Cocina de Carlos at Smedlap's Smithy -Waterville

10/10/2026

🌼 Have you seen our Día de Mu***os altar at the entrance of our restaurant? 🇲🇽❤️

Do you know what it means and why we create it? 👀✨

From now until November 2nd, we invite you to discover one of Mexico’s most beautiful traditions: Día de Mu***os, or Day of the Dead. 🕯️🌼

This beautiful tradition reminds us that death does not mean forgetting. Through our altar, we honor the memory of our loved ones who are no longer physically with us but will forever live in our hearts. ❤️

Every element of our altar has a special meaning: candles represent the light that guides the way, marigold flowers (cempasúchil) help guide the souls of our loved ones, and salt symbolizes protection and purification. 🌼🕯️

🇲🇽 At our restaurant, we want to share a little piece of our culture, our roots, and our traditions with all of you, so you can learn about the meaning behind this very special celebration in Mexican culture.

✨ Because as long as we remember those we love, their stories and their love will live on. ❤️

📍 The next time you visit us, take a moment to stop by our altar and discover the meaning behind this beautiful Mexican tradition!

10/08/2026

Order your favorites online for pick up or delivery
cocinadecarlos.com/order-online

10/07/2026

Our Shrimp Con Queso starts with 12 grilled shrimp, poblano peppers, red peppers, and fresh mushrooms—then we smother the whole delicious situation in creamy queso blanco. 😍

10/06/2026

🌮🎉 It’s Taco Tuesday. And around here, we take that very seriously.
Okay… maybe not seriously. But we definitely take the tacos seriously. 😂🇲🇽

10/02/2026

🌯 Meet our Chimichanga Grande. Order it fried or soft-baked. All the delicious cheesy goodness and authentic Mexican flavor. 🇲🇽❤️ you're craving. 😋

09/30/2026

🥗🌮 When you want a salad…but your heart says TACOS. This customer requested no shell.

09/28/2026

The lunch you've been craving crispy, cheesy chicken quesadilla, filling, and packed with flavor!

09/25/2026

❤️ If you have visited us in Waterville, there is a very good chance you already know Manuel!

Manuel has been part of our Cocina de Carlos family for many years and has become a familiar face to so many of our customers. He is outgoing, friendly, always ready with a smile, and has a wonderful way of making everyone feel welcome.

People like Manuel are what make our restaurant special.

09/25/2026

🤪🧀 Quesadilla Loca! A BIG grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and your favorite filling, folded up and covered in creamy queso blanco. Then we add rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes because apparently Lupita believes there’s no such thing as too much deliciousness. 😂🇲🇽

Come hungry. Get a little "loca" with us!

09/24/2026

Order your favorites online for pick up on your way home or have them delivered.
https://cocinadecarlos.com/order-online/

09/23/2026

Proud to be part of the Northwest Ohio food & b**r community! 🍻🌮

At Cocina de Carlos and Lupita’s Cantina, we love supporting local breweries and pairing great local b**r with Mexican food. There’s something special about enjoying a b**r brewed right here in Northwest Ohio alongside your favorite tacos, carnitas, enchiladas, or burrito.

Thank you for the spotlight and for supporting local restaurants and local breweries! ❤️🍺

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🍻 B**r Guide Spotlight! 🍻 Carlos Mendez, Owner of Cocina de Carlos & Lupita's Cantina

Q. Do you focus on local breweries? Which ones and why?
A. Supporting local breweries...makes the experience more authentic to Northwest Ohio. Anyone can enjoy a carne asada taco with a Corona or Miller Lite, but only in our area can you pair carnitas with a Low Rider from Juniper Brewing Company, a burrito with Buckeye B**r from Maumee Bay Brewing Company., enchiladas with El Guapo from Findlay Brewing Co., or a shrimp taco with Busta Limes from Oncore Brewing.

📍 Cocina de Carlos
27072 Carronade Dr.
Perrysburg, Ohio

📍 Lupitas Restaurant
209 Louisiana Ave,
Perrysburg, OH

09/22/2026

Our Mojo Garlic Shrimp features 12 juicy grilled shrimp cooked with plenty of garlic and bright lime juice, served with rice and a fresh guacamole garnish. 🥑🇲🇽

09/22/2026

🌮🌯 Lunch is served, come hungry! Our Mexican Lunch Buffet is filled with all your favorites, so there’s no need to choose just one. Grab a plate, try a little of everything, then go back for the things you really love. 😋🇲🇽

Join us Tuesday–Friday from 11 AM–2 PM and make your lunch break a whole lot more delicious.

09/20/2026

Our restaurant works because we work together as a team. From the moment we welcome you at the door until the moment we say adiós, our goal is to make you feel at home.

Great service, authentic Mexican food served hot, and always a friendly smile. That’s the Cocina de Carlos way. 🇲🇽❤️

09/17/2026

🐟🍋 Our Tilapia Asada features tender marinated tilapia grilled with fresh lemon and served with Spanish rice, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes. And the whole meal is gluten-free! 🇲🇽❤️

09/15/2026

A customer Trip Advisor review and photo

Wish This Was Closer To Home!
If it was, we’d be regulars! $5 frozen margaritas, non-greasy tortilla chips served with a carafe of salsa, and fresh well prepared entrees all make this an excellent Mexican restaurant! My husband had one of the grilled pineapple dishes which he absolutely loved. I had the enchiladas...one pork, one shredded chicken, and one ground beef. I enjoyed the chicken the most, all white meat, tender, and juicy. The prices are reasonable and this was well worth our twenty minute wait!
~Suero20

09/13/2026

❤️🇲🇽 Sunday is Family Fun Day at Cocina de Carlos!

Bring the family, grab a table, and share something delicious. Like our Taquitos Flauta. Six crispy fried corn taquitos filled with savory chicken and served with guacamole, sour cream, and creamy queso blanco for dipping. 😋

Good food and family around the table, a Sunday well spent. 🌮❤️

09/11/2026

🌯❤️ If it’s good enough to be Señor Carlos’ favorite, you know it’s worth trying!

Our Burrito Sancho is a big, baked burrito loaded with your choice of filling, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, and tomatoes. Then topped with mild red sauce and creamy queso blanco. 🇲🇽😋

Come hungry and see why Carlos loves this one!

09/09/2026

🥩🔥 When you’re craving something hearty, Carne Asada always hits the spot.

Tender, flavorful grilled steak with the bold, authentic Mexican flavors. 🇲🇽😋

09/08/2026

🌮 Fajitas? Tacos? Rice and beans? Why choose just one?

Our Mexican Lunch Buffet lets you load up your plate with all your favorites. And maybe discover a new one while you're at it. 🇲🇽😋

Come hungry and build your perfect Mexican lunch!

⏰ Tuesday–Friday | 11 AM–2 PM