Carmelita’s Menu (Update 2025)
Carmelita's, a Mexican restaurant located in Laguna Beach, offers a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options. The ambiance is casual, with outdoor seating and a full bar. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as the Pineapple Jalapeño and shrimp & crab enchiladas. The generous portions of guacamole and chips are perfect for sharing, while the blackberry margarita and spicy mango margarita impress with their bold flavors. The attentive staff, like waitress Gracie, adds to the impeccable service experience. The cozy outdoor patio is pet-friendly, making it a great spot for a late-night snack with friends and family. Overall, Carmelita's stands out for its delicious food, friendly service, and inviting atmosphere, making it a must-visit dining destination in Laguna Beach.
Food
Guacamole
MADE TO ORDER - CHIPOTLE - FRESH CUCUMBER
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Grilled Chicken + Jack Cheese + Sour Cream + Avocado
Mexico City Corn
FIRE ROASTED - CILANTRO - QUESO FRESCO
Little Casita Salad
FRESH ROMAINE - JACK CHEESE- CORN
QUESO FUNDIDO
ROASTED QUESO - CRISPY CHORIZO - TORTILLAS
SEASONAL CEVICHE
CITRUS COOKED - AVOCADO - SELECTION VARIES
BEEF FLAUTAS
PULLED SHORT RIB - QUESO - PICO
CHICKEN TAQUITOS
SHREDDED CHICKEN - PICO - JACK CHEESE
BBQ SMOKED RIBS
TENDER PORK - CHIPOTLE BBQ - ROASTED CORN
Shrimp Taquitos
QUESO FRESCO - ROASTED LIME SALSA - AIOLI
CRAB JALAPENOS
CRISPY BACON - QUESO FRESCO - FRESH CRAB
Tostada Salad
GRILLED CHICKEN - GUAC - CILANTRO RANCH
Champagne Salad
GRILLED SALMON - FRESH ROMAINE - AVOCADO
Spinach Enchiladas
ROASTED TOMATILLO - AVOCADO - SOUR CREAM
CHICKEN TACO + BEEF ENCHILADA
CHICKEN TACO - BEEF ENCHILADA - RELLENO
Blackened Burrito
GRILLED CHICKEN -AVOCADO - SALSA ROJA
Crispy Chimichanga
GOLDEN CRISP - SHREDDED CHICKEN - GUAC
Famous Carnitas
OUR SLOW BRAISED PORK, CARMELIZED & CRISPY. GRILLED GREEN ONIONS PICO DE GALLO ACCOMPANIED WITH FRESH TORTILLAS
Seafood Enchiladas
SHRIMP & CRAB -WINE ROASTED -AVOCADO
Grilled Fish Tacos
HALIBUT - LEMON TARTAR - WINE ROASTED
Marisco Trio
LOBSTER ENCHILADA - RELLENO - SHRIMP TACO
FRESH FISH OF THE DAY
SELECTION VARIES DAILY
OAXACAN STEAK TACOS
ROASTED CHEESE - ONIONS & PORTABELLO
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
ROASTED VEGGIES - TORTILLAS - GUACAMOLE
Tampiquena
SKIRT STEAK - ENCHILADAS - GUACAMOLE
Guacamole
Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Organic Hoss Avocado, Seasoned to Order
Mexico City Corn
Roasted Corn , Chile Seasoning, Crema Sauce, Queso Fresco
Little Casita Salad
Fresh Romaine, Champagne Dressing, Heirloom Tomato, Jack Cheese, Roasted Corn, Cucumber
Chips & Salsa
Home Made Corn Chips & Roasted Tomato Salsa
Crispy Corn Chips
Home Made Fresh Daily
BBQ Pork Ribs
Prime Pork Ribs, Slow Roasted in Banana Leaves, Fire Roasted Corn, Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Chile Seasoning
Shrimp Taquitos
Wild Shrimp, Crispy Corn Tortilla, Roasted Lime Salsa, Pico De Gallo, Queso Fresco, Chipotle Alioli
Crab Jalapenos
Dungeness Crab, Crispy Bacon, Queso Fresco, Stuffed Peppers, Epazote Cream Cheese,
Shrimp Ceviche
Wild Shrimp, Cucumber, Pico De Gallo, Crispy Tostadas, Citrus Cooked, Avocado
Famous Carnitas
Caramelized Pork, Guacamole, Roasted Salsa, Pico De Gallo, Choice Of Tortillas
El Classico
Crispy Chicken Taco + ShortRib Enchilada, Served With Rice & Beans
Crispy Tacos
Choice Of Tender Short Rib Or Shredded Chicken, Wrapped in Crispy Corn Tortilla, With Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo, Queso Fresco
Grilled Fish Tacos
Local Halibut, Lemon Aioli, Pico De Gallo, Cabbage, Avocado
Seafood Enchiladas
Tomatillo Salsa, Wild Shrimp, Dungeness Crab, Jack Cheese, Crema Sauce, Avocado, White Rice, Refried Beans
Crispy Chimichanga
Golden Crisp, Shredded Chicken, Guacamole, Jack Cheese, Sour Cream
Blackened Burrito
Grilled Jidori Chicken, Rice, Beans, Jack Cheese, Salsa, Wrapped in Flour Tortilla, Topped With Red Salsa, Avocado & Sour Cream.
Marisco Trio
Wild Shrimp Taco, Crab Chile Relleno, Shrimp & Crab Enchilada, Our most popular seafood entree, enjoy a bit of all of our seafood specialties
Spinach Enchiladas
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Organic Spinach, Jack Cheese, Corn Tortilla, Sour Cream
Champagne Salad
Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Sliced Avocado, Roasted Corn, Champagne Dressing, Jack Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Chopped Romaine
Tostada Salad
Grilled Jidori Chicken, Fresh Romaine Lettuce, Cilantro Ranch, Jack Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Crispy Tostada.
Pollo A La Chipotle
Caramelized Onion & Mushroom, Chipotle Cream Sauce, Grilled Jidori Chicken Breast, Chile Relleno, Sliced Avocado, Refried Beans
Carmelitas Steak Fajitas
Grilled Skirt Steak, Roasted Fajita Peppers, Guacamole, Choice Of Tortillas
Tampiquena
Prime Skirt Steak, Roasted Cheese Enchiladas, Guacamole, Skirt Steak Cut into Strips Stacked over enchiladas with Green Sauce
Carmelita Chicken Fajitas
Grilled Jidori Chicken, Roasted Fajita Peppers, Guacamole, Choice Of Tortillas
Carmelitas Shrimp Fajitas
Grilled Mexican Shrimp, Roasted Fajita Peppers, Guacamole, Choice Of Tortillas
Crispy Churros
Crispy Churros, rolled with Cinnamon & Sugar, Whipped Cream & Chocolate Sauce
Caramel Flan
Roasted Vanilla Custard, Served With Ghiradelli Chocolate & Whipped Cream
Crispy Tacos Tray ()
Crispy Corn Tacos, filled with a variety of Shredded Chicken, Beef Short Rib, Prime Pork Carnitas, Garnished with Shredded Lettuce, Our House Pico De Gallo, Shredded Jack Cheese & Queso Fresco Serves
Crispy Carnitas (Serves Up To )
Slow Braised Prime Pork, Green Onions, House Made Pico De Gallo, Hand Made Guacamole, Roasted Lime Salsa, Home Made Tortillas, Served With Rice And Beans
Grilled Steak Fajitas (Serves Up To )
Grilled Prime Skirt Steak, Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Home Made Tortillas, Roasted Salsa Served With Rice and Beans
Refried Black Beans Tray
Traditionally refried, sauteed with garlic, onion, & chipotle
Grilled Chicken Fajitas (Serves Up To )
Grilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Home Made Tortillas, Chile De Arbol Salsa Served With Rice And Beans
Home Made Enchiladas Tray ()
Choice Of Red of Green Sauce, Choice of Protein filled with jack cheese, and rolled in a lightly crisp tortilla. Serves enchiladas Choice of Shredded Chicken or Tender Short Rib Served with side of Rice and Beans
Chips & Guacamole Large Portion
Sixteen ounces Of Fresh Hand Made Guacamole, Served with Toasted Corn chips made in house daily
Veracruzano White Rice Tray
Traditional white rice, slow cooked in olive oil, sauteed with onions, garlic, chopped carrots & yellow corn
Casita Salad Tray
Chopped Romaine, tossed in our champagne vinaigrette, mixed with sliced cucumber, Red Onion, Roasted Corn, Jack Cheese & Sliced Avocados
New Food Menu
Drinks
Classic Margarita
FRIDA KHALO - FRESH LIME JUICE - AGAVE
CARMELITA'S BARREL SELECT
OUR SINGLE BARREL PATRON REPOSADO, HAND SHAKEN WITH FRESH LIME JUICE AND ORGANIC AGAVE NECTAR. SERVED ON THE ROCKS.
Skinny Margarita
PARTIDA BLANCO - FRESH LIME - AGAVE
CARMELITA'S CADILLAC
ORANGE FLOAT - FRESH LIME JUICE - AGAVE
Julio's Margarita
DON JULIO ANEJO - ORANGE SLICE - CHILE RIM
POMEGRANATE MARGARITA
INFUSED TEQUILA - LIME JUICE - CHILE SALT
BLACKBERRY MARGARITA
CAZADORES REPOSADO - SPICY SUGAR RIM
CILANTRO CUCUMBER
BLANCO TEQUILA - FRESH CILANTRO - CUCUMBER
Pineapple Jalapeno
BLANCO TEQUILA - GRILLED PINEAPPLE - CHILE
Strawberry Jalapeno
BLANCO TEQUILA - STRAWBERRIES -JALAPENO
OAXACAN MARGARITA
YOUNG MEZCAL - ROASTED CHIPOTLE - CHILE RIM
Spicy Margarita
CAZADORES BLANCO - SERRANO - LIME JUICE
KIM CRAWFORD
Sauv Blanc + Marlborough, NZ +
SONOMA CUTRER
Chardonnay + Sonoma, CA +
CAKEBREAD
Chardonnay + Napa Valley, Ca +
DISENO
Malbec + Mendoza, AR +
MEOMI
Pinot Noir + Central California +
JUSTIN
Cabernet Sauv + Paso Robles, CA +
NEGRO MODELO
Vienna Style Imported Mexican Lager
MODELO ESPECIAL
Traditional Mexican Imported Lager
STEPS
Locally Made IPA Laguna Beach Beer Co,
JEFE'S PICKS
Clase Azul + Don Julio + Herradura Anejo
EL CAMINO DE JULIO
Don Julio th + + Anejo Original
MEZCAL FLIGHT
Seasonal Selection Varies
TIERRA NOBLE
Casa Amigos + Elevaso Select + Cazadores Blanco
OJO REPOSADO
Legues + El Tesoro + Corralejo Select
EL MAESTRO
Our Private collection, tequilas from the most respected growers and families across guadalajara.
Mexican Coca Cola
Bottled & Produced in mexico
Mexican Sprite
Bottled & Produced in mexico
Pineapple Jalapeno
Grilled Pineapple, Sliced Jalapeno, Organic Agave, Fresh Lime Juice, Don Julio Blanco
Julio's Margarita
Don Julio Anejo, Orange Slice, Home Made Agave, Fresh Lime Juice
Skinny Margarita
Fresh Lime Juice, Light agave, Partida Blanco, Served Over Rocks
Spicy Margarita
Don Julio Blanco, Organic Agave, Fresh Lime Juice, Muddled Serrano
Cucumber Cilantro
Organic Cucumber, Fresh Lime Juice, Chopped Cilantro, Don Julio Blanco
Classic Margarita
Tequila Blanco, Home Made Agave, Fresh Lime Juice, Served on Rocks
Strawberry Jalapeno
Organic Strawberry, Sliced Jalapeno, Organic Lime Juice, Home Made Agave, Don Julio Blanco
Carmelitas Barrel Select
Single Barrel Patron Reposado, Small batched for Carmelitas, Signature Tejon Processed
Raspberry Chipotle
Organic Raspberry, Fresh Lime Juice, Home made agave, Don Julio Blanco
New Drinks Menu
Brunch
CHILAQUILES
SUNNY SIDE EGG - QUESO FRESCO - CREMA
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
ROASTED SALSA - EGGS - QUESO FRESCO
BREAKFAST BURRITO
SCRAMBLED EGGS - SMOKED BACON - AVOCADO
MORNING ENCHILADAS
Scrambled Egg + Jack Cheese + Salsa Verde + Sour Cream
SHRIMP & CRAB OMELETTE
Dungeness Crab + Wild Shrimp + Jack Cheese + Salsa Verde
VEGGIE SKILLET
Seasonal Roasted Veggies + Jack Cheese + Avocado + Egg
BACON & EGG SANDWICH
CHIPOTLE AIOLI + JACK CHEESE + BACON + ARUGULA ON SOURDOUGH
STEAK & EGGS
Prime Skirt Steak + Roasted Salsa + Pickled Onion
AVOCADO TOAST
AVOCADO + CUCUMBER WITH DUSTED TOGARASHI PEPPER + BACON + RADISH + QUESO FRESCO + LEMON AIOLI ON SOURDOUGH(OPTIONAL) ADD AN EGG
SEASONAL FRUIT & YOGURT
GREEK YOGURT + ALMOND HONEY GRANOLA + FRESH FRUIT + HONEY + MIRCO LAVENDER
Blackened Burrito
GRILLED CHICKEN -AVOCADO - SALSA ROJA
Grilled Fish Tacos
HALIBUT - LEMON TARTAR - WINE ROASTED
Famous Carnitas
OUR SLOW BRAISED PORK, CARMELIZED & CRISPY. GRILLED GREEN ONIONS PICO DE GALLO ACCOMPANIED WITH FRESH TORTILLAS
Marisco Trio
LOBSTER ENCHILADA - RELLENO - SHRIMP TACO
CRISPY WAFFLE
BACON + PASTURE RAISED EGGS + WHIPPED BUTTER
FRENCH TOAST
BANANAS + CARA CARA ORANGES + WILD HONEY WHIPPED CREAM ON BRIOCHE BREAD WITH DULCE DE LECHE SYRUP
Spinach Enchiladas
ROASTED TOMATILLO - AVOCADO - SOUR CREAM
Seafood Enchiladas
SHRIMP & CRAB -WINE ROASTED -AVOCADO
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
ROASTED VEGGIES - TORTILLAS - GUACAMOLE
Champagne Salad
GRILLED SALMON - FRESH ROMAINE - AVOCADO
Tostada Salad
GRILLED CHICKEN - GUAC - CILANTRO RANCH
TWO EGGS
PREPARED TO YOUR SELECTION
SAUSAGE
Organic Pork Sausage + Roasted
CRISPY BACON STRIPS
Applewood Smoked + Extra Crispy
ROASTED POTATOES
SPICES + CREMA + QUESO FRESCO + CILANTRO
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Grilled Chicken + Jack Cheese + Sour Cream + Avocado
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
Prime Skirt Steak + Grilled To Temperature + Sliced
Mexico City Corn
FIRE ROASTED - CILANTRO - QUESO FRESCO
Shrimp Taquitos
QUESO FRESCO - ROASTED LIME SALSA - AIOLI
Crab Jalapenos
CRISPY BACON - QUES FRESCO - FRESH CRAB
BEEF FLAUTAS
PULLED SHORT RIB - QUESO - PICO
GRILLED STEAK QUESADILLA
Prime Skirt Steak + Roasted Jack Cheese + Guac
CHICKEN TACO + BEEF ENCHILADA
CHICKEN TACO - BEEF ENCHILADA - RELLENO