Carmen y Juan: Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Mt Pleasant

The food was fresh and delicious. They make their own nacho chips (complimentary and served hot with fresh salsa). This was a small family owned business and the service was impeccable. One of the owners came over to say hello and to make sure everything was to our liking. Will definitely go back the next time we are in Charleston/ Mt Pleasant!

If I could give this place more stars, I would. Chips. Freshly fried, crisp, and just a little thick. Salsa. Amazing. Guacamole. Amazing. I smashed those before, I thought to even take pictures. Apologies. I had birria tacos. Absolutely freaking delicious. The soup to dip them in... sigh... and that's a very heavenly sigh... my mother had the bistek with chicken. I tried hers also, and I swear to God, that's the most tender and juicy chicken I've ever had in my life! I also ordered a side of rice and beans. Both are awesome. This place wasn't overpriced. I love Mexican food, but this here is on a whole other level, y'all! Best I've ever had hands down! The food was just... you need to go find out. That's all I can say. Every time I come visit my mother, who lives in Goose Creek, we make at least one trip to Carmen y Juan. ALWAYS DELICIOUS. Today was no different. Back again and delicious as always! Mother had the Bistek, and I the Chilequiles.

The food was fresh, authentic, and delicious. Good portions. 5 person group, and everyone loved their food. They have indoor and outdoor seating, we sat outside, it was a cute area. Our waitstaff was helpful and nice. We would definitely go back.

The food was amazing and tasted very fresh! Def recommend the street tacos!! The salsa was also very impressive it had great flavor and chips were crispy and not too salty!

I don’t do many reviews but this place was to good not to! Homemade everything especially chips and tortillas! The salsa was amazing and so was the guacamole this is my new favorite Mexican restaurant in MTP

Chips and salsa were great! But… Enchiladas were not good. No seasoning or flavor and I didn’t eat much of it because it was just bland, even with the salsa on top. Obviously others like it which is why I visited, but this wasn’t for me.

I really enjoyed dining at this place. The owner, Juan, came out and brought our drinks and we had a good talk about where he was from and how the restaurant came to be. The food was great! The tacos had great flavor and the fried stuffed jalapenos were awesome, but be warned, they pack a punch! Try the hibiscus margarita. Actually try any of the margaritas. After a hot day walking around Old Village, the drinks left little to be desired. Even the free chips and salsa were delicious. It seems that they make their own chips, which to me, gives then a distinct advantage over your regular old Tex Mex place that one seems to frequently come across in the lowcountry. The food is pretty authentic but the salsas that come with the food were the only thing that I wanted more from. I'm used to having at least two homemade traditional salsas with some kick, but it could be that that stuff doesn't add much value considering the area.

Absolutely delicious. I ordered the barbacoa plate, and was not disappointed. I'm very particular about how food is cooked, and the meat I will admit was slightly overdone, but not in a way that would keep you from enjoying the thorough absorption of the well balanced infused flavors. Fresh ingredients meant further addition to the overall enjoyment of the plate. Refried beans were more liquid than my liking, but again the flavoring was spot on. Rice was tender and well seasoned. To top it off, we had a flan, which was incredible!!! Sugar syrup was caramelized perfectly, and the consistency was amazing. Definitely a great find!