McAlister&#x27;s Deli

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Ordered a meal togo and the service was friendly and pretty quick for how busy it was. The sandwich was 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. read more

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Dillon S.

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7 months ago

If zero was an option it would be it. The wait time is unbelievable. 30-45 minutes is crazy.

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Chelsea W.

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1 year ago

The family only went here because my son got a free kids meal for getting good grades . I ordered to go so when we get home and my son pulls out his pizza it's cold. The cheese doesn't even look melted or like it was even cooked so I guess it's like Papa Murphy's there they give you a pizza and it is your job to take it home and cook it. My sandwich was room temperature. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be cold from adequate storage of meats or if it was a toasted sandwich that had cooled off some. So that had me questioning their food safety practices. And when we entered the location to place our order in person, the cashier was turned around talking to a coworker, and her other coworker was nudging her to maybe turn around and pay attention to the customer that was standing there waiting for her. She acted like it was no biggie that she was just chatting it up with her coworker and ignoring me. We were the only people waiting on our food there and it took 15 minutes for them to prepare it with adequate kitchen staff. This location is known for their poor customer service skills and lengthy times for food prep. There was a manager there that worked the first time we came, but I haven't seen him since. Every time we go to this location, they get something wrong, consistently delivering below expectations. read more

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Nathaniel V.

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8 months ago

Good thing I ordered a cold sandwich because if it was something hot it would have been cold when I got it. 30 minutes for a sandwich! Service was horrible and employees looked lost. First and last time. Never again. read more

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Melissa A.

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6 months ago

I placed my order at 4:55 p.m. and it was suppose to be ready at 5:13. I arrived at 5:11 and waited 5 minutes before anyone saw me. 15 minutes later i tried to call and they wouldn't answer. Someone soon came to the window and left again to check on my order. She came back and said they were still working on it (20 minutes after the pick up time). 35 minutes after my pickup time my order was ready, and when I got home I realized they gave me a chicken salad sandwich instead of a grilled chicken sandwich. Won't order from there again. read more

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John P.

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3 years ago

I decided to try this restaurant in Carlsbad since I use to have good experiences with the one in Hobbs, but I should have looked at the reviews first. I got there before the crowd did so my order came our quickly. I was disappointed in the portion size. The soup cup was smaller than I previously recalled and it barely half full. The wrap was also not very filling. If they put it on a smaller plate, it might not appear as to be so little. read more

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Gregory B.

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8 months ago

Unacceptable wait time. Mid afternoon and I'm still waiting for my lunch. Almost ready to demand a refund. Never again will I try this place. read more

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Karla G.

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9 months ago

Customer service is never good each time there's always someone with attitude or people in the back doing nothing, ordered my food over 2 hours ago (was running late on picking it up ) and got there the food wasn't even ready after 2 hours of it being ordered you'd think the food would be ready but no. Mcalisters needs to get better employees, Who will actually do they're job and can give better service. read more

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11 months ago

Order sweet tea they gave me unsweetened tea. Asked them then to change it to sweet tea then they replaced it with unsweetened again. Also order choose 2 there was No dressing on Salad and French dip was lacking meat mostly bread. Customer service was seems like employees were mad about something everyone giving orders but nothing getting done right. Also they didn't have cheesecake. read more

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Maira B.

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Service was good! 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! read more

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When in Carlsbad there is limited options for vegetarian/ vegan food; I think there are 3 options so McAlister Deli we went. Ordered the the veggie sandwich which came w lots of yummy veggies; side pickle & chips - omitted the herb mayo. The sandwich was fresh & delicious. The staff was fantastic & so sweet. They checked in on us twice & refilled our unsweetened ice tea twice. Excellent service all around. CC accepted. read more

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I stopped in here for something to eat. I got a wrap and ordered a croissant sandwich for my wife. I was happy with my wrap, but the croissant sandwich was squished and looked pretty sad. I also got a big cup of strawberry lemonade, which was good. They got my food pretty fast, and I was happy with the overall experience. I would get from here again. read more

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Joel M.

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10 months ago

This place gets worse I really don't understand how it can stay in business maybe because of the oil fields if it wasn't for that I bet this place will definitely close the service sucks I don't know where they even find people like this zero energy seems like waking up in the morning is two much effort read more

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Armando C.

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My cousin told me that he's been here twice and it took forever to get the food I'm here for the first time and we've been waiting 40 minutes for our food ridiculous never going to come here again read more

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Mike S.

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Slow service and order was wrong. But management apologized and gave me a refund no problem. I liked the way the manager used the error to teach the staff how to do better. read more

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Pam G.

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3 years ago

Awful! Service was terrible! We waited over an hour to get some of our food! Had to finally get the rest to-go. The nachos were cold and "thrown together". The counter staff member had to keep yelling for the back staff to get the nachos made. The management needs to get the problems figured out to have a reliable and professional business! read more

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Rebecca P.

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We ordered McAlister's last night for dinner and it was great! We ordered online and when we got there only had to wait a couple minutes. The employee working the counter was super friendly. The chicken gnocchi soup was hearty and delicious. They were out of crackers but that was ok because the soup was so filling. I also go the 1/2 chicken salad sandwich which was shown on a croissant but mine was on toast so that was a bit disappointing. It was ok. The interior of the shop was clean and tidy. I think the star of the dinner was definitely the soup. read more

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Steve B.

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3 years ago

We ordered the large Italian sandwich and asked for the sauce on the side, but they put it on the sandwich, deliciousbut it now very messy. The restroom was clean and stocked. There was not one clean table to sit at even though at 2 it should be well past the lunch rush. read more

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Justin M.

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1 year ago

Whoever manages this place needs to be fired! Completely unorganized and poor customer service. Seems like there is one person in there running it all while the others with no care in the world. I will not be eating here again. I could have went to Hobbs and got my food faster. read more

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Maddison G.

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Waited 20 minutes in the drive through for anyone to even open the window. Had to call them. The worst and slowest service ever.

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Sarah T.

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Every table is dirty, trash is all over the floors. 10 people at work and not one person feels the need to clean up this place. Had to ask a worker to clean a table for us to even sit down. read more

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Megan B.

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Worst place to go unless you like waiting over 20 minutes for a crap sandwich. The place is empty and the staff are too busy BS'ing to give a crap. The guy behind the counter couldn't be more unaware of absolutely anything. What a hole. The kid behind the counter also made a wildly inappropriate comment. He repeated my name followed by 'fu*ks'. read more

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Jasmine D.

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1 year ago

When we ordered our food it was put in wrong (seemed to be a new employee). We didn't even notice until the manager Reggie brought us out our plates along with our correct cash back. He was very pleasant and helpful toward everything we needed. Food was great the place was clean and kept up with! read more

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Trevor H.

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A year later and still the same review. Slow, poorly managed, and waited 35 min for a cold sandwich that was sitting back there for who knows how long. Eddiziah is very lazy. Always an issue letting kids work in the fast food industry. The self awareness lobe is just undeveloped. read more

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Purchased a chef Salad. It was nice with a lot of ingredients. They also catered to the needs if you wanted items removed. Very costly for a salad. read more

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Most chain restaurants don't get good reviews not because they don't offer good food, service, etc but because the expectation is that things will be good. When they aren't, people complain. I had a great experience with mobile order and pick up. Food was ready by the time is was promised, was fresh and hot and the staff was friendly. What more could you want ? Check it out. read more

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Jaden S.

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I never seem to get an au ju with my French dip, and the wait times are always very slow.

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Elizabeth B.

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My husband and I were looking for a light meal at 7 pm. We drove to Whataburger and it didn't look open. There were 3 teens standing outside, one might have been a worker, but no one was inside. That was a deal breaker to me. Okay, let's try Sonic. All of the stalls were closed and you had to use the drive thru. There was a little e going around the building. Strike 2. Macalister was next and 3rd time was the charm. I had a wrap, my husband had a sub and we both had mac and cheese for our side. Everything was excellent and fresh. It had a steady stream of customers. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Wendi T.

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There were very few people in the restaurant, we both ordered choose 2's with spuds. One with butter, sour cream and cheese, the other with butter, sc, cheese and chili. After 35 minutes we had to go to the counter. Neither spud had butter or sour cream. The half sandwich and soup were also cold. All of the food was mediocre at best. The phone continued to ring and never be answered. DO BETTER MCALISTER'S. read more

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Sariah J.

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Yummy love eating here ! Great seating and time waiting isn't very long there pretty fast paced and get orders in quickly. No complaints here. read more

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CW L.

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This review may be a little odd as I never actually ate anything from here. We were in Carlsbad for a trip to visit the caverns. McAlisters was close to the hotel so we thought all was good. Walked over on two separate days and both times we were told there was a 45 min wait.......... (For sandwiches and soup)........Plus the they were out of so many items I am not sure they could complete an order. read more

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Janie G.

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We went to MAllister's because it is a fast food restaurant. Fifty minutes after entering there, we still had not gotten the 3 sandwiches we ordered. We were told it would be another 15 mins wait. We asked for a refund and an explanation. They apologized for not telling us that they had at least a forty min waiting period on food from the time of order. Geesh! read more

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Robert C.

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3 years ago

Only gave it a One because it wouldn't let me give it a zero. Waited 48 minutes for a Chicken Pecan Berry salad and a cup of broccoli/cheddar soup !!! Finally got my lunch it had no strawberries or pecans and the lettuce was wilted. There were people in the restaurant there before me who still had not gotten their food. I eat at my fair share of places because I travel for work. I will never stop at this place again. read more

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Thomas A.

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2 years ago

I had the chicken and dumplings which were very good. My wife had a stuffed baked potato which was a generous portion and also quite good. The manager and the server both checked on us twice to see if everything was good. The restaurant was very clean and seating was easy. read more

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Arlene Z.

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3 years ago

Food was great service was good ordered to go girl at the window was friendly will be returning love there salads

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Katheryne P.

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2 years ago

The customer service here sucks. Nine people working and not busy and not one of them could acknowledge me.

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Peyton G.

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1 year ago

good service really nice staff and delicious food were really fast with the orders even with the lunch rush

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2304 W Pierce St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
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(575) 308-5052
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https://www.mcalistersdeli.com

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Hours

What time does McAlister's Deli open?

McAlister's Deli opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does McAlister's Deli close?

McAlister's Deli closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does McAlister's Deli take credit cards?

Yes, McAlister's Deli takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does McAlister's Deli have catering options?

Yes, McAlister's Deli does have catering options.

Does McAlister's Deli serve alcohol?

No, McAlister's Deli does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does McAlister's Deli have TVs?

Yes, McAlister's Deli has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does McAlister's Deli have bike parking?

Yes, McAlister's Deli has bike parking.

Does McAlister's Deli have outdoor seating?

Yes, McAlister's Deli has outdoor seating options.

Does McAlister's Deli have parking?

Yes, McAlister's Deli has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does McAlister's Deli have free WiFi?

Yes, McAlister's Deli has free WiFi.

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Specialties

McAlister's Deli in Carlsbad offers handcrafted sandwiches and signature meals for every appetite. Choose from deli sandwiches, baked potatoes, soups, salads, and famous sweet tea, plus kid-friendly meals the whole family can enjoy. With vegetarian, gluten-sensitive and lighter options available, McAlister's is great for families, groups, and everyday dining. Enjoy dine-in, takeout, delivery, or catering for meetings, events, and gatherings. Whether lunch, dinner, or catering for a crowd, McAlister's delivers comfort and convenience in Carlsbad.

Review Highlights - McAlister's Deli

“Bobby (the manager) took it into his own hands and hooked us up with a decent meal on the house.”

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3.8(830 reviews)

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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.

Yellow Brix was great! The outdoor seating is lovely, they do a nice job with the patio. Even with…read morethe location by a main road, it feels like someone's back yard, really pleasant. And the live music was a nice touch for a Friday night. Service was also excellent, so friendly and on top of their game. I had the shrimp pomodoro dish and really enjoyed it. The shrimp were seasoned so well, and the pasta was al dente. There was also a nice, mild kick from the black pepper, and the fresh parmesan melted into the dish to create cheesy goodness. Maybe a touch heavy on the oil but it was still an excellent meal overall.

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4.1(161 reviews)

4.3 mi

My husband and I were staying next door at the Homes2Suites and decided to grab a couple pizzas to…read morego. One of the pizzas we ate at the hotel and one we ended up taking with us to Carlsbad Caverns the next day and eating as a picnic lunch which was so fun! Both fresh and as leftovers, the pizzas were very good. We also indulged in a couple of IPAs/ Pale Ales as we waited. All of which hit the spot. The place was PACKED! But the line went by quickly and waiting for food was easy enough. There seemed to be a bountiful amount of seating.

DLDR: Food is decent, service takes forever, and the beers are delicious…read more First time to GMBC and I'm going to try to have an open mind. This brewery is an oasis in Southern New Mexico. I can honestly say I could drink their brews daily as there is a wide range of IPA to almost Pils which should satisfy most folks. Beer = damn good! Ambiance is nice but simple. I can see that there might be a vision for branding and a local guitarist setting the tone. I'm all for it! It's a good idea but needs more application. Here's the problem: The service and wait times are very bad. Not the worst I've had, but it will 100% take you 30+ minutes to get a pizza plus wait time in line. To me, that is absolutely unacceptable. I don't have a problem with queuing in line for food and drinks but the speed needs to increase just to adhere to the vibe GMBC is trying to create; a Guadalupe Mountain Brewery that focuses on food, family, and beer. About the pizza, promising an open mind here, it's ok. Again, an oasis in a Domino's wasteland. But Dominos fully cooks their pizzas. I am 100% a pizza snob. I give these pies 2.5/5. Far too many toppings and a pale crust. Less toppings, more heat, more experience from the BOH staff. The pies are not cooked long enough as the cheese is clumpy and uneven and the toppings (veggies mainly) are huge, undercooked and the pizza was served nearly cold! Great portions but poor bake as they prioritize "speed" over making a good pizza. If you have never had a delicious slice, this is a solid step in the right direction. If you are used to professionals creating quality food, you will be disappointed. Still, don't shy away from this brewery as you can have a good (quite long) time as the beers are fairly priced and food will satisfy you. Absolutely throwing shade to the queso which is just canned Queso brand with crappy chips. I might add that the queso came with a hair in it but was slowly rectified by a server that I had to flag down. Ultimately, why should I wait so long in line for food that is minimum standard and is amateurish? Because I'm in Carlsbad, NM and there isn't competition to incentivize this place to be better. I want them to be better because I plan on making this a solid pit stop in the future. Keep up the good work, but continue to improve.

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3.1 mi

The food was great our waitress was Kayla and she's just awesome I request her every time she's a…read moregreat server and she works hard for her money.

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2.0(116 reviews)

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In a town with few options, I begrudgingly defaulted to BWW because I figured I'd at least get to…read morewatch some sports during dinner. Service was solid, the servers work really hard to keep up with a big floor. However, this visit was a great reminder of why I don't come to places like this for the food. I got six wings with Nashville Hot for the sauce, and I think the picture says plenty. The plate was anemic, with tiny wings and no celery or carrots. And then the taste...yikes. This wasn't Nashville Hot, it was Carlsbad Cringe. No tang to the sauce at all, it had almost a curry flavor to it instead. Huge miss all around. Sure, there were TVs. But operating like a corporate factory instead of a local restaurant led to a very cookie cutter experience, and not in a good way. Oh, and they never put on the game I asked for.

How you going to spend all the time and money on a remodel and not fix the real problems. The men's…read morebathroom still isn't working properly. There broke like always all this place did was put lipstick on a pig did not fix the important stuff. Just a paint job and new tables. Piss poor planning and management.

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3.2(106 reviews)

0.6 mi

Soup is cold when asked stated that how it is?????? Rude waiter but the food was good for this…read morepart of state

We came here with a group of friends. Our children all had a wonderful time, ate lots of food, and…read morewe all had a wonderful time. They sat 8 of us quickly and we went fairly early to make sure the kids didn't have too long to wait. There aren't many options in Carlsbad so this was fun.

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Mariscos El Buchon

4.3(103 reviews)

4.4 mi

We came here for early dinner while in town and the food was delicious. Service was a bit slow,…read morewith only 2 waitstaff. We ordered: 1) shrimp aguachile - this was refreshing and pretty good; shrimp did not taste bad either 2) molcajete - this was the highlight of the meal as I enjoyed everything they used inside including the meats and shrimp 3) seafood (octopus) pasta - husband ordered this and enjoyed it, especially the baby octopus Meal also comes up with free salsa + chips, along with some type of fish soup if you order entrees. We were pleasantly surprised by this place, and glad we found a place to dine that's close to the national park!

The food was good. The salsa was fresh. They give you complementary soup, which was delicious btw…read more I had the grilled shrimp tacos which were good. I've had better but these were still good.