Carlos'n Charlie's
5973 Hiline Rd (map) (512) 266-1683
When Carlos Anderson opened his first full scale restaurant in 1968 he immediately caused a controversy with his innovative restaurant style that would eventually become a tradition. In the posh district of Mexico City know as the Zona Rosa, elegant diners and chic eateries were the norm and Carlos Anderson’s tried to refine the upscale dining experience, right down to his tuxedo and necktie requisite. The swank facade lasted almost a week. The impulsive Anderson decided that it was time to do away with the standards and the tradition was born. Carlos began to chat idly with patrons and drumming up business from the street, which at the time was unheard of for a restaurant manager to do. Although the other local businesses thought of this as an outrage, Mexico City patrons reacted instantly to this avant-garde way of customer service. After a year of working 24 hours a day, Carlos asked Barry Shaw to put on an apron and the rest is history.
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C'N'C Happy Hour 2-7: $2.75 Domestics, $3.75 Frozen Margaritas, $1 Off All Alcoho...
Every Tuesday 2:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
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C'N'C Happy Hour 2-7: $2.75 Domestics, $3.75 Frozen Margaritas, $1 Off All Alcohol...
Every Thursday 2:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
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C'N'C Happy Hour 2-7: $2.75 Domestics, $3.75 Frozen Margaritas, $1 Off All Alcohol...
Every Wednesday 2:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
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Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup
Sun. 09/11 | 9:00AM - Sun. 09/11 @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup September 11, 2011 The Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup is the BIGGEST scuba diving and shoreline cleanup in Texas. The event invites several hundred …more»
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Guilty Pleasures rockin pants off at Carlos'n Charlie's at the Lake
Fri. 08/19 | 9:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
Come ROCK OUT at the lake with Austin's Hottest all girl cover band at Carlos'n Charlie's. Hot Girls! Hard Rock! NO COVER! http://guiltypleasuresaustin.com/
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The Crush is at Carlos 'n Charlies Saturday!
Sat. 07/30 | 9:00PM - Sat. 07/30 @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
The Crush will be at Carlos 'n Charlies on Lake Travis this Saturday July 30th! Come on out and do your rain dance! Music starts at 9pm!!!
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Retro Beach Benefit for Safe Place with Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, Terry Sylvester...
Sat. 06/11 | 2:00PM - Sat. 06/11 @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
Fundraiser for SafePlace.org at Carlos' N Charlie's with Ambrosia 9pm, John Ford Coley 7:45pm, Terry Sylvester 6:45pm, Lixbox 5:45pm Austin TX— June 11, 2011 — Dancing Feather Management …more»
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Josh Abbott Band presented by Texas Pi Kappa Phi & Push America
Fri. 05/06 | 6:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
Come see Josh Abbott Band play at the lake and help us raise money for Push America! All proceeds will benefit Push America.Tickets are $15 pre-sell/$20 at the door.Contact a Texas Pi Kapp or…more»
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Mix 94.7 presents Party for the Planet
Thu. 04/21 | 6:00PM - Fri. 04/22 @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
Celebrate the big, breathtaking, blue ball we all live on at Party For The Planet on the shore of one of Earth’s most beautiful places…Lake Travis! Party For the Planet is a…more»
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2010 Lake Travis In-the-Water Boat Show
Fri. 10/15 | 10:00AM - Sun. 10/17 @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
The summer season may be wrapping up, but the weather is still warm and the water level still high across Central Texas, meaning conditions will be perfect for the popular Lake Travis In-the-W…more»
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Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup
Sun. 09/12 | 9:00AM - Sun. 09/12 @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
Keep Austin Beautiful is having its 16th Annual Underwater and onshore cleanup of Lake Travis! Divers and land support volunteers are needed to clean nine of Lake Travis' most beloved parks. T…more»
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Roger Creager and Friends Live In Concert
Sun. 09/05 | 6:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
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Eli Young Band Live on the Beach!
Fri. 07/09 | 7:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
With roots firmly planted in the fertile musical soil of Texas, the Eli Young Band is a little bit country and a hellu8va lot guitar-driven rock ‘n’ roll. The band was co-founded b…more»
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Carlos N Charlie's 3rd of July Bash!
Sat. 07/03 | 5:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
Carlos N Charlie's 3rd of July Bash!5:00 Aimless Gun 6:00 Will Evans Project 7:00 Eyes Burn Electric 8:00 Mothers Anthem 9:00 Dahebegebees 10:00 Vallejo!
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Beach Boys @ Carlos'N Charlie's!
Thu. 09/03 | 7:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
The Beach Boys Play the Beach at Carlos’N Charlie’s in Austin, TX ----- America’s Original Beach Band, The Beach Boys, Play Austin Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 AUSTIN, TEXAS …more»
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Featured Review from TheOnion
August 31, 2009The mid/late aughts have been remarkable for The Beach Boys in many ways. more at austin.decider.com
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The Pinch Hitters playing: Surf Tourney and Fundraiser!!
Sat. 06/13 | 2:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
Check out the fund raiser surf tournament at the Pier on Saturday June 13th. The fund raiser is going to be for Stephen Murray who is a two time x-games bmx guy that broke his back and is now …more»
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Godsmack: Surf Sesh 09 To benefit BMX Legend Stephen Murray
Sat. 06/13 | 2:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
All day fun session of music, wake surf competition, wakeskate winch demos, pro BMX demo, Guitar hero contest, surf lessons, bikini contest, boat demos, family fun day with slip and slide and …more»
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LIXBOX LOVERS LAKE LUAU
Fri. 03/06 | 7:00PM - Fri. 03/06 @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
LIXBOX LOVERS LAKE LUAU @ AUSTIN'S CARLOS' N CHARLIES. THE WEATHER IS WARMING UP AND FRIDAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE MID 80S FRIDAY. SO PUT ON SOME COMFORTABLE CLOTHES AND HEAD ON OVER AN…more»
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Vendetta
Sun. 01/18 | 6:00PM @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
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LixBox at Carlos'N Charlie's
Fri. 12/05 | 7:00PM - Fri. 12/05 @ Carlos'n Charlie's (map)
LixBox at Carlos'N Charlie’s, Friday December 5th from 7 - 11pm. LixBox has been performing to packed venues all over Austin the last several weeks. Brad Falch (lead vocals) and Larry Sc…more»
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