Carpo's - Soquel

I’ve been eating here since the mid 1980s. I moved out of the area about 8 years ago and this was the first place I thought of when I rolled back into town last... read more I’ve been eating here since the mid 1980s. I moved out of the area about 8 years ago and this was the first place I thought of when I rolled back into town last night. I ordered my favorites: the Carpo Burger and carrot cake. I was happy to find that the quality was still excellent, the staff was courteous and worked meticulously, and the restroom was spotlessly clean. One of my favorite about Carpo’s is thy serve their burgers plain. They have a well-stocked condiments bar so you can dress your burger up any way you want. Thanks, Carpo’s! Some of my other favorite places are no longer with us, like Hoffman’s Downtown I’m so glad that you survived the pandemic.

I miss this place so much. I now live out of state, but I still remember how delicious their turkey burgers are. Their french fries and vegetables are also yumm... read more I miss this place so much. I now live out of state, but I still remember how delicious their turkey burgers are. Their french fries and vegetables are also yummy. Whenever I was craving a turkey burger, I’d head to Carpo’s because they’re the best.

I'm a big fan of fish and chips and Carpo's fish/chips is NOT good. They use a weird dough batter on the fish, not crispy or hot. The dough was similar to what... read more I'm a big fan of fish and chips and Carpo's fish/chips is NOT good. They use a weird dough batter on the fish, not crispy or hot. The dough was similar to what you would use on corn dogs and it had odd spices in it. It was a BIG disappointment. They get 2 stars because the fries were good.

My wife used to be a regular here but only this week was I finally able to join her at Carpo's for the first time. Carpo's is a local favorite for good reasons... read more My wife used to be a regular here but only this week was I finally able to join her at Carpo's for the first time. Carpo's is a local favorite for good reasons the food is great, the menu selection is wide, the prices are inexpensive for the area, it'seasy to get to, and they have some good craft beer on tap. I enjoyed an outstanding tri tip sandwich for $11.90 $11.50 3.5%for paying with a credit card . It came on a delicious roll with garlic and onions, loved it despite the lack of any sides. Shehad the grilled chicken breast sandwich $13.97 and remarked that it was one of the best she had had anywhere. The actual menuprices are $11.50 and $13.50 but there is a 3.5% surcharge for using a credit card. Draft craft beer was $6.21 $6 3.5% . Service was fine but minimal order at the register and take a pager. Return to register when pager goes off to pickup your food. My beer order got mixed up, but it's mostly my own fault for not paying enough attention when it was read back.

Carpos in Soquel is known for the salad bar that people love. They also have the best chocolate milkshakes; they make them like they used to back in the day. Th... read more Carpos in Soquel is known for the salad bar that people love. They also have the best chocolate milkshakes; they make them like they used to back in the day. They have a great menu to choose from. Daily specials are always good. My favorite are thechicken tenders, the fisherman?s basket, and the skewered shrimp with pasta and veggies. The food always tastes super fresh andis perfectly cooked. Must try if you're in Soquel.