Food was great!! Service even better!…read moreDo not hesitate on trying them! I'm not overeating, trust me I am the pickiest person in the world!

Based on all the great reviews, I had very high expectations for this tiny taco shop located in a…read morekiosk in an outlet mall. I mean, the fact that I drove twenty minutes and went to an outlet mall solely for food still stuns me. The pastor burrito was enormous. Unfortunately, it was very mushy and 80% filler. The tortilla was nicely toasted but that was the only positive. The chips that came with the burrito were not completely stale but they were more stale than fresh. Come on, now. You cannot serve stale chips. I loved the chipotle salsa. Make sure you get some of that. The kiosk gal was very pleasant. I wish I had a different and better experience but it just wasn't the best.

Matt's the bomb- totally took care of us. Highly recommend start with chips and guac...get Matt's…read morego to skinny Cadillac marg. Shared the Chilean Sea Bass and the ribeye steak special. This place rocks...._ Ask for Matt..... makes it easy and good vibes!!!

Matt was the BEST server of ALL time!! Never had more incredible service and a better dining…read moreexperience! His energy and passion for the restaurant and his town was contagious! AND MOST delicious spicy margarita EVER!!!

One of SD staples. Amazing tacos, tasty sauces, chips and…read moreGuac are fresh. Come thru and say hi to Oscar.

I had the California burrito and a Negra Modelo. The burrito is excelente. The modelo is cold and…read morethe salsa bar is the best. We love this place whenever we are in the area. Service is quick and easy. The ambience is great with Salsa music jamming in the background. The outdoor area is great on a beautiful day.

Pure Taco is right in the heart of Carlsbad, just a block from the train station and an easy walk…read morefrom everything happening downtown. The prices are fantastic, especially compared to typical CA pricing and the other Mexican restaurants in the area. We ordered the grilled and Baja fish tacos and the specialty lobster tacos. Both the grilled fish and Baja fish tacos had a really generous amount of actual fish, and the lobster tacos were made with real lobster. The tacos all had tasty sauces and crunchy toppings (mainly cabbage), that added a lot of flavor and texture. The basket of chips with salsa were covered in coarse salt - yum. There's a full-service bar inside, plus outdoor seating with both shaded and sunny options. While you order at the counter rather than having traditional table service, the staff still came around to check on everyone and were consistently friendly/welcoming. They also have some great Taco Tuesday specials, which makes the already reasonable prices even better. All around, this is a place we'd definitely recommend and would happily return to. Great food, great value, and a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

Came here with a few friends after Yelp event over at Pure Project as we were all kind of hungry…read moreand found out this place had Taco Tuesday specials. In this dreadful economy, I've been mainly eating at places that have deals or else I can't justify coughing up a kidney to eat out. I'm a good cook so I can suffer through this economy but I do like to gather with friends and build community, so this place was great on the piggy bank but also got to connect with friends! They have 2 for $5 tacos so really hard to beat that and also have $5 nachos. They've got a pretty good Taco Tuesday menu so check it out. I had the $5 nachos and to be honest, can't get much for $5 these days so not gonna complain too much. They use like a nacho cheese sauce vs real cheese so reminded me of Taco Hell nachos lol. I am quite picky about my beans and had them put in on the side but I did eat most of it as I liked the black beans here. The rest of nachos were uneventful and I wish portion sizes were bigger. I also just had some water and always nice when seltzer is on the house and plopped in a fresh lemon! The bar space was super nice and can see myself coming back here to hang out at the bar. I also like their outside patio area, super chill. Bathrooms were clean, all the employees nice and helpful. I definitely will come back here again! I wanna support this place that provides deals for us, we gotta pull thru this bad economy together!!

On Sunday afternoon, my friend and I sat in the bar at one of the three long tables. Plenty of room…read morefor groups of friends. The bar tender was not very busy and took great care of us. The bar is fully stocked with a variety of alcoholic options. Casero has seating inside and on the patio available, too. We started with the guacamole and chips and salsa. The guac was delicious. Not much heat though if you're a fan of spice. The salsa was mild, too. The chips were definitely the perfect vehicle for the guac and salsa. We both had the Mole de Mama. Yummy chicken thigh and leg smothered in mole with rice, beans, and corn tortillas. The mole is very nice and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The rice was a bit firm but the beans were good. The corn tortillas were delicious. If I visit again, I would like to try their shrimp ceviche. It sounds delicious.

We love Casero. The food is above average, the staff is always friendly, and the margaritas are…read moresome of the best around. There's just one small problem: apparently you're not allowed to actually get the margaritas. This was our third visit in a row where our drinks showed up well after our food. On the drive over we literally said, "Let's give it one more try. It can't happen again." Oh, it happened again. First the bar was backed up. Then there was a party out back. Everyone was incredibly nice and apologetic, but after three visits, we've run out of excuses to collect. Last time, my wife ordered a second margarita after we finished eating because the first took so long. We sat around for another 20 minutes waiting for it and finally canceled it. The crazy part is--we WANT to spend more money here! In a perfect world we'd each have two drinks. Take our money! But apparently the bar has other plans. Great drinks. Good food. Nice people. Getting an actual drink? That's the adventure.

This place is known for their different variety of tacos but I usually come for their burritos…read more They are stuffed, large, delicious burritos and they offer so many different varieties. The last time I came here was on a late Sunday night and I went with their Dos Amores Burrito which was packed with lots of carnitas and asada. I love that it was mostly all meat and full of flavor. No regrets. Besides their tacos and burritos they also have fajita bowls and weekly specials. They even have a full vegetarian menu if you are into that. The place is super casual and located in the corner of the strip mall. They have lots of tables in chairs inside for you to enjoy your food. There is also a salsa bar to grab sauces. Just a warning their green sauce is very spicy which I love. You can see the workers making your food behind the counter. I recommend if you're looking for some affordable quick mexican food in the area.

Oh my goodness...the Surf & Turf Burrito was absolutely packed with flavor! The steak and shrimp…read morewere cooked perfectly, and the spice level was just right enough to give it a kick without overpowering the other flavors. I hadn't been to this restaurant in over a year, and I'm so glad I decided to stop by. It definitely did not disappoint! Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I'll definitely be coming back much sooner next time!

This place is a gem! It's located conveniently off the 5 Freeway and always delicious…read more Today I had the taco monthly special. Can't remember the name but it was delicious with steak and chorizo. I usually get the fajitas (my favorite) but switched it up today. My tacos didn't disappoint. Lots of seating in the restaurant and bar area. Always on my rotation.

Family restaurant feel. Very friendly servers. Enjoyed the food. Appreciated the variety - steak,…read morechicken, pork, shrimp, vegetarian... loved it. The shrimp tacos were yummy. Probably what stood out the most was the jalapeño white sauce that came with the chips and the calamari. So good!!! Highly recommend... if you like spicy.

I love the beers here, they are one my favorite breweries. The beers are solid, they have a great…read moreselection of beers to choose from and they do rotate them out often. Their sour beers are my favorite. They also have really good barrel ages stouts that are super strong. They usually have some kind of specialty beers or collaboration that are a hit with us. Beer flights are a good way to sample many of their beers. The staff is always friendly and very knowledgeable. There is plenty of seating indoors and outside. The great vibes here will always keep me coming back.

This was my first time visiting and the counter staff could not have been nicer or more helpful…read more Thankfully, they helped me select a flight of five beers, three of which I really liked. And if you are a fan of dark, heavy, and/or bourbon barrel beers like me, the Corylus is a grand slam. It is both delicious and extremely boozy so bring along a designated driver to avoid a DUI. They probably had 20 beers or more to pick from with a heavy emphasis on the IPAs--shocker, I know. I am not a huge IPA guy but if it is good, it is good. The place is airy and comfortable. It is also family friendly. They offer a variety of empanadas, if you want some food with your beer. We tried a few of them and the ham and cheese version was the clear winner. Honestly, the empanadas were nothing special and, my guess is, they were originally frozen. I eat a ton of frozen food so I am not being critical of frozen foods, ok? I liked them but I didn't love them. Parking on the weekend is extremely tough in Carlsbad but the nearby train station has a parking lot that stretches for miles. I imagine it is supposed to be used only for train customers but everyone parks there and it is freeeeeee. Very nice beer and very comfortable environment. They also offer a number of refrigerated canned beers for sale.

Food was awesome I have had six different burritos and enjoyed them all. You will not go home…read morehungry. Staff is friendly and helpful. Back outside bar is where to be to relax and meet new people. We do happy hours here when in town

Wow! Super friendly, affordable, and delicious!…read more I loved the beach vibe and small-town atmosphere. I had the Oceanside, California burrito, and it was packed with flavor. The Monday margarita special was delicious, too! The hidden gem was the TJ dog with well-seasoned fries. The service Monday afternoon was professional and friendly. This is my new burrito spot in North County!

This place in San Marcos is CRAFTed and curated to perfection. We used to come here when it was…read moreRip Current. Even though that closed this place was a nice surprise in its venue takeover. You order at the Bar counter for your Brew & for the tacos. The food is made at their permanent fixture food truck outside. The tacos are amazing and generously portioned. The Birria was my favorite! Carne asada was good too. The staffers are nice and ready to serve. There is high communal and individual table top seating inside and sports playing on the TV. Picnic Bench tables out on the front patio are & close to the food truck. It's pretty busy but worth the little wait for your tacos to be done. So sip sip while you wait for the buzzer to go off! Looking forward to our next visits here.

Terrible, terrible, terrible. Waited over an hour for tacos. At this point is doesn't even matter…read moreif they are good or not. Save your time and grab food somewhere else if you really want their beer. Oh and then by the time they finally gave us our food, they forgot three items we ordered and proceeded to say "you didn't order those" So on top of being slow, it's sh*t service, and crappy people.