Opening hours
Closed · opens Monday 6:30 AM
| Monday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Edinburg: 8:58 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (956) 287-4274 to confirm.
Location & directions
1026 E University DrEdinburg, TX 78539
About Carmelitas Restaurant
Carmelitas Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant located at 1026 E University Dr in Edinburg, Texas. It's part of our guide to 49 restaurants, cafes and bars in Edinburg. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Carmelitas Restaurant is open 6 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Sunday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 6:30 AM most days.
Carmelitas Restaurant's menu features 129 dishes and drinks across 18 sections, including Breakfast Menu - Drinks, Botanas, Caldos / Soups, Antojitos, and Breakfast Classics. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $52.99, with a typical item around $10.99. You will find options like Chocolate Abuelita, Botana For 4, and Caldo De Res.
You can visit for takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (956) 287-4274 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1026 E University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539
- Phone
- (956) 287-4274
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 129 items · $1.50–$52.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Carmelitas Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 7 other Mexican restaurants in Edinburg. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:30 AM, close to the local norm of 7:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM, in line with the typical 8:00 PM.
In total it is open about 61 hours a week, 22 hours fewer than the local median of 83. 100% of Mexican restaurants in Edinburg open on Sundays; Carmelitas Restaurant does not.
Compared with 7 other Mexican restaurants in Edinburg that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Texas
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
At Carmelitas Restaurant the median listed price is $10.99, close to the typical $9.95 for Mexican restaurants in Texas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 35% | $6.99 |
| Coffee | 31% | $2.99 |
| Menudo | 29% | $12.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 27% | $12.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 27% | $9.50 |
| Taco Salad | 25% | $11.97 |
| Carne Asada | 22% | $16.88 |
| Flautas | 22% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 467 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Carmelitas Restaurant there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 8 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), Cafes & Coffee (2), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 8 within three miles. The closest is El Portón Mexican Restaurant, 0.5 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsEl Fenix Bakery0.2 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.4 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeGrind Coffee Co.0.9 mi
- SeafoodLa Pesca Seafood Restaurant1.0 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Carmelitas Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Carmelitas Restaurant open on Sunday?
No, Carmelitas Restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Where is Carmelitas Restaurant located?
Carmelitas Restaurant is located at 1026 E University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539.
What is the phone number of Carmelitas Restaurant?
You can call Carmelitas Restaurant at (956) 287-4274.
Does Carmelitas Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Carmelitas Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Carmelitas Restaurant?
The typical price range at Carmelitas Restaurant is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $52.99.
Does Carmelitas Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, Carmelitas Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is Carmelitas Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Carmelitas Restaurant open late?
No, Carmelitas Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Carmelitas Restaurant?
There are 8 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Carmelitas Restaurant. Nearby options include El Fenix Bakery (0.2 mi), McDonald's (0.3 mi), and Subway (0.4 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Carmelitas Restaurant?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is El Portón Mexican Restaurant, 0.5 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
