Carmen's without Carmen

posted Aug 5, 2008 | map this
Carmen's restaurant exterior

Now we're hungry for sauteed plantains.

We stopped by Carmen's in South Troy the other day for a cubano and found out that Carmen Gonzalez has stepped back from the business. Randy Mellentine, who had been working with Carmen, has taken over operation of the restaurant.

The menu seems to have changed a little bit, but it still includes favorites such as the cubano, the fritas cubanas (mini Cuban burgers), and empanadas. The hours are changing, too. Starting tomorrow, August 6, Carmen's will be open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday.

On our visit, we noticed that one thing hadn't changed, though: it's still a comfortable place with friendly people.

Here's the cubano we had:
Carmen's cubano

Here's a pdf of the menu we picked up.

Find It

Carmen's
198 1st St
Troy, NY 12180

Wednesday - Sunday
Lunch: 11 am - 4 pm
Dinner: 5pm - 10 pm

All day breakfast Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

(518) 272-3011

cash only

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tags: food, people, Troy

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