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“We all got a medium carne en su jugo (which is what they are known for) and it was very tasty and FRESH!” in 41 reviews
“Of course fast service as advertised and everything was fresh at the same time.” in 19 reviews
“You can't come to GDL without visiting this local favorite.” in 5 reviews
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- Takao M.Los Angeles, CA591023639Feb 19, 2024
There are more locations now but the ambience here it feels different and more traditional.
Service is very attentive and fast.
Food is simple but tasty, and it does come to you very quickly. The courtesy beans, onions and chips are a nice touch!
I come here every time that I'm visiting GDL.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Servando O.Guadalupe Victoria, Mexico12333Jan 6, 2024
Holly Guacamole!
Listed in the TasteAtlas Awards 23/24, as one of the 100 most iconic restaurants in the world, Karnes Garibaldi was worth our visit. The original restaurant, on Garibaldi street, is famous for its fast service. Before we sat down we were received with a "los estábamos esperando" salute--we were waiting for you, guys.
We were offered immediately a dish of fried beans with corn, the house courtesy, and a choice of three different dishes: guacamole, melted cheese, and quesadillas. We ordered guacamole, a medium and a large dish of carne en su jugo--the house specialty--and soft drinks. My partner's dish came right away, but mine took a while to come. So long it took, that we asked for it again.
The atmosphere was relaxed: a few couples and whole families. Not a foreigner in sight (this was a Saturday afternoon). The place was full and the carne en su jugo was delightful.
When time came to leave, we ordered the check. We noticed they charged us the soft drinks but only one carne en su jugo. They had forgotten to charge for my dish. I called the waitress to inform her of the missing item. After more than ten minutes, she handed us back the new check and... again it was missing my dish!
We called on a second waiter and, after more than 10 additional minutes, the third bill arrived and it had my dish in it! All in all waiting for the check took longer than getting our dishes. We were on our way home talking about how they managed to make money, charging us less for our food, when we realized that: they never charged us for the guacamole!
We laughed and this time we didn't turn around and insisted on paying for our holly guacamole!Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Stephen J.San Francisco, CA364610Apr 18, 2024
The fastest service in the world, plus the food there is amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting GDL.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aug 4, 2023
This was an amazing breakfast. We arrived just after opening so it was pretty quiet and the waiter was super fast and helpful. The food and drinks were delicious and portioned perfectly. There are different sizes of the carne en su jugo, I suggest ordering more than you think you can eat because it's that food. The endless tortillas were also fantastic.
The little candies that came with the check at the end were great too.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 49122477Sep 21, 2022
Heard this place serves you so quick you'll be mind blown, and, I was. We were a group of 5 and got our food within 2 minutes of ordering. Pretty crazy! Lol
Server brought us 2 appetizers of beans with corn and tortilla chips and it was a good combination.
We all got a medium carne en su jugo (which is what they are known for) and it was very tasty and FRESH!
Hand made tortillas were a great addition to the food.
Great place to recommend in Guadalajara.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 1 - Tom O.Henderson, NV8460103Feb 21, 2023
While I'm GDL had to try carne en su jugo. Was the first time for this gringo to try it, so was ignorant to the quality of certain places. I know KB is popular so came here. Loved it!!! People tell me there are better places so I'll try them eventually but KB did not disappoint in the slightest.
Of course fast service as advertised and everything was fresh at the same time. Very cool experience and tasty.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Alex R.Delhi, CA801649Apr 4, 2023Updated review
As a child was a family staple.
Guadalajara hits different, make it happen or don't live the experience.
Good level hype, and also ask for the craft beer
Cheers GuadalajaraHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Apr 3, 2023Previous reviewAs a child was a family staple.
Guadalajara hits different, make it happen or don't live the experience.
Good level hype, and also ask for the craft beer
Cheers Guadalajara! - Lilian B.Downey, CA03744Jul 22, 2023
Quick service, good carnes en su jugo. Beans with corn and Horchata were good too. I do wish they would have added the cebolla tatemada in the bowl for flavor. Had to wait around for waiter for some time to ask for it. By the time it finally came I was done with food.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Luis C.National City, San Diego, CA7594Feb 24, 2023
Muy rica la carne en su jugo. El queso y Los frijoles son lo máximo! El
Personal muy atentoHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Victoria H.San Francisco, CA034Jul 21, 2023
Very fast service! The carne en su jugo was delicious. We loved the quesadillas as well. The bean/corn dip for chips was amazing!
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