Mexican staples, including shrimp tacos, pozole & margaritas, served in a cheery space with a patio. Based on 847 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
34224 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Phillip Skye
This is only the second time eating here, and I Absolutely LOVE IT!!
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Laura Silva
As soon as i sit down they bring fresh chips and salsa to the table. Then I ordered shrimp cocktail with a full size guacamole. Didn’t take too long to come out but boy I was grateful I ordered a full size guacamole and not 1/2 (very small portion). Food was tasty, servers are super nice, overall I had a great experience and will continue to come back when I’m In town.
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Katrina S
We’ve been going to Carlos for years. Always a wonderful meal and experience. Friendly attentive service every time. They’ve updated the menu. I tried the new shrimp
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Michael J Herman
Outstandibg! Delicious food! Great atmospheare. Good prices. Fun musical entertainment
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KL Gonzales
Easy and casual dining with great patio and excellent service. Warm and friendly staff. Perfect Mexican comfort food. Bonus points to tequila other than Tito’s!
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Kimberly Lang
Went here for a bachelor’s party. The service was phenomenal, even with us having 12 rowdy men and the restaurant being pretty busy. The servers were so kind, fast with refills, and made the experience memorable. The food! Wow, the food was so good!! The salsa is to die for, the guacamole is creamy and flavourful and the posole was even better than homemade posole! It was like comfort in a bowl with melt in your mouth pork and a creamy broth. We will be back soon to enjoy another great time.
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Maritza Baughier
I give the five stars for the service!! They are very attentive, friendly, food came out quick. As far of authentic taste is really hard to give 5 stars for me but that’s because I am Mexican and I cook a lot. But it was good and the people’s margarita was delicious. We sat outside and it was very comfortable.
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jolene holmstrand
Patio was awesome! Food was okay. My veggie burrito had all bell peppers and zero anything else.
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Jessica Slade
Very friendly staff. Most people go here to drink alcohol, but I just went for coffee and soup because I was sick from a very severe sunburn. My waiter, Jorge, was very kind. I ordered the Tortilla Soup. I like to think I make a decent Tortilla Soup. But after tasting their soup, I’m second-guessing myself. It was amazing. If I lived nearby, I’d be ordering it by the barrel every week. I noticed they had some out of town customers, but they also had regulars too. It was a good mix, and had a casual, relaxing, beachy atmosphere. I liked the vibe, and I’ll definitely be back, hopefully with no sunburn next time.
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Lorrie Strong
The margaritas and food were great and all of the servers were very friendly. I got the crab tacos and they were delicious.
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