The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was on the pricey side, but they serve you a hearty portion, so it balances out. They offered complimentary chips and salsa along with beans. They were not seasoned black beans, so I had to add salsa to make them worth eating. The pozole was flavorful, and the broth was seasoned to perfection. It had plenty of hominy but was lacking in shredded beef. Shrimp tacos were awesome, and the side of veggies was a great side for a seafood entree. I get tired of just seeing fries. The bar area is a little divey. Average prices, well-made drinks. They have a daily happy hour. read more

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Tio Carlos is hands-down one of the best Mexican spots in Irving. From the moment you sit down, you're greeted with light, crispy chips and a flavorful hot sauce--but what really sets them apart is the complimentary bean dip. It's unique, rich, and unlike anything I've had at another restaurant. Honestly, they could bottle it and sell it. Every dish here is a win. The shrimp cocktail is a standout--it's so generous in portion that it could easily be a full meal by itself. Fresh, zesty, and packed with flavor. I've tried several different plates over time, and it's the kind of place where you can order confidently knowing it'll be good. From the classics to their house specialties, everything comes out hot, fresh, and seasoned just right. On top of the food, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is always on point. If you want consistently delicious Mexican food with a little something extra (don't skip that bean dip!), Tio Carlos is a guaranteed hit. read more

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I went with a group to Tio Carlos. We went for lunch. I got a lunch special. It was delicious. An avocado enchilada, crispy taco, charro beans and rice. All seasoned well. Service was great. The atmosphere is good. Plenty of comfortable seating. Also a nice, little bar area separate from the main dining area. I will be back. read more

Well I've been here for 10 minutes no acknowledgment. Waitresses look at me and don't even address me. One waitress even set a dirty cup on the table where I finally sat and helped another table grabbed the cup and didn't even say anything. A family just came in were helped and I had to ask her if anyone was going to help me. She told me one moment then ran away and came back to service that family. This is crazy in 2026. read more

Tio Carlos - Terrible service! Laid down dirty cup but didn't say one word to me - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Food was delicious. I will be back. I had the brisket nachos. My husband had the cheese enchiladas daughter had the chicken enchiladas.

From the moment you arrive, you are greeted with a smile. The food is excellent. My favorite dish is the Carne Asada! Tender and well seasoned. From the Bar, I had the Margarita on the Rocks, and it was delicious. We've been going to Tio Carlos' restaurant for a number of years. A great place to celebrate with family and friends! read more

Where to begin with Tio Carlos. It started off as a quick decision. I expected almost nothing but my group and I desired cheap Mexican food. The energy in there was superb. Live music and possibly Carlos himself hanging around the restaurant. I was excited for my food to say the least. The beef quesadillas I had were easily the best I've ever had from any restaurant. This is my first ever yelp review. Usually people are whining about something nobody cares about, but I was compelled to write today because of how perfect this experience was. read more

Tio Carlos - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Even though they were about to close- they welcomed us in and gave great customer service. Food was delicious!

Service was really great and the food was fantastic! We didn't order from the bar but I'm excited to try their margaritas next time. Ambiance was sadly not great inside :( There was a jazz sax player doing a set in the bar which bled over into the restaurant side, which continued to play Mexican radio music over the top of the sax jam. The two musics combined were not a vibe. But I'll bet if we had sat on the patio outside it wouldn't have been an issue. Queso & set up was 10/10 though and we will be back! read more

The service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious! I can't wait to return next time I'm in Irving. Highly recommend!

Really friendly people and pretty decent Mexican food. Affordable for lunch. They have a reasonable lunch menu. Place always seems clean, especially the bathroom. Nice outdoor seating area for the nice days. We like to go here for lunch. I would love to check out the nightlife scene. They do have a full bar. read more

An OK tex mex resturaunt that barely hits the mark on producing a memorable meal. Their chips have some crisp, but they arent very flavorful. Their salsas are pretty weak, and have the consistency of pace picante rather than an authentic rojo. The nachos are decent in their textbook approach for tex mex nachos. Quite simple with just beef and cheese on top, but the sour cream and jalapenos on the side Their horchata is watery and tastes more like a powdered mix instead of being made from scratch. Their brisket enchiladas taste only like the grease that comes from the brisket and cheese. That's not to say that this was bad, but it certainly wasn't exciting. After a while, I grew tired of this dish because of how one dimensional it was. read more

I thought it was gonna be okay because the reviews weren't bad. I was DEAD wrong. $18 for a raw chicken breast over old crispy rice. And canned corn with mayo. The problem is everyone is incredibly nice. How do you tell them their food is really bad?? The ceiling looks like rotted wood and it smells like mildew. Maybe at some point this place was great. Nuts it's far from the flowing reviews. read more

Love this place - consistently great service and food. Dependable, great prices and lots of options

The food and drinks are amazing!!! First time here but not my last! The birria tacos are the best on the planet! Enchiladas are to die for!!' read more

Great hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. They have lots of seating and service is normally very quick. I have gotten many items on the menu all of with are good. read more

It's been 22 years since my first trip to Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico where I learned Spanish and discovered Chili Rellenos. I loved them immediately. Ever since in my travels throughout the US I have sought a perfect chili relleno. My serveR recommended the chicken. It was stunning. I actually tell you better than my first those long 22 years ago! I loved it. Kudos to the chef. I startedd with their chicken tortilla soup. Look at those chunks of chicken. And so juicy. So tender. As a big kid I asked for horchata. Maybe a bit to much cinnamon on top, but gosh to feel over 2decades younger, what a great experience. read more

Tio Carlos - Chicken tortilla soup - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

This place seems old but the food is great. We went inside and I almost had to ask my husband to just forget about it as there's not much people inside but good thing we stayed as we got a very good meal. My sister in law got a fajita beef and she loved it. She said the meat is to tender and good. I got enchiladas and the cheese, chicken and brisket are a must to try. The best that they have is the sandwich lomito argentino. It's Large Argentine style sandwich filled with grilled steak, fried eggs, jack cheese, ham , lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa rosa, served with French fries. My husband loved it so much that he had to order again in our 2nd visit here. You've got to visit this surprisingly hole in wall good place for Tex max food. By the way I wouldn't pass up the plantains which is always my favorite thing to order in any restaurant that has that in their menu ;) read more

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The place was super hot no Ac The food was good and service was great Music was awesome read more

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Let me just comment that a lot has changed at this place! The ambiance is about the same but the customer service is awesome here! Our server was James and he was amazing. Let's start with the chips and salsa. The chips were thin fresh and crisp and the salsa was very good. The salsa recipe is a little different but so good! We had cheese and onion enchilada's covered with chili con carne, rice and refried beans. The entree was really good and piping hot just the way I like my food. We enjoyed the food and will be returning soon! Thanks Tio Carlos for an amazing lunch!! read more

We've been coming to this place for years but never back to back or anything. Despite the months between visits, every time we have been here the food is delicious. I love how they start off with complimentary chips and salsa and black beans, which are delicious. This time around my husband had the chicken fajita nachos and even though he asked for no sour cream or guacamole, they were still loaded with cheese, chicken, and beans that he wasn't able to finish them all. I chose the enchilada plate off of the lunch special menu which is available Mon-Fri 11-2 and has many different options to choose from. Despite only being two enchiladas with rice and beans, it was delicious and very filling. We have been coming for years and will continue coming for years to come. read more

Tio Carlos - Chicken Fajita Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Yummy authentic Mexican eats. They are very friendly folks. Customer service is great. Food comes out hot and quickly.

The food was average - not terrible but nothing great either. The service was terrible -it took over 20 minutes from the time we were seated until our order was taken and no, it was not a busy time. Drink refills were slow to come and no one checked on us or asked if we needed anything. To be clear, we were not the only ones treated this way and I have zero expectations (or desire) to be waited on hand and foot but the staff couldn't be bothered to simply say "hello." read more

Cici welcomed me in after I was leaving a night study, and was very friendly by keeping the kitchen open to make me brisket tacos! Thank you guys for making me dinner after hours. It was very much appreciated and the tacos were phenomenal! read more

The best classic old school tex mex I've found in the area yet. Really nice fresh salsa and chips. Great salsa. The queso is very velveeta but that's not necessarily a bad thing; it's still danged tasty. The cheese enchiladas were solid, and quite filling with a lot of cheese inside. They were a bit greasy, but hey that goes with the territory. I'd pick them over any of the other cheese enchiladas with chili sauce I've tried locally recently. Next time I"m thinking that asking for a little extra sauce would be good The tortilla soup got a thumbs up from the wife. Bistek ala Mexicana had a lot of tender pieces of beef and a fresh tomato onion and pepper sauce. I look forward to trying more of the menu. read more

Great food service was average it's worth trying. I will go again for my 3rd time soon.

Owner passed away and we haven't been back since reopening. Pretty decent Mexican food a tad pricey but everything is pricey nowadays. Good chili con carne. read more

Located in Irving, Tex Mex style restaurant. Warm chips and three diff dips hot salsa a cold salsa and black beans. We ordered drinks he had a House margarita, it was a little weak it taste more Margarita mix and lemons. I had a Love potion cocktail it was good. We ordered the fajita Beef and chicken for two it comes with grilled onions and green peppers and Two plates with rice and beans guacamole sour cream and cheese. We really liked it. I was getting a little uncomfortable it was getting too hot in the restaurant the heater was in too high and I wish they played better tunes. Overall they were friendly and very attentive. Thank you. read more

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This is one of the best restaurants I've seen the food is really good and the service was amazing!!!

Thanks to yelp, I found this restaurant and decided to check it out. The service was really good as we probably had the entire staff check on us every 3 minutes it seemed like. They serve chips and salsa along with a black bean dip. The salsa had a nice kick to it, and the black bean dip was great. We ordered a small blanco queso to try it out, and it was amazing!!! They have a huge menu and offer a variety of options. We decided to split the taco salad with a combo of beef and chicken. The salad is a huge portion, so it can definitely be split betwen 2 people at least. Prices were average. I'll definitely go back! read more

Was better than expected. The QuesaBirra tacos were really good! The services was good also!

Solid Mexican food choice for any occasion, be it a first date, casual dinner, or having your family meet your significant other's in a lowkey setting! There is honestly something on the menu here for everyone. The staff is always so happy and ready to serve, but not overly attentive. Some of the booths are a bit cracked, but don't let that deter you! The food is delicious and always quick to come out. When you arrive, they bring a medium-spicy salsa and black bean dip to the table. This is honestly the best black bean dip I've ever had, both warm and bursting with flavor. The chips are thin and very crispy. I usually get the beef enchiladas without cheese (blasphemy, I know) and ranchero sauce instead, and it is always fantastic. Their rice is always fluffy and flavorful, and their fries are crunchy and filling. I've also had their brisket tacos, steak torta, and pastor tacos, all of which are very good as well! There's a large parking lot nearby, they serve Coke products as well as alcoholic beverages, and there are plenty of TVs nearby to watch your preferred sport as you eat. read more

Nothing fancy, just great mexican food and great atmosphere . Had Chicken enchiladas w/green sauce. 5 stars all the way

Heard about this place from a friend and the food was amazing! Laid back casual bar good for happy hour. The service was top notch our server was the best! I had the Bisteak a la Mexicana and it was delicious! My wife had the chile relleno with queso blanco and it looked delicious. My server was attentive and friendly my beer was always full and I didn't have to ask or wait for the next one. Bartender made the best spicy pineapple margarita we've had in a long time and we'll definitely be going back! read more

The food here was very good til they advertised being under new management. The new management has done something way wrong and I have no desire to go there anymore. read more

On a Work trip and tried to find a Mexican place since I live in the depths of hell (North Dakota) and there is NO good Mexican! Anyway! Shared the Fajitas combo for 2 with my boss (chicken, steak and shrimp) came with beans and rice guacamole and sour cream! So good! Also, chips and salsa + bean dip was on a steady refill without even having to ask! The waiter even came by with more as we were paying! Anyway! Delish! And not too bad price wise! Would definitely recommend! read more

We love coming to Tio Carlo's it tends to be our Friday night hang out spot. The food is always very fresh, as everything is made in house DAILY! One way I can tell its homemade is that sometimes the salsa may be a little hotter than the time before or milder, but still SUPER fresh and tasty! Everyone there is also very friendly. And even after going for 5+ years, they are amazing! read more

Greetings!! Went here on Friday for lunch while in the area. We really enjoyed our beef fajita burrito on the lunch menu. The burrito was huge for a lunch portion (very impressed). The black bean dip and salsas were good also. Our waiter Sam was very friendly and attentive. Definitely would return and recommend! read more

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The reviews to this place look amazing and I couldn't wait to check it out. But it really didn't come close to the expectations I had. I don't know if I caught them on a bad day. I don't think I'll return. Service was sloppy. Our waitress seemed like she was in a mad rush to get our order in. Got us water only after. No chips and salsa for our table until we reminded her about it. The queso we ordered came before there were any chips on the table. My entree came much later than my friend's. She didn't bother with water refills throughout the meal and of course turned all sweet when she laid the bill in front of us. Service is crucial to the overall dining experience and this was just a disappointment. I really wish the food compensated for the service. But it was mediocre at the very most. Our queso was basic. Their chips and bean dip were good. I got the eggchiladas that's 2 eggs atop 2 avocado enchiladas topped with queso sauce. It sure sounds awesome. It wasn't bad but all I could taste was the queso poured on top. No distinct flavors but just a soggy mess. My friend who ordered 3 enchiladas-the avocado, brisket and cheese didn't care for any of those either. read more

Tio Carlos - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

My boyfriend and I went here for dinner yesterday. We noticed the beef specifically tasted a little off. I told my boyfriend that if I got food poisoning I would leave a review, so here I am. I believe the meat was old or cooked with fish because the meat tasted like fish. I am currently on the toilet throwing up and going #2. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more