Food is Amazing. Location is great. Excellent menu options Very trendy decor - I love it Server had great recommendations! Highly recommend read more

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If you are a African American, I don't recommend this place. I visited this restaurant today and sat by the open window by the bar. I waited a minute, no service or acknowledging me, so I made sure to catch the bartender who was talking with another customer, I went out of my way to smile and give him eye contact. I had to ask for a menu... as I was waiting for a menu a white couple sat down at the bar and I watch this same bartender get them water and take their order for their drinks, So I decided to move to the bar directly to get his attention and get service. Well, he still did not give me eye contact, he clearly looked busy, however he managed to service other patrons and even that same couple was able to oder chips and salsa, rec'd their chips and salsa and I just sat, waiting for him to say something to me, at least give me water! As I waited over 5 minutes and he didn't acknowledge me, say anything. I even had to get a napkin from a table and wipe down the area I was sitting.. This is so unacceptable Blatant disregard for me! So all I can gather is he didn't want to serve me. I am 67 yrs young, well dressed, black women!! So, black folks PLEASE be-aware I hope this doesn't speak to this entire restaurant, but this bartender was unprofessional, so I got up and left.. Honestly, I wonder if this could be a vibe in Carlsbad... Be careful & mindful! read more

Ambiance..love the decor and plenty of seats Service..fast and friendly Food..Taco tuesday deal.was 3 for 14 and 8 dollar magarita..loved my chicken tacos and the salsas and guacamole and chips..good flavours and perfect size. The habernero balsamic salsa was good read more

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The experience we had was wonderful. The food was delicious and had amazing flavors. They served pretty tasty dishes and had wonderful authentic taste. The ambience was well lit but around 7:30 they dimmed the lights. They have restrooms for customers in the back where there is a whole other seating section and made the restaurant feel even bigger. We had a wonderful server. He was attentive and made sure everything we got was how we wanted. It was not too busy when we went and it seemed that the restaurant had plenty of seating for their customers. The parking is a little tough. There are some spots out front and on the street, but you may have to wander elsewhere if it's busy. One of my friends had the lavender margarita and said it tasted good with a great hint of tequila. read more

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The food and service was really good at Jalisco Cantina. I had the carne asada tacos, my son had the Birria tacos both entrées were absolutely delicious. The carne asada was one of my favorites, so thin cut, fresh and still juicey. They had an amazing spicy habanero sauce that made my tacos 5/5!! Beans and rice were very good too! Sadly they don't have agua Fresca like horchata... ambience was super cute inside!! read more

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I absolutely loved the atmosphere and the overall look of the restaurant! Everything was super clean, and the place had such a great vibe. I ordered a burrito, and it was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor! The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is that, although our waiter was nice, he forgot to put in one of my orders and didn't check on our table very often. read more

Jalisco Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We stopped in for a drink here because the bar and the overall aesthetics of the place looked very inviting. Love the decor and the staff was friendly. The drinks were good. They have a great selection of tequilas, which is not surprising in the San Diego area. A gentleman sitting close to us at the bar ordered the breakfast Chilaquiles, and that looked phenomenal. I asked them what time they were open because I was hoping to come back the next day early and order that exact dish. We had just eaten unfortunately. Next time I'm in town I will make a point to have breakfast here. read more

Excellent experience from start to finish. I came here for some solo dining with my dog and was treated so kindly by the staff. They sat us by the street so we could people watch and brought my dog a bowl of water. Zeek, our server, was excellent. He informed me the drink I wanted wasn't available and helped me choose a backup option that ended up being excellent. He also helped me choose a dish that made my trip to the West Coast totally worth it. I ended up ordering the fish tacos and Zeek asked me if I wanted them fried or grilled. He explained the fried came with a maiz flour coating that made them crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Which is exactly what they were, but what I didn't expect was how great the tortilla was. Normally when I have tacos I fill up on tortilla and the tortilla falls apart. But this one was thin, but sturdy and allowed the taco filling to be the star of the show. I wish all tortillas were like this! I ordered the horchata ice cream for dessert, which was also delicious. When the check came, Zeek let me know they comped the dessert, because they didn't have the first drink I wanted, which was unexpected, but very much appreciated. I would absolutely recommend this place for a lovely dinner on State Street! read more

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This place is my girlfriend and I's favorite place to grab a bite and a couple of drinks at when I'm in the Carlsbad Village area. The ceviche is phenomenal with their balsamic infused sauce which they make in house (there's nothing like it), the Luna morada is my go to drink and it's always made perfectly. read more

Jalisco Cantina - Ceviche, Carne asada salad, luna morada - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The Flautas were absolutely amazing as a starter. It was crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. Beautifully served. Was so hungry... forgot to take a picture. We also ordered carne asada & shrimp taco plates. Loved the flavor profile... however, I would request some salsa next time. I like it a little spicy The ambiance is pretty chill with mostly American music. It would be nice to get some Latin style music in here. Service was on point. Very friendly. Will come back again! read more

Jalisco Cantina - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Food was yummy and they have their own slightly unique twists on their food. Definitely recommend the flautas, it had a crunchy and soft chewy texture at the same time. Server was friendly and quick. Love the laidback yet trendy Valle de Guadelupe vibes. Only downside was the host wasn't at the front and after waiting a few mins I had to go track them down to get seated. read more

Jalisco Cantina - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Fancy, special, definitely a treat. The cocktails are amazing! Try the La Mora or the one with kiwi puree. Tacos, civeche, and tostada de atun is the way to go. Camerones tacos are my favorite. The salsa is a must. You can also ask for the extra bottles of 3 unique flavors. The restaurant is large and kind of divided into 4 sections - outdoor counter seating, a gorgeous and decorative bar, main inside seating, and the back which is bright and sunny (kind of feels like you're sitting outside). The waiters are knowledgeable and happy to take your requests (no onions for example). read more

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We set up a reservation through open table to stop by last night, but didn't really need to as it's a big place and not a lot of tables were occupied when we arrived at 6:30. We were promptly greeted and sat by a very nice hostess who asked us our preference of seating. We went towards the back near the fireplace. - 5/5 stars. It's a cool restaurant with nice ambiance and comfortable seating. - 5/5 stars. We started out with the chips and salsa and added guacamole. I didn't realize that when asked that they'd charge $2.50 for salsas as we were asked as soon as we sat down and most other places do chips/salsa for free and obviously to add guacamole it's an up charge. The guacamole was very good, the salsas (both of them) neither my wife nor I liked. They were on the sweet and smoky side, no real spice or flavor profile that either of us liked for our salsa. - 3/5 stars. We ordered drinks when the chips arrived, I had a mojito and my wife had a blood orange drink of some sort. Both drinks were quick getting to us and tasted good. - 4/5 stars. Dinner was delivered very quickly. I had the carne asada tacos and my wife had the chicken enchiladas. Both of us enjoyed our main course meal. Both were very flavorful. 5/5 stars. Overall 4/5 stars, I'd recommend for the service and main courses, drinks aren't anything special from what anyone would be used to elsewhere, and get the salsas only if you like a sweeter flavor profile and know they do charge for them. read more

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Omg. SO GOOD!! Loved the ambiance and food here. As someone from Jalisco, the food tasted very authentic. I loved this restaurant- genuinely a 10/10. Ben was our server and he was so kind and attentive. Highly recommend read more

Jalisco Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Taco Tuesday 3 tacos for $14. So much delicious and tender Great margarita The best salsa read more

Best beans and rice I've ever had. Salmon tacos were incredible. Chips and salsa unbelievable. Can't believe it.

My meal at Jalisco was phenomenal as was the service. I came in here around 6 pm on a Wednesday night and sat at the bar solo. Took a corner spot, the bar was fairly busy so was the restaurant and I noticed they had seats in the window, which was completely open so you could sit and people watch, I loved that. I got their grilled mahi mahi fish tacos and a water. They had an extensive cocktail menu but no non-alcoholic options, which was a bummer. The fish tacos were absolutely delicious, it came with a side of beans and rice. Seasoned perfectly, so fresh and they gave me a set of three sauces, each got spicier and they were the perfect pairing. Their website doesn't have a menu on it, from what I could see either, which is always a plus for me. The restaurant was beautiful it really was a perfect meal. read more

Staff is very fun at this family friend Mexican restaurant. Lots of parking nearby but it can get busy and tricky depending on the nearby events. Portions are generous and pricing is as expected. Food is solid but you are likely coming here given it is accommodating. read more

Food was really good, even tho they got my order wrong. They actually were super nice on fixing it right away. The chair we got it was a bit awkward because there was an other family right next to us. That area should def be saved for a bigger party. But nonetheless it was a good experience. They were playing all the good songs! Will def come back. The drinks were good as well read more

Jalisco Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Finally got to stop in here for dinner, and the highlight was definitely the corn poblano soup, so amazing!! After that, shared some tacos with the table, the carnitas were my favorite so far. Their drinks are all amazing, we tried several different ones, but the pear and honey was the favorite. Cilantro margarita was different, and delicious. We were bummed they no longer have the coconut marg, hoping they bring that back. Service was great, our server was super helpful in pointing us in the right direction. The inside and back patio area are super cute and the whole restaurant had a great vibe! read more

Jalisco Cantina - Poblano soup- AMAZING! - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I love that they have so many gluten-free options! I was able to have fried fish tacos for the first time in years and they were absolutely delicious! The green salsa is one of the best I've ever had! The service was impeccable and the food came out very quickly. My only complaint is having to pay for chips and salsa. That's always a turn off at a Mexican restaurant. But even so, I can't wait to go back! read more

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The bummer with this place is that the food actually is pretty good and the customer service is okay. They take a while to get to you and the food took a while. The salsas were okay but the sauces were great! I would come back just for the sauces alone but the sauces would be used with chips and they don't give complimentary chips which is also a bummer. read more

It is a rough time for restaurants. This one is navigating troubled waters superbly. The ONLY complaint about this outstanding place you will hear is: "way too expensive." However, this is not just a Mexican restaurant! This is a "culinary establishment" (respecting pre-COVID norms; actually giving a shit about their food and service - Yes, it existed once) celebrating Mexican Cuisine and, actually, is reasonably priced!!!! The key is "TACO Tuesday." !!!!!! Just order a house marg and a 3 taco dish. You are out at $25! Best in North County if not all of San Diego County! But tip like a banshee; they will remember when you come back. Bottom line: scratch Mexican cuisine and bebidas. When you go in say: "Angie sent us; you'll get one dollar off the kids meal immediately. Jalisco Cantina Carlsbad 92008. Cut and paste the address and just go or I will find you and are ah ewe ah. . . . . .. .Happy Halloween! I NO FOOD andAM BIG smart guy who etas things that are good. Bye. read more

We just moved to Carlsbad village from Dallas, TX, decided to try this restaurant, it's Baja style Mexican cuisine and it was so fresh and delicious, the service was excellent, the hot sauces to pair with your meals were amazing and what made this place now our new weekly spot tonight was the service we received by Nash the bartender and the amazing freshly made Margaritas, wow the Cadillac was off the hook delicious , in house made sour not bottled makes a huge difference and my wife had the blackberry Margarita so delicious, the shredded chicken enchiladas with green sauce was so tasty and light! We will be adding Jalisco Cantina to our weekly rotation. Thanks for a memorable evening Nash! Your new neighbors from Texas read more

been working to write down my queue. finishing this draft is long overdue. kept putting it off until we visited another time or two, but can't seem to drag ourselves in for a second try. that's hard to figure since we only live a few blocks away. one of thirty-two states (Federal Entities) in Mexico), Jalisco is about halfway down the Pacific side of the country's coast with their own unique regional cuisine. no drive-thru window here. JALISCO CANTINA is a sit-down place, not your abuela's taco shop. the ambiance is engaging with a restrained, almost playful atmosphere and no mariachi music blasting from arena-sized speakers. easy place to sit across the table from a beautiful woman and catch up on your day. the wife unit and I shared the ESQUITES (a roasted corn salad with cotija cheese, tortilla strips, tomatoes, jicama, red onion, chile-lime dressing and cilantro) and the CREMA POBLANO (a roasted corn and poblano chowder with potatoes, leeks, tortilla strips, Fresno sauce, and cilantro oil). both were good. for cocktails, she had a OSA ROSA (St. George vodka, spiced cranberry syrup, lime juice, and soda), and I had the SMOKE & FIRE MARGARITA (a serrano infused mezcal with cilantro and simple syrup). I really liked the mezcal's little kick. the service, food (which was gorgeous), and drinks were all excellent. I nearly never whine about an expensive eating-out experience, but I'd be hard pressed to argue our "snacky" dinner was a good value. probably need another try with more entree driven choices. will keep you posted. read more

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Food was delicious. Our server Endy was very friendly, had great recommendations and went above and beyond! Would come back next time we are in the area again. read more

Were here for the first time in early June. We spend lots of time in Carlsbad with my husband's company. Always looking for great restaurants to try. The food was delicious. Friendly and attentive staff. We'll return again. read more

Jalisco Cantina - Beef Enchiladas, rice & beans. - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We were visiting from Northern California and stopped to have dinner with our kids who live in the area. Karla was our server and so accommodating to our needs. We ordered margaritas, guacamole, tacos and the kids ordered burritos. Everyone loved their meals and we will definitely be back the next time we're are in the area. read more

The avocado tacos were excellent! Friendly servers and bartenders. My husband loved the chicken tacos.

The best. Great food. Great service. Great location, Cocktails fabulous, both new and standard. Cadillac margaritas to die for!

Stopped in about a week ago with hubby to start off our date night. Sat at the bar. Was given several menus to pick from and settled on ceviche and guacamole. Their hot sauces were extra. I enjoyed the more mild sauce where hubby enjoyed the heat. Drinks came out great. Bartenders were attentive. Only issue we had were seeing a fruit fly trapped in the lemon jar at the bar but other than that the place is open and inviting giving off a cool vibe. Would definitely return to try out entrees. read more

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Loved our experience here! The restaurant has a great ambiance. We started with the chips, salsa, and guacamole. The chips were fresh and tasty, and while both salsas were great, the green salsa was the crowd favorite. Next, we tried the creamy poblano soup, which ended up being one of our favorites of the entire meal. On a recommendation, we also ordered a side of fries, and they did not disappoint--generous portion, perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor. For the main course, we had the enchilada plate with one green and one red enchilada. The green enchilada was definitely the standout! We also sampled a few of the cocktails. While they were all delicious and well-crafted, they were quite weak alcohol-wise. After several drinks, none of us felt like we had much more than a mocktail experience, which isn't typical. At the current price point, I'd expect standard pours in the cocktails. Overall, I was very impressed with the food and atmosphere and will definitely return. Just hoping for a bit more kick in the drinks next time! read more

Jalisco Cantina - 3 Margaritas on the Menu & a Beer - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Drove to the Carlsbad location from Wildomar to celebrate my sisters birthday. The restaurant was nice had a great ambiance; however, the service was lacking. First the gentleman who took our order didn't write anything down so, of course, he got our order wrong! We ordered a carnitas burrito and after about an hour, he brought us a carne asada burrito. We sent it back. Also, it's not like the restaurant was busy. There was maybe a couple of other parties in the entire restaurant. About 20 minutes later my sister received her burrito. I had already eaten my shrimp tacos since they weren't that warm when I received my plate. A different person delivered my sister's burrito and said that she would not charge us for it. At that time, I told her we were there celebrating my sister's birthday. I would've thought they would've brought a birthday dessert of some sort, but nothing. Needless to say, we will not be back and I cannot recommend this place!!! Also, be ready to pay $7.00 for chips and salsa that is normally free at other Mexican restaurants. read more

Food was very good! Loved the chips and guac. Our waiter was very attentive , and was very nice . read more

Walked in, got seated right away. Saw the queso fundido on the menu, had to order it right away. I liked that they offered both corn and flour tortillas with the queso. Found out from the manager that it was recently added to the menu. It was fantastic. We decided to order tacos. Of course, a margarita was in order to pair with the tacos. I ordered the Jalisco margarita, it was so flavorful. The tacos I had were the birria and asada. Excellent choice. Could not leave without trying something sweet. We opted for the churro donut. The churro donut was paired with this mouthwatering horchata ice cream. 10/10. Shoutout to Andy who made our experience here a remarkable one. He was attentive, water glass was never empty, was personable, and had great recommendations. Can't wait to come back. read more

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We love coming here! The staff has always been super kind and welcoming. Special shout out to Angie who is very sweet to us every time we see her. The ambiance is beautiful here. The Chorizo Nachos are my go-to item here. Have tried a few others such as the ceviche as well as the shrimp and asada tacos but they weren't dishes I would reorder. A bit bland. The three salsas they bring are a bit heavy on the vinegar, which I personally don't care for in Mexican salsas. read more

Jalisco Cantina in Carlsbad is an experience all on its own! The ambiance has a vibe that instantly sets the tone for a great night out--energetic, welcoming, and full of personality. Alexia, our server, was outstanding. She worked quickly, stayed attentive, and managed every table in her section with ease while still making us feel taken care of. The chicken flautas were exceptionally well done--crispy, flavorful, and definitely a standout. Pair that with their amazing variety of margaritas, and it made for the perfect dining experience. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Jalisco Cantina - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Went here last night to celebrate a dear friend's birthday. It was an awesome experience. From the table in the corner for some privacy (we sang Happy Birthday twice!), so the attentive waiter, the yummy drinks and tacos and the special birthday treat, it was all just great. The food was delicious. Taco plates come with 3 tacos so we ordered several different ones and shared, so we could try more than one flavor. We had the fish tacos, the Birria tacos and the blackened salmon tacos from the specials menu. We had a great time and I will definitely be back! read more

I visited Jalisco Cantina for the first time last night for a date night with my husband and was blown away! The staff was very friendly and welcoming and gave us a great table. I was pleased to hear that the chips have their own fryer, I have celiac disease and have to worry about cross contamination. They were so good and so was the guacamole. The birria was really the star of the show, I wanted to keep eating it long after I was full, it was so juicy and tender. Everything was very fresh and I could tell no corners were cut. I love their location in downtown Carlsbad and the restaurant had a lovely ambience. We will be back! read more

Our first experience here. Excellent services. The tacos are to die for. And the hot sauces are epic!