Been all over north county for the best fish tacos! The search is over! Taco Tuesday $2.50 big…read morefish tacos! Just go! The search is over. Been here a few times now. Every visit was a win!

Basic taco spot but friendly staff. We enjoy the patio seating that looks at the trains that past.read more

Big time hidden gem. Fried sea bass is the only way I want seabaas from now on. Solid beans and…read morerice. I might prefer flour tortillas. Also fairly big shrimp. That pineapple yellow sauce is really good. Nice and spicy green sauce top

Great! Shrimp Cocktail excellent! Shrimp Diabla Awesome! Friendly…read more Best Frijoles!! Clean! Quick! ...good!

Lourdes is truly a gem. Their chicken soup is absolutely divine--rich, flavorful, and consistently…read moreamazing every single time. It's the ultimate comfort food, especially on a chilly day or when you're not feeling well. Truly a 10/10. We often order through DoorDash, and they always do an excellent job packaging everything so it arrives hot, fresh, and spill-free, which I really appreciate. Beyond the soup, we've also ordered the taquitos, burritos, and quesadillas, and all of them are delicious--but the chicken soup is hands-down the star of the show. I cannot recommend Lourdes enough. If you're looking for comforting, high-quality food that never disappoints, this is the place.

I wanted to try this place again because it's right down the street so we did Uber Eats and my wife…read morewanted a chicken soup because she wasn't feeling great. The proximity makes it fantastic, the food could be a little more complex in flavor. The chicken soup was good, not great, however, the cheese quesadilla and the Carnitas tacos were terrific and it was here in 10 minutes so I say it's a win and we'll go back again.

the fries are good but almost 50$ for 2 california burritos that are 1/2 size of everyone else's is…read moreridiculous.

What a great little taco spot. Friendly service, fair prices and big portion sizes…read more I had the shredded beef tostada and it was just as good as it looks in the photo. Would definitely come back! Why not five stars? While the food was on point, it was nothing super extra-special or unique ... just really good Mexican.

Amazing carnitas. Very authentic the lady behind the counter is an absolute gem reminds u of…read moreanybody's Tia in Mexico.

When out-of-town visitors wanted burritos and other Mexican food for their last morning in San…read moreDiego, we headed to Juanitas! Lucy was very welcoming ... and patient while eight of us placed our orders. I finally tried the Huevos Rancheros (4/5). The eggs were perfect, but the rancheros sauce was a pico de gallo. The flour tortillas were great. My wife had our favorite here: Carnitas Burrito (5/5). In fact, we refer to this restaurant as "Juanitas Carnitas" ... the best Carnitas Burrito in San Diego County!

If you're on a trip in coastal North County, and you want a nice place to sit down, come on through…read morehere. This isn't mediocre food for tourists. We're talking real deal food with friendly service. My permanent date had the chile verde, which was fantastic and savory, with just the right amount of tartness that tells you someone is actually blending tomatillos in the kitchen, and my mole took me back to this little place in Lamont, CA called El Jacalito. I was transported back to my childhood, y'all. My permanent date and I like making the drive from Solana Beach to Oceanside every so often, and we will be coming back!

I love this family owned establishment. If you are looking for a homey Mexican restaurant, you…read morefound the right place! The food is always delicious and the prices are great. We love getting any of their homemade soups (you can't go wrong with any but if I had to choose the Chicken Soup is my favorite) and any of the combo plates. They also have great Skinny margaritas. We love either dining in or grabbing it to go. The service has always been top notch, attentive, and friendly. We love La Especial Norte! Great for all ages as well.

Oh my goodness...the Surf & Turf Burrito was absolutely packed with flavor! The steak and shrimp…read morewere cooked perfectly, and the spice level was just right enough to give it a kick without overpowering the other flavors. I hadn't been to this restaurant in over a year, and I'm so glad I decided to stop by. It definitely did not disappoint! Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I'll definitely be coming back much sooner next time!

Wow, the food is amazing!…read more We had seafood taco trio platter: garlic shrimp, shrimp diabla, Baja fish tacos all excellent. The shrimp ceviche is huge and is so tangy and fresh. I've had a lifetime of eating tacos and these rank there with the best!

My wife asked me to pick up some food from this spot on my way home one night. As I drove up and…read moresaw it was connected to a gas station, I called her and asked her if she knew. She responded that the reviews were really good, so it was worth giving it a try. Man, she was right on the money. The food was outstanding! The place is built for speed and lacks warmth. No drive-through, makes it less convenient, but it's still worth it. I just moved to Carlsbad a couple of years back, and I've been trying to find the best Mexican food place around. I can confidently say that I have now found it and I will be frequenting it on the regs. I had the Agave Birrieria. It was amazing. Probably not something that I can eat regularly, though. If you are looking for takeout Mexican food, this is the place to go.

Solid place for Mexican food if on through way back from SD to LA/OC or vice versa. Right next to a…read moregas station. No seating. Limited parking. Nice and clean place. Friendly staff. Ordered the chili relleno which was good but was expecting 2 instead of just 1, and it did not come with tortillas? The burrito was solid. Got al pastor but threw in some cabezza as well.