Best Tapas in Carlsbad

42 restaurant menus in Carlsbad, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse
79/100 (1362 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Sandwiches
Tacos
Burger
Ribs
Tortillas
Deep dish pizza
Shrimp
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Bar
American
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Reservations
Free Wifi
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Good pizza, good drinks, good staff. long wait on..."
Richard B
"Had great time. Went there with family for Father's Day. Staff was attentive. Service was good. Enjoyed the beer with Porter and Stout being my..."
Bumpnkev
"LOVE BJs! Great food, great service, great atmosphere, one of our favorite places to..."
Meghann V
"Love this pizza! I'm so tired of east coast thin crust .... Wish there were more places around with the Chicago style deep dish like BJ's. The..."
MFH
"My wife and I went here with some friends and enjoyed it. I had the local made stout which I though tasted like a good porter and my wife got the..."
Bill
"Try the new grilled pork..."
Ed
"We just celebrated my mother-in-laws birthday. We sat outside and Katie was our server. The food was outstanding and Katie..."
Loonie
"Excellent in every way!. My son and I stopped in...both of us have gluten allergies and we were so happy to see Red Bridge gluten-free beer on the..."
Sherri Moury
Junior's Burritos & Mexican Restaurant
Junior's Burritos & Mexican Restaurant
79/100 (834 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
"Great place to sit down for some Mexican food in a no frills eatery. I had the red Chile pork and was very pleased. The flour tortillas were great,..."
Jacob C.
"Food was good, service was good as well. However I was not a fan of the salsa it’s that not everyone including myself likes avacados or chunks of..."
Oscar Sanderson
"Went for a late lunch. Staff was very friendly and seemed to have no issue with the token tourist/white chick that rolled up at 3pm for REAL Mexican..."
Mj Grube
"Great food, friendly staff, and I parked my truck rite up..."
The One Legged Wonder IronMan71
"Driving through, was looking for authentic cuisine. This place was awesome! Friendly staff, great food. The salsa in particular-I wanted to buy it in..."
Jordan McGee
"This place was phenomenal. The carne asada and chili rellano was some of the best, the horchata was SO GOOD, and even their chips and salsa were..."
Brianne Rogers
Yellowbrix Restaurant
Yellowbrix Restaurant
79/100 (3953 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Southwestern
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cuban
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish
Sandwiches
Tortillas
Scallops
Pork
Cheeseburger
Nachos
Calamari
Burger
Alfredo
Calamares
Hamburgers
Tiramisu
Salmon
Cheesecakes
Ice Cream
Crème Brulée
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Cheesecake
Beef
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Gelato
Pasta
Creme Brulee
Meatloaf
Cuban Sandwich
Salad
Chili
Cakes
Burrito
Crab
Pesto
Sit down
Cuban
Southwestern
Healthy
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cute little spot! The outdoor area had Anthony singing great tunes all evening. Great atmosphere! The kitchen was going through a transition. The..."
Melissa Smith
"The food and service at this place was so amazing. I got the Cobb and had the best salad I have ever had! The dressing was to die for. My kids got..."
shannan rael
"Great service and great food. Well prepared with good portions. I had the salmon and shrimp scampi. They also have a very comprehensive list of wines..."
Garrett Miller
"The food was ok, very bland and tasteless. For some reason, the town of Carlsbad hates salt, pepper, and seasonings on it's food. The food came in..."
Julius Jacob
"There was no disappointment in the experience we had here at Yellow Brix. We came in the middle of the afternoon, so there was barely a crowd. The..."
Alex Yanez
"A delicious jewel in Carlsbad, NM. We tried a local (NM) wine and had a fantastic dinner. We ordered the calamari, fetticini alfredo, and chicken..."
Jenifer Fosnaugh
"Tried this place for dinner when stopped during a road trip, and didn’t regret it! I got a poached pear salad with salmon on top, and it was very..."
Mac Mac
"Great little restaurant. I had a local Stash IPA, Chips with Salsa and Queso, and Brix Meatloaf with sauted veggies and Penne on the side. ..."
Ranger Nic
20|twenty
20|twenty
79/100 (737 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
American
International
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Risotto
Burger
Calamares
Hamburgers
Salmon
Tapas
Shrimp
Ribs
Pancakes
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Pasta
Ice Cream
Salad
Lamb
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Calamari
Sit down
American
International
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Late Night
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The restaurant is offering a Petal To Plate menu in April, along with the regular menu. Start with@Bruce K. AKA Salt Of The Earth Projects..."
Jill Weinlein
"Sean at the bar was absolutely fantastic. Delicious drinks and outstanding service. We only had the chips with onion dip for bar food but it was..."
Brittany Kimsey
"Recently, I was invited to Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar in Carlsbad, located in the Sheraton Resort & Spa. I rarely go all the way up to Carlsbad, but..."
Jinxi Eats
"Had one of the best filet mignon steaks ever. Service was attentive. Atmosphere was quiet and elegant when we visited in..."
DRx. Wes
"Great service & food the first night. waiter the second night was poor &..."
Walt C
"Flavorful food. Slow service on Friday evening... Water not refilled, finished plates not removed, slow to get check...."
DebD
"Great food. Excellent service. Just one caveat - check your bill closely, they tend to overcharge for items. Keep the menu handy to compare what you..."
CascadeFalls
"...our favorites from last week included the above mentioned Roast Chicken Taco, the Korean Beef BBQ with Watermelon, Cucumber and Mint, as well as..."
Kim Kelly - Liv Life
"Recently I was invited to go all the way up to Carlsbad land to check out a place called Twenty/20. It’s right next door to Legoland. When you pull..."
Mary Desjean
Norte
Norte
78/100 (1806 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Latin
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Torta
Albondigas Soup
Shrimp
Crab Burrito
Burrito
Beef
Shrimp Fajitas
Tortillas
Fajitas
Grilled Shrimp Taco
Nachos
Fideo Soup
Chile Relleno and Shredded Beef Enchilada Plate
Papa's Biggie Chip Dip
Fish
Salad
Taco and Chimichanga Plate
Pork
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Crab
Carnitas
Strawberry Margarita
Michelada
Tomato Sauce
Cheese Quesadilla
Modelo Especial
Tapas
Chicken Chimichanga
Fish Taco
Tostada Suprema
Tacos
House Margarita
Nachos
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Mid-range
"Have loved this place for decades! Amazing location, best quality, best tasting Mexican food in the county! Terrific..."
Jennifer Carlson
"Loved it! The beef tacos, and burritos were very good, good size , the guacamole was fresh, loved that the lunch special came with a choice of a..."
Karen Swift Doherty
"I’ve been eating at this restaurant since childhood, and it’s always on..."
Douglas Annison
"I love it there. We go every time we are in town. The waiters are awesome and have a great sense of humor. A little type if you like it..."
Victoria Gamboni
"I’ve been visiting the place for 20 years, since it was called Fidel’s. Glad to say the recipes remain as good as ever. Crab enchiladas are to...."
Kimberly Silverman Brophy
"Great place for lunch and a Patron margarita. You can eat inside or outside or just do take-out, your choice. Explore Carlsbad Village and/or stroll..."
Jamie Whiteford
"Norte is located on the beach in Carlsbad. It is a cute location. You order your food at the counter and they use a load speaker to call you when it..."
Elizabeth Lascheid
"We've been going here for years... great location in Carlsbad Village. The bar is nice, the outdoor patio tables are great (cool ocean breezes and..."
Jeff Stocking
"The food was good. Everything is Super Covid compliant, there is no wait staff. You order your food at the desk and everything is packed to..."
Kimbely Campbell
Miguel's Cocina
Miguel's Cocina
77/100 (862 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tacos
Swordfish
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Tortillas
Salad
Fajitas
Chili
Nachos
Calamari
Torte
Tuna
Ceviche
Calamares
Queso
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Visiting the area we decided to have dinner here. Got seated quickly. Very clean restaurant. Friendly staff and good service. Full bar and great menu..."
Kimberly H
"What a treat of a visit today. Our server Lindsey was fantastic, attentive and on time even though the place was popping. The food is fantastic...."
ap dricker
"Always such incredible food here, it’s usually busy but honestly we get seated fast (without any kids though). The barbacoa is to die for and they..."
Madison I.
"Great restaurant! Excellent food and customer service. Huge portions, fun atmosphere. Cool note - they serve queso with your chips and..."
Chris Mills
"Miguel's was spectacular. We sat at the bar and got margaritas, they were so delicious! Hugo helped us out and we ordered the empanadas, they were a..."
Gabby Vargas
"Stood in a 45-minute line here and it was well worth it. Best fish tacos I've had in my life and the Margaritas are..."
Kevin B
"Took a detour from the mad traffic on the 5 on Memorial Day Weekend. Surprisingly there was no wait! Miguel’s is my fave spot for their queso..."
VALERIE MARQUEZ
"This place is just simply amazing. First, I'm gonna talk about the place. The place is perfectly situated right on the Exit of Palomar Airport Road...."
Wes Paul
Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
76/100 (886 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Latin
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Ceviche
Local Lobster
Shrimp
Burrito
Cheese Crisp
Beef
Nachos
Margarita Flight
Fish
Beer
Chile Relleno Burrito
Chips & Salsa to Go
Salad
Refried Beans & Rice
Chili
Shrimp Taco Soft
Scallops
Olas Margarita House Special
Chile N' Piña Margarita
Carne Asada Taco Soft
Tapas
Chile Relleno with Carne Asada
Fish Taco
Spicy Beans and Cheese Burrito
Tacos
Bloody Mary
Cheese Quesadilla De Camarones a La Crema
Margaritas
Kids Meal Chicken Taquitos
Guacamole and Chips
Chips and Salsa
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What always strikes me is how nice everyone is. The hostesses are friendly and listen to try an accommodate requests. The bussers are on it with the..."
Sjogren Kay Arlene
"First time visit and we enjoyed it. Ordered the carne asada nachos (huge portion) and the grilled shrimp taco plate. Everything we got was simply..."
Susan Riley
"Great local spot to relax with friends, enjoying great food and some amazing margaritas, I would definitely recommend it to..."
Vesna Petrich
"The food was great and the staff was amazing! Very accommodating with allowing us to bring in some fries for my daughter. Super friendly and fun...."
Elizabeth Santiago
"Definitely the best place in Town! Everything on the menu is great.The margaritas unreal! Flamed broiled chili is delicious. Service is friendly and..."
Garrett Earnshaw
"I was in there yesterday but one of my good friends and there is always been so great but it expecially this time the waitress that I had I cannot..."
Dawn Simpson
"Great food, very friendly staff. We love this place and will continue to make the hour drive to eat there...."
Maria T Cortes
"I adore this place. The food is divine and the wait staff is fabulous. Great place to hang out with friends near the beach on..."
Sally McKinley
"We have been going to Las Olas for many years. The food is excellent & so are the people working there. They are like family to..."
Linda Shipley Fritz
"Awesome place.... great food & friendly service!This was our first visit... will definitely be..."
Alice Folkner Gomes
"First time visit and thought it was a nice comfortable place to eat at. Staff was polite and took great care of us. Also thought the prices were..."
Debbie Thomas
"We had everything vegetarian or pescetarian.. Fish tacos and chili rellenos were great. Chips and salsa were good also and the waitress was very..."
Jackie Hoffman E
"The best Carnitas taco I've ever had! They also have great beers on..."
Katie Lamkin
"Great drinks, good food and a very friendly..."
Deanna Dodge
"Las Olas is our favorite place for margaritas and food. We love to sit in the bar by the window..."
Susan Gentry
"First time here, I had the shrimp taco & refried beans, wow...so good! The chips & salsa is amazing too. The decor of the restaurant is cute I liked..."
KARI
"Great local Mexican cuisine! Happy hour options were short, but the essentials. Ricardo was a man of all trades! We got the nachos and two house..."
Karissa Secora
"A great spot for better than average Mexican fare.Their table salsa is very tasty and has a good spicy note. Always a good indicator for Mexican..."
Frank Yubeta
"Incredible margarita flight! Great location, friendly staff and excellent appetizers. We sat in a booth right next to the big open windows facing the..."
Matt Cahill
"My wife and I go to Las Olas all the time and we've never had a bad visit! The food is fantastic and the margaritas to go are awesome..."
Steve Skinner
Dini's Bistro
Dini's Bistro
76/100 (619 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Seafood
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
American
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
Sandwiches
Burger
Nachos
Crab
Cobb Salad
Clams
Oyster
Cakes
Calamari
Pesto
Mussels
Shrimp
Calamares
Beef
Salmon
Crab Cake
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Fish
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Pasta
Swordfish
Salad
Prawns
Clam Chowder
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Waterfront
Parking Available
Accepts Discover
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Late Night
Brunch
Mid-range
"I’ve been here twice and I simply love the place. I love the tables outside with the ocean view, and the food is fresh and delicious. Hits the spot..."
Agatha California
"Food was great tried a couple signature drinks Hendricks blueberry Collins and a cold brew martini with hazelnut liqueur both were great. Wer not..."
Stanley Hopf
"Going to Dini’s is like visiting “Cheers.” Laid back, gorgeous ocean views and the staff are phenomenal. The food and drinks are reasonably..."
Rosemary Keane
"Such a cute, cozy restaurant with wonderful staff! Our waiter was attentive and kind. The food was so fresh and delicious! The atmosphere is..."
Erin Luken
"Delicious crab avocado salad. Fish and chips were great. Attentive and friendly staff. Ocean view, BUT highway runs in front of your view. Parking..."
Kathleen Dodson-smith
"We stopped here for brunch and had a wonderful experience. Right across the street from the beach it was perfect. The food was delicious along with..."
Jeanelle Z. Jones
"This place is amazing, we were in town for a wedding and found ourselves having dinner here almost every night. The staff is not only incredibly..."
Ian Rinearson
Casero Taqueria
Casero Taqueria
75/100 (623 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Mexican
Mexican
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Tortillas
Fish
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The outdoor seating area is great, as was our server Paige. Just a wonderful atmosphere. However, the menu is not as expansive as some other Mexican..."
Mark Burns
"Forgot to take pictures of the food but loved the overall ambiance of this place. The menu was diverse and amazing. My husband and I had a torta and..."
Makenzie Callahan
"Delightful patio seating, which allows dogs. Bar has mini fire pits outside. Food was delicious, Mexican Cobb and Baja fish taco. Service was good..."
Christina Waters
"This place is amazing I love the ambiance and home made tortillas are just unique ! Great cooks thanks for that extra energy and getting fresh..."
Lizza G
"We arrived about 20 min to close 8:40pm on Friday night (they close early for weekend night IMO) but they were gracious and seated us at a high top..."
Cherilyn Jones
"Have a fave Taco Tuesday location? Well you might just need to rethink that. $4 tacos from a good selection of choices and the chips and salsa are..."
Henry Voros
"We went to Casero twice this week, once for happy hour, and once for brunch - I was really happy with the food and service both..."
Darryl Gordon
Park 101
Park 101
74/100 (1778 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
American
Armenian
Armenian
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Pork
American
Armenian
Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a cool and fun place for the whole family! Fun area downstairs For the kids to hang out and play games. The food is delicious and I especially..."
Maria Lata Calianno
"This place is dope because they have ranch as a condiment option when you go to get sauces. This is a revolutionary concept. Every place should be..."
Aleyna Williams
"We went Saturday afternoon for a family party and had a great experience. Delicious food, terrific service, great place for the little kids to play..."
Marla Ovitsky Jacobs
"Exceptional selection of beer! Amazing Mules! Breakfast burrito was by far the best one I've ever had. Hands down my favorite place in Carlsbad! Alec..."
Christopher Hillery
"The best new spot in Carlsbad!! Roof deck is the best. I took ribs home at ate them in the..."
Eric Wiggins
"What a great new find!!! Once you get the hang of how to do things it’s pretty easy.. the food is really good, my husband had the pulled pork in..."
Denise Alice Dixon Merrill
"Great spot in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Lots of outdoor space and super dog friendly. Lots of beers on tap and a nice elevated bar menu. The..."
David Spiewak
"Great atmosphere, seating outside with cozy firepit area (warm seats 😊) were nice on an overcast and chilly afternoon. Lobster roll sandwich was..."
Sharon DeBlois
"Dropped in to squeeze a wee bit of the holiday spirit out of the unusually remaining chill above the San Diego coast, and no better place than Park..."
Sam Diego Mejia
"Awesome shrimp tacos. Brussell sprouts also delicious with tender Brisket on a bun. Delicious..."
Miriam Lopez
"Pretty great tasting fried chicken sandwich, but overpriced and unreasonable upcharge from fries to salad. $19 for the sandwich + $5 to upgrade to a..."
David Schwartz
"Amazing venue. Great selection of beers and great food options. Was there for Taco Tuesday and it did not disappoint. Actually happened to catch them..."
Ashton Zito
"This was a cool little place. My sister wanted some lobster from the little stand right next to it so we figured we would eat here so we could all..."
Doug Rosson
Skyline Cafe At Legoland Hotel
Skyline Cafe At Legoland Hotel
73/100 (280 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Bar
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Tapas
Tacos
American
Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Decent hotel food. Went here for dinner and it was alright, service was decent and menu variety was..."
Levi Sorenson
"We had a nice birthday dinner for our son. Food was delicious and service was friendly and prompt. Thank you to the staff for great..."
HanksASC
"The food was ok but the customer service was so good. Everyone was super sweet with my kid on his birthday. All around great customer..."
David McCormack
"Food is very flavorful!! Service is okay. We go here every time we stay in the..."
Ashley
Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant
Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant
70/100 (1886 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Carlo’S Special
Burger
Watermelon Margarita
Red Enchilada Plate with Rice and Refried Beans and Rice with a Side Dish of Ground Beef Tacos
Blue Hawaiian
Taquitos Enrollados
Churros and Ice Cream
Beef Chicken Shrimp Fajitas
Beef
Fajitas Beef
Tucson Chimichanga with Beef
Salad
Burger
Appetizer Shrimp Cocktail
Chili
Green Chile Stew
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Carne Guisada Plate
Tortillas
Traditional Margarita
Fajitas
Cinco Nachos
Queso
Chili Relleno Plate
Quesadilla
Enchiladas with Egg on Top
Michelada
Lucy’S Mexicali Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"I have been a customer for many, many years....we go way back to the 70's.....The food on the menu was awesome then .....and has not changed..."
Oscar Sosa
"Came in for late lunch, early dinner. Food was on point and plentiful. Everything that was recommended was great. Drinks were refreshing and..."
ROY TREVINO
"The wait to be seated was unexpectedly quick however the wait between placing our order and being served our meals was nearly an hour. Can’t say..."
David West
"Visiting 7 days for work, first night here the group went to Lucy’s. Got the Santa Fe chicken, it was delicious although the portion of chicken was..."
Mark K
"Lucy's nachos NEVER disappoint.... affordable and also a lot for your money. I love the atmosphere and the way it is decorated. 130pm is the best..."
Kristie Strieby