Carmelita’s Kitchen Menu
Carmelita’s Kitchen in Rancho Santa Margarita offers a delightful Mexican breakfast and brunch experience with a stunning lake view. The menu includes vegan options and a tostada salad that stands out among other Mexican restaurants. The outdoor seating, heated patio, and welcoming service make it a perfect spot for family gatherings or friend meet-ups. Customers rave about the house-made margaritas, attentive staff like Dennisse, and flavorful dishes like the enchiladas and tacos. The complimentary warm bean dip and kids' menu options add extra charm to the dining experience. With a full bar, happy hour specials, and accommodating amenities like Wi-Fi and bike parking, Carmelita’s Kitchen promises a memorable and enjoyable visit every time.
Our Menu
Guacamole
made to order with hand picked avocados
Shrimp Ceviche
citrus cooked with pico de gallo and avocado
Queso Fundido
pan roasted cheese, longaniza sausage, poblano, onion, and mushroom
Nachos
baked nachos with melted cheese, pico de gallo, beans, sour cream and guacamole
Shrimp Taquitos
house-made aioli, lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo
Little Casita Salad
champagne dressing, corn, cheese, cucumber, onion and tomato
Fajita & Avocado Salad
corn, pepitas, veggies, avocado, cheese and chipotle apple dressing
Chicken Tostada
with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese and cilantro ranch
Smokey Ceasar
Tamale
made in-house daily with pork, cheese and salsa verde ( limited availability)
Chile Relleno
grilled poblano chile filled with carnitas and topped with pico and red salsa.
Enchilada
chicken, beef, or cheese with choice of house-made red, green or mole sauce
Taco
choice of a grilled soft chicken taco or crispy beef taco with lettuce, cheese and pico
Pork & Pineapple Tacos
shredded pork in achiote marinade, rice, beans and guacamole
Short Rib Enchiladas
with crispy onions and home-made creamy short rib sauce
Chipotle Chicken Tacos
grilled chicken, cheese, corn, onion, cilantro, mushroom and chipotle cream
Organic Chicken Quesadilla
with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole and sour cream
Grilled Vegetarian Tacos
with cheese, cilantro, onions, guacamole and salsa quemada
Carmelita's Ribeye Tacos
baked over melted cheese, mushrooms, and onions
Chicken Burrito
with rice, beans, avocado, cheese, sour cream, red enchilada sauce and pico
Halibut Tacos
flown in and filleted in house daily, with avocado, baja cream sauce and pico
Shrimp And Crab Enchiladas
baked with roasted tomatillo salsa, avocado, and sour cream
Salmon Asado
white rice, black beans, and chipotle flavored lemon butter sauce
Shrimp & Bacon Tacos
on homemade corn tortillas with melted cheese, fajita veggies and salsa valentina
Seafood Trio
bacon shrimp taco,shrimp lobster enchilada and a shrimp-lobster chile relleno
Pollo Serrano
organic jidori chicken, serrano cream sauce, rice, poblano and avocado
Organic Chicken Fajitas
served fajita style with rice, beans, guacamole and cream
Prime Pork Chile Verde
slowly roasted with cilantro, onions, garlic and fresh tomatillos
Famous Carnitas
our original family recipe using hand selected prime kurobuta pork
Prime Steak Fajitas
served fajita style with rice, beans, sour cream and guacamole
Tampiquena De Carne Asada
hand-cut prime skirt steak served over red cheese enchiladas
Fajitas
Choice of Organic Chicken or Prime Carnitas. ( pound)
Crispy Tacos
Shredded Beef or Chicken. ()
Soft Tacos
Grilled Chicken or Carnitas. ()
Red Or Green Enchiladas
Choice of Shredded Chicken or Shredded Beef ()
Burritos
Choice of organic chicken or carnitas. ()
Churro Tray
Eight churros drizzled with chocolate, served with whipped cream and mexican cajeta (caramel) Serves - people:
Salad Tray
cucumber, cherry tomato, corn, cheese, red onion, and champagne dressing. Serve / people:
Nacho Tray
Choice of grilled chicken or carnitas. Made with cheese and beans. Served with sides of guacamole, sour cream, salsa and bean dip.
Takeout Packages
Drinks
STRAWBERRY JALAPENO
shaken with Arette blanco tequila, agave and lime juice
BLANCO MARGARITA
the classic margarita made with blanco tequila
JEFE'S SPICY MARGARITA
a spicy twist on the classic margarita with serrano chiles
CILANTRO CUCUMBER
freshly chopped and shaken with tequila blanco
FRESH BLACKBERRY
hand picked blackberries shaken with Arette blanco tequila
CADILLAC
local favorite made with an orange float and Carmelita's reposado tequila
CLEMENTE'S MARGARITA
shaken with don julio , fresh lime juice, agave and hibiscus salt
GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND CHILE
freshly muddled with agave, jalapenos and lime
Premium Skinny
made with premium herradura blanco tequila, fresh lime juice and homemade agave nectar
