Don't bother going anywhere else to eat and just do yourself a favor and come here!…read more After spending a few days in New Mexico with disappointing food, this place has been the highlight foodwise. The food is amazing, the service is amazing. The restaurant is clean and has plenty of seating. Try the tacos al pastor! Some of the best tacos Ive ever had. Everything is made in house. It's also a carniceria so the meat is good quality and fresh. If I could give it more stars, I would!

This place is overpriced and the food was mid, too. The ambiance is cool, yes, but it's not worth…read moreit. We stopped to try something local on our way through New Mexico. Server lady was nice but spoke no English at all. For $16 we got an empty quesadilla on a plastic plate, no sides, no dips, no sour cream or guacamole with it. For water, you get a 500ml Walmart bottle of water for the price of a pack. Seriously? The positive thing - very quick cooks. Very confusing checkout: we were walking around an empty restaurant to find someone to give our money to. And although there was plenty of staff around, nobody cared. I don't know why this place is so highly rated, maybe this wasn't our lucky day as white foreigners passing through.

El Charro keeping it humble and absolutely delivering. Not fancy (nothing in this town really is )…read morebut daaaaauuum... that bean burrito was one of the best I've had in a long time. The burritos do run a little on the smaller side, but they're packed with flavor and definitely hit the spot. The salsa bar actually brings the heattttt spicy spicy, not just "I promise it's hot" spicy and the guac has legit flavor. Best part? You finish your meal and casually wander next door because it's connected to an ice cream and fruiteria situation. Dinner + dessert without even leaving the building. Say less.

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.

Everything went great! From the chips and spicy delicious salsa to the birria tacos to my friends 3…read moreenchiladas and even the refried beans were exceptional! Would definitely go back! Friendly and pleasant staff and comfortable booths for many great spot close to RV park.

Food: The chips and salsa are very good. Salsa has a good kick, but it's addicting…read more The chicken tacos weren't bad, meat was a bit bland, but it did come with a lot of meat Crispy taco had an interesting taste. Couldn't tell if it was the meat, or the shell Service: not bad. Friendly staff, just a busy night, & didn't get to see her much Ambiance: a bit loud. Crowded, & music was up a bit, making people talk louder haha Prices are a bit high, but for the portion sizes, it's not bad. About $15 and up per plate

Best burritos i've had in NM. Taco truck setup w/ community seating. We stopped here on the way…read moreback to Dallas and wish I could have made a second stop, will def return if i'm ever in the area again! Barbacola.. do it *They don't serve chicken, which sucks - but it's alll good here. Check it out if you're in the area.

My husband and I shared: - Steak Quesadilla…read more- Chicharron en Verde Burrito - Barbacoa Torta - Carnitas Taco Plate My favorite thing was definitely the burrito. I also enjoyed the torta. I thought the tacos were a bit dry and the quesadilla was a bit plain, but it wasn't bad.

This place is a gem in Carlsbad. Started out with some complimentary warm chips and salsa…read more The food was exceptional and the prices reasonable for the quality. Service friendly and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The spouse had the CAMARONES A LA PLANCHA looking for a non-fried seafood and not disappointed. Plenty of sides with salad, rice and mashed potatoes. I had the A LA DIABLA, the sauce was so flavorful and generous amount of chicken was able to take leftovers of a grilled chicken sandwich and about 1/2 the pasta. It will not go to waste

Skip this place. Food was horrible at new location in the old long John silver location. Salmon was…read moreso overcooked it was like shoe leather!!! Coconut shrimp was also over cooked and thick doughy batter. And steaks. Cooked way past medium rare to well done, absolutely no pink. Ceviche was ok. But more like salsa than ceviche. Overall for $150 not including tip for 4 people for lunch was severely disappointed. Won't be going back. Service was not much better.

Oh my god! The food is AMAZING. And the portions are huge. Try the fired ice cream! You will not be…read moredisappointed

Great service! Even allowed our dog inside because it was so hot. NO outdoor seating, despite that…read morelisting on Yelp. Reasonable prices and good food.

Stayed in Carlsbad on a Tuesday night during my trip to the Caverns and needed to find a place to…read moreeat at that was open past 9pm. Boy was I glad I chose Maria's. It's a food truck stand with a few picnic tables in front and a full bathroom to the side. When I arrived around 10pm, besides the group leaving, my party was the only one there. There's also another food truck serving Mexican food in that same area. I ordered the carne asada burrito and it was so gooood! The meat had so much flavor and wasn't chewy. There isn't any rice in the burrito which I'm not used to, but given the plentiful meat portions, I was still very full. The salsa in the container was also delicious, even asked for extra. It's spicy though (gave me acid reflux haha). Highly recommend going to Maria's if you're craving Mexican food!! There are times where I want to drive back three hours just for that burrito again

This was some of the best Mexican food I ever had. My brother and I were driving cross-country from…read moreNew Jersey to Los Angeles, and this was one of our favorite meals during the entire trip. Maria was incredibly kind, and the food came out quickly. I got the Chiles Rellenos burrito and loved every bite. Plus the side salsa was delicious too. I highly recommend coming to Maria's Mexican Food truck!

Food was delicious. We had torta asado, burrito de chicken fajita and the carnitas plate. Food…read morewas hot, taste was great, home cooked flavor. Their salsa verse was best I've tasted. Would highly recommend.

Amazing food!! Loved the spice level. Service was great and the ambiance was nice. We had…read moreenchiladas, burgers, and tacos.

I enjoyed their food and atmosphere. I went at about 11 am and the rush hadn't started yet. The…read morewaiter was very attentive and brought my food out in nominal time. It was very good. I would recommend this restaurant highly.

We came here on 4.22.24 after a long 12-mile hike ready to throw down. Our server was quick and…read morefriendly in taking care of us. Chips and salsa have to be ordered and you are charged for them - but trust me when I say you get ALOT of salsa and chips - and both are house made and delicious. There is also a very well-stocked salsa bar here with a diverse selection of salsas, taco toppings, and pickled jalapeños. You have got to try the jalapeños that taste like they were marinated in soy sauce. I had the cheese enchiladas dinner - I ordered them Xmas style with half and half red and green salsas. My very tired hiking partner restored her energy with a delicious dinner entree of flautas. We each really loved our meals and not just because we were operating on starvation mode! My enchiladas were stuffed full of Mexican cheese and were well covered with tasty red and green salsas. The refried beans were SO good and the rice tasted even better with a nice dose of pico de gallo. Pay cash if you want to avoid a CC fee. Come here for a great meal in a super clean establishment with quality service. You won't be disappointed.

The best salsa in town. Lots of it and no added cost to your ticket. They keep the chips coming,…read moretoo. The best asado in town. Asado Burrito or Asado plate, it doesn't matter. If Asado is your thing, you've definitely got to try it. Can't say much else about the menu because asado is all I eat at Mi Casita. The restaurant is small, crowded and you may have to wait. Usually no more than ten minutes. Service is instant once you are seated. Prices on the high side of $.. Does not warrant $$, imho.

This place isn't really mexicand it says that it is, but it's not. The waitress is really nice. The…read morefood wasn't that great chips were stale Their sauce saw was just haljapeno Salt in garlic The restaurant looked really clean, though. They really keep up on that part. I would not really recommend But overall I have to say is it was really nice and clean in there, and customer service was excellent.