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

*** 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

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!

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.

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.

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

True disappointment food was flavorless tacos were similar to those at Taco Bell. I would not…read morerecommend this place. The beans were just awful. They don't have any alcohol other than beer I would look for other places if you're looking for Mexican food in Carlsbad

The food here is amazing! What a hidden gem!…read moreI had the French toast and bacon with an over easy egg. The egg was cooked perfectly! It was way too much food for me so I shared with my friend. He said the French toast was light and fluffy. He really enjoyed his burrito too! I liked the fact that it was family owned and run. One of the gals told us a little bit of the history of the restored building. It used to be part of an amusement park. There were plans to tear down the building but a group managed to have it saved and restored. It was located right off of the canal! Wha an amazing view!

Quick place to grab lunch or breakfast. I wish they didn't use throw away utensils and plates for…read moreeat, in meals. It is kind of hard to find if you don't know where it is. I have lots of options and my favorites include the brisket nachos, the BLT, the Philly cheesesteak, and the pulled pork sandwich. The fries are thin and crispy. The breakfast burritos are a little large for me I can't eat them all in one sitting. I'm not sure they did a whole lot to the interior of the building in way of decoration, but it gets the job done. Prices are reasonable. The staff is great.

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!