentive, even though we were the only table on the floor. We were really hoping for a better experience. And keep in mind automatic tip is for 6 people or more, usually, it was already added to the bill
… moreana figueroa
The food here is flavorful and absolutely delicious! If you’ve tried their Carnitas, Chicharrón and/or Barbacoa you’ll love their new breakfast menu!! Here are some of the plates we tried from their breakfast menu and it hit the spot 10/10
The atmosphere is super friendly and I will definitely be coming back for more!
… moreMichael Gillette
Waitresses were nice and efficient as well as the kitchen staff. In town from Michigan on our 7 year anniversary and they gave us a complimentary dessert. Only mentioned it to our Waitress once and the whole staff showed appreciation. The food was top notch, the flavors are delicious and genuine recipes so if you had a bad experience here i blame you lol. All in all an awesome experience and staff, cant wait to come back rather it be enjoying Illinois or passing through from Wisconsin
… moreJimmy G
The team is always nice, very welcoming especially Yuliana. Place is busy always which is a good sign. Service orientated always trying their best to welcome you the moment you walk in and feel appreciated.
The El Pastor and Carnitas are up there with the best I have had in a long, long time.
… moreida sanchez
1st time we were so excited to try this place . 3 pm place was empty so we expected great hot food and service . Well we got good service but our tacos were already cooked waiting for a buyer they were dry burned and cold . we were so disappointed. We don’t return food. And won’t return they only get us one time . DISAPPOINTED.
… moreMalena Mkavazam
The people’s is very friendly!!place is super clean.
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… moreFrancis Pak
Great place to get authentic tasting food. Portions are also huge and I always come out of here with food coma.
… moreSimon
Carnitas tacos are amazing here I recommend anyone who wants Carnitas to come and get one or two tacos and enjoy it because it’s totally worth it
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