Los Carboncitos Menu (2025 Update)
Los Carboncitos in Denver is a Mexican gem in the Highland area offering a variety of delicious dishes. From their signature tostadas to flavorful shrimp empanadas, the appetizers are a must-try. The soups, like Caldo de Camaron and Caldo de Pescado, are rich and satisfying. Their burritos, such as the Burrito Al Pastor and Burrito Chile Relleno, are packed with flavor and served with a side salad.
Customers rave about the warm and attentive staff, fresh homemade tortilla chips, and authentic Mexican flavors. The restaurant offers takeout and delivery, making it a convenient option for enjoying their flavorful dishes at home. Los Carboncitos truly stands out for its Latinx-owned charm, making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.
Appetizers
Chips & Guac
Sopa Azteca
Delicious Home made Azteca style soup with a fried corn tortilla inside and topped with sour cream, cheese, and sliced avocado
Carbonctios Signature
Tostada topped with beans and your choice of the following protein.
Shrimp Empanadas
Crescent-shaped turnover with filling.
Beef Empanadas
Ground beef with veggies (peas, carrots, and potatoes).
Caldo de Camaron
Shrimp.
Caldo de Pescado
Fish.
Caldo De Pescado Y Camaron
Fish and shrimp soup.
Soups
Burritos
Burrito Chicken Fajita
Traditional burrito with fajita veggies, cheese, and chicken and a side salad.
Burrito Steak Fajita
Traditional Burrito with fajita veggies, steak, and a side salad.
Burrito Al Pastor
Traditional burrito with al pastor meat (pork) And a side salad.
Burrito Chile Relleno
2 Poblano peppers stuffed with melted cheese.
Burrito Vegetariano
Traditional burrito (onions, mixed peppers. mushrooms, pineapple and cactus). Modifications available.
Taco Plate
Fish Taco
Homemade tortillas, fish, cilantro, and onions.
Shrimp Taco
Homemade tortilla and grilled shrimp.
Street Tacos
Homemade tortillas and your choice .of meat
Tacos
Tortas
Torta Carboncitos
Chorizo, steak, pork (al pastor), and with toppings.
Torta
Mexican style sandwich with your choice of protein.
Chicken Enchiladas
2 homemade enchiladas with your choice of sauce and with a side salad.
Cheese Enchiladas
2 homemade enchiladas stuffed with queso fresco with your choice of sauce and a side salad.
Enchiladas
Quesadilla
Quesadilla
Cooked tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half.
Menudo
Served with onions, cilantro, and tortillas on the side Saturday and Sunday Only.
Barbacoa
Lamb. Served with a side of rice, onions and cilantro, and tortilla.
Weekends Only
Sea Food
Camarones Al Chipotle
Chipotle cream saice, rice, salad, and white mushrooms.
Camarones a la Diabla
Seasoned shrimp cooked in morita sauce. served with beans, rice and salad (10 pieces).
Breaded Shrimp
10 pieces of breaded shrimp served with beans, rice, avocado and salad.
Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo
Shrimp in garlic sauce served with beans, rice, avocado and salad.
Trout
Griled trout served with beans, rice, and a salad.
Fish Fillet
Fish fillet seasoned with a house speacial recipe. Served with rice, beans and salad.
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp. in special sauce, tomato, onions, cilantro, and avocado.
Octopus Dish
Octupus coctail in a special sauce, tomato, onions, cilantro, and avocado.
Alambre Special
The Mexican alambre is a mix of a variety of meats, bell peppers, onions, and cheese.
Tostadas de TInga Special
Tinga is a dish made of a homemade chipotle sauce, sauteed onions, fresh cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and shredded chicken all piled up on a crispy tostada.
Pechuga Asada Special
Grilled chicken breast with a side of rice, beans, and tortillas. Flour tortilla.
Molcajetes Special
From central Mexico an old family recipe of stewed tomatoes, garlic, jalapenos, and onions.
Fajitas Special
Cooked strips of meat wrapped in a tortilla.
Cochinita Pibil Special
Pork. Cochinita pibil is a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish.
Bistec a la Mexicana Special
Chopped steak cooked with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos, served with beans and rice.
Chile Relleno Special
2 poblano peppers stuffed with melted cheese and topped with tomatillo sauce. Served with beans and rice.
Chilaquiles Special
A traditional Mexican dish consiting fried tortillas sauteed with green or red salsa. Comes with sour cream and fresh cheese.
House Specials
Sopes
Sopes
Thick corn tortillas served with lettuce, sour cream, cheese and beans topped with protein of your choice. (3 pieces).
Beans
Red Rice
Sour Cream
Tangy fermented cream.
Pico de Gallo
Fresh salsa.
Lettuce
Avocado
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
Tortillas
Flour.
Chips and Salsa
Side of Guacamole
A creamy dip made from avocado.
Sides
For the kids
Kids Quesadilla
Cooked tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half.
Kids Burrito
Bean and cheese with a side of rice.
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Served with a side of french fries.
Kids Mac & Cheese
Served with a side of french fries.
Kids Breaded and Fried Shrimp
Served with a side of french fries.
Kids Fish Fillet
Served with rice and beans and tortillas.
Churros
Fried pastry dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Sopapillas
Flan
Sweet custard with a caramel topping.
Cheesecake
Rich creamy cake.
Desserts
Drinks
Agua Frescas
Homemade natural juice water.