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Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 4303 reviews

What Grayson Nicolas likes about Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe:
Our waitress was so nice kept checking on us.. I didn't get her name but it was my birthday so she let me keep her Pure Romance ink pen.. It's so pretty!! Our food was very delicious hot when she served it to us!! Thanks View all feedback. What Gavin Lind doesn't like about Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe:
Waitress was really nice but the food was horrible. Ordered a steak and chicken fajita with onion and red pepper, no sides or anything else. Came out and was definitely not sizzling like a normal fajita would be but i see the plate and there's hardly anything on it, no sauce at all and the little bit of chicken was extremely dry. Put it in the to go box and you can see how little there was, very disappointed I will n... View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 14 reviews
Rayan
04.05.2023 - 06:00

Why does everyone give this place bad reviews? I've been here for a few years and it's always been a good experience. The chips...

Mathias
04.05.2023 - 06:00

May children scream and scream. Don't love when they walk around in circles. This is for you! Come out and listen to her...

Francis
04.05.2023 - 06:00

Carlos is on the move when we're in Cedar Rapids. Always great food. Always too much cheese. Always consistent margaritas. We were at the Marion site...

Nienke
28.03.2023 - 11:06

I had the pleasure of enjoying a free veteran dinner at Carlos O'Kelly's. When I went into the door, the experience started. I think the manager was sitting tab...

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Christelle
28.03.2023 - 11:06

I've been here for 20 years. It was interesting to see that the chain grows and develops over the years; I think they have done a pretty good job to maintain co...

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Despite mixed reviews, Carlos O'Kelly's seems to have a generally positive reputation, especially when it comes to staff friendliness and service. Some patrons have expressed disappointment with the quality of the food and drinks, mentioning issues such as bland margaritas and dry chicken. However, others have praised the establishment for its great service and delicious cuisine, with one customer even receiving a free meal as a veteran. While there may be some inconsistency in experiences, overall, it seems that Carlos O'Kelly's has become a staple for many loyal patrons over the years.

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