Cocina De Carlos, with three locations—Perrysburg, Waterville and a new location in Genoa—serves food options with consistent flavor while offering customers a choice in aesthetics and decor. The staff at each of the locations have always been friendly and helpful.
Cocina De Carlos in Waterville
The Waterville location has an old-timey charm with sculptures of a cactus and a bull by the entrance. The outdoor patio has ample seating and a comfortable vibe to accommodate families in warmer weather. The eatery has a noticeably kid-friendly appeal, from the menu to the seating options.
Given the consistency of quality of the buffet at the Perrysburg location, we expected the same in Waterville, and we were certainly not disappointed.
We started with queso dip—always a favorite for my family, and an excellent choice at Cocina De Carlos. For our main courses, our group’s order included the taco dinner (crunchy, some beef, some chicken), which comes with three tacos and good-sized portions of Mexican rice and refried beans.
We also tried the queso chicken, which was so good it felt almost sinful to leave any to take home. The staff were friendly and attentive, always making sure to replenish our (seemingly) endless basket of tortilla chips—an impressive task, especially as the place started to fill up during the dinner rush.
Welcoming, friendly, charming and authentic
When we got there, it was relatively quiet. We could easily have a conversation and hum along to the music coming from the speakers surrounding the tables. As the crowd picked up, the louder our own conversation became, creating a contrast that was jarring but still comfortable. The vibe in the restaurant went from relaxing to lively in a matter of minutes, yet, overall the welcome feeling and attentive service didn’t change at all.
Cocina de Carlos represents a 100% local, independent, and passionate approach to creating great Mexican food from scratch. After nineteen years of restaurant experience, Cocina de Carlos is the culmination of chef and owner Carlos Mendez’s dream to provide what he calls “The True Taste of MexicoTM.”
The Short Course
Kid-Friendly: Yes
Noise-Level: Moderate
Changing Station: Yes
High Chairs: Yes
Kids Menu: Yes
Perrysburg Location
27072 Carronade Dr, Perrysburg.
419-872-0200.
Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday 11am-9pm
(Lunch buffet available
Tuesday-Friday, 11am-2pm).
Closed Mondays.
Waterville Location
205 Farnsworth Rd, Waterville.
419-878-0261.
Hours:
Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm,
Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm.
Closed Mondays.
Genoa Location
22060 OH-51, Genoa.
(567) 236-9000.
Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 4pm-9pm.
Sunday 11am-4pm.
