Carmelita's Méxican Restaurant

4071 Howard St, Fair Oaks
(916) 961-3327

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Fajita Burrito and Chicken Tacos
Steak \u0026 Shrimp Diabla
Shrimp and Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Mole Enchiladas
Rosarito Trio Fajitas
Children's Quesadilla
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Grandma's Carnitas
Mexico City Tacos
Shrimp Taquitos

Menu

Dinner - Starters
Queso Fundido
Melted Jack Cheese, Grilled Onion, Pico. Choice of Roasted Poblano Peppers, Roasted Jalapeños, or Chorizo.
Nachos Grande
Jack Cheese, Refried Pinto Beans, Pico, Guacamole, Sour Cream. Choice of Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Chorizo, Carnitas (+$2), Steak Asada (+$2).
Shrimp Taquitos
Wild Shrimp, Basil, Cream Cheese, Cheese, Pico, Valentina Aioli.
Fresh Guacamole
Avocado, Pico, Queso Fresco, Chipotle Puree.
Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes
Masa, Butter, Pico, Sour Cream, Avocado, Española Sauce.
Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp, Cucumber, Pico, Lemon, Lime, Serrano, Avocado, Tostadas.

Dinner - Soup & Salads
Pork Pozole Soup
Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder, Guajillo Chile, Hominy, Cabbage, Cilantro, Onions.
Steak Salad
Grilled Skirt Steak, Romaine, Avocado, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted Poblano Peppers, Tortilla Strips, Queso Fresco, Cilantro Jalapeño Ranch Dressing.
Chicken Taco Salad
Grilled, Flour Tortilla Shell, Romaine, Fajita Veggies, Refried Pinto Beans, Pico, Guacamole, Sour Cream. Substitute For Pork Carnitas (+$2), Shrimp (+$2), Steak Asada (+$2).
House Salad
Romaine, Carrot, Cabbage, Corn, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing.

Dinner - Combinations
Combination 2
Choose Two Items. Served with Rice & Beans or Salad. Crispy Taco, Red Salsa Enchilada, Battered Cheese Chile Relleno, Flauta, Chicken Tamale or Pork Pozole Soup Cup.
Combination 1
Choose One Item. Served with Rice & Beans or Salad. Crispy Taco, Red Salsa Enchilada, Battered Cheese Chile Relleno, Flauta, Chicken Tamale or Pork Pozole Soup Cup.
Combination 3
Choose Three Items. Served with Rice & Beans or Salad. Crispy Taco, Red Salsa Enchilada, Battered Cheese Chile Relleno, Flauta, Chicken Tamale or Pork Pozole Soup Cup.

Dinner - Sizzling Fajitas
Pork Carnitas Fajitas
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder, Grilled Onions & Bell Peppers, Guacamole, Pico, Tortillas.
Steak Asada Fajitas
Skirt Steak, Grilled Onions & Bell Peppers, Guacamole, Pico, Tortillas.
Chicken Fajitas
Grilled Free Range Breast, Grilled Onions & Bell Peppers, Guacamole, Pico, Tortillas.
Steak & Chicken Fajitas
Mixed Meat, Grilled Onions & Bell Peppers, Guacamole, Pico, Tortillas.
Shrimp Fajitas
Cooked With Mexican Butter, Grilled Onions & Bell Peppers, Guacamole, Pico, Tortillas.
Rosarito Trio Fajitas
1/4 Pound Steak, 1/4 Pound Chicken, 4 Pieces Mazatlan Bacon Shrimp, Grilled Onions & Bell Peppers, Guacamole, Pico, Tortillas.

Dinner - Tradicionales
Grandma's Carmelita's Carnitas
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder, Pico, Guacamole, Tortillas.
Classic Burrito
Monterrey Jack Cheese, Flour Tortilla, Refried Pinto Beans. Choice of Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Grilled Chicken, Pork Chile Verde, Pork Carnitas (+$2), Shrimp (+$2), Steak (+$2).
Fajita Burrito
Meat, Grilled Veggies, Whole Pinto Beans, Jack Cheese, Sour Cream. Choice of Grilled Chicken, Carnitas (+2), Shrimp (+$2), Steak (+$2).
Chimichanga
Crispy Burrito, Meat, Melted Queso, Pico, Guacamole, Sour Cream. Choice of Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Pork Carnitas (+$2), Steak Asada (+$2), Grilled Shrimp (+2).
Shrimp Stuffed Rellenos
Two Grilled Poblanos, Jack & Cotija Cheese, Red Salsa Española, Pico.
Spinach Enchiladas Verdes
Verde Salsa, Spinach, Corn, Mushroom, Avocado, Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, White Rice.
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Garlic Jalapeño Butter, Cilantro, Grilled Onion, Tortillas.
Steak & Shrimp Diabla
Grilled Angus, Shrimp, Chile Arbol Salsa, Grilled Poblano, Grilled Onion.
Steak Tampiquena
Skirt Steak, Two Enchiladas, Red Salsa Española, Guacamole, Crema, Pickled Onion.
Chicken Serrano
Grilled, Serrano Cream, Avocado, Black Beans, Poblano Pepper, Onion, White Rice, Queso Fresco.
Chicken Chipotle
Grilled, Chipotle Cream, Mushrooms, Onion, Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Black Beans.
Mexico City Tacos
Three Corn Tortillas, Cilantro, Grilled Onion, Habanero & Poblano Salsa. Choice of Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, Al-Pastor Carnitas, Steak (+$2).
Baja Tacos
Grilled or Battered, Fish or Shrimp, Queso, Pico, Lettuce, Cabbage, Valentina Aioli, White Rice, Tortillas.
Chicken Mole Enchiladas
Chocolate, Ancho Chiles, Sesame Seed, Almond, Peanut, Sour Cream, Onion.
Pork Chile Verde
Slow-Cooked, Verde Salsa, Grilled Onions, Cilantro, Tortillas.
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Jack Cheese, Pico, Guacamole, Sour Cream. Choice of Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Pork Carnitas (+$2), Steak Asada (+$2), Grilled Shrimp (+$2).
Tostadas
Two Fried Corn Tortillas, Refried Pintos, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Pico, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Queso Fresco. Choice of Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Pork Chile Verde, Chorizo.

Kid's Menu
Kids Chicken Strips
Three Chicken Strips. Rice & Beans or Fries.
Kids Enchilada
Soft Flour Tortilla, Red Enchilada Salsa. Choice of Cheese, Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef.
Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito
Rolled Flour Tortilla, Jack Cheese, Refried Pinto Beans. Rice & Beans or Fries.
Kids Crispy Taco
Hard Shell Tortilla, Lettuce, Cheese. Choice of Shredded Chicken or Shredded Beef. Rice & Beans or Fries.
Kids Quesadilla
Grilled Flour Tortilla. Choice of Cheese, Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef. Rice & Beans or Fries.
Kids Flauta
Fried Rolled Flour Tortilla, Cheese. Choice of Shredded Chicken or Shredded Beef.

À La Carte
Taco - À La Carte
Rice and beans are not included.
Enchilada - À La Carte
Rice and beans are not included.
Burrito - À La Carte
Rice and beans are not included.
Flauta - À La Carte
Rice and beans are not included.
Quesadilla - À La Carte
Rice and beans are not included.
Chile Relleno - À La Carte
Rice and beans are not included.
Chimichanga - À La Carte
Rice and beans are not included.
Tostada - À La Carte
Rice and beans are not included.

Catering Menu
House Red Arbol Salsa
Dipping salsa for chips.
Sour Cream
Tortillas (10 pcs)
Flour or corn or mixed tortillas.
Fresh Guacamole
Avocado pico chipotle purée queso fresco.
Pico De Gallo
Tomato, onion, cilantro, garlic, lime, and chili.
Monterey Jack Cheese
Shredded.

Sides
Sour Cream (2 oz)
Tortillas
4 tortillas choice of flour or corn.
Guacamole (2 oz)
Pico de Gallo (2 oz)
Tomato, onion, cilantro, garlic, lime, and chili.

Brunch Menu - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Chile Verde & Eggs
Diced pork chunks, green tomatillo salsa, two eggs over medium, onion, Spanish rice, pinto beans, and tortillas.
Grandma's Morning Enchiladas
Shredded chicken, two eggs over medium, green tomatillo salsa, two enchiladas, sour cream, avocado, Monterey jack cheese, Spanish rice, and pinto beans.
Sunrise Chicken Chilaquiles
Shredded chicken, house-made chips, red salsa espanola, two eggs over medium, Monterey jack cheese, guacamole, Spanish rice, and pinto beans. Substitute salsa verde or mole poblano for an additional charge.
Alberto's Breakfast Burrito
Bacon, flour tortilla, ranchero potatoes, pepper jack cheese, egg, fajita veggies, breakfast salsa, Spanish rice, and pinto beans. Substitute for chorizo or spinach and mushroom upon request.
Chorizo & Eggs
Chorizo, scrambled eggs, roasted chile, ranchero potatoes, pico, sliced avocado, Spanish rice, pinto beans, and a choice of tortillas. Substitute for chorizo or spinach and mushroom upon request.
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs over medium, green salsa tomatillo, red salsa espanola, queso fresco, two crispy corn tostadas, Mexican rice, pinto beans, sour cream, and green onion. Add shredded chicken shredded beef, or carnitas for an additional charge.
Steak & Eggs Ranchero
Hand-cut Angus steak cooked medium, two eggs over medium, fajita veggies, green poblano salsa, pico, ranchero potatoes, and choice of tortillas.

Brunch Menu - Beverages, Sides, & More
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Authentic Mexican cocoa, chocolate bits, and whipped cream.
Side Bacon
Four slices of applewood smoked bacon.
Side Egg
One egg over easy, over medium, and scrambled.
Ranchero Potatoes
Ranchero potatoes, bell peppers, chile powder, and cilantro.
Orange Juice
Fresh Fruit Cup
Pineapple, banana, and medley berries. Make it sweet with condensed milk lechera for an additional charge.

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Recent Reviews

Taken by coworker with family on a friday night. No reservation but no wait for table either. All good except inattentive server. Didn't ask until time to go if we needed anymore salsa or bean dip or more water.
October 2025
This is our first time here! Super cute atmosphere. I had the taco salad with chicken - lots of chicken! Tasty. My hubby had the carnitas. Rosa was our server and she was really sweet and attentive. We plan to come back and try their patio seating.
October 2025
We were sat immediately on a Saturday night. Bonus since parking lot was full as well as surrounding street. Server was great, food was delicious and music was nice. Only lil negative is they tend to keep restaurant a bit chilly inside, so bring a sweater.
September 2025

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Carmelita's Méxican Restaurant

4071 Howard St, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-3327