Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant

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4071 Howard St
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
+1 (916) 961-3327
http://www.carmelitasgroup.com

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant is a family-owned establishment nestled in Fair Oaks and Roseville, California, celebrated for its traditional Mexican cuisine and deep community roots. Founded in 1962 by Alberto and Carmen Heredia, the restaurant has become a local favorite, recognized as the Best Mexican Restaurant of 2018 by KCRA's Sacramento A-list.

With a menu inspired by ancestral recipes and flavors from Puebla, Carmelita's offers a taste of heritage through dishes crafted from ancient Mexican ingredients and roasted chiles. The second location in Fair Oaks opened in 1987, continuing the family legacy that is now carried on by Clemente Heredia and his wife, Rosalba, who share their passion for food and hospitality with the community.

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Andrew C.
9/19/2025

The food is very hit or miss. I've had the garlic shrimp, steak salad and pozole that have all been very good. I've also had the steak and shrimp diabla and Grandma's carnitas that have both been...

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Michael I.
9/15/2025

We stopped into Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant one evening and were told there would be about a 30-minute wait for indoor seating, but they did have spots available on the patio. Even though it...

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LeAnn S.
8/31/2025

We came in on a Sunday (Labor Day weekend) to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We didn't know they take reservations, (I went to their website and it says no reservations or call ahead)!!! I...

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Sarah Jean H.
8/19/2025

I had a great experience at Carmelita's. Not only were the surrounding area and the building itself absolutely beautiful, the service, environment, and the meals were all amazing. The chips and...

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Monica M.
9/29/2025

Came in tonight to have date night with my husband I got the shrimp ceviche it was god but it need some more salt but our service was good and our food was good, my husband got the pulled beef...

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