Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant

How do you fairly rate a restaurant where you have had so many good meals and then one complete fail? Well, I've only taken one star away, but that brings it down to three stars for me, which also means I will not risk returning because i don't have the money to waste.l on sub par food.I ordered the steak and chicken fajita and it was $24. The dish contained mostly chopped onions and peppers, which I actually took home because there was so much. As for the protein, if there was a combined 6 ounces of steak and chicken, I would be surprised. Both the chicken and steak were thinly sliced and grilled separately- and then placed on top of the vegetables. So the dish had no cohesiveness because they were certainly not tossed together. I also had to cut the chicken and steak because they were in cutlet form. I order fajitas at just about every Mexican restaurant I go to because it is my favorite meal and I can tell you that this was not made correctly. It was a very lazy way of making the dish and it showed in both flavor and absolutely pathetically small portion size. My friend only ate half his meal. The service was fine.

No other Mexican eatery in our area delivers the deliciousness of Carmelitas. No wonder we keep coming back for more than 15 years.

While Carmelita's is not my favorite Mexican restaurant, it always hits the spot. While in the area to get my hair done, we decided to stop in for some lunch. The inside has an authentic feel with plenty of seating plus an outdoor patio area. Our server was friendly and took our drink orders then brought us some chips, salsa and bean dip. My daughter is a huge fan of their bean dip, but I was not a fan of their chips. They just always seem too hard for my liking.We ordered the Fajitas Burrito, Classic Burrito with Shrimp and a side of rice and beans. The burritos were huge, but tasted great. The portions are huge so we usually end of taking leftovers home. I've tried other dishes during other visits and I am always left satisfied and full.They have a kids menu, vegetarian options plus lots of drink to choose from. They have great margaritas as well!

Food was average. I have had better Mexican food. Service was ok. Flavor was just not there. Vibe was kinda weird. Kind of Iike we were not wanted there. Definitely won't come back due to the unwanted vibes.

After a hectic day, we chose to unwind with a visit to Carmelita's in downtown Roseville for some Mexican cuisine. Despite a bustling ambiance, we managed to secure a satisfactory table for two, and parking was a piece of cake. The black bean dip was the star of the evening. Our meal comprised of a veggie spinach burrito, and I opted for a chicken enchilada, accompanied by beans and rice. The staff maintained a cheerful demeanor, and my recommendation? Don't hesitate to request additional bean dip, which elevated our dining experience! Will we return, Yes!

Great service, cute restaurant with lots of seating. I wanted to enjoy this Mexican spot as I love Mexican food, but it really hit the mark. Not flavorful and didn't taste fresh.

My husband and I continue to visit this wonderful spot and continue to leave happy and full! I've recently tried their fajita burrito and it has quickly become my favorite item on the menu. Definitively recommend this spot to anyone in search of some yummy Mexican food!

EVERYTHING about this place is AMAZING! From the staff to the food to the drinks... you will not be disappointed. This is our go-to spot when we want a margarita and Mexican food. Once you're seated, they'll bring over chips, salsa, and black bean dip. I recommend sitting at the bar. Their bartenders are awesome and fun to talk to. There's a tv if you want to catch a game. They offer food and margaritas TO-GO, just ask. PARKING: street parking and at times, it takes a while to find a spot. Be patient, it's worth it.

Carmelita's was a nice stop - so let me go through the checklist. Chips and salsa - chips good, salsa was runny - some folks like it that way, some don't. I don't. Guac was very good. Now to dive down into the core. I had the chicken mole enchiladas - mole was too sweet - it's a tough sauce to nail. I also ordered their carnitas to go and they were FANTASTIC. Beans and rice - nothing special there.The service was very, very good. The vibe was nice for a Wednesday lunch. It's a nice stop - go for the carnitas!

Been a while since I was here but the food is still delicious. I could live on their bean dip - it's my favorite part of the meal!!!Because prices have gone up so much everywhere nowadays I ordered something different that my usual because it's now out of my price range. That said, my replacement choice did not disappoint. Chicken tamale packed full of tender flavorful shredded chicken. Many places that serve tamales have more masa than filling but that's not the case here. And it was topped with green sauce - my favorite!! Friendly attentive service. It's not fancy like the Fair Oaks location but the food is well worth it.