Carmelita's
Carmelita's Kitchen de Mexico
A Mexican restaurant on Broadway Street known for its scratch-made dishes and hand-crafted margaritas, located right next to the Main Beach area.
Located at 217 Broadway Street in the city centre, close to Main Beach, Carmelita's is a highly regarded local Mexican restaurant with over 2,600 reviews on Yelp. The kitchen emphasizes scratch-made dishes using locally sourced ingredients where possible. Popular choices include the short rib enchiladas, seafood enchiladas, and mahi mahi tacos, alongside unique margarita flavors like pomegranate, cucumber-cilantro, and pineapple-jalapeño. Happy hour runs weekdays 16:00–18:00, and brunch is served on weekends. The space is relatively small, so arriving early during peak hours is recommended. Mains range from about $23–36.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00; Sun 10:00–21:30 (weekend brunch 10:00–13:00, hours may vary slightly across platforms)
Nearby sights
- Main Beach Park
- Laguna Art Museum
- Pageant of the Masters & Festival of Arts
- Heisler Park
- Sawdust Art Festival
- Crescent Bay
- Top of the World (Alta Laguna Park)
- Victoria Beach & Pirate Tower