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.

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!

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

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.

OVERALL Not favorite Mexican restaurant in Carlsbad, New…read moreMexico, but Pancho's was good. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 3 PARKING Limited spaces out front. LOCATION/AMBIANCE It's about a 25-minute drive from Carlsbad Caverns on the northwest side of town. THE GRUB + Modelo especial ($5.25) + chile relleno plate ($12.99) - this was enjoyable with the brighter green sauce from the salsa bar. Served with salad, beans, rice & your choice or 2 flour or corn tortillas. + gordita ($3.99) - my daughter liked this with asada. + guacamole ($4.99) - my 10-year-old ordered this with her gordita & there was plenty left over. Pretty good! + shrimp tacos ($13.99) - my 9-year-old devoured all three of them + Mexican Coke ($2.75) + small fountain drink in Styrofoam ($1.99) LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB There were some kids menu items, but nothing my kids liked. SERVICE It helps if you know a little Spanish. Our waitress was Spanish only speaker. She didn't tell me I had to go up front to pay so we sat there for a while until I figured that out. MY FAVORITE PART... The chile relleno. NOT SO FAVORITE PART... - Chips & salsa are not complimentary. - The soy-sauce drenched jalapeños at the salsa bar! Nope. Never again. TIP Beer is served. Cocktails are not.

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.

Had lunch there yesterday and since the. My husband, baby and myself have had the worst case of…read morefood poisoning.. baby ate off my plate and my best guess is it was the pork. We have literally been in the bathroom Sick all night/day. The service was wonderful though, that's why I gave the 3 stars.

We celebrated my Grandma's birthday weekend with brunch at La Juanita's. Carlsbad restaurants are…read moreoften very busy and La Juanita's accommodated our large group of 10. We were fortunate that Mariachis were playing when we arrived. They graciously sang Las Mananitas (traditional birthday song) to my Grandma, making a celebratory day all the more special! I had beef fajitas because I was opting for a healthier meal. It was a little greasy but very flavorful. If you're up for Mexican food, just go all out like my family did (see pics). The chips and salsa were good which is a key indicator for a Mexican joint. Oh and my grandma was treated to a complimentary ice cream treat which was very thoughtful!

Who doesn't crave Mexican while driving through New Mexico? I was starving after Carlsbad Caverns…read moreand Yelped this placed. Despite the name 'Rojas Mexican Grill & Restaurant', the new name is 'La Juanita Mexican Cuisine & Grill.' Parking is easy. Plenty of spaces around the restaurant. I even saw some work trucks parked around. Do not be fooled by the appearance and go inside. You pretty much sit anywhere, and the waitress will come by with menus. Complimentary crisps chips and salsa were good. FOOD: Special Steak (Topped with bacon, mushroom, cheese, with Charro beans, chili toreado and grilled onions, 2/5): I am not sure why my friend ordered a steak here. It was tough. I only tried a bite of it with the beans. Beans didn't impress me either. Enchilada Plate (Three Red or Green Enchiladas served with re-fried beans and rice): You can also add meat for $1 extra. My friend devoured this! I didn't even try a bite but seemed like other enchilada plates. Pollo en Mole Plate (Served with re-fried beans and rice, 3/5): This was just OK. Mole was mildly lacking flavor and was more on the salty side. I have tried much better mole in other Mexican restaurants. Ask for a green sauce to eat this dish with because it makes it so much better than without it. Juanita Tacos (Beef, fresh onion, cilantro, avocado, cheese, grilled onions, and jalapeno, 5/5): 4 pieces of tacos. You can opt to make it come with rice and beans for extra. BUT IT IS SO GOOD. Authentic tacos, order this if you want them. The only bad thing is that they layer so much food on the top that the tortilla will gradually get soggy. Friends and I agreed this was the best dish so far. Fried Ice Cream (4/5): I cannot believe the waitress asked if our table wanted only one order before this dessert arrived. It is massive! Definitely shareable between 3-4 people. I wish there wasn't so much whip cream on top, for I literally scooped it right off three times to get to the ice cream. Definitely order if you want something cold. Rounded up for wonderful service! Drinks were filled in a timely manner. She would come by every now and ask if we needed anything. Afterwards, you walk to the cashier in the left of the restaurant to pay for your meal. Cash and card are accepted. I would definitely come back to try the other tacos they offer. Come try a real Mexican restaurant in Carlsbad!

The birria ramen was very flavorful and filling hands down the best ive had, the quesabirria tacos…read morewas also very good with it the consome was very good, actually drank it when it leftover after polishing off the tacos. Lol. The barbacoa tacos were very good as well. I'd ordered the food through doordash so i didnt stop in and ate at their food truck location. Rolled the dice on them and im happy i did. Definitely recommend El Nopal, keep up the good work y'all.

Delicious Mexican-New Mexican food in Nob Hill! These folks sold the shop down in Carlsbad and…read moremoved it up to Albuquerque, leveraging the awesome old Brickyard spot. Same interior, same bar, same TVs, new food options. The chips and salsa were particularly winning, homemade and so fresh and delicious!! The chips were thick and crunchy without being greasy, and the salsa was a verde variety with avocado floaters and lots of big cilantro chunks. Absolutely fabulous! I had the rellenos, which were served dry, strangely. And this is why I said Mexican-New Mexican... no chile sauce?? They were nevertheless quite up to standard. Companions had a burrito each and shared the chicken tacos, which come four to a plate for the reasonable price of $11. They were "legit," apparently. Two soft drinks added to the meal, and our bill was $37 and change after the 15% UNM discount. That's a pretty reasonable ticket for three, these days. It's an order at the counter kinda place, but the server does keep your chips and sodas full. The menu isn't large but includes variety enough. The place is still a secret, so it's not too busy yet. Go on in and make 'em a hit!

*** outstanding tamales in Southeastern New Mexico ***…read more I popped into Fernando's Tamales in Carlsbad, NM hoping to take home at least two dozen in my cooler. Just before 11 AM I learned that they were completely out of red pork. I could have waited a half hour for a batch, but I didn't. I already had obligations to which I was en route. So I settled for a half dozen green chile cheese and a half dozen chicken with green chile ($26). They were delicious - even reheated! Make sure to get change if you pay cash. I handed a young lady $40 and she closed the drawer and started to walk off. Lol. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 5 | Service: 3 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

Nice spot for breakfast. Had horchata, hot chocolate and tamale. Come early because they run outread more

This fun little spot in Carlsbad is one you won't want to miss. With delicious Louisana offerings,…read moreyou can't go wrong with some fried popcorn shrimp or their catfish. The helpings are generously sized for the price. All fish and seafood is brought in fresh every couple of weeks. Brian, the owner, was very professional and kind. For a first time experience, I was impressed and will definitely be back. My kiddos said next time we need to try the gator bites!