Carnitas El Barranco

Forgive me Lord, I can’t keep this place a secret anymore.
What was once The Pitt Grill has now become Carnitas El Barranco. Yes, this is another Mexican establisment in Oak Cliff but let me be the first to tell you HELLS YES, it’s definitely worth trying. Every experience here has been amazing. I dare not admit the number of times I’ve visited.
If you want a homemade Mexican dish that will leave your stomach and wallet full after every visit, you need to stop at Carnitas El Barranco for lunch.
The salsa here is some of the best I’ve ever had. It’s always fresh, warm, and doesn’t quite hit you until you’ve had about 15 chips. Be sure to save room for your actual meal because the chips are covered in some sort of seasoning that keeps you craving for more.
The breakfast items are absolutely amazing. The portions are huge and served in these classy plates. Well sometimes I get the boring white dish but every now and then I’ll get this really classy dish.
The chile rellenos are to die for. In fact, the chile rellenos are similar to the ones that a family friend makes! So you mean I don’t have to make up an excuse to throw a party so that this family friend will make chile rellenos? Grrreat. Plus it’s a special on the lunch menu (Wednesdays? Fridays? I forget).
The customer service is great too. The manager is always around and is such a friendly guy. In fact, during one visit he didn’t charge for a plate because the restaurant didn’t have all the ingredients to make what I had originally requested.
I think I spend an average of $ 7.00 every time I visit, it’s even been down to $ 4.00 if I stick with the gorditas. Chips and Salsa, Gorditas, Warm Tortillas! $ 4.00? You better believe it.
Forgive me dear Lord baby Jesus, lying there in your ghost manger, just looking at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learning about shapes and colors.
*Sign of the cross*