Florida, US

Carmelita's Méxican Restaurant

Family-run fixture offering Mexican classics & margaritas in a warmly decorated space with a patio.

4071 Howard St, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, United States

8.7

Price Per Person : $20–30

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM (Open Now)

Popular Dishes

churro french toast

Homemade egg mix + condensed milk + cinnamon spice + organic agave + fresh medley berries

$8.00

pozole soup

Pork + hominy + chile + lime + mexican oregano + onion + cilantro

$6.00

chorizo breakfast burrito

Jack cheese + chorizo + potato + egg + fajita veggies + breakfast salsa + rice & beans

$13.00

huevos rancheros

2 eggs of your choice + green salsa ranchera + queso fresco + tortillas + rice & beans

$11.00

chile verde & eggs

Diced pork chunks + green tomatillo jalapeño salsa + 2 fried eggs over medium + onion + rice + beans + tortilla

$13.00

Menu for Carmelita's Méxican Restaurant

desserts

flan

caramel custard + cream cheese + vanilla bean

$8.00

deep fried ice cream

corn flake crust + vanilla ice cream + cinnamon + chocolate bits

$8.00

classic stuffed churros

cinnamon sugar + mexican caramel + vanilla ice cream

$8.00

beverages

sodas coke + diet coke + sprite + mr pib + iced tea + lemonade roy rogers (+$1) + shirley temple (+$1)	$3.00
juices apple juice + pineapple juice + cranberry juice + orange juice	$4.00
hot drinks coffee + tea	$3.00
sodas coke \| diet coke \| sprite \| mr pib \| iced tea \| lemonade	$3.00
juices apple juice \| pineapple juice \| cranberry juice \| orange juice	$4.00
hot drinks coffee \| tea	$3.00

choice of rice & beans or fries + kids drink	$9.00
chicken strips	$9.00
bean & cheese burrito	$9.00
crispy taco choice of shredded chicken or shredded beef	$9.00
enchilada choice of cheese, shredded chicken, or shredded beef	$9.00
quesadilla cheese + tortilla + rice + beans choice of cheese, shredded chicken or shredded beef	$9.00
flauta choice of shredded chicken or shredded beef	$9.00

hh classic carmelita's	$7.00
hh pacifico/coors light	$3.00
hh house wine	$6.00
hh pork & pineapple "al pastor" tacos 3 tacos + grilled pineapple + poblano salsa	$13.00
hh shrimp ceviche wild shrimp + pico de gallo + serrano + avocado	$10.00
hh shrimp taquitos 4 stuffed wild shrimp + cream cheese + fresh basil + valentine chili	$9.00
hh nachos tortilla chips + monterey jack cheese + refried pinto beans + pico + guac + sour cream	$8.00
hh sweet corn tamale cakes	$8.00
classic carmelita's house reposado tequila + fresh lime juice + agave	$7.00
cadillac el jimador reposado tequila + fresh lime juice + agave + orange liqueur	$8.00
top shelf choice of don julio or casamigos blanco tequila + fresh lime juice + agave	$10.00

specialty cocktails

michelada

choice of beer + homemade bloody mary mix + chile rim

$10.00

mexican mojito

100% agave silver tequila + muddled fresh berries + mint + fresh lime juice + agave + sugar rim

$12.00

champagne sangria

champagne + brandy + passionfruit + blood orange + red wine + peach schnapps + fruit juices

$11.00

classic margarita

classic carmelita's house reposado tequila + fresh lime juice + agave

$10.00

cadillac

torada reposado tequila + fresh lime juice + agave + italian orange liqueur

$12.00

top shelf margarita

tosco blanco tequila + fresh lime juice + agave + italian orange liqueur + elderflower liqueur

$13.00

specialty margaritas

cucumber cilantro 100% agave silver tequila + muddled cucumber + cilantro + fresh lime juice + agave + tajin chile rim	$12.00
grilled pineapple jalapeño 100% agave silver tequila + muddled pineapple + jalapeño + fresh lime juice + agave + tajin chile rim	$13.00
blackberry blast 100% agave silver tequila + muddled organic blackberries + fresh lime juice + agave + sugar rim	$13.00
raspberry basil 100% agave silver tequila + muddled organic raspberry + basil + fresh lime juice + agave + sugar rim	$12.00
strawberry jalapeño 100% agave silver tequila + muddled organic strawberries + jalapeño + fresh lime juice + agave + tajin chile rim	$12.00

wine

house chardonnay	$8.00
sauvignon blanc, bonterra	$9.00
cabernet, sycamore lane	$8.00
merlot, sycamore lane	$8.00
chardonnay, sycamore lane	$7.00

beer

draft beer negra modelo + modelo especial + pacifico + coors light + dos equis xx amber	$6.00
domestic bottled beer bud light + sierra nevada + st. pauli (na)	$5.00
imported bottled beer corona + corona light + dos equis xx lager	$5.00
draft beer negra modelo \| modelo especial \| dos equis xx amber \| coors light \| pacifico	$5.00
domestic bottled beer bud light \| sierra nevada \| st. pauli (na)	$5.00
imported bottled beer corona \| corona light \| dos equis xx lager	$5.00

juices

apple juice + pineapple juice + cranberry juice + orange juice

$4.00

rice bowls

steak poblano angus steak + serrano cream + whole black beans + grilled onions + poblano peppers + avocado + sour cream + pico + veracruzana rice	$16.00
chicken chipotle free range chicken breast + whole black beans + grilled onions + mushrooms + avocado + sour cream + pico + chipotle cream sauce + veracruzana rice	$15.00
carnitas fajita grandma's famous carnitas + whole pinto beans + pico + guac + grilled bell peppers + grilled onions + zucchini + mushrooms + mexican rice	$14.00
chile verde diced pork + whole pinto beans + house-made tomatillo jalapeño salsa + sour cream + pickled onions + mexican rice	$13.00
chicken mole shredded chicken + mole sauce + pinto bean + onions + mexican rice	$13.00
grilled veggie bell pepper + black whole beans + mushroom + zucchini + chile + guacamole + sour cream + pico + queso fresco + veracruzana rice	$12.00

specialties

mexico city tacos hand made tortillas + micro greens + grilled onion + seasonal salsas + spanish rice + pinto beans + choice of grilled chicken + carnitas + pork al pastor + steak (+$1)	$17.00
seafood tacos (cod or shrimp) grilled or battered + chipotle-lime ranch + monterey jack cheese + pico + lettuce + shredded cabbage + flour tortillas	$18.00
shrimp stuffed rellenos two grilled poblano peppers + wild shrimp + monterey jack & queso fresco cheese + red salsa espanola + pico	$18.00
garlic butter shrimp-"al mojo de ajo" wild shrimp + house-made jalapeno butter + cilantro + grilled onion + fresh garlic + veracruzana rice + refried pinto beans + tortillas	$18.00
lunch chimichanga melted monterey jack cheese + pico + guac + sour cream shredded beef + shredded chicken + pork chile verde + beef picado (+$1) + steak (+$2) + carnitas (+$2)	$14.00
lunch burrito flour tortilla + choice of meat + monterrey jack cheese shredded beef + shredded chicken + pork chile verde + beef picado + steak (+$2) + carnitas (+$2)	$12.00
lunch carnitas original family recipe + slow-roasted pork shoulder + pico + guacamole + sour cream + tortillas	$15.00

sodas

coke + diet coke + sprite + mr pib + iced tea + lemonade

$3.00

hot drinks

coffee + tea

$3.00

classic lunch combo

crispy taco	$11.00
red salsa enchilada	$11.00
battered cheese chile relleno	$11.00
flauta	$11.00
chicken tamale	$11.00
chorizo tostada	$11.00
chicken taco \| beef taco \| soft avocado taco	$11.00

chicken strips	$8.00
bean & cheese burrito	$8.00
crispy taco choice of chicken or beef	$8.00
enchilada choice of cheese + chicken + beef	$8.00
quesadilla choice of cheese + chicken + beef	$8.00
flauta choice of chicken or beef	$8.00

starters

nachos grande tortilla chips + monterey jack cheese + refried pinto beans + pico + choice of chorizo, shredded chicken, or shredded beef	-
shrimp ceviche tostadas wild shrimp + pico + serrano + avocado + crispy corn shells + choice of roasted poblano pepper, roasted jalapeños or grilled chorizo	$11.00
queso fundido monterey jack & pepper jack cheese + grilled onion + pico + avocado	$13.00
sweet corn tamale cakes organic sweet corn + salsa espanola cream + pico + avocado	$13.00
shrimp taquitos 5 stuffed wild shrimp + cream cheese + fresh basil + valentine chili	$14.00
guacamole avocados + pico + chipotle + puree + queso fresco	-
shrimp ceviche shrimp + cucumber + pico + lemon + lime + serrano + avocado + tostadas	$16.00

tradicionales

classic burrito flour tortilla + choice of meat + monterrey jack cheese choice of shredded chicken + beef picado + pork chile verde + carnitas (+$1)	$14.00
fajita burrito fajita veggies + whole pinto beans + monterey jack cheese + sour cream choice of grilled veggies + chicken + carnitas + shrimp + steak carne asada	$16.00
chicken mole enchiladas monterey cheese + two enchiladas + puebla style recipe + cacao + chile ancho + black chile + sesame seeds + nuts + sour cream	$17.00
spinach enchiladas verdes house made tomatillo salsa + avocado + sour cream + jack cheese + spinach + corn + mushroom + veracruzana rice + whole black beans	$15.00
tostadas 2 crispy corn shells + refried pinto beans + cheese + pico + guac + sour cream choice of grilled veggies + chicken + beef + pork chile verde + carnitas (+$2) + steak carne asada (+$2)	$15.00
chimichanga melted monterey jack cheese + pico + guac + sour cream choice of veggies + chicken + pork chile verde + beef picado + steak (+$2) + carnitas (+$2) + shrimp (+$2)	$17.00
blackened chicken quesadilla free-range grilled + flour tortilla + guacamole + pico + sour cream + cheese + valentine chili mayo	$15.00
pork chile verde diced pork + house-made tomatillo jalapeño salsa + grilled onions + cilantro + tortillas	$17.00

soup & salads

pozole soup cup or bowl diced pork + hominy + chile blend + lime + mexican oregano	$5.00
chicken taco salad free-range breast + flour tortilla shell + spring mix + fajita veggies + pico + guac + sour cream + pinto beans	$16.00
steak poblano angus hand-cut steak + spring mix + avocado + candied pumpkin seeds + grilled poblano pepper + tortilla strips + cilantro jalapeño ranch dressing	$17.00
little casita salad spring mix + carrot + cherry tomato + chili mango dressing	$8.00
pozole soup, cup/bowl slow-cooked pork + guajillo chile + hominy + cabbage + cilantro + onions	$8.00
taco salad flour tortilla shell + romaine + fajita veggies + refried pinto + pico + guacamole + sour cream + cheese	$19.00
steak salad grilled skirt steak + romaine + avocado + candied pumpkin seeds + roasted poblano peppers + grilled onions + fried onions + tortilla strips + queso fresco + cilantro jalapeño ranch dressing	$21.00
house salad romaine + carrot + cabbage + corn + cherry tomato + cucumber + cilantro jalapeño ranch dressing	$9.00

saturday & sunday brunch

carmelita's omelette chorizo + eggs + jalapeño + bell peppers + crema mexicana + pico + avocado + jack cheese + rice & beans	$13.00
mexican blt breakfast sandwich bacon + over medium egg + guacamole + tomato + organic spring mix + tapatio aioli + pepper jack cheese + toasted white bread + ranchero chile herb potatoes	$13.00
chipotle eggs benedict over toast avocado + sliced bacon + pepper jack cheese + house made chipotle lemon hollandaise + ranchero chile herb potatoes	$13.00
sunrise chilaquiles shredded chicken+ house-made chips + arbol salsa-simmered + mexican cheese blend + avocado + 2 eggs over medium rice & beans	$13.00
chorizo breakfast burrito jack cheese + chorizo + potato + egg + fajita veggies + breakfast salsa + rice & beans	$13.00
chile verde & eggs diced pork chunks + green tomatillo jalapeño salsa + 2 fried eggs over medium + onion + rice + beans + tortilla	$13.00
chorizo with eggs 2 scrambled eggs + scrambled chorizo + pico de gallo + tortillas + rice & beans	$11.00
huevos rancheros 2 eggs of your choice + green salsa ranchera + queso fresco + tortillas + rice & beans	$11.00
churro french toast homemade egg mix + condensed milk + cinnamon spice + organic agave + fresh medley berries	$8.00
pozole soup pork + hominy + chile + lime + mexican oregano + onion + cilantro	$6.00
fresh fruit cup pineapple + banana+ medley berries	$5.00

from the grill

grandma carmelita's carnitas original family recipe + slow-roasted pork shoulder + pico + guacamole + sour cream + tortillas	$18.00
steak tampiqueña hand-cut angus steak + red salsa espanola + two cheese enchiladas + 1 pickled onion + guac + sour cream	$21.00
steak & shrimp diabla spicy arbol salsa style + wild shrimp + hand-cut angus steak + grilled poblano pepper + grilled onion + tomatillo quemada salsa	$24.00
fajitas veggie mix + pico + guac + sour cream + tortillas + choice of grilled veggies ($-1) + chicken + carnitas + shrimp + steak (+$2) + duo (+$4)	$18.00
chicken serrano free-range chicken breast + serrano cream sauce + avocado + chipotle + black beans + pickled onion + poblano pepper + melted cheese	$17.00
chicken chipotle free-range breast + chipotle cream + mushrooms + onion + avocado + jack cheese + black beans	$17.00

brunch beverages

freshly squeezed orange juice	$5.00
handcrafted fresh squeezed mimosa	$6.00
sunrise mimosa champagne + fresh pomegranate puree + strawberry	$7.00
mexican hot chocolate authentic mexican chocolate + chocolate bits + whipped cream	$5.00

grilled fajitas

chicken grilled free range breast	$22.00
pork carnitas slow roasted pork shoulder	$23.00
steak asada skirt steak	$25.00
steak & chicken mixed meat	$24.00
shrimp cooked with mexican butter	$39.00
rosarito trio ¼ pound skirt steak + ¼ pound grilled chicken + 4 mazatlan bacon shrimps	$39.00
family platter grilled chicken + steak asada + pork carnitas + mazatlan bacon shrimp (serves 3-4)	$90.00

other

chimichanga

crispy burrito + meat + melted queso + pico + guacamole + sour cream choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef, pork carnitas (+$2) steak asada (+$2) or grilled shrimp (+$2)

$21.00

pork chile verde

slow cooked + verde salsa + grilled onions + cilantro + tortillas

$18.00

grilled chicken quesadilla

jack cheese + pico + guacamole + sour cream substitute for chorizo or pork carnitas ($2) grilled shrimp ($2) steak ($2)

enchiladas

chicken mole enchiladas

chocolate + ancho chiles + sesame seed + almond + peanut + sour cream + onion + cheese + green onion

$19.00

spinach enchiladas verdes

verde salsa + spinach + corn + mushroom + avocado + jack cheese + sour cream + white rice + black beans

$20.00

combinations

crispy taco | red salsa enchilada | flauta | battered chile relleno | pork pozole soup cup | chicken tamale

choose 1, 2, or 3 item(s) with red rice & refried pinto beans or side salad

$14.00

tacos

granza's carnitas slow roasted shoulder + pico + guacamole + tortillas	$23.00
garlic butter shrimp garlic jalapeño butter + cilantro + grilled onion + tortillas	$30.00
steak & temp diabla grilled angus + shrimp + chile arbol salsa + grilled poblano + grilled onion + white rice	$28.00
steak taquiena skirt steak + two enchiladas + red salsa española + guacamole + crema + pickled onion	$22.00
chicken serrano grilled + serrano cream + avocado + black beans + poblano + onion + white rice + queso fresco	$22.00
chicken chipotle grilled + chipotle cream + mushrooms + onion + avocado + cotija cheese + white rice + black beans	$20.00
mexico city tacos (3) corn tortilla + cilantro + grilled onion + habanero-poblano salsa choice of grilled chicken, carnitas, al pastor carnitas, or steak (+$2)	$22.00
baja tacos (2) grilled/battered fish or shrimp + queso + pico + lettuce + cabbage + valentina aioli + white rice + refried pinto beans	$23.00
shrimp stuffed rellenos 2 grilled poblanos + jack & cotija cheese + red salsa espanola + pico + white rice + black beans	$16.00

burritos

classic burrito

monterey jack cheese + flour tortilla + refried pinto beans choice of shredded/grilled chicken, shredded beef, pork chile verde, carnitas(+$2), shrimp (+$2) or steak (+$2)

$18.00