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Years in business
Established in 1983
Price:
$
Last updated 8.17.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant
Featured Review
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The Scene – It doesn't look like anything special, but this restaurant has won local culinary honors for years. It's tucked inside a strip mall, but it's easy to spot the long line of people snaking out the door as they wait for a seat. The decor is modest, with hanging plants, multicolored serapes and traditional music playing. – – The Food – The combination plates are a perfect introduction if you're new to Mexican food. One combo features a beef taco, a shredded-beef enchilada and a small version of the delicious Del Rey burrito. The sopa de tortillas is a spicy…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Reservations are a must, even on a rainy Monday night.
05/28/09
Not the BEST in Town, but not the worst...
by FAST at Citysearch
I've lived in Seminole since 1973 and have ate at all the Mexican restaurants in this area. I also have been out west to Arizona and New Mexico. The restaurant has had a huge following for years and they have stayed close to their roots but I think that is the issue. It's the same ole thing man. For the money, I would rather have better atmosphere, free chips and salsa and more spice!!!!
- Pros: Size portions
- Cons: Bland could be spicier, glorified Taco Bell
10/18/08
No longer the best mexican food in town!
by DNS11 at Citysearch
For over 10 years I went to this restaurant because it used to be a great place to go for good authentic mexican food at a decent price. However, it has been going down for the last couple of years. I recently went to the Carmelitas in Largo (e.g. Tri City Plaza) and was horrified at the service, food, and cost!!! The waitress suggested an apple juice for the children, then promptly charged me extra because apple juice wasn't part of the kid's meal selection. I've had it with this place and will not be going back again!
- Pros: The food is ok.
- Cons: The service and prices.
07/08/08
bset mexican food
by rilhay at Citysearch
the food at carmelitas rocks. i have been eating there for at least 9 years and never have i had a bad experience!! the staff is very pleasent and you always see a familiar face. the chicken enchiladas are to die for with the rich sour cream sauce. there is no salsa in town to match theirs! now that they offer complementry chips again and the birhtday meal is back there are more reasons to keep going back (not that one needs a reason to go). my family and i love carmelitas and recomend for a great meal and fun times the whole family can enjoy!
- Pros: great service awsome food
- Cons: nothing
04/24/08
Great food, service & prices
by rkg51 at Citysearch
After reading the reviews here and on Trip Advisor we were hesitant....but then we figured people more often complain than praise. We're glad we went since the food was great (Enchilada's), the server was efficient and friendly, restaurant was clean with a pleasing decor and the prices were what we expected even paying 2 bucks for corn chips and salsa (free would be nice but if you make it or break it on this point then eat El Paso Mexican out of the box at home to save money). Carmelita's is at least as good as Don Pablo's, which are all now closed in the bay area. We will return again next trip when we get the craving for Mexican.
- Pros: Food quality, service, decor
- Cons: none
03/03/08
A bit overrated
by dapro at Citysearch
I felt Carmelita's was a bit over rated. I've been here twice and both times I felt the food was just average. People I know raved about this place, so maybe my expectations were pretty high. They food wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. If I was in the mood for Mexican food, I'd rather eat at Los Mariachis (Los Mayas) near Clearwater Beach any day. So my recommendation would be, don't expect too much and you will be satisfied.
