This place is a gem in Carlsbad. Started out with some complimentary warm chips and salsa…read more The food was exceptional and the prices reasonable for the quality. Service friendly and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The spouse had the CAMARONES A LA PLANCHA looking for a non-fried seafood and not disappointed. Plenty of sides with salad, rice and mashed potatoes. I had the A LA DIABLA, the sauce was so flavorful and generous amount of chicken was able to take leftovers of a grilled chicken sandwich and about 1/2 the pasta. It will not go to waste

Skip this place. Food was horrible at new location in the old long John silver location. Salmon was…read moreso overcooked it was like shoe leather!!! Coconut shrimp was also over cooked and thick doughy batter. And steaks. Cooked way past medium rare to well done, absolutely no pink. Ceviche was ok. But more like salsa than ceviche. Overall for $150 not including tip for 4 people for lunch was severely disappointed. Won't be going back. Service was not much better.

While visiting Carlsbad Caverns we stayed in town for a couple days and had dinner here our first…read morenight. The waitress who served us was wonderful, friendly, attentive, and incredibly kind to our dog. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were generous. The only negative part of the evening had nothing to do with the restaurant. A man seated next to us spent much of dinner being rude and entitled, repeatedly questioning how the salmon was prepared, criticizing the wine list, and generally acting unpleasant toward the staff. The blonde waitress with glasses handled the situation with impressive patience and professionalism. Honestly, it took restraint not to say something myself. She did a fantastic job dealing with a very difficult customer and deserves recognition for it.

Arrived in that quiet lull between lunch and dinner and found the place mostly empty. Once the…read morehostess finally reappeared and got the couple ahead of us seated -- and eventually us -- things improved. Our server stepped in quickly with menus, drinks, and a level of attentiveness that helped smooth over the slow start. The Fish & Fries was fine, nothing remarkable. The chicken tenders came out hot and were clearly real chicken, but they carried a noticeable fish flavor from the shared fryer. The Tuscan Spicy Chicken pasta was the opposite experience: a huge portion, easily enough for two, and genuinely flavorful. The Steak Soft Tacos didn't land as well -- the steak was a bit tough and didn't bring much flavor. Dessert didn't redeem things. The Chocolate Lava Cake á la mode had good vanilla ice cream, but the cake itself was dry, the "lava" was basically Hershey's syrup, and the whole thing lacked any standout chocolate flavor. A mixed visit overall -- some bright spots, some misses -- landing solidly in the middle.

We stopped here on our way through and are so glad we did! Our server, Jasmine, was kind and…read moreattentive. The kitchen got our food out quickly, and everything was piping hot and delicious. We arrived around 4:15, and they were already busy--it's obviously a popular spot, and we can see why!

Food was really good! I had the salmon with slaw and fried okra. My husband had the Notorious PIG…read moreand really enjoyed it! The slaw was incredible! Service was very good! Atmosphere left a little to be desired! The music was very loud and it was annoying screaming music! I asked if they could turn it down and they did. Except for that it could've been a very nice experience.

In town to see the caverns. Found this place on Yelp. Uber driver said he has never heard a bad…read morething about it and it usually has a good Crowd. Pizza was excellent. Beer was as well. Service was great, staff were lively and attentive. Highly recommend.

We stopped by here for dinner after spending a full day of hiking at Guadalupe Mountains National…read morePark, so boy were we hungry! We ordered the New Mexico Green Chile Chicken pizza and the plain nachos. NM Green Chile Chicken Pizza (4/5): Crispy bacon, grilled chicken, red bell peppers, and plenty of green chiles elevate the flavors of this pizza to the height of El Capitan! The crust was also nice and crispy. Something felt missing though, like some more salt or a deeper flavor profile to the crust. Plain Nachos (3/5): This tastes exactly how it looks -- beer infused with that canned ultra-processed bright yellow synthetic cheese poured over some tortilla chips out a bag. You can also ask for pickled jalapeños with it, but you only get a small cup. We asked for more jalapeños after we ran out but they told us it'd be extra charge... It was pretty busy for a week night as well and we had to wait for seating to open up. It looked like the hottest spot in town! Overall, the food is decent but not even close to the best food I've had nearby a national park. But considering how close it is, still a solid option!

Great little find. Dining room was very cute. The…read morerestaurant is actually inside a motel lobby so it was kind of hard to spot. You have to really be looking if your not familiar with it. It looks like it's been there awhile but is very well kept and clean. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered chicken fried steak, a burger and the Flume chicken. Everything was very good and you couldn't have gone wrong with any of these dishes. The salad bar was very tempting and I would definitely give it a try.

Was in town for work and stopped for dinner alone. My server was more interested in talking to some…read morepeople at another table than providing service to me. She never bothered to check on me when someone else delivered my food. I decided to get dessert and coffee the coffee never arrived. I wish I had had a different server as the others were providing great service to their tables. I would suggest going to some place else.

El Charro keeping it humble and absolutely delivering. Not fancy (nothing in this town really is )…read morebut daaaaauuum... that bean burrito was one of the best I've had in a long time. The burritos do run a little on the smaller side, but they're packed with flavor and definitely hit the spot. The salsa bar actually brings the heattttt spicy spicy, not just "I promise it's hot" spicy and the guac has legit flavor. Best part? You finish your meal and casually wander next door because it's connected to an ice cream and fruiteria situation. Dinner + dessert without even leaving the building. Say less.

I was recommended El Charro in Carlsbad, NM by some locals, and I'm so glad I listened…read more I'm a big fan of quesabirria and have been on a little quesabirria journey, and this has to be one of the top two best quesabirria tacos I've ever had. The taco was crispy and filled with delicious meat, and the consommé was rich and flavorful. If I hadn't been on the road, I probably would have ordered another one. The portion was generous, and the price was fair too. The service was quick, and the overall dining environment was bright and clean. Definitely a great local recommendation and a spot I'd happily come back to.

Don't bother going anywhere else to eat and just do yourself a favor and come here!…read more After spending a few days in New Mexico with disappointing food, this place has been the highlight foodwise. The food is amazing, the service is amazing. The restaurant is clean and has plenty of seating. Try the tacos al pastor! Some of the best tacos Ive ever had. Everything is made in house. It's also a carniceria so the meat is good quality and fresh. If I could give it more stars, I would!

This place is overpriced and the food was mid, too. The ambiance is cool, yes, but it's not worth…read moreit. We stopped to try something local on our way through New Mexico. Server lady was nice but spoke no English at all. For $16 we got an empty quesadilla on a plastic plate, no sides, no dips, no sour cream or guacamole with it. For water, you get a 500ml Walmart bottle of water for the price of a pack. Seriously? The positive thing - very quick cooks. Very confusing checkout: we were walking around an empty restaurant to find someone to give our money to. And although there was plenty of staff around, nobody cared. I don't know why this place is so highly rated, maybe this wasn't our lucky day as white foreigners passing through.

Service was good!…read more Food was not what I expected paying $35 for both of these plates. Sandwiches were supposed to be toasted and everything was ICE COLD. Salad was ok... however overall, I'd never go back. Toooooo expensive!

Ordered a meal togo and the service was friendly and pretty quick for how busy it was. The sandwich…read morewas delicious and had a good amount of avocado and turkey although I wish the bread was toasted. It also came with a pickle spear. I got a side of fruit which was not very good. A couple pieces of cantaloupe and melon. Would recommend opting for another side.

The interior was an interesting combination that gave mostly a country feel, even if the music…read moreselection was anything but country. Servers were kind and attentive although seemingly more business (at least our server). The food was fine but wouldn't necessarily say it was outstanding. I would though go back.

While I had the hamburger (which was very good!) my friends had the barbecue and they said it was…read moresome of the best they ever had. But the sidewinder fries! So freaking good and such large portions! And the sweet potato fries with syrup my friend got she loved! Make sure you try both! Wonderful service, too!

What can one say about a Chilis that hasn't been said before. The food was good, nothing…read morespectacular, but good. The place was clean and we were served fairly quickly. Would I come back? Yeah probably if I was staying close like this time.

Staff were friendly but food was just so bad. Prices are also way too high for the quality they…read moreoffer.