Carlos O'kelly's Mexican Cafe

Phone: +17858320550

Address: 707 W 23rd St Lawrence, KS 66046-4405, United States

City: Lawrence

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 504

"The food was very average. Good server. Place needs a remodel. We probably won't return."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Lighten Up

Specialty Burritos

Burritos

Shredded Beef

Tender shredded beef, seasoned to perfection, perfect for tacos or salads. Deliciously savory and full of flavor.

Specialty Combos

Appetizers

Lunch Combos

Signature Noodles In Soup

Salad

Taco Salad

A crispy tortilla shell filled with seasoned beef, fresh lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.

Pizza

Ground Beef

Savory ground beef seasoned to perfection, perfect for tacos or pasta dishes.

Soup, Salad, And Chili

Dinner Salad

A fresh mix of greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and croutons, topped with vinaigrette.

To Go Specials

Beer &Amp;Amp; Wine

Tostada

Pasta

Chicken Picado

Kebabs

Traditional Mexican Dinners

Prairie Fire Grill

Sampler Platters

Sandwiches

Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken, crispy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mayo on a toasted bun.

Seafood Entrees

Carlos Specialties

Side Orders

Salchipapas

Make Your Mex

Manny's Favorite

Prairie Fire Fajitas

Nadia

★ ★

I've been coming to this restaurant for at least 20 years.

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Abdiel

★

I've been going here for a long time, and it's seemingly been going downhill recently.

Liza

★ ★ ★

The food was very average. Good server. Place needs a remodel. We probably won't return.

Lawrence

Lawrence, Kansas, is a vibrant college town home to the University of Kansas, known for its arts scene, diverse dining including barbecues, and lively community festivals.

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