Carmela's Mexican Restaurant

4.1
521 reviews

About

Mexican Restaurant

Location

Carmela's Mexican Restaurant
1288 G St, Arcata, CA
95521, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
521 reviews
5 stars
281
4 stars
118
3 stars
60
2 stars
29
1 star
33

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food for being delicious and authentic, with specific mentions of great burritos, tacos, and mole dishes. However, there were complaints about blandness and inconsistency in some items.

Service

Service received mixed reviews; while many customers appreciated the friendly and attentive staff, others reported long wait times and poor service experiences.

Value

Many customers found the prices reasonable and appreciated the large portion sizes, especially during lunch specials.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was generally described as pleasant and comfortable, though some noted issues with cleanliness and decor.

Menu Variety

The menu was noted for its extensive options, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices, but some customers expressed a desire for more vegan options.
  • CB
    Chris Baker
    Nov 12, 2025
    5.0
    Best Mexican food, amazing
  • CB
    Carol Bach
    Nov 5, 2025
    3.0
    The margaritas were made with bottled mix and ZERO tequila. I would’ve sent it back but the server seemed to be having a hard day. The vegetarian tacos consist of 1 item - I chose 1 tofu and 1 spinach - on a small, bare flour tortilla and nothing else. No onions and cilantro, no lettuce, no beans or grilled veggies that would’ve greatly improved the taco, just a few cubes of tofu or a few spinach leaves and nothing else. I would’ve sent rate this place 2 ⭐️ but my companions were happy with their meals: shrimp fajitas and a mole burrito.
  • DS
    Deborah Savio
    Oct 22, 2025
    5.0
    Very good food and quick service. Maria was our waitress.
  • KD
    Karen Diemer
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    We ordered online for pick up….the food was fresh, hot and ready when we arrived!
  • MM
    Madison Mayenschein
    Aug 28, 2025
    2.0
    I don’t like leaving negative reviews but the vegetarian tacos were pretty bad. There wasn’t a menu that was accessible for take out without asking for it so they just gave me burnt cauliflower as the “protein”. It was extremely bland.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carmela's Mexican Restaurant

What are the regular opening hours of Carmela's Mexican Restaurant?

Carmela's Mexican Restaurant is open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Carmela's Mexican Restaurant offer delivery and in-store pickup?

Yes, the restaurant provides both in-store pickup and delivery services.