Been meaning to try Carmelitas for years. Missed out by waiting for sure. Had breakfast one morning - green juices, cinnamon infused coffee, aporredillo and pastries. Fantastic meal! The coffee was extremely good. The server made a suggestion that I split my entree and try...More

A bit hard to locate (off with apple maps and google maps), but worth the search. Crafted thoughtful food. I had the mole enchiladas and my wife had the shrimp. We ate a lot of shrimp on our trip and it was the best on...More

My wife and i stopped for a late afternoon meal because they are closed for dinner until next January. Real margaritas and a wonderful squash blossom quesadilla for an appetizer. Tried two their specials including the fall apart tender pork ribs. Some of the highlights...More

We were really looking forward to having breakfast at Carmelitas Cafe and were not disappointed. On the contrary, it was one of the best breakfast experiences that we have had while on holiday in Mexico. My husband and I had "Motuleños," which seems to be...More

We went here on a Saturday evening. Sylvia greeted us with a smile and seated us at a table for two near the performers' stage. The service was very good, as was the food. We shared coconut shrimp and goat cheese salad. The coconut shrimp...More

Everything about Carmelitas is wonderful: the food is delicious, the atmosphere is lovely, and the staff is friendly, always attentive, and proud of the amazing menu.

You must make this restaurant a priority to visit when in Zihua! Best thing about it: THE FOOD Next: The service We absolutely loved eating here, multiple times!!

We decided to have a night out in Zih and Carmelitas came highly recommended and did not disappoint. They are not open every night for dinner so check first. We went on a Thursday and there was live entertainment, dancers and singers, it was very...More

We ventured out for our first breakfast yesterday morning, Sunday. We drove our rental car and were delighted to find a small parking lot behind the restaurant. They seated us immediately and we received a thorough set of recommendations and specials from Victor, the son...More

Carmelitas is absolutely a must visit. Breakfasts are absolutely the best in town. They were only open three nights (Th-Sat) when we visited Zihua in early March, but DO to visit. Our dinners were excellent, and the evening show of traditional dancers was so much...More