Fresco Cocina

2858 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad
(442) 333-9321

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Andrew macroisthemicro

Great food, great service.

Can't go wrong!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mole, Braised Short Rib Tacos

Jordan Achterman

We had horrible experience. I recognized a $15 unsolicited charge on a receipt and brought it up to the waiters’s attention. My dad and I then waited an additional 15 minutes for the charge to be corrected and reconciled. The food was mediocre and we will not be returning. My dad left an 18% tip and I immediately felt my heart drop. The attitudes were subpar and management was not the best do not recommend

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Nave Black

Love that place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lawrie German

Best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to by far - seed oil free with grass fed beef and beef tallow. Exceptional service too, especially from Matt.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

CB Reviewer

Warm lighting, seed oil free, not loud, nice responsive waiters, great heated outdoor patio. Food tastes great.

Matt was a great server

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Pappas

Only constructive feedback was I wish our server came by to offer refills on my water and drink.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Yvonne Laniz

Matt our server was awesome!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laurie

We had a wonderful dinner, food was excellent, generous portions and service was spectacular. Our server, Matt was attentive, provided excellent recommendations and has such great energy.

TD

Matt was very awesome! The food was great overall.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Donovan

Wow! Rad setup! Thanks heaps yall

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mayte

Lovely restaurant with very good food. Everything was extremely fresh. Would definitely recommend.

TOM

Food taste was very good, they had a private party and food only came out warm not hot, server also was slammed service has been better. If they have a private event you might want to go another day. But I highly recommend it.

John K

We started with their Cadillac margarita straight up with an extra shot of tequila on the side. The margarita and tequila was very smooth. I usually get Patron Silver but this time we tried Cierto Blanco. We nibbled on the chips and salsa as we enjoyed our drinks. Then we ordered the chicken Fajitas de la Casa with all rice and no beans. The guacamole was bright green. They cover the chicken fajitas with a crema. I assumed the crema was on the side. Their corn tortillas are amazing. I could eat them separately by themselves. There’s no shredded cheese, just the crema which was different. I definitely prefer shredded cheese. Then there’s the grilled bell peppers, onions and a couple tomatoes. Excellent flavors. Great service from our server. The restaurant has a fun upbeat vibe with positive energies.
For me, the margarita was a 5, service a 5, corn tortillas, guacamole, grilled vegetables and rice were a 5. The crema on the grilled chicken was a 3.75. This is why the food score was 4 stars and not 5. Almost 5 stars across the board.
Suggestion: have the server inform the customer the crema usually is on top of the chicken and would they prefer it on the side.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jill Schnaps

We had a wonderful experience at Fresco Cocina. The food was fantastic—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—but what truly made our meal memorable was the incredible service from Matt. He was not only knowledgeable and passionate about the menu, but also warm, personable, and genuinely attentive. His enthusiasm elevated the entire dining experience. Highly recommend both the restaurant and asking for Matt if you can!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Louis Swanepoel

Nice upstairs open rooftop with cover, suitable for small meeting group

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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