I've been on a quest to find the greatest California Burrito within a 30-mile radius. This one was pretty good, but for the price, it could've been bigger. The contents were loosely rolled, so it was a bit messier than I would like. It should've been packed tighter. The flavor in my burrito was tasty, but it was also a bit on the small side. The meat was seasoned well and was moist with juices from the beef. Just describing this is making me hungry for more. Definitely will be back! read more

Mexico Viejo - California Burrito add Pico - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I got an adobada burrito. It was so large that I couldn't finish it. It was juicy and the adobada was flavorful. I also loved all of the salsas the had for the chips I don't remember which ones I tried but they were all delicious I liked that they had options for varying spice levels and they had truly spicy salsas (which I love). My food came out quickly which I always appreciate and service was fine. read more

Came here after grabbing some coffee next door. I'm always up to trying new places serving Mexican food. I ordered a Carne Asada burrito and a couple of churros. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating inside with a few outdoor seating available. We chose to sit outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The burrito was a good size and very good. The churros are long and wrapped in food foil. Very good as well. Parking can be tricky parking in front of the restaurant, but there is plenty of parking in this strip mall. Service is friendly and quick. I definitely would like to return and try some other things on the menu. read more

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Machaca breakfast burrito no cheese. Great size but SAD because they forgot my beans!! However service was friendly and they had a full service hot sauce bar INCLUDING FREE SPICY CARROTS (A huge win for me) Machaca was pretty good but overall lacking flavor :// [[HIGHLIGHT]]cute shop-- clean and colorful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Mexico Viejo - Machaca Breakfast Burrito (no cheese) they forgot my beans! - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

have been here twice for ROLLED TACOS and both times they were good -- fried to order and generously topped with guacamole and shredded cheese. even though every street in So Cal with retail shops has a fast Mex place or two, it's gotten surprisingly difficult to find decent rolled tacos. also enjoyed the CONGA BURRITO (carne asada, beans, rice, and cheese). going to try their cabeza burrito next. can you ever get enough head? read more

Mexico Viejo - 3 ROLLED BEEF TACOS with cheese and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I really enjoyed my chile relleno burrito, had great texture from the pepper so it wasn't too mushy. Great flavors all around. Even tho we had a 10 min drive home, everything held up really well. The rolled tacos were pretty good, great crunch and toppings. My husband got the Cali burrito and I had a bite, it was legit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food came out fast, service was nice and place clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great salsa bar. Would recommend and come back. read more

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Love these giant burritos! My friend's fave is a bean and cheese with rice, I love the breakfast burritos. Their carrots and peppers at the salsa bar are delish and their green salsa is my fave. This place is always a weekend treat for us and I can get at least 2 meals out of my burrito because it's so big! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, great service and casual ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered a delicious sausage breakfast burrito which I shared with my 11 month old daughter. She also loved it. Great size, taste and fast service. Super friendly staff as well, very accommodating too read more

We ordered their breakfast egg, cheese and potato burrito. Great size burrito to share. The potatoes were slightly charred and we were lucky if there was one full egg in the entire burrito. It honestly was predominantly potatoes, with a little cheese and virtually no egg. I had 0 in my half, while my husband had one bite of egg in his half. Disappointing. We realize it may have been an off day, so would give it one more try. read more

This is a family owned business. When you walk in, you're also treated like family. I come here once or twice a week. They always make me feel special. They'll do special orders if I ask them, they are kind and generous with their servings and very reasonably priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is always busy and that's because they have a good value meal, generous portions, and the place is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My only suggestion is to have more outdoor seating with plastic, not metal seats. Metal seats are too cold and hard.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, spectacular service and I highly recommend when you're in Carlsbad stop by and have a very generous five dollar fish taco! read more

I was really in the mood for Mexican food for lunch today but had to run to the Postal Annex and CVS. There was no parking quite bear CVS so I drove a little bit down and saw Mexico Viejo. I thought "awesome, this must be meant to be I can get Mexican food for lunch after all" It was a little before noon and not too busy. The last behind the cash register was nice. I had a huge coffee and was a bit chatty, going on about wanting to get something different than I always get. She could have gotten irritated but didn't. I landed in the carne asada tacos and beans and rice. She offered me a water cup whole I waited which I didn't realize I needed after all that coffee until she gave it to me. lol Man- I know it looks like your regular meal from the picture, but for some reason I was digging the beans and rice! The rice was really fluffy and beans were just the right consistency! The carne asada tacos were delicious, but I kept going back to the beans and rice. Their two red salsa choices were amazing and I mixed in with the beans and rice. The portions are really good for the price. The restaurant was clean and decorated well. I think o found a new go to lunch spot for Mexican food! read more

Mexico Viejo - Carne asada tacos with beans a rice - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

2.5 stars, rounded down. I've been here dozens of times; the only things I get are the carrots and bean and cheese burritos. Prices going up is par for the course (used to be 4$!), but the fact that they use thick pre-shredded cheese that doesn't melt (and I could see the powdery cellulose on the stiff strands) is what earns them a less-than average rating. Service is friendly; the cashier kept the phone with her while cleaning tables to quickly answer calls. At nearly 10$ for a bean burrito with subpar cheese, I doubt I will be back soon. Mexican places are not a rarity out here. read more

If you're in search of a quick and tasty Mexican food fix this is a great place to try in west north county. Located right off hwy 78 and El Camino real...in the vons shopping center and very convenient if you've been shopping at the mall across the street. I was greeted right away as it was around 3 pm...I was offered small cups for salsa and served myself from the salsa cart..traditional carrots and limes were also available. My crunchy chicken taco came up quickly and was stuffed with juicy chicken and cheese. The side of beans was also hot and delicious. Definitely want to return to check out some other menu offerings! read more

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Great carne asada and Cali burritos. Now my new favorite spot for menudo as well. Really enjoy this for fast tasty Mexican. Staff is great and they have big salsa cups! read more

First, the food was okay...not great, but good, and when we went here, our expectations were not high.... so on the Food Review, I'll give it three stars... my friend said his tacos were okay, too, so there ya go.... NEXT, let's talk about 'customer service' and the employees... they take your order and the digital screen asks if you'd like to leave a tip... FOR WHAT? You tip AFTER your service so you can gauge what type of service you received. But dumb people (count me in at this point) left a tip PRIOR to receiving service and we shouldn't have. Lazy people... I asked for my coke top to be removed, so the girl pointed for me to do it. (!). Then, when the order was ready, instead of earning her almost $7 tip, she said "Here's your order" and had us come to the counter to get our food. Again, DO NOT LEAVE THEM A TIP - THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING TO HELP YOU!!! Lastly, the owner is an absolute cheap-skate... the cutlery they give you for your food is a JOKE.... I mean, I thought there were cameras on me for filming the show "HIDDEN CAMERA", because the cheap-ass, slim, thin fork and knife won't cut into anything hot/warm... they become disfigured and then, you're stuck with food that you really can't eat!! The fork was so thin that it would bend when touching my burrito!! I am not lying!!! This place sucks. They simply cannot figure out how to be better. The owner wants cheap. The employees don't want to do anything with additional effort. First and Last time I come here. And... I should have read the reviews.... Oh, and the burrito I had? Double Wrapped so that it appears larger than it really is... hardly any beef inside.... again, shame on me!! read more

Mexico Viejo - Wet burrito, served as a 'to go', not on a plate, can't cut the food - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Will never go to this dump again. They charge for hot sauce, refuse to give you napkins, and the food is not that good. One and done!!

I've been to other locations and this one did not disappoint. The carne asada fries were huge and the cheese quesadilla was oozing with melted cheese. The fries were super crispy with the right amount of crunch. The lady was super nice and friendly. The salsa bar had several choices of salsa and hot carrots and cucumber. There is enough seating, but it can feel a little tight. There are rows of tables, but they are pretty close to each other. Overall, def try it out! read more

Mexico Viejo - Carne Asada Fries.....ate most of it before taking picture - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

So I took some time to think about whether or not to update this review I felt like it was only fair that I do as I review most places every six months or when I get back to them, I ordered a Carne Asada burrito, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and everything comes with it My mom ordered a Caldo de ress it hurts me to say, though the service was great. The quality of the food was disgraceful. The burrito was as usual good my mother's plate was mainly fat and meat so tough. She couldn't even show it. We immediately left and went across the street to Jersey Mike's even because the food was so bad I give this place a zero in my mind. however, I have to give them at least one star due to yaps policy. I will tell you this I have come here since I was in high school. I graduated in 96 so I've been coming here for quite some time. It goes in waves however, I am disappointed. This is the most expensive place in the area and when you get a soup that's supposed to have beef in it and it's nothing but spat and the beef that is in there is so tough that they cannot be chewed. I even tried it. It is a severe disappointment. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience in the room is no different than your typical Alberto's however, it is better in the sense that you could pick your seat but by what I have experienced there is a very obvious reason why you can pick your seat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I won't be back anytime soon. I am disappointed beyond belief and how far a place complement I wish I could say something positive, but I cannot. Would I recommend this place to my worst enemy not even them I could wish the worst for you and still not send you there. read more

Mexico Viejo - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Food was great. We got the breakfast burritos, rolled tacos beef, and kids BRC burrito. All in all it was great. I think the kids BRC was actually my favorite lol the tortilla wasn't over cooked maybe that's why I liked it read more

Mexico Viejo - Menu December 2024 - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I pass this restaurant everyday dropping my daughter off at work. And this place does not open at 8:00am. The employees are just getting to work at 8. And take about a half hour to set up. So when they open up the doors. It's more like 8:30 or longer. They should probably update their hours. I've tried to come in the morning a couple of times. I just end up going to another Mexican place. It's always open on time. read more

Mexico Viejo - a sign in the window of a business - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Always loved their food, in Cbad and Encinitas locations...fast and tasty for a quick lunch. Only wish the bags for the carrots etc. were bigger! read more

Monday Special 2 beef tacos & drink was super good loaded with tasty shredded beef & cheese with lettuce. Tacos were deep fried to perfection and it was delicious with their homemade salsa from the bar. The beverage was at least 16 oz fountain style behind the counter. All the employees were very nice too. I'd come back for sure. read more

We have gotten the breakfast burritos a handful of times and will no longer. The breakfast burritos are potato burritos. Littered with fries and barely any eggs or meat. Every one we have ordered has been this way. We have asked them how many eggs go into the burrito and they said 2-3 which is simply not possible. read more

Mexico Viejo - Bacon breakfast burrito mainly potatoes.. - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Best fish tacos in town, keep them grande! The service is also very fast and the fish is always crispy. Keep it up!

Best crunchy beef tacos ever! 2 different cheeses and lots of beef, cheese lettuce and the shell is incredible!

We ordered a variety of tacos and while the portions were generous, the flavor was missing.

First and last time going here, even while I was trying to order my food the older lady at the cash register was barley acknowledging me, kept talking to her friend who came to drop something off for them. I ordered 1/2 carne asada fries To-go & the food was okay, nothing special; I'm only a few bites in and as I'm moving my fries around I find a OIL FRYER SCREW at the bottom. Im home so i call them immediately & they ask me to drive all the way back to them so that the kitchen can see, then she said she would refund me. I drive back & they didn't bother to even make a new replacement for me over THEIR mistake. Honestly you can & Should go to ANY other Mexican restaurant around for the same $ & even better tasting food & you'll never find some huge objects in your food that would've been seen by literally ANYONE who is paying attention. 12/9/23 read more

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Worst egg, bean and cheese breakfast burrito I've ever had! The cheese was stringy, the eggs were burnt and the thing cost $10.00 There was a bit of an attitude on top of it all! This crazy world we live in now along with the related high inflation, puts pressure on people at all levels, so while I might understand a little bit of attitude, I can tell you 5 to 10 other places to frequent that don't have an attitude, And certainly don't have those exorbitant high prices! Lesson learned! read more

Man, this place took a dive. Used to be one of my favorite local spots. I felt lazy and indulgent, so ordered some burritos for the first time in a while and all I have to say is "disappointing ". Can't speak on behalf of my husband's carne asada burrito, but my California burrito was subpar. The carne asada is more like poorly seasoned ground beef and the French fries have a subtle taste of fish...like are they cooking the French fries and fish in the same oil? Ordered with guacamole and sour cream, but couldn't even tell you for certain it was included...Look, I get it, things are different after COVID, but for $30+ I expect to enjoy my food without having to feel concerned I might get food poisoning based off the flavor and texture of my meal. Will update if I have a better experience in the future, but as of now, meh. read more

2 Cheese Enchiladassecind second chance: why!!! Who makes a cheese enchilada consistently with the cheese NOT MELTED?!!! Ugh I'm just so disappointed AGAIN. $40 bucks down the drain. 3 orders just a bunch of SLOP!!!!! No pride in their Mexican food. Shameful!!!!! read more

Mexico Viejo - Never again!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great rolled tacos with guac and hard shelled tacos. Roberto's is all the way in OB? No problem!

Good hole in the wall Mexican food. Side note: why do good reviews keep getting deleted? read more

Absolutely delicious rolled tacos! Not skimpy on the guacamole or cheese. The staff is very friendly and professional. Spanish and English speaking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I used the restroom while waiting for my order and it was very clean just like the rest of the taco shop/restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be returning again soon to try more menu items! read more

To begin with the woman "order-taker" is extremely shady. She never smiles and has shifty eyes. She tries to run up the bill every chance she gets, never offering any deals or promos. She also doesn't allow the customer to finalize their own transaction so they can print a receipt instead she quickly reaches over and pushes a few buttons and wa-la no record that the transaction ever took place. The quality of the food varies depending upon which cook is on duty. The last time I ate there I ordered a taco and chile relleno combination ($14). The pepper was hard as a rock as it was barely cooked. The taco shell was stale (ugh) and only a small portion of beans was given. I ate what I could then through the rest in the trash. A few hours after eating this mess, I got food poisoning and was very sick for a few days. Not worth the risk. There's a much better place right up the road across from Target. read more

Only visited this restaurant because I was in the area working on my golf swing ‍ Ordered the Super Nachos with Pollo asado, beans, sour cream and guacamole. Upon opening the carton at home the nachos seem to be piled with chicken and crema. But upon further inspection, picking up of chips, there was absolutely little to no cheese. Everything was dry. Too bad too, because my daughter complained, "They only gave us chips, Daddy." After the top dozen chips or so the evidence doesn't lie. The gentleman behind the counter was enjoyable, the restaurant seemed clean and our To Go order was completed in a timely manner. Next time add some cheese to your Super Nachos. Super, they were not! This review is for anybody who wishes to hear my opinion... read more

Mexico Viejo - No cheese on the Super Nachos! - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

They have raised their prices more than any other Mexican casual restaurant in the area. The food is OK, but not worth the price. It use to be much better in quality and price a few years ago. I will not return! Gail K Oceanside read more

Don't order the breakfast burritos. They are essentially filled with potato, cheese and whatever protein you choose. Very disappointed.

Nasty soggy food, found a hair in my carne asada fries. Very disappointing. Customer service was not the greatest. Over all very disappointing read more

Ordered some chicken nachos, got a pile of just cheese, dry pollo asado, and sour cream. There was only cheese & chicken on the top part, the bottom was all chips. I asked for shredded chicken ($16.00) down the drained . Picked at it because I was starving, but ended up throwing in the trash . This is not Mexican food, please take some pride in what your cooking and serving to your customers. Mexican food is not trash and your giving it a bad name ! You are a disappointment to our food and culture! read more

Not good. Being from Carlsbad, I'm used to subpar food. Let's face it, most of what we have is below average for San Diego county and Southern California in general. Swore this place off pre-Covid but decided to give it a try again. Decided to stick with a simple Carne Asada burrito, which any taco shop should have down. Wish I would have picked any other respectable eating establishment in this shopping center instead. The carne asada was like a soup...almost. Sound like your thing? Then skip my rating and go for it. Asked for no pico and got pico (it was dead and there was no line ahead or behind me), whatever. Had some pickled carrots while I was waiting. Totally bland. No flavor to speak of. The burrito was soupy and the salsa was watery, so no way to compensate. I was so disappointed. Ordered a bean burrito to go for my wife but I think it'll probably make better compost for a meal in the distant future. Sorry MV. read more