Menu
a vibrant modern menu inspired by traditional fare
For Takeout orders please call: (805) 962-7117.
MARGARITAS
CARLITOS TRADICIONAL
Our 47-year classic! Lunazul Reposado, fresh lime juice
AGAVE NECTAR
Tequila Ocho Reposado Tequila OR Vago Mezcal
CARLITOS ULTIMATE
Patrón Silver, Citrónge, fresh lime
BLOOD ORANGE
Tequila Ocho Blanco, Citrónge & blood orange purée
CADILLAC
Lunazul Reposado, fresh lime, Grand Marnier float
MANGO
Tequila Ocho Blanco, Citrónge, mango purée, fresh lime
BLACKBERRY JALAPEÑO
Casamigos Reposado, blackberries, lime, jalapeño
HIBISCUS
Tequila Ocho Reposado, Citrónge, hibiscus-infused syrup, lime
COCKTAILS
CARLITOS MOJITO
Cruzan Citrus Rum, fresh mint, Gosling’s Black Rum
CHILE PASSION MARTINI
Habañero-infused Ketel One Vodka, St Germain Liqueur, passion fruit purée
PINEAPPLE SMOKE
Vago Mezcal, pineapple juice, lime, chile salt rim
PALOMA
Tequila Ocho Blanco Tequila, Fever Tree pink grapefruit juice, agave
WINE, CAVA, SANGRIA & CERVEZA
Chardonnay
Qupé ‘Y Block’ 2022 Santa Maria Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
Storm 2023 Santa Ynez Valley
Pinot Noir
LaBarge Winery ‘CinQuin’ 2019 Sta. Rita Hills
Tempranillo
The Fableist 2023 Central Coast
Cava
Segura Viudas Brut, Sant Sadurní D’Anoia, España
Sangria
CARLITOS SIGNATURE RECIPE
CERVEZA
Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Corona Premier, Corona N/A
BOTANAS
GUACAMOLE IN A MOLCAJETE
Prepared fresh daily, served with homemade blue & yellow corn tortilla chips
TAQUITOS DE TINGA
Beef, Chicken OR Potato marinated in chipotle salsa with guacamole
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
Sautéed shrimp with garlic, chile, olive oil & herbs, served with country bread
ROASTED EGGPLANT, TOMATO & BASIL QUESADILLA
Asadero cheese, cilantro pesto, guacamole & sour cream
GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Manchego cheese, caramelized onions, poblano chiles, guacamole & chipotle cream
HALIBUT CEVICHE
Alaskan Halibut marinated in lime juice with guacamole & salsa fresca on crisp corn tortilla
GRILLED ANAHEIM CHILES
Stuffed with queso fresco & served with handmade corn tortillas
CALAMARI FRITO
Lightly breaded calamari rings served with a roasted red pepper aioli
NACHOS
Warm tortilla chips, queso blanco, black beans, guacamole & sour cream + Chicken or Steak
SHRIMP EMPANADAS
Crispy corn turnovers with shrimp, asadero cheese, chipotle cream & papaya salsa
ENSALADAS, TOSTADAS, SOPAS Y TORTAS
CARLITOS CAESAR
Homemade garlic croutons, grated parmesan, romaine & our signature Caesar dressing
+ Grilled Shrimp
+ Grilled Chicken
+ Salmon
+ Grilled Shrimp
GRILLED VEGETABLE TOSTADA
Roasted peppers, corn, zucchini, eggplant, red onions, tomatoes, black beans, rice, guacamole & sour cream on handmade corn tortillas
CARLITOS TOSTADA
Black beans, cheese, guacamole, tomatoes & sour cream in a homemade crispy tortilla shell w/ Grilled Chicken or Steak
+ Grilled Shrimp
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Avocado, grilled peppers, corn, tomatoes, scallions, chipotle cream & jalapeño vinaigrette
HOMEMADE SOPES
Two homemade thick corn tortillas topped with Beef, Carnitas (Pork) or Chicken
ALBONDIGAS SOUP
Traditional Mexican soup with meatballs, chayote, squash, corn & red peppers
SKIRT STEAK TORTA
Avocado, red onion, tomato & chimichurri sauce served on bolillo roll with Caesar salad
CHICKEN BREAST TORTA
Manchego cheese, caramelized onions & chimichurri sauce served on bolillo roll with Caesar salad
ESPECIALIDADES DE CARLITOS
POZOLE
Hearty Mexican stew with Carnitas (Pork) OR Chicken and hominy garnished with onion, cilantro, radish, cabbage, avocado & oregano
CARLITOS COMBO
Choice of two items served with black beans & rice OR Caesar Salad; crisp Beef or Chicken taco, Pasilla chile relleno, Cheese, Chicken or Steak enchilada Mexicana
ENCHILADAS MEXICANAS
Served with black beans, rice, queso fresco & sour cream Verdes—Chicken with roasted tomatillo salsa Rojas—Steak with chile guajillo salsa
+ (Mariscos—Shrimp with papaya salsa)
PASILLA CHILE RELLENO EN CALDO
Stuffed with queso fresco in fresh tomato broth, rice, beans & homemade corn tortillas
TACOS AL CARBON
Served with black beans, guacamole & salsa fresca Grilled Chicken or Steak or Carnitas (pork) served on handmade corn tortillas
+ Pacific Halibut with Papaya salsa
BOHEMIA FISH TACOS
Beer-battered Pacific Halibut, purple & white cabbage, chipotle crema on corn tortillas
MOLE POBLANO TACOS
Grilled Chicken, traditional Oaxacan mole, handmade corn tortillas with choice of rice & black beans OR Caesar salad
ROCK SHRIMP SOFT TACOS
Breaded Shrimp, papaya salsa, purple cabbage, sour cream & handmade corn tortillas
HUARACHE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN OR STEAK
Homemade thick corn tortilla with mashed chipotle-pinto beans, lettuce, radish, avocado & queso fresco
BURRITO ASADO
Grilled Chicken or Steak or Vegetable, ranchera salsa, rice, sour cream & guacamole
SIZZLING FAJITAS PLATTER
Guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, black beans, Spanish rice & handmade corn tortillas with choice of Grilled Steak, Chicken or shrimp
GRILLED CHICKEN ANAHEIM
Poblano chiles, onions & tomatoes in a cream sauce with chipotle mashed potatoes
SPICY BABY BACK RIBS
Guava chile sauce, chipotle mashed potatoes & seared collard greens
CARNE ASADA A LA TAMPIQUEÑA
Cheese enchilada Mexicana, frijoles charros, Spanish rice, salsa quemada & guacamole
SPICY COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE & GINGER SALSA
Chipotle mashed potatoes & grilled vegetables
GRILLED CHURRUSCO RIBEYE STEAK
12oz Ribeye, chipotle mashed potatoes, grilled Anaheim chiles with queso fresco & chimichurri
WILD SALMON WITH PAPAYA SALSA
Chipotle mashed potatoes & seared collard greens