Carmelita’s - Dana Point

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34255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629

Carmelitas Taqueria & Grill is a vibrant Mexican restaurant located in Dana Point, CA, offering a delightful culinary experience with handcrafted cocktails and signature margaritas made from organic local produce. Their menu features a variety of street tacos and crispy tacos, including special Taco Tuesday deals for dine-in customers. With a commitment to guest satisfaction, Carmelitas provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for patrons to enjoy their delicious food and drinks.

With a team led by Executive Chef Santos Cortes, Carmelitas is known for its traditional Mexican breakfast offerings, served on weekends along with mimosas and specialty cocktails. Their happy hour menu offers select deals on appetizers, snacks, and cocktails, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch, a vibrant happy hour, or a satisfying breakfast, Carmelitas Taqueria & Grill is the perfect destination for Mexican cuisine in Dana Point.

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Brad J.
12/6/2025

We keep "rediscovering" Carmelita's in DP, and every time we go back we're reminded why we love it. The food is consistently amazing and incredibly fresh. The staff is pleasantly attentive, and...

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MaDonna W.
9/13/2025

I absolutely love the Carmelita's in Laguna Beach, however, I think I love this Carmelita and Dana point even more! The food is so fresh and delicious. Your basket of chips comes out with one of...

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Heather R.
7/12/2025

Carmelita's has a few locations. This location has both indoor and outdoor seating, and is loud enough to bring younger ones (though note there is not a kid's menu...but dishes are large enough to...

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Janna C.
12/3/2025

WOW. I can't believe it took us so long to try this! Delicious food. It is small so be prepared if you want an indoor table, plenty of outdoor tables with some heaters. We lucked out and they had...

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Debbie M.
11/28/2025

food was good kept having to wave the server maybe she was new. The food took a long time to come out.

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