Been here several times over the years and would rate it a 3.5
But tonight, I had a very hard time giving it a 1…
No a-la carte menu.. ordered 1 tamale, 1 chicken enchilada and rice & refried beans. The charge for the beans were more than the chicken enchiladas????
16 oz draft $9. Tamale came with NO sauce… sauce was extra charge???? Extra cilantro for the quesadilla was 75 cents.. straws were spared …
Wife’s frozen tequila was not frozen and weak at best, thus was returned.. waitress then had a little attitude from that point forward… rice was $4.00 ??
It was cold.. beans were lukewarm… chicken enchilada was terrible, took one bite…
Terrible experience for our night out.
Now I know why this place was empty compared to the past.. I’m not going back either..
Receipt attached… 6/7/2025
kate kohl
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April 26, 2025
Server was nice but it was very pricey for what we got and not worth it. Food wasn’t necessarily bad but nothing special. $82 for two people to order a margarita and taco dish each? Cost $5 extra to add a flavor to a house margarita that you couldn’t taste any alcohol in. The server offered me sour cream with my meal but didn’t tell me it was an additional cost. I understand it typically would be but if she’s offering it, she should notify us of the charge in advance.
K J
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April 24, 2024
Our 1st time coming here and we will definitely be back. The Mexican pizza was delicious, burritos are humongous! We had a little issue with the taco salad but the servers were wonderful! Give this place a try!!
Lyndsi Grosso
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February 18, 2024
We pulled up and it didn’t look busy so I was worried that I may have read these reviews wrong. Oh my gosh, no. It was the best Mexican Food I’ve had in a long time! I got the Frozen Strawberry Margarita and Steak Fajitas. It did not disappoint. It was all cooked to perfections and my Margarita (which I don’t normally like) was amazing!!! And don’t get me started on the amazing chips and salsa! We will definitely be back!
A shout out to our awesome server Ana! Thank you for the wonderful experience
Shawna Renella
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May 03, 2025
I don't usually leave bad reviews... But. I've been going to Carmelita's since 1994. I just moved back from our of state and couldn't wait to go again. Unfortunately the Dunedin location is a poor representation of the brand. When I went to the restroom (which needed cleaning) I noticed the sign on the door for the employees to sign off cleaning duties during the week was unsigned completely... And it was Friday. It's not an option. That is a state requirement. I wish I could post the picture of the unsigned chart. Leslie the manager didn't seem to think a dirty bathroom and unsigned record was a big deal. The only reason I even said something was after she gave me an attitude for asking to show me the price of the beer my brother had ordered. $9 for a small draft is more than a brewery IPA for GOOD beer in some places. She said she couldn't find anything with the prices on it. Basically, just pay it and go. Cool. I'll do that, but I'll never be back. A polite attitude would have been enough. But to get sassy in front of customers over a $9 beer when you have dirty bathrooms and NO cleaning record is a little outlandish. Anyway.. buyer beware. This spot has fallen off. The food lacks, the cleaning is non-existent ,and the management staff is arrogant.
Been here several times over the years and would rate it a 3.5 But tonight, I had a very hard time giving it a 1… No a-la carte menu.. ordered 1 tamale, 1 chicken enchilada and rice & refried beans. The charge for the beans were more than the chicken enchiladas???? 16 oz draft $9. Tamale came with NO sauce… sauce was extra charge???? Extra cilantro for the quesadilla was 75 cents.. straws were spared … Wife’s frozen tequila was not frozen and weak at best, thus was returned.. waitress then had a little attitude from that point forward… rice was $4.00 ?? It was cold.. beans were lukewarm… chicken enchilada was terrible, took one bite… Terrible experience for our night out. Now I know why this place was empty compared to the past.. I’m not going back either.. Receipt attached… 6/7/2025
Server was nice but it was very pricey for what we got and not worth it. Food wasn’t necessarily bad but nothing special. $82 for two people to order a margarita and taco dish each? Cost $5 extra to add a flavor to a house margarita that you couldn’t taste any alcohol in. The server offered me sour cream with my meal but didn’t tell me it was an additional cost. I understand it typically would be but if she’s offering it, she should notify us of the charge in advance.
Our 1st time coming here and we will definitely be back. The Mexican pizza was delicious, burritos are humongous! We had a little issue with the taco salad but the servers were wonderful! Give this place a try!!
We pulled up and it didn’t look busy so I was worried that I may have read these reviews wrong. Oh my gosh, no. It was the best Mexican Food I’ve had in a long time! I got the Frozen Strawberry Margarita and Steak Fajitas. It did not disappoint. It was all cooked to perfections and my Margarita (which I don’t normally like) was amazing!!! And don’t get me started on the amazing chips and salsa! We will definitely be back! A shout out to our awesome server Ana! Thank you for the wonderful experience
I don't usually leave bad reviews... But. I've been going to Carmelita's since 1994. I just moved back from our of state and couldn't wait to go again. Unfortunately the Dunedin location is a poor representation of the brand. When I went to the restroom (which needed cleaning) I noticed the sign on the door for the employees to sign off cleaning duties during the week was unsigned completely... And it was Friday. It's not an option. That is a state requirement. I wish I could post the picture of the unsigned chart. Leslie the manager didn't seem to think a dirty bathroom and unsigned record was a big deal. The only reason I even said something was after she gave me an attitude for asking to show me the price of the beer my brother had ordered. $9 for a small draft is more than a brewery IPA for GOOD beer in some places. She said she couldn't find anything with the prices on it. Basically, just pay it and go. Cool. I'll do that, but I'll never be back. A polite attitude would have been enough. But to get sassy in front of customers over a $9 beer when you have dirty bathrooms and NO cleaning record is a little outlandish. Anyway.. buyer beware. This spot has fallen off. The food lacks, the cleaning is non-existent ,and the management staff is arrogant.