Texan here! My husband and I have been here 3 or 4 times now, and this the only Mexican restaurant we have returned to after living in FL for 6 years. I'll agree that it's more Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican which is probably why I love it. For me, I'm looking for great margaritas and a good deal. For hubs, he is looking for great salsa WITH HEAT. This place has both! However, you have to ask for the spicier green salsa. Service is always incredible, and we always leave feeling satisfied. Is this THE BEST food I've ever had? No. But it's a solid choice where everyone can find something they enjoy. PRO TIPS: 2 for $14 margaritas all day everyday. If you want spicy, ask for the green salsa! read more

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The mole sauce on our enchaladas was very good! The salsa was served in a small container with three small plates which was a great idea. The salsa was homemade but way too mild. I ordered a blended margarita ($12) which was insipid. It was like blended ice. Our waiter was wonderful. read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Menu and margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

Love the food here. So delicious. The tacos are packed with ingredients. The staff is very friendly. Prices are really good. Love the salsa also. read more

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We went to Carmelita's and had some Mexican food, I tried the enchiladas for the first time and my wife had one of the burritos. We enjoyed our dinners along with the chips and salsa they provided. read more

Bogo margaritas and the best carne asada tacos. Service is fantastic with a great authentic ambience. Our go to Mexican restaurant. read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Carne Asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

My wife and I were in mood for some authentic Mexican food, so we ordered carry out from Carmelita's on 66th. I personally was disappointed. This was just a step above Taco Bell. I am Hispanic and have traveled to Mexico countless times. This is an American version of Mexican food. The tacos on a hard shell, the tostada, the refried beans not authentic. The rice was decent. The dinner didn't include any sauces. The salad came with no dressing. Very disappointing. read more

Reviewing the to-go service only! Ordered a Mexican pizza and jalapeño poppers. First of all, they're great with substitutions especially if you're vegetarian. Mexican pizza was fire!! It's large enough for 2, maybe 3 if just as an appetizer. It's a yum and fresher version of the beloved Taco Bell item. The jalapeño poppers were also perfectly cheesed and deliciously tangy. Wish it came with a dipping sauce but maybe it does in the restaurant. Overall, very pleased with the food. Def ordering again. read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - 1E. Mexican Pizza - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

Lunch on a Sunday with friends. As a person that eats only seafood and vegetarian options, there was a lot to choose from. Once you sit, you get chips and salsa. The salsa was delicious! The chips were warm and a great appetizer. We ordered waters and a margarita. We then ordered cheese enchiladas, the Mexican combo and the camarones tacos. Each came with two sides (which is a lot). I got pinto beans and a salad, my friends got black beans and rice. The servings after large and quite good. The shrimp had a kick to it which I liked and came with cabbage. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. The service was quite good. I have had better Mexican food around town but overall it's pretty good. read more

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Fast service. Good food, the Mexican rice wasn't my favorite but it did the job. Tables spread out, and super bright inside. Got the 2 for $14 margs and they were amazing!! I recommend the watermelon margarita. I ordered a burrito and it was big!! I could only eat half. I will return to this spot. read more

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The best shredded beef enchiladas! Their enchilada sauce is mouth watering! The coldest Modelos in Florida.

I'm not much of an eater of Caramel. But if you're one of those Caramel-eaters, this is not the place for you. They mainly just serve Tex Mex... not a lot of Caramel stuff. Sorry. Pretty standard Tex-Mex food with pretty decent prices but definitely not a place that I would make a habit of coming. I only ate here because we was starving and most of the places that we wanted to go hadfortunately closed after we got out of Ding Tea in Pinellas Park. Service was fine and prices were okay, but the food was very bland, and reminded me of the kind of so-called Mexican at my college. read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Carmel is a big eater so - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

Margaritas were very good. Ingredients tasted fresh - food came out pretty quick. Overall solid experience - will be back

Gosh, I wanted so badly to just love this place. As a past Houstonian, I am just itching for some great tex Mex but this just didn't but the mark. Just a little bland. :/ read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Chucked Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

I ordered food through Uber delivery. I ordered a chicken chimichanga with refried beans, black beans, queso sauce and chicken tortilla soup. The order came in 55 minutes, not bad really. The issue was the Chimichanga. It was a sloppy mess instead of a deep fried crunchy wrap. I never have seen a chimichanga delivered liked this. The refried beans were almost tasteless like paste. The black beans were good, prepared nicely. The queso sauce was ok but not nearly as good as what one could get from Chipotle. Perhaps eating at the restaurant would be a better experience? I definitely cannot recommend this restaurant. At least for delivery. read more

I truly remember this establishment when I went there. It was one of my last nights in Tampa and I needed some Mexican food. I was craving it and my boyfriend decided that this was a good place to go. Well... the waitstaff was very nonchalant. The establishment was very inviting and the food was very mediocre. I bought guacamole, chips, shrimp tacos, black beans, and Mexican rice. The rice was very dry, the black beans were good. However, the shrimp tacos were a bust. The shrimp was dry like it was grilled too long. The corn tortilla was very chewy. I know it is supposed to be right? But can it be hot and chewy, please? The chips were supposed to be homemade chips but I know they tasted store-bought and stale. The best thing about the meal was the gauc and black beans. I was disappointed in spending $24 for this meal and the main course was not even appeasing to my appetite. Needless to say that I won't be back. read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Interesting display case when you first walk in.. - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

It's always good food and hot. Never had a bad meal and been here several times. Would recommend.

What I ordered was good but it was an appetizer so it was only 9.99. My son ordered three tacos and was 13.69 and he said they were only ok. He thinks Tijuana flats are 10 times better and twice as cheap. My daughter and 2 grandkids joined us so there was a total of 5 people for $90.00 (avg. of $18. Each) plus a hefty tip for Mexican food seems a bit expensive. If it was extraordinary maybe, but it wasn't. Can't recommend unless you just love Mexican food at steakhouse prices. read more

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For me to be disappointed in Mexican food, it had to be pretty bad. I was disappointed. It was soggy, messy looking and tasted very bland. My del Rey burrito tasted like it had a can of Hunts tomato sauce poured over it and no spice. The California burrito my fiancé had had much the same issues. My stepson had the enchiladas , he wasn't impressed. All in all, at almost $60 for this food plus tip, I have to say I'll never eat here again. read more

I went here with my brother last night since he is a huge fan of the chips and homemade salsa. He advised me that the combo meals were the way to go, so I started perusing those! I read in some of the reviews that the chile rellenos were so wing I had to try, so I looked for combos with that. I ended up ordering the carne asada combo which came with: a generous portion of thin, tender carne asada, a spinach enchilada, and a chile relleno. I really enjoyed the carne asada. The spinach enchilada was just okay, lots of spinach, I wish there was some cheese in it. The chile relleno was different, but delicious. I have never had one that was flat before. There was a ton of food,Mao I ended up with leftovers. I thought it was cool that you get to pick your sides. I ordered a side salad and rice. The rice had a lot of flavor. I also ordered a melon margarita. I wasn't a fan of the melon flavoring they used. The margarita was good overall. It was a huge margarita for $7. I couldn't finish it because I was too full! read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Melon Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

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They give you a LOT of FLAVORFUL food. The service was excellent, the food was better than any of its kind.

Ordered takeout and got a chimichanga which was super soggy and bland. Nachos which were very bland Cheese enchiladas which my daughter loved. I used to love this place but the price and the food were sub par. I think the styrofoam takeout containers aided in making everything soggy and lukewarm. I am going to try the Park street location next time as I have always had better luck there. I hope after all this COVID stuff is over they get back on track!! Food is always better when dining in. read more

Been here once, portions were great. Had the nacho appetizer (which was huge) Horchata was extremely creamy, will have to come here more often! read more

let's do a list... overcooked, everything fajitas, no shells fajitas no sides for the fajitas no salsa, no cheese, sour cream, no guacamole. incorrect sides for the fajitas, no corn, did not order rice but got it. the Mexican combo looks like the person that put in the bag treated it like he did a james bond martini, shaken well the Doordarshan had to wait forever the containers were taped shut, black beans in a bag, put in upside down, what the hell read more

I used to really enjoy this place. Last three times we have went the portions keep getting smaller, no one ever comes back to refill the chips and salsa and sometimes even drinks. That being said the food is still pretty solid tasting, but couple that with bad service and small portions and it can go down hill fast. In general if this place is the only thing near by go ahead and try it. I hope you get lucky and the service is great that day! read more

Why 3? Because I am feeling generous and rounding up. The meal was average. I order the shredded beef burrito- which arrived as described in the menu - more like small tacos covered in cheese and sauce. The food was good - just not over the top tasty or fresh tasting. Margaritas - despite the wall art above our table which featured the "authentic" recipe- they aren't made following the "authentic recipe " (see photo). They settle for simple syrup and mix. The chips and salsa were good. I requested hot sauce and a separate "hotter" salsa was quickly placed on the table. Of the Carmelitas locations I've visited - this one doesn't take the prize. I wonder if it is even owned by the same people? Given the sub par presentation, quality of the food and location (ambience) they are priced at the top of the range. read more

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We ordered from Carmelita's through Door Dash this evening. We both ordered enchiladas with rice and refried beans. When our order arrived, we received French fries instead of rice with my husband's cheese enchiladas and there was no sauce on his enchiladas at all. They were dry and he couldn't eat them. I did check my order on Door Dash and I clearly ordered both with rice and beans. Very disappointed. We go to Carmelita's often and have always enjoyed their food. read more

Great place for Mexican love getting the free chips and salsa great atmosphere and the staff is always very nice.

Strip Mall Mexican Got here at 1115. Opened at 11. Wasnt greeted. Staff were still opening up. Not prepared for customers at all. Sat st the bar and the older woman that I thought was a bartender (ended up being the manager) kept doing her duties not paying attention at all. Sat there for about 4 minutes until I I requested a tea and some chips. She brought them out after a few minutes and then walked in the back to continue whatever she was doing. Came out about 10 minutes later and asked what I wanted. Told her just my check. She was upset when I explained the lack of attention and time frame for service. Then she went to the back and started complaining to the block if the house. Been here a few times and ots always the same crappy everything. $3 for my tea. Laughable. I made her get me another one though. Winning read more

Service and food was great! Fresh salsa and warm chips is a great first impression when going to a Mexican restaurant.

(5 stars for their prefect Tex-Mex food, Just 3 for the service here...) Carmelita's Tri-City location was my favorite. Now gone, so I had to pick another one. This is my second favorite location now... I question the "not authentic Mexican" reviews here? Carmelita's is not authentic, and that's a good thing. It's Tex-Mex. Most outside of the SWest US, were never exposed to real Mex until a few years ago. Besides, you can get that authentic Mex now in a bunch of local, trendy joints. So if you mostly enjoy assorted meat on a floppy raw corn tortilla, topped with only raw onion and a pile of cilantro? You took a wrong turn finding this joint! Carmelita's is our local "KING" of the Americanized Tex-Mex food you grew up with! As for the menu stand-outs? Their simple refried beans beat the sombreros and serapes right off of ALL the other "authentic" Mex joints in our area. Seriously! Senor or Bus Who? Carmelita's refrieds are not only creamy but have a depth from being made with lard or bacon fat? You can taste that meaty goodness in every bite! Decadent... Plus call me crazy, but sometimes I really enjoy the simple "gringo" tacos from my youth. Almost like I make at home, meaning a CRISPY corn tortilla shell, ground beef, and lettuce/tomato/cheese. Carmelita's are always the very best in our area, and I've sampled many. Carmelita's also has great shredded pork tamales if you care for more traditional Mex fare. My favorite authentic Mexican dish is mole negro. Hoping to find an amazing one here is like hoping to see a giraffe at SeaWorld... Finally, the real menu secret here is their "kitchen special." It's just simple shredded beef, slow simmered in a complex sauce, served over rice with tortillas on the side. There is a reason this joint has survived so many years, and has spawned so many other locations... It's because they put out the best TEX-MEX in our area... read more

Yelp has given me a badge informing that I eat too much Mexican food. It also states that apparently burritos are not a food group. Despite Yelp's clear attempt at an intervention, I still checked out Carmelita's. Very, very good! The plates are heaping, and the dishes are insanely filling. EVERYTHING was on point. And added to this, their frozen margaritas and sangria are muy bueno. My only complaint is the location. This joint is very easy to pass up because it doesn't stand out. read more

Glad we tried. Big portions too. Food was flavorful and delicious. Must try house sangria! Mexican pizza can feed 2-3. Friendly wait staff. Will be back. read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican pizza. Chicken enchaladas in background. - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

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I used to regularly go to the Carmelita's in Dunedin and the food was always amazing! They had the best chips and salsa and my regular go to food was Enchiladas. Today I ordered food from the Carmelita's in Pinellas Park and the food was absolutely terrible. The enchiladas were dry and it was like they put 2 tablespoons of sauce on the top. The chicken was also dry. The rice was cold and hard. Actually all my food was cold. I definitely will not be going to this restaurant in the future. I would not recommend them. read more

We keep returning for REAL San Antonio Mexican food!

The food is still consistent and great. They toned down the lights, but have tv's everywhere. I like to go out to dine and/or visit. I personally am not a fan of tv while dining. read more

Chicken fajitas were mediocre at best and rice wasn't very warm. I've been here once before and the food was great. Where's the quality control? I don't think I'll be back, I'll stick to the Carmelita's in Dunedin. read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Chicken fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

Don't get me wrong, I love Carmelita's, but this location was not all that great. I arrived at lunchtime and it was quite empty. My server was fine-attentive but not overbearing. I was given the chips and salsa-the salsa tastes different here. Not nearly as good as the original on Park Street. My beef enchiladas didn't come out piping hot either. I could touch the plate, which I shouldn't be able to considering they put the plates under the broiler to melt the cheese. Next time I'm craving Carmelita's, I'll stick to the original. read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Beef enchiladas-lunch portion - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

Food is delicious. I really enjoyed the Al Pastor. service is good and nice ambiance.

3.5 stars for Carmelita's. If you like margaritas, you need to come here! I mean seriously, I've become a margarita lover over the years and this restaurant had one of the best margs I've ever tasted! I had their basic version called The Gold margarita. The food was alright, pretty average. I enjoyed their warm chips and mild salsa. I had shrimp tacos which came nude with 4 grilled shrimp and a small side plate of toppings (shredded lettuce, a glob of guac, shredded cheese, and diced tomato). The tacos came with your choice of 2 sides, I went with the Mexican rice and corn. Again, pretty darn bland. There was no heat on the sides or the shrimp. It was pretty busy inside but the service was acceptable. I'd come back here again, but probably for just the margs to be honest. To recap, the food is good but don't expect spicy or extreme flavor. read more

1st visit here. Cheese dip is okay, not a huge fan. Fajitas were good and amazing fresh. The peppers and onions could have been cooked a little bit longer. The steak and chicken on them was really tender and full of flavor. The service was okay. Our drinks went empty, but the server was friendly. Inside is fairly nice. Seats are kinda broken down in the booth. The overall appearance seemed clean. read more

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida