Carlos O'kelly's - Iowa City

I had an amazing experience during my first visit to the restaurant. I ordered the Birria street tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. I loved that on Tuesdays, you can get half-price items from the children's menu, which was a pleasant surprise. The guacamole was also half off during Happy Hour. The Papa O'Kelly's side dish was scrumptious! The host, a friendly blonde guy, made sure to check in on us after we were seated. Our waiter did an excellent job too. I will definitely be back. Update: I returned, and the food and service were just as outstanding!

She finally tried the new Birria tacos, and they were quite delicious! They arrived with au jus, which was a delightful surprise. They were generously topped with cilantro, which I usually don't care for, but I didn't mind this time since we were feeling adventurous after a long day. The rice and fries were also flavorful. The lemonade was served in a large glass, so we didn't even need a refill. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, but they were very friendly. My wife ordered her usual taco shell, and it was also really good.

From the phone call before my visit to the leftovers I took home, every aspect of my experience made me feel welcomed and at ease. They offer a wide variety of gluten-free options and are very diligent about handling allergens safely. Plus, the margaritas are gluten-free!

From the moment I made my first phone call to the follow-up offers I received at home, every part of my experience made me feel welcomed and reassured. They provide a wide range of gluten-free options and are very mindful of handling allergens carefully. Additionally, their margaritas are gluten-free!

I finally had the chance to try this place out. I ordered the new birria tacos, and they were quite tasty. I was surprised to find they came with au jus, along with a generous amount of cilantro. While I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, I was feeling adventurous since we had just come back from a long trip. The rice and fries were good as well. The lemonade was served in a large glass, so I didn't need a refill. The staff seemed a bit rushed but were very nice. My wife got her usual taco bowl, which was also very good.