Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Carlsbad

7 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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La Patrona
La Patrona
85/100 (604 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Mexican
Latin
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Delicious selection of Mexican food. Easily seen from main street in town. Limited parking out front but more possible on nearby street. Friendly..."
Mark Stevens
"So good! Authentic, fresh ingredients, beautifully prepared meats, rice & beans. Barbacoa was melt in your mouth. Salsas were bold and flavorful...."
Justin Kelleher
"We randomly stopped here because it looked like a good place and we weren't wrong. When I say looked like a good place- it appeared to have been..."
Sara Hudson
"Best tacos I've ever had I think! Real nice people, good prices, and great food. What else can you ask for? Will be returning..."
Tharen G
Pollos Maria
Pollos Maria
83/100 (1520 ratings)
Quick Bites
Spanish
Latin
Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Chicken Wings
Fish
Shrimp
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Sit down
Mexican
Fast food
Latin
Spanish
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Better than home cooking (at least my cooking). This restaurant is my family's go-to spot for comfort food, Mexican style. The chicken soup is..."
Kelli Moors
"This is totally authentic Mexican food. No canned meat, all fresh and great tasting. Prices are good and the value is great. Great heated patio to..."
Yom C
"This place is definitely a spot that you need to indulge in. The food is spectacular. It’s like someone knows what they are doing in that kitchen...."
Kristy Higgins
"Solid burritos! Solid food! Absolutely a place to try and return to. I will not stop eating here. Burritos are a good size, but not an ungodly amount..."
Jacq Hansen
"I LOVE the food. So..."
Joy Ferguson
"Decent Mexican style food, friendly staff, amazing outdoor patio dining area with firepits next to the tables. As the name suggests they are known..."
Meng Sun
"Food was alright, not great, not bad.... Just maybe above alright. Had the Nachos with tortilla chips instead of fries. My daughter a Asada burrito,..."
Peter Quinto
Casa De Bandini
Casa De Bandini
81/100 (5957 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Southwestern
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Queso
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
Burrito
Beef
Tortillas
Fajitas
Chicken Wings
Salad
Ceviche
Chili
Crab
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"The queso fundido was amazing. Our server had a great sense of humor throughout our meal. He kept the horchata flowing and the tamales made me weep..."
Edward Dwight Shuherk
"We were on the patio by one of the fountains. Delightful ambiance! We shared fajitas, which were excellent. We used to go to this place when it was..."
Marti Watson Garlett
"Delicious food, great waitress and a wonderful dog friendly..."
Vicki Taylor Poteet
"We sat in the bar for Happy Hour. Great HH margaritas. Salsa also great. We ordered off the menu. Food was impressive and plentiful. A bit..."
Holly Kohler
"We are on vacation from Arizona and have had bad luck finding a good seafood Mexican restaurant. We loved the food here! Good size portions, and..."
Alan Roney
"Great place to eat might have to wait a while as there are many people that like it. They have a very good..."
Richard Mitchell
"Awesome food and enjoyed the environment good place to enjoy a..."
Luis Gomez
"Really great wait staff and as a Texan moving to California, the Mexican food and drinks were the..."
Mark E. Floyd-Thaut
"Exceeded my expectations. First time there - Thursday night, totally packed yet waited less than 10 minutes for a table for five. Service was fast..."
Don Sadler
"Great food, service, drinks and atmosphere. Short wait, homemade tortillas, large portions and a awesome waiter Jose C! He was so attentive and..."
Patricia Doak
"I love this place! Remembering the old location in Old Town, but this Carlsbad location is still super fun. It's really really big and despite the..."
Summer Sandberg
"I don't eat a lot of Mexican food because it's normally cheap quality and super greasy. This on the other hand, was not. You definitely get your..."
Caleb Craner
"Fantastic Mexican food! Wonderful atmosphere. Lots of outdoor seating options. Lovely wait staff. You will love this restaurant if you like..."
Liz
"Great service. Great food. My meal was perfect. Pineapple and shrimp was an amazing..."
Dinesh Bharuchi
Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria
Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria
80/100 (214 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Peruvian
Peruvian
Latin
Chilean
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Octopus
Ceviche
Peruvian
Latin
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Mexico Veijo
Mexico Veijo
80/100 (462 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mexican Salsas
Combo 4
Cali Burrito
Carne Asada Quesadilla
Half Order Super Nachos
Bacon & Potato Burrito
Burrito de Chorizo Sin Papas
Plato de Camarón 18 Shrimp Plate
Plato de Carne Asada 12 Carne Asada Plate
Carne Asada Tacos Hard Shell
From Shrimp Plate in a Corn Tortilla
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Texas De Brazil - Carlsbad
Texas De Brazil - Carlsbad
79/100 (934 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Spanish
Latin
South American
Steakhouse
Spanish
Latin
South American
Brazilian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sit down
Spanish
Steakhouse
South American
Latin
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Location:Good, Parking:Good, Service:Good, Price for food received: high, Overall: This is the first time at this location. Expect to pay $50 or..."
Rich Gill (Rich AMeN Gill)
"I came for my birthday and immediately this turned into my all time favorite restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, the display, the menu, and even..."
Jerome Smith
"Very nice brazillian steakhouse in east carlsbad. Located in the mall accross from cheesecake factory. I really enjoyed the decor. Lots of backlit..."
alan stanly
"Great service, good meats, a little pricey but overall worth it. Our experience was on a Tuesday night in early January during Omicron... was a..."
andy flick
"Most of the food was excellent. The pork was very dry. Lobster bisque was delicious. There are many other items on the salad bar, including shrimp,..."
Ellen Winters
"Good! Well, for not being the acclaimed fogo de chao.. this place was good. Upon arriving, had no reservation and it was a table for one, the wait..."
karina ayala
Norte
Norte
78/100 (1806 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Strawberry Margarita
Michelada
Tapas
Tomato Sauce
Cheese Quesadilla
Fish Taco
Modelo Especial
Tacos
Chicken Chimichanga
Tostada Suprema
House Margarita
Nachos
Torta
Burrito
Shrimp
Albondigas Soup
Tortillas
Beef
Crab Burrito
Fajitas
Shrimp Fajitas
Grilled Shrimp Taco
Nachos
Fideo Soup
Chile Relleno and Shredded Beef Enchilada Plate
Fish
Salad
Papa's Biggie Chip Dip
Pork
Crab
Taco and Chimichanga Plate
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Carnitas
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
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