Welcome to Carlos and Mickey's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
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12111 Montwood Dr, El Paso, TX 79936 Hotline: (915) 307-6886
Welcome to Carlos and Mickey's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, a vibrant culinary gem nestled in the heart of El Paso, Texas, at 12111 Montwood Dr. A true testament to the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine, Carlos and Mickey's promises an experience that tantalizes the senses and warms the soul.
At Carlos and Mickey's, each dish tells a story, crafted with passion and authenticity. Start your meal with mouthwatering Burro Wings or indulge in the towering Nachos Grandes—a mountain of crispy corn tortilla chips adorned with generous toppings of cheese, beans, and jalapeño chiles. For those craving savory bites, the Mini Flautas come crisped to perfection, served alongside creamy chile con queso that’s hard to resist.
As for the main course, options like the Shrimp Fajitas will have you dreaming of coastal shores, while the Mexico City combination offers a hearty sampling of tradition with a taco, enchilada, tamale, and chile relleno that indulges every craving. Each plate bursts with flavors that transport you right to Mexico, showcasing the menu’s dedication to both authenticity and creativity.
The ambiance at Carlos and Mickey's is as enchanting as the food itself, blending charming décor with a lively atmosphere that invites you to stay awhile. Whether seated at the bar or in the dining area, guests often rave about the welcoming service; though there may be occasional busy nights, you can feel the attentiveness of the staff eager to ensure every need is met.
Many patrons have praised the signature mango margaritas, a refreshing complement to the meal, while some have called the sopapillas a sweet escape that perfectly balances the spice of your dishes. The communal spirit here encourages sharing plates, tales, and experiences—making it more than just a dining visit, but a celebration of life and flavors.
If you venture to El Paso, make sure to drop by Carlos and Mickey's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina. Savor the delightful dishes, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and make memories over heartwarming food that keeps diners returning for more. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.
I've been to the Carlos and Mickeys location by Ft Bliss a couple times so I kind of knew what to expect going in. I'm surprised the decor doesn't really match the other location, which I thought was nice. It kind of gave an authentic Mexican restaurant experience. However, this location definitely feels more corporate. It's still nice though, I just missed all the fun decor. My husband and I sat in the bar area which was somewhat busy at the time. I will say we both felt bad for the poor bartender that was running around making drinks, taking orders from customers at the bar while also handling customers seated at the high top tables. I definitely think he was overworked and needed help because the service was quite slow due to him handling so many areas. We ordered the bandido fries as appetizer. Be forewarned, it is actually huge potato wedges rather than actual fries. We were surprised by what we were served but it didn't taste bad. The description just made it sound like loaded fries. For drinks I got the mango margarita and my husband ordered a beer on tap. The regular size margarita is good size for one person but I did see a HUGE size they offer that looks like it's meant for a group. The flavor was very light but still there. I'd definitely try other flavors next time, they have alot of fruity options! For our main course, my husband ordered the shrimp fajitas and I got the Mexico City combination. My combination consisted of a taco, enchilada, tamale and chile relleno - with beans and rice on the side. Everything tasted good, I will say the tamale was a tad bit dry. The Chile relleno was huge and filled with soooo much cheese. A big plus for anyone that favors this dish. Overall the quality of food matches the other Carlos and Mickeys location. I get that this isn't super authentic Mexican food but it does the job. Other than the service lacking, I'd say it was a good experience. Hopefully they can learn to have an actual server help with the bar area so guests aren't waiting a long time for service.
Food was authentic and amazing. Spicy and delish. The perfect about of burn. The margarita was the best I have ever had. Service was fantastic. Sopapilla put the fire out. I can not say enough. But in all my travels this is the best Mexican food I have ever had.
Cudos to Carlos and Mickey's East!!! We had a very last minute celebration of life. I called many many Restaurants at this last minute and they all said no. When l called Carlos and Mickey's East it was such positiveness, they did everything to accommodate us. Everything was all set up and ready when we arrived. The service starting with the front was excellent and the food too!! I cannot say enough about them. Thanks for good job done to all of the staff and Managers, GREAT Service!!! Donna Walker
I really enjoyed the chips and salsa, guacamole and the mango margarita. One of the best margaritas I've had here. Super delicious. The bartender was very attentive and provided great service.
Enchanting place inside, Love the decor and the food is absolutely amazing! They make the best horchata. Me and my family will be coming back and will be recommending this place to everyone. The service provided was excellent, thankyou!
Food was very delicious! It was actually piping hot when the food was delivered to our table which is A+. Service was on top of everything, always came by to refill our waters and asked if everything is ok. Place is clean and tidy. Would come back here again!