Carmelita's Menu

217 Broadway St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • STARTERS

    • Guacamole

      MADE TO ORDER - CHIPOTLE - FRESH CUCUMBER
      $14.00
    • CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

      Grilled Chicken + Jack Cheese + Sour Cream + Avocado
      $14.00
    • Mexico City Corn

      FIRE ROASTED - CILANTRO - QUESO FRESCO
      $12.00
    • Little Casita Salad

      FRESH ROMAINE - JACK CHEESE- CORN
      $10.00
    • QUESO FUNDIDO

      ROASTED QUESO - CRISPY CHORIZO - TORTILLAS
      $16.00
    • SEASONAL CEVICHE

      CITRUS COOKED - AVOCADO - SELECTION VARIES
      $18.00
    • BEEF FLAUTAS

      PULLED SHORT RIB - QUESO - PICO
      $22.00
    • CHICKEN TAQUITOS

      SHREDDED CHICKEN - PICO - JACK CHEESE
      $14.00
    • BBQ SMOKED RIBS

      TENDER PORK - CHIPOTLE BBQ - ROASTED CORN
      $22.00
    • Shrimp Taquitos

      QUESO FRESCO - ROASTED LIME SALSA - AIOLI
      $18.00
    • CRAB JALAPENOS

      CRISPY BACON - QUESO FRESCO - FRESH CRAB
      $18.00
  • GREENS

    • Tostada Salad

      GRILLED CHICKEN - GUAC - CILANTRO RANCH
      $26.00
    • Champagne Salad

      GRILLED SALMON - FRESH ROMAINE - AVOCADO
      $28.00
    • Spinach Enchiladas

      ROASTED TOMATILLO - AVOCADO - SOUR CREAM
      $20.00
  • ENTREES

    • CHICKEN TACO + BEEF ENCHILADA

      CHICKEN TACO - BEEF ENCHILADA - RELLENO
      $22.00
    • Blackened Burrito

      GRILLED CHICKEN -AVOCADO - SALSA ROJA
      $22.00
    • Crispy Chimichanga

      GOLDEN CRISP - SHREDDED CHICKEN - GUAC
      $22.00
    • Famous Carnitas

      OUR SLOW BRAISED PORK, CARMELIZED & CRISPY. GRILLED GREEN ONIONS PICO DE GALLO ACCOMPANIED WITH FRESH TORTILLAS
      $22.00
  • SPECIALTIES

    • Seafood Enchiladas

      SHRIMP & CRAB -WINE ROASTED -AVOCADO
      $32.00
    • Grilled Fish Tacos

      HALIBUT - LEMON TARTAR - WINE ROASTED
      $24.00
    • Marisco Trio

      LOBSTER ENCHILADA - RELLENO - SHRIMP TACO
      $36.00
    • FRESH FISH OF THE DAY

      SELECTION VARIES DAILY
      $38.00
    • OAXACAN STEAK TACOS

      ROASTED CHEESE - ONIONS & PORTABELLO
      $28.00
    • SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS

      ROASTED VEGGIES - TORTILLAS - GUACAMOLE
      $34.00
    • Tampiquena

      SKIRT STEAK - ENCHILADAS - GUACAMOLE
      $36.00
  • Starters

    • Guacamole

      Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Organic Hoss Avocado, Seasoned to Order
      $16.00
    • Mexico City Corn

      Roasted Corn , Chile Seasoning, Crema Sauce, Queso Fresco
      $12.00
    • Little Casita Salad

      Fresh Romaine, Champagne Dressing, Heirloom Tomato, Jack Cheese, Roasted Corn, Cucumber
      $12.00
    • Chips & Salsa

      Home Made Corn Chips & Roasted Tomato Salsa
      $6.00
    • Crispy Corn Chips

      Home Made Fresh Daily
      $4.00
  • Small Plates

    • BBQ Pork Ribs

      Prime Pork Ribs, Slow Roasted in Banana Leaves, Fire Roasted Corn, Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Chile Seasoning
      $24.00
    • Shrimp Taquitos

      Wild Shrimp, Crispy Corn Tortilla, Roasted Lime Salsa, Pico De Gallo, Queso Fresco, Chipotle Alioli
      $20.00
    • Crab Jalapenos

      Dungeness Crab, Crispy Bacon, Queso Fresco, Stuffed Peppers, Epazote Cream Cheese,
      $20.00
    • Shrimp Ceviche

      Wild Shrimp, Cucumber, Pico De Gallo, Crispy Tostadas, Citrus Cooked, Avocado
      $20.00
  • Entrees

    • Famous Carnitas

      Caramelized Pork, Guacamole, Roasted Salsa, Pico De Gallo, Choice Of Tortillas
      $28.00
    • El Classico

      Crispy Chicken Taco + ShortRib Enchilada, Served With Rice & Beans
      $20.00
    • Crispy Tacos

      Choice Of Tender Short Rib Or Shredded Chicken, Wrapped in Crispy Corn Tortilla, With Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo, Queso Fresco
      $20.00
    • Grilled Fish Tacos

      Local Halibut, Lemon Aioli, Pico De Gallo, Cabbage, Avocado
      $24.00
    • Seafood Enchiladas

      Tomatillo Salsa, Wild Shrimp, Dungeness Crab, Jack Cheese, Crema Sauce, Avocado, White Rice, Refried Beans
      $32.00
    • Crispy Chimichanga

      Golden Crisp, Shredded Chicken, Guacamole, Jack Cheese, Sour Cream
      $24.00
    • Blackened Burrito

      Grilled Jidori Chicken, Rice, Beans, Jack Cheese, Salsa, Wrapped in Flour Tortilla, Topped With Red Salsa, Avocado & Sour Cream.
      $22.00
    • 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
      $38.00
    • Spinach Enchiladas

      Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Organic Spinach, Jack Cheese, Corn Tortilla, Sour Cream
      $20.00
    • Champagne Salad

      Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Sliced Avocado, Roasted Corn, Champagne Dressing, Jack Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Chopped Romaine
      $28.00
    • Tostada Salad

      Grilled Jidori Chicken, Fresh Romaine Lettuce, Cilantro Ranch, Jack Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Crispy Tostada.
      $26.00
    • Pollo A La Chipotle

      Caramelized Onion & Mushroom, Chipotle Cream Sauce, Grilled Jidori Chicken Breast, Chile Relleno, Sliced Avocado, Refried Beans
      $28.00
  • Specialties

    • Carmelitas Steak Fajitas

      Grilled Skirt Steak, Roasted Fajita Peppers, Guacamole, Choice Of Tortillas
      $34.00
    • Tampiquena

      Prime Skirt Steak, Roasted Cheese Enchiladas, Guacamole, Skirt Steak Cut into Strips Stacked over enchiladas with Green Sauce
      $38.00
    • Carmelita Chicken Fajitas

      Grilled Jidori Chicken, Roasted Fajita Peppers, Guacamole, Choice Of Tortillas
      $28.00
    • Carmelitas Shrimp Fajitas

      Grilled Mexican Shrimp, Roasted Fajita Peppers, Guacamole, Choice Of Tortillas
      $34.00
  • Desserts

    • Crispy Churros

      Crispy Churros, rolled with Cinnamon & Sugar, Whipped Cream & Chocolate Sauce
      $12.00
    • Caramel Flan

      Roasted Vanilla Custard, Served With Ghiradelli Chocolate & Whipped Cream
      $12.00
  • For the Table

    • Crispy Tacos Tray (12)

      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 12
      $50.00
    • Crispy Carnitas (Serves Up To 3)

      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
      $65.00
    • Grilled Steak Fajitas (Serves Up To 3)

      Grilled Prime Skirt Steak, Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Home Made Tortillas, Roasted Salsa Served With Rice and Beans
      $80.00
    • Refried Black Beans Tray

      Traditionally refried, sauteed with garlic, onion, & chipotle
      $20.00
    • Grilled Chicken Fajitas (Serves Up To 3)

      Grilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Home Made Tortillas, Chile De Arbol Salsa Served With Rice And Beans
      $65.00
    • Home Made Enchiladas Tray (12)

      Choice Of Red of Green Sauce, Choice of Protein filled with jack cheese, and rolled in a lightly crisp tortilla. Serves 12 enchiladas Choice of Shredded Chicken or Tender Short Rib Served with side of Rice and Beans
      $65.00
    • Chips & Guacamole Large Portion

      Sixteen ounces Of Fresh Hand Made Guacamole, Served with Toasted Corn chips made in house daily
      $24.00
    • Veracruzano White Rice Tray

      Traditional white rice, slow cooked in olive oil, sauteed with onions, garlic, chopped carrots & yellow corn
      $20.00
    • Casita Salad Tray

      Chopped Romaine, tossed in our champagne vinaigrette, mixed with sliced cucumber, Red Onion, Roasted Corn, Jack Cheese & Sliced Avocados
      $40.00
  • HAND CRAFTED MARGARITAS

    • Classic Margarita

      FRIDA KHALO - FRESH LIME JUICE - AGAVE
      $12.00
    • CARMELITA'S BARREL SELECT

      OUR SINGLE BARREL PATRON REPOSADO, HAND SHAKEN WITH FRESH LIME JUICE AND ORGANIC AGAVE NECTAR. SERVED ON THE ROCKS.
      $15.00
    • Skinny Margarita

      PARTIDA BLANCO - FRESH LIME - AGAVE
      $13.00
    • CARMELITA'S CADILLAC

      ORANGE FLOAT - FRESH LIME JUICE - AGAVE
      $14.00
    • Julio's Margarita

      DON JULIO ANEJO - ORANGE SLICE - CHILE RIM
      $16.00
    • POMEGRANATE MARGARITA

      INFUSED TEQUILA - LIME JUICE - CHILE SALT
      $14.00
    • BLACKBERRY MARGARITA

      CAZADORES REPOSADO - SPICY SUGAR RIM
      $14.00
    • CILANTRO CUCUMBER

      BLANCO TEQUILA - FRESH CILANTRO - CUCUMBER
      $14.00
    • Pineapple Jalapeno

      BLANCO TEQUILA - GRILLED PINEAPPLE - CHILE
      $14.00
    • Strawberry Jalapeno

      BLANCO TEQUILA - STRAWBERRIES -JALAPENO
      $14.00
    • OAXACAN MARGARITA

      YOUNG MEZCAL - ROASTED CHIPOTLE - CHILE RIM
      $12.00
    • Spicy Margarita

      CAZADORES BLANCO - SERRANO - LIME JUICE
      $13.00
  • WINES

    • KIM CRAWFORD

      Sauv Blanc + Marlborough, NZ + 2015
      $12.00
    • SONOMA CUTRER

      Chardonnay + Sonoma, CA + 2018
      $13.00
    • CAKEBREAD

      Chardonnay + Napa Valley, Ca + 2014
      $18.00
    • DISENO

      Malbec + Mendoza, AR + 2014
      $10.00
    • MEOMI

      Pinot Noir + Central California + 2015
      $12.00
    • JUSTIN

      Cabernet Sauv + Paso Robles, CA + 2014
      $15.00
  • BEER

    • NEGRO MODELO

      Vienna Style Imported Mexican Lager
      $6.00
    • MODELO ESPECIAL

      Traditional Mexican Imported Lager
      $6.00
    • 1000 STEPS

      Locally Made IPA Laguna Beach Beer Co,
  • TEQUILA FLIGHTS

    • JEFE'S PICKS

      Clase Azul + Don Julio 1942 + Herradura Anejo
      $62.00
    • EL CAMINO DE JULIO

      Don Julio 70th + 1942 + Anejo Original
      $58.00
    • MEZCAL FLIGHT

      Seasonal Selection Varies
      $38.00
    • TIERRA NOBLE

      Casa Amigos + Elevaso Select + Cazadores Blanco
      $56.00
    • OJO REPOSADO

      7 Legues + El Tesoro + Corralejo Select
      $48.00
    • EL MAESTRO

      Our Private collection, tequilas from the most respected growers and families across guadalajara.
      $92.00
  • BEVERAGES

    • Mexican Coca Cola

      Bottled & Produced in mexico
      $4.00
    • Mexican Sprite

      Bottled & Produced in mexico
      $4.00
  • MARGARITAS

    • Pineapple Jalapeno

      Grilled Pineapple, Sliced Jalapeno, Organic Agave, Fresh Lime Juice, Don Julio Blanco
      $17.00
    • Julio's Margarita

      Don Julio Anejo, Orange Slice, Home Made Agave, Fresh Lime Juice
      $18.00
    • Skinny Margarita

      Fresh Lime Juice, Light agave, Partida Blanco, Served Over Rocks
      $16.00
    • Spicy Margarita

      Don Julio Blanco, Organic Agave, Fresh Lime Juice, Muddled Serrano
      $17.00
    • Cucumber Cilantro

      Organic Cucumber, Fresh Lime Juice, Chopped Cilantro, Don Julio Blanco
      $17.00
    • Classic Margarita

      Tequila Blanco, Home Made Agave, Fresh Lime Juice, Served on Rocks
      $16.00
    • Strawberry Jalapeno

      Organic Strawberry, Sliced Jalapeno, Organic Lime Juice, Home Made Agave, Don Julio Blanco
      $17.00
    • Carmelitas Barrel Select

      Single Barrel Patron Reposado, Small batched for Carmelitas, Signature Tejon Processed
      $17.00
    • Raspberry Chipotle

      Organic Raspberry, Fresh Lime Juice, Home made agave, Don Julio Blanco
      $17.00
  • ENTREES

    • CHILAQUILES

      SUNNY SIDE EGG - QUESO FRESCO - CREMA
      $16.00
    • HUEVOS RANCHEROS

      ROASTED SALSA - EGGS - QUESO FRESCO
      $16.00
    • BREAKFAST BURRITO

      SCRAMBLED EGGS - SMOKED BACON - AVOCADO
      $16.00
    • MORNING ENCHILADAS

      Scrambled Egg + Jack Cheese + Salsa Verde + Sour Cream
      $16.00
    • SHRIMP & CRAB OMELETTE

      Dungeness Crab + Wild Shrimp + Jack Cheese + Salsa Verde
      $16.00
    • VEGGIE SKILLET

      Seasonal Roasted Veggies + Jack Cheese + Avocado + Egg
      $16.00
    • BACON & EGG SANDWICH

      CHIPOTLE AIOLI + JACK CHEESE + BACON + ARUGULA ON SOURDOUGH
      $14.00
    • STEAK & EGGS

      Prime Skirt Steak + Roasted Salsa + Pickled Onion
      $18.00
  • LOCAL FAVORITES

    • AVOCADO TOAST

      AVOCADO + CUCUMBER WITH DUSTED TOGARASHI PEPPER + BACON + RADISH + QUESO FRESCO + LEMON AIOLI ON SOURDOUGH*(OPTIONAL) ADD AN EGG
      $11.00
    • SEASONAL FRUIT & YOGURT

      GREEK YOGURT + ALMOND HONEY GRANOLA + FRESH FRUIT + HONEY + MIRCO LAVENDER
      $12.00
    • Blackened Burrito

      GRILLED CHICKEN -AVOCADO - SALSA ROJA
      $22.00
    • Grilled Fish Tacos

      HALIBUT - LEMON TARTAR - WINE ROASTED
      $24.00
    • Famous Carnitas

      OUR SLOW BRAISED PORK, CARMELIZED & CRISPY. GRILLED GREEN ONIONS PICO DE GALLO ACCOMPANIED WITH FRESH TORTILLAS
      $22.00
    • Marisco Trio

      LOBSTER ENCHILADA - RELLENO - SHRIMP TACO
      $33.00
    • CRISPY WAFFLE

      BACON + PASTURE RAISED EGGS + WHIPPED BUTTER
      $15.00
    • FRENCH TOAST

      BANANAS + CARA CARA ORANGES + WILD HONEY WHIPPED CREAM ON BRIOCHE BREAD WITH DULCE DE LECHE SYRUP
      $14.00
    • Spinach Enchiladas

      ROASTED TOMATILLO - AVOCADO - SOUR CREAM
      $20.00
    • Seafood Enchiladas

      SHRIMP & CRAB -WINE ROASTED -AVOCADO
      $32.00
    • SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS

      ROASTED VEGGIES - TORTILLAS - GUACAMOLE
      $34.00
    • Champagne Salad

      GRILLED SALMON - FRESH ROMAINE - AVOCADO
      $28.00
    • Tostada Salad

      GRILLED CHICKEN - GUAC - CILANTRO RANCH
      $26.00
  • SIDES

    • TWO EGGS

      PREPARED TO YOUR SELECTION
      $4.00
    • SAUSAGE

      Organic Pork Sausage + Roasted
      $5.00
    • CRISPY BACON STRIPS

      Applewood Smoked + Extra Crispy
      $5.00
    • ROASTED POTATOES

      SPICES + CREMA + QUESO FRESCO + CILANTRO
    • CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

      Grilled Chicken + Jack Cheese + Sour Cream + Avocado
      $14.00
    • GRILLED SKIRT STEAK

      Prime Skirt Steak + Grilled To Temperature + Sliced
      $14.00
  • SMALL PLATES

    • Mexico City Corn

      FIRE ROASTED - CILANTRO - QUESO FRESCO
      $12.00
    • Shrimp Taquitos

      QUESO FRESCO - ROASTED LIME SALSA - AIOLI
      $18.00
    • Crab Jalapenos

      CRISPY BACON - QUES0 FRESCO - FRESH CRAB
      $17.00
    • BEEF FLAUTAS

      PULLED SHORT RIB - QUESO - PICO
      $22.00
    • GRILLED STEAK QUESADILLA

      Prime Skirt Steak + Roasted Jack Cheese + Guac
      $18.00
    • CHICKEN TACO + BEEF ENCHILADA

      CHICKEN TACO - BEEF ENCHILADA - RELLENO
      $22.00

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