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Carolina’s North

Cuisine: Mexican

Neighborhood: North Phoenix

2126 E. Cactus Rd., AZ, 85022 Map It
602-275-8231

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A second location of this legendary Valley restaurant, Carolina’s has a cult following for its out-of-this-world homemade tortillas. Folks line up to gorge on green corn tamales, enchiladas, red machaca burros and, on weekends, menudo. Breakfast burros are another delicious treat.

Best Of Phoenix® Awards
  • 2023 Best Tortillas
  • 2014 Best Tortillas
  • 2013 Best Breakfast Burritos
  • 2009 Best Tortillas
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