Birria Pizza
14" quesadilla filled with cheese, shredded marinated beef, onion, and cilantro. Served with 2 salsa Verde, 2 consome, radish, and lime.
Herrin, Illinois
Birria, Boldly Reimagined
American comfort food with a fiery Mexican twist - fresh, generous, and addictive, served up daily in Herrin, Illinois.
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Carmen's Special
Grilled chicken or steak on a bed of french fries or rice, served with cheese dip on top.
Carmen's Bowl
A bed of rice with grilled chicken or steak, topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, and cheese dip.
Quesabirria
A 6 inch corn tortilla filled with cheese and Birria meat.
Quesabirria Eggrolls
Our fan favorite, the quesabirria with a little twist. Juicy, marinated Birria meat with shredded cheese, rolled in an eggroll wrapper and deep fried to perfection. Served with lime, consome, and salsa Verde. Served in an order of 3.
3 Street Tacos
3 tacos made with corn tortillas, filled with your choice of meat, topped with diced onions and cilantro. Served with a side of hot sauce, lime, and radishes.
Our Story
Big Flavor, Small-Town Heart
Carmen's Cafe is where Herrin comes for bold, crave-worthy food. We take American comfort classics and spark them with authentic Mexican flavor - hand-cut quesabirria, juicy marinated birria, and our legendary 14" Birria Pizza. Every plate is made fresh, piled generous, and served with a side of neighborhood warmth. Whether it's a quick lunch or a laid-back dinner, our kitchen puts flavor first, every single time.
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355 Fans Can't Be Wrong
4.7
Based on 355 ratings
Everything about Carmen's Cafe is fantastic! The taste, the portion sizes, the freshness every single time! The mini pancakes are absolutely to die for as well! I would order again a million times.
Tyler W
We absolutely love the Birria Pizza! It is out of this world! Full of flavor and absolutely addictive. The staff is so sweet and friendly! We've also ordered the Birria Ramen as well and it is just as tasty! Highly recommend this place! You won't regret it!
Becky A
Some of the best tacos I've had in my life. The Al Pastor was amazing and the Quesabirria was absolutely heavenly. It's rare you find food this good at this price range anymore, I'll definitely be ordering from here more often.
Jeffery N
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Location
1401 S Park AveHerrin, IL 62948
United States
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Delivery & Pickup
Delivery and pickup available. Order online or by phone.
When We're Cooking
- Monday
- 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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Questions & Answers
What meals do you serve?
Carmen's Cafe in Herrin, IL serves bold American cuisine with a flavorful Mexican-inspired twist, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a casual night out. Our fan-favorite Quesabirria Eggrolls feature juicy marinated Birria meat and shredded cheese deep-fried to perfection. The Birria Pizza is a 14-inch quesadilla loaded with cheese, shredded marinated beef, onion, and cilantro, served with consomé and salsa verde. Guests also love Carmen's Special and Carmen's Bowl, both featuring grilled chicken or steak with cheese dip. Carmen's Cafe is your go-to spot for unique, satisfying meals in Southern Illinois.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Carmen's Cafe offers both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
Carmen's Cafe is located at 1401 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948, United States.
What areas do you serve?
Carmen's Cafe proudly serves Herrin and surrounding Southern Illinois communities, including Marion, Carterville, Carbondale, Johnston City, Benton, West Frankfort, Creal Springs, Crainville, Energy, and Cambria. We bring bold, flavorful American cuisine to the entire region.
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