Located in El Paso, Texas, Johnny Carino's seems to carve out a niche that competes well against familiar titans like Olive Garden. Culinary enthusiasts rave about the authentic flavors and generous portions that evoke the warmth of a mom-and-pop eatery. Iris Xtine captures this sentiment perfectly, noting the delightful taste that stands out among chain restaurants, coupled with attentive service.
Many reviews highlight a selection of dishes that genuinely shine, particularly the stuffed mushrooms, which Rachael Jones deemed a must-try with a perfect rating. The presence of friendly servers, like Leanne, has been acknowledged as a significant plus, enhancing the overall dining experience.
However, some feedback echoes a need for improvement in the restaurant's atmosphere and layout, with suggestions for better organization among staff interactions. Nevertheless, many diners, like alachon, express gratitude for the fantastic service, especially during family dinners, solidifying Johnny Carino's as a cherished local destination for delicious Italian cuisine.
While road construction might complicate access, the culinary rewards of visiting this establishment appear to outweigh any minor challenges.
Amenities and More
Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Great wine list
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
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Reviews For Johnny Carino's El Paso
Iris Xtine
Jun 28,2025
I was surprised on how good the food is. We usually dine at Olive Garden, but this food was tasty like a Mom & Pop whole in the wall restaurant with authentic food. We never had to ask server to fill our drinks. Our plates were picked up after done eating. Atmosphere, layout of restaurant needs some work. Felt boring. We recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for an upgraded Olive Garden taste in food.
Dawn Garvey
Jun 20,2025
I absolutely LOVE this place. Became a loyal customer over 20 yrs ago in TX. Then they closed our location. Was soooo happy to find them here when we moved. Food was EXCELLENT as always, our server was friendly, fast and Daughter says cute as well. LOL Only disappointment in general is that yall took the lunch specials away!!
Rachael Jones
Jun 19,2025
The service was great. No wait. Leanne was our waitress super friendly and was always on it. We must have went at the most perfect time Sunday after church. It wasn’t too busy but let’s get into the food! Absolutely delicious, super fresh and authentic. The stuffed mushrooms are a 10 out of 10 highly recommend, must try again. I was full off those and the bread plus salad alone that when my entree came, I couldn’t even... Will be returning for sure.
Vincent Louis
Jun 14,2025
Food is great! Portions are nice and usually comes out hot and fresh. I see a lot of standing and talking with the staff on personal conversations, so refills and other services are missed. The place is not always busy, but if your there to serve and want a 20% tip maybe the staff should give full attention to customers. Also the staffs personal items are right next to the bathroom, so going to the restroom you see them on their phones and their stuff is next to the door. Customers could make off with their items. Maybe managers could find them a spot in the back, this might help keep them off phones in the front of the restaurant. Also there is a bunch of road construction so getting to the place is a slight challenge if your not in the right lane to turn into the parking lot.
alachon
May 25,2025
The service and food were fabulous for a Sunday family dinner!!! The food was very delicious and desserts were amazing!!! We actually had a family dinner platter and it was perfect. As you can see the desserts were delicious also!!! Keep up the fantastic job and we will definitely be back!!!
Rick Figueroa
Apr 28,2025
The food here is amazing. Everything we had was delicious. The service however lacks, after we were seated it took about 20 minutes for someone to even acknowledge us. The atmosphere is nice it's a little dated. Cost isn't bad. Overall I'd recommend.
Cynthia Mendoza
Mar 17,2025
Excellent food and excellent staff. It was a busy day when my family went but all staff made sure to keep everything going and quality is up to standards. Potato soup was delicious and Baked Cheese Tortellini was awesome!
Isaac Ornelas
Mar 14,2025
Love this place! I come and order the Chicken bowtie festival every single time and ohhhhh man let me tell you!!!!!! Service is always on point they never let me sit waiting for something. A great place to come have some authentic Italian dishes and have a nice fancy drink with your date! You need to try there Italian cream sodas my lady loves them!
Reviews For Johnny Carino's El Paso