Carlos Restaurante

Zack Martin

Here's the "too long, didn't read version" - go to Carlos' Restaurante!! You will not be disappointed. I was driving back to the coast from Medford and randomly found this place on Google. I'm so happy I did. I've lived in Oregon for about 6 years, most of that was in Portland. I'm so impressed by this restaurant off the beaten path. I'd even venture to say it's top 3 best Mexican restaurants I've been to in Oregon. First off, their Cadillac Margarita is awesome. Strong but an incredible flavor, not TOO strong. They advertise in their menu the quality of the agave in their tequila they use, and it shows. Next, the salsa is delicious and the perfect consistency. Too often, I find most restaurants' salsa is watery and not very fresh. Carlos' salsa is thick, a spice level to make most palates happy, and very fresh. Well done. For the entree, man - this is a hat-trick. Or, a triple play if you're more into baseball than hockey. I got the Banderillas de Camarones (pictured) - shrimp, veggies and orange and pineapple over rice. Perfectly seasoned, great balance of flavor. The shrimp was cooked exactly how it should be to be done and still retain juices. You must try Carlos' if you are in Winston. It's worth going out of the way off I-5 if you're passing through. You won't be disappointed. Bravo!

Wasteland

I have always enjoyed my visits to Carlos's. The staff is fast and friendly and the food has always been on point. The salsa has great flavor and not too much spice. My only gripe is that the prices seem a bit high, but the flavors are authentic and there's nothing else that comes close to them in the area as far as quality. Clean, organized, and always a good experience. Highly recommend.

Dave Gomez

Yes this place is great!!! My brother Jim Bingham took us there when we came to visit him in Oregon, very good! Got to sit outside and that's my favorite spot to sit. Hope to come back soon. Thanks from Idaho Mel and Dave

Katherine Hust

Our waiter was great, but the lady who brought the salsa/chips and bussed tables was absolutely awful. Her name was Maria I believe and she was a little older. She completely ignored you if you said thank you. She ignored you in general and we came in at a time it wasn't even that busy. Definitely not coming back due to just her and this was our first experience here. She ruined it.