Jalisco Cantina
$$ • Mexican Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Jalisco Cantina
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Jalisco Cantina Reviews
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I have been here twice and the atmosphere and service is good but this review will highlight food allergies that i wish to communicate with the powers that be. I usually dine at restaurants with labeled menus since it lessens the questions I have for waitstaff and makes me more comfortable that the establishment is accustomed to sensitive customers like myself. Upon my most recent visit, I ordered the esquites salad marked with a V. V usually indicates vegan. Cojita cheese was...read full review
Food was absolutely amazing and full of flavor, but the chicken flautas deserve their own congressional holiday. Hands down the best I’ve ever had. I’m honestly a little annoyed because now every other flauta has been ruined for me. 10/10, would happily create this problem again.
Great great great find….from the moment I arrived the staff were welcoming. I had breakfast and it was an explosion of quality and attention to detail in the cooking. Had their micro brew “blood Orange”…was eloquent but delivered the tranquility.
Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 9PM |
Jalisco Cantina is a highly regarded restaurant in Carlsbad, offering Mexican food that is flavorful and consistently delicious. Visitors appreciate the great atmosphere, cleanliness, and attentive service, with many praising the friendly staff and especially the bartender. The restaurant is known for its excellent cocktails, including well-balanced margaritas that are not too sweet or tart. The menu features a variety of dishes such as chicken enchiladas, verde chicken enchiladas topped with eggs, birria tacos with rice and beans, shrimp burrito, fish tacos, and pisole soup, all prepared with tasty sauces and sides. While some reviews note that the food is fairly Americanized, it remains a favorite among guests, who often return for the top-tier quality and atmosphere. Prices are considered relatively high, but many believe the quality and experience make it worth it. The restaurant is praised for its perfect atmosphere, cleanliness, and the staff's attentiveness, making it a top-tier spot in the village and a new favorite for many.