Carmelo's Taco Place
Carmelo's Taco Place — dependable mexican in Back of the Yards. The kind of cooking that doesn't need to explain itself. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. [$$]
What 352 diners keep saying
What 352 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“A place with a good atmosphere, food and excellent service, of course I would return a thousand times, the food is very delicious and the drinks are extremely delicious 🤤”

“Really good spot for Mexican food! The tacos were super flavorful and fresh, and the drinks were really good too. Everything came out fast, and the staff was friendly. Definitely recommend if you’re craving good tacos and drinks! I definitely recommend the micheladas!!”

“Carmelo’s Restaurant el servicio 100 de 100. La comida riquísima, también 100 de 100. Tengo 4 años viniendo a este restaurante y la verdad es mi lugar favorito. No importa la hora o el día que venga, siempre son bien amables. Las muchachas Klaudia, Eli y Lore siempre atienden súper bien, y en general todo el equipo transmite una vibra bien chida. El restaurante siempre está limpio, hasta los baños También tienen música en vivo y el House DJ la neta se la rifa. Y para los que les gusta el rock, hacen eventos donde vienen grupos locales. Súper recomendado.”

“Amazing... $2 taco Tuesday and $5 strawberry margaritas.... 10 out of 10!!!!”

“Everything exceeded expectations. The place is very clean. Taco Tuesday. And the smoothest Don Julio”

“Come here usually on weekends. Great food. Super clean establishment, Awesome staff and upbeat music. Any of the dishes you order will pass your Grandmas OG Check, I guarantee it.”

“I went for tacos 🌮 but I when I saw Lemon Pepper wings on the menu, I had to try them. They were crunchy and delicious! I also had the quesabirria tacos which were satisfying. The service was very quick and attentive!”

“I know this place for a long time algo good vibes and the bartenders always so charming”
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