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Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant


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#22 of 396 restaurants in St. Petersburg
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Price range*: £1-12 ($1-$20)
  • Address: 5211 Park St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709-1011
  • Phone:  (727) 545-2956
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19 Apr 2009

This is the second year in a row we have eaten here and it was excellent again in all categories. The place is owned and operated by Mexicans so the food is "Mexican-American" for those who might complain that it isn't authentic Mexican. We had the Chicken Enchiladas Banderas and Mexican combo (beef Taco, Tostada, cheese/beef enchalada) along with Mexican... more

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4 of 5 stars
St. Petersburg
20 Dec 2008

I have taken many people here and not one has been disappointed. The menu is sure to please everyone and is relatively inexpensive. Vegetarian chimichangas are my favorite. more

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3 of 5 stars
St. Petersburg, Florida
25 Oct 2008

I have eaten here several times and the food has always been good, but...not great. It is very much an Americanized version of Mexican food and although most Mexican restaurants are this way..I feel there are other more authentic, tastier choices in town. The decor is a bit overdone and the waitstaff dress up kind of funny. I don't think... more

30 Sep 2008

Given the rave reviews we thought we had to try it. However it was not as good as expected. The decor is staid, the service efficient and quick (too quick?) but lacking a smile and the temperature in the place ridiculous - wear long pants and a sweater! Why do restaurants have the AC set so quite so low? As... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
22 Aug 2008

Everything they make is incredible, and you just can't beat the price. more

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5 of 5 stars
Saint Petersburg, FL
17 Aug 2008

I've been eating at Carmelita's for almost 14 years now. Their homemade salsa is out of this world, sometimes I just go and get it to go. One of their most unique items is the chicken enchiladas which comes with a white sauce instead of the typical red sauce. Their Del Rey burrito is a no-brainer - always huge and... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
10 Mar 2008

Fran and I love this one. more

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2 of 5 stars
Seminole, Florida
21 Dec 2007

This was my Favorite place to eat five years ago. The last two times i have eaten here the food was industry stuff. I understand the price for the chips, they are out of a bag though, used to be hot out of the oil. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
11 Dec 2007

Nice little mexican restaurant. Ive never complained about a meal. Restrooms can sometimes be not the cleanest but definitely nicely decorated and a good place to eat. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
15 Nov 2007

The Enchilladas Verde is incredible. There are several locations, but this one is the original. My wife and I had our rehearsal dinner here. more

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Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant Address

5211 Park St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709-1011
Tel: (727) 545-2956
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.