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    La Patrona

    4.2 (92 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    quesadilla (sorry i took a bite hah)
    Livia R.

    - service was fine; we were a group of $15 and the food came out in order - no prices on anything (probably charge regulars less) - food was okay. quesadilla ($8.50 w carnitas) was good, although it cooled pretty quickly - tacos okay- steak was very very dry, barbacoa was well liked. friend paid $24 for taco plate (with extra tacos and a coke) - vegan friend (no options) ordered chips and salsa- for a total of $6 with only very small packets of sauce (not chunky salsa which he expected) - food served in takeout containers (plastic) there is some seating outside. all in all, the price is a little steep, but i guess there are no better options....

    Torts cubana
    Esme P.

    Glad we tried this place out. We were able to order through the phone, because the parking situation is horrendous. The restaurant is in an akwardly placed area that doesn't allow for proper parking so theres all these cars parked haphazardly all around the little place. Regardless of the situation, the service was good and the food was even better! My husband and daughter loved what they got (torta cubana and quesadilla with carne asada). My tacos de barbacoa were to die for. The salsa is LEGIT salsa, both the green and red were spicy and delicious. I'm a little sad they didn't have the red sauce for red enchiladas, I'm sure they would have been good! The only item that was "ok" was the chips and salsa, it was a few chips in a box. All in all, very good restaurant you have to check out if you are in Carlsbad. Make sure to call ahead!

    Steak fries and tacos de barbacoa.
    Erika O.

    Tried this place for the first time and it was great! Food was delicious and our order was out very quickly. Ordered steak fries, tacos de barbacoa and red enchilada plate. The red chile was just right! Definitely would recommend.

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    Jesus H.

    Spicy and delicious Mexican food at a good pricr point. Outdoor seating is a plus. Generous serving. Highly recommended.

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    Best Mexican food in Carlsbad New Mexico. Great prices. You can eat as cheap as five dollars.

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    Good food! Simple and tasty. Quick service and really nice people. Must try and the Asada fries are good.

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    Delicious breakfast burritos! The egg with green chili and beef has a little bit of heat from the chilis. So good!!!

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    Mediocre at best. Over priced and honestly not worth the money. It's crazy what you can get away with in Carlsbad.

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    Soooo good. Was on a road trip to Vegas and came across this place so we stopped. Loved it.

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    Very good Mexican food. We go here atleast 2-3 times a week. Everything has been great. Especially the carne Assad fries!

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    Delicious Mexican-New Mexican food in Nob Hill! These folks sold the shop down in Carlsbad and…read moremoved it up to Albuquerque, leveraging the awesome old Brickyard spot. Same interior, same bar, same TVs, new food options. The chips and salsa were particularly winning, homemade and so fresh and delicious!! The chips were thick and crunchy without being greasy, and the salsa was a verde variety with avocado floaters and lots of big cilantro chunks. Absolutely fabulous! I had the rellenos, which were served dry, strangely. And this is why I said Mexican-New Mexican... no chile sauce?? They were nevertheless quite up to standard. Companions had a burrito each and shared the chicken tacos, which come four to a plate for the reasonable price of $11. They were "legit," apparently. Two soft drinks added to the meal, and our bill was $37 and change after the 15% UNM discount. That's a pretty reasonable ticket for three, these days. It's an order at the counter kinda place, but the server does keep your chips and sodas full. The menu isn't large but includes variety enough. The place is still a secret, so it's not too busy yet. Go on in and make 'em a hit!

    El Nopal is a Mexican restaurant right across from university New Mexico. It's a rather new place…read morelittle hole on the wall. The food is really good the food taste fresh from the chips they give you to the food you ordered. I would recommend El Nopal for those that want good Mexican food, not the cheapest, yet you get what you paid for. I'll be back again.

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