Kerbside pickup
Yes
Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant in Cicero
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Location on the map
Cicero, Onondaga County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 315-699-7550
Site: https://carmelitas.co/
Site: https://carmelitas.co/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:4–8PM
- Thursday:4–8PM
- Friday:4–8PM
- Saturday:2–8PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (162)
Came here with a party of six and we all love our meals. The nacho appetizer was delicious. The staff was great.
Poor beer selection, food was lacking in spiciness. People who came in after us were served first. They charge for chips and salsa, where most Mexican restaurants it is complementary.
I have no idea how the food is because every time I have tried to call (yes during normal business hours) no one has answered the phone. I have tried calling on 4 different days, nothing but the answering machine every time.
I am not very familiar with Mexican food which means I dont eat it a lot. We had an appetizer that was very good it was some type of cheese sauce with homemade chips. I had chicken quesadilla for dinner it was pretty large so I only ate half and we had I think it was cheesecake for dessert which was very rich chocolate cheesecake. 😋 Our waitress that night was Danielle and she was very attentive to our table, extremely polite and could answer any questions that I had about the food since Im not a regular diner on Mexican cuisine. So she made my meal more enjoyable by knowing what I was eating.
Birria tacos are worth all the hype. The rice and beans are also surprisingly flavorful. The rice doesnt look like it has a bunch of spice, but it does, the perfect balance. The beans are smooth and garlicky. We sat outside. The mismatch of furniture is cute, each table set is different.
Cozy and quiet place for some authentic Mexican Cuisine. Great service, very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely come back here. Great to have a place like this in Cicero!
Why is the best Mexican food in Central NY at a sleepy strip mall in a northern suburb? Your guess is as good as mine, and we may never know.That said this is a cozy comfortable place with incredibly friendly energetic staff, and the food is always excellent, with attractively low pricing for what you get. If their hours become less limited in the future their tacos would be an ideal lunch, super good tortillas and shells.
For delicious homemade food at a great price Carmelitas never disappoints. Most items on the menu are Gluten Free. The owner takes such pride when preparing food. I am thankful for a safe place to eat out. I highly recommend this restaurant if you love fresh healthy food !
What an outstanding meal and outstanding staff. The food was full of flavor and spice, while the drinks (Spicy Margarita) was out of this world. The owner came to check in on us and is so friendly and proud of her establishment. We will definitely be regulars at Carmelita’s as this was a fantastic, authentic, Mexican meal!
Food was pretty ok/descent. After two weeks of having a taste for taquitos and having the worst bad timing with when this place was open, I FINALLY was able to hit this place up when it was open. I went in with the intention of getting my food to go. I live in Lakeshore Heights. It was early Friday evening around 5pm, not too busy. Ordered my food and they told me it be about 20 min. I ordered 2 Modelo Negra beers while I waited for my food and sat outside at their outdoor seating area. The food came up quicker then I expected (12 min) so I made the decision to eat my food at the table because I only managed to get thru half of one beer. Im pretty much giving ⭐⭐⭐ because once they saw that I stayed to eat my food not once did they address me, ask me if I needed anything, come to ask how my food was or ask if I would like anything else. This was my first time here after being referred here over a year ago. Even when I bussed my own table, I was never asked anything about service, food or just engaged when I brought my trash, empty beer bottles into the person behind the counter. Overall they have ok/descent food. It was pretty disappointing to not be engaged on any level coming into a new food establishment other than someone standing behind the counter taking my money. Youd think coming out of covid/lockdown a family owned business would be eager to be interactive with the public 😂...I guess not. Is this the new norm? I hope not!
My wife and I were in town for work. It was time for supper, and we love Mexican food. We did a quick search and found Carmelitas. My wife has a health issue with gluten, so many times it’s difficult to find a restaurant that has gluten free options. Carmelitas has PLENTY of GF options. The food was awesome and we get to drive back to Binghamton without my wife getting sick. We are already planning on returning in the future. Food was amazing and the service was fantastic. 👍
If it takes longer than ten minutes for tacos, its not authentic. I have lived all over this country and in others, my grandfather is from Colombia and my girlfriend is Mexican. This place is shameful to our culture and if Carmelita is a real person, she should over haul management. Odds are though her name is actually Karen, and has never had real Mexican food in her life. Might as well have a taco casserole on the menu too. Next time well get taco bell so its not a 45 minute buuld up to a let down, we already know its sucks but at least it sucks quickly.
I had dinner at Carmelitas Saturday and I cant say enough positive things about it. The food was fantastic and the staff were wonderful. The owner introduced herself. She was so nice. Will definitely be back.
Great food and friendly staff. Visiting from out of town and looking for a non-chain restaurant. Not disappointed. Get there early. The place was packed on a Friday night.
The food is wonderful! My family’s favorite place! Our waitress Samantha is always so wonderful and always makes sure we feel welcome and taken care of! The owner is wonderful also! Highly recommend this place !
This was Horrible. We spent $130 and no one wants to eat it. Very Bland, Chicken bone in the burrito, ordered nachos with no beans, there were beans. Burnt chips and some kind of soggy bread they put my sandwich on. Very disappointed. A lot of money on A lot of food no one is eating.
If youre looking for TexMex this place is not for you. If youre looking for authentic home cooked Mexican food, you will love Carmelitas. Theresa cooks from the heart and her food tastes like it. Great staff, very friendly and courteous. Will keep coming back for more!
Great, authentic food, affordable prices. We were even offered a custom kids meal (small portion of anything on the menu) made to order for our little one. Very generous portions that took now longer than ten minutes to come out! The whole experience was really made by the sincerity and hospitality of the restaurant owner. We were fortunate enough to learn a little bit about the family and history of the restaurant. It really felt like we were guests in her home....if you’re looking for an affordable home cooked meal and a true family experience, this place will give you that and more. Needless to say we will definitely return!
This is a great little gem! We have been looking for a place like this since we moved to New York. Food was very flavorful. Had a nice kick when needed. Very fresh flavors. It felt like family hanging out with Theresa, the owner, who explained the history of her wonderful Mexican heritage. Shredded beef was to die for. We will be back.
Hands down, best food around! We came here for the first time on Valentines Day and were completely blown away by the service and the food. The owner helped bring our food out and chatted with us a bit, what a lovely woman! We cant wait to go back!
It was OK. My meal was very flavorful, but my husbands burrito, not so much. It was very bland to the point that he stopped eating it and went to get fast-food takeout on the ride home. Aside from that, the service was great. I may try them again, but my husband will not be back.
This is a nice local Mexican restaurant that serves good food at good prices. The entrees were generally under $10. The menu is not real complex or sophisticated, but more of a traditional Mexican options. The best part is the menu is well marked for Gluten Free and vegitarian options, both plentiful. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The decor was basic.
If you want real authentic Mexican food! This is your place! Food is incredible and the staff is amazing! Have to try the homemade chips and guacamole. The only reason it didnt get 5 stars is because the wait for food was longer then I would like, but gave me opportunity to spend time with family I guess.
The food is amazing and authentic Mexican cuisine! Its the first good Mexican food weve had since coming from Arizona.The tortillas and tortilla chips are made in the restaurant.My husband and I had the tender and flavorful shredded beef Super Burrito which was smothered in green and red sauce.If youre hungry for Mexican food, look no further. This is the place.
Let me start by saying that REAL Mexican food isn’t trendy tacos and Food Network chefs’ fusion creations. Real Mexican food is comfort food. It’s slow cooked meats infused with flavor, wrapped in flour or corn tortillas with tasty sauces and melted cheeses. It’s creamy refried beans and spicy salsas. And that’s exactly what Theresa is cooking up at Carmelita’s.Theresa’s mom ran a Mexican restaurant down on Spencer st. decades ago and she continues that tradition. This is as real as a Mexican kitchen gets. It’s the equivalent of a French bistro, a family diner, or a mom and pop Italian restaurant. The decor is tasteful and homey. The food is excellent and all homemade. No sombrero-wearing waiters, no gimmicks, and no “restaurant supply” salsas. Just cooking from the heart. We’re so glad we found this place!
Amazing meal, great atmosphere! I ordered nachos and small touches like the homemade tortilla chips took everything over the top. The salsa was made fresh and everything was delicious! Que Rico!
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Cute inside, nice waitress. Decent menu. Unfortunately, everything as bland for me. I like a little more flavor in my tex mex, added salt and pepper to everything, just bland. If you are looking for spicy, this is not for you.
The food was ok, not great. When it came time to pay the check, I gave my waitress my credit card, and she came back a couple of minutes later asking if I gave it to her. They spent a half hour looking for it, and in that half hour, the manager came out three times, and in an accusatory tone, and asked if I was sure I gave them my card. It was as if she thought I was trying to pull something on them. Eventually they found it under the stove. I’m definitely not ever going back.
The flavors are delicious! Salsa really tasty with some kick. My husband got the chicken enchiladas and said the flavor was great. I got the chapultepec which was delicious! We definitely recommend it and definitely would get it again!
Love them. Great food. Their new brunch is really good. Staff are friendly and attentive. I may be slightly addicted to their Mexican coffee and flourless chocolate cake.
Favorite takeout place. The food is flavorful without being too salty. You will not be disappointed if you like authentic Mexican cuisine.
Great service, food and speciality cocktails!! Gotta try the spicy margaritas 🌶 🍸. Great daily specials and the salsas are amazing!
Eaten here a few times now. We go with 3 young children an the staff is always nice and accommodating to are needs with the kids. Food is always great freshly made to order. For the people that complain it takes to long it is made as you order it every time. The real definition of fresh so wait an enjoy yourself
Hands down one of the most authentic and best Mexican Restaurants in town. The food is fresh, portions are perfect and the atmosphere is comfortable and clean. You will not be disappointed!
One of the best restaurants Ive ever been to, the owner is attentive and caring along with the staff. The Food is freshly made and decent prices. They also offer a gluten free menu which I adore. I highly recommend!
Dont waste your time, service was unacceptable, the waitress that ignored us, brought the wrong drinks, and gave us the wrong bill. The time to prepare the meals was excessive. We left the place hungry with the skimpy size meals. The lemon-aide was very good, but the chips and taco shells tasted like old grease.
I just love Carmelitas. The guacamole and chips are really good. I wish the rice portions were larger, a tiny scoop is never quite enough. Highly recommend this restaurant. I uploaded high resolution menu.
Great service, wonderful food. My new favorite place!
Authentic food, great atmosphere, and excellent staff. Theresa and her team go above and beyond to make sure you have a great dining experience!
Great great food! Huge portions! Great staff. Love the specials. The fish special on Fridays is so so good. The homemade chips yum yum!
ABSOLUTELY delicious!! Outstanding Mexican food!! Service was excellent!! The owner is so accommodating that she said shed make whatever I wanted!! Cant wait to go back!!!
First time at Carmelitas in Cicero, we had an appetizer .....excellent, Dinner was Chapultepec and Azteca, both where very fresh and great portions. nice atmosphere. Great service by Melissa always one step ahead. The owner Theresa stoped by our table to see if every thing was satisfactory,Great food , great experience we will be back
Great food. Even better service
Fabulous, authentic Mexican food. The corn tortillas are the BEST.
Manager talked to my group at our table after our meal. All food was made fresh, in house. It was delicious. Waitress was very kind and could not have been better!
Things started out poorly. Then the food came out. Authentic, mexican food. Was nice talking to the owner, and discussing her fresh not canned approach. You can tell the tortillas are home made, as well as the flan. I will definitely be coming back.
LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Delicious fresh authentic mexican food. I recommend the Tinga Nachos. They are sooo good. Owner and servers are always so kind and friendly. Its a real family oriented place. My two young children and I have been there twice and both times were fantastic. Good prices and good portions. We will be back again and again!
Food was bland and overpriced. Ordered the chicken enchiladas they were bland and not enough food for the price. The taco salad had no flavor and I could have made that at home. Best part of the experience was guacamole
Recently spent my birthday at Carmelitas and the service was great. We had yummy bean dip with chips and I got the Chapultepec, two chicken tinga tostadas. Delicious!
I thought I knew good mexican. Carmelitas proved me wrong. Delicious. Fresh. Awesome and 100 other food adjectives and that only describes the bean dip appetizer we started with. I will be back more than once and sometimes in secret
After reading all the great reviews I was excited to try it out......wow I was completely surprised definitely not what I was expecting. My daughter couldnt even eat her burrito because the flavor was horrible. What Mexican restaurant doesnt give free chips and salsa????
Star was based on the service. Our server was not helpful and rushed our dining experience. Made me feel as if I was holding her up.
Eating lunch this time in Carmelitas made me feel like I was eating my moms homemade meals in Mexico, it was that good. Real mexican cooking. I was happy the whole day. Sweet and delicious agua de horchata just like my hometown. And excellent service!
Went in with my girlfriend for lunch. Service was great. Everyone there is very friendly, The food was flavorful and fresh. Prices are fair. Much better than La Taqueria which occupied the location before.
Wonderful service, nice location. The food was good, a little dry.
Late last lunch...2pm..quiet time in restaurant.Everything made to order..all peppers roasted,sauces made from scratch,all taco shells,chips, refried beans etc.Last visit with friend had tacos, Mexican coffee, Mexican soup, breakfast sample of 2 eggs over friend shell, refried beans etc.Excellent food,great conversation with owner/chef.Previous visit...best fish tacos in the area !
Staff was super friendly but the 3 enchilada combo (beef, chicken, cheese) was, honestly... Kind of bland. Not bad in any way, but they could up their seasoning game. Might try them again though.
Just awesome food. The owner cooks your meal. Had a marinade steak dinner . You can make your own taco with the steak, rice and beans. Youll enjoy your meal
This place is soooooo awesome. the owners are nice and the food is phenomenal. they have great prices and decent portions. if you havent been here then u need to check it out
I absolutely love this place and am so glad it’s nearby. I’m from California and Carmelitas reminds me of home.Also the owner is the nicest person in the world!
My to go place in Central NY! Delicious food, great wait staff and wonderful owner who is always there to greet you with a smile. Def 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Great food, warm and delicious. Atmosphere very nice.
Cute little place, fresh ingredients was expecting more protein than received for the price we paid. Deserts are much smaller than expected for the price you pay.
Very nice beautiful little hidden gem. Service was great, the food was great, and the prices were quite fair. Wife and I had a wonderful date night.
The absolute best, authentic Mexican food in Syracuse! Highly recommend.
Love love love Carmelita’s!! Best Mexican food in the syracuse area. No question
I find their food to be authentic extremely good food good prices and a nice atmosphere. I find the owner to be extremely Pleasant friendly and accommodating. And staff are very friendly nice.
Best food in Cicero hands down. Perfect portions and great prices. They are celiac friendly and always treating us well. I love this place.
This is our favorite place for great Mexican food. We have always had a great experience at Carmelitas.
Had take out. The food was exceptional! The staff was very friendly. This my be our new Friday night dinner place.
Great eats and great service!
Not only is it the best authentic mexican restaurant in cny , but everything on the menu can be made completely gluten free!! You have to try it!!
The ambience is nice, but all our food was very bland, with not much substance (90% cheese). For that it did not feel like I got my money’s worth.
Love, love her food. I have never been disappointed all house made and very gluten free friendly.
Great food friendly staff only thing that I did not like was they dont have real margaritas beer and wine only
Excellent food, drinks and Mary, our server, was attentive and friendly!! Will be back again soon!
Very authentic Mexican...food is really good. Very clean inside plus great service... would highly recommend
Delicious food and great hospitality
This place is the worse imitation mexican food I have ever had I wouldnt suggest this to my dog this place dont even have queso there salsa taste like dogg food not impressed
Very Authentic mexican food! Very good and the owner really cares about her dishes and the customers
Excellent food, great atmosphere! Found a new place we will eat at often!
Food is delicious, can never go wrong with the chicken and cheese quesadilla! Great service.
Great authentic food and great service from multiple staff members Id rate a higher star if I could!
The food was good, one person seemed to be running the whole show. Im not dissapointed by that, just impressed!
Amazing. Nothing better. We drive over an hour to come here. The food is always amazing.
Amazing food and amazing people that work there.. There chipotle chicken quesadilla is amazing.. Highly reccomend ordering from Carmelitas
Atmosphere is great, the Waitstaff is outstanding, the owner is a sweetheart and the food is simple, fresh and executed to absolute perfection
The food is the best, the service is top notch. Now with a glass of wine or your favorite beer.
These were the best tacos Ive eaten in the Syracuse area
Fantastic Mexican food in Cicero. Love nothing elsein the area. Carmelitas is a MUST TRY. Will not disappoint.
Great meal. Loved the horchata and gluten free options!
Awesome sauce!! Just came from mexico very authentic and fresh food made everyday.
Food is fantastic, super friendly staff! My new fav Mexican spot!
Great service and good food! Prices were decent as well
Food was authentic Mexican and the service and atmosphere was relaxed.
First time there but certainly not the last. Couldnt be happier.
Great food. Good service. Will be going back soon.
Love it great food, gluten free, friendly service.
I really enjoyed the BYOB... build your own burrito. A nice big burrito.
Excellent, authentic food in a friendly environment. Love it!
The food was so good but the wait was kind of long I give 4 and a half
Really good Mexican food. Gluten free options as well.
Absolutely delicious authentic Mexican cuisine! Will definitely be back!!
Food was sooooo good! Great if you are looking for gluten free!!
Great authentic Mexican restaurant! Friendly service and great food!
Friendly service fresh homemade tacos well worth a visit
Awesome food I plan on going back many more times
Food was very good.. loved the pita chips
Owner seem to almost check on each table when ever I have been there. They are very acomendating.
Good Mexican food. Try the nachos. They are amazing
Locally owned authentic Mexican restaurant with excellent food!
Absolutely wonderful people and delicious food.
Great food, staff, and eating experience.
My new favorite spot! Food is amazing.
Great food and wonderful owner!!! God bless!
Very good food loved the chicken &waffles
Food was great. Service was fabulous
Love this place. Nice people and good food.
Great food and friendly staff.
Best authentic mexican food
Authentic food and friendly service.
Great Mexican food gluten free
Good food and comfortable dining.
Great food and supper staff
Food was delicious
Absolutely beautiful service and food
Amazing people, amazing food!
Hi guys i love you so munch
Best gluten free selections
Great place to come and eat
Awesome food, FRESH!
Such a nice owner
Mmm Chicken Quesadilla
Good food
Amazing food and service
Amazing GF options!
Food and service as always.
Not crazy about the food.
The best!
Tasty!
Awesome!!
It was very good 😊
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Great value
Only the best here!!!
AWESOME
Bland
Great food
Yum
Food is good
Awesome food
It is not real Mexican food, it is the second time that I have been a disappointment, its staff does not speak Spanish, not fresh walmart tortillas, someone knows of a real Mexican restaurant everyone who has gone is too Americanized, you are supposed to go to a Mexican restaurant to eat non-American Mexican food 👎🏼
Total reviews rating 4.4
162 Reviews for Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-13Loved the ambiance, quick service, cultured food, fast service and the dessert was the most tasteful I’ve ever tasted.Highly recommended 👍I came with my family members and everyone ordered different meals. Surprisingly each member was content. Highly recommended 😊🙏
Review №2
2021-09-25I just got back from a fantastic Mexican dinner. The chicken enchiladas were so fresh and the flavors were great. The margarita was one of the best I’ve ever had, and the flan for dessert was made perfectly. The flavors for the enchiladas and the flan were wonderful. Definitely going back.
Review №3
2022-06-29Looking for a new restaurant in the area. I read some of the reviews and thought it would be a good experience. You have lived in California and New Mexico and I would consider myself a very good Mexican cook, of all types. Ill have to say it was a nice restaurant inside and the help was very good. But the chicken enchiladas that my wife and I had were very bad. The chunky tomato sauce salsa that was on there really did not taste like anything I would expect. Had to wind up going to scoops for ice cream to end on a higher note.and have something enjoyable for dinner.I hate to give it such a low review because I love, love Mexican food and so does my family. I could not recommend this place to anybody. Very unfortunate, I do not mean ill by this review but it was not inexpensive and the food was not good. . Good luck going forward.
Review №4
2022-04-06Fantastic experience at Carmelita’s. Food was great and our server Kim was excellent. Really enjoyed the authentic food and fresh spices. Complimentary tortilla chips and salsa were amazing. Entree had great flavor and the house margarita was perfect. I definitely recommend this place.
Review №5
2022-03-11My favorite place for Mexican food. In my opinion the best in our area. Delicious fresh food. Lots of gluten free options. Cant wait to try the new Thursday evening taco flights special! Flourless chocolate cake is amazing, especially with a nice glass of red wine.If you enjoy Mexican food this place is a must try!
Review №6
2021-06-01Excellent food, staff, and service!! Had a really great time! Ashamed I didnt find this place sooner. Definitely a hidden gem you wont be disappointed. Owner is fantastic and genuine! Thank you again for a wonderful experience and accommodations.
Review №7
2021-05-15Hands down the most delicious spicy margarita I have had! I was seriously blown away by the layers of flavor and heat. The food was fresh and tasty. The service was great and I really felt welcomed, like I was a guest at a dinner party, really. This was especially nice because it was Cinco de Mayo and the were super busy but everyone was so awesome and attentive.Definitely going back again.
Review №8
2019-10-19Lovely little hole in the wall. Friendly service. Nice flavors. Got the guacamole appetizer, obviously homemade chips, on the thick side (which I like). We got taquitos, bean and cheese burritos, and a variety plate of enchiladas (Chile chicken was our favorite). Would come again!
Review №9
2022-03-28Amazing food and you can get everything gluten free! They are great with dietary stuff. Took a menu and will be back.
Review №10
2021-12-26Wonderful food and even better people. The food. Holy God just go and eat it everything is amazing and on the upside for Gluten free folks everything is gluten free!! Theresa and her staff are absolutely amazing cant wait to go back for another visit!