Carlos Cantina Menu (Update 2025)
Carlos Cantina in Iron Mountain, MI, is a Mexican restaurant that offers a variety of delicious dishes. From the flavorful parrillada mexicana to the mouthwatering steak tacos, their menu is sure to satisfy any cravings for authentic Mexican cuisine. Customers rave about the impeccable service, vibrant ambiance, and generous portions. The Philly cheesesteak burrito and Tres Maria's enchiladas are standout favorites. The red enchilada sauce, in particular, receives high praise for its rich flavor. With options for vegetarians and a full bar for those looking to unwind, Carlos Cantina caters to a diverse range of tastes. Whether you're looking to enjoy a casual meal with friends or a family dinner outing, Carlos Cantina is the place to be for a delicious Mexican dining experience.
Appetizers
Cheese Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips generously topped with melted cheese.
Bean Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with refried beans and a blend of melted cheeses.
Beef & Bean Nachos
Corn tortilla chips layered with ground beef, refried beans, and a blend of melted cheeses.
Beef Or Chicken Nachos
Nachos topped with choice of chicken, beef, or extra cheese, served with jalapenos, salsa, and sour cream on the side.
Nachos Supreme
Tortilla chips topped with ground beef, shredded chicken, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
Nacho Fajitas
Nacho chips topped with your choice of chicken, beef, or cheese, served with salsa.
Quesadilla Appetizer
inch tortillas stuffed with cheese cut into ths with a side of sour cream.
Nacho Cheese Burrito
Burrito stuffed with ground beef covered in our home made cheese sauce.
Queso Fries
Golden french fries topped with bacon and smothered with three cheeses served with ranch dressing and sour cream.
Steak Fries
Cheese steak fries topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, and jalapenos.
Chicken Wings ()
Buffalo or BBQ, new honey siracha, and sweet chili, mango habanero, ghost pepper.
Stuffed Jalapenos ()
Ten jalapenos typically filled with a blend of cheeses, possibly enveloped in a crispy coating or wrapped with bacon.
Mini Chimichangas
mini deep fried chimichangas choice of chicken or steak.
Cheese Dip
Creamy cheese blend, available in small or large sizes.
Chipotle Dip
Chipotle dip, smoky and spicy, available in small or large.
Chori Queso
Melted cheese blend with spicy chorizo. Available in small or large.
Bean Dip
Creamy blend of pinto beans, spices, and cheese. Served with crispy tortilla chips. Available in small or large size.
Rice Dip
Mexican Rice Dip, choices of small or large, served as a hearty dip.
Spinach Dip
Creamy spinach blend, served with crispy tortilla chips. Options: small or large.
Guacamole
Fresh avocado dip, seasoned with lime, onion, tomato, and cilantro. Available in small or large sizes.
Sour Cream
Regular.
Chip Salsa
ounces ( pints) includes bags of our home made chips.
Dips
Lunch Served with Combination
Beef Enchilada, Beef Tostada, Side Of Rice
A beef enchilada and beef tostada served with a side of rice, typically covered with cheese and enchilada sauce.
Beef Enchilada, Chicken Quesadilla And Rice
A beef enchilada paired with a chicken quesadilla, typically includes a serving of rice, all enveloped in traditional Mexican spices and sauces.
Choice Of Beef Or Chicken Quesadilla Served With Rice And Beans
Quesadilla with choice of beef or chicken, served with rice and beans.
Beef Enchilada, Flauta, Beef Taco
A combination of a beef enchilada, a flauta, and a beef taco, typically accompanied by traditional Mexican sauces and garnishes.
Beef Flauta, Beef Taco, Chicken Quesadilla
Beef flauta, beef taco, and chicken quesadilla served together, typically includes tortillas filled or topped with meats and cheese, garnished with lettuce and sour cream.
Beef Burrito Topped With Red Sauce Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato And Sour Cream, With A Side Of Rice
Beef burrito served with a side of rice, generously topped with red sauce, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a dollop of sour cream.
Chile Relleno, Bean Quesadilla, Choice Of Rice Or Beans
Chile relleno and bean quesadilla served with choice of rice or beans.
Quesadilla Stuffed With Cheese Rice And Beans, Chicken Enchilada, And A Beef Taco
Quesadilla filled with choice of chicken, beef, or cheese, alongside chicken enchilada and beef taco. Served with rice and beans.
Shrimp Quesadilla, Beef Taco, And Rice
Shrimp quesadilla filled with cheese, accompanied by a beef taco and served with Mexican rice.
Chimichanga
Flour tortilla deep fried with your choice of beef or chicken topped with cheese sauce, served with rice and beans, and guacamole salad.
Seafood Chimichanga
A chimichanga stuffed with imitation crab meat, shrimp, peppers, tomatoes & onions. Topped with cheese sauce and served with rice, beans & guac salad.
Fajitas Lunch
Tender slices of grilled chicken or steak, bell peppers, tomatoes and onions. Served with rice, beans and flour tortillas.
Ranchero Cheese Steak
Quesadilla stuffed with slices of steak, grilled onions, lettuce, pico de gallo and covered with cheese and served with rice and beans.
Veracruz Plate
Grilled shrimp, onions, mushroom & tomatoes. Served with rice, beans & tortillas.
Burrito Ranchero
Burrito stuffed with eggs and topped with green sauce and melted cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Speedy Gonzalez
Beef enchilada, beef taco and choice of rice or beans.
Huevos Rancheros
Two ranch style eggs covered with ranchero sauce. Served with rice, beans and flour tortillas.
Huevos Con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage. Served with rice, beans and flour tortillas.
Bacon Burrito
Burrito stuffed with eggs and bacon, topped with cheese. Served with rice beans.
Burrito Croqueta
Tortilla stuffed with chicken and pico de gallo and topped with cheese sauce and red sauce. Served with rice and beans.
Pollo Ranchero
Grilled chicken breast topped with oaxaca cheese. Served with rice, beans and a tossed salad.
Taco
Beef or chicken topped with cheese and lettuce, choice of soft or hard.
Enchilada
Rolled up corn tortilla choice of beef or chicken or cheese topped with red enchilada sauce.
Tostada
Flat hard shell topped with beef or chicken, lettuce, cheese, tomato and guac.
Tamal
Homemade pork tamales served with green sauce and shredded cheese.
Quesadilla
Beef, chicken or cheese quesadilla, inch flour folded.
Burrito
Flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef, or beans, with red sauce and shredded cheese.
Chile Relleno
Homemade cheese stuffed poblano peppers topped with ranchero sauce.
Build Your Own Combo with Side Order
House Specials
Enchiladas Poblanas
Three chicken enchiladas topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and mole sauce.
Enchiladas Supreme
Four enchiladas: one cheese, one beef, one chicken and one bean covered with red sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Flautas
Three flour tortillas deep fried and filled with chicken or beef and served with rice, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
Burritos Deluxe
One beef and one bean burrito, one chicken and bean burrito covered with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Burrito Loco
One beef and bean burrito covered with red sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Burrito Fajita
Choice of tender sliced beef or chicken cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes in a flour tortilla. Served with salad, sour cream and pico de gallo.
Quesadilla Supreme
Two flour tortillas stuffed with chicken or beef. Served with a side of lettuce, sour cream and guacamole.
Quesadilla Fajita
Two flour grilled tortillas with cheese and choice of chicken or steak fajita inside and served with side of lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and tomatoes.
Quesadilla Rellena
A grilled flour tortilla stuffed with chicken or beef and beans. Served with a guacamole salad and rice.
Burrito Tapatio
Burrito stuffed with shredded beef and topped with green sauce. Served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes ,rice and beans.
Taquitos Mexicanos
Four fried taquitos (two beef and two chicken.) served with rice, lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.
Taco Salad Fajitas
Crispy, flour tortilla with grilled chicken or steak. Served with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.
Swiss Enchilada
Three enchiladas filled with chicken, spinach and cheese. Covered with swiss cheese and our special salsa Verde.
Lindos Special
Grilled, marinated shrimp, chicken and steak cooked with onions, mushrooms and assorted bell peppers. Served over a bed of rice and covered with cheese sauce.
Texas Burrito
Large burrito stuffed with chicken, steak, shrimp, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole, topped with red burrito sauce and cheese sauce.
Chimichanga
One large deep fried flour tortilla filled with chicken or beef and covered with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans and a guacamole salad.
Tres Marias
Three enchiladas: one chicken with green sauce, one beef with red sauce and one cheese with cheese sauce. Served with guacamole salad.
Chiles Rellenos Mexicanos
Two poblano peppers stuffed with cheese. Served with rice, beans and three flour tortillas.
Burrito Grande
Huge burrito stuffed with ground beef rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole and sour cream. Topped with cheese and burrito sauce.
Country Burrito
Burrito stuff with potatoes and steak cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served with rice or beans.
Pork Tacos
Three () soft shell filled with shredded pork and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
Enchiladas Potosinas
Two () cheese enchiladas covered with shredded pork and cactus. Served with rice and beans.
Fiesta Burrito
Shredded pork burrito covered with cheese sauce and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
Carnitas
Tender grilled pork smothered with onions. Served with rice, beans and three () flour tortillas.
Pork Burritos
Two pork burritos covered with green sauce and topped with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Chile Verde
Tender grilled pork cooked with our green hot sauce. Served with rice, beans and three () tortillas.
Carlos Burrito
Huge burrito stuffed with grilled pork, black beans, rice, pico de gallo and lettuce.
Tacos Al Pastor
Three () tacos corn tortillas stuffed with chopped pork marinated in a special pineapple sauce. Topped with onion cilantro, and a side of rice and beans.
Pork
Steak
Reyes Special
Beef stew with potatoes, onions and tomatoes. Served with guacamole salad, rice, beans and three tortillas.
Bistec A La Mexicana
Tender slices of steak sauteed with onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and special spices. Served with rice, beans and three flour tortillas.
Carne Asada A La Mexicana
Tender ribeye with onions topped with pico de gallo. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and three flour tortillas.
Chile Colorado
Tender grilled steak marinated in our spicy sauce. Served with rice, beans and three flour tortillas.
Tacos Carne Asada
Three grilled steak or chicken Mexican style with corn tortillas, onion and cilantro with a side of rice and beans, or Tex Mex with flour tortilla cheese and lettuce.
Bistec Al A Tampiquena
Tender cuts of ribeye with rice, beans, salad and tortillas. Served with a cheese and onion enchilada.
Alambre
Tender slices of ribeye steak grilled with bacon, onions and peppers served on a bed of tortillas and covered with melted chihuahua cheese.
Ranchero Cheese Steak
Tortilla stuffed with slices of steak and grilled onions, lettuce, pico de gallo and covered with cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Carne Asada Burrito
Tender grilled steak burrito stuffed with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
Burrito California
A huge burrito stuffed with grilled steak or chicken. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
Philly Cheese Steak Burrito
A huge burrito filled with grilled steak, peppers, onions and mushrooms and topped with nacho cheese sauce.
La Tolteca Special
Ribeye steak and grilled chicken breast covered with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans and three flour tortillas.
Steak And Shrimp
Grilled ribeye topped with grilled vegetables. Served with rice and a shrimp skewer.
Beef, Chicken Or Mixed Fajitas
Tender sliced beef or chicken with bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and mushrooms. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and three tortillas.
Texas Fajitas
Tender grilled steak, chicken and shrimp, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, zucchini. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and three tortillas.
Shrimp Fajitas
Grilled shrimp with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and zucchini. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and three tortillas.
Tres Carnes Fajita
Grilled steak, chicken, bacon, bell peppers, onions, zucchini & mushrooms. Side of rice, beans and guacamole salad.
Ixtapa Fajitas
Delicious shrimp, scallops and chicken grilled with onions, pineapple, bell peppers, mushrooms and zucchini. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and three tortillas.
Fajitas Del Mar
Fresh grilled shrimp and scallops with bell peppers, onions and zucchini topped with tilapia fish. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and three tortillas.
Parrillada Mexicana
Chicken, steak, shrimp, chorizo and pork grilled with mushrooms, zucchini, onions and green peppers. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and three tortillas.
Fajitas
Chicken
Panchos Lemon Lime Chicken
Grilled chicken smothered in a special creamy lemon lime sauce. Served with rice, bean and three tortillas.
Enchiladas Lemon Lime
Two grilled chicken enchiladas covered with our special lemon lime sauce. Served with rice and guacamole salad.
Pollo Loco
Grilled marinated chicken breast served with rice, lettuce, guacamole salad, tomato and three tortillas.
Pollo Jalisco
Grilled marinated chicken breast with grilled red and green peppers, onions and zucchini. Served with rice, guacamole salad and three tortillas.
Arroz Con Chorizo
Grilled strips of chicken with chorizo (Mexican sausage) over a bed of rice and covered with melted cheese. Served with guacamole salad and three tortillas.
El Toro
Chicken breast with shrimp and slices of fresh cut jalapeno peppers covered with cheese. Served with rice, beans and choice of corn or flour tortillas.
Arroz Con Pollo
Grilled strips of chicken over a bed of rice, covered with melted cheese. Served with guacamole salad and three tortillas.
Mole Ranchero
Grilled chicken in a special gravy. Served with rice, beans and three tortillas.
Enchiladas Verdes
Three chicken enchiladas covered with green sauce and cheese and topped with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes.
Pollo Encremado
Grilled strips of chicken with mushrooms, jalapenos served with our creamy sauce, rice beans and three tortillas.
Burritos Verdes
Two chicken burritos covered with green sauce and cheese topped with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Served with a side of rice.
Pollo Al Chipotle
Grilled chicken marinated in a special chipotle sauce served with rice, guacamole salad and three tortillas.
Pollo Ranchero
Grilled chicken breast topped with our Oaxaca cheese. Served with rice, beans and tossed salad.
Burrito Croqueta
Stuffed tortilla with grilled chicken and pico de gallo and topped with cheese sauce and red sauce. Served with rice and beans.
Choripollo
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with chorizo (Mexican sausage). Served with rice beans and three tortillas.
Seafood Chimichangas
Two deep fried flour tortillas, stuffed with imitation crab meat, shrimp, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes and covered with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans and guacamole salad.
Shrimp Tacos
Three soft flour tortillas full of shrimp, lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with rice, beans and guacamole.
Jarocho
Grilled marinated shrimp, chicken and scallops cooked in a special sauce with onions, tomatoes, pineapple, mushrooms and bell peppers. Served with rice.
Arroz Con Mariscos
Grilled shrimp and scallops served over a bed of rice and covered with cheese sauce and ranchero sauce. Served with a guacamole salad.
Cancun Special
Grilled shrimp and scallops served over a bed of rice with tilapia. Served with a side of mixed vegetables.
Shrimp Quesadilla Rellena
A flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with cheese and shrimp. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, sour cream and guacamole.
Tolteca Molacjete
Tender slices of ribeye and chicken grilled with mushrooms, squash, Mexican onions and nopal (cactus) marinated in a green sauce ad covered with chihuahua cheese. Served in a traditional molcajete stone grinding bowl accompanied with rice, beans, guacamole salad and tortillas.
Montezuma Molcajete
Pork, steak, chicken, shrimp and chorizo grilled with mushrooms, squash, Mexican onions and nopal (cactus) marinated in a green sauce and covered with chihuahua cheese. Served in a traditional molcajete stone grinding bowl accompanied with rice, beans, guacamole salad and tortillas.
Seafood Molcajete
Shrimp, scallops and tilapia grilled with mushrooms, squash, Mexican onions and nopal (cactus) marinated in a green sauce and covered with chihuahua cheese. Served in a traditional molcajete stone grinding bowl accompanied with rice, beans, guacamole salad and tortillas.
Fish Tacos
Three flour tortillas filled with grilled fish, lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
Seafood Alambre
Grilled shrimp, scallops, tilapia fillet, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms covered with our special oaxaca cheese.
Camarones A La Diabla
Grilled shrimp, onions and bell peppers cooked with a spicy salsa. Serve with rice, beans and three tortillas.
Camarones Al Chipotle
Grilled shrimp marinated in a special creamy chipotle sauce. Served with rice and a guacamole salad.
Veracruz Plate
Grilled shrimp, green onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. Served with rice, beans and three tortillas.
Burrito Cancun
One burrito filled with grilled chicken and shrimp, onions and tomatoes covered with cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes. Served with rice.
Enchiladas Mazatlan
Two corn tortillas stuffed with imitation crab meat, shrimp, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes covered with cheese sauce. Served with rice and guacamole salad.
Cod Tacos
Three tacos filled with lightly battered cod topped with lettuce and pico de gallo.
Seafood
Vegetarian Combos
Bean Burrito, Cheese Enchilada & Bean Tostada
A bean burrito accompanied by a cheese enchilada and a bean tostada, typically includes a blend of beans, cheese, and tortillas, garnished with lettuce and tomatoes.
Cheese Chalupa, Cheese Enchilada & Beans
A cheese chalupa, accompanied by a cheese enchilada, and beans, typically includes a soft tortilla base, cheese filling, and is served with beans.
Bean Burrito, Quesadilla, Chalupa & Beans
A bean burrito paired with a cheese quesadilla, a chalupa, and a side of beans.
Bean Tostagoac, Cheese Enchilada & Rice
Bean tostada, cheese enchilada, and rice, typically includes a crispy tortilla topped with beans, a tortilla rolled with cheese and covered in sauce, alongside a portion of rice.
Bean Burrito With Nacho Cheese, Cheese Enchilada And Cheese Quesadilla
A bean burrito topped with nacho cheese, alongside a cheese enchilada and cheese quesadilla, typically includes a blend of Mexican cheeses and savory fillings wrapped in soft tortillas.
Veggie Taco Salad
A crispy flower tortilla bowl filled with beans, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes covered with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and cheese.
Spinach Quesadilla
A grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and spinach. Served with rice and guacamole salad.
Veggie Yucatan
Grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, squash and red and green poblano peppers served over a bed of rice with a side of guacamole.
Vegetable Fajitas
A combination of mushrooms, squash, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with beans, guacamole salad and three flour tortillas.
Vegetable Chimichanga
Chimichanga with peppers, onions, green and yellow squash. Served with mixed vegetables, rice and side of lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Vegetable Quesadilla
Quesadilla with peppers, onions, green and yellow squash and mushrooms. Served with rice and side of lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pic de gallo.
Vegetarian
Kids Menu
Beef Burrito And Beef Taco
Soft flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, typically includes lettuce, cheese, and a mild sauce, served alongside a crispy beef taco.
Beef Taco, Rice And Beans
A beef taco accompanied by rice and beans, typically includes a soft or crispy tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, garnished with lettuce and cheese.
Quesadilla With Rice Or Beans
Quesadilla served with choice of rice or beans.
Beef Enchilada And Beef Taco
Ground beef encased in a soft tortilla for the taco and a corn tortilla for the enchilada, typically topped with cheese and a mild enchilada sauce.
Chicken Fingers And Smiley Fries
Breaded chicken tenders accompanied by smile-shaped potato fries.
BBQ Chicken Wings And Smiley Fries
Barbecued chicken wings paired with smiley-shaped fries, typically includes a side of BBQ sauce for dipping.
Hamburger And Fries
Juicy burger paired with crispy fries - a classic favorite.
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar salad, optional grilled chicken or shrimp, crispy romaine, shaved Parmesan, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing.
Pedro's Salad
Chicken or grilled steak on top of fresh lettuce with bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, beans, red onions and tomatoes.
Taco Salad
Chicken or beef.
Grilled Chicken Or Steak Salad
Mixed greens topped with your choice of chicken, grilled steak, or both. Served with black beans, corn, avocado, and a tangy lime dressing.
Panchos Salad
Grilled chicken over lettuce, red onion, cheese, and some of our home made lemon lime sauce.
Salad
Soup
Tortilla Soup
Freshly made soup with chicken, pico de gallo and cheese.
Caldo De Pollo
Home made chicken soup, with rice, pico de gallo, and avocado slices.
Flan
Smooth, caramel-topped custard, a classic delight.
Churros
Crispy, sugar-coated Spanish dough sticks, perfect for dipping.
Fried Ice Cream
Crispy Coated, Soft-Centered Ice Cream Delight
Mexican Sundae
Scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with traditional Mexican toppings, including chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and a cherry, often served in a crispy tortilla bowl.
Desserts
Add Ons and Sides
Spicy Tomatillo Salsa
ounces.
Salsa Verde
ounces.
Sour Cream
ounces.
Ranch
Creamy and tangy, this ranch dressing is seasoned with herbs and a hint of garlic, making it an ideal accompaniment.
Extra Tortillas
Corn or flour, corn you get due to size.
Coke
oz fountain.
Diet Coke
A zero-calorie cola offering a light and crisp taste, often chosen for its refreshing qualities without sugar.
Sprite
Crisp, Refreshing Lemon-Lime Carbonated Drink
Mellow Yellow
Crisp, citrus-flavored carbonated drink, refreshingly tangy.
Dr. Pepper
Unique blend of flavors, carbonated soft drink.