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Carne Lenta by Taco Flats is a vibrant Bar and Taco restaurant located in the heart of Smithville, TX. We're passionate about serving up authentic, mouth-watering Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails in a lively atmosphere. Our menu features a range of delicious tacos, burritos, and other traditional dishes made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a night out with friends, our friendly staff and extensive drink selection make us the perfect spot. Come visit us at 114 NE 2nd St, Smithville, TX 78957 and experience the flavors of Mexico in the heart of Texas!

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Ki Ra
Ki Ra -Google user
2 years ago
Great service and fantastic food. Loads of seating inside and out, with a stage for live performances outside. We got a total of 5 different tacos…each and everyone was delicious! No jokes. Two different beef, 2 chicken and the Hippie (veggie/bean) tacos. Tried both the corn...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Veggie taco on the menu (The Hippie)
Tish Lynne
Tish Lynne -Google user
3 years ago
What a fantastic find! The restaurant was everything we hoped for and more. The meat was smoked to perfection and tender. The chips and queso was amazing so was the guacamole. Service was great too. Highly recommend this jewel of a place.
Dine inLunch$20–30
Aglae Martinez
Aglae Martinez -Google user
3 years ago
Staff super friendly. Shrimp taco was awesome, juicy, fresh and salsa was homemade and spicy. House margarita was ummmm gguuaaauuuu. Trying out barbacoa next.
Jesse Reed
Jesse Reed -Google user
2 years ago
Exceeded expectations. Highly recommend. Calli is a rock star!
Nicole D
Nicole D -Google user
2 years ago
Delicious tacos! We tried the beef fajita and the smoked sweet potato. Both were really tasty. The green sauce is spicy and flavorful. Would recommend.
Hayli Thorpe
Hayli Thorpe -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
My husband and I were SO excited to try this place! We had been to Smithville several times while planning our wedding there, but usually on a Tuesday when this place is closed. The day after our wedding we finally made it here, and I'm...Read More
Dine inBrunch$10–20
Albert Tomchesson
Albert Tomchesson -Google user
a year ago
Awesome tacos! Chicken mole and surf and turf were great! Will eat there again.
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 4
Andrew Campbell
Andrew Campbell -Google user
5 years ago
Exceptional tacos! Did a taco road trip from Austin to try these and they were beyond expectation. They care in preparation and quality of ingredients lent to tacos Austin should be jealous of. Also, the salsas are 🔥🔥🔥 …
Charles Wiltgen
Charles Wiltgen -Google user
3 years ago
fantastic experience overall! service was friendly, the place is super fun with a restaurant focused side and a bar side as well. the food was really tasty with seasoned tortilla chips and delicious tacos. definitely a go to spot in the area!
Dine inLunch$10–20
Juan J. Arrieta
Juan J. Arrieta -Google user
3 years ago
Was in the area for a trail race and stopped here afterwards. Turned out to be delicious food. Had the picadillo nachos (cousin shared with me) and the carnitas taco on a corn tortilla. Don't miss it if you're ever in Smithville.
Lunch$10–20
Wini G
Wini G -Google user
a year ago
Highly recommend this spot, in fact if they throw an event for the 30+ singles crew OR a mixer for those looking to network around town - I'd be there. The environment is relaxing, the music is SERIOUSLY GOOD, the food is delicious, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY...Read More
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Highly recommendVegetarian menu or section, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Kyle
Kyle -Google user
3 years ago
Hands down some of the best tacos I've ever had. The homemade chips are spiced perfectly and went great with the queso and salsa. The service was friendly and fast, and a great place to visit after riding the trails!
Amanda Muzechenko
Amanda Muzechenko -Google user
2 years ago
The server was friendly and food was great! My friend ordered food from one side and was able to bring it over to the bar area. Nachos were huge and definitely an easy sharable.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Kimmy Yimmel
Kimmy Yimmel -Google user
a year ago
This is (in my opinion) the best taco shop in the world! I absolutely love this place, I always come with friends after mountain biking nearby. It's a really big shame though that they shrunk their menu recently the pirata taco was my favorite and...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4
Will Steed
Will Steed -Google user
3 years ago
Awesome! This place is a gem, wish it was in my hometown (Salado) as it would do amazing! Great setup with a restaurant/bar split (both kid friendly) and a patio that links them together. Great margaritas (loved the frozen spicy) at a reasonable price. Chips...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20
Justin Van Eck
Justin Van Eck -Google user
a year ago
Debatably the best nachos I’ve ever had. Went with the half brisket and half beef fajita dirty nachos and they were absolutely to die for. The brisket was debatably the best brisket I’ve had. The queso was in fact the best queso I’ve ever had. Their...Read More
Dine in$10–20Atmosphere: 5
HBWG Cooking
HBWG Cooking -Google user
a year ago
The amount of ingredients that had a high standard of quantity was surprising and more than I anticipated. Many bbq places only focus on good meat while here I was provided a very natural homade tasting tortilla and crisp fresh onions with no off taste...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Kim W.
Kim W. -Google user
3 years ago
Been here a couple of times with friends and the food and atmosphere is great. The Quesadillas are very good. They fry cheese around the border and it just adds to the wow factor. They have some really good vegatarian nachos as well. I'm not...Read More
Dine inBrunch$10–20
Sarah Hammons
Sarah Hammons -Google user
a year ago
Our family had brunch today, 4/21, it was an amazing meal! Everywhere was cool to talk to and thr food was delicious. Atmosphere was chill and inviting. I certainly hope continue the Sunday brunch!
Brunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Dax Havrilak
Dax Havrilak -Google user
a year ago
When everything is closed in my small town, Carne Lenta has my back and belly. The patio is heavenly on good weather days and the AC is better inside. For a hip hopping modern feeling eatery, this is the place in historic downtown.
Atmosphere: 5

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