4.5 – 1,356 reviews • Mexican restaurant
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At Carmelita’s, we bring the bold, vibrant flavors of Mexico to the heart of Laguna Beach. Our menu is filled with mouthwatering dishes made from the freshest ingredients, including sizzling fajitas, street-style tacos, flavorful enchiladas, and freshly made guacamole. Whether you’re craving something savory, spicy, or sweet, each bite is packed with authentic taste.
Pair your meal with one of our signature margaritas or a refreshing cerveza, and enjoy the vibrant coastal atmosphere as you relax and unwind with family and friends. Whether you’re here for a casual meal, a special celebration, or simply a quick bite, we offer a warm, welcoming environment with top-notch service.
Come experience why Carmelita’s is the perfect spot
Hip hangout for modern Mexican fare & margaritas made with freshly squeezed limes & homemade agave.
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Sten Sun
This Mexican-style restaurant is very close to Laguna Beach and has such a great atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and the food was absolutely delicious.
Even the Sprite was imported from Mexico, so we could taste the original flavor, which was a nice surprise!
We ordered the fish tacos, enchiladas, and the Chipotle smoked BBQ ribs. The dishes had a little American twist, which made everything even more enjoyable.
Everything about this place was amazing, and I’d definitely love to come back again if I get the chance.
… moreSky Thai
Solid pick for some Mexican food in Laguna Beach area. The inside is well lit with these fun star-shaped lights. The service is friendly and pretty attentive. We came here for a quick bite and drink. We got the Chef’s combo platter and a margarita. A good amount of food for 2-3 people with a little bit of everything. The margaritas here are also very good too. Great place and would come back!
… moreShelby Kehr
The food is excellent, the vibe by the beach is perfect but the SERVICE is SO GOOD. I wish I knew our waitress’ name – she was serving the patio at 630pm on 8/29 – because she was so kind. I told her it was my wife’s birthday, and while they don’t do anything huge for that, she made sure we got a dessert and she stayed back to sing happy birthday with me so I didn’t have to solo it. Very thankful!
… moreNia R
My friend and I had a delicious flan, the steak wet burrito, and chicken enchiladas. It was so so good. I loved the burrito and my friend loved the chicken enchiladas. Rodi was so sweet and attentive to our needs, making sure we had what we needed too. Loved it thank you! Glory to God!! ❤️
… moreNima Amirizade
Carmelita’s is a vibe! The food was super tasty (the short rib enchilada was ) and the atmosphere is perfect for Laguna Beach. Huge shoutout to Rodi – best server ever, made the night so much fun. Definitely coming back!
… moreHannah Burkhart
We got the short rib tacos and green chili chicken enchiladas. They were phenomenal! The margaritas were delicious!
… moreAlex Huguet
Great spot
This was really good:
Short rib enchilada
Shrimp & crab enchilada
Next time
Seafood trio
… moreRachel McCormick
We had a great dinner here on a Friday night. We definitely recommended making a reservation before hand. It’s a really good if small restaurant. Our server, Rodi, was wonderful. She was attentive, kind, and very helpful. Food was delicious! We shared the Street corn appetizer, and the short rib enchiladas were a hit. We also shared the churro dessert, so good! Every bite was perfect. If we could give one critique, the restaurant didn’t have the best smell when we walked in. But we all quickly forgot when our food arrived.
… moreEmma Schwartz
I always love my experience here! The wait staff is amazing, thank you Rodi for wonderful service! We will definitely be coming back, for the delicious food and kind wait staff. Also, get the guacamole, sooo good.
… moreRich Freedman
Wouldn’t change a thing, especially the friendly staff like the bartender- he made the experience memorable from the second we walked in the door. You feel like you are in someone’s home and eating the freshest handmade food in town. Even when you are full yiu can’t stop eating! Amazing kitchen crew too!
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