Family-owned Mexican joint offering up classic fare in a basic, no-frills environment. Based on 378 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
4937 Diane Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: (858) 292-6018
Website: http://www.carmensmexican.com/
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
L Salmond
We were looking for an inexpensive casual place to eat near our hotel. We saw this place online and thought it was worth a try. We couldn’t have chosen better! We had our daughter and her 2 little kids with us. The place isn’t fancy at all, but it was clean. We ordered chicken fajitas with no cheese or sour cream for my daughter, due to her dairy allergy, chicken nachos for her kids to share, my husband ordered a Pollo asada chimichanga and I ordered a carne asada tostada. We were all very happy with our food. There were quite a few return customers coming and going with take out, as well as some eating there like we did. It is a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, no frills, but the food is great for a good price, from $10-$12 each, and that’s all we cared about!
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Steve Gonzales
I used to frequent Carmen’s at their original location. The food was always wonderful and fresh. The family that owns it is the best and still are
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duff fudd
This place is great. Victor is the main cook. If you order something, then be patient because it will taste great when it is served. Flavorful and not greasy. The salsa is excellent!
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Taneka Major
The service was not spectacular. The food looked better than it tasted. The pictures shown doesn’t look nearly what you are served. My advise if you want anything other than rolled tacos is to go elsewhere just not here.
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Lisseth Villa (liz)
First time here. Carne asada fries were perfect overall. Good amount of everything. Good taste on the Guacamole. I’m satisfied! will recommend and will come again. Thank you!
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Anna Miller
For the price, this is the best food you can get. Yes, the guy taking the order is a little awkward. He’s nice when you get to know him. This is a hole in the wall shop with good food and nice guys who run it.
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cheryl glaser
Great little Mexican restaurant. Carmen’s has been around for ever, not always at this location. Love the polo burrito so good.
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Matthew Fox
Carne asada burrito was really good. Fresh and tasty ingredients, perfectly toasted tortilla wrap and very tasty!
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L L
The published hour is 10am to….
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Jeanine Denise
I ordered rolled beef tacos with guacamole. They were very tasty. I would definitely come and order those again. My fiancé got a fish burrito and it was just ok. They didn’t have limes or lemons. My son got a grilled chicken quesadilla. It was good but very greasy. He needed lots of napkins. The service could have a little better welcoming skills and the atmosphere would be nicer with some music. It was very quiet.
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