Carlos O'Brien's Mexican Restaurant

Lunch Specials Appetizers

Spinach Queso Lunch
$7.95
Guacamole Dip Lunch

Fresh Guacamole topped with our pico de gallo.
$7.95
Small Cheese Crisp Lunch
$4.45

Lunch Specials Meals

A. Cheese Enchilada & Beef Taco Lunch

Served with rice and beans.
$11.95
B. Pollo Fundido Lunch

Chicken chimi covered with jalapeno cream cheese and cheddar served with rice and beans.
$12.95
C. Chicken or Shredded Beef Chimi Lunch

Covered with green sauce topped with sour cream served with rice and beans.
$11.95
D. Chicken or Beef Enchilada Lunch

Covered with green sauce, topped with sour cream served with rice and beans.
$10.95
E. Burro Enchilada Style Lunch

Chicken, beef, red or green chile, or bean served with rice and beans.
$11.95
F. Chicken or Beef Taco Salad Lunch

Topped with tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
$11.95
G. Chicken or Beef Flauta Lunch

Topped with guacamole, tomatoes and cheese served with rice and beans.
$10.50
H. Burrito Grande Lunch

Fajita beef or chicken, peppers, onions, rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo and cheese all wrapped in a giant flour tortilla.
$13.95
I. Fajitas Lunch

Served with refried beans.
$14.50

Lunch Specials Quick Bites

1. Two Tacos Lunch

Chicken, shredded beef, ground beef, machaca, or beer battered fish.
$9.95
2. Cheese Enchilada Lunch

With red or green sauce.
$6.50
3. Chile Relleno Lunch

With green sauce.
$7.95
4. Tamale Enchilada Style

Green corn or spicy beef. Topped with red, green or tomatillo sauce and cheese.
$7.95
5. No Taco Salad Lunch

Topped with chicken or shredded beef, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, and cheese.
$9.95
6. Burrito Lunch

Bean, chicken, beef, carnitas, red chile or green chile.
$7.95

All Day Menu Appetizers

Mini Chimis - 2 Minis

Chicken or beef.
$5.95
Mini Chimis - 4 Minis

Chicken or beef.
$9.95
Botanas

Corn tortilla chips covered with diced green chile and cheese topped with green sauce, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions, and olives.
$12.95
Chile Con Queso Dip

Gluten-free. A delicious blend of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and jalapeno cream cheese.
$8.45
Mexican Pizza

Two crisp flour tortillas covered with ranchero sauce, tomatoes, cheese, topped with green onions and olives, guacamole on the side.
$13.95
Nachos

Gluten-free. Corn tortilla chips covered with green chile, and cheese.
$10.95
Quesadillas

Flour tortilla with melted cheese served open or folded with grilled vegetables.
$6.95
Spinach con Queso Dip

Gluten-free. Jalapenos jack cheese with onions, tomatoes, and spinach.
$8.45
Mini Flautas - 2 MInis

Chicken or beef.
$5.95
Mini Flautas - 4 Minis

Chicken or beef.
$9.95
Mini Tacos - 2 MInis

Chicken or beef.
$5.95
Mini Tacos - 4 Minis

Chicken or beef.
$9.95
Guacamole

Gluten-free. Fresh guacamole made daily with avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, and green chile.
$8.95

All Day Menu Bowls

Albondigas Soup

Gluten-free. Mexican-style meatball soup served with corn tortillas.
$8.50
Sopa de Tortilla

Gluten-free. Vegetable broth topped with tortilla strips, cheese, and avocado.
$8.50
Chile con Carne

Bowl of chile topped with cheese, served with a flour tortilla.
$9.95

All Day Menu Salads

Taco Salad

Seasoned shredded beef, ground beef, or chicken served over a tossed salad in a flour tortilla shell sprinkled with cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
$14.95
Carlos Chopped Salad

Mix of Iceberg and Romaine lettuce, black beans, roasted corn, tomato, and avocado topped with crunchy tortilla strips and cilantro ranch.
$12.95
Side Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, cheese and green onions, with your choice of dressing.
$5.95

All Day Menu Pub Fare

Mini Sampler

2 Mini beef tacos, 2 mini beef chimis, and 2 mini chicken flautas. Served with jalapeno cream cheese.
$14.95
Cheeseburger

1/2 lb Sirloin burger topped with American, Cheddar, or Pepper Jack cheese. Served with fries.
$13.95
Chicken Sandwich

Spiced grilled chicken breast sandwich topped with American, Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese. Served with fries.
$12.95
Baja Fish Sandwich

Beer battered fish, cabbage, and sauce. Served on a soft bun with fries.
$12.95
Chicken Wings

House made spicy wings served with carrots and ranch.
$14.95
Spicy Bean Dip

Refried beans mixed with jalapeno cream cheese.
$8.45
Fish & Chips

Beer battered fish and fries.
$11.95

All Day Menu Chimichangas

Chicken, Shredded or Ground Beef, or Carnitas Chimichanga

Chicken breast, shredded or ground beef, or carnitas covered with green sauce. A crisp burro with your favorite filling covered with sauce, topped with sour cream and green onions, served with rice and beans.
$14.95
Bean Chimichanga

Black or refried beans, covered with red sauce. A crisp burro with your favorite filling covered with sauce, topped with sour cream and green onions, served with rice and beans.
$13.95
Machaca Beef Chimichanga

Covered with red sauce. A crisp burro with your favorite filling covered with sauce, topped with sour cream and green onions, served with rice and beans.
$14.95
Red or Green Chile con Carne Chimichanga

Covered with your choice of red or green sauce. A crisp burro with your favorite filling covered with sauce, topped with sour cream and green onions, served with rice and beans.
$14.95
Three Way Chimichanga

Red chile con carne, green chile con carne, and beans, with your choice of red or green sauce. A crisp burro with your favorite filling covered with sauce, topped with sour cream and green onions, served with rice and beans.
$14.95

All Day Menu Fajitas

Chicken or Steak Fajitas

Marinated chicken grilled with onions and bell peppers served with refried beans. All fajitas served with sour cream, guacamole and hot flour tortillas on the side, pico de gallo is available upon request.
$16.95
Veggie Fajitas

Grilled carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, red peppers, green peppers, potatoes and yellow squash, served with pinto beans. All fajitas served with sour cream, guacamole and hot flour tortillas on the side.
$14.95
Shrimp Fajitas

Grilled shrimp and veggie fajita served with rice. All fajitas served with sour cream, guacamole and hot flour tortillas on the side.
$19.95

All Day Menu House Favorites

Pollo Fundido

Chicken chimichanga covered with jalapeno cream cheese and cheddar cheese served with rice and beans.
$15.95
Favorite Fajita Quesadilla

Marinated beef, chicken or both grilled with onions and peppers served in a flour tortilla quesadilla with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.
$16.95
Carne Asada

Grilled marinated steak served with rice, beans, chile macho salsa and a flour tortilla.
$18.95
Carlos Carnitas Dinner

Tender seasoned pork served with pinto beans, rice, pico de gallo, guacamole and a flour tortilla.
$16.95
Salmon with Mango Salsa

Gluten-free. Filet of salmon topped with mango salsa served with Spanish rice and black beans or grilled vegetables.
$19.95
Grilled Shrimp with Macho Salsa

Gluten-free. Salt water shrimp lightly marinated served on Spanish rice with black beans and macho salsa.
$17.95
Papa Fajita

Baked potato topped with grilled chicken fajita, melted cheese, and sour cream on the side.
$14.95
Grande Burro Enchilada Style

Grilled chicken, bell peppers, onions, rice, beans, sour cream, pico and cheese all wrapped up in a giant flour tortilla covered with red or green sauce and cheese.
$16.95
Tomatillo Chicken Enchilada

Gluten-free. Chicken enchilada topped with tomatillo sauce and spinach queso served with beans and rice.
$14.95
Macho Street Tacos

Four mini carne asada tacos topped with white onions and cilantro served with beans, rice and chile macho.
$14.95
Spinach Enchilada Dinner

Gluten-free. Spinach enchilada covered with ranchero sauce and spinach con queso served with rice and black beans.
$13.95
Baja Fish Tacos

Two beer battered fish tacos topped with spicy sauce, cabbage and pico de gallo served with refried beans and rice.
$14.95
Shrimp Enchilada

Gluten-free. Grilled shrimp in an enchilada covered with tomatillo sauce and jalapeno cream cheese, served with rice and beans.
$16.95
Chorizo & Eggs

Three eggs cooked your way, chorizo, rice and refried beans served with a flour tortilla.
$13.95
Breakfast Tacos

Two corn tortillas topped with scrambled egg, cheese, and pico de gallo, plus your choice of one, machaca, chorizo, or potato, sour cream on the side, rice and refried beans.
$13.95

All Day Menu Mexican Combinations & Dinners

1. Cheese Enchilada a Beef Taco

Served with rice and beans.
$14.95
2. Red or Green Chill con Carne (Beef)

Red or green chili con carne (beef), served with rice and beans and a flour tortilla.
$13.95
3. Beef Enchilada a Beef Taco

Shredded or ground beef served with beans.
$15.95
4. Chicken Taco & Chicken Enchilada

Served with rice and beans.
$15.95
5. 2 Cheese Enchiladas

Served with rice and beans.
$12.95
5. 1/2 2 Chicken or Beef Enchiladas

Chicken with green sauce, shredded or ground beef with red sauce. Served with rice and beans
$15.95
7. Sour Cream Enchilada with Green Sauce

Served with rice and beans.
$12.95
8. 2 Flautas

Gluten-free. Chicken or shredded beef flautas topped with guacamole, tomatoes, and cheese, served with rice and beans.
$15.95
9. Burro, Beef Taco & Bean Tostada

Your choice of green chile con carne, red chile con carne, shredded or ground beef, or chicken burro.
$16.95
10. Cheese Enchilada & Burro

Your choice of green chile con carne, red chile con carne, shredded or ground beef or chicken burro.
$14.95
11. Spanish Chicken

Grilled chicken breast covered with ranchero sauce and cheese, served with black beans and rice, flour tortilla on the side.
$15.95
12. Huevos Rancheros

Two eggs covered with ranchero sauce and cheese, served with rice, beans, and a flour tortilla.
$12.95
14. Green Corn or Beef Tamale

Covered with enchilada sauce and melted cheese, served with rice and beans.
$13.95
15. Chimi Con Queso

Chicken chimichanga covered with chile con queso, served with rice and beans.
$16.95
16. 2 Tacos (Chicken, Beef, or Carnitas)

Served with rice and refried beans or black beans.
$14.95
13. A Little Bit of Everything In Miniature

Two beef chimichangas, two chicken flautas, bean tostada, green tamale, rice and beans.
$16.95
6. Chile Relleno

Served with rice and black beans.
$12.95

All Day Menu A La Carte

Enchiladas A La Carte
$6.95
Flautas A La Carte

Gluten-free. Chicken or beef.
$8.95
Tacos A La Carte
$4.95
Tostadas A La Carte
$6.95
Burros A La Carte
$6.50
Chile Relleno A La Carte

Served Enchilada style with green sauce
$8.50
Tamales A La Carte
$6.95

All Day Menu Children's Corner

Chicken Fingers

12 and under only. Includes rice and beans or fries.
$8.95
Kid's Cheeseburger

12 and under only. Includes rice and beans or fries.
$8.95
Mini Tacos

12 and under only. 2 mini shredded chicken or beef tacos, Includes rice and beans or fries.
$8.95
Chicken or Beef Mini Chimichangas

12 and under only. Includes rice and beans or fries.
$8.95
Kid's Bean Burrito

12 and under only. Small refried bean and cheese burrito, includes rice and beans or fries.
$8.95
Kids Quesadilla

12 and under only.Small cheese quesadilla, includes rice and beans or fries.
$8.95

All Day Menu Side Orders

Enchilada Style
$2.25
Pico de Gallo
$2.25
Sauce
$1.95
Huevo (1)
$2.25
Cheese
$2.50
Flour Tortilla (1)
$1.50
Corn Tortillas (3)
$1.50
Rice
$3.50
Beans
$3.50
Rice & Beans
$4.95
French Fries
$5.50
Guacamole & Sour Cream
$4.00
Salsa To-Go

Pint.
$7.95
Sour Cream
$2.50
Jalapeno Cream Cheese
$3.50
Hot Sauce To-Go

Pint.
$7.95

All Day Menu Desserts

Galleta Grande - Single

Fresh baked chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla Ice cream, chocolate, caramel and whipped cream.
$6.95
Galleta Grande - Double

Fresh baked chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla Ice cream, chocolate, caramel and whipped cream.
$10.95
Fried Ice Cream

A scoop of vanilla ice cream rolled in bran flakes and cinnamon sugar, deep fried and topped with strawberries, chocolate, honey, or caramel and whipped cream.
$5.95
Apple Pie Chimi

A sweet mix of apple and pie filling rolled in a flour tortilla and deep fried until golden brown, topped with cinnamon sugar, caramel, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
$7.95
Sopapilla

Sweet cinnamon pastry served with honey.
$6.95
Vanilla Ice Cream

Scoop of good old vanilla ice cream, topped with your choice of chocolate or caramel and whipped cream.
$4.95
Homemade Flan

Gluten-free. Mexican vanilla cinnamon custard topped with whipped cream.
$6.95
Cheesecake Chimis

Mini chimis filled with sweet cream cheese. served with strawberry dipping sauce or caramel.
$6.95

Keith M.

★★★☆☆

Jun 11, 2024

How have I not reviewed this place before?I've only been to this location a couple of times, but I use to be a huge fan of the one on Northern and 12th Street. I loved that old building and it's charm. I remember the host that worked there made sure that the customers had chips and salsa within 15 seconds of sitting down at the table. No lie, it was incredible.This place lacks the charm of the original location and the food has taken a bit of a dip in quality. The chips took a little longer than "the old days", but still quicker than most other places else. The salsa is as excellent as ever. This is more Americanized Mexican food, which is not a bad thing, just different. I've always loved their cheese crisps, but they are not as good as they used to be. Same thing with their enchilada sauce, as the cheese enchiladas were my normal "go to".I will probably go back, but it's now average rather than exceptional. 3 1/2/ stars

Jacque H.

★★☆☆☆

Mar 16, 2024

Grew up going to Carlos Obrians when on 16 St and BethanyWas so good back thenThen 12st and Northern still goodWent to this location yesterday and I was so disappointed.The food was terribleThere were 3 of us One had fajitas, two of us had the funditos.I was so disappointed... how can this restaurant go from awesome to terribleordered extra jalapeno cream and they charged 2.50. reallyafter tip $77. waste of moneywill never be back..so sad

Farrell H.

★★★★★

Aug 27, 2024

Delicious food, friendly staff, casual environment. Great for what it is, a local neighborhood spot!

Andrew C.

★★★★★

Jul 20, 2024

Great food at decent prices. Both times my wife and I went we enjoyed the atmosphere and experience very much! We will definitely go a third, fourth, fifth, so on and so forth times! Really like it here! Not sure why they have such a bad general rating.

Cindy L.

★★★★★

Mar 9, 2023

First time there, and it won't be our last. Anna took care of us. First time ever having a Mexican pizza, we really enjoyed it and the margaritas weren't bad either.I WOULD RECOMMEND.

Brian N.

★☆☆☆☆

May 19, 2023

It's been awhile since we've been to a Carlos O'Brien's. We used to go to the one on northern but it was torn down years ago. So we decided to see if this one was any goodWe were seated immediately. Our server was pretty good. He was very attentive and helpful. I knew things weren't going to be good when I tasted the salsa. Both the mild and hot were horrible. That's usually an indication on how good the food will be. Ordered the steak fajitas and a cheese quesadilla. The quesadilla was greasy but decent. Would have been better if there was good salsa. The steak was tasteless. The rice was tasteless. I was beginning to think I had Covid. Lol. But then I could taste the guacamole which was ok. Needless to say we won't be back. We all ordered different things and we all had the same opinion. "Not good".

Rachel S.

★☆☆☆☆

Dec 31, 2023

Our family ordered four different types of burritos. Picked them up and after we all started eating them, 1/4 of the normal amount of protein! Where's the beef? So frustrating after driving 30 minutes to bring this home after work. Called the "manager" and explained what we just experienced. He said "bring them back so I can see if this is true?!" What?! Well instead of him apologizing he kept being defensive. The little meat that was in the chimichanga was stale and dry! He replied "no it's not " With no resolution or apology, here's your review! Horrible customer service....$16 for garbage.

Matt Z.

★★★★☆

May 17, 2024

Ordered the green corn tamale and it was excellent. My son ordered the shrimp fajitas and ate it all. Can't go wrong with a chimichanga and the endless bowls of chips and salsa. We were seated quickly and the service was great.

Meridith H.

★★☆☆☆

May 9, 2023

The bar area has lots of nice tables and the bar top has plenty of seating. The bar seats are cushy but there is no back so they can get uncomfortable after a bit of time sitting.Service was excellent. Friendly, attentive and fast. However, the food left a lot to be desired. I had a taco that was made with very fresh ingredients and came to the table nice and hot. Large serving sizes but my taco shell was completely broken in half, there wasn't much meat, it was mostly lettuce, and the meat lacked seasoning or any flavor. All our food was boring, bland, flavorless but made with very fresh ingredients.The margarita was pre-made. It was not the best or the worst I've ever had.The service is a definite 5 but the food wasn't good.

Jennie K.

★★★★★

May 8, 2024

Stopped for lunch. Food was excellent from Salsa, Margaritas and food. Arnaldo, our waiter, was wonderful and attentive. We will definitely be back.

Carlos O'Brien's Mexican Restaurant

Menu

Lunch Specials Appetizers

Spinach Queso Lunch

Guacamole Dip Lunch

Small Cheese Crisp Lunch

Lunch Specials Meals

A. Cheese Enchilada & Beef Taco Lunch

B. Pollo Fundido Lunch

C. Chicken or Shredded Beef Chimi Lunch

D. Chicken or Beef Enchilada Lunch

E. Burro Enchilada Style Lunch

F. Chicken or Beef Taco Salad Lunch

G. Chicken or Beef Flauta Lunch

H. Burrito Grande Lunch

I. Fajitas Lunch

Lunch Specials Quick Bites

1. Two Tacos Lunch

2. Cheese Enchilada Lunch

3. Chile Relleno Lunch

4. Tamale Enchilada Style

5. No Taco Salad Lunch

6. Burrito Lunch

All Day Menu Appetizers

Mini Chimis - 2 Minis

Mini Chimis - 4 Minis

Botanas

Chile Con Queso Dip

Mexican Pizza

Nachos

Quesadillas

Spinach con Queso Dip

Mini Flautas - 2 MInis

Mini Flautas - 4 Minis

Mini Tacos - 2 MInis

Mini Tacos - 4 Minis

Guacamole

All Day Menu Bowls

Albondigas Soup

Sopa de Tortilla

Chile con Carne

All Day Menu Salads

Taco Salad

Carlos Chopped Salad

Side Salad

All Day Menu Pub Fare

Mini Sampler

Cheeseburger

Chicken Sandwich

Baja Fish Sandwich

Chicken Wings

Spicy Bean Dip

Fish & Chips

All Day Menu Chimichangas

Chicken, Shredded or Ground Beef, or Carnitas Chimichanga

Bean Chimichanga

Machaca Beef Chimichanga

Red or Green Chile con Carne Chimichanga

Three Way Chimichanga

All Day Menu Fajitas

Chicken or Steak Fajitas

Veggie Fajitas

Shrimp Fajitas

All Day Menu House Favorites

Pollo Fundido

Favorite Fajita Quesadilla

Carne Asada

Carlos Carnitas Dinner

Salmon with Mango Salsa

Grilled Shrimp with Macho Salsa

Papa Fajita

Grande Burro Enchilada Style

Tomatillo Chicken Enchilada

Macho Street Tacos

Spinach Enchilada Dinner

Baja Fish Tacos

Shrimp Enchilada

Chorizo & Eggs

Breakfast Tacos

All Day Menu Mexican Combinations & Dinners