Restaurants in Carlsbad

“We visited for valentines day and the experience was.. rough to say the least. Since then we have returned twice and the food and service has been PHENOMENAL both times. Their brunch menu on the weekends is perfect for a light but feeling meal. And their dinner menu? AMAZING. So glad we gave this establisment another go. Definitely will be returning!”

“Jess was a great bartender. We sat at the bar for faster seating. We asked Jess several questions about the food. He was very honest and if he didn't know he asked someone who did. We had the loaded chips for an appetizer and they were fantastic. I had the pulled Pork, wow, fantastic. He had the Blue burger and said the same thing. We were stuffed and had leftovers. We will return.”

“Our first time today. We had a super lunch. Started out with the tea being fresh. Salsa and chips were tasty, not too spicy, shrimp tacos, perfectly balanced with a nice slaw and avacado. Pork asado extremely flavorful yet not too hot! Will definitely go back again!”

“Delicious aguachiles plate and La Diabla bow tie pasta with a mix of baby octopus and more! Everything was so good!”

“Very Delicious!!! A wide variety of food that you will love!!”

“Came in on a super busy day without a reservation, we were seated in about 30 minutes. The waitress was very nice and super attentive and came to our table within 10 minutes after being seated even though it was packed. I got the fettuccini with steak tips and it was so delicious and the garlic bread was great. We also got the cheese board as an app and enjoyed it. Felt it was reasonably priced for what we ordered. Compliments to the chef and the waiststaff for treating us well even though it was absolutely packed.”

“Service was fast and friendly! Loved the menu selections - favorite spot to take the kiddos!”

“The friendly and lively atmosphere put this local establishment over the top. The food and service were excellent and they carry New Mexican wines!”

“This place was great! Some of the other reviews mentioned dry meat?!?! Not our experience. My wife and I both had the ribs. 10/10 would recommend. The regular French fries were surprisingly good. My kids got chicken tenders and fries. Delicious. Service was great. We sat right down. Prices were very reasonable for BBQ.”

“Really GREAT food truck. We haven't explored the menu much but you can't go wrong with the tacos de asada & the Carne asada fries. If you haven't TRIED it's a MUST! 😋🌶”

“Loved the food and friendly staff.”

“Just ate here! Excellent turkey sandwich and pasta salad!!”

“Excellent fresh pastries and breakfast food all together!! Good prices and great staff! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!”

“Amazing food”

“The best Mexican food I have ever tasted in my life and I’m not being dramatic😆 my husband and I could not stop talking about it! And the service was amaaaazing!! Definitely coming back when we are in town for work.”

“Absolutely delicious tacos and friendly service.

A (perhaps unexpected) word about fruit:
After being on the road for several days we were craving some fresh produce, and the menu indicated you could buy a small or large order of fruit. We asked for a large fruit and thought it would be a few bites for each of us (family of 4). Nope! It was approximately one metric ton of fresh pineapple, watermelon, mango, jicama, honeydew, and cantaloupe. They gave us tajin and chamoy for it. We all ate quite a bit from it and then still had some leftovers we toted around the state in our cooler. The mango was some of the juiciest and most flavorful I've ever had.”

“Best Tea I love all the flavors!”

“Yes the wait will be long at times but trust me when I say it's worth the wait. My coffee is always on point, doesn't matter what barista is in at the time. It always taste the same and I love consistency. Keep in mind they just opened, and the coffee taste has been the same every single time. Can't say the same thing about Dunkin Donuts when they opened up here a few months ago.”

“They catered a party for me, and it was delicious!! The fresh bread 🍞 was AMAZING! The two different pastas hit the spot for everyone there. We will be using them again 🙂”

“Was booked for a 2nd time with my comedy show at Milton's Brewing. It was a blast. Great staff, owner and audience. I look forward to coming back next year.”

“Very friendly people always on top of there job”

“Eu simplesmente amo esse lugar”

“So impressed with The Panini Press LLC! The club panini was packed with flavor and pressed to perfection, the smash burger was juicy and delicious, and the sidewinder fries were crispy and addictive. You can tell everything is made with care. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back!”

“HAROLD’S did not miss today! 🔥 Got the Bowl of Rice with Steak & Broccoli, a handmade egg roll, and those Spicy Noodles with Shrimp — all made fresh and totally worth the short wait. Everything was hot, packed with flavor, and just hit the spot 😋 Grab it to go or chill at one of their outdoor tables — either way, you’re gonna love it! 🥢🍜🍤”

“Best coffee in town! 100%”

“The bartender Taylor was amazing! Went above and beyond for us and is super friendly! ❤️🐶”

“Pretty neat drink trailer. Courtney was amazing and talkative. My first time i was just looking for something refreshing so I ordered a green tea cold drink and she mentioned i should try it with coconut and im a coconut lover and she was right on point its delicious”

“Ordered the pork quesadillas and carnitas tacos...everything was delicious and reasonably priced!”

“Went there today and had no idea what I wanted, but they were super patient and friendly. Their customer service is on point. I, also, got a chance to try their chicken and waffles. Did you know they have CHICKEN AND WAFFLES?! Well they do, and they’re topped off with a sweet/spicy sauce called “besito caliente”. It’s delicious. Thank you, Tiki Tops!”

“The huevos racheros with red and green are one of my favorite breakfast plates”

“Caldo de res 12/10! I am a soup girl, and this always hits the spot!”

“I highly recommend Grizzly Bear’s Fudge and Lemonade!! We started coming here last summer and from day one both ladies have made us feel very welcomed answering all of our questions. They are truly the sweetest people you will ever meet! Most of the time we still don’t know what we want to drink(always try to get something different) and they always give us advice or ideas. Lemonades are made fresh and right in front of you! This is a perfect little gem in Carlsbad! If you haven’t been yet what’s stopping you! Go in and get a fresh cold iced lemonade on a hot day!!!”

“Very good service and food!!”

“Fantastic Customer service! Tonight, we ordered subs that my hubby picked up for a late dinner at home. I ordered a Turkey melt with lettuce, tomato, white cheese only, and dry bun, no condiments. My hubby had the spicy Italian. His was good, and mine was not what I ordered. They put mayo on it. I tried to scrap it off, but it had too much. I called to let them know that they made a mistake, and the young lady asked if I wanted to talk to a manager, I hesitated and then agreed.I talked to the manager, and he wanted to remake my sandwich and deliver it. I ended up ordering the Philly with only the meat, white cheese, pepper, and onion, and he delivered it still hot and the way I ordered it. Thank you for the great customer service. I have never had this great service in Carlsbad. We highly recommend it. We have also had their pizza, and it's the way we like it. it has a nice thin crust, plenty of sauce and vegetables. I'm so happy they added green chili to the menu. 💯”

“evening to midnight treats are a treats like this only found in Carlsbad LA Pasadita is a family owned and run restaurant residing in a food truck off San Jose Blvd and I st. the gourmet style HotDogs Burgers and Mexicanized Cuisines are not the typical but well thought out and implemented with consistency and care as if you were family but without chanclas being thrown. Nachos and Mexicano Dog are my current top treats here, and the Strawberry Flan Cake at the snack shake can not be competed with as its the only place you can ordered a dessert like this and is hands down a perfect way to end the meal and sharable for two. Enjoy as they are open evenings and unobstructed sunset views are a the cherry on top.”

“Philly is beyond compare!”

“Chicken taco/quesadillas are 🔥 😋, The steak fries are huge and deliciously seasoned! Not to mention the customer service amazing as always! We will be back”

“The food is always so fresh and they are so friendly! The picadillo and the chicharron burritos are by far the BEST in town! Everything I have tried has been delicious! Highly recommend!”

“Mejor menudo que eh comido en Carlsbad !!!! 🤤🤤 Servicio rápido,amable y delicioso!!!”

“This place is so amazing and so welcoming!! Its super cute and they were soo friendly! I will be returning for more of the endless, yummy flavors they have there!!”

“It’s My Favriote That’s where I go to get myself corn and cheese and etc”

“I stopped by today for lunch. I bought a protein shake and an energy drink. I asked her to just throw something together. She made delightful drinks! I will ask for the surprise drink next time! 😂”

“Great food, great prices. Tiki tops is an awesome beverage source as well! Sunday market days with The Kabal disc golf putting tourney is awesome!

Vegetarian options: I got the portobello burger with chilis and jalapeños and it was amazing!

Kid-friendliness: Our 14 and 2 yo love it here!”

“Great option! Love brining the family for pancakes and Boba. Friendly staff and quick service.”

“La comida riquísima y rápida 🤤”

“My wife and I LOVE El Nopal, we were so sad when they closed their restaurant but super happy to hear they were back in Carlsbad with a food truck! Wife loves the Flautas as for me the Quesabirria tacos and the COMSOME are so good but let me tell you the secret gem this place has... it's the Green Chile Double Cheeseburger! So whether you want Mexican or a good Cheeseburger, El Nopal is the place!”

“Dragon Buffet in Carlsbad, NM is the last legit Chinese buffet in America.”

“I love the food but I wish they put their actual hours. I've gone 3 times in the middle of the day and they've been closed every single time, online it says 5am-7pm, this is not true, they close at 2pm. Unfortunately for me I didn't know this and their hours in real life are in Spanish and the hours on Google are incorrect. Would love to eat here more often it sucks theyre closed that early.”

“Delicious tacos and taquitos!!”

“Excellent coffee & exceptional customer service. Highly recommended!”

“Delicious parillada . we'll served. 5*****”

“Got the al pastor tacos and the mango habanero boneless wings, the food is great, the wings are really spicy, all the flavors are good. We got the horchata to drink and it tastes really awesome, gotta stir it up because the stuff goes to the bottom which automatically means YUMMM.”

“I STAYED THERE ONE NIGHT. CLEAN ROOMS, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE! I'M GOING TONITE FOR FAHITA FRIDAY!”

“Nice local grocery store. We picked up some chips, cheese, and salsa. The salsa is really good, but be prepared if you get the hot it truly is set your mouth on fire hot. The staff are friendly and helpful”

“Coffee is so good! I’ve gotten the caramel macchiato iced it is so good! 🩷”

“I was very satisfied with my chicken basket. Staff did a great job. Ice cream was delicious. My family will be making it our go to place in Carlsbad. 😋”

“I STAYED THERE ONE NIGHT. CLEAN ROOMS, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE! I'M GOING TONITE FOR FAHITA FRIDAY!”

“Best nutrition club in Carlsbad! ▶️Healthy protein shakes ▶️Yummy energy teas ▶️Phenomenal people”

“Fantastic fry’s Great hotdogs”

“Best mexican food in nm. Not tex mex. Good people and food”

“Great and friendly service! The food is amazing! They have a good variety on the drink menu! Our favorite place!”

“The waiters and cooks literally make the experience. Couldn't be happier with the service and food was delicious hot and the $8 adult buffet all week is great pricing!!!”

“Colleen and I travel the country having barbecue in every town we can. In Carlsbad, New Mexico, we chose Red Chimney Barbecue. It was founded in 1954 and still going strong with the third generation of family, so they must be doing something right. We are eating low-carb so we started with the chef salad which was flavorful. The only critique I have for the entire dinner was That the chef salad was made with iceberg lettuce, which is so yesterday, when Romain lettuce is so much more flavorful and healthy. Onto the meat! The brisket had a very nice smoke ring, it was extremely tender and moist, even though it was very lean slices. I like that. The sauce was good, but the brisket stands on its own merit. Most barbecue places have baby back ribs, but red chimney has The more meaty spareribs. They were tender and juicy as well, not fall off the phone, but flavorful and tender. The sausage was very good as well. The menu has many interesting dishes so we will definitely be back to try some more of them. I have to say that Bree was a wonderful server and took really good care of us. The atmosphere is very nice as well. So red chimney barbecue gets five stars all the way around!”

“This waitress named shanda was so amazing it was her 2 day working here an it was the best I have ever had she was just leaving stayed cuz I didn’t want the other waitress and she was so sweet aboutit”