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Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant

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4071 Howard St
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

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(916) 864-3608
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Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant - Fair Oaks, CA
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Best

This is the place to go for the true Mexican food lover. They also remodeled the place. This place is outstanding, and it has a full bar, and this place can party too.

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Carmelita's USED to be good before their renovation a number of years ago but the quality of the food has declined remarkably since. Wait staff is not as friendly, food is not as...

You're kidding right ? 7/28/2011

I used to work for an electronics plant in Roseville and the gang all went here to Carmelita's regularly until we read they got shut down for using cat, yes CAT in the recipe. The gay guy I worked with on the line at the time ran to the bathroom when we read him the article in the local newspaper. I've never gone back. Cat....really. yah really. enjoy more
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Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant is not what it used to be. 12/30/2009

Carmelita's USED to be good before their renovation a number of years ago but the quality of the food has declined remarkably since. Wait staff is not as friendly, food is not as good, and the outstanding margaritas (by pitcher or glass) are no longer to be had. Too bad. This used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant for years -- now I go to the little taqueria's in the area. Better food and better prices. more
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Best Place 12/17/2008

This is the place to go for the true Mexican food lover. They also remodeled the place. This place is outstanding, and it has a full bar, and this place can party too. more
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Best Mexican food east of the Sacramento River 10/1/2007

As with any business, Carmelitas's should ensure that only their most customer oriented, best spoken, and pleasant staff are assigned to answer phones, interact with their customers and ensure that they provide consistant responses to issues like "reservations". more
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Long time favorite! 6/22/2007

Our family and friends have been coming to Carmelitas for over 20 years and it is our favorite. The staff are always friendly and helpful, no matter how busy they are. The food is always excellent (our top favorites are the chicken chimichanga and the avacado tacos for the veg-heads) and usually on your table before you can drink even half of their dangerously good margaritas! If you go to Carmelitas on a Friday or Saturday night, make sure you get a table on the patio, they usually have a Mariachi band that just makes it feel as if you've been transported to Mexico for the night! Looking for a fun and inexpensive mexican restaurant?....Carmelitas is the place! Pros: Ambience, food, prices, and service. Cons: Parking can get pretty ugly and on the weekends, so can the wait. more
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Live music and a great patio with a view 8/28/2006

its hard to get a seat on the patio but its well worth it. not expensive and you always leave full. ive been in the area for sometime now and this is my favorite Pros: patio music food Cons: sometimes the wait, call ahead more
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The real deal and a great experience 8/28/2006

very few restuarants offer great food and an awesome envoirment, you can come in for a quiet dinner or go all out and party. by the way this the only mexican place where ive seen the staff and customers know each other so well. youll often find people dancing on the weekends. Pros: food quality envoirment dancing Cons: there should be one in downtown sac more
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Better than Ernestos better than Centro Cocina,Carmelitas is the best. 8/23/2006

Nothing Beats Carmelitas, its been around since 1962! theres no doubt that its good. the margaritas are awesome, this is real mexican food and real margaritas the place is really nice by the way. you can have a nice dinner for two or a huge party. Pros: Food Service Value Family Owned Still!! Cons: i wanna eat there everyday more
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Great Place to have fun 8/23/2006

I have fun each time i walk into this place. the staff has such a great personality. youll get to know eveyrone very quickly. You will not be dissapointed the food here is awesome and so are the drinks Pros: I love everything about it Cons: there should be more locations more
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Great Service Fast Food and a great envoirnment 8/14/2006

The specials are awesome. the food tastes great everytime i come in and the margaritas and the patio make the place really special. its been around 65 years so you know its gooood!. Family owned since 1962 Pros: great food service and drinks Cons: too much food more
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Best mexican food in sacramento 7/11/2006

there nothing like awesome mexican food and some great margaritas, the people are great here its been family owned more
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GREAT 1/21/2006

its redone and new the restaurant is awesome and theres beeen a whole lot of good looking people in there lately i love this place more
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Owner Message

  • Alberto and Carmen Heredia began their journey in the 40's, as migrant workers in this country. Their drive and work ethic paved the way for their lasting legacy. The first Carmelita's was established in 1962, in Roseville, CA. The Heredia's contributions to the developing community as well as fresh delicious meals, made Carmelita's a favorite in the area. After more than two decades of dedication, they passed the torch down to their son, Clemente. Together with his wife Rosalba, they carried on the family tradition. In 1987, the Heredia family opened the doors to a second location in Fair Oaks, CA, where they were met with local embrace. Public support has made this establishment a long standing member of the Fair Oaks locale. Clemente Heredia and his family have created a unique place to enjoy food, drink, and company.. Fine Mexican Dining and Full-Service Catering

Editorial

  • Known for its Mexican-style seafood entrees, the restaurant also offers south of the border favorites including tacos and burritos.

  • 3/8/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun - Thu, 11am - 10pm; Fri, Sat, 11am - 11pm
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, American Express, Master Card
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