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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1328 reviews

What Stephanie Tjebben likes about Carmen's Mexican Food:
After being out of state for several months, I craved some good old SoCal-style food now that I'm back home. My meal here was exactly what I had been missing. The atmosphere was charming and comfortable, largely thanks to the attentive staff. The red salsa was a unique recipe I hadn't tried before, featuring fresh chopped jalapeños. I will definitely be returning! View all feedback. What Maria Vizcaino doesn't like about Carmen's Mexican Food:
I was really looking forward to trying this small, hidden gem based on the reviews, but I have to say I was disappointed. The server seemed confused about the difference between huevos rancheros and huevos al mexicano and was rather curt, providing little help in explaining the menu options. Perhaps she assumed that since many locals and regulars visit, we should already know the details. The menu lacked descriptions... View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
Blanche
07.10.2022 - 21:17

This is the best family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant in San Diego and beyond! It's absolutely delicious—don't miss it!

Theresia
07.10.2022 - 21:17

The restaurant offers excellent, authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch. It's a cozy spot with limited seating, so it's best to order for pickup.

Roxane
07.10.2022 - 21:17

Our waitress, Shannah, was fantastic! This visit was wonderful! To top it all off, we enjoyed an ice cream cookie for dessert.

Vilma
07.10.2022 - 21:17

Go in at least once a week for my lunch break. Best Mexican food and prices in the area. Enchilada sauce is homemade and not oily. Everything always taste good,...

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Mina
07.10.2022 - 21:17

This little strip mall reminds me of olden times. It's not shiny or fancy or modern. Looks like the kinda place where you can get a simple meal at a reasonable...

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4.5 ★ from 415 reviews
Steve
20.01.2024 - 02:34

I used to frequent Carmen's at their original location. The food was always wonderful and fresh. The family that owns it is the best and still are Ive been to t...

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P
20.01.2024 - 02:34

Food was absolutely delicious we were visiting from Arizona and they were very helpful in helping me pick something good the chimichanga and taco salad was incr...

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samantha
20.01.2024 - 02:34

I ordered a carne asada burrito without onions, just guacamole and cheese, and it was quite good. The only downside was that there wasn't much guacamole, so it...

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Stephanie
20.01.2024 - 02:34

After being out of state for several months, I craved some good old SoCal-style food now that I'm back home. My meal here was exactly what I had been missing. T...

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Maria
20.01.2024 - 02:34

I was really looking forward to trying this small, hidden gem based on the reviews, but I have to say I was disappointed. The server seemed confused about the d...

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