Johnny Carino's

Johnny Carino's Menu

(760) 337-9588
3203 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
$$$$$

Appetizers


Calamari Fritta
$8-23
Thinly cut and lightly fried calamari and pepperoncinis. Served with spicy marinara sauce (Spicy)
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$12
Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, artichokes and crispy pepperoni. Served with crispy pasta chips
Fried Ravioli
$9
Cheese raviolis lightly breaded with Italian seasoning and bread crumbs. Served with sweet chili dipping sauce
Italian Nachos
$7-19
Crispy pasta chips, black olives, pepperoncinis, Roma tomatoes, jalapeños, Alfredo sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan. Your choice of Chicken, Sausage or Combo. Get it Johnny's Style! Substitute Green Chile Jalapeño Alfredo Sauce (Spicy)
Mozzarella Sticks
$8-19
Breaded in special seasonings. Served with spicy marinara sauce (Spicy)
Baked Stuffed Mushrooms
$12
Spinach, Parmesan, red onions and garlic topped with lemon basil cream sauce, Roma tomatoes and basil
Appetizer Sampler
20
Enjoy all your Johnny Carino's favorites – Italian Nachos (Spicy) (Chicken, Sausage or Combo), Mozzarella Sticks and Calamari Fritta. Served with spicy marinara sauce (Spicy)

$Johnny's 15 Minute Wings

(Worth the wait!) Choose traditional or boneless and your choice of one of the following sauces or seasonings. Served with a side of ranch. Mild: Johnny's BBQ Sauce | BBQ Seasoning. Medium: Garlic Teriyaki Sauce | Sweet Chili Sauce | Buffalo Hot Sauce (Spicy) | Cajun Seasoning | Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Hot: Crushed Red Pepper Hot Seasoning (Spicy)
6 Wings
Traditional $10.99 | Boneless $9.99
12 Wings
Traditional $18.99 | Boneless $15.99

Handcrafted Pizzas

Made with our housemade dough and cooked to perfection in our pizza oven
Traditional Margherita
$15-25
Tomato sauce, Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh basil
BBQ Chicken
$16-26
Sliced grilled chicken, barbeque sauce, pepperoncini, red onions, Mozzarella, Parmesan
Pepperoni & Pepperoni
$16-26
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, layers of pepperoni
Johnny's Favorite
$17-26
Italian sausage, pepperoni, applewood smoked bacon, green bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, red onions, Roma tomatoes, Mozzarella, Parmesan
Pepperoni & Sausage
16-26
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, Mozzarella

$Fresh Salads & Soups


Pecan Chicken
$17
Fresh spinach, Gorgonzola, Roma tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, red onions, candied pecans, and crispy onion straws tossed in a warm bacon vinaigrette. Topped with our handmade chicken Parmesan
Classic Caesar
$12
Fresh romaine, Roma tomatoes, black olives, red onions, Parmesan and garlic croutons in a Caesar dressing
Johnny's Chopped Salad
$5-11
Chopped romaine tossed in Italian vinaigrette and ranch dressing. Topped with applewood smoked bacon, Roma tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onions, Provolone cheese and artichokes
Italian Wedge
$5-11
Iceberg wedge, applewood smoked bacon, candied pecans, Gorgonzola, Roma tomatoes, apple sticks with ranch dressing
Unlimited House or Caesar Salad
$3-7
Soup of the Day
3-7

$Classic Italian

Add Soup, unlimited House or Caesar Salad for $3.99. Add an Italian Wedge or Johnny's Chopped Salad for $5.99
Baked Cheese Tortelloni
$18
Cheese stuffed tortelloni with a creamy meat sauce. Baked with Mozzarella and Parmesan
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
$15
Choice of Alfredo or green chile jalapeño Alfredo sauce (Spicy)
Johnny's Fresh Baked Lasagna
$19
Layers of pasta, Italian sausage, beef, meat sauce, ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan...while supplies last
Sizzling Skilletini® Cacciatore
$20-21
Sizzling skillet with spaghetti, spicy marinara sauce, Parmesan, marinated peppers and onions
Timballo
$21-21
Hot skillet filled with spaghetti, onions, peppers, mushrooms, black olives and pepperoni, baked with Mozzarella and Parmesan
Johnny's Combo
$23
Johnny's Fresh Baked Lasagna, Classic Chicken Parmesan and spaghetti with tomato sauce
Mama's Spaghetti Feast
$21
Served with handmade meatballs, Italian sausage and meat sauce. Available after 4 pm Monday – Saturday and all day Sunday
Tuscan Five Meat Rigatoni
$20
Rigatoni, meat sauce, Italian sausage, bacon, salami, pepperoni, freshly sauteed onions and green bell peppers
Spaghetti with Artichokes
$14
Angel hair sautéed with Roma tomatoes, garlic, capers, basil, black olives and Parmesan
Classic Cheese Ravioli
$16
Large ravioli stuffed with a blend of creamy cheeses. Served with your choice of sauce. Choose a Sauce: Tomato, Spicy Marinara (Spicy), Meat Sauce, Specialty Sauces (add $1.49): Alfredo, Green Chile Jalapeño Alfredo (Spicy)
Ribeye Steak*
$20-31
With heavy marbling for rich flavor and seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic served with your choice of fries or spaghetti & tomato sauce
Italian Combinations
$23
Choose Any 2 Items: Grilled Chicken Jalapeño Ravioli (spicy); Classic Chicken Parmesan (includes side of spaghetti & tomato sauce); Baked Cheese Tortelloni; Eggplant Parmesan (spicy) (includes side of spaghetti & tomato sauce); Sirloin Steak* 7 oz. (add $4)
Create Your Own Pasta
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Add Soup, unlimited House or Caesar Salad for $3.99. Add an Italian Wedge or Johnny's Chopped Salad for $5.99. Choose your favorite pasta, one of our signature sauces and get creative! Choose a Pasta: Spaghetti, Bowtie, Penne, Rigatoni, Fettuccine. Choose a Sauce: Tomato, Spicy Marinara (Spicy), Meat Sauce. Add ons. Sausage available after 4 pm Monday – Saturday and all day Sunday

$Johnny's Meal for Two

$49.99 for two people
Step #1
Share one Calamari Fritta (Small Plate) or Mozzarella Sticks (Small Plate) Appetizer
Step #2
Includes one unlimited House or Caesar Salad (per person)
Step #3
Choose Two of the Following Entrées: Classic Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Grilled Chicken Bowtie Festival, Baked Cheese Tortelloni, Spaghetti with Meatballs (2) and tomato sauce
Step #4
Indulge in One Dessert to Share: Tiramisu, Lemon Cream Cake, Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Turtle Cheesecake

Chicken Specialties


Spicy Romano Chicken
$21
Bowtie sautéed with sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions
Chicken Penne Gorgonzola
$20
Penne pasta, Gorgonzola cream sauce, freshly sautéed mushrooms, garlic and Roma tomatoes
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
$21
Grilled chicken breast with spaghetti, spinach, Roma tomatoes and Parmesan. Served with fresh vegetables
Grilled Chicken Bowtie Festival
$21
Bowtie sautéed with sliced chicken, bacon, garlic, red onions, Roma tomatoes and Asiago cream sauce
Chicken Marsala
$22
Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms and sweet wine sauce. Served with your choice of fettuccine or sautéed spinach
Handmade Parmesan
$20-18
Our signature recipe. Served with spaghetti and tomato sauce. Classic Chicken or Grilled Chicken topped with tomato sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella. Eggplant (Spicy) topped with spicy marinara sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella
Chicken Scallopini
$21
Sautéed chicken breast, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, bacon and lemon butter cream sauce. Served with spaghetti.
Grilled Chicken Jalapeño Ravioli
$21
Creamy cheese-filled ravioli cooked in a green chile jalapeño Alfredo sauce with onions and peppers. Topped with grilled chicken, tomatoes, green onions and Parmesan cheese
Chicken Parmesan Rigatoni Festival
21
Rigatoni pasta tossed in an Asiago cream sauce with bacon, garlic, red onions and Roma tomatoes. Topped with our Classic Chicken Parmesan and Parmesan cheese

$Seafood


Jalapeño Garlic Tilapia
$19
Tilapia fried and tossed in lemon butter cream sauce with garlic, spinach, jalapenos, Roma tomatoes and spaghetti
Shrimp Scampi
$22
Spaghetti, mushrooms, roasted garlic, Roma tomatoes, basil, Parmesan in a white wine lemon butter sauce
Lobster Ravioli
$22
Served with spinach, Roma tomatoes, Asiago and lemon basil cream sauce.
Seafood Rigatoni Alfredo
$24
Tender calamari, shrimp and mussels sautéed with fresh garlic and tossed with rigatoni in a creamy lemon basil sauce
Spicy Shrimp & Chicken
$22
Penne sautéed with shrimp, sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions
Lemon Pepper Salmon*
$23
Marinated in Italian herbs, topped with sautéed artichoke hearts, Roma tomatoes, spinach and a wine lemon butter sauce, with fresh vegetables
Shrimp Carbonara
22
Sautéed shrimp, bacon, peas, onions, fresh garlic and black pepper tossed with spaghetti in a lemon butter & egg cream sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley

$Family Platters

Feeds up to 3 people. Add Soup, unlimited House or Caesar Salad for $3.99 per person. Add unlimited Family Size House or Caesar Salad and one Dessert for $12.99. ½ Price Family Platters available all day Monday
Spicy Romano Chicken
$43
Bowtie sautéed with sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions
Grilled Chicken Bowtie Festival
$43
Bowtie sautéed with sliced chicken, bacon, garlic, red onions, Roma tomatoes and Asiago cream sauce
Sizzling Skilletini® Cacciatore
$41-45
Sizzling skillet with spaghetti, spicy marinara sauce, Parmesan, marinated peppers and onions. Chicken or Sausage
Chicken Scallopini
$47
Sautéed chicken breast, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, bacon and lemon butter cream sauce. Served with spaghetti
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
$38
Choice of Alfredo or green chile jalapeño Alfredo sauce (Spicy)
Spicy Shrimp & Chicken
$47
Penne sautéed with shrimp, sliced chicken, cayenne pepper, Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions
Johnny's Fresh Baked Lasagna
$46
Layers of pasta, Italian sausage, beef, meat sauce, ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan...while supplies last
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
$46
Grilled chicken breast with spaghetti, spinach, Roma tomatoes and Parmesan. Served with fresh vegetables
Handmade Parmesan
$44
Our signature recipe. Served with spaghetti and tomato sauce. Classic Chicken or Grilled Chicken topped with tomato sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella
Create Your Own Pasta
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Choose your favorite pasta, one of our signature sauces and get creative. Choose a pasta: Spaghetti, Bowtie, Penne, Rigatoni, Fettuccine. Choose a sauce: Tomato, Spicy Marinara (Spicy), Meat Sauce. Sausage available after 4 pm Monday – Saturday and all day Sunday

$Handcrafted Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with fries. We grill our burgers medium-well. Please ask your server if you prefer a different degree of doneness
Johnny's BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger*
$16
Cheddar, onion strings, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and barbeque sauce
Classic American Burger*
$13
Onion, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and ketchup
Cheddar, Bacon & Ranch Burger*
$15
Cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, onion, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing
Chicken Parmesan Club
16
Our handmade chicken Parmesan, topped with applewood smoked bacon, Mozzarella, lettuce, tomato and spicy marinara sauce

$Desserts

Decadent treats large enough to share
Strawberry Cheesecake
$9
Creamy, smooth vanilla New York cheesecake served with strawberry sauce and topped with whipped cream
Turtle Cheesecake
$9
Topped with caramel, chocolate, candied pecans and whipped cream
Chocolate Cake
$9
Rich, warm chocolate cake topped with chocolate icing. Served with vanilla ice cream
Lemon Cream Cake
$8
Two layers of lemon soaked cream cake filled with lemon mascarpone mousse and finished with powdered sugar
Tiramisu
$9
Ladyfinger cookies soaked in coffee and layered between a sweet Italian custard blended with rum and coffee liqueur

Pronto Light


Unlimited Soup, Salad & Bread
9
Choice of unlimited Soup, unlimited House salad or Caesar salad and unlimited bread. Ask your server for today's soup selections

$Pronto Bistro


1/2 Market Club Sandwich
$9
Grilled chicken, bacon, pepperoni, Mozzarella, lettuce, tomato and Italian vinaigrette. Served with Soup, unlimited House salad or unlimited Caesar salad
Pizza with Soup or Unlimited Salad
11
Choose one of the following small pizzas or calzones: Pepperoni & Pepperoni Pizza (4 slices), Three Cheese Pizza (4 slices), Served with Soup, unlimited House salad or unlimited Caesar salad

$Pronto Pasta


Create Your Own Pasta
$10
Choose your favorite pasta, one of our signature sauces and get creative! Choose a Pasta: Spaghetti, Bowtie, Penne, Rigatoni, Fettuccine. Choose a Sauce: Tomato, Spicy Marinara (Spicy), Meat Sauce
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
$12
Choice of Alfredo or green chile jalapeño Alfredo sauce (Spicy)
Grilled Chicken Bowtie Festival
$11
Baked Cheese Tortelloni
$11
Chicken Penne Gorgonzola
$12
Tuscan Five Meat Rigatoni
$12
Handmade Parmesan
$11
Classic Chicken or Eggplant (Spicy)
Chicken Scallopini
$12
Spicy Shrimp & Chicken
$12
Spicy Romano Chicken
12

$Handcrafted Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with fries. We grill our burgers medium-well. Please ask your server if you prefer a different degree of doneness
Johnny's BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger*
$15
Cheddar, onion strings, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and barbeque sauce
Classic American Burger*
$12
Onion, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and ketchup
Cheddar, Bacon & Ranch Burger*
$14
Cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, onion, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing
Chicken Parmesan Club
15
Our handmade chicken Parmesan, topped with applewood smoked bacon, Mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, basil pesto mayo and a side of spicy marinara sauce (Spicy)

$Featured Item


Johnny's Fresh Baked Lasagna
13

$Fresh Salads


Pecan Chicken
$16
Classic Caesar
$11
Johnny's Chopped Salad
$5-10
Italian Wedge
$5-10

Draft Beer

SERVING 30 BEERS! Our beer selection is subject to availability and seasonality. Ask your server about our bottled beer selection.
Angry Orchard Cider - Light | Easy
Bud Light - Light | Easy
Budweiser - Light | Easy
Coors Light - Light | Easy
Dos XX Lager - Light | Easy
Michelob Ultra - Light | Easy
Modelo Especial - Light | Easy
Pabst Blue Ribbon - Light | Easy
Stella Artois - Light | Easy
Blue Moon Belgian White - Wheat | Wit | Weiss
Shock Top Belgian White - Wheat | Wit | Weiss
Dos XX Amber - Malty | Balanced
Pacifico - Malty | Balanced
Elysian Space Dust - Bitter | Piney | Floral
Lagunitas IPA - Bitter | Piney | Floral
Goose Island Rotating - Rotating | Seasonal
Sierra Nevada Rotating - Rotating | Seasonal
Sam Adams Rotating - Rotating | Seasonal
Firestone Walker Rotating - Rotating | Seasonal

Bottled Beer


Bottled Beer
Ask your server about our bottled beer selection. Our beer selection is subject to availability and seasonality

Wine


Lunetta Prosecco, Italy - Sparkling Wine
$9
Cavit Moscato, Italy - Sweet Wine
$7-30
Sutter Home White Zinfandel, California - Sweet Wine
$7-30
Chateau Ste Michelle Johanisburg Riesling, Washington - Sweet Wine
$8-34
Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc, California - White Wines
$40
Albertoni Pinot Grigio, California - White Wines
$6-27
Cavit Pinot Grigio, Italy - White Wines
$7-30
Chloe Pinot Grigio, California - White Wines
$34
Albertoni Chardonnay, California - White Wines
$6-27
Kendall-Jackson Vitner's Reserve Chardonnay, California - White Wines
$10-45
La Crema Chardonnay, California - White Wines
$55
Cavit Pinot Noir, Italy - Red Wines
$7-30
La Crema Pinot Noir, California - Red Wines
$55
Albertoni Merlot, California - Red Wines
$6-27
Cupcake Merlot, California - Red Wines
$7-30
Francis Coppola Merlot, California - Red Wines
$46
Bolla Chianti, Italy - Red Wines
$8-34
Banfi Bell'agio Chianti, Italy - Red Wines
$42
Albertoni Cabernet, California - Red Wines
$6-27
District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon, California - Red Wines
$8-40
Maddalena Cabernet Sauvignon, California - Red Wines
$55
Portillo Malbec, Argentina - Red Wines
$8-34
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel, California - Red Wines
$8-34
Confetti! Red Blend, Italy - Red Wines
$8-34
Stella Rosa Royale Rosso, Italy - Red Wines
8-34

$Signature Sips


Bellini - House Favorites
Frozen peach nectar, white wine, champagne and rum, swirled with our Italian Sangria. Available in Grande
Italian Sangria - House Favorites
Red wine, fruit juices and brandy
Amalfi Strawberry Lemonade - House Favorites
Made with Captain Morgan Rum, sweet lemonade and strawberries
Pomegranate Granita - House Favorites
Part Italian ice, part martini with Bacardi Superior Rum and Cointreau
Johnny's Margarita (Frozen) - Margaritas
A Carino's classic. Made with tequila, Bols triple Sec and Bols Amaretto. Available in Grande
Johnny's Margarita (On the Rocks) - Margaritas
Our signature recipe. Served on the rocks with Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila. Available in Grande
On the Rocks Premium - Margaritas
Made with el Jimador 100% Agave Silver Tequila and Cointreau
Premium Top Shelf - Margaritas
On the rocks with Avion 100% Agave Silver Tequila and Cointreau

Non-Alcoholic Beverages


Fountain Soda
Coke®, Diet Coke®, Sprite®, Minute Maid® Lemonade, Barq's® Root Beer, Dr. Pepper®
Iced Tea
Coffee
Regular or Decaf
Italian Soda
Available With Cream or Without Cream. Raspberry, Blackberry, Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Vanilla
Flavored Iced Tea
Raspberry, Blackberry, Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Vanilla

Drinks


Short Mainstream Drafts
$2
Johnny's Margarita
$3
Short Premium Drafts
$3
Pint Mainstream Drafts
$3
Short Super Premium Drafts
$4
Well Drinks
$4
Sangria
$4
House Wine
$5
Bellini
$5
Pint Premium Drafts
$5
Grande Johnny's Margarita
$6
Pint Super Premium Drafts
$6
Grande Mainstream Drafts
$6
Grande Bellini
$7
Grande Premium Drafts
$7
Grande Super Premium Drafts
8

$Daily Specials


Monday
$3-0
Tuesday
$3-0
Wednesday
$0-0
Plain & Simple Boneless Wings - Limit 10 wings per person per order
Thursday
$5-0
Plain & Simple Boneless / Traditional Wings - Limit 10 wings per person per order
Friday
$6-6
Saturday
$3-5
Italian Nachos: Includes choice of chicken, sausage or combo
Sunday
0-10
Appetizer Sampler: Enjoy all your Johnny Carino's favorites – Italian Nachos (Spicy) (Chicken, Sausage or Combo), Mozzarella Sticks and Hand-Breaded Calamari. Served with spicy marinara sauce (Spicy)

$Apps + Pizza

All Day, Every Day in the Bar & Patio
Buffalo Bleu Cheese Fries
$3
Mozzarella Sticks
$4
Breaded in special seasonings. Served with spicy marinara sauce (Spicy)
Three Cheese Pizza (4 Slices)
$4
Italian Nachos
$5
Includes choice of chicken, sausage or combo
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$5
Pepperoni & Salami Pizza (4 Slices)
$6
Fried Ravioli
$6
Calamari
$7
Appetizer Sampler
10
Enjoy all your Johnny Carino's favorites – Italian Nachos (Spicy) (Chicken, Sausage or Combo), Mozzarella Sticks and Hand-Breaded Calamari. Served with spicy marinara sauce (Spicy)

$Daily Pizza Special


Mon
$12
Five Meat (6 Slices)
Tue
$12
Johnny's Favorite (6 Slices)
Wed
$12
BBQ Chicken (6 Slices)
Thu
$12
Traditional Margherita (6 Slices)
Fri
$12
Pepperoni Hawaiian (6 Slices)
Sat
$12
Pepperoni & Sausage (6 Slices)
Sun
12
Pepperoni & Pepperoni (6 Slices)

$Johnny's 15 Minute Wings


Step #1: Traditional or Boneless
Step #2: Choose How Many
6 Wings: $8.99 Boneless / $10.99 Traditional | 12 Wings: $14.99 Boneless / $17.99 Traditional
Step #3: Pick Your Sauce or Seasoning
Mild: Johnny's BBQ Sauce | BBQ Seasoning. Medium: Garlic Teriyaki Sauce | Sweet Chili Sauce | Chipotle Sauce | Buffalo Hot Sauce | Cajun Seasoning | Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Hot: Sriracha Habanero Sauce | Crushed Red Pepper Hot Seasoning
Step #4: Show Off Your Messiness

Sunday - Tuesday


Dining Room: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Bar: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday - Thursday


Dining Room: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Bar: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday - Saturday


Dining Room: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Bar: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

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