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Appetizers

Guacamole

made to order with hand picked avocados

US$16.00

Shrimp Ceviche

citrus cooked with pico de gallo and avocado

US$19.00

Queso Fundido

pan roasted cheese, longaniza sausage, poblano, onion, and mushroom

US$16.00

Nachos

baked nachos with melted cheese, pico de gallo, beans, sour cream and guacamole

US$16.00

Shrimp Taquitos

house-made aioli, lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo

US$21.00

Salads

Little Casita Salad

champagne dressing, corn, cheese, cucumber, onion and tomato

US$17.00

Fajita & Avocado Salad

corn, pepitas, veggies, avocado, cheese and chipotle apple dressing

US$18.00

Chicken Tostada

with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese and cilantro ranch

US$23.00

Smokey Ceasar

US$16.00

Combinations

Tamale

made in-house daily with pork, cheese and salsa verde ( limited availability)

$

Chile Relleno

grilled poblano chile filled with carnitas and topped with pico and red salsa.

$

Enchilada

chicken, beef, or cheese with choice of house-made red, green or mole sauce

$

Taco

choice of a grilled soft chicken taco or crispy beef taco with lettuce, cheese and pico

$

Kitchen Favorites

Pork & Pineapple Tacos

shredded pork in achiote marinade, rice, beans and guacamole

US$25.00

Short Rib Enchiladas

with crispy onions and home-made creamy short rib sauce

US$29.00

Chipotle Chicken Tacos

grilled chicken, cheese, corn, onion, cilantro, mushroom and chipotle cream

US$24.00

Organic Chicken Quesadilla

with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole and sour cream

US$23.00

Grilled Vegetarian Tacos

with cheese, cilantro, onions, guacamole and salsa quemada

US$19.00

Carmelita's Ribeye Tacos

baked over melted cheese, mushrooms, and onions

US$33.00

Chicken Burrito

with rice, beans, avocado, cheese, sour cream, red enchilada sauce and pico

US$23.00

House Specialties

Halibut Tacos

flown in and filleted in house daily, with avocado, baja cream sauce and pico

US$31.00

Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas

baked with roasted tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream

US$31.00

Salmon Asado

white rice, black beans, and chipotle flavored lemon butter sauce

US$33.00

Shrimp & Bacon Tacos

on homemade corn tortillas with melted cheese, fajita veggies and salsa valentina

US$26.00

Seafood Trio

bacon shrimp taco,shrimp lobster enchilada and a shrimp-lobster chile relleno

US$36.00

Pollo Serrano

organic jidori chicken, serrano cream sauce, rice, poblano and avocado

US$28.00

Organic Chicken Fajitas

served fajita style with rice, beans, guacamole and cream

US$29.00

Prime Pork Chile Verde

slowly roasted with cilantro, onions, garlic and fresh tomatillos

US$29.00

Famous Carnitas

our original family recipe using hand selected prime kurobuta pork

US$31.00

Prime Steak Fajitas

served fajita style with rice, beans, sour cream and guacamole

US$44.00

Tampiquena de Carne Asada

hand-cut prime skirt steak served over red cheese enchiladas

US$45.00

If you're craving a place where comfort food meets delicious creativity, Carmelita's Kitchen Menu is the perfect spot to satisfy your hunger. Located at 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy in Rancho Santa Margarita, this local gem offers a variety of dishes that blend fresh, locally sourced ingredients with bold flavors. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a satisfying dinner, the menu has something for everyone.

Start your meal with one of their signature appetizers, or dive straight into a main course featuring juicy steaks, flavorful seafood, and mouthwatering vegetarian options. Each dish is crafted with care and served with a side of hospitality that makes you feel right at home. And don’t forget about the desserts - they’re the perfect sweet ending to your meal.

Every bite at Carmelita's is a celebration of good food, and the menu ensures that there’s always something new to try. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time guest, you’ll find yourself coming back again and again to explore more of what they have to offer.

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Carmelita's Kitchen

Discover Carmelita's Kitchen in Rancho Santa Margarita, where fresh, flavorful dishes and warm hospitality come together to create a delightful dining experience you’ll love!

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