This place is typical of the Mexican, and if you can find them, Tex-Mex restaurants along the low country area of Georgia and South Carolina: OK offerings but not particularly tasty or unique. We stopped in for lunch, hoping that the 4 1/2 star reviews were accurate. They're not. The house frozen margarita was excellent. Would rate that of five. Entrées are OK: would rate thrm at three. Service was excellent: would rate this five. read more

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Carlitos Restaurant on Hwy 80 in Pooler, Ga, is a must-visit for delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine! The food is flavorful, the portions are generous, and the service is friendly. Whether you're craving tamal, tacos, fajitas, or a refreshing margarita, this spot delivers. A great local gem! I went in on the Bob Marley and tacos today. Yum! read more

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Wow! What a hidden gem in Garden City for very, VERY good Mexican food. Out of 3 nights in Garden City we ate here two of them if that tells you anything. Quaint little restaurant in a mini strip mall with the typical decor, ethnic but not over the top to appease touristas. Mom and Pop owners and servers really went out of their way to make you feel like you were an honored guest in their home. You can tell they love their business, love what they do, and genuinely love people. You could tell many of the other patrons there were obvious regulars, it had much more of a family atmosphere than that of a restaurant The food was just as good as their service and kindness. A very well rounded menu with options from the "regular" Mexican combos to well thought out house specialties. The first night we my coworker had the course special burrito with everything but the kitchen sink in it....it was HUGE but more importantly great flavor. He raved about both. I had the enchiladas Porky which were outstanding, and a portion big enough for leftover lunch. My friend tasted mine and liked it so well he ordered it on our return visit. I had carnitas the second trip which had been perfectly braised and them crisped on the flat top, just excellent spicing and preparation. Both their mild and hot salsas were very good, chips authentic and fresh. I'm a snob for Mexican food as my wife and I either cook or eat out Mexican at least twice a week. Carlitos is easily in the top ten overall of every Mexican restaurant we've visited. The food is worth the trip but the wonderful atmosphere the owners provided made it an extra special experience. read more

The atmosphere was cool, laid back and not too loud which I appreciated. I could tell that a lot of regulars come here by the interactions between the staff and the guests which means they're doing something right. My bartender/server John was personable and attentive (definitely worth tipping). He got my sugar rim right every time without him having to ask me, "salt or sugar" like once I say sugar there's no switching up. The prices are reasonable and the food was better than I expected. I ordered Birria tacos (those and the consumé were on point) the rice and beans didn't disappoint and the elotes hit the spot for me. Once I added more cheese at home and hit it with the lime I was in heaven. I'd definitely come back here not just for the drinks and food, but the whole experience was definitely a vibe. read more

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When they get the order wrong, it is not possible to give a review above 2 stars. Ordered 2 chicken burritos to go and got home and found that they were hamburger- beef. Enough said! read more

It was okay. The waitress didn't speak English and I know very little Spanish. It's about the same as any Mexican restaurant around as far as the menu options and quality. read more

+ bean dip + side orders of quesadillas + carne asada plate + chicken fajitas Solid food with good flavor, meat is quality. Carne asada very tender and filled with flavor over the onions. Beans and rice very solid Good local business I recommend everyone go! We got takeout, location isnt the best but easily accessible. Good pricing too the value is there!! 5/5 recommend for the food and easy takeout service read more

The food was very delicious! Service was fast, friendly, and overall excellent! The paintings and decorations are stunning! read more

Carlito’s Mexican Bar and Grill - The enchiladas Carlito's were amazing! I got 2 with grilled steak and the other 2 with grilled chicken. Delicious! So much food!! - Mexican Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

I love everything about this bistro. Real latinos to serve and cook for you. They started with the complimentary salsa and chips. My main dish was steak fajitas for $21, piled high and steaming hot. I can't tell you how delicious the refried beans are and i don't generally like refried beans. There was so much food none in my party could finish it all. This is the place to go if you're REALLY hungry. I encourage you to try carlito's. read more

After checking into our hotel we were looking for a dinner place after a long road trip and stumbled across this gem. We thought the place was closed as there's no lights on the outside saying that it was open. We started with a seafood ceviche which was awesome. Had a choice of fish or fish and shrimp . I had the Al pastor tacos which came with rice and beans .good sized portion and was very filling. Wife had a chicken wrap which she thought was very good. Our server was great and was very helpful . Prices were reasonable and glad we found this place. Recommend it for great Mexican fare . read more

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Food is always good. Service is pleasant but spotty. Ambiance is pure Mexican diner. My family and I have eaten here half a dozen times in the past five years. It is a perfect distance from our house to stop to eat on our trips to the mountains. Plus half our party will eat Mexican over anything and the other half vote for a sushi restaurant in Pooler. But the food, you want to know about the food; Salsa - on the thin side but tasty. Queso - standard faire, but hood. Speedy - took a long time to come out but my wife loved it. Tacos Al Pastuer - another solid choice. Shrimp Quesadilla - not very pleasant and it was my dish, figures. Tips: Queso Speedy Fajitas They are perpetually under staffed, so don't expect drive thru type service. Plus speedy is more like slowly. read more

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Our food was delicious!!! Started off with the chorizo cheese dip & the table side guacamole. Both of us ordered the steak, chicken & shrimp quesadilla topped with a cheese sauce. It comes with a side of cheesy rice. The meat in the quesadilla was so season and delicious. read more

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Had such a great time at Carlito's! The food was good, the white staff was great, the atmosphere was just what we needed for seven people!

Hard to find great service and food. Will be back soon! Monday night right before closing and they couldn't have been more welcoming. Was my birthday and the food was great, bought me a top shelf shot and did not make us feel like we were inconveniencing them by being there late. read more

Carlito’s Mexican Bar and Grill - Fajitas, Porkies burritos.. etc.... outstanding food and service. Last customers for the night and my birthday. Def recommend! - Mexican Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

This was my first visit and it was a great experience. Service was fast, friendly and professional. Waiter was able to answer my question about the menu. The food was delicious and I will be back, the refried beans were a little bland to me the quesadilla was amazing and also the cheezy rice excellent. I will be back and I recommend Carlito's for your next Mexican meal. Also a great atmosphere. read more

The service the food the people everything was amazing here. The restaurant is very clean.

This was amazing!! Pollo Carlitos - oh my! I loved it!! Chicken Fajitas - my husband thought they were excellent! We were traveling from NC to FL and are staying at the Best Western Plus 4 min away. There are many restaurants nearby but I'm so glad we came here. We love Mexican food and this was the best we've ever had! Very large portions. Our waitress Romina was great! Very attentive and pleasant. Beautiful inside and out! We were well taken care of. I wish we lived closer. We'd be here more often. read more

Carlito’s Mexican Bar and Grill - Chicken Fajita's - Mexican Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

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They have vegan options clearly labeled on the menu, but when I ordered a vegan burrito- they made it with dairy. Luckily I noticed before eating it and they remade it. It was good once remade but I'm not sure how the mishap occurred so just be mindful if you're vegan and eat here. read more

I never leave reviews but I think this place deserves it. My family and I just moved from California, and if you ever been to California you know how amazing the food is. I knew moving to Georgia I wouldn't find that authentic food that I'm use to.. but this place hits home! The food is absolutely delicious. The food is always fresh. The waiters/waitresses are always so sweet. The restaurant is always very nice and clean and the environment is always extremely welcoming. If you're looking for some authentic food that'll make you smile after you take a bite.. this place is the one you should go too! read more

Excellent food and service. Authentic Mexican dishes margaritas. Warm and friendly atmosphere.

Omg 10 star cmon...I say it over and over, the people make the experience..oh yea, let me add..great music, great art, very clean, very reasonable prices...at the bar, great tacos, chips salsa, great margaritas, freezing cold dis equis, and a few gorgeous souls working...and an otherwise fruitful little strip mall too.. read more

Carlito’s Mexican Bar and Grill - Chix taco chips salsa - Mexican Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Vacationing In Savannah Ga and their are two things I always look for is dog friendly Mexican restaurants. :) This place did not have an outside area for my fur baby but was too kind to find a us an area inside away from customers so we could bring our baby in with us to eat. The place was very nicely decorated with really cool Mexican decor. I especially love the different skull heads. I kept my baby in her stroller so not to disturb anyone. she is always ver quiet anyway. Ordered table side guacomole. Absolutely Delicious !! Fresh tasty and the server was so kind and helpful. I ordered the Steak and cheese Burritos. Very good with some Spanish rice. Chips were light and salty. Salsa very thick wit a kick:))) Would definitely go back if in town again. read more

Picked up dinner for the family. Chimichanga, flautas, and Poblano dinner were very tasty. Empanadas excellent. Will definately come back! read more

Recently relocated to Pooler after years in Texas and New Mexico so looking for good Mexican food. Calling this the "Best Mexican Food" in Pooler just shows how bad Mexican food is in the area. Service was average even though only 4 tables were occupied. Server stood by the register on the phone instead of checking the tables. Did not refill drinks quickly. Food came out quickly though. Chips and salsa. Salsa was pretty good however the chips were stale. Carne Asada was tough and overcooked. Not seasoned in the normal manner but needs a better cut of meat. Overall would not go back. read more

This place is wonderful. The food keeps you coming back for more. I have tried 6 different dishes so far and have not been disappointed at all. I'm going back to try the rest. The waitresses are wonderful. So lively and friendly. If you like Mexican you will love this place. The ambiance keeps me coming back. read more

The place was in a small shopping center next to Subway. Didn't look like much from the outside, but once inside, it was a clean and beautiful artwork. We had margaritas (watermelon and lime), chips, queso and ground beef dip, steak fajitas, shrimp cocktail, and a bowl with mixed meat and veggies that was hot almost the whole time I had dinner. Everything was tender, very balanced seasoning, absolutely great service and I would definately come back again. We live about 17 miles away, and it was worth coming out. They also have a full bar and tvs. The shrimp was a little overcooked, but the flavor was great. read more

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Fantastic food, authentic Mexican options. The margaritas and street corn were fantastic. I will be back for sure! read more

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Best Mexican I have found so far in Savannah. Area looks a little sketch but food is so good. read more

Great service...had a big party and they were able to accommodate. Food was a tad salty. Would have liked more heat in the spice. read more

This place is awesome!!! The food, drinks and staff all deserve 5 stars !!! I wish we lived closer read more

Stopped because bigger known restaurants were busy af and this place came up. Everything came out perfect and the attention to the customers was amazing. She checked up if people needed drinks, chips, napkins and how the food was so far. Everything tasted fresh and so was the pineapple as I saw them bringing them in. The combination of a fajita inside of a pineapple was insanely good. Definitely stop by this place because it's worth it, we were on a 11 hour trip back home and this refueled is to keep going. read more

Carlito’s Mexican Bar and Grill - Hawaiana fajita - Mexican Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

Best Mexican food we have found in Pooler! I am a regular customer and always get two meals out of my order. Affordable and delicious! Service could be better but the food outshines that! read more

Stopped here from our Vacation in Savannah... it was the best food we had all trip. The salsa was amazing. Service was great, if we come back to Savannah we will be stopping by again. read more

Food quality was outstanding, very large portions. We had a party of 6 and all got different items -- tacos, nachos, chimichangas -- and all were superb. We went late on a Sunday night and didn't know what to expect, but a solid spot that we took a chance on and enjoyed it. read more

Y'all been sleeping on Carlito's. Oh my gosh. This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant in the Savannah area. The al pastor is tender and the salsa is great. These SoCal transplants are so happy! I got the steak chilaquiles and I was really happy. The interior is nicely done and they seem to have a well stocked bar. We will absolutely be back! read more

Really tasty food and the servers are very kind. Carlos the owner is very attentive and ensures great quality every time.

I'm so mad I didn't take photos of my food, but this place is amazing. We had the chicken and cheese burrito and the chicken taco salad. Portion size is unbelievable, food was fresh and delicious. The free chips and salsa were even stand out. Loved this place read more

FajitaTaco salad ...nope...no lettuce just chicken and veg buried in thin queso sauce. Frozen house Marg...nope..chemical aftertaste from the lime or simulated lime juice. I couldn't finish it and I never leave alcohol behind! Best thing about the meal was the the in-house hot sauce...real heat. read more

Delicious margarita's and dinner, we had chicken Flautas and chicken tacos. Yum! Can't wait to try more of the menu. Also friendly staff. read more

Carlito’s Mexican Bar and Grill - Chicken flautas - Mexican Near Me - Pooler, Georgia

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Stopped here as a place to eat while we were traveling. Definitely recommend! Server was extremely nice and went the extra mile to make sure everything with our food was good. The food itself was delicious. It tasted really fresh, especially the vegetables. It was a couple steps above the regular Mexican food you get. If we were traveling this way again I would come back. Also, lots of good vegetarian options on the menu read more