Made reservations, called to confirm the location and once I showed up they said I had to wait because they were full. Terrible service right off the bat. read more

Revamped with a lovely decor and ambience, Nomada gave us a truly flavorful dinner experience with a few rough edges which we're confident will get ironed out in time. We loved the use of bold flavors, but the chips and salsa were highly spiced, which we loved but suspect many diners would not. The pork was truly amazing, although a little awkward to eat in a stacked bowl. The ahi crudo was delicious, but looked a little sad without a little garnish, and the serrano chilies were unbearably hot. Overall we enjoyed our meal and will be back! read more

We had a lovely afternoon on the patio on a California 75 degree day. Abeer, the bartender served us outside on the patio . Food was good, drinks tasty and made well . Ambiance is tropical and firepits make it cozy and add to the ambience. Outdoor patio = a 10. TV 's in the bar and patio for the sports . Only ONE thing turned us off completely. The overhead music speakers are huge and LOUD. We had a hard time celebrating and talking at our table and asked several times to lower it. No one did. It got extremely loud salsa music later , outside, to the point of being BLASTING and could not hear Each other. We liked it and hope to come back , and hope the music is lowered. Afterall, We had a party of 8 and conversation was so hard. Outside !! Beautiful read more

This is my second time here. The first time I came, my husband and I only had chips, salsa, and a drink, and we thought it was lovely. We came back tonight for their happy hour, and the only real reason to come back would be the bartender, Heather. She was amazing! However, their happy hour prices are pretty steep. I think locals are looking to come to a place where they can get food and drink at a good price during happy hour. We will probably be back, but just for a drink at the bar. The chips/salsa and guac are really good. read more

Sadly, this place has already gone downhill. Our first visit shortly after opening was chaotic but the food was very good. Drinks were clearly from a gun, had to send back despite asking for a skinny marg, lime juice agave and tequila. We went tonight and the food was awful. Salad was not dressed, ends of lettuce brown, carnitas was shreds of dry pork, soggy tacos with what looked like old iceberg lettuce and dried out tortillas, rice and beans which looked like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp for an hour. Margs had to go back AGAIN. So very disappointing. We were really hopeful for this place but won't go back. read more

Jianna was such a good server and so attentive and nice! Would come back for her!! Super nice restaurant, the head chef behind the oyster bar was also super kind! Food was really good! Loved the guacamole, the carne asada tacos, and Caesar salad. read more

Went there with a friend. Beautiful restaurant. Big, and plenty of room and sitting area. Service was ok, we felt rushed to order. Was not impressed with the food. Very bland and overpriced. The drinks were good, I had mango Margarita which was delicious. read more

The food was delicious. I had the chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. The service was top notch and the setting had a great atmosphere.

So nice to have Nomada in the neighborhood! Great food. Bartenders and staff provided the best service. Enjoyed the live music as well. read more

First the good: the updated decor is tasteful and bar area looks beautiful. Staff were very friendly and helpful and cocktails were yummy with good presentation. The bad: the food was disappointing. I ordered a fish taco and a carne asade taco and added beans. The fish taco was underwhelming with no real flavor, the carne asada taco was very good BUT the beans were soupy and the sauce ran onto both tacos. The beans should have been in a small dish or something as it really detracted visually and taste wise from the tacos. My friend had shrimp enchiladas and said they were dry. Another friend ordered tres leches cake for dessert and said it was really dry, not what you would expect for that type of cake. I don't think I would go back for a meal but I think it's a fun spot of drinks and appetizers. read more

Looks like it's hit or miss... went there two weeks ago and the place was good! It was slow, but the wait staff was great and food was good. Went back tonight and the wait staff was not good. We were with our young kids, 6 and under, and time is limited. It took 25 minutes to get a drink, then the 24 oz ribeye came well done when we asked for medium rare. Kids ate their food before they got our steak right. The manager came and said it would be comped, which seemed a little much... we would expect a drink, but not a $90 steak. When the bill came it was for everything, nothing taken off. We mentioned it and the waitress went back to the manager. She told us there was confusion and the manager meant he wouldn't charge us for both steaks... Gee thanks! I'm hoping this is just some links that need to be worked out. read more

The vibe here is the draw! Lively and beautiful outdoor seating and bar. Location, ambiance, decor, view, it has it all! We have eagerly awaited for the transition from the old ownership to this new owner and chef. Sadly it was a huge disappointment. Our review is strictly based on food. The presence and efficiency of the staff were very good! We ordered the duck trio and tuna tostada appetizers. The tuna was poor quality fish, smelled fishy, and unappetizing to look at. The duck trio was bland and served cold! Chips were stale, fish tacos were flavorless, birria tacos were o.k. It pains me to leave a poor review! This restaurant has so much potential but it is simply not there! read more

Outstanding food, atmosphere, and service! Peter provided excellent recommendations and service. The best margaritas my wife and l have had in a long time. The chicken Mole was fantastic! Quacamole and salsa were excellent! We will definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

Friday night is hoppin here at Nomada's. Make sure to order the Queso Fundido and the Elote it is delicious!! Our server Evan was amazing and very personable. We came here with our friends. The Marqarita's were very good. Try the fire pit outside. It is very cozy and warm. Would highly recommend Nomada's... They also are open for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.. read more

We went to this new elevated food, beautiful decorated Mexican restaurant and will make this a regular event. The espresso martini is amazing, for the NA drink Chicha Morada is outstanding and my husband loved the Caballero. We had the Queso Fundido for an appetizer which we'll order again and Chicken Mole was the best we've ever had. We wanted to try the Tres Leches but will have to wait until our next visit, which will be soon. Service was welcoming and attentive. read more

Food and service were amazing. Plates were reasonably priced considering the amount of food received - easily split among two meals. Also the chips and salsa were unique and absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Had dinner on a Friday night with a party of 8. They seated us on time, service was very good. Food order for one person in our party was off a bit, but they're still working out some kinks. I love the ambiance of this place, the drinks were good (and strong), the duck mole tacos were terrific. Will be back! read more

great place for food and getting together. I like the patio vibe and that they use a wood burning oven. Good quality and very tasting meal, favorite is the Shrimp Agua Chili. highly recomend for large parties... read more

We went for dinner on NYE and were blown away. Margs were on point- essential for any quality Mexican spot! We also got to sample 5 different fresh salsas of varying spice levels! But the star was the flavorful and delicious meats! We sampled a bunch of tacos and got the pibil pork plate, and all were cooked to perfection and the execution and plating was well done! Waitstaff was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was relaxing and enjoyable. Will be back for sure! read more

Nómada - Salsas! - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Excellent service and delicious cuisine! My favorites were the guacamole and their take on the Paloma margarita! Peter was our waiter and he was awesome! Happy to have this new spot in the neighborhood :-) read more

This was our fourth time and every time we are surprised at how amazing it is. Alex and Melissa and the gang are always there to take care of us. The food is spot on and the atmosphere is amazing. We will be back. read more

We made reservations, the host was completely not organized and confused. They said they were busy but half the restaurant was empty. Food was fine not great. Ambiance was good, same as the previous iteration of the restaurant. Overall, not much has improved. read more

fabulous food, amazing service and top notch ambiance! my family of five had the best meal, can't wait to go back!

Great food and service. Atmosphere was great. Place is large so there is no crowded feeling. My second time there.

The ambiance was nice, the food was good. There were 4 of us. Our salads did not come at the same time. The salad for my wife and me arrived, but the salad for the couple we were with didn't arrive. After a long while, we flagged down a bus boy (the wait staff made it a point to not notice that we were trying to get their attention). Finally, our waitress arrived to ask what the problem was. We told her about the missing salads. Then she did the UNFORGIVABLE: told us BS about why the salads hadn't arrived. Finally, they were delivered....at the same time as the entrée for one of us. We told the confused and disgruntled person who delivered the salad and entrée at the same time to take the entrée back and then serve all of us our entrées at the same time, after we ate the salads. Then 2 of our entrées arrived. My wife and I waited for the other couple to get their entrées. After a longish time, we flagged down a server, who got our waitress and she finally brought the other 2 entrées. The manager came over and was told what happened. Apparently, he discussed this with the waitress. From her attitude, the message we got was that she really didn't care. Maybe that's because we were far more polite than we should have been. The check included a 3% surcharge for using a credit card. This is a BS antic, since it is rare that anyone pays in cash. I do not believe that there was any notice anywhere, and not on the menu, stating this. Good food and nice ambiance aren't enough to create a good dining experience. We live in Carlsbad, and always patronize businesses in our community when possible. For this reason, we might give Nómada another chance. We'd like nothing better than having a good Mexican restaurant nearby. Friends have asked us about how we liked Nómada. After hearing about our experience, they've crossed Nómada off their list. Maybe you should too. read more

I was really excited about this place. It has a beautiful bar and an amazing ambiance, but the food was disappointing. The fish taco tasted overly fishy, and the carne asada was bland and lacked flavor. It's a shame that such a beautiful spot serves food that doesn't live up to the setting. read more

I was so excited to try this place but was very disappointed. Our cocktails came out at different times. Appetizer came out with our entries. The octopus appetizer was over cooked, rubbery. Food was bland. Dessert Churros were doughy & flan was bland too. Service staff were nice but not very attentive. After sharing about the octopus we were told they would take it off the bill. It was on it. I'd not recommend this place at all. read more

I'm not sure if this spot is cursed. I really wanted to try this place, sat for about 20 minutes, if not more, without any acknowledgement of our existence. Left, end of. This is sooo bad. This place has so much potential, as a local, a truly wish someone with good management skills and food takes over. Please. read more

I don't typically write reviews but the food and service was terrible. My fish taco was undercooked and the rice served was bland white rice. The whole meal tasted like it had been frozen and microwaved. The food has no depth. read more

Great food and drinks. Friendly service. Beautiful space. We will absolutely go again. The pozole was amazing!

This new spot is amazing stopped by yesterday with some girl friends the fish tacos and carne asada plate are amazing oh and the cocktails out of this world not to mention our waitresses Rachael who was so sweet and helped us we everything we needed this place is definitely here to stay!! Thank you Nomada! read more

Such a fun vibe! I loved it here. The carnitas tacos & caesar salad are to die for. And Jiannas service made everything 100 times better. So kind and sweet, always making sure we had everything we need and more. Cant recommend this place or her enough! Definitely coming back read more

I have been there five times. The atmosphere is incredible. Every every staff member I have encountered has been pleasant and upbeat. The chips and salsa are the best that I have ever had and being a creature of habit I always get the tacos and they are phenomenal. When I see people complain in other reviews I feel sorry for them. They must be miserable whiny patrons that can't sit back and just can't enjoy themselves. This place is doing everything in their power to make a run at it in this tough economy and still they get jerks taking shots of them in reviews. Full disclosure I own a business in Carlsbad and I break things down and these guys are doing all the right things. We all remember the Crazy Burro as a staple of the community for years. This is not Crazy Burro with loud drunks everywhere...but these folks are incorporating live music and DJs... Regarding the pricing you pay for what you get. I just paid over four dollars for a can of Progresso soup yesterday and I didn't go to the manager and start bitching and moaning.. you pay for what you get & this place has high-quality food so don't expect Taco Bell prices. I don't write a lot of reviews but I felt it necessary for people to know what an awesome places this is. read more

The food was exceptional. Bursting with flavor, and yet it felt healthy and refreshing. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Definitely coming again. And I highly recommend it! read more

We ordered house margaritas and were really disappointed. They didn't taste like they had any alcohol in them at all -- they honestly tasted like straight juice. When we asked, the bartender mentioned they were pre-mixed, which made us question whether any tequila was added. We don't expect overly strong drinks, but we do expect to taste alcohol in a cocktail especially for the price. Everything else was fine, but the margaritas were a letdown. read more

This has got to be one of THE worst places to eat. The portions are outrageously small for the price, all the while being described as "decently sized." And the worst of all: a wad of cellophane was found in our basket of chips. Needless to say, will not be returning anytime soon. read more

Pulpo taco was the best thing I've ever tasted in my life! Lovely service from Pierre aswell.

Food was very good. MUCH better than previous restaurant at this location. Pricing was good value and service was great

Amazing and delicious!! Great service incredible atmosphere and music! Absolutely loved it!!!

Wowza. What an experience! Came here for HH Friday evening. The hostess was able to seat us immediately, probably to their demise. We sat outside in the bar area. Pretty confident the chef had to buss our table before sitting down. Once sat, it took close to ten minutes to be acknowledged by an other employee. We finally got a glass of water and at this point I started to get excited! Silly girl. Our server ended up being any employee who walked by our table and looked at us. I ordered a diet coke and a glass of wine with the manager who introduced herself. Probably another 20 minutes go by and another employee walks by to ask if we need anything and I say yes, my drinks, to which she mentioned she was confident the bartender was working on them... Don't know what work is needed to pour a glass of wine.. Another employee walks by and I have to ask again for the drink. It FINALLY comes close to an hour after sitting down. No diet coke in sight. Still haven't been able to order food because who is our server again??? I'll make the rest of this short, had to ask individual employees for yet again, my diet coke, napkins, silverware, plates, and the bill. When the bill came it was for the wrong table. Finally get our bill, ALL of the pricing was wrong (not HH on menu), the chef tried to argue with us that they updated their pricing.. We just wanted the pricing that was on the menu they gave us... He comes back with a couple dollars knocked off. The food? Fantastic!!! Once we got it 2 hours in... The employees??? I'm not even sure where to start there.... If you're extremely patient and have 3 hrs to spare for some HH bites and a glass of wine, have at it! If you like a friendly, attentive waitstaff and streamlined service, I'd say go to Blackrail across the street, or almost anywhere else. read more