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Charlies Restaurant

4.2 (260 reviews)
InexpensiveDiners, Mexican, Beer Bar
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Taco Salad
Alexis N.

Came in on a Saturday afternoon while passing by Los Alamos. The vibes were casual and laidback. I had the taco salad which was delicious! The service was a little slow but so friendly and we weren't in any rush so it worked out just fine!

Jaron H.

Plenty to like about Charlie's. The food is tasty. The portions are huge. And they're open everyday which is clutch if you're visiting wine country on off days. Charlie and his team went above and beyond to stay open past business hours to get us some dinner. Charlie even sat and talked with us while we watched an amazing sunset. Highly recommended and will definitely be back. Oh and they have a friendly cat who is obviously named Charlie.

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Neville S.

We've driven past Los Alamos many times and have seen the sign for Charlie's. Finally last week we decided we would spend date night in Los Alamos and have our meal at Charlie's. I checked their website to find out their hours. Says they close at 8:00. Cool. So we would explore Los Alamos from 6 to 7, and then supper at Charlie's from 7-8. We arrived at Charlie's at 7:10 and they said they're closed. I told the waitress their website says they close at 8. She said that is only in the summer time! (I checked website again, doesn't say anything about closing at 8 only in summer). Additionally, there were customers still sitting in the outside dining area and eating! (so how were the closed?) We drove all the way from SLO specifically to enjoy Charlie's on our date night. I couldn't believe we were turned away, even after I told the waitress that we had traveled all the way from SLO and went off the information on their website. She should have honored the time listed on their website. We were so disappointed we ended up just driving home, feeling let down by Charlie's for sending us away.

Dennis C.

Great venue for an outdoor meal on a nice day. Most of the menu is either American or Mexican food. We tried both and enjoyed it. I got the cheeseburger and my wife got A burrito and we shared the chili verde fries. I thought the burger was excellent, but I should note that I like thinner patties with lots of flavors, which is what they have. If you like a thick Patty, it may not be your favorite. Anyway, the food was great and it was really nice to eat outside in the sun. Service was ok, not great. For some reason, the server seemed displeased (eye roll) when we asked for the hot salsa.

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Ron Y.

Came back for my fries and pineapple shake. But I also got a bacon burger and my wife got a patty melt. I downed the fries and then took a big sip of the shake, wow, it reminded me of the Samuel Jackson character Jules when after taking a bite out of that kahuna burger he took a big sip of sprite and says "hit the spot". Oh and that burger melt was "tasty".

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The mexican food is really good. The salads are really good. The sandwiches are thin. Service is awesome

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Fun little roadside diner. Food was good but the service was a little slow. Will definitely try again when we are in the area.

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Food and service was great and the service was great. We celebrated a birthday. The crew were very nice.

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3.8(170 reviews)
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