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!

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.

A little challenging to find (it's on the riverside of the building the map will take you to) but…read morewas well worth it. I don't often get a chance to eat b'fast when in Carlsbad but will add this to the top of the list for when I am. Coffee was more than satisfactory as was the omelette.

While taking a roadtrip in New Mexico, we ran into Fresh Off The Grill & had variois tacos & a…read moreburrito. WOW, THEY WERE GOOD!! We are from So Cal & we have some good tacos thh, but I think we will be craving FOTG Tacos from time to time. Thank you for the good experience! The Satisfied Travelers.

Oh my gawsh! Such amazing queso birria tacos! They are mighty delicious and the flavor is fire!…read moreGood heat and spice ness is so right! Tomatillo salsa is so good! Forever customer now! The guy who took me order was so friendly and nice. Great vibes and great food! Don't pass em up.

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

So delicious I loved the coffee the juice and breakfast burritos were amazing!!! the staff are all…read moreso accommodating. The location feels like a house. It's so welcoming to walk in there. The outdoor seating is really nice and shady on the side. The displays are wonderful. I miss it already.

A cute spot with indoor and lots of outdoor patio seating! It was really busy but I was able to…read moreorder to quickly and waited patiently for my French toast and chai tea latte. Their French toast is only $6.50! You can add the sausage patty for only $2 more. Prices are good, customer service is great, and the vibes are chill. I was super happy with my drink.

Easy to access food truck. Speedy service and they were…read moreaccommodating, as I asked for my horchata to be less sweet (not a fan of overly sweet drinks). My horchata was perfect and tasted homemade (not sure if it was?), and the tapioca was really yummy too! My fiancé really liked his mango drink! Again, it wasn't overly sweet and tasted really fresh - almost like an agua fresca (: We came here randomly/unexpectedly and so glad we did! We would definitely go back if we weren't from out of town. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a sweet but refreshing drink!

Unfortunately, I would not consider coming back to this food truck. The customer service was very…read moredisappointing. The staff member who helped us came across as rude and unwelcoming, answered questions with an attitude, and even rolled her eyes, which made the experience very uncomfortable. The food was also not worth the price. The pancakes did not taste freshly made, and the boba tasted more like a pre-packaged product rather than something freshly prepared. Between the poor customer service, quality of the food, and the prices, I personally would not recommend this place.

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

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!