CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT – Mexican
Old County Road 54 in New Port Richey has held this Mexican dining room since 2008, when Jose and Karla Salazar bought in after Jose worked his way up from busser to manager. It belongs to a Tampa Bay family operation running since 1983, and the kitchen still makes salsa and tortillas in house. Order tacos al carbon, camarones from the taqueria list, enchiladas verdes or banderas, chiles rellenos, or fajitas for the table. Chips and salsa arrive complimentary with dine-in entrees, refills included. Finish with fried ice cream, sopapillas or a cheesecake burrito. Lunch prices run weekdays until four.
8526 OLD CR 54, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, 34653 727-376-4800 https://www.carmelitas.net/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT in New Port Richey has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Rice and Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT in New Port Richey has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT in New Port Richey has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Tacos, Guacamole and Chili Bean Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT in New Port Richey has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Street Tacos and Cheese Quesadillas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT in New Port Richey has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Topo Chico Mineral Water and Queso Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT in New Port Richey has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Topo Chico Mineral Water, Queso Dip and Coca-Cola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT in New Port Richey has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Rice and Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT in New Port Richey has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Chili Bean Dip and Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Nachos Con Carne | 48.2 g | 87.7 g |
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Botanas | 54.4 g | 65.9 g |
| Sopa De Tortilla | 53.4 g | 63.2 g |
| Appetizer Combo | 33.4 g | 53.3 g |
| Fajita Nachos | 104.6 g | 43 g |
| Del Rey Burrito | 38.8 g | 41.5 g |
| Tacos Al Carbon | 119.5 g | 41.4 g |
| Tostada Nachos | 68.2 g | 33 g |
| Chicken Enchiladas | 30.3 g | 29.1 g |
| Carne Asada Street Tacos | 0 g | 19.6 g |
| Cheese Quesadillas | 15.4 g | 18.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Nachos Con Carne - $14.99: Toasted tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, blend of cheeses, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, sour cream, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Bean Dip - $7.99: Homemade chili and yellow queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada Nachos - $8.99: Crunchy tostada shell halves, melted cheese, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, mild salsa, sour cream, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botanas - $8.99: Tortilla chips, refried beans, chorizo, melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadillas - $11.49: Three grilled flour or corn tortillas, melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taquitos - $10.99: Seasoned chicken and cheese in flour or corn tortillas, sour cream, guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $8.99: Six jalapenos filled with cheddar or cream cheese, battered and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Nachos - $16.99: Tortilla chips, white or yellow queso, tomatoes, grilled onions & peppers, black olives, green onions, sour cream, guacamole, steak or chicken Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appetizer Combo - $12.49: Quesadillas, taquitos, jalapeno poppers, boneless chicken wings, lettuce, black olives, sour cream, guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $6.99: Haas Avocados, tomato, white onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Dip - $5.99: White or yellow cheese dip Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
Soups and Salads
- Sopa De Tortilla - $11.99: Tortilla strips, rice, corn, chicken, Monterrey Jack cheese, avocado, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo - $12.99: Tripe, hominy, homemade tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Chili - $8.49: Pinto beans, seasoned ground beef, sprinkled cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $12.99: Ground beef or chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, cheese, crushed chips, sour cream, flour shell Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $14.49: Tomatoes, avocado, corn, black beans, romaine lettuce, lime, cilantro, red onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tacos - $14.49: Three flour or corn tortillas, ground beef, shredded beef or chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $17.99: Three grilled tilapia tacos, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos Al Carbon - $17.99: Three homemade flour tortillas, grilled chicken or steak, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Street Tacos - $16.49: Three corn tortillas, cilantro, onion, lime, jalapeno avocado crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Enchiladas - $14.99: Three corn tortillas, shredded chicken, sour cream sauce, melted cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $14.49: Flour tortilla, cheese, beef or chicken, special sauce, sour cream, olive Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas - $19.99: Grilled onions and bell peppers, chicken or steak, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Del Rey Burrito - $14.49: Ground beef or chicken, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, ranchero sauce, sour cream, olive Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chiles Rellenos - $16.49: Two chile poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, egg batter, ranchero sauce, Monterey jack cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamales - $14.99: Three homemade pork tamales in corn husk Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $4.49 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bag of Chips - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coca-Cola - $2.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Jarritos - $3.49
- Topo Chico Mineral Water - $3.49 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Fried Ice Cream - $8.99: Vanilla ice cream, granola, whipped cream, caramel, sprinkles, edible flour shell Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caramel Flan - $5.99: Mexican custard, caramel, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sopapillas - $9.49: Puffy pastry, cinnamon, sugar, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Churros - $6.99: Fried dough, cinnamon, sugar, caramel or chocolate dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
- Is CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Rice and Avocado Salad.
- What can I eat at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole, Rice and Avocado Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Rice.
- Is CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT?
- Nachos Con Carne, at roughly 87.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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