Clay Carnes
Led by Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen champ Chef Clay Carnes, Cholo Soy Cocina delivers a new kind of Latin street food. With tantalizing Andean-American flavors featuring locally grown produce and top–quality meats and ingredients, our menu boasts mucho tacos all crafted from freshly made white corn tortillas. The inspiration for the name came after Carnes saw some writing on a wall in a Peruvian restaurant. “Cholo” is a slang term in Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru meaning something “mixed ” We like the open-ended feel of it as it reflects our cuisine … exciting, indigenous and – unapologetically—totally sort of but not really officially authentic.”
Located in one of West Palm Beach’s most interesting neighborhoods, the Antique Row district, Cholo Soy Cocina is a bustling 600 square foot space featuring tacos, tacos and more tacos – and have also over the years added many other delicias as well. We believe in knowing where your food comes from.
We think this is proof positive that you’re in the presence of a food savant.
The establishment is the brainchild of award-winning Owner/Chef Clayton Charles Carnes.
Most days you’ll catch Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen Time Warp 2016 Champion cooking on the line and chatting with guests. The celebrated chef’s vision led to his design of the intimate restaurant’s every detail. His dad, Honky Tonk musician/singer/songwriter Chuck Bob Carnes, joined him in pouring concrete, moving equipment, even painting and other details to create this destination for the best tacos in Palm Beach County. And, because of Chef Carnes’ intense dedication to community, Cholo Soy Cocina’s tacos will not only be available for lunch and early dinner, but also available in large to-go style catering. Carnes’ wants to spread his findings from local farms and purveyors to create a memorable food experience available for all.
Join us and experience the colorful, flavorful and sensual Cholo Soy Cocina for yourself.
