Mexican food that's been consistently great for years! Been visiting this place long enough to make it in their wall Not on purpose but it's definitely a perk growing up in the area. Service was attentive and quick. Food was hot and delicious! Horchata was SOOO GOOD i can't recommend enough!! You will definitely be satisfied! Restaurant feels so homey like you could stick around for a while if you really wanted too. read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

I've made so many trips to takeout breakfast, lunch and dinner and never once disappointed with the quality of my meals. The food is simply amazing. Carmelo's is is very modest in size and decor but who care since the super power is in the kitchen. They have some of the best fajita beef enchiladas I've ever had. The meat is flavorful and tender and the gravy is incredible. Their charro beans or refried with rice completes the meal leaving you very satisfied. You can expect a warm greeting from the staff and attention to details to ensure your order is just as you requested. There are so many more visits to Carmelo's Mexican Grill in my very near future. read more

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There is no shortage of Tex-Mex options in Sugar Land, but few are as popular or locally revered as Carmelo's Mexican Grill. They have been the go-to place for many for quite some time, offering a myriad of comfort food options at affordable prices. The place is small enough to feel like a dive, but has enough seating to accommodate large groups. The vibe is sort of like a Tex-Mex diner, albeit with hordes of cultural knickknacks adorning their ceilings and walls. The bathrooms are clean and the casual atmosphere is a win. Whether it's a big pile of nachos, wet burritos, and some very tasty enchiladas, Carmelo's excels in this arena. They also serve a mean carne guisada, solid tacos al carbon, and even offer a weekend menudo special. The fajitas are always a draw, but I would aim for the enchiladas verdes or mole. I'm a sucker for the massive burritos and crispy chimichangas + flautas, and will occasionally consider their overly oily queso flameado with chorizo. I personally think lunch or weekend brunch is the best time to be here, but dinner is always an option as well. Apart from the food, the best part of the experience is the staff. They're friendly, bilingual (Spanish and English), and very attentive. Parking is plentiful and I've never had to wait to get a table. My recommendation? Find some time to feast with a fun group and rock one of the gumballs (#1) for dessert. ___________ (#1) Yes, a legitimate gumball machine. When was the last time you saw one of those? read more

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We ordered takeout and tried the quesadillas and a burrito. Both were huge, generously filled, and loaded with cheese. They do a really good job with hearty Mexican comfort food. The portions are generous, the flavors are satisfying! read more

Been coming here for about 15 years of their 18 years in existence. Cozy place with consistently good food and friendly service. They are building a much bigger restaurant in the same parking lot that will, hopefully, open by year's end. read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - 3-Enchilada fajita beef plate - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Absolutely loved this small Tex mex cantina! The service was great and the food was delicious! We ordered the queso, chicken enchilada and Monterey fajitas. The enchilada and fajitas were highlights! The sauce on the enchilada (ranchero) was so delicious and the fajita portions were plentiful! Highly recommend and can't wait to be back! Such a cute spot! read more

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The service was perfect. The iced tea was big and delicious. I ordered Menudo and loved it. We will definitely be back. I loved the fiesta decorations. read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Great service and good food. The lunch menu Beef fajita plate with a crunchy ground beef taco and a cheese enchilada with refried beans and rice was pretty good. The only problem I had with it was portion size... there was 3 small pieces of beef fajita on the plate, the cheese enchilada was good, but not great. My wife enjoyed her tortilla soup but it wasn't her favorite, there was an upcharge for chicken. 4 stars. read more

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The vibe here felt really cozy, and the food tasted homemade AND healthy. The food here was less oily than I'm used to which was a nice surprise, and the ingredients looked and tasted fresh. The service was fast and friendly too. I felt like I was eating at a friend's family restaurant with how everything was set up here! read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Been wanting to try Carmelo's Mexican Grill. Decided to order takeout. The portion size was decent. Shrimp enchiladas overall was ok. I've had better at other restaurants in the past. Also the rice was a bit dry. I really enjoyed the refried beans though! Worth trying this place once; might go back to try a different dish in the far future. read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Shrimp enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

One of our favorite Mexican stops for a great breakfast and lunch!!! Fresh food every time with homemade flour tortillas!! Staff is like family! Super clean bathrooms! Forgot to take pictures of our food lol read more

09/2/2025 I recently visited Carmelo's with my mom, and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The drink we ordered tasted like tap water, and while dining, we overheard staff making negative comments about us in Spanish. My mom speaks Spanish and clearly understood they were speaking about us simply for asking for a few extra items. This was unprofessional and made us feel very uncomfortable. We paid for our meal and left early. Sadly, we did not feel valued as customers and will not be returning. read more

Good: always excellent Service 10+ Ambiance: 7 but they are moving to a better place. read more

Came here for my mother in laws bday! They allowed a large group (we were 10 people). Tons of veggie options, everyone's food was phenomenal and the staff was amazing too. Overall a 10/10 experience. read more

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Always a great service and awesome food/love there chips with there homemade salsa and queso,they are building bigger right next door. Don't miss out on this restaurant and please try them out while they're transforming into there new location next door. read more

Food was good. Service was fine too. A large menu with plenty of options. Fast service and

Carmelos is my favorite lunch spot for clean food! Fresh ingredients, clean food and amazing service. This place feels homey and comfortable as the employees remember your face and get to know you. I love this restaurant and appreciate so many aspects of the business ran here. My specific details I ask for in my meals are never scoffed or done any less than amazingly! Safe to say money is well spent at this place, especially if you appreciate service and quality clean ingredients and people! Oh! And if you like a spicer sauce ask for the orange bottle. read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Chips and salsa. Sweet tea - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Food was great and service was too. Prices were very reasonable. We will definitely be back!

I'm always searching for good authentic Mexican food. I recently found this family owned establishment and must say I'm very happy. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. She checks on us frequently to make sure everything is good. We each got a plate and they are big enough to share. The carne guisada was delicious and tasted like it was homemade. The flautas are nice and crunchy with tender chicken inside. The rice is fluffy and seasoned well. Everything was great and we will be coming again. Wish we found this restaurant sooner. Highly recommend. read more

Food is delicious, they have breakfast plates and tacos, all taste amazing. On weekends they have menudo. They provide breakfast lunch, dinner. Staff is friendly and professional. Prices are reasonable. The Owner tends to be present most times making sure all his customers are happy! read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

I don't typically leave reviews but me and my friend came to Carmelo's an hour or so before close and still received thee BEST service we have had in a while. We are from San Antonio so the standards for Mexican food is high and this did not disappoint. The waitress was soooooo kind & attentive, literally amazing, gave us 3 fresh chips & queso. The atmosphere felt like you were in someone's house who loved you. The food was delicious & portions are generous. (The pictures do NOT do it justice, we were knuckles deep already). We got enchiladas verde (9/10), chicken flautas (17/10), fajita tacos (8/10), beef quesadillas (13/10), rice (12/10), chips n salsa (20/10). My only regret is we tipped like 26% but we really shoulda tipped the 30% because for the service to be that great 20 minutes to close....spectacular. Also their water was good & that may seem small but I don't play about my water. Anyways I'll be back! read more

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Neighborhood family operated Tex-Mex shack. My brother and I stopped by for lunch. Lunch started with free chips and salsa which were very good. He went with the ranchero chicken enchilada/bean chalupa combo plate. I did the ground beef Chile relieno combo plate. Rice and refied bean came with the combos. Both plates were delicious. My brother said the foods were not too salty which he appreciated. Prices were reasonable and table service was excellent. This shack gets full during lunch hours. We wouldn't mind returning to try other dishes. read more

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This restaurant has been here 18 years and I never knew that. It is authentic Mexican food and margaritas with a local vibe inside. I think the food is great. read more

Cute hole in the wall Tex Mex place in old Sugar Land. You can easily drive right by it. My mom suggested it as a casual family run place. We were served chips and salsa upon sitting down (my parents requested the green salsa with tomatillo and jalapeno). I preferred the red salsa. We decided to all share to try a bunch of stuff. My favorite was the shrimp enchiladas. Great sauce and a fair amount of shrimp. The beef enchilada was alright. Good amount of beef but I prefer more cheese and didn't love the sauce. The taco salad was a bit of a letdown. It was fine, not exciting. Decent amount of meat but with "fajita beef" I was expecting bigger pieces of meat rather than chopped up. My mom however appreciated the chopped aspect, easier to eat. The service was excellent, refilling the chips and drinks before they even got empty. Total cost was under $50, all three of us left stuffed. read more

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Really amazing food. The staffs are cheerful and turns out they are family owned. Their fajitas are really really amazing. My new favorite in the area. read more

Great food! Homey feel! Nice customer service. It will be easier to get to once construction is finished on 90.

Great MX food! We often pick up some home-cooked enchiladas on the way home from work. Lots of traffic, but it's worth it Also out on the weekends to get a good traditional Tex-Mex breakfast. Great service, pleasant environment. Good size portions, and I particularly like their picante sauce. That can often make it or break it for a Tex-Mex restaurant. Lots of construction on Highway 90 but it's well worth the stop read more

We love coming to Carmelo's! After 3 years in Sugar Land we finally found this lovely little gem hidden in a strip mall with a lot of construction going on. The inside is perfect -- fast easy service and we've never encountered a wait around dinner rush hours the 5 times we've been. I particularly like the tacos Al pastor -- my favorite kind of seasoning and flavor. Its like Mexican shawarma! It's so good even my picky eating kids love it. Flavor without overkill on the spice and chiles. My wife loves the Mole Enchiladas, and we both always have the watermelon margs, which are well flavored and not shy on the tequila. Big fan of this place and the whole team -- highly recommend! read more

Stop by for a quick bite on the road for business. Great small business atmosphere, staff and good authentic Mexican food. read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Lunch fajita taco and taquitos. - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

I stop in here at least 2 to 3 times a month for Breakfast, Lunch, or Supper, and have been for years. I love their Breakfast options, and the various Tex-Mex Combo options they have. It's always good, fairly priced, and the service is great. read more

I stopped here today, and I will never ever eat there again. The food was nasty. I prefer Los Tio's.

Food was good and decently priced. The service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was very relaxed, and a homey/family vibe. Loved it and will come again! read more

Amazing food and service. I've been going here since it first opened. The owners are great people.

We have been eating Carmelo's for years. One of the best Tex mex spots. The spicy fajitas hit the spot every time. Staff is super friendly and great and always accommodating! read more

Stopped by this little cute place for the first time because my husband and I were in the area. I got the green enchiladas 8/10 and my husband got the fajita taco plate 9/10. We are definitely coming back again for the delicious food! read more

The food that you get for the price is amazing and well worth it. The burritos are HUGE and really fill you up. They don't have thaaat much meat but it does have rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and lettuce. You can also opt to get cheese on it as well. They give you free chips and salsa. Our waitress was very attentive; she did a great job. The atmosphere is casual. Overall would recommend and come back again. read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Burrito, taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

This place is constantly on my mind, and my mind is already quite a cluttered mess at times. Carmelo's is truly everything you want in a Tex-mex spot. I've had their breakfast tacos, mixed meats quesadilla, horchata, and margs...I would reccommend these all 100% to a friend. Not very pricey, solid & classic taste, well flavored, and a very vibrant, cultural atmosphere. Their quesadillas were definitely a stand out, loved the cheese they mixed with the meet and it had this delightful bite!! Pairs great with their house made guac. My only complaint is for the price, I've had quesadillas that were way cheaper and much bigger. They cut up their quesadillas here into small pieces. Also the beef could've been a bit more seasoned. Their margs and horchata are delicious and sweet. I prepared myself for the sugar for sure. Would love to return. read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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I can't recommend this place enough! I've been coming to Carmelo's for over 10 years, and the service and food always exceed expectations. From breakfast to lunch, the food is consistently delicious, paired with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home!! read more

Great place. Friendly folks, family atmosphere. Green chicken enchiladas are fantastic.

This is a family owned business that I have been going to for a long time. It's a small place but has a great atmosphere and even better food. I am always treated very well. I have had the tacos Al carbon many times, flautas, beef nachos, quesadillas, tortilla soup, and much more. Today I decided to get some breakfast tacos, barbacoa, carne guisada, and a Carmelos mucho grande burrito. Everything was super good. Tortillas are homemade too! I couldn't eat it all, I shared with my family but I did take bites of each and it was well worth the calories. If you live in the area please give this place a try and who knows, it may be your go to spot for Mexican food. Buen Provecho! read more

Carmelo's Mexican Grill - Carmelo's mucho grande burrito - Mexican Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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