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.

The food was absolutely delicious! Fresh and served promptly. The service was prompt and excellent!…read moreHighly recommended

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

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.

My family and I were vacationing for a few days. We were recommended this restaurant by the hotel…read morestaff. It was good. We enjoyed the food. The portions were huge, which was a challenge not to eat it all because it was so good! The waitress was nice and attentive. The atmosphere was like an old kitchen in a grandmothers house. Very homey. Would definitely go back!!

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

We came here for early dinner while in town and the food was delicious. Service was a bit slow,…read morewith only 2 waitstaff. We ordered: 1) shrimp aguachile - this was refreshing and pretty good; shrimp did not taste bad either 2) molcajete - this was the highlight of the meal as I enjoyed everything they used inside including the meats and shrimp 3) seafood (octopus) pasta - husband ordered this and enjoyed it, especially the baby octopus Meal also comes up with free salsa + chips, along with some type of fish soup if you order entrees. We were pleasantly surprised by this place, and glad we found a place to dine that's close to the national park!

So good!!! Service was fast and great. We had a burrito and it was huge!!! So good and fresh.read more

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

*** 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

Hello, I take my time to testing the food. Food it's good. Real Mexican flavors. Great parking and…read morethe services was very good. The guy there super friendly and great services. Prices average. The only bad :waiting time, 1 hr for food to go. Very busy. Today Wednesday 8pm. If you hungry go with time. I order: Arrachera, Enchiladas, Tacos y Albondigas. Total around $97 with tips. Ambience loud as every other busy restaurant.

This little Mexican spot came recommended by a friend of a friend, and we stopped here for dinner…read moreafter visiting the caverns. We called ahead and warned them about our larger group, but they are definitely equipped for large groups. They had a good variety and the cocktails were strong. I got the sangria which was filled with fruits as well as the shrimp fajitas. Everything was very good. Their guac was spectacular.

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.