Carlito’s Cafe

I really want to write positive reviews, but it is getting more difficult to find good places to do so.
I will say the «taco salad» I made out of the taco was really good. The lettuce was crisp and the tomatoes were juicy. The shredded meat was really good as well.
Now for the rest of the meal. The chili on the enchilada tasted like Wolfe brand chili. The rice had to have been from a Lipton rice package. The beans were hard. The tortilla chips were so big, they didn’t cook all the way through. The cheese was exactly like a can of Campbell’s cheese soup that they threw some cut up onions and peppers in it.
They were crazy expensive for such small servings.

The food here is very good. We’ve been eating here as a family for the past 10 years. They’ve lost us off and on over the years for their greedy business practices. They’ve steadily raised the prices of their food, including making patrons pay for sopapillas, only serving bowls a quarter of the way full of cheese, and now they’ve taken quesadillas off of the appetizer menu because they’re losing a dollar to $ 2 by people ordering the appetizer instead of the meal. I remember a time when they wanted to make an entire table share a tiny bowl of queso and salsa. The only reason that didn’t stick is because so many people threw a fit on the spot. Also, if you want to share a meal with a family member, that family member that doesn’t order will be charged $ 5 for just eating set up. My recommendation is just to travel to Teds on south Western Avenue. Their food and set up is just as good but their business practices and ethics are heads and shoulders above Carlitos.

Boy oh boy is this place good. I always order the poblano enchiladas. They are excellent as always

This is your run of the mill texmex but they have a secret gem. Their chili rellano is to die for!!! It is the best, hands down.

Service is always excellent! The food is amazing we go every Sunday! Haven’t had a single this on the menu that wasn’t Fabulous. The portion sizes are very large and worth every penny! HIGHLY recommend!!!

Been once before and none of us enjoyed our meal. Sub par mexican food for what you pay. Won’t be back.

Wowza! This was some of the best Mexican food we have ever eaten. And trust me when I tell you that I know good Mexican food. I live in San Antonio and when you live two hours North of Mexico, you know Authentic Mexican when you see it.
I ordered our food «to-​go» and warned the man on the phone that my husband wanted a BIG burrito as he was very hungry and could eat an entire hippo. What my husband received was a burrito enough for 4 people (see attached photo) crammed full of tender flank steak, grilled onions, sour cream, bell peppers and covered in a warm, tasty queso sauce. It was without a doubt, the most wonderful thing we’d both ever laid eyes on. I skipped my food and ate his.
I decided to order the carne asada tacos which are basically corn tortillas with flank steak, fresh white onion and cilantro. They were delicious! They came with lime which is a HUGE deal for me and a spicy, yet good, red sauce. I usually like mine with green sauce but red did the job just fine.
Guacamole was just the way I like it. Chunkified with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime juice. The chips were crisp and hot and didn’t break when I dipped them in my guac’.
Overall, I was extremely pleased with the food and have officially added this place to my «top 5» list of Mexican joints. Carlitos, I love you!

I’ve been going to Carlito’s since I was a little kid. For as long as I’ve been going here, I have never been disappointed. The food is great and the service is always wonderful. I’ve heard other people say that it’s not authentic Mexican food, and they’d be right. I have had authentic Mexican food, and this place has Americanized it you could say. That’s not to say it’s not good, because it is delicious. The rice is to die for! Just don’t go overboard on the chips and queso or else you won’t have enough room for your actual meal. And, at the end of every meal, you get one of those deep fried desserts covered in cinnamon and sugar. (The name is escaping me at the moment.)
A few years ago the owners added an expansion which includes a bar. I’ve never used it, but it always looks well stocked. Not to mention they have HD TVs set up around the restaurant airing various stations. I could go on and on. Like I said, I’ve been going there since I was a kid. One little tip, go in between the rush hours. You’ll get better service, better seating, and usually fresh hot queso.

We have eaten here 2 times recently for lunch. Very good Mex chow here. Great service always. Thanks folks. Well done.

Came here with some friends for a day out and was really impressed with the food quality and prices. The cheese sauce with the chips was not my favorite, but the rest of my meal was delicious.
The service was prompt and there was not a wait during lunch on a Saturday. We will definitely be back.
I had the cheese tacos with rice and beans on the light portion and I left full, without a sick tummy. That is saying a lot for me and mexican food!

We drove by the night before and noticed a lot of cars in the lot. That is usually a good sign, so we went back on a Friday night for dinner. I’m glad we did. It’s excellent Mexican dishes, I had the chile relleno & chicken enchilada while the wife had chicken quesadillas w/​frijoles y rice. Both entrees were large enough that we had to box them up to go after we got full. Prices are reasonable. You get what you pay for!
I rarely give any place 5 stars but easily could have on this one. Just leaving room for improvement.

Came here on a visit to Oklahoma and I am in love! This place may not look like much but looks are deceiving. The food is wonderful, the staff is attentive, and the prices are excellent. I highly recommend eating here and will be back on my next visit to Oklahoma.

Good place to eat as long as they are NOT busy. If they are busy the service goes out the window. Don’t recommend going here if your after a good tecate either, glasses are never frozen when we go. Bartenders are slacking. Over all though, good food.

Good food, good staff. Not a bad price. Food changes with the cook, but even on bad days, the food is pretty good.