“Wow. Simply wow. This is a gem of a place. I had the pleasure of eating here a while back, about 3-4 years ago. Recently went again and the food has not changed. Authenticity is of course in the eye of the beholder, but I feel many will agree when i say this is authentic Mexican cuisine. It's not often I see salsa torreada at establishments, let alone chicharron prensado done the right way! I tend to stay away from mexican restaurants, trucks, etc because I am usually let down by the lack of flavor. However this spot is an exception. The food here is amazing. Reminds me of home cooking in actual Mexico. The atmosphere set up they have going on, and the service they provide rivals that of taqueria spots in many mexican towns. I thoroughly enjoy my visits here and highly recommend people to swing by and hopefully experience a similar reaction.”
“They have very good food, but the space is tiny and cramped. The server looked annoyed the whole time and ignored the phone.Parking: Tiny parking lot. Difficult to get to because of construction, so you have to go through the alley.Wheelchair accessibility: NO wheelchair accessibility.”
“Was visiting Carlsbad and was told to try The Blue House for breakfast. It did not disappoint! Service was great and the food was awesome! I recommend the raspberry croissant I could have eaten 10 of them! Thanks Blue House! Thanks Dustin for sending us over!”
“Best place to eat in town. The decor is exactly what you would want in a wing restaurant - there are chicken items everywhere. Wings were great business is family owned and extremely friendly and wholesome. Best wings I had were tias and spicy bbq.”
“Amazing sandwiches, great service, clean, feels like a mom and pop shop! We are coming from Dallas and stopped by cause the pictures looks good and it didn't disappoint. If you near stop by and get you a sandwich!”
“My son and I happened across this place as we were taking a walk, and decided to go inside. It seemed to be a family running the place, and the woman there appeared to be in charge. She was very nice, complementing my outfit and making small talk as my son decided what ice cream he wanted. Once we ordered, the service was very quick. The price was also a sweet surprise, even tho he only got a sugar cone of vanilla ice cream rolled in rainbow sprinkles, the bill was only a bit over 3$ -- Will be going back there, and will also recommend to my friends. -- the only thing was that it was uncomfortably warm inside the building, but there was seating available outside so it wasn't a big deal. (If the owners see this review, THANK YOU, YOU GUYS ROCK!)Kid-friendliness: I could tell the woman that helped us had plenty of experience with kids. Instead of just putting sprinkles on top, she rolled the whole thing in em', just the way a kid would want. 10/10 awesome!”
“The food was the ABSOLUTE best I’ve had in New Mexico, all of 5 stars and more! The staff are super friendly and I felt valued and valued them and appreciated that, the service is quick and the atmosphere is relaxed. Awesome place!”
“Came to see Carlsbad Cavern from Oklahoma City. Followed goolge review to find this restaurant. Boy it didn't disappoint us.Behind its unassuming curb appeal is a lot of great deal of tasty food. We had the #19 Molcajete Jimador, the #2 Jimador Special, the Meat quesadillas, and the fried ice cream. All of those are beyond expectation.Other than the taste, the portion is big enough that I was overfull. The price is very reasonable.A side note: it charges a few bucks more for credit/debit card. So if you have cash it's a plus.”
“Had a great experience. The coffees we got were excellent and the friendly service was much appreciated. We also got talked into some coffee infused oatmeal cookies. Absolutely no regrets!”
“Loved this place!!! I didn't like a couple of the beers I had, but the rest were top notch. The bartender was attentive, knowledgeable, while also being sweet and chatty! Before leaving I asked about 6 packs and she instantly offered to can up beer for us on the spot even though she had a busy taproom. (I work in a brewery so I understand that canning by hand is not only time consuming, but doing it while you have a full taproom AND working alone is something I'd never ask of someone as a customer.) Next time we're in town we'll definitely be back!”
“I’m visiting Carlsbad and found this gem. Finding healthy refreshing options is easy here. I have had a shake as well as a mega tea thing that were both delicious and packed with nutrients. High quality products are very prominent here. Go get you some.”
“WOW! We were passing through while visiting some national parks and ate here not once, but twice! The quesabirrias and ramen are to die for! Also, the people there are incredibly nice! I would recommend this place to anyone passing through.”
“We visited Carlsbad and knew we were coming here after a long day of hiking. The atmosphere and staff was so friendly and they were very helpful! Sad to see they weren’t selling alcohol currently, but once we learned why, we were happy to continue to support a local business! We got the wings and a margharita pizza and it was delicious!! I’m not a big pizza fan, but I loved theirs!! Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and I had always intended to leave a review…BUT THEN, 15 minutes after they closed, I realized I left my purse hanging on a chair and we were leaving town the next morning. Tiffany was so kind to respond to my message on their FB and meet me at the brewery to give me my bag wayyy after they were already closed. She was SO KIND and saved me a huge hassle. Not to mention she was the one who helped serve us. She was constantly cleaning tables, serving customers and taking their orders. You can tell she is committed to her job. So AWESOME JOB Guadalupe Brewing Co. ?? Highly recommend yall!! Would give 10 ⭐️ if I could!”
“The good food is here - it's no mystery why it has over 4.5 stars from almost 1000 reviewers. Picked this place after doing Guadalupe and Carlsbad national parks all day. I was looking for a light lunch but wanted real food not just more snacks, but not a huge dinner yet.This was exactly it. I got tacos. They were fresh and some of the best street-style tacos I've had. There was a salsa and toppings bar station to get all you wanted. The light creamy green salsa was possibly the best sauce I've ever had. It was fresh and honestly addictive.”
“When you see I little trucked that’s tucked away(almost hidden)you know is gonna be damn good. Service is always fast. Today, I got the gorditas de asada con Chile verde and was blown away! And the salsa is amazing. For a HEAVY plate with a monster and chips, I only paid $10. Very happy. And full.”
“Amazing food, you definitely get the bang for your buck! If you leave hungry, it's your own fault. Fast friendly service with ample seating. If you don't want to sit inside on a beautiful, get your grub to go and go sit outside by the river.”
“Great patio, great service. We enjoyed our leisurely lunch after some hiking today! The food was a little spotty and pricy for what it was. The cordon blue was very good, the chicken fried steak was also very good. We enjoyed the decent calamari, and the portion was huge. The pozole was delicious. I ordered the pork chops but wouldn't recommend them. They were chewy and very dry, and the sauce much too sweet for my taste. The truffle fries aren't great. I would skip those. Would definitely go back here though. Get something more basic:)”
“The absolute best tacos in Carlsbad. The alambre tacos are to die for. They keep the area clean and the people are super nice. My favorite lunch spot in town ?”
“Awesome, I went to pick up some ice cream for my wife. I got two scoops of strawberries with cream added in fresh pineapple and pecans. Oh so delicious. The place has expanded to include dining in and a business to wire money. The place was clean inside and outside quite cozy too. The young ladies that work there are so nice and attentive to your requests.”
“Delicious food, it's not a huge menu but the dishes they have are really good, the service is lovely, my waitress started talking to me in Spanish when she realized I'm ”
“I love this place. I come here every day, multiple times a day. The place is always clean and the faces are always welcoming! I want to give a huge shout out to Elton for always being so kind and helpful to my children, and to Alicia during the day for always being kind and having a smile!”
“I go here at least 1 or 2 times a week and absolutely love it. My friend and I have been going back and forth with who buys coffee for a little over a year now we always go here. Service is super kind and the drinks are fantastic.”
“Enjoyable roadside haunt. I really enjoyed my Huevos Divorciados at La Patrona. Yes, I know it was lunch, but hey it was super good. I had asked for "Christmas" and got a nice amount of red and green chili on my food. I shared a "steak" taco from one of the family and used a tiny packet of "red sauce" to enhance the flavor. Boy, that red chili sauce was ear steaming hot! The heat didn't mask the flavor of the meat or the avocado in the taco... but I know where they got the inspiration for the steam out of the ears in cartoons now.”
“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!”
“Best wings and pizza I have ever had. The cashier Christina was so sweet and polite. Nice music will waiting on the food. A few small tables to seat at or a drive thru to order and go home. A must while in Carlsbad!! Coming back to try their drinks next!”
“Went down today from Roswell hoping to make it back before school, didn’t make it in time but it was well worth it!! I got the breakfast quesadilla and the brisket nachos. Hands down the best quesadilla I’ve ever had! Brisket nachos were also amazing! If you’re in town…even if you’re not, I highly recommend stopping by and getting something, customer service is just as good as the food! 10/10 gonna have to make that drive for it again!”
“This is a great place if you are looking for some good American style food with a little bit of Tex mex! The chips and queso are really good! The chips are nice and thick and the queso has a little bit of spice to it, which I like! I ordered the lucky bull burger with a side of loaded mashed potatoes and it was very good! The atmosphere is nice as well.”
“What a wonderful surprise to find such good seafood in the middle of the desert. This is definitely a comeback place. The services is great. It's a small location with a big parking lot but the prices are very reasonable and the food is outstanding. Very traditional Mexican seafood.”
“I stopped here for my first visit and ordered a Taco Plate. ? The portions were great. 3 tacos with rice and beans. Also was given red and green salsa. Customer service was Awesome! I would definitely recommend this food truck. I'll definitely be back to try some other food on the menu!!!”