26 Best Mexican Restaurants in Carlsbad

Check out our list of the best Mexican restaurants in Carlsbad.

Roque Burrito's and Restaurant Mexican • $
1401 W Mermod St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Combination 40 Green Chicken Enchilada Al Pastor Taco and Chile Relleno
Chille Relleno with a Side of Rice and Beans
Country Ham and Eggs with Tortillas
California Burrito and Berria Tacos
California Burrito Fries
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Bacon Egg and Cheese
Combination Fajitas
Breakfast Burrito
Posole Pork Stew

“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.“

4.7 Superb83 Reviews
El Nopal Food Court • $
2704 San Jose Boulevard, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas Red Green - Cheese Chicken Beef Plate
Strawberries & Cream Fresas Con Crema
Birria Ramen and Nopal Tacos
Quesabirria Taco Plate
Ground Beef Taco Plate
Green Enchilada Plate
Chile Relleno Plate
Kid’S Quesadilla
Burris Quesadilla
Birriaquesadilla

“I'm a Carlsbad native and always looking for a good place to eat. El Nopal definitely has excellent food! I haven't had a bad meal yet! My compliments to the gourmet chef!! He/she deserves that title!! I definitely recommend their food!“

4.7 Superb78 Reviews
El Sabor A Mexico Mexican • $
713 N Alameda St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla with Cheese and Meat
Hamburger Sencilla Simple
Specialty Burritos
Quesadilla Chicken
Carne Asada Fries
The Mega Burrito
Al Pastor Tacos
Nachos Supreme
Flauta Plate
Torta

“está delicioso, lo recomiendo mucho, sus tortas de asada, y sus hamburguesas al carbón 😋 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

4.7 Superb32 Reviews
El Charro Mexican • $
1302 S Canal St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Quesadilla
Quesadilla De Pollo
Barbacoa Taco Plate
Quesabirria Tacos
Ceviche Tostadas
Brisket Burrito
Shrimp Cocktail
Taco Plate Order
Chips and Salsa
Torta de Pastor

“Eu simplesmente amo esse lugar“

4.3 Superb249 Reviews
El Jimador Restaurant Mexican • $
509 S Canal St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Salsa Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No
Filete de Pescado A la Plancha
Camarónes A la Diabla Plate
Camarones A la Plancha
To Go Chips and Salsa
Tacos de Carne Asada
Shrimp Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadilla
El Jimador Fajitas
2 Jimador Special

“Very friendly people always on top of there job“

4.3 Superb235 Reviews
Birrieria Leo’s Mexican • $
3105 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Birria
Nacho Birria
Roaming Soup
Burrito

“Super delicious birria! Will definitely be coming back for more, I live in jal and will have no problem driving all the way to carlsbad for their birria! Can't wait until they get the birria torta, coming soon he said! I'll be back no doubt, excellent customer service too this mom and son duo rocked it!!“

4.8 Superb24 Reviews
PJ and B’s Rio Cafe Mexican • $
711 Muscatel Ave, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Philly Fries with Philly Steak Onion Bell Pepper & Smothered with Queso
Build Your Own Breakfast Burrito with Up to Three Toppings
Country Fried Steak and Eggs with Breakfast Potatoes
Triple B Brendas BBQ Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Carne Asada Fries
PJ's Hot Burrito
Huevos Rancheros
Philly Cheese
French Toast

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

4.3 Superb90 Reviews
Five 7 Five Tacos Mexican • $
2101 S Canal St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Fries
Taco

“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“

4.7 Superb15 Reviews
Mi Juanita Mexican • $
2704 San Jose Blvd, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Steak Ranchero
Chicharron
Egg W

“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.“

4.7 Superb11 Reviews
Monarca Express Mexican • $
403 E Greene St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Burrito De Carne Asada Steak Burrito
Pollo Chicken
Tacos

“Context: Road trip for caverns

Grabbed lunch here on the way out of town.

Read “it is always good and always quick.”

That was our experience.

Ordered a cheeseburger and barbacoa tacos.

Perfect burger

Perfect tacos

Unpretentious and tasty at a great price!

What more can you ask for?

Would recommend if you want to get a great lunch in a laid back restaurant l.“

4.4 Superb13 Reviews
Taqueria Jalisco Mexican • $
4103 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

It's a Combination Plate 39
Enchilada and Refried Beans
Viva La Chips Y Queso
Carne A la Tampiqueña
Asado and Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas
Street Taco Plate
Enchiladas Verdes
Fajitas De Carne
Flautas de Pollo

“Food is good atmosphere is good service we had the same waitress the past 3 times we went to eat we were not satisfied with her service we had to get the attention of the waiter because we needed a refill and our chorizoqueso she had forgot to get for us it's an appetizer we will definetally request another waitress or waiter to take care of us we will return for sure always have been satisfied with our food“

4.1 Good165 Reviews
Tina's Mexican Café Mexican • $
3122 San Jose Blvd, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Chips & Salsa

“Excellent experience, great food.“

4.8 Superb4 Reviews
JD’s Food Truck Mexican • $
516 S Canal St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Sinaloa
Hot Dog
Sonora

“LOVE THIS PLACE!!! THE DOGS R 2 DIE FOR!!! I AM HERE RITE NOW WAITING ON MY ORDER, KIND & SWIFT SERVICE! ITS DEFINITELY A MUST TRY!!! ❤️❤️❤️“

4.6 Superb5 Reviews
Rosy's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
1511 S Canal St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Burrito Smothered in Green Sauce
Chicken Enchiladas
Chips and Salsa
Chips & Salsa
Caldo De Res
Quesadilla
Guacamole
Barbacoa
Flautas
Tacos

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

4 Good60 Reviews
Carniceria San Juan de Los Lagos Mexican • $
1200 Pate St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Hamburguesa San Juan De Los Lagos
Carne Asada Burrito to Go
Carne Asada Taco Plate
Enchiladas Supreme
Chicken Enchiladas
Fresh Tortillas
Chips and Salsa
Roasted Chicken
Tacos Al Pastor
Carnitas Plate

“Outstanding meal tonight as we celebrated a milestone in our lives. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was excellent and the staff was fast and courteous. It is so good and satisfying, we highly recommend!“

4 Good148 Reviews
La perla Mexican food Mexican • $
3207 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad

“love the food always have. never had my order wrong. today though I was a lil amused as to how carrots got into my steak tacos... but it was cool“

3.6 Good7 Reviews
Mi Casita Mexican • $
309 N Main St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Build Your Own Burrito with Rice and Beans
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Chile Verde Con Carne Plate
Early Enchilada Breakfast
Side Chips & Salsa
Combination Plate
Turtle Cheesecake
Cheese Enchiladas
Early Enchiladas
Chile Relleno

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

3.7 Good52 Reviews
El Diamante Restaurant American • $$
106 W Bonbright St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo Garlic
Camarones A la Diabla
Chips & Guacamole
Pork Chops Bon In
Torre De Mariscos
Shrimp Cocktail
Grilled Fajitas
Mojarra Tilapia
Grilled Salmon
Chile Relleno

“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!“

4.2 Good185 Reviews
La Regia Mexican • $
1801 S Canal St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Buffet Asado Chile Verde Beans and Rice
Menudo with Toasted Bread
Quesabirria Taco Plate
Chile Rellenos Plate
Chips and Salsa
Buffet Plate
Quesa Birria
Enchiladas
Pozole

“rico,El Comal de teipktas especial“

3.3 Good45 Reviews
Sno To Go South LLC Fast Food • $
1713 S Canal St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Ultimate Cheeseburger
Deluxe Cheeseburger
Sno-Cones

“Delicious tacos and taquitos!!“

4.2 Good32 Reviews
Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant Mexican • $
710 S Canal St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Red Enchilada Plate with Rice and Refried Beans and Rice with a Side Dish of Ground Beef Tacos
Quesadillas with Your Choice of Red or Green Chile Served with Sour Cream and Guacamole
Enchiladas with Egg on Top
Lucy’S Mexicali Burrito
Carne Guisada Plate
Chili Relleno Plate
Combination Plate
Green Chile Stew
Chips and Salsa
Fajitas Beef

“Excellent experience. Food was hot and fresh. Chips are the best ever with a little seasoning that makes them so craveable. Their red sauce is traditional for New Mexico and favorable but just too spicy for me. Our waitress was absolutely wonderful and answered all my many questions with a smile. She made our dining experience perfect. If we ever come this direction again when traveling we will definitely stop back in.“

3.5 Good115 Reviews
CHEKO'S MEXICAN FOOD Fast Food • $
3105 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Any Choice of Meat for Sopes
Chile Relleno
Chicharron
Guacamole
Carnitas
Chorizo
Taco
Ham

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

4.2 Good12 Reviews
Mariscos El Buchón Seafood • $$
Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Tostadas De Ceviche De Camaron Y Pescado
Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Tostada de Ceviche de Pulpo
Oysters on the Half Shell
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Drunken Shrimp Tacos
Chicken Quesadilla
Ceviche de Pescado
Flank Steak Tacos
Grilled Octopus

“Delicious food good price“

4 Good123 Reviews
Carlsbad Caverns Trading Company Mexican • $
727 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad

“Beautiful place. It's a walking tour. Floors are wide enough and well-maintained. The cave is mostly dry, so there is not much trouble with water on the floor. There is an elevator at the end to bring you back up. Amazing formations to see. There are two gift shops and a snack bar in the building that houses the entrance. We enjoyed it very much.“

3.9 Good30 Reviews
La Tienda Bakery • $
1301 S Canal St, Carlsbad

“I usually get tacos here for lunch. My wife and I love them because they are not greasy. Made to order while you wait for them. Of course the shell is pre-made, as are the rest of the ingredients which make for a fast turnaround time. This time I went to get nopales and corn chips. I ended up skipping the nopales because they were old and had dark spots on them. So I only got the chips.“

3.9 Good39 Reviews
May's Dari-Lea Drive In Fast Food • $
2216 W Lea St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Double Bacon Green Chile Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger with American Cheese
Four Ground Beef Tacos
Large Cheeseburger
Enchilada Plate
Cherry Shake
Steak Finger
Onion Rings
Waffle Fries
Green Chili

“The best green chile cheeseburger in the state of New Mexico. The bun was perfectly toasted, covered in diced onions, a healthy stealthy hot green chile blend, melt cheese and a decent sized patty. They off the San option in the “flip” a burger in a grilled tortilla, with beans, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. The soft tacos were corn, lightly grilled with butter & filled with a copious blend of lettuce, cheese, & ground beef, served with chili con queso, for dipping of course. If you are a vegetarian, no problemo, they make everything to order, and use fantastic produce. This restaurant is worth the drive to Carlsbad New Mexico, from anywhere! I ate there twice in an hour.“

3.7 Good24 Reviews

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