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Southwestern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Carlsbad
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Roque Burrito's And Restaurant
98
/100 (299 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Mi Casita
88
/100 (876 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I am working in Carlsbad and eat out most every night. I got tired of fighting the crowds and long lines everywhere up and down the main drag. I..."
Bill Edwards
"Ole School Mexican food. And great Service Hey from Nebraska..."
Josie Melgoza Scott
"My wife and I have never been disappointed the food is good, beers are cold and the service is prompt and always friendly..."
Rayray Jebediah Jones
"Great food great service. Could eat there every day...."
Joseph Telena Sr.
"Excellent we love the food the staff is awesome nice..."
Shelby Delozier
"Great food, great service, always has your food ready..."
Stephanie Williams
"Love Mi Casita! Very clean, great service, and great food! Love the Green Chili Posole the most! I think! Lol it's all so good! Owners are fantastic..."
Judy Autry
"We love this..."
Joseph M Lane
"This place is the best place. It's truly New Mexico food. It was the best Chile Rellenos I have ate. If you want Tex Mex go to Texas. That's were I..."
Thomas Montanez
"We always look forward on our days off together to dine here , surprisingly waitresses she see us coming before we come in and have our teas and..."
Mary Smith
"I was told the food was supposed to be authentic New Mexico style so I had to try it. I am not sure what that is but it is was delicious. I tried the..."
Carmen Magana
"Good food and great service, but if you are looking for a great chips and queso - this is it! Love..."
Yolanda Salmon
"Definitely the best Mexican food place in town. They have quick and welcoming service and the food is out before you can get to your fifth chip! All..."
Caleb Cunningham
Church Street Grill
84
/100 (839 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Southwestern
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Fast food
Fast food
American
Southwestern
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"It's been a couple of years since I've been to Church Street Grill but my family and I were vacationing in New Mexico. We stopped for lunch. We had..."
Jason Reynolds
"Roast beef tacos. Deluxe nachos. Amazing. Call ahead, this place is busy because it's great food. Service is polite and friendly, and you feel like..."
BonsaiMania
"The food here was delicious. We went to pick it up there is a wait but the food is worth the wait. We had a fairly large order. The food is great and..."
Veronica Montes
"Steady line in drive through while we were there. We ate in the garden with our dogs. The burgers were good. The Pepsi was awesome. We will eat..."
Teresa Cranford
The Coyote Bar & Grill
83
/100 (335 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
American
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Fish
Salad
Salmon
Chowder
Tapas
Burger
Tacos
Ribs
Shrimp
Tortillas
Fajitas
Lobster
Nachos
Pesto
Pasta
Sit down
American
Bar
Mexican
Southwestern
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
Lucky Bull Grill
82
/100 (1469 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
American
Bar
Bar
American
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Nachos
Poutine
Chicken Sandwich
Queso
Crawfish
Sandwiches
Catfish
Burger
Chicken fried steak
Shrimp and Grits
Hamburgers
Fish
Fish & chips
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Chili
Sit down
American
Southwestern
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Walked in for lunch on a weekday, the place was pretty packed. Waited about 10 minutes to be seated which was reasonable since they were full. The..."
Julius Jacob
"I've been to Carlsbad on 4 separate occasions within 3 years, and each time I've went to lucky bull grill. Their food is amazing! Consistency is key..."
noe muratalla
"We devoured the dirty chips before I had a chance to take a picture. Whatever you do, make sure you get these! They were amazing. The NM catfish was..."
R Hill
"Our waitress was so great! Helpful and friendly and her recommendations were spot on! We came in with 11 people from work. We all had something..."
Melody Long
"Great food. Great service. Fajita Nachos and Fish n Chips are the..."
Jeff Lasley
"Stopped in from out of town, GREAT!! We loved the wedge salad with a perfectly cooked to order top sirloin riding atop a crispy wedge of lettuce..."
D&M Escobar
"Best food I've eaten in Carlsbad. I would give them 10 stars if I could. The service was awesome, and the atmosphere was laid back. We will be..."
Lilly Leger White
"Kam, Kourtney, and Deborah really made my day! I came in from a long day on the road and they made me feel right at home. What a great group of..."
Neil Wilkerson
Pecos River Cafe
81
/100 (1019 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Cafe
Cafe
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Sandwiches
Burger
Pancakes
Salad
Chili
Café
Southwestern
Café
American
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"When it comes to pushing certain item from PRC's menu as the best thing to order, it would be impossible not to recommend the smothered pronto..."
Brad Brewer
"This has been my favorite place for breakfast or lunch since I lived in Carlsbad, some complain it is noisy, but it is noisy because it is packed..."
Randal L Tuttle
"Friendly staff quick service food is amazing I would recommend this place..."
Ric N Bernice DuQue
"Best place to eat and the service is good too. My man and I are always eating there and the the price is good for the..."
Mary G. Hernandez
"The food was good. .. The staff was friendly. And got the food very fast. . Will go again when back in..."
Becky Stafford-Bacon
"I took my daughter to treat her as a belated birthday meal. Our food was excellent, although the dip was on the spicy side. Service was very good and..."
Pamela Ann McCamant
"We were so excited to come back after a long absence. We planned our stop well in advance to enjoy one of their giant cinnamon rolls and their..."
Dicksy Cathey Bryant
"Love this place, I usually have breakfast always yummy. The girls are..."
Michelle Gottberg
"Great place to eat and everyone one that works here is ready to meet ur needs at all times..."
Gilbert Corral
"Great food, great service. Especially enjoy their..."
Nolan-Judy Autry
"Always great service and food! Only thing I would change is for you to be open..."
Melissa King Walterscheid
"My friends and I stopped into this fine establishment on our way back to Texas. It had good reviews and the pictures of the food looked fantastic. So..."
Tony Perez
"I can't say enough good things about this restaurant! The food has been consistently delicious for years! Staff is ready to serve & the meals come..."
Annie Hanway
"Quaint little cafe in the heart of Carlsbad. I ordered the basics. 2 scrambled eggs, 2 sausage links, 2 pancakes, hashbrowns, coffee and ice water...."
Kenny Murray
"Had great first time experience here. Staff and Manager attentiveness exceeded my expectations. Had the breakfast quesadilla with chips and red..."
Luis Gavaldon
"Pros: (1) Quick food (2) Fairly priced (3) Menu has some variety Cons: (1) Burger patty is pretty flavorless (2) Fries are flavorless and squishy..."
N A
"This place really hit the spot on our drive through New Mexico. The breakfast burrito was huge and tasted phenomenal. The service was great, with..."
Alex Streff
"Pecos Cafe was a pleasant experience, The wait staff greeted ME kindly when I walked in the door... They were very attentive, quick service, & they..."
Wendy Dawn
Junior's Burritos & Mexican Restaurant
79
/100 (834 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
"Great place to sit down for some Mexican food in a no frills eatery. I had the red Chile pork and was very pleased. The flour tortillas were great,..."
Jacob C.
"Food was good, service was good as well. However I was not a fan of the salsa it’s that not everyone including myself likes avacados or chunks of..."
Oscar Sanderson
"Went for a late lunch. Staff was very friendly and seemed to have no issue with the token tourist/white chick that rolled up at 3pm for REAL Mexican..."
Mj Grube
"Great food, friendly staff, and I parked my truck rite up..."
The One Legged Wonder IronMan71
"Driving through, was looking for authentic cuisine. This place was awesome! Friendly staff, great food. The salsa in particular-I wanted to buy it in..."
Jordan McGee
"This place was phenomenal. The carne asada and chili rellano was some of the best, the horchata was SO GOOD, and even their chips and salsa were..."
Brianne Rogers
Yellowbrix Restaurant
79
/100 (3953 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cuban
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Southwestern
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Creme Brulee
Pasta
Cuban Sandwich
Meatloaf
Salad
Cakes
Chili
Pesto
Burrito
Crab
Sandwiches
Fish
Tortillas
Scallops
Cheeseburger
Pork
Nachos
Calamari
Calamares
Burger
Alfredo
Salmon
Hamburgers
Tiramisu
Cheesecakes
Crème Brulée
Ice Cream
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Cheesecake
Beef
Tapas
Fish Taco
Gelato
Tacos
Sit down
Healthy
Cuban
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cute little spot! The outdoor area had Anthony singing great tunes all evening. Great atmosphere! The kitchen was going through a transition. The..."
Melissa Smith
"The food and service at this place was so amazing. I got the Cobb and had the best salad I have ever had! The dressing was to die for. My kids got..."
shannan rael
"Great service and great food. Well prepared with good portions. I had the salmon and shrimp scampi. They also have a very comprehensive list of wines..."
Garrett Miller
"The food was ok, very bland and tasteless. For some reason, the town of Carlsbad hates salt, pepper, and seasonings on it's food. The food came in..."
Julius Jacob
"There was no disappointment in the experience we had here at Yellow Brix. We came in the middle of the afternoon, so there was barely a crowd. The..."
Alex Yanez
"A delicious jewel in Carlsbad, NM. We tried a local (NM) wine and had a fantastic dinner. We ordered the calamari, fetticini alfredo, and chicken..."
Jenifer Fosnaugh
"Tried this place for dinner when stopped during a road trip, and didn’t regret it! I got a poached pear salad with salmon on top, and it was very..."
Mac Mac
"Great little restaurant. I had a local Stash IPA, Chips with Salsa and Queso, and Brix Meatloaf with sauted veggies and Penne on the side. ..."
Ranger Nic
Norte
78
/100 (1806 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Cheese Quesadilla
Tapas
Modelo Especial
Fish Taco
Chicken Chimichanga
Tacos
Tostada Suprema
House Margarita
Nachos
Torta
Albondigas Soup
Burrito
Crab Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Shrimp Fajitas
Beef
Fajitas
Grilled Shrimp Taco
Nachos
Fideo Soup
Chile Relleno and Shredded Beef Enchilada Plate
Fish
Papa's Biggie Chip Dip
Salad
Pork
Taco and Chimichanga Plate
Crab
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Carnitas
Strawberry Margarita
Michelada
Tomato Sauce
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Southwestern
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Have loved this place for decades! Amazing location, best quality, best tasting Mexican food in the county! Terrific..."
Jennifer Carlson
"Loved it! The beef tacos, and burritos were very good, good size , the guacamole was fresh, loved that the lunch special came with a choice of a..."
Karen Swift Doherty
"I’ve been eating at this restaurant since childhood, and it’s always on..."
Douglas Annison
"I love it there. We go every time we are in town. The waiters are awesome and have a great sense of humor. A little type if you like it..."
Victoria Gamboni
"I’ve been visiting the place for 20 years, since it was called Fidel’s. Glad to say the recipes remain as good as ever. Crab enchiladas are to...."
Kimberly Silverman Brophy
"Great place for lunch and a Patron margarita. You can eat inside or outside or just do take-out, your choice. Explore Carlsbad Village and/or stroll..."
Jamie Whiteford
"Norte is located on the beach in Carlsbad. It is a cute location. You order your food at the counter and they use a load speaker to call you when it..."
Elizabeth Lascheid
"We've been going here for years... great location in Carlsbad Village. The bar is nice, the outdoor patio tables are great (cool ocean breezes and..."
Jeff Stocking
"The food was good. Everything is Super Covid compliant, there is no wait staff. You order your food at the desk and everything is packed to..."
Kimbely Campbell
Miguel's Cocina
77
/100 (862 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Ceviche
Calamares
Queso
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Swordfish
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Tortillas
Salad
Fajitas
Chili
Nachos
Calamari
Torte
Tuna
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visiting the area we decided to have dinner here. Got seated quickly. Very clean restaurant. Friendly staff and good service. Full bar and great menu..."
Kimberly H
"What a treat of a visit today. Our server Lindsey was fantastic, attentive and on time even though the place was popping. The food is fantastic...."
ap dricker
"Always such incredible food here, it’s usually busy but honestly we get seated fast (without any kids though). The barbacoa is to die for and they..."
Madison I.
"Great restaurant! Excellent food and customer service. Huge portions, fun atmosphere. Cool note - they serve queso with your chips and..."
Chris Mills
"Miguel's was spectacular. We sat at the bar and got margaritas, they were so delicious! Hugo helped us out and we ordered the empanadas, they were a..."
Gabby Vargas
"Stood in a 45-minute line here and it was well worth it. Best fish tacos I've had in my life and the Margaritas are..."
Kevin B
"Took a detour from the mad traffic on the 5 on Memorial Day Weekend. Surprisingly there was no wait! Miguel’s is my fave spot for their queso..."
VALERIE MARQUEZ
"This place is just simply amazing. First, I'm gonna talk about the place. The place is perfectly situated right on the Exit of Palomar Airport Road...."
Wes Paul
Taco Bell
76
/100 (252 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Southwestern
Fast food
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Southwestern
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
76
/100 (886 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Latin
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish Taco
Chile Relleno with Carne Asada
Bloody Mary
Tacos
Spicy Beans and Cheese Burrito
Margaritas
Cheese Quesadilla De Camarones a La Crema
Kids Meal Chicken Taquitos
Guacamole and Chips
Chips and Salsa
Ceviche
Shrimp
Local Lobster
Burrito
Nachos
Beef
Cheese Crisp
Fish
Margarita Flight
Beer
Chile Relleno Burrito
Salad
Chips & Salsa to Go
Chili
Refried Beans & Rice
Scallops
Shrimp Taco Soft
Olas Margarita House Special
Chile N' Piña Margarita
Tapas
Carne Asada Taco Soft
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"What always strikes me is how nice everyone is. The hostesses are friendly and listen to try an accommodate requests. The bussers are on it with the..."
Sjogren Kay Arlene
"First time visit and we enjoyed it. Ordered the carne asada nachos (huge portion) and the grilled shrimp taco plate. Everything we got was simply..."
Susan Riley
"Great local spot to relax with friends, enjoying great food and some amazing margaritas, I would definitely recommend it to..."
Vesna Petrich
"The food was great and the staff was amazing! Very accommodating with allowing us to bring in some fries for my daughter. Super friendly and fun...."
Elizabeth Santiago
"Definitely the best place in Town! Everything on the menu is great.The margaritas unreal! Flamed broiled chili is delicious. Service is friendly and..."
Garrett Earnshaw
"I was in there yesterday but one of my good friends and there is always been so great but it expecially this time the waitress that I had I cannot..."
Dawn Simpson
"Great food, very friendly staff. We love this place and will continue to make the hour drive to eat there...."
Maria T Cortes
"I adore this place. The food is divine and the wait staff is fabulous. Great place to hang out with friends near the beach on..."
Sally McKinley
"We have been going to Las Olas for many years. The food is excellent & so are the people working there. They are like family to..."
Linda Shipley Fritz
"Awesome place.... great food & friendly service!This was our first visit... will definitely be..."
Alice Folkner Gomes
"First time visit and thought it was a nice comfortable place to eat at. Staff was polite and took great care of us. Also thought the prices were..."
Debbie Thomas
"We had everything vegetarian or pescetarian.. Fish tacos and chili rellenos were great. Chips and salsa were good also and the waitress was very..."
Jackie Hoffman E
"The best Carnitas taco I've ever had! They also have great beers on..."
Katie Lamkin
"Great drinks, good food and a very friendly..."
Deanna Dodge
"Las Olas is our favorite place for margaritas and food. We love to sit in the bar by the window..."
Susan Gentry
"First time here, I had the shrimp taco & refried beans, wow...so good! The chips & salsa is amazing too. The decor of the restaurant is cute I liked..."
KARI
"Great local Mexican cuisine! Happy hour options were short, but the essentials. Ricardo was a man of all trades! We got the nachos and two house..."
Karissa Secora
"A great spot for better than average Mexican fare.Their table salsa is very tasty and has a good spicy note. Always a good indicator for Mexican..."
Frank Yubeta
"Incredible margarita flight! Great location, friendly staff and excellent appetizers. We sat in a booth right next to the big open windows facing the..."
Matt Cahill
"My wife and I go to Las Olas all the time and we've never had a bad visit! The food is fantastic and the margaritas to go are awesome..."
Steve Skinner
Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant
70
/100 (1886 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Traditional Margarita
Tortillas
Cinco Nachos
Fajitas
Chili Relleno Plate
Queso
Enchiladas with Egg on Top
Quesadilla
Lucy’S Mexicali Burrito
Michelada
Burger
Carlo’S Special
Watermelon Margarita
Red Enchilada Plate with Rice and Refried Beans and Rice with a Side Dish of Ground Beef Tacos
Blue Hawaiian
Taquitos Enrollados
Churros and Ice Cream
Beef
Beef Chicken Shrimp Fajitas
Fajitas Beef
Salad
Tucson Chimichanga with Beef
Burger
Chili
Appetizer Shrimp Cocktail
Green Chile Stew
Tapas
Tacos
Carne Guisada Plate
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have been a customer for many, many years....we go way back to the 70's.....The food on the menu was awesome then .....and has not changed..."
Oscar Sosa
"Came in for late lunch, early dinner. Food was on point and plentiful. Everything that was recommended was great. Drinks were refreshing and..."
ROY TREVINO
"The wait to be seated was unexpectedly quick however the wait between placing our order and being served our meals was nearly an hour. Can’t say..."
David West
"Visiting 7 days for work, first night here the group went to Lucy’s. Got the Santa Fe chicken, it was delicious although the portion of chicken was..."
Mark K
"Lucy's nachos NEVER disappoint.... affordable and also a lot for your money. I love the atmosphere and the way it is decorated. 130pm is the best..."
Kristie Strieby
Chili's Grill & Bar
70
/100 (2477 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
American
Bar
Southwestern
Bar
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Shrimp
Salad
Chili
Ribs
Fajitas
Sit down
American
Southwestern
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Impressive visit. Ordered online and our food was hot and was ready for pick up. The kind young lady who brought out our food was friendly and..."
BonsaiMania
"I placed curbside order of the Mix&Match fajitas. When I arrived the order hot and ready. The food was..."
J Hernandez
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