We were so happy to stumble upon this restaurant, as we were pretty much in the middle of nowhere. We just visited the Oregon Caves and were famished. There is some parking in the back of the restaurant and street parking. The restaurant is clean and has lots of seating (great for big groups) with patio seating as well. There is an extensive menu with a wide selection of Mexican food. There is something for everyone! We enjoyed our food. Everything was yummy and well flavored. The portions were generous and well priced. If we ever drive by Cave Junction again, we would definitely come back! read more

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The two cheese enchiladas were okay as were the rice and refried beans. Lots of cheese but otherwise just carbohydrates. Service was fast. The atmosphere a bit gloomy except for a table getting light from the windows. I was there for lunch, so didn't try the larger meals; seafood is their specialty. read more

Carlos Restaurante - Kind io dark in the booths; I had trouble reading the menu. - Mexican Near Me - Cave Junction, Oregon

Good basic Mexican food, salsa served HOT (spicy) so ask for milder if you can't handle it. Best guacamole I've had in a long time. Staff are great as are the bartenders. Marinade for meat is outstanding! read more

Long wait at the front door to get noticed (rang the bell for service twice), long wait to meet our server after being seated in a very, very dark internal seating area. How did I find myself back in the Oregon Caves? If you must go, request a window because the dark section was depressing. Our food was fine and cooked quickly but tasted subpar. The carne asada meat tasted similar to frozen burrito meat flavors. The salsa was extremely runny with minimal chunky filler. read more

We have eaten there on 3 occasions and every time we were disrespected by someone who ether blocked the handicapped parking or cussed at us for parking in the handicapped parking spot(I am 67 and handicapped with a plaque)it is the same person doing this every time and then she gets out and walks into the kitchen via the backdoor and and has no handicapped plaque. I nor my family will ever patronize the establishment again. read more

Really really good & so reasonably priced! I love the fact that they're open late, too. I got their fajita burrito with chicken & it was massive! It was 2 full meals in 1 burrito. They also serve chips & salsa on the house & if you want a simple fountain drink, they're only $1! I would say that it's not the absolute best Mexican food I've had in the area (compared so some places in the Rogue Valley, I know Cave Junction is Illinois Valley), but they're doing things right! They're not over charging for the sake of simply being able to, the service is good, quick & friendly & they're open for those that need to catch a bite later in the evening. Now I know that when I'm in Cave Junction, I have a great little Mexican joint as a solid option! read more

Carlos Restaurante - Massive burrito! - Mexican Near Me - Cave Junction, Oregon

A m a z i n g ! Good service, the food is excellent!! Try their street tacos (we had asada), they're as good as King Taco in LA!! Enchiladas, other tacos are great and all side dishes (bean and rice), sauce are great too. Must try!!! read more

Bleah. Just bleah. The food is uninspired. It lacks flavor and spice. I've gone several times and it continues in its mediocrity. The service is good - friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is pleasant. The bar drinks are decent. But the food is just bleah. read more

Carlos Restaurante - Pulpo Rancheros, Frijoles de la Olla, a chili relleno and Pacifico Clara on tap. - Mexican Near Me - Cave Junction, Oregon

The food was good. The serving size was good. There were free chips and salsa. I had the carne asada tacos was refried beans and rice.

Total old school two California 1970-1980's Mexican food. You'll see what I mean. And I hope they don't change a thing. They changed the look of the menu but still have the old stuff. Yummy! read more

The waiter barely looked at us and was very curt. However apart from that the food was timely and yummy . The asada tacos are flavorful and not dry as sometimes happens with asada . The fajitas come sizzling as they should . The ceviche is yummy and has avocado with it as a good ceviche should . The cheese quesadilla has a generous amount of cheese as well. read more

Phenomenal service and great drinks alone are reason enough to return! The light music in the backdrop and shaded patio make for a fine experience! read more

Carlos Restaurante - This is how good it all was! - Mexican Near Me - Cave Junction, Oregon

not good, not clean food, very cheap quality service is amazing. Stick with the salsa, guacamole and alcohol, that's the safe Zone read more

I stopped by for lunch on a slow day and ordered the tacos with carne asada. The meat was grilled with just a little bit of char and the avocado was a nice accompaniment. The beans were cooked nicely with onions, tomatoes, and bacon but they could have had more flavor. Of course, I had no problem eating them all, though. I really enjoyed my meal and cleaned my plate well. read more

Carlos Restaurante - a view of the inside of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cave Junction, Oregon

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Eaten here many times now since moving here. The good news is it's open every day, the other news is the food is improving, maybe because there is some competition in town with two other Mexican food places and some pop ups. It would be good if they turned their a/c up a few degrees, it's always cold in there. Food is decent, there could be another server or two since the waiters are pretty busy. read more

So the food is pretty good and the service was great atmosphere awesome but it was missing something. I wasn't blown away by the food but as much as I travel I've become sort of a Mexican food snob lol. I only felt like it could of had a little more spice and flare to it. They also charge per glass of soda which doesn't come from a can so that made no sense sort of tacky. read more

Carlos Restaurante - Cheese and ground beef Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Cave Junction, Oregon

PARKING: is available and can accommodate a fair amount of people. No fee is required to park. VENUE: You may choose between the option of being sit inside or outside with either having a booth or chairs. The lighting inside is dim and the noise level is average. FOOD: I chose the mole enchilada plate. I am not a fan of refried beans and rice, but this is what they offer and it is mentioned in the menu. The mole was neither sweet nor spicy but gave the enchiladas a richer flavor. Very average dish. DRINK: I HIGHLY recommend the michelada with a modelo as a paired bear. As an Los Angeles native I have the opportunity of trying many micheladas and this meets up with my expectations. Truthfully, this drink is what made my experience all the better. SERVICE: At first, my partner and I were uncertain if I waiter was upset because he seemed the want to rush our order and didnt make much eye contact but shortly after everything seemed to cool down and he seemed more attentive and refilled our chip basket. OVERALL: This is one of the very few Mexican food restaurants near Cave Junction, OR. and stays open till 10pm. read more

Carlos Restaurante - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Cave Junction, Oregon

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Not a very good experience at all. The service was very slow, flies and ants were everywhere, and there were lots of customers walking around without masks. I ordered a dish with a vegetable side and the broccoli was half rotten, and the carrots were very dry. The waitresses were nice but that's about it. read more

Carlos Restaurante - Vegetable side with rotting broccoli - Mexican Near Me - Cave Junction, Oregon

Usually, Carlos' would get a 4 or more stars, but last Tues, 9/26/24 their cook routine the rating. Got a chimichanga with rich & bean - to go. The meat was so cooked as to be inedible! There was no "gravy" on the meat. They must have run out of avocado - none:( Could the bean & rice be from last night?Usually with a to go meal, they ask if your want flour or corn tortilla - first time they've ever charged for some. First time I'm not a happy eater. read more

Absolutely A+++ We were seated within minutes, the staff was warm and genuinely friendly, the food was delicious and came out so fast. The beer glasses were chilled and came with fresh limes. Just Go here, it's great! read more

We were surprised at the quality of the food here. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent.

If you're ever driving through Cave Junction, you have to stop here! My husband and I are very picky about Mexican food and this place did not disappoint! Try the Ranchero Steak, it is DELICIOUS! So flavorful, so tender. read more

Great food overall, nicely cooked, delicious and filling, with great service and good atmosphere. They also have a tv on the outer ring patio that they can play old movies on, primarily old westerns/Mexican movies. Toilets are a problem as they are small , cramped, mildly lit with only a few stalls, so those with a claustrophobia problem will hate them, so plan accordingly if you want to avoid having to use them. They also have a bar though I have not frequented it, it does look a little cramped but I can vouch for their alcoholic drinks as good. I am fond of their mexican coffees myself, they also have a good Weinhard rootbeer typically in stock to go with your meal, and I can vouch it's good quality root beer. read more

Best Mexican food from Southern California to Oregon! Service average . Ambiance perfect!

This place is great! You can always tell if the foods going to be good by the salsa, and that salsa has got some flavor! We both ordered the carnitas burrito which was pretty tasty. The carnitas were crisp which was a perfect complement to the beans and rice inside. But it's didn't stop there....the sauce that covered the top was delicious! Perfect seasoning and flavor plus the service is fast and the staff is always super friendly. This is an authentic Mexican joint and I highly recommend it. We try to stop and eat here every time we pass through cave junction. So if your in the area do your taste buds a favor. Also, there adult beverages are delicious! The strawberry basil margarita is perfect for hot days but if you like something more savory the michelada is a must. I recommend it with modelo especial but really any beer would work. "Happy tasting" read more

Service was good, which is why they get 2 stars. Our server was polite and prompt to get our drinks and take our orders. The food...not so good. I ordered the Carne asada plate, the steak was salty and the cheese enchilada side that comes with it was more like a greasy quesadilla. My daughter ordered the albondigas soup and it tasted like Campbells tomatoes soup, with some chopped up carrots and meatballs. My other daughter ordered 2 al pastor tacos and they were...different... It pains me to write this because I really want to like this place, mainly because I value service so highly, but at the end of the day the food can be better. read more

Great restaurant! Very dark inside with festive decorations. We came at around 8pm and was seated right away. We waited a good 20 minutes before ordering and another 30 minutes before getting our food. The portions were pretty big and overall delicious! read more

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My husband and I moved to Cave Junction about a year and a half ago and have tried Carlos Mexican restaurant and every time we have been very disappointed. Not only does the food taste boring but it all tastes the same. We crave good Mexican food here in CJ and it's just not here read more

I placed my order through the phone at 11:32 am, they told me it was going to be ready in 20 mins. I've been waiting for 40 mins for my order, it isn't the first time it happens to us. We usually take an hour break, so we call ahead to just pick up our order but then we got there and we waited for another 25 mins, I wouldn't mind if they would have told me it was going to be 40 mins wait but they said 20 so that's the reason why I'm giving a bad review. Food is usually good, that's why we always order from them, or we dine in. But probably next time I'll just go to subway that's it's crossing the street, and I think it would be way faster. The 3 stars are because of good food, and good customer service from Daniel. He's always really nice and friendly, but calling ahead and then waiting even more time is just crazy mostly if you have to go back to work since you're just wasting your time there. read more

Carlos Restaurante - a hand holding a ticket to gom - Mexican Near Me - Cave Junction, Oregon

Excellent food, massive portions and great service. We went here as a group of 9 and ended up ordering a variety of things. The cheese enchilada and the crab enchilada were terrific, the rice and beans flavorful, the mole was delicious and the chicken wings were pretty good. The jalapeno poppers were the only thing I didn't like. We ended the meal with some fantastic flan. I'd definitely recommend going here if you happen to be in the town and craving some mexican food. read more

I've tried this restaurant a couple times travelling through Cave Junction. I really wanted to like it but the food has been very disappointing. I am surprised by the good reviews. On a positive note, the servers are nice and the chips and salsa are good. read more

Stopped by on our way up through Oregon and not disappointed! We were going to stop at Subway but saw this and decided to give it a try. Delicious. You get a basket of fresh chips and salsa, and the menu has a lot of options for everyone. I got the carnitas tacos, and they were big and filling and had a lot of meat, which I like. It's a nice little restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely would recommend! read more

Great menu (many unique dishes), great lunch service, killer Cadillac Margaritas! Highly recommend! read more

We ordered the following: Banderilla: Awesome (the chicken in this dish was perfectly grilled). Must try. Enchilada and Chili Relleno: Decent, nothing great. Chimichanga: Pretty good. The above 2 lunch items are super cheap ($7 or so) and large quantities. Service was decent. Refilled salsas and chips multiple times: decent ones. read more

This is my second time to visit Carlos restaurant, it's a good place to getting authentic Mexican. Today I ordered the #10 combo. Everything was fresh and hot! It took awhile to getting served, maybe they were short staffed, but it was worth the wait. The staff were nice and we had plenty of chips while waiting for our meal. Parking is not conducive to truck and tent trailer but we found some street parking close by. There is a lot of seating options, outside patio, enclosed patio or inside. The bathroom was clean, very important! read more

I was a regular 2 -36 times a week customer before covid. Now that the restaurant is open again. I only do take out. I used to love to eat there but the last 4 times the food was very lacking to say the least, My hot wings were so over cooked. The steak picado was was so tough. I could not chew it. even the tortillas were hard. I do believe that it will be quite a while before I trust my business to them again. I can spent my $70.00 some where else. I just feel disappointed and let down. Please do better and I will return. read more

old people love it. the rice and beans were not that good but the entree was alright. loved the chips and salsa obvi, but main food was subpar. service was nice and ambience was inviting, would recommend as there aren't many other places to eat in cave junction. had to park across the street and walk over but its not a busy stretch to cross. 3/5 because i think my mom could make better rice read more

The seafood chimichanga is the burrito OF MY DREAMS. Like, if I was on death row, I would be like AHHHH there's this Mexican restaurant in Cave Junction, Oregon and please the seafood chimichanga PLEASE! The first time my bf ordered it (and I had like SIX tantalizing bites) it was to go because we were staying in a treehouse (you read that right) nearby... so, 26-min latergram burrito was still goddamn dreamy but the NEXT night we drive into the cutie-pie town and ordered TWO seafood chimichangas and we got them piping hot and holy Mary mother of crustaceans, our burrito dreams were realized. Also, MAD PROPS on the Christmas decorations. The chairs, the ceiling, the lights--such attention to detail contributed to a maximum experience of merriment. PS decorator tell me your secrets email me read more

I always order from the vegan page. It is delicious and healthy at the same time. I really like this place.

Stopped by on our way through for vacation. Cave Junction seems like a nice quiet town. We chose Carlos because it was close to were we parked our RV and dog. Good choice on our part. We were there about 2:30 in the afternoon. Service was fast. Seated immediately. Chips and salsa served immediately. I had a margarita and it was very yummy. Good balance of tequila and mixer. We each had different items. Everyone LOVED what they chose. We had enchilada, tamale, quesadilla, taco and burrito. So much goodness! Filled up the teenagers and husband. Total win on our part. Price was very reasonable. And one last thing, there was lots of laughter among those who worked there. I really liked that. read more