I've been to the original Carolinas in Phoenix, that is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant. I was excited to see they opened one here in Mesa. The interior a lot nicer comparing phx. The inside was open, has a cafeteria feel, tables without booths. I ordered the #2 with cheese enchilada and green corn tamale. There are so many mexican restaurants in Arizona. I like to judge my mexican restaurants on the rice, if you can't get rice right then what are you doing? The rice was okay...not very flavorful, not dry and not too fluffy. Didn't have that, "this is yummy rice" taste. The beans are alright. Corn tamale was good, the enchilada was good too, I do really like the red enchilada sauce on it. It was pretty good, not the worst I've had but not the best I've had either. I have a couple other favorites I'd rather go to. Maybe I'll come and try another item off the menu, but first impression...it was alright.