~ Botanas ~

guacamole in a molcajete
freshly prepared & served with warm tortilla chips

nachos          warm tortilla chips with queso blanco, black beans, guacamole & sour cream / with grilled chicken or steak quesadilla         asadero cheese with guacamole and sour cream / with grilled chicken or steak

grilled anaheim chiles
stuffed with queso fresco with black beans & handmade corn tortillas

homemade tamale trio
chicken with tomatillo salsa, beef with guajillo salsa & fresh corn & poblano chile  

shrimp empanadas
crispy corn turnovers, shrimp filled, tomatillo salsa, black beans & grilled scallions

taquitos de tinga
beef or chicken, chipotle salsa, rolled in corn tortillas, guacamole & sour cream

fresh halibut ceviche
with lime juice, tomato & cilantro, served on crisp corn tostada with guacamole

   carlitos botana grande
nachos, quesadilla, taquitos & flautitas with guacamole, salsa fresca & sour cream  
           

caesar salad - the tijuana classic
garlic croutons, freshly grated parmesan, romaine with our caesar dressing
with grilled chicken /
with grilled shrimp

grilled chicken salad
avocado, grilled peppers, corn, tomatoes, scallions & garlic balsamic vinaigrette

fiesta tostada
grilled chicken or steak with black beans, guacamole, sour cream & salsa fresca

grilled vegetable tostada
roasted peppers, corn zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes,
red onions, black beans, rice, guacamole & grilled scallions

puerto vallarta tostada
grilled mexican gulf shrimp with papaya salsa, guacamole & sour cream

           homemade sopes
fresh, thick tortillas topped with chicken or beef, greens, sour cream & rice

~ Carne y Pescado ~

tacos al carbon the original soft tacos
handmade corn tortillas, guacamole, salsa fresca, black beans & grilled scallionsmesquite grilled chicken or steak /
grilled pork carnitas /
grilled fresh mahi-mahi with papaya salsa

sizzling fajitas
guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, black beans, rice & handmade corn tortillas
              mesquite grilled steak, chicken or combo /
grilled fresh mahi-mahi /  
grilled mexican gulf shrimp

grilled chicken breast anaheim chiles, tomatoes & onions
mesquite grilled breast with roasted peppers, frijoles charros, and rice

    grilled chicken breast with mole poblano
rich traditional sauce made with over 20 ingredients, black beans, rice & tortillas

grilled fresh salmon with     papaya salsa with roasted red potatoes, grilled veggies & handmade corn tortillas     grilled churrasco     rib eye steak grilled anaheim chiles with queso fresco, roasted red potatoes & chipotle salsa

carne asada a la tampiquena
grilled skirt steak, marinated with garlic & cilantro
served with enchilada mexicana, frijoles charros, rice,
guacamole, salsa fresca & handmade tortillas

grilled giant prawns with garlic & cilantro
with roasted red potatoes, grilled veggies, tomato & caper tapenade

~ Combinaciones ~
all combinations include rice and black beans

little amigo combination
choice of taco, enchilada, bean & cheese burrito or quesadilla.
served with rice & fresh fruit. (for children under 12 only)

~ Especialidades Mexicanas ~

pozole
hearty mexican soup with pork or chicken and traditional garnishes

chile relleno en caldo
fresh roasted pasilla chile, queso fresco in fresh tomato broth served with
rice, black beans and homemade tortillas

enchiladas mexicanas
rojas – beef with chile guajillo salsa, queso ranchero
verdes -chicken with roasted tomatillo salsa
mariscos - sautéed shrimp, scallops & roasted tomatillo salsa
all enchiladas served with rice and black beans

burritos
asado - mesquite grilled chicken or steak
vegetarian - grilled assorted vegetables, rice & black beans
especial - sautéed beef or chicken & black beans
marisco - grilled fresh halibut, shrimp, scallops, cilantro & black beans
all burritos served with rice, guacamole, and sour cream

chimichanga
crisp burrito with sautéed beef, chicken or carnitas & black beans
served with rice, guacamole, sour cream & salsa fresca
  
taquitos rancheros
three beef or chicken, rolled in corn tortillas with guacamole,
sour cream & salsa fresca. served with rice & black beans

flautas grandes
two beef or chicken with guacamole, sour cream,
tomatillo salsa, rice & black beans

huevos rancheros
mexican classic served with guacamole, black beans & handmade corn tortillas

~ Postres ~

fresh berries in cookie tacos

cream caramel 
mexican flan

chocalate truffle heart with kahulua sauce

fresh fruit sorbets
mango, raspberry & lemon

homemade ice-cream
tahitian vanilla, chocolate & coconut

~ Bebidas ~

cold drinks
mango iced tea, lemonade, soft drinks, sole mineral water
jamaica hibiscus refresher, fresh orange juice, cranberry juice

hot drinks 
coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, espresso, cappuccino, latte, cortado

    Welcome to Carlitos Café y Cantina featuring regional Mexican and Southwest cuisine, handcrafted from all fresh ingredients. Founded in 1978 by the Lopez-Hollis family, Carlitos’ signature cuisine is constantly redefined, blending centuries old traditions with modern techniques and expressive flavors.
     The Carlitos Café y Cantina experience is comprised of several elements. La Parrilla, our open fire grill, imparts a smoky essence to our grilled specialties. Our Comal grill fills the air with the aroma of fresh handmade tortillas. The Cantina offers a wide array of premium 100% Blue Agave tequilas and a full bar.
    Borrowing from the Pueblo, Mayan, and Aztec Culture, Carlitos’ regional Mexican fare and lively ambience emulates the soul of Mexico and the Southwest. We hope you enjoy the results ¡Buen Provecho!