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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1488 reviews

What Crystal dubeau likes about Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant:
Service and Food was excellent . Very accommodating. We had a last minute bday dinner for 30 people and Don Carlos was not only willing to serve us, but did with excellence. View all feedback. What Nawni N doesn't like about Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant:
This place is amazing. The portions are pretty big for the price. So you'll have left over. It almost has a bunch of options on the menu as well. Definitely not TexMex. Also, they give 50% off for the military View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 257 reviews
Isela
07.09.2024 - 04:24

Haven’t been here in a while and decided to bring my husband, which he absolutely loved. The atmosphere is very chill, service is great and food is delish. Only...

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Richard
07.09.2024 - 04:24

Standard Mexican food. Good place. Service is always very good

Amanda
07.09.2024 - 04:24

If you are looking for a fun and late night dining experience, this is it. The Enchilada Suizas were perfection!

Diane
07.09.2024 - 04:24

The waitress didn’t know what brunch was lol. After I said breakfast menu, we ordered and let me tell you the food was delicious! Even my picky husband gave it...

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Maria
07.09.2024 - 04:24

Very bad service with one of the waitresses who took a long time to serve us and apart from that she was forgetful 'Oh, I forgot ' I asked her for a dessert for...

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Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant offers amazing food with generous portions at a great price. Despite some inconsistencies in service, the delicious dishes like fish tacos and salsa Verde, paired with friendly staff, make it a wonderful dining experience. Located in a Mexican neighborhood, the combination plates and attentive waitstaff add to the positive atmosphere. With its nostalgic charm and tasty food, Don Carlos is a classic Tex-Mex spot that keeps customers coming back for more. Whether it's a casual hangout with friends or a special occasion like Mother's Day, this restaurant is sure to satisfy your cravings for authentic Mexican cuisine.

Menu
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Damien
11.04.2023 - 17:32

Great Food and excellent 24k margarita. My favorite restaurant !!!!

Yaiza
11.04.2023 - 17:32

Always a good dining experience here. Their fish tacos are delicious, as well as their salsa Verde. The staff are friendly and take care of you. I've been to th...

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Bettino
11.04.2023 - 17:32

Great place and tasty food but in this ocassion we where a work group of 8 and one of my team worker didn't get the proper service. Plus my carne guisada was de...

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Stéphanie
11.04.2023 - 17:32

One of the classic, retro Tex sex sites and one of my favorites. I think there are other places now, but for me the 76th Street site has its own charm and that...

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Wilhelm
11.04.2023 - 17:32

I was surprised because it wasn't as good as before, but we went Sunday night to celebrate a birthday and it was gooood. I had the 2 fajita enchiladas record. O...

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Google
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Crystal
04.02.2024 - 16:10

Service and Food was excellent . Very accommodating. We had a last minute bday dinner for 30 people and Don Carlos was not only willing to serve us, but did wit...

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Javier
04.02.2024 - 16:10

The food was great, and the big portions were great. The service was great, and it was definitely a new favorite spot. Made it for breakfast, was seated, attend...

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el
04.02.2024 - 16:10

It is a pretty great place. Nice and cozy but big… good was good and the waitress was nice.

Sylvia
04.02.2024 - 16:10

My 90 year old tia Fela wanted Menudo. I asked her isn't Done Carlos close by tia? She confirmed and so we came to your restaurant on Sunday January 7th. That w...

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Bernice
04.02.2024 - 16:10

Food and ambiance is always excellent.. M-F 11am-3pm is lunch specials and they give you free cheese for the table during those hours.. Lunch special have great...

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Top-rated
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Mis
10.10.2023 - 11:43

I attended a special event in this restaurant. I liked it.

Radames
10.10.2023 - 11:43

This post was long overdue because Don Carlos is one of my longtime favorite Mexican Restaurants located where I grew up. The food is usually on point and the m...

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Carlotta
10.10.2023 - 11:43

Food was alright I usually going there for lunch for the specials. Service was a little bad had to flag down someone to refill my Pepsi. still give it a try you...

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Domingo
10.10.2023 - 11:43

Always great a family favorite...good food (breakfast or dinner) great atmosphere and always attentive staff

Nawni
10.10.2023 - 11:43

This place is amazing. The portions are pretty big for the price. So you'll have left over. It almost has a bunch of options on the menu as well. Definitely not...

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Yelp
3.6 ★ from 72 reviews
Rex
15.02.2024 - 20:15

I've been here several times. I'm shocked I'm barely remembering to do this review. They have amazing lunch specials and one thing I absolutely love is they...

Denise
15.02.2024 - 20:15

I love coming here. Their salsa is always hot, queso is good, and chips! Their staff is usually good with timing and service, it's a hot or miss. This...

Farrah
15.02.2024 - 20:15

Don Carlos is a neighborhood favorite in Magnolia Park. I think I first dined there 20 years ago, and nothing's really changed for the better. It's good,...

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