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    Carmen's Mexican Cafe

    3.9 (61 reviews)
    InexpensiveTex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Texas law on mandatory tips
    Stephanie E.

    They now charge mandatory tips on to go orders with not telling you. You do not even see it until you pay. Bad Business!!!

    Ashley S.

    Came here with my coworker for lunch and we were seated immediately. The customer service was amazing and our waitress was very attentive. I ordered the lunch beef taco and it comes with rice and beans. I added a shredded chicken taco and side of pico. The tacos came out fast and were delicious! I also ordered a small guacamole for the table and you could taste the freshness of it. This was a very enjoyable meal and I will be sure to come back to try other items on their menu.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Jo Ann C.

    The huevos rancheros were delish and the flour tortillas are made in house! Our server was courteous and brought our food to us pretty quickly! I enjoyed the variety of music!

    Tacos Al pastor
    Troy P.

    Great little Mexican restaurant in the industrial district. As soon as you walk in you are met with very friendly staff and quick service. The dining room is small but well appointed. The food is always quite flavorful and served hot and fresh.

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    Just_Julia O.

    The foods is always good.. staff are very nice and welcoming. It's crowded all the time. I had menudo and the Mr huevos rancheros.

    a table full of food

    food was amazing, the salsa had great taste a lil spicy tho. We both got omelets and a short stack of pancakes, both really good!

    Mom had the Menudo & she loved it..  She also liked the patas de marrano in the menudo.
    Anna P.

    First time trying this place & was very impressed not only with how attentive the waiter Manuel & the waitress attended us but also every other waitress that would pass by our table. Service is a A+, and the Food is Also a A+. You can't hardly ever find a place that has homemade flour tortillas anymore so it makes the food that much more tasty when you have them to compliment good tasting food. I had the pleasure of meeting Carmen she is such a Sweet Lady as well as all her Awesome staff! I will be recommending family & friends here. the only down side to this lil jewel of a restaurant is, that they close at 2 or 2:30pm everyday! Bummer! See ya soon!! GAVE ONLY 4 STARS ONLY BECAUSE THEY CLOSE TO EARLY!

    Chilaquiles rojo
    Java S.

    I don't see how this place has 3 1/2 stars. Carmen's is always good and it reminds me of my home. This is as authentic Mexican breakfast I've tried around here in Dallas. The tortillas taste just like my grandma makes from hand. I recommend always getting a breakfast taco or two along side your meal. I always get the chilaquiles rojo or verde and it's always good. The staff be busting they butts and hustling. The managers as well as the waitresses make rounds pretty often to check on things. Very friendly staff always

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    Delicious food, nice restaurant, nice environment, the parking was good with a lot of parking, there serves was great as well

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    Best customer service I've had in a very long time! Everyone was so friendly and attentive! Their salsa is delish.

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    Hole in the wall but pretty amazing food. Ask for chips and salsa. Huevos rancheros are decent.

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    Shitty service, the waitresses can be rude. The menus aren't specific. The space is the worst. So small and squished. And its loud.

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    I came here for my birthday dinner with a couple of friends and overall had a really great…read moreexperience. A few important notes though: this place is SUPER loud, especially upstairs, so if you are trying to take your older parents somewhere for a nice dinner where you can actually catch up and have a conversation, this might not be the spot. Also, avoid the upstairs dining room if anyone has mobility issues. The stairs are a little sketchy in that dark space because you basically have to TRUST there is another stair step in front of you even though you can't see it. And a heads up, do not wander into the wrong bathroom upstairs like my husband did because the "men's" and "ladies" signs upstairs are also nearly impossible to read in the dark! But honestly, those are really my only complaints... The service and food were both very good. We had a couple of ordering fumbles. We got the regular queso, and then immediately watched another table get the tableside flaming queso and we were seriously bummed. Like, really bummed. That is definitely what I will be ordering next time. The chips and smoky salsa were excellent!! - and I always appreciate when everyone gets their own little portion of salsa so everyone can double dip without feeling like a heathen. I ordered the wagyu fajitas (the half portion), and it was still easily enough food for two people. I will say the meat was more like a filet mignon texture and less like the flavorful fajita meat I was expecting. My friend's pork fajitas were actually much better and had more flavor. When the manager stopped by to check on us, I had to announce my own birthday because apparently my friends were not going to help me out with that (some friends, huh?). They brought out a complimentary sopapilla cheesecake with a candle, which was a very nice touch. All in all, I loved the place and totally understand the hype. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time. There is valet parking, but we found easy parking across the street. I cannot wait to come back and try that flaming queso!

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    A very cool vibe
    A very cool vibe
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    Beet salad- served with grapefruit slices- turns out, I am not a fan of beets
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    Bright, Cozy & Relaxing Ambience at lunchtime! (December, 2022)
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