Reviews for Carnitas Don Rafa Restaurant in Crest Hill, IL

Second time I have asked to please, please chop up the meat so it?s edible. I got a palm size solid piece of dry old pork skin,... the cuerito in the carnitas tacos I ordered. Read more

My favorite waitress My favorite Halloween spot My favorite tamales and carnitas My favorite mexican singer tall and thin. Keep... smiling young girl Read more

It's hard to find good carnitas the further you get from the city. I was happy to have found this restaurant closer to me. I... called them and asked them if they sold carnitas per lb. They do and it was 11 something a lb. I purchased 3lbs worth with aside of refried beans. Will feed the family for a couple meals. Are they the best carnitas that I've had? No.. however they werefairly good I would say 7 out of 10. For convenience of distance (me not having to travel to Chicago and back) and getting mycarnitas fix I will for sure be going back. Read more

Was highly recommended.. ordered carnitas and Barbaqua.. Delicious!!! Was abit pricey thou..????

The place is dirty, the carnitas are not good anymore and that skinny dark Hispanic female manager is the worst she steals the... waitresses tips and just gives off a bad vibe ! I think they just need to get new cooks and A better manager and it wouldimprove the place. Read more

Clean place,waitress waiting on us was very nice and friendly. Complimentary chips and salsa was very good,chips warm and... fresh.Salsa had a nice little heat to it. Ordered the carnitas and steamed beef,was very happy.Plentiful and delicious. Oh sogood! The cooked jalapeños made my ears ring. The cold green bean salad is a great side with this meal. Very good fair pricedclean place. Read more

This place is very warm and welcoming, very clean!! Our waitress was great. The food was amazing. Prices are right. Definitely... will be making this one of my spots!!!! Read more

After seeing such a high rating on Google, we wanted to try it. The staff were friendly, but as others have said, don't expect... stellar service. I ordered a chicken taco dinner that came with 3 tacos, rice and beans for around $9 which was reasonablypriced. They only put meat, lettuce and tomato on the tacos, so be prepared to pay an upcharge for cheese if you're into thatkind of thing. Literally my first bite into a taco, was over an inch long, sharp chicken bone. Completely disgusting! Thechicken was what I'm assuming was supposed to be of the shredded variety, but was very fatty and had the consistency of catfood. Parts of it were "blackened" or charred to the point of being so burnt it was nearly impossible to chew, which is why I'massuming whoever assembled these tacos didn't notice the large piece of bone. I dumped all the chicken off the tacos and made myown with the rice and beans. Even my husband who is a human garbage disposal said the chicken was gross. I'm not one to sendfood back, it should be edible the first time it comes out. I've eaten at dozens of restaurants and never nearly swallowed abone. That was our first and last visit. If you decide to go, avoid the chicken. Read more