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| - Ambiance: 4. Momocho's younger, less-experienced sister sits well-positioned in the middle of Lakewood and with all the Mexican-wrestling-themed paraphernalia we've come to love at Momocho. However, the restaurant is massive in comparison, with several dining rooms, bar areas and side rooms for larger parties. This is not an intimate dining spot.
Cost: 3. Carnicero is basically the same pricing as Momocho, which is what I now consider modestly overpriced by Cleveland standards. Strong customer service, atmosphere, and limited high-quality Mexican options make it palatable.
Food Quality: 4. Tequila/Margarita offerings get a five (pretty much anything I've ever heard of is one the menu, at least 20+ offerings between the major tequilas). Guacamole still gets a five - get a trio sampler, worth the price even with two people. My recommendation are crab and pineapple outside of traditional. Versus Momocho, who offered larger unique main dishes, Carnicero sticks with Tamales (keeping the coveted short rib tamales that were great at Momocho) and tacos (most are good, but avoid the chicken, generally dry).
Service: 5. Service great similar to its sister restaurant, , wait staff always watches your drink situation (both booze and water) and they are helpful on recommendations even after going a few times of new things to try.
When to return: Walk in (no reservations). Mexican craving. Happy hour (4-7, EVERYDAY). Larger groups that normally couldn't do Momocho.
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