We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Carlos' Steak House

Avendia A and Calle 3, Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
+507 6518 9627
Update restaurant details
Ranked #19 of 40 restaurants in Bocas Town
Cuisines: American
5 visitor photos
Restaurant details
Write a Review

35 reviews from our community

74% Recommend
    17
    9
    4
    3
    2
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
George Town, Cayman Islands
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Carlos is usually on site making sure things are kept at a high standard. Very nice guy and really knows his business of steaks and great wine. Its a perfect spot for big groups and I highly recommend it.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 20 more reviews by TropicalOutside for Bocas Town
San Francisco, California
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013 via mobile

We ordered the ribeye steak. Don't know what this was but it was not a ribeye. As a partner in a cattle ranch in Texas, we know beef. This was a cut of some creature other than beef, maybe horse???? It was tough, impossible to cut with a steak knife, gristly-- tasteless. If you want to dine on unknown, surprise... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

It was yummy, but order your steak one level lower than you actually want it. I ordered mine medium rare and it came medium... same with a lot of other ppl. So next time I'll order it rare :) and it'll come the way I live it! They made some substitutions without question too, which is always a bonus!

Was this review helpful? Yes
Eastham, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
76 reviews 76 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

After being in Bocas for almost a month and trying many different restaurant my wife and I had a craving for a nice steak dinner so we tried Carlos steak house. I wasn't expecting much in the way of a good steak but were we surprised. I ordered the ribeye and my wife ordered the New York strip. The steaks... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by psmilsky for Bocas Town
Ottawa, Canada
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

We dined here on Christmas Day and it was not a great experience.Tables are set up outside,near the street so ambiance is nonexistent. Three of our party of 4 ordered the steak and their meals were just OK.I ordered the fresh lobster and it arrived covered in onions!!! I mean what kind of a chief would cover the delicate taste... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by bfdolly for Bocas Town
Elliot Lake, Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

The food was fantastic and the service was great! Definitely worth spending a couple extra dollars on a great meal! Thanks Carlos!

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Sarah B for Bocas Town
Karlsruhe, Germany
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

Was good, the have an open grill, not expensive, quiet location at the one end of the main road. Only 1 little point. The File Mignon was tasty but a little bit too soft for us - we are not "Steak Pro´s" but a little more *solid* would have been better for us.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Schlampi for Bocas Town
Cape Town Central, South Africa
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

It seems if you are lucky, you'll have a great steak, if not well then....... My experience....I ordered a medium rare NY cut.....got a well done dry steak. I sent it back, no problem -no fuss, the replacement was medium rare alright, but that's where it ended. Tough piece of meat full of tough fibers. Who's fault is it if... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Bradenton, Florida, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2012

The owner is so awesome & so very nice, we eat here every time we are in Bocas a must !! Carlos is awesome, the food is soo good, great wine & good times, love the dessert too.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by RobynnRR for Bocas Town
Jacksonville, FL
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2012

Husband and I went one night for dinner and planned on splitting one entree as we were told they were huge. After we ordered with Carlos, I looked at my husband and realized we somehow had ordered two entrees! The tuna was great, super fresh and husbands steak was good too. The chimichurri though, wow....AMAZING. I pretty much put it... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by smalltimecpa for Bocas Town

Travelers who viewed Carlos' Steak House also viewed

Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro Province
 
Bocas Town, Isla Colon
Bocas Town, Isla Colon
 

Been to Carlos' Steak House? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Carlos' Steak House, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing