We frequent the Littleton area about once a month to get haircuts! This time we chose Carlos Miguels. It's tucked away in a strip mall, with a fairly big area for outdoor patio seating in front of the restaurant. The service here is wonderful, we were warmly greeted and seated right away. The waiters are pretty attentive & accommodating to any changes or additions to menu items. They have tons of gluten free options as well, just look for the GF littered all over their huge menu. Let's get to the food. The food was flavored very well, piping hot & everything had a very fresh taste. We started with the taquitos which were listed as a new item on the menu. Not my fave it had a buffalo type taste to the sauce it was smothered with. For my main I got the beef bowl, it was delicious, only thing was, on the menu it stated that it would have potatoes in the dish. Upon arrival it had no potatoes, I was honestly bummed it would've made the dish a ten for sure. We also had the verde chicken enchiladas, they were decent. The star of the show were the chicharron They were hot, crispy, salty all the good feels. Highly recommended. We ordered the churros to go, but didn't realize that they put a scoop of ice cream with it. By the time we got it home from our 30 minute drive it was a soupy bag mess! It's strange for a to go order, I assumed that they would opt the ice cream or pack it separately. If you're a local I definitely could understand why Carlos Miguel's is your go to. It's a beautiful restaurant with friendly family vibes. The patio is perfect for warm summer evenings. The next time you are in the area Grab a drink, & grab a couple dishes to share. Enjoy! read more

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(I will be adding more photos shortly to this) My husband Ryan and I recently dined at Carlos Miguel's, and we had a fantastic experience. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurant and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The service was excellent and our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. One of the highlights of our visit was definitely the salsa. It had the perfect balance of spice and flavor, making it a delightful start to our meal. We also ordered the chimichanga, and I must say, the quality of the meat was outstanding. It was juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The generous portions ensured that we left the restaurant feeling satisfied. We're looking forward to returning soon to try out their drink menu. Based on our experience, I have no doubt that the drinks will be just as impressive as the food. Carlos Miguel's is definitely a spot we'll be recommending to our friends and family! read more

For anyone interested, Carlos Miguel's appears to be closed permanently. My son and I stopped by there this evening for dinner. They were not open, and, although we didn't see anybody in the front, it looked like they were in the process of clearing the place out. They had a pretty good run, but unfortunately, like many other restaurants, they never really recovered from the pandemic. We ate there quite often, and it was very apparent that they were struggling in recent months. They will be missed. read more

I would probably never have gone here if it wasn't for having won a gift certificate through a giveaway from social media influencer. Because I live about 26-30 minutes away and after my experience I would not recommend going here. I won the gift certificate and it took the restaurant over a month to get them to the influencer who then promptly sent the. To the winner. She ever said she would not parter with them again. It seems like they wanted to social media followers and didn't care about the actual people coming to the restaurant. When I finally received the gift certificate there was an expiration date that was two weeks out. That is ridiculous since the restaurant took a month to get them out. Also, the back of the certificate states that you have your notify the waiter about your certificate when you sit down. Why does it matter how I am paying? Once we arrive it was evident from our main dishes and the margaritas that the ingredients are low quality. When the check arrived the waiter didn't even hand it to me he set it on the table next to my husband. When he came back with our receipt he didn't give me the itemized one. Do not waster your time or money here! There are much better Mexican restaurants throughout the area. read more

I just had the most incredible lunch. My friend, Kristen V., suggested I try it. She was absolutely right about this place. It's in a really beautiful and quiet part of town. A stones throw from Chatfield Resevoir. Our server, Jesus, was incredible. He was on the ball from the time we walked until we walked out. He was attentive, friendly and funny. He even helps us clean up a glass of tea we spilled. Our meal started with free chips and homemade salsa. The salsa was incredible by the way. The cool thing is the chips and salsa also came with a bowl of warm refried beans and that was an unusual and nice touch. Jesus took our order and the meal showed up within five minutes. I was stunned it came out so fast. I had lunch combo with a cheese enchilada and a chile relleno. My date had a seafood enchilada. Both meals were served hot and fresh and tasted wonderful. For dessert we ordered friend ice cream and a flan for the road. The friend ice cream might be the best I've ever had. The flan was beautifully presented and tasted fabulous. I was extremely happy with this meal, our server and overall value. Even the bathrooms are clean and organized. They have a beautiful outdoor porch that would be great for hosting a get together with family and friends. I will be going back to have dinner in the next week or so. Thank you Jesus. You made out lunch experience incredible. read more

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We've heard of CM but never got the chance to visit this 17 year old establishment until recently. We were very pleased with their dishes and drinks! Their big front patio is open! To see the inside pls. see my Story. My favorite was their Molcajete Guadalajara. It was loaded with really tender juicy steak, chicken and shrimp in red sauce. But everything was delicious! The Guac was prepped table side by Jesus who's a consummate professional! We tried a few things and they're featured below: DON CARLOS GLASS MARGARITA We start with fresh squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, Patrón Reposado Tequila, and Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur Mango and Strawberry MOJITOS An experience to enjoy of fresh mint leaves, simple syrup. BACARDI Superior Rum, and a splash of club soda. MAESTRO MICHELADA Clamato, Worchestershire, Maggie's Sauce, Salt, Pepper, Celery Salt, Lime Juice, Tabasco, garnish with a Tajin Salted Rim GUACAMOLE POLLO ASADO Grilled chicken breast marinated in fresh garlic, olive oil and seasonings. Served over a red and green bell peppers with guacamole, habanero cream sauce and Mexican rice. POLLO BORRACHO One of Carlos and Miguel's signature dishes! We start with a plump chicken breast and roll in poblano chiles, fresh mushrooms, red bell peppers and cotija cheese. We finish it with our famous spicy creamy habanero sauce, shredded cabbage and pico de gallo. Served with rice and refried beans. TAQUIZA ZAPOPAN A large platter with 5 mini corn tacos, filled with shredded beef, chicken, ground beef, pastor and carnitas, topped shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and drizzled with mexican crema, accompanied with 3 salsas, mild roasted chile de arbor and tomato, avocado jalapeno and green tomatillo serrano. TACOS DE CARNITAS Two corn tortillas filled with tender flavorful slow-cooked pork, topped with pico de gallo. Served with charros beans and Mexican rice. MOLCAJETE GUADALAJARA Tender steak, shrimp, chicken and juicy carnitas, with red sauce, whole beans and cheese in a molcajete dish. Garnished with pico de gallo, grilled green onions and roasted jalapeno pepper, accompanied with warm tortillas. CAMARONES A LA DIABLA Shrimp sautéed in onions, garlic butter and hotsauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans; garnished with lettuce, tomatoes and lemon. ENCHILADAS POTOSINAS Four corn tortillas pan fried with enchilada sauce and filled with carnitas, shredded chicken, ground beef and shredded beef, garnished with shredded cabbage, tomatoes, Mexican crema and queso fresco. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS A pair of enchiladas stuffed with succulent shrimp and real lump crab meat, sautéed in a white wine, fresh tomatoes, onions and cilantro; rolled with corn tortillas and topped with our tomatillo sauce, sour cream, sliced tomatoes and avocado slices. SOPAPILLAS Lightly fried pastries sweetened with sugar and cinnamon. Served with whipped cream, honey and a cherry. FLAN Homemade traditional egg custard with whipped cream and a cherry read more

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This was right next to a ribs place that had their meat going outside. We almost ended up detouring in there, but we had chosen, and our commitment was unwavering. Well, it wavered a little. Nonetheless, we went in and were glad we did. This isn't our usual side of town, so we were running blind, but they had everything you need. Free unlimited chips and salsa. Free soda refills. Tasty margaritas served with a ridiculous amount of salt on the side of an equally ridiculous glass. The food was very good. I got a combo to try everything and I would recommend everything. The grill chili was on point, my wife likes the red chili and it was good too. Place was almost empty. It was mid-week, and maybe a bit early, but that meant we got great service and quick refills. Crispy rellenos were crispy, then chewy with a solid size relleno. All in all, definitely will come back. read more

This is a hidden gem that has been around for 16 years and counting! The service is top tier, and they even have table side guacamole! Appetizers, entrees, and desserts are all incredible. Family friendly environment or perfect for a girls night out. Nice patio space and view of the mountains too! read more

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Food was delish. Fajitas were delish. Good crispy chili relleno. Devon provided excellent service. Checked back many times. Dining room is very comfortable. Will definitely be back. read more

this is a favorite. the food is always great and the patio is a nice addition. Jesus was our waiter and he was great and made it feel like we were so welcomed and made it feel like a vacation. you cannot go wrong with this place!! one of favorites! read more

Food was excellent, quick, and the service here was outstanding. I had the chicken fajita burrito and my partner had the sante fe burrito. Will be back for sure. read more

We were there at 12:30 pm Sunday for lunch again today Wednesday and they were closed and doors were locked! What has happened!

I love this place! We always have Jesus as our waiter and he's so funny! Great service and food. I didn't want to do a review because it will get too popular, selfish I know :) Margs are great and they serve salsa and refried beans with the chips gratis. read more

I had Jesus he was an amazing server he checked on us regularly , refilled our beverages and the food was spectacular just how we wanted it !!! This is a great restaurant with great service and I know since I am a server myself . My friends and I will be back ! read more

Great food and excellent service! We had a great time this time as we have in the past!

I highly recommend Carlos Miguel's Mexican Bar & Grill. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Carlos himself and promptly seated. Our server was friendly and guided us through the menu. We even had a chance to chat with Carlos about his journey to becoming a restaurant owner. The menu offers a wide selection of appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts. My friends and I tried the guacamole, ceviche, crispy flautas, pollo borracho, carne asada with tortillas, margaritas, and sopapillas. Everything was delicious and served in huge portions, which I appreciate. My favorites were literally everything. I feel all the dishes came in very flavorful and delicious. Definitely be sure to come with an appetite! read more

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Great food, great value and plenty of food. Jesus our waiter was very nice, happy and recommended the perfect dishes. What a value on Sunday's. Very nice place for a great meal and experience. We have been coming here for years and never posted a review. We would not go anywhere but here for Mexican food and great time. read more

The food is always great here! Jesus is an awesome server, good friendly vibe. One of our favorites

My husband and I took our daughter and large dog here after being at Chatfield and it was perfect. Large patio, beyond excellent service, and delicious foods/drinks. Jesús (our server) was extremely accommodating to us, attentive and respectful to our young daughter, and made us feel at home. I would recommend to anyone! read more

Jesus provides exemplary service every time we dine here. He always has a smile and is very attentive. All the dishes are fantastic! Carlos Miguel's has a very nice atmosphere, great staff and delicious offerings. You can't go wrong. read more

The food was amazing! They never disappoint! Jesus provided amazing service and remembers where we like to sit. My family and I love it!

This place never fails us, the food is excellent, the atmosphere is inviting and the service is super friendly, something that a lot of places nowadays lack. Our server Jesus made us feel welcomed and his service was top notch. I highly recommend it. read more

New to the area and wanted to find a good margarita this place was amazing. Margaritas were very good and chips and salsa also served with side of beans were tasty too! The staff were super attentive overall experience was great! read more

Great food and service was excellent . Repeat customer and loved ok forward to returning again read more

Family owned and you can tell. Nice deco and not noisy. Ambience is casual. The service is spot on with everything being taken care of efficiently. The food is what brings us back. Always fresh. Always delicious. They serve their fresh crisp chips with a chunky homemade salsa and the best refried bean dip anywhere! These are always complementary! Margaritas are large and strong! Everything is very reasonably priced. Nice and clean. Across the street has permanently lost our business. These folks really care about their customers. read more

Good authentic Mexican cuisine at a fair price. Big margs. They serve beans with their chips and salsa.

Can't believe I am even typing this, but I came in and was immediately the punchline of a racist joke from the host (he's an older man, did not catch his name but he's usually there when we have come in the past). Upon entering, the man pointed at me, pulled the corners of his eyes back (mocking my Asian eye shape), and said, "Are you here for Chinese food? We have great Chinese food!" I did not even know what to say, so we just decided to move past it and ask for our table. When we arrived at our table, he doubled down on the joke and said, "Our Chinese food is great, enchiladas and tacos!" Also, I'm not even Chinese. Decided to still eat there because we had dinner plans there already, and figured we wouldn't have to talk to that man anymore. The only thing that saved it was our waiter (I believe his name is Jesus?). He immediately came over and apologized for the behavior of the host. The apology was appreciated but shouldn't have had to happen in the first place. Very disappointed, because this used to be a go-to dinner spot for us since we're in the area. Will not be returning because that behavior was inappropriate and unacceptable. read more

This place was amazing!! Came on a Saturday night, not super busy, food was absolutely delicious. I had the steak fajitas, my dad had the dos poblanos, and my mom had the tortilla soup. My steak fajitas were some of the best I've had - delicious caramelization. My dad came the other night and for the molcajete and said it was one of his favorites. All the food was delicious, also an amazing house margarita on the rocks. Definitely made in house and not too sweet, my mom said it was the best marg she'd ever had!! Jesus our server was also great, super friendly and helpful!! The atmosphere inside is very nice, easy to tell thought and care was put into the decor. Absolutely will be coming back and absolutely recommend!! read more

Worst meal I've had in a long time: my "Baja" fish tacos were frozen fish sticks (like Gorton's) fried, put in a flour tortilla and smothered in 1000 island dressing. Even worse was the lemon that was covered in mold. The steak in my husband's meal was mealy, dry, and tasted awful. The server must have been having a bad day b/c he was rude - didn't offer alternatives to the cocktails my parents wanted--just answered "no we don't have that ". And in response to the moldy lemon he asked me if I wanted a box. Um, no thank you ...not going to dive in for more mold and bacteria. It's too bad--Carlos Miguel's used to be delicious and friendly. I won't go there again. Baja Fish TacosTijuana Steak Tacos read more

I'm giving 2 stars because the rice and beans were okay and the staff was all very friendly and service was good. But the food. Oh, dear. My brother got the fish tacos and it was *fish sticks* in tacos. They came with plain white rice. My tamales had an oddly bread-y quality and the promised cheese was pretty much non-existent. The red sauce was strangely sweet and tomato-y. My sister-in-law's taco salad looked like a bowl of iceberg lettuce with some slices of tomato and ring of red onion, and the shell was wet by the end of dinner. Just kind of strange and unpleasant all the way around, except for the staff. read more

So I remember going here 10 years ago a few times and it was amazing. For some reason I stopped going, not sure why, probably because I found another go-to Mexican place closer by. I really try and stay local during the pandemic, so I ordered takeout from here for something different. Boy was I disappointed. Everything was incredibly bland. The Queso had zero flavor so when we got shorted half of the container, I couldn't be too upset. We also ordered two of the Carnitas Uruapan. First, they forgot our tortillas so we had to warm up ones we already had. The meat was tender like they claim, but very salty and extremely fatty. I had more fat then meat. Very poor outcome overall unfortunately. read more

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Excellent Latin food reasonably priced. Service is also very good. Ambiance is so so....mire towards good

Jesus was a fabulous server. Helpful and witty. Food came out hot and quick. Comfortable booth.

The food was not very good. I had street tacos. The beef was dried up and flavorless. No lime just onions dry beef. I couldn't even tasted the cilantro. The beans were alright but resembled canned chili. I will never go back. Their were 7 of us. None of us were impressed. It took a long time to get our water too. But, the staff was very friendly almost made up for subpar food. read more

Service was good but food was mediocre. They have been out of kids menus for months. The restaurant was so cold inside my son had to sit next to me to keep warm while we ate and we both had napkins wrapped around our legs for warmth. Paid with cash and they had no singles so I was forced to overtip. read more

The seafood chimichanga was amazing! The habanero cream sauce was a perfect topper as well! We will be back for sure!

We really enjoyed our dinner and felt that the service was exceptional. Jesus was incredibly friendly and we loved his sense of humour. We will be back! read more

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Our server, Jesus was friendly and prompt with our food and drinks. No better place in town. Forget about Los Dos Potrillos across the street, not even a close call - over priced, average food and service. read more

The moment I entered the restaurant the host/waiter asked me, "Are you ready to get drunk?" He then referred to getting drunk several times while he waited on us. I found this to be unprofessional and not funny. The food was strange. The tortilla soup had no tortillas in it and was more like a marinara sauce than soup. My family and I had an ok time but I will not return if I am in the area again. read more

Excellent drinks, food, and service. We always enjoy dining here! Good portions for the price. Excellent authentic food.