I am 75 , I have eaten a lot of Mexican food but I never expected to find the best Mexican in…read morehavelock North Carolina at casa patron , Antonio was on top of everything, fast efficient, courteous, my food, I got the 12,inch chicken fajita burrito with rice and beans was bite for bite the tastiest one I have ever had , the closest was one from El Indio in San Diego , what really impressed me is that they had a salsa bar where u could taste all of the various salsas , great idea, I picked a cremey jalapeño, mmmmm, a very reasonably priced meal topped off with a small coke and delicious black coffee, I plan on coming back to this spotless establishment

food: solid mexican, ingredients used seemed cheap, all the salsa was pretty watery. the sopes were…read moreactually yummy and i've never had before but yeah very mid. i appreciate the portion size for the price though service: nice staff and very fast ambiance: busy, seems like the go to restaurant in this town for locals and every staying at the hotels

Had a great experience here for dinner. I ordered three chicken tacos with a side of rice and…read morebeans, and everything was delicious. The food tasted fresh, flavorful, and clearly made to order. The service was excellent as well. Ordering at the counter was quick and easy, and the staff was friendly and helpful with recommendations. They also took the time to tell us about their weekly and seasonal specials. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and even had a Champions League match on while we ate. Overall, it was a great dinner experience, and I'll definitely be back.

Yes please! This is officially our plan for every Tuesday night. The tacos are legit.read more

The food we enjoyed today was by far one of the most authentic Mexican meals we have experienced…read more From the hand made corn tortillas, guacamole, and chicken enchiladas, it was delicious from beginning to end. My only regret: I didn't leave room for dessert. We will absolutely be back.

Pupusas are so delicious, highly recommend. Service was fast and friendly. Great foodread more

Ya GOTTA try one -- it's an AMAZING treat!…read more It's true -- it's a meal to be eaten within the hour: the shell is super crispy and has excellent flavor ... if you let it cool off for later, it's still great, but a very different experience. I like to add cold sour cream, regular Pace salsa & some green olive juice from home -- the store doesn't keep these onhand & that's ok. AND gotta have one of the authentic Tamarind drinks! They also have an amazing selection of legit chips If the SECRET of the Roasted Pork ever gets out -- it's so amazing, it might hafta be regulated!

Roll call to my SoCal peeps!!! 5/5 would recommend!…read more Yo yo yo! This place is sollllliddddd. Clean! Nice humans! A win all around. They have alllll the Mexican sodas! And tamales! If you spent any time in Carlsbad, this place is reminiscent of Grubby's in many ways. I truly appreciated how clean it was. Parking is't vast, but it's enough. WE WILL BE BACK.

Off the beaten track and that's a good thing. Unlike some other reviewers, we did not experience a…read morelong wait for the food. Everything was cooked to order and was very fresh. The fish in the burrito was drum and the shrimp was clearly local. The burritos were very large and very good. Overall, the value for a highly touristy location wasn't bad. Two caveats: The side of rice was distinctly "meh" and be aware if you have concerns about dairy. Even though the menu didn't list it, the burritos come was cheese and sour cream already on them.

My tacos were prepared quickly and arranged in a beautiful and appetizing way. I enjoyed them!…read moreSalsa and limes were provided. I don't think they had restrooms, so I ate my meal at the nearby beach access that did have restrooms--under the principle that you might not want to leave acidic foods on your hands for long.

Absolutely the best Mexican cuisine my family has ever experienced. Great service as well.read more

We came here as soon as we got into town and caught the lunch special. I got the ACP spicy bowl…read morewith chicken and it was pretty good and the portion size as well. Also did one of the shaker margaritas which you can get about 2 1/2 glasses from it. Overall I would visit again or go to the other many locations they have

Shaka taco is an outdoor taco "shack" with a beach vibe. It has an extensive menu that's can…read morecater to anyone tastes. They have a dedicated fryer for their chips which is perfect if you have a gluten allergy. They can make all of their tacos with corn and flour tortillas. I ordered the blackened mahi taco which was a daily special with cabbage and pickled onions. I also ordered the tuna taco with bacon, cabbage, tomato and chipotle mayo. My favorite taco was the veggie taco which had a great mix of coconut rice, black beans, peppers, corn and cilantro lime cream. My kids had the beef taco with cheese and they loved it. The kids meal comes with chips and salsa. The staff was helpful and nice. The food came out pretty quickly for being really busy. I would highly recommend coming here for tacos especially right off the beach.

Went back a year later and was very pleased with quality of food, quick service , seasonal specials…read morethat was super delicious! The crab and tuna stack as flavorful and nicely presented with tons of nachos chips. The blackened Machi bowl was so fresh and good. Got the Hawaiian cocktail & it was good Balance. We sat outside in the lower area & staff had no problem finding us. Wine was canned and not worth the $

Foods and drinks are pretty good. Drinks are poured excellent, only thing is the service is very…read moreslow even on nights they're not very busy. Ambiance is GREAT the restaurant is beautiful and the bar is set up very nice.

Vibe and décor are great, and the service was solid too. There's a lot to choose from on the menu,…read moremaybe a bit too much--sometimes less is more. I had three tacos on corn: one steak and two al pastor with cilantro and onions. The meat was pretty dry, though it did have good flavor. I'm from Chicago where tacos tend to be a lot juicier. I also tried the carne asada with green chile. It wasn't fried--just heated with green salsa poured over it. Decent flavor, but nothing mind-blowing. The place kind of reminds me of On the Border, but with a more Mexican feel. It's sorta authentic, but definitely leaning toward fast food vibes. That said, their salsa bar is awesome and definitely a highlight. If I were back home, I'd give it a 3-star rating. But considering the area doesn't have a ton of Mexican options, I'll bump it up to 4 stars.