Cool little restaurant with a hipster vibe, but very friendly and approachable.
We were greeted and seated very quickly; our waitress was attentive and pleasant.
We split the chips with guacamole; I had a beef cheek and pollo frito tacos. The guac was good - although I prefer a more highly seasoned guac (this one is a bit mild) but my tacos were both really good. This is NOT your typical pub 'tex-mex' food, but it is still agreeable for those not sure they like Mexican food. The waitress suggested three tacos per person, which I found just right. The churros with warm caramel sauce were excellent, although a bit messy to eat.
The bill was delivered to us with a postcard - a tradition harking back to the establishment's earliest days. When La Carnita first opened (as a food stand, not a restaurant) they couldn't get a license to sell food - so they sold art (the postcards) that came with a free taco. Nice touch!