37 Best Mexican Restaurants in Carlsbad

“We sat outside with Jose C. And he was the best waiter! So attentive and friendly. The food was so yummy!!“

“I didn’t expect much but was surprised to get the tastiest food I ever ate in Mexican place. I suppose it was because the Taco Oasis shack was a first for me,beng used to restaurants, but those people know how to prepare the most tasty tacos I’ve ever eaten. They also add avocado no extra charge. Carne Asada Taco only $3.50 each. What a deal!“

“Highly Recommended Miguel's Cocina Mexican Restaurants🥰“

“Always love our meals here. We’ve been for date nights and as a family. We book ahead for larger groups but we’ve never had problems getting a table. The food is fantastic and the wait staff always friendly and helpful. One of our favs!“

“I love tacos El Pueblo!!!! A San Diego classic with the famous $1.39 fish tacos (at the time of this writing) their service is fantastic. The staff is friendly. The food is great. The salsa is awesome! And the complimentary pickled carrots are a classic. I sincerely hope you will read this review and visit this esteemed establishment to give them your business as opposed to visiting a crappiestablishment such as Chipotle.“

“Consistently delicious and friendly service.“

“We had such a wonderful experience at Tortilla Mia, and a huge part of that was our server, Uziel M. He was absolutely fantastic! He had such a fun, friendly personality and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down.
Uziel was attentive, kind, and genuinely enjoyable to talk to. He had us laughing and made the entire dining experience feel fun and relaxed while still providing excellent service. You can tell when someone truly enjoys taking care of their guests, and that definitely came through with him.
The food was great, but Uziel really made our visit memorable. Tortilla Mia is lucky to have him! We will definitely be back and would be very happy to have Uziel as our server again.“

“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 listed in the salad so I asked the server if it was dairyfree cheese, she was unsure. I responded I eat dairy free and don’ t want cheese or any dairy. The salad came without cheese however judging from the after effects of eating the salad, I’m certain that the dressing has dairy. I strongly suggest there is key on the menu so customers are aware vegan vs vegetarian. Also waitstaff should be well aware what items are GF, DF, vegan, etc to limit dissatisfaction.“

“Fabulous Cadillac Margaritas!!“

“What an amazing place to eat, fresh food and great service. Shout out to Mike, what an amazing gentleman always checking up on customers and making sure everything is top notch. Best food in the county.“

“Amazing veggie fajitas and mango margaritas 😋“

“Love this place!!!!! Go #hawkaroundandfindout about Lola’s“

“These people are great, and the food is consistent!

I have no idea how anyone thinks that anyone here is rude- they are actually really cool as long as you're not a demanding fool!
The ticket times are fantastic even if they're slammed at the walk-up window or in the drive thru.

Maybe, years ago there were issues, but those have since been rectified.

Also, it's open 24 hours! Remember before COVID destroyed the restaurants, minds, souls, and enjoyment of everything whereas all became a ghost town and still is? This place stuck through and is still 24 hours.

Support these guys!“

“Just happened upon this place (new in the area). Sopes were fantastic, as well as their Margaritas. Will return, for sure!!!“

“Great food…. I went here once a few years ago and said for my 50th is was coming back here and ordering from Rudy’s and I live In North Dakota, So around my birthday for 2 years I have been coming and ordering my favorite…. ❤️ Love Rudy’s Taco Shop ❤️“

“Tacos and beer steps from the water.

A bit pricey but a better option than pizza if you ask me.

It's a relaxing option with shorter lines.

Service is good and served with a smile.

Not comparable to Tacos El Gordo or TJ Tacos by any means as it's lacking in all the extra ingredients but still very filling.

Wish they had grilled onions and jalapenos to chomp down with the tacos.“

“Came here for dinner one night while we were in town and picked up a Mexican Caesar salad. It was very good, but the service was not very good. The manager was trying to get his employees to clean up and they were ignoring him and talking back which we felt was super disrespectful.“

“We wanted some good Mexican food after Legoland and found this hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant. The food was delicious and hot. The cashier was very nice and welcoming. My kids loved their food which is a plus for me. I had the carne asada nachos. The chips were nice and crispy, plenty of toppings, and generous on the meat. The horchata was awesome. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Oceanside.“

“El personal es muy amable súper súper limpio 🧼 se esfuerzan por agradarte la comida no se diga súper deliciosa muy típica al estilo Oaxaca 💯 en lo personal lo recomiendo todo 🙏“

“This is by far my absolute favorite Mexican place anywhere close by and
I recommend it to anyone

My only complaint is that they don't open
For breakfast which is certainly before 8 am so I don't get to eat thete as often as I wish 😅“

“This place is high quality. I got a chicken burrito and added fajitas and guacamole. So good. Chicken was breast as well, not dark meat. That is not common among Mexican restaurants, typically you’ll get thighs so this was a great surprise. Chicken was tender and seasoned perfectly, not too salty and not bland. Burrito wasn’t even greasy either which is nice, there were maybe a few drops of grease in the paper the burrito came wrapped in.

Salsa bar is great, good selection. Verde and Habanero did not disappoint. Habanero was spicy yet still kept the flavor.

I would totally come here again.“

“A tasty and casual Mexican spot known for flavorful tacos, hearty burritos, and a great salsa selection. Many diners love the Cali‑style Mexican classics and generous portions, though service and consistency can vary at times. Overall, it’s a solid choice for satisfying, laid‑back Mexican eats with bold flavors.“

“Unique menu with everything fresh.“

“best fish taco ive ever had :) very reasonable. nice staff“

“Trendy but relaxed and really good margarita!“

“Was driving by and saw a sign for super breakfast burrito for a great price. Stopped by thinking it would be small due to the price but was totally wrong. This burrito had all the goodies in it, super tastey and it was a big burrito I actually couldn't finish it. A must try“

“Ordered a large lunch order for a meeting and there were definite modifications to some of the items.

Everything was prepared as ordered, it was ready by my pick up time while still timely - I arrived about 5 mins prior to the designated time and it was not sitting there getting cold or mushy, rather it was ready briefly after I arrived.

Everyone was friendly and offered their assistance rather than me having to ask.

And the food was great! Everything well prepared, nothing over or undercooked. Everyone ate their entire meal and there were no left overs.

WELL DONE!“

“Always nice & clean. Friendly staff and the food is always plated beautifully. ;)“

“Sooo good omg! We came in Sunday night, and the woman up front was so kind and friendly, and happy to answer any questions. We needed something quick and this hit the spot! My green chicken enchilada was bomb and the street corn was fire!! Also hands down the juiciest limes I’ve ever seen at a restaurant. Insanely juicy“

“best fish taco ive ever had :) very reasonable. nice staff“

“Always nice & clean. Friendly staff and the food is always plated beautifully. ;)“

“First timer ... Love the food and rhe Bloody Mary's!! what made the place and will be coming back for sure .. is the atmosphere ... very friendly inside and out and they welcome all 4 legged friends and how they are treated when welcome in. 🐕“

“Yum! Yum! The veggie burrito is the best. Don't get me wrong, I love their meat options. But the veggie has plenty of protein and you can add guacamole for free. Or if you don't want it in the burrito you can opt for it on the side.“

“It was amazing we are going to come back“

“I cannot say enough good things about this location! I just finished a 12-hour shift and was incredibly hungry, and the service here was exactly what I needed. The lady who took my order was absolutely fantastic—I actually had to change my order in the middle, and she was so patient, canceled it, and got everything exactly right. When I got to the window, the food was hot, fresh, and perfectly accurate. This is officially my new favorite Taco Bell! Five stars all the way! 🌟🌮🔥“

“I go here EVERY Friday and the food is soooo good 👍🏿 breakfast burrito😋 tacos 🌮 even the green sauce and pico is great also you'll have your food less than 10 minutes there's plenty of parking and prices are reasonable you won't be disappointed“

“Very good taco bell we went to this Taco Bell and it was very good we went on April 20th highly would recommend me and my 9 year old brother came and my mom and my cousin came too very good location I will come back to San Diego soon and Carlsbad And I will come back to California Soon“