The good: decent portions, okay prices…read more The bad: 1. the carne asada was not seasoned and didn't taste very fresh, had a boiled flavor (?). 2. I asked for potatoes in my steak burrito... I imagined I'd get crispy breakfast potatoes.. but they were unsalted boiled mushy potatoes. 3. Even the salsas tasted like they had no salt. None of the food was seasoned or even spicy. I think I used half the salt shaker to add salt to my food. I want this place to get better because I want a non-corporate Mexican restaurant near me, but this place was disappointing.

As soon as we came in lady greeted us but had a face like she didn't want to be there! We ordered…read morechilaquiles and menudo, they had no coffee?!?? It's a breakfast place so I thought they would so had to go next door to get one, I was asked what type of chilaquiles and I said green and she asked if jalapeños or tomatillo which I've never heard off!! I didn't want sour not just jalapeño spicy! So let's see I ended up saying jalapeño Menudo came out and looked very thick but tasted good, but..... yes a but!!!! It's can menudo and I can see it because meat is super hard and the grano is hard to!!! Disappointing my chilaquiles looked good but were disappointing!!! No flavor!!! And chips were not crunchy nor wet enough, they were hard to chew! I dislike when I come eat at a new place and get so disappointed and more when it's my breakfast!!! You just ruined my day!! Ambiance just chill , but her vibe was not friendly or welcoming Spent!!$$$ to be disappointed and didn't even eat but 3x bites

Why 5 stars? Because the food is excellent, but the price is even more excellenter…read more --- --- --- On a quest to eventually try every Tex-Mex restaurant in the Greater Houston area, Carmelitas has avoided me for far too long. I'm not in Downtown Conroe often, but on this specific day, I was actually in the area for jury duty. So this was my morning: -Show up to the courthouse, assuming I would be sent home within minutes. -Hearing my name called 7th in a room of about 200 people. -Moving to the official jury selection room with 30 people. -Being chosen for the 6 person jury. -Hearing the opening statements from both sides. -Breaking for lunch and walking to Carmelitas. What a day, right? But onto the food: When I initially walked in, I was told I could take part in the lunch buffet for $13. They showed me what it consisted of, and while it was tempting, I really just wanted to order fajitas, and fajitas were not amongst the many options in the buffet. I also ordered some chips and queso, mostly so that I could throw some queso in with my fajitas. I was really surprised how much I liked it. The fajitas didn't come out sizzling, and this was a very small operation, so I just kind of figured it would be "fine," but unremarkable. But here's the reality: it was all really good and there was a LOT of fajita meat on the plate. My three tortillas were all absolutely stuffed. And the fajitas were only $17.99. If you go to some of the bigger chains, the price will be 2x that at minimum and you're definitely getting a lot less meat. Another nice touch was that the pico and cheese came in an edible soft taco casing, that was actually awesome to not only hold said items, but also to eat. I definitely plan to return with my wife and can't recommend Carmelitas enough!

Familia owned and operated! Near the courthouses in downtown Conroe. Local classic! Carmelita…read morethe proprietor has been at it for 27 years. Love this real homemade Mexican food! Simple relaxed seating and quick service.

Everything was so good as always! Customer service was great! I've been coming here for years and…read morewill always be a returning customer

The decor is what you would expect from a Tex mex restaurant around here. The service was great,…read morenever an empty drink. I don't see fried avocados much, but definitely do indulge when I see one on the menu. It came with a tiny cup of queso, and was really delicious. Plenty of leftovers. Most everyone else got some form of nachos. The chips seemed overcooked. I'll go back if the in laws want to, but probably wouldn't pick this place on my own.

Surprisingly good food along a little strip center near Conroe High School…read moreThe spicy Verdi sauce for the chips is worth the visit all by itself. Service was fast and friendly. Mole sauce was very complex and flavorful

This local, family-owned restaurant is truly amazing! The food, drinks, and company are always…read morefantastic. They're constantly coming up with delicious specials, so there's always something new and yummy to try. I honestly have never had anything here that wasn't absolutely delicious. If you haven't tried it yet, you definitely need to! A must-try!

Girlfriend and I go here a couple times a month for a weekend dinner and drinks…read more The chips are decent and the red salsa lacks spice but not flavor. The portions for combo plates are nice and are of great taste. The service is amazing from every operation. The bartender makes it a personal experience, the servers are attentive, and everyone works as a team. The mural on the main dinning room wall is mesmerizing and adds so much value to the experience. Not the fanciest place in the world but has amazing margaritas, good food, and a great vibe.

Unfortunately, our experience at Margarita's in Conroe was not a good one, and I don't think we…read morewould go back. The environment just wasn't for me. The restaurant felt very dirty and outdated, which made it difficult to enjoy the experience from the start. I ordered the stuffed avocado with fajita beef, and I only took about two bites. The avocado was a very bright/neon green, and the beef was mostly fatty pieces rather than the tender fajita meat I was expecting. The outside crust was also burnt, and the avocado itself was surprisingly small--smaller than the palm of my hand. My boyfriend ordered the chimichanga. The meat was very chewy and, overall, it felt like the food wasn't very fresh and may have been sitting out for a while. The meat was seasoned well, but unfortunately, it was still mostly chewy and fatty pieces. Overall, there were a few things that were seasoned well, but the quality and freshness of the food were a major disappointment. Combined with the outdated and unclean-feeling environment, this just wasn't a restaurant we enjoyed. We wouldn't go back.

I visited here after hearing they are supposed to be pretty good. I sat in the bar area since I…read morewas dining alone. This is an older building, but I'm not sure how long they have been here. In summary, I was not really impressed with my meal, but this is a super casual place and the prices are right. I started off with their house small frozen margarita. If you just need a basic one, this will do. It's nothing fancy. For comparison, their fresh margaritas start at $12 currently. Their salsa is served at room temp and you receive both a green and a red one. The red one was my fav. It was also the spicier of the two. I ordered their beef fajitas for one which is only $20. Let's see how it compared to my favorite in town which is much more expensive. Beef fajitas- these are your basic beef fajitas with store-bought tortillas. The sizzling skillet comes with 2 types of grilled onions, tomato, and grilled bell pepper slices. The beef is tender, I'll give them that, but the quality is low. You receive a lot of Pico de Gallo, not much guacamole, and an avg amount of rice and beans. The grilled onions were not grilled very long at all. I noticed a couple of the slices of beef were not cut against the grain, so they were a bit more chewy. Overall, service was average. They never asked me if I wanted a 2nd margarita until after I sat around for 10 mins and then even asked for the check. By then, its way too late to ask a customer if they want a 2nd drink, I guess that's how low key they are. At the end of the meal my glass of water was nearly empty too, but no server was to be found at the bar. In fact, they didn't really even man the bar most of the time with the 4 customers sitting there, including me.

Great chips & salsa, both served warm, CHECK Great portions…read more CHECK REALLY great service. CHECK Good prices. CHECK BOMB charros. CHECK Clean festive restaurant. CHECK Well, those are the critical check boxes. So good returned the following day for lunch. Hmm.... Might come back tomorrow. Too. This chill little place located just north of woodlands pkwy. Give em at least a try if you haven't! You'll prolly be back...

I've tried this restaurant about 4 times now. The customer service is great; friendly staff, and…read morespeedy service. The restaurant is spacious and overall clean. Although those things are great! I have to agree with some of the other reviews about the quality of the food. I can't quite figure out what it is but something is missing. The beans are always stiff and dry which can easily be seen from the picture. I've had creamier refried beans at other establishments so I know it's possible to achieve. The chicken seems dry and the rice lacks flavor. All of these aspects give the impression that the food is low quality. You can slap tons of sauce and cheese on top but it can't make up for what the other components are lacking. I really wanted this to be our go to Mexican cuisine however it has fallen short each time. Once again, the staff are REALLY nice and service is speedy. The food just lacks quality.

Just average taste.. Service the same. Salsa was just ok which is important. Burrito average just a…read moreplain melted cheese on top.

This is a quaint little family owned strip mall place with surprisingly good food! It's not huge…read moreinside, but cozy and they were able to set up our table for 10 quickly. The service was great and the Chile Rellenos were unmatched. Give this little place a try. It's become a family favorite.

Glad I found this hidden gem in Conroe. Tucked in a little plaza by a gas station. My husband and I…read morewas craving authentic Mexican food and we decided to try this after reviewing options from Yelp. We ordered the California burrito with Al pastor, Al pastor tacos, and mole enchiladas. I also wanted to try the Jamaica drink and boy did it hit the spot! The waiteress was so nice and even gave us two servings of complimentary tortilla chips with two types of salsa. She asked us if we like spice and we said yes so she brought out two other salsa! The green one was soooo good! I forgot what it was but it could be habanero salsa. The California burrito and al pastor tacos were my favorite! So flavorful and packed with meat! Highly recommend this hidden gem if you're visiting Conroe!