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    Kathy's Little Kitchen

    4.5 (207 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Kathy's Little Kitchen - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Carmel Valley, California
    Kathy's Little Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Carmel Valley, California
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    Kathy's Little Kitchen - Some of the food - Mexican Near Me - Carmel Valley, California

    KATHY'S LITTLE KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Enchiladas
    Olivia P.

    Had a great lunch here. The adobada meat is really flavorful and juicy. Great price point and friendly staff. Lots of tables outside too.

    Sherry W.

    Tasty food at an affordable price. You order at the counter. It's very casual. I didn't see a restroom. Staff is friendly. Service is quick. I had three taxis. They are small with the double shell. Topped with onion, Guac and tomatoes. I preferred the carnitas over the carne asada. Bottled drinks for sale.

    It's small. Don't miss it!
    Mary Lou S.

    Awesome carne asada tacos! Super nice folks, very friendly and helpful. The flour tortilla chips are cooked to order! Soooo good! There are a couple tables inside this little restaurant and a row of tables on the outside patio. There's parking along the street. Seems to be a favorite place for the locals to eat. Reasonable prices. Drinks are bottled.

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    Sandip S.

    One evening in April 2025, we had dinner in Kathy's Little Kitchen when we visited Carmel Valley. We used the outside seating even though it was a little chilly. We ordered several dishes. The prices were amazingly cheap, especially considering the area. The food was tasty and plentiful. We were quite happy with our experience. We will definitely go back there if we get another chance.

    Country Style Breakfast
    Elle B.

    Basic as can be. The potatoes were cut and thrown into some oil with no seasonings. They could seriously improve upon their flavors. There are two tables to sit inside and a few outside. It really is little but clean and the staff were friendly.

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    Paddy O.

    Family owned. Everything is made from scratch and super tasty. Super small but cozy and so much charm. The views of the Santa Lucia mountains are epic. We will be back !!

    Tiny but mighty in flavor and hospitality
    Lisa S.

    You can't beat the delicious food and prices here. Great customer service, always friendly. Outdoor seating with umbrellas over the table, nice view of the mountains. Ordered a simple plate of chicken and beans, chili relleno, and carne asada. All great dishes.

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    Pavel R.

    This is a great little find in Carmel Valley Village. There are only three tables for dine-ins so it's really more of a to-go joint. I've only been for breakfast burritos but Kathy's Little Kitchen has tacos and plate meals too. I like chorizo or bacon. It comes filled with egg, cheese and potatoes with a hot grilled tortilla on the outside.

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    Cristina G.

    Nice enough place. Two tables inside and sidewalk dining for outdoor. Good pricing considering it's in Carmel valley. Nice staff.

    Chicken salad

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    Great local place. Carne Asada burrito was great! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Best for takeout.

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    7 months ago

    Don't get the breakfast burrito unless you only want potatoes and tortilla. If that's the case really great stuff.

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    Best shrimp tacos in CA and the prices are crazy for the quality and quantity of food.

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    Love their breakfast burritos and their bean and cheese burrito is my son's absolute favorite! Always kind and quick.

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    Great service. Food is amazing love the tacos. Very nice people. Always there working hard

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    4.2(66 reviews)
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    3.3(795 reviews)
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    There was 4 of us for a birthday lunch. Between COLD fajitas,COLD burger/onion rings(which were…read moreover cooked burned flavor cold with greasy taste) room temp green salad which had a heavy fish flavor(she hates fish) almost refrigerated temp on rice and beans. Server asked me if it was, ok to microwave to reheat when I brought it to her attention. We had asked for more chips and salsa(only good thing) she brought only salsa. Again when brought to her attention you could see/hear the HUGE SIGH as she walked away, 10 minutes later we grabbed the attention of her coworker to finally get our chips. I've been in food/bev for 30 years so this is absolutely unacceptable. This is the 2nd time we've been this disappointed in 3mths, after coming here for 20 years. Sorry won't be a 3rd.. I understand a bad day but this was to much..A great server would outshine the bad food and vise versa, both was to much..

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    3.9(127 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Stayed at the Lodge this week on the advice of my friend (a local) and now that I know about it,…read morethis is the place I'll always stay whenever I come up to Monterey or the Carmel Valley. It feels like you've sat stepped back in time to the 1930s or earlier - the cottages are charming, and have lots of little nice touches. It's not fancy by any means, but that's why I like it - it's not colorless and bland like modern hotels. I would choose this every day over those types of hotels! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the area. There's a nice cat that likes to hang out in the lobby, which contributes to the cozy vibe. Breakfast is light, which is fine with me - the granola is great, and tastes homemade. They have fruit and boiled eggs and a homemade coffee cake, which was a little dry but tasty. I didn't have a chance to try the restaurant, but I will on my next visit. Definitely coming here again!

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    Lovely ceremony under the expansive oak tree up on the hill.

    Los Laureles Lodge Restaurant & Saloon - They didn’t want a lot of clicking cell phones and cameras.

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