Carmen’s place

This place is AMAZING!! Been here since the 70's & I've been going here since I was a kid/young teen in the 90's-00's. I would play outside while my step-dad Troy would work off his meal in the kitchen for Carmen (RIP)! Amazing place, amazing people, & delicious, affordable food!! Please check it out, support it, & help keep the legacy alive through these trying times!!

Great place to bring the family. The owner/cook was really friendly and ask if we wanted to play chest with him. The menu is very inexpensive. I paid less.than $40 for 5 people including drinks. Chips are self serve and include salsa, beans, cheese, and a lot of other toppings. I understand that place has been in business since the 70's. Food was made from scratch and was very delicious.

Amazing place. Just happened across it after fishing one day and glad I did! Great prices, very friendly ownership and staff. Definitely a hole in the wall, so don't expect fancy, but if you are looking for great food at a great price, this is your place!

Home made rice and beans and simple food plates. I appreciate everything about this place. From the owner’s hospitality to the simple self serve of chips, salsa, queso and drinks. It’s not your typical restaurant though…so if you are looking for wait staff, it’s not for you. What you will get is an honest owner keeping his momma’s place alive. Just walk through the door, go to the window with the menu over it and the owner will pop over to take your order. While you wait, go grab your chips, salsa and drinks and have a seat. It’s a great experience. I even had the pleasure of conversing with Mack and getting to know him better.

Very cozy place family oriented. Food was delicious must stop there to eat. They have your own chips and salsa serving with nacho cheese and pinto beans. The salsa are on the side and you pour your own drink. The price are very affordable we got 5 plates plus drinks it was $36. They have a big table to eat and 4 additional seating. For desert you can get a free leche quemado candy. The chef will give you the history of that place.

I Was in town from out of town on a job and my stomach was calling for some good food. Hopped on maps and found a little spot called Carmen’s Place. Food and service did not disappoint. If you’re really hungry, get the #4!! The green sauce has just the right spice to complement the flavor. Great prices as well!!

Great food great prices. Love it.

Delicious, authentic Mexican food. Great customer service. Mac is very friendly and we enjoyed talking with him. We'll definitely be back.

Very homey and friendly staff. We will come back with family soon 🙂

Mack just keeping his mother and grandmother's recipes alive, real cooking from a hundred years ago. Authentic tasty and very home style. I was lucky enough to try Carmen's and will be back!!!

Aww, maan' this place is still top notch cooking. I came here to experience the memories I had as a child here. I miss seeing Carmen behind the counter. She was a very friendly lady and an amazing cook. May she never be forgotten. So please stop on by and get your fixing. Help them stay in business and open for many more years.

Just flat good. The heavily-life-experienced man behind the counter was a highlight. Best pricing in the area, and potential one of the best TexMex places

This place is an awesome little place to have lunch! Very rustic looking. The man there was also amazing. He played a game of chess after we ate lunch. Will definitely be going back! The man and his restaurant are a hidden gem 💎

Great owner, great cook and great customer service all in one person. Go on out and see Mack Lingo and enjoy the food.

Stopped by when I first moved to Temple,was skeptical at first,but took a chance and was most pleasantly surprised. Who highly recommend. As a matter of fact I'm going today for lunch!!!

My kind of place. Owner is one man operstion
Feels more like going over to a friend's house to eat only you need to pay. Will definitely be back!

Awesome food and owner! A must try if you want Mexican Food!!

I came here because it was the highest rated Mexican Restaurant in the area ! It did not disappoint 👏

Old time feel, complemented with wonderful food and prices. No doubt about, will recommend and return.

This place is so awesome. The food is great, the people are so friendly and personable.