Carniceria San Juan de Los Lagos in Carlsbad, NM has to be some of the best Mexican food I've ever…read morehad! I usually have a rule when traveling that I don't visit the same restaurant more than once, but this place was the exception. I came back three times in two days. Yes, it was that good. Sadly, the third time I came back, they were closed. The food tasted very authentic and absolutely worth the visit. I noticed some reviews mentioned communication issues or that the staff may not speak much English. I had a little bit of that struggle too, but honestly, that's how you know you might be in the right place for truly authentic Mexican food. I also felt like it was partly my fault for not doing enough research before ordering. But we figured it out, and the food was more than worth it. One small suggestion: it would be helpful if the menu had a little more English explanation, pictures, or item numbers to make ordering easier for both customers and staff. Overall, this is the kind of true hidden gem you hope to find in a small town. I would definitely take a detour to come back here whenever I'm in the area again.

Carnicería San Juan de los Lagos - Worth the Detour, Even Years Later…read more Some places stay with you. So much so that five years later, on a completely different road trip, you find yourself checking the map and thinking... "we're kind of close." Back in 2021, while exploring nearby national parks, we stumbled across Carnicería San Juan de los Lagos and loved it. This time, on our way to White Sands National Park, we made a small detour to see if it still held up. First surprise... I barely recognized the area. What used to feel like the middle of nowhere has filled in. Suburban life has arrived. Growth happened. But the place? Still there. Still good. Inside, it keeps that same warm, easy charm. Cute wood, farm-style Mexican decor, nothing fancy, just welcoming. The space has grown too, now clearly divided into restaurant, carnicería, and panadería, which means more reasons to linger. And the smell when you walk in? That alone could convince you to stay. Service was just as we remembered, sweet, friendly, and genuine. The kind that makes you feel like a regular even if you've been gone for five years. We went with pozole and shrimp tacos, and both delivered. Flavorful, comforting, exactly what we were hoping for. It's always a bit of a gamble revisiting a place you loved years ago. This one paid off. Still a favorite. Still worth the stop.

I come here often for the sweet tea but that's about it. The service is always amazing and sweet…read moreeven if it's been a long day. Eating area is always clean and it's a nice spot to stop if you have time.

Overcharging on things that should already come with the meal. Ranch for a salad .69cents. I…read moresubstituted the cheeses, $1.29 each time. I'm not adding extra cheese just substituting. Called for a manger waited for her for about 20 mins and when she finally came she said they charge for everything. Never coming here again.

Best Green chili burger in Carlsbad NM, it compares to all the other restaurants in town and it has…read morea more reasonable charge!

They had diet Dr Pepper which was a plus. Jesus was nice when he took our order. I wish they gave…read morediscounts to people named Blake (myself).....like why would they not with the franchise named Blake's. Otherwise, food was alright. Jesus made this review a 5 star. Thanks!

I was recommended El Charro in Carlsbad, NM by some locals, and I'm so glad I listened…read more I'm a big fan of quesabirria and have been on a little quesabirria journey, and this has to be one of the top two best quesabirria tacos I've ever had. The taco was crispy and filled with delicious meat, and the consommé was rich and flavorful. If I hadn't been on the road, I probably would have ordered another one. The portion was generous, and the price was fair too. The service was quick, and the overall dining environment was bright and clean. Definitely a great local recommendation and a spot I'd happily come back to.

Ordered takeout and my husband said the whole experience went well…read more We ordered a few different tacos, but have a couple picky eaters, so they were able to separate the meats and toppings for us. We got carnitas, pastor, brisket, steak, and ground beef. (The pastor was my favorite! It came with pineapple. My husband's favorite was the carnitas.) Everything was hot and pretty tasty. The meal came with 4 sauces-- orange (spiciest), watery orange, watery green (my favorite), and the creamy green (least spicy.) After reading some reviews about slow service, I was a little apprehensive about ordering, but my husband went during lunch and said everything came out quickly, there was just a line to order. All in all, I'd definitely eat here again.

I have ordered from this McDonald's more than once my food is normally correct. Today I got no…read morebarbecue sauce and my burger is kind of inside out with 5 pounds of ketchup.

Had to cancel my Hash Brown on my food order so I could pay10 cents for the take out bag. Are you…read morekidding me???

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.

The ambience is very fancy. We arrived around 7 pm on a Sunday, and since the weather was nice, we…read moresat on the patio. We were a group of six. I ordered the veggie primavera pasta with red sauce. The vegetables were good, but there was too much tomato, so I could not finish the whole dish. The artichoke dip for the table was not very good. The service was friendly and attentive. The tiramisu was too sweet for my taste, but the portion size was generous.

Took 30 min to get my food in the drive thru with only 4 people in front of me. Two people in front…read moreof me even left! At that point I could find a random chicken walking around and make the food myself. I've been to in n outs that take less time. Get new employees or something cuz this is straight up stupid

got a 12 piece w 8 drumsticks and 4 thighs and they gave me the 10 piece deal but i paid for the 12read more

Used to work here for a few months and had seen a rat in the back maybe the first month i was…read morethere. place is so dirty, Everyone there is just there to get their check and get out. never once did they worry about truly cleaning.

I'm overwhelmed by the lack of customer care at this location. I placed my order online for pickup…read morein store. When I arrived the employee said my last name and handed me a bag. I asked if the Arbys sauce was in the bag & and the Number of sauces in the bag. The employee stated he didn't know and the manager instructed him to give me more sauces. The employee then handed me a bag of sauces and I only took a handful when I left the restaurant I did not check my bagged order. When we got home we noticed half the order was missing. so my husband returned to the store to get our other half of the order while talking to the manager she blamed the whole incident on my on my wife and said she should've picked up the other half of the order. I explained to the store manager, she was handed the bag , why should she assume that there's another half of the order? The manager was very rude and very upset at me, but I was the one that was wrong by this transaction and the manager kept blaming my wife for not getting the other bag. The store manager took no ownership for us having to drive back 10 miles to pick-up our cold food.

I'm glad we stopped in here on our way through town. The reviews weren't lying. Great food, and…read moregreat service. Cassidy was very nice and attentive. Definitely a place to come back to.

We loved this place. The staff were all very friendly, and the food was so good. We each had the…read moresmothered bean burrito, which is huge and very filling, with lots of green chiles. I had a side of sweet potato fries, which were light and crispy, not greasy. The coleslaw was fresh and creamy and delicious. The interior is clean and spacious, and had a pleasant music soundtrack of country oldies. We will definitely be back next time we're in town.

If they say the wait will be about 30 minutes.... Wait! They were super busy and had to stand…read moreoutside most of the time. Ordered the 1/2 dirty chips. Delicious. Burgers were fabulous. Waitress was fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant and it was highly recommended to me. This was an upbeat pub experience. Thank you so much Alexis for your service and recommendation on food.

We had lunch here, and had no difficulty finding parking We were seated immediately and had…read moreattentive service. Unsurprising, the Lucky Bull Grill has a rustic character. I had the 24 Tap BLT, and my wife had the Cobb salad with fried chicken. She enjoyed the salad, and said the fried chicken was quite good. The BLT was mostly bacon, with a leaf of lettuce and a thin slice of tomato; much as I enjoyed the bacon (chewy, not excessively crispy), I also appreciate the contrast with meaty tomato and crisp lettuce, so I found this BLT okay but not great. YMMV. I had onion rings with the BLT, and they were pretty good. Overall a positive experience, and a decent venue for lunch, but room for improvement.