Food was amazing. The attention to detail in every little thing made it a great experience. Great workers and using beef tallow really makes it healthier and taste amazing and fresh read more

We revisited Nomada again last nite and I am happy to say the food and service was great...we sat at the bar and had a wonderful experience. Chef Alex went the extra mile and my wife and I really appreciated that. read more

Conchinita pibil family platter definitely serves 3 people. It comes with a big dish of rice, beans, guacamole, and tortillas. We definitely over ordered! Pisco sour is still delicious. Service was great. Sangria had too much cinnamon. That was the only complaint from the table. read more

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The place is so nice, we had a date night here and did not regret it. I love how big, open, and clean the place was. The food was delicious and freshly made. I loved how well-seasoned everything was and even though we were full, we had to get dessert, it was such a generous amount much of it, that we had to pack it up to take home. We'll be back to enjoy another meal here soon. read more

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Had a nice meal at Nomada. Recently taken over from another Mexican restaurant. The decor was not changed but is a nice Mexican decor. Started with a couple of Cadillac Margaritas which were quite good. The chips and salsa were somewhat different with the chips being dusted wish some sort of spice. The salsa was quite good. Between us we had the Chicken Mole and Enchiladas plate. I found the mole to be quite tasty with the right amount of spice. The chicken was thighs (much better than breasts) and were very tender. The mole was served with white rice, not Mexican rice, and flour tortillas. (Given a choice of corn or flour). The flour tortillas are made in house and were very good. The enchiladas were also quite good. One with the mole sauce and one with roja. Service was prompt and friendly. Overall, a nice meal. read more

Nómada - Chicken mole with rice and flour tortillas. - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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since late January, way too many of the family's eating out experiences have been epic failures. NOMADA was no exception. the allure of spending a hundred bucks on food that compares poorly with dinner at Taco Bell is lost on me. we ate here on a Sunday evening so maybe the regular kitchen staff had the night off after the busy weekend and the dishwashers were doing the cooking. the nineteen-year-old ordered an appetizer for the table. I was less than jumping up and down excited by the prospect of trying their BIRRIA CHIMICHANGA BITES (chili braised beef rolled in flour tortillas and fried with salsa macha aioli and consommé for dipping). fortunately, as my wife's fond of reminding me, I'm wrong most of the time. a knock-off of the Southwest Egg Rolls ubitiquious at chain restaurants since the mid-eighties, the mini-chimi's were derivative but tasty. the consommé was way too French (clean, clear, and boring as hell) and would have been better left rustic. nobody at my house has nut allergies, but be aware that macha typically includes peanuts which should have been disclosed on the menu. still, the overall dish was tasty enough to earn a second star. that they arrived hot from the fryer was a contributing factor. everything went steeply downhill from there. my POZOLE (a chili broth soup with pork and hominy) arrived at room temperature and the flavor was muddled and weak. the kitchen neglected to include the bolillo (roll) listed on the menu. cilantro, included with the rest of the adds (Mexican OREGANO, diced WHITE ONION, and a LIME slice) was dry and papery and looked like it was leftover from Cinco de Mayo (and it's March already). doubt the veracity of that statement? look at my photograph. cilantro's supposed to add an herbaceous freshness but mine was nearly as dry as the oregano. the wife unit's CHICKEN ENCHILADAS with Mexican crema and black mole and bean and rice sides was another dismal failure. nothing was warmer than room temperature. the beans (and I LOVE beans) were completely without flavor. the rice was neither rinsed (or fried in a bit of lard before cooking, my preference) and was sat on her plate in a gloppy, starchy lump. like the rest of the dinner (except for the mini-chimi's), the OVEN-ROASTED LOCAL CATCH (sea bream) with roasted veggies, salsa fresca, rice and beans was another room temperature mess. the restaurant is lovely. except that they failed to catch the kitchen's innumerable missteps, the front of the house was attentive and for the most part professional. however, the kitchen staff needs to be marched up the temple steps so their still beating hearts can be carved out with an obsidian blade. all the entrees arrived at room temperature and under-seasoned. my request for salt, devolved into serious drama and I don't remember EVER adding additional salt to a restaurant dish. confidence is high NOMADA's fat-free, under seasoned recipes were cooked up by a cardiologist and not a professional chef. the dishes we tried were poorly designed and even more poorly executed. I nearly never write a restaurant review for less than 3 stars (almost eighty percent of mine are 4 and 5 stars) that's not a national fast-food chain. This place is the exception: 2 stars rounded up from 1.1. if it's not, NOMADA should be Spanish for never again. learn from our mistake: for the love of all things delicious, resist the urge to eat here sober. have a margarita or three before moving beyond the chips and salsa. read more

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So far we've been here twice for lunch and it's pretty much VIP for us. Never too busy service is pretty quick and free chips and salsa! I will say it's not spicy but I'm not a huge fan of spicy. The food is pretty good! I love the pozole and the tortillas are good. Beans and rice are not the main character read more

Nómada - Birria bowl - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My husband absolutely loved this place. It looks very nice and upscale and love the outdoor area. It was absolutely freezing inside we had to ask them to turn off the AC. Birria flauta app was amazing. We split the pork dish. It was ok. I wish they had a regular carnitas dish on the menu. Service was great. I would like to return to try more items before I make up my mind. read more

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Elevated Mexican food and then some! Ambience, food, and service was perfection. The mole was one of the best I've had! Perfect for a date night or casual dinner with friends! read more

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Found this place off of yelp after searching for nearby "cocktails" Very clean and fantastic ambience to enjoy authenticate Mexican food. This is an hidden area located deep in Carlsbad. I am so glad we found this little gem! The inside reminds me of an old town in San Diego but way better. We sat indoors and requested to sit facing window to see the view. The chips and salsa are very good. Not your average chips. They are seasoned with a tiny hint of spice. Ordered an espresso martini and my friend had a pisco sour. Really tasty! That espresso martini was one of a kind. Sweet enough to make me forget I actually had alcohol in it. On this visit, we shared cajeta pancakes and the birria bowl with flour tortillas. The chile braised beef melted in your mouth. The pancakes. Oh my!!!! Fluffy, moist and drizzled with cajeta (creamy caramel sauce mixed with warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla. Topped with sliced blackberries and strawberries. Our server, Kylie, was great. Not only did she serve us with so much attentiveness, she helped us when we did not know what to decide on. She was great. Prompt, professional, yet still super fun! To end our visit, we were served tres leches. It was ok. I wanted the flan but there was not any made at the time. I would definitely come back here to try other items on the menu. read more

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Went back and brought some friends so this time we sat in the dining area. Such a nice, warm vibe. Great decor. Our server was Fatima and she was friendly and efficient. We tried the Cochinita Pibil Pork (strongly recommended by another friend who had gone before) and it was absolutely amazing! The overall dish was delicious, so flavorful. The pork was so tender and the veggies it came with were tender-crisp. The sides were rice and tortillas. The sauce it came with was spicy and perfect for the dish. We also had various margaritas, mango and strawberry which were perfectly balanced. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food & drinks. Another great experience and looking forward to many more! read more

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Glad to see this place has opened again this time with a new name and new food. Food was so tasty and the service was amazing. Chef Alex Carballo stopped by our table. It was wonderful to meet him and hear his ideas for the restaurant. I am looking forward to them adding the musical talent and also the weekend brunch. Will definitely be back! read more

Nómada - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Super cute spot tucked away in La Costa. They've got indoor and outdoor seating and bars, so there's plenty of space! We went on a Saturday night and got seated quickly. The cocktail list looked so good, but we decided on some wine from Mexico because we've been dying to try some from down there. The cab merlot blend was nice and great body. We got the birria bites and they were really good. Great flavor, comes out super hot. They're kinda like egg rolls filled with birria and cheese with a salsa aoli. We got the carne Asad plate and the fish taco and prime ribeye taco. The plate is plenty of food. Good quality meat. The tacos were good but idk if a $17 taco is something I'd regularly do. Overall we had a great time. And they had a salsa dancing class that Saturday night! It was really cool to watch and you could easily just join in. read more

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Came for Happy Hour, service from Heather was great, food was terrific! My favorite was the fish ceviche! Beautiful restaurant. Definitely recommend! read more

Nómada - Queso Birria Taco - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

So bummed that our experience was as disappointing as it was. We started with chips and salsa and the aguachile. The salsa was essentially just blended tomatoes, maybe some onion, possibly lime, but it was so plain that we were genuinely surprised it was being served. The aguachile was even worse. The shrimp were only butterflied into large, floppy pieces, so we ended up cutting them ourselves just to make them manageable. Trying to scoop that texture onto a tortilla chip was not enjoyable. Hoping to turn things around, we ordered guacamole. Unfortunately, it was just mashed avocado with maybe salt and the faintest hint of onion. No depth, no balance, nothing memorable. For mains, I ordered the birria bowl, which was actually flavorful and the one redeeming part of the meal. My husband got the taco sampler, and the only taco that stood out at all was the birria. When my birria bowl arrived, it came as a bowl of shredded meat with a separate plate of toppings, including a random pile of dried herbs that looked like oregano. When I asked our server what it was for, he said, "to put on stuff." We honestly laughed because we thought he was joking. But he wasn't. It was surprising that he couldn't explain something that was on the plate. Having traveled throughout Mexico and growing up in San Diego, I've never been served a random pile of dried seasoning like that without context. Toward the end of our meal, there was live music. I have no issue with live music at all, but this was so loud that my husband and I had to raise our voices just to talk across a two-top table. It completely took away from the experience. Overall, everything felt poorly managed. The staff seemed undertrained, and aside from the birria, the food was below par. This location has so much potential, and I'd love to see it succeed. The neighborhood doesn't need an overworked or complicated menu, it needs simple, flavorful Mexican staples done really well. Right now, it feels like it's missing that mark. There's a big opportunity to bring in dishes people usually have to go out of their way for, while still keeping things approachable and consistent. Without that shift, it may be hard for this spot to last. read more

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This took the place of Alejandras. They may even still be the same owner as my debit said Alejandras on my statement. I had the queso birria, chili braised beef, cilantro, onions, consomme and cheese. Exceptional. I had the Granizados drink which was an expresso martini slushie of sorts with shaved chocolate. OMG. I would come back just for this drink alone. Staff was amazing. Seems that they are still in the soft opening phase so hours are limited. But so far I'm loving what I'm experiencing. Go check it out. You won't be dissapointed. read more

The server was overwhelmed and rude . My wife and I went there to have lunch around 1:00 on 7/10/26. We waited for a table for at least 10 minutes for someone to clean it so we could be seated.When we finally got a table she brought us two glasses of warm water and some dried up sala and stale chips. Then she left us to seat another couple who came in about 10 minutes after us and took their order and left without taking ours . She disappered ! We waited about 10 more minutes and she never came back so we left and will NOT recommened this place to anyone! read more

Came without reservations for dinner and we were able to sit in their patio area. We've been here a few times under the old ownership and never saw the patio this lively or even used. This place is a vibe and we loved it. Our server was friendly and attentive. Food came out fairly quickly except for my dish which lagged several minutes behind the rest of my party...good thing my margarita was delicious. Good flavors throughout and entire party was content and stuffed. Will definitely be back. read more

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First time back this spot since they had the fire. Been coming to this corner since the Crazy Burro... Alejandra's was good and we ate there several times. Our server was friendly. And the service was 'fine', although the food runners basically dropped the entree plates down and ran off without saying a word, the place wasn't really busy and it felt a bit careless. Whatever. A new menu to us so I wanted to try a couple things. I read the fresh baked bolillos , wood fired jalapeño honey butter and said I LOVE fresh bolillos and honey butter. It arrived and meh... bread was a loaf, basic, not really warm. The jalapeño honey butter? Nope. Nearly flavorless. First, we're not even sure if it was real butter, definitely NO honey, there was a bit of jalapeño heat. It was not as described we had the server take it back. The Elote? We ate it. I really like Elote. I ate this because I was hungry. It wasn't bad, but.... Not my favorite. Then the Entrees that were dropped off. Again, food runners didn't say a word or have any friendliness. I ordered the cheese Enchiladas with mole sauce. I really love Mole at every Mexican restaurant we go to. I get it every chance I can. The plate was two enchiladas with thick dark brown paste with a drizzle of creama or sour cream over both of them. The beans were pasty and sad looking and the white rice looked to be on the dry side. First bite of the beans and rice confirmed both things. Although the beans didn't exactly look great, they were tasty, and almost made me not mind the dry slightly crunchy texture of rice that has been under a heat lamp for too long. Not stoked. My first bite of the mole cheese enchilada made me pull a face of someone who is both utterly confused at what just got put in their mouth, and one also of someone trying to figure out what is so off about something that is so close to being familiar. Pretty sure they burnt the mole. They certainly over-salted it. My girlfriend took a bite and pulled the same face. We both deemed it inedible. We know mole is generally smokey, but something was wrong. The server did at this point ask me how everything was tasting and I sort of said "meh". He turned and left without acknowledging it. My girlfriend's chicken mole plate arrived shortly before mine with the same drop and run technique of the disinterested food runners. I felt that it smelled a bit off, and the rice had the same dried out, crunchy appearance, which one bite confirmed. And one bite of the chicken also confirmed, that it too, was also not quite right. A bit funky. Moist off. And more of the same not good, slightly burnt over salted mole, although it was not as pasty as it was on my enchiladas. The mineragua was served in bottles and cold. Thank you for that. I really needed to wash away the burnt taste in my mouth. I got the waiters attention and asked him to just bring the check as we were not going to eat any more of this and I just wanted to pay and leave. When he asked me if we wanted containers, I told him no thank you we found these plates to be inedible. He came back with the bill. The manager had taken the chicken mole plate off but wanted us to pay for everything else we ordered. Of course I do not mind paying for what we consumed, but the food sent back with two small bites out of it? That dropped an 83.00 ish bill to 49 and change. I gave the waiter 100.00 and told him the rest was for him. I told him I know it wasn't his fault. He looked utterly shocked. I cannot understand how a manager upon hearing that a dining couple had sent back an appetizer AND then said BOTH entrees were inedible, would not come out and see what was wrong first hand and or apologize. I find that to be inexcusable. I get sometimes a kitchen has an off night, but to care so little that our experience was so less than satisfactory and to not even inquire why? It speaks volumes about this place. They did not care, and they did not ask questions. Not only will we now never go back. But I will never recommend this place to anyone and in fact I will relate this story to you the yelp review reader and everyone I speak to for weeks to come. The only reason they even get one star is because they served cold Mineragau in bottles. read more

I wish I could give zero stars. A friend of mine and I went 2 different times...first time separately. Second time together. I will 100% never go to this restaurant again, This restaurant will NEVER make it for so many reasons but for now I will start with the service. By far some of the worst if not worst service I ever received. We arrived only to find the outside bar was full but they had plenty of seating inside. Kind of a bummer bc the outside is in my opinion the preferred place to sit. There were reserved signs sitting along the bar with open seats. I want to point out that restaurants that use these are douchy in my opinion. We will get back to this later. But that's ok, we will try the inside. Our server was not busy (we were her only table when we first got there) was completely non attentive. She walked up and asked my friend what she wanted to drink. My friend ordered a full bottle of water and then the server walked away without asking me what I wanted to drink (which was ice tea but whatever), I just drank the bottled water that my friend ordered. The food arrived very slow considering the number people at the place. I mean it was 5:30pm..not crowded. She was no where to be found the entire time we were eating and we only ordered an appetizer. We ran out of water and we had to flag down the manager to get it. Finally, she comes by again and asks if we need anything. We said a dessert menu. After waiting for 15 minutes (we never saw her again until we were wakling out), we again had to flag down the manager and ask for the check. No menu ever arrived so we wanted to just leave and put an end to the experience. The manager comes up and asks what we ordered? "Just the app and 2 bottle of water?" We answer "yes", he says your total is $24 and whips out his cc machine. I grab it...no bill to review and swipe my card...by that time he walked over next to me and is hovering over my shoulder while I do the tip. You have got to be kidding me right? The MANAGER is doing this? Who wants someone hovering over their shoulder during tip time? and no check to review? The server said she was going to get our app in before happy hour ended but I dont think that happened since it was 24 for a 14 appetizer and 2 bottles of water but couldn't tell you with no check. Terrible server and manager experience. We go to leave and see that the outside bar has 2 seats on one end open...but still their douchie reserved signs where nobody was sitting on the other end of the bar (seats my friend and I clearly would have preferred and not given when we arrived bc they were reserved). Just when we think things cant get worse they do. The bartender never said hello to us, ask us if we wanted anything...nothing. He looked at us like we were bothering him sitting down. We asked for a dessert menu and order ice cream. After eating and still being ignored we just want to pay the check and get out of there. The manager had been by and so had a food runner that misdelivered 2 different orders to us...so everyone knew we had been inside and were now outside but nobody asked us if all was good. What a good opportunity for a manager to discuss our experience...but no. We asked the bartender for change which you would think would trigger him to think we may want our check and to leave but no urgency there. He took our money and proceeded to make shots and take shots with the other guys at the bar. I think this was the 3rd shot we watched him take during the 25 minute miserable time we had sitting at the outside bar. If the owner of the restaurant is reading, you need a new manager, a new bartender (outside bartender working on 7/6 at 5pm is horrible and I mean horrible) and better wait staff. This place won't be around in 2027 if things stay the same. Take a look at your cameras if you have them. You will be embarrassed. Positives- The outside has a much better vibe (if the terrible bartender is gone. The first bartender from my first visit was great (July 3rd late afternoon). The inside ambience is nice but there is just a weird vibe inside. The chips and salsa are really good. The tacos I got the first time were good, and the cheese app was great and same with the birria bites. For me the service is a deal breaker and I will not be back ever. read more

Our server Carlos truly made our entire night unforgettable. From the moment we sat down, his energy, attentiveness, and professionalism were on another level. He did not just serve our table, he curated an experience. Every recommendation he made was spot on, and his drink pairings elevated the meal in such a thoughtful way. The birria tacos were incredible, flavorful, rich, and perfectly prepared, and the oysters were absolutely amazing. You can tell Carlos genuinely knows and loves the menu because everything he suggested was outstanding. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and made us feel completely taken care of the whole time. Beyond the food and drinks, he went above and beyond in a way you rarely see. He was warm, engaging, and made the evening feel special rather than just another dinner reservation. The restaurant itself is stunning. The fire features and lush plants create a beautiful, inviting atmosphere, but Carlos is what truly set this experience apart. Exceptional service like his is the reason people come back. He is a huge asset to the restaurant, and we cannot wait to return because of him. read more

Nómada - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

(Visited 2026-Jan-10, during their soft opening.) Does San Diego need another fine-dining Mexican restaurant? It's a pretty big space, and was packed already, so sure, why not! The plates are very generous, and perhaps a bit "underdescribed" on the menu. So Pibil Pork seemed a bit steep at $29, but it comes with pickled onions, rice, tortillas, excellent carrots, veggies.. and it's a lot of tender Pork. If you're getting apps and dessert, you'll probably be taking some of the plate home and getting two meals out of it. It was really good. Shrimp Agua Chile was more like a shrimp ceviche, more wet than creamy. I get that they're all different, but it was heavy on onion. Tacos were well-stuffed -- San Diego style, not street tacos, which helps explain the $9 each. Birria was great. Our server was really kind and helpful, enjoyed our whole visit there. Note that they don't do anything special for Birthday reservations.. no birthday candle in our dessert or treats. The Flan ($8) was still delicious and a pretty good deal. The cocktails are pricey, as is the norm now (a perfect Pisco Sour $16, Debutante $17) but made really well. It's their soft-open, so I'll be a little easy on the wonky delivery timing.. my date's tacos came out long before mine, and sometimes the staff didn't know what table they were bringing things for, and would shop them around for the right party. Any stars I'd take away, I'd have to give right back for the SALSA. It was awesome, and they let us taste them all, from mild to wild. Really fresh, unique and varied. They could open just a chips and salsa bar and I'd be there. There is a surprise 3% Credit Card surcharge (not cool), and the charge shows up as "Alejandra's Carlsbad", the place that used to be here. read more

Chef Alex is truly amazing-- not only at creating incredibly delicious and unique meals, but the atmosphere he creates is top notch. I went to Nómada last week with a party of 8 for my birthday, and every single one of us thought the food was delicious, perfectly spiced and unique. The mocktails were divine (try the blue corn one!) and overall we had such an elevated and wonderful time - with amazing service! I highly recommend Nómada and look forward to returning. read more

There are so many great things about this new restaurant. The atmosphere and ambience is incredible, so beautiful and just very Mexican rustic. It's absolutely gorgeous. The greenery, the outdoor space, the indoor space...it's all beautiful. We went on a Sunday afternoon and the outdoor bar was closed so we sat at the indoor bar which is lighted from below and looks like a salt cave. It's really pretty. We ordered appetizers and cocktails and beer. Our bartender was Tim and he was incredible! He explained the menu, explained the ingredients, any questions we had, and any additional request that we had he went over and beyond to fulfill them. He was so friendly, chatted with us, and really made us feel at home. He can read a room! We ordered the Laguna, which was absolutely delicious and refreshing, gin forward. They brought chips and salsa to us which consisted of seasoned chips and a Smokey salsa that were absolutely delicious. I want to take all of that home! We ordered the fruit stand, the queso Fundo, no chorizo, and the fish ceviche. The fruit stand was so good, different and wonderful. It was refreshing and a little hint of spice and the coconut was so good. The jicama was a wonderful crunchy surprise! The queso Fundo came topped with a green creamy salsa That was a little spicy, but the zucchini and corn and vegetables were just absolutely so good, paired with the homemade tortillas (we ordered the half-and-half) and it was just phenomenal. I'm going to dream about that! The fish ceviche was good, but did not blow my mind. We both thought it was just a hint to fishy. However, we did demolish it. I think next time we wanna order the shrimp and see what that's all about, but really I had my eye on the AguaChile, which is not on the lunch menu. However, Tim did offer to get it for us, we declined. Overall, our experience was absolutely five stars, and we think this might be our new Sunday to hang out. It was just such a wonderful atmosphere and the food was great. The drinks were great. It was definitely worth the trek from N. O'side and We're so happy that we spent our Sunday afternoon at Nomada. read more

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Went with another couple to check out the restaurant. I want to start with the good, the ambiance is outstanding. Absolutely beautiful inside and out. Unfortunately the food was the worst part and the service was not great either. Enchiladas has no flavor and were as boring and dry as can be. The prawn starter had to be sent back due to the texture of the prawn. I mean $25 bucks for 4 mid size prawns (it was the PACIFIC CHILLED PRAWNS app.) with a mushy texture is not ok by a long shot. The tasted and felt like they had been sitting in water for days after being cooked? The elote was ok but again the price for the amount was off. Its corn.... The Carne Asada plate was the best of the dinners but it was lacking. Will not be back anytime soon :( read more

I highly recommend this restaurant. The place is beautiful and the service is great. We went during World Cup and there were tv's visible from the dining room. The food (mole) was authentic and margaritas strong. Enjoy, my friends. read more

I don't leave Yelp reviews often, but we were really impressed with our dinner here last night. First, the margaritas were excellent. We also ordered the kids chicken quesadilla which is usually pretty mediocre at most places, but this one was surprisingly good and packed with shredded chicken breast. Both of our kids loved it. My husband and I shared the ribeye make your own tacos for a family of four and it was fantastic. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and incredibly flavorful! The tortillas were delicious, the rice was great, and while the beans were slightly under seasoned they were still good. We didn't try a lot of the menu, but the ribeye tacos alone were enough to make us want to come back. I would say the portion is probably perfect for about three people. My husband and I demolished most of it and our older son still managed to grab some steak too. Overall we were really impressed and will definitely be back. read more

Nomada is what happens when the old Crazy Burro gets a major upgrade -- and it delivers. Food was excellent all around. Happy hour bites are on point, crudo tostada, great tacos, pozole, and chicken tortilla soup. Cocktails are a standout -- don't miss the frozen espresso martini. Inviting space, live music, and a great vibe. Cheers to Sean and the team -- don't miss out on this spot! read more

Great ambiance out on the beautiful patio or inside. Love the homemade tortillas and all dishes are delicious! Ordering the flan is a must. read more

Parking is easy in a big shared lot. Wow the location is beautiful, loved the view of the hill! Inside is decorated beautifully, outside & inside. The bar is also very chic looking. Happy hour deals are great, I got a traditional margarita which was tasty as well as the birria taco which was one of the best I've ever had. The Paloma is yummy & has a strong cinnamon flavor. I also got the tuna crudo which was very spicy & decent in taste. Service was fine. Will definitely be back. read more

We went for the first time last night. Here's my honest review. Atmosphere was very chill in the front patio bar area. Very cool spot for gathering with friends. Would love to have live music out in the front if the can. We are at the bar inside. We ordered a classic margarita and another drink. Very strong drinks. Good! We got the elote and the duck taco trio. I liked the elote my husband did not. We both that the trio tacos were Just ok. Lacked flavor. Then we ordered the Caesar salad bc the waitress said it was really good. The portions were great! The salad was just ok. Not great at all. Lacked flavor. Not enough dressing and again not enough flavor. The DJ came on and he was ok..but it was early. Overall it was packed and has a lot of potential if they can get the food right. Great for a happy hour or watching sports but I really hope the improve the food. read more

Plenty of parking. Great views. Walking thru courtyard is a trip thru fantasy. Our server, Shawn, was fantastic. Arrived during happy hour and the menu was amazing with great choices and price. Food is fresh and presentation is lovely. Most tender octopus taco!!!!! Ever! Flan... perfect!!!!! Love this place! read more

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This restaurant looks good from far but it's far from good. Too much cinnamon in the pork. GMO corn tortillas. Low grade meat and poor service. There is nothing Ensenada or Baja about Nomada. It's American-style Mexican food. Revamp the menu. Get servers that know how to clear tables. Do something read more

Horrible service. Had multiple waiters walk past our table before getting even our drink order down. Multiple tables sat AFTER us and were waited on before the table my friend and I were at at. (Yes all tables that got service before us were white. While we were poc) Unfortunately was a 0/10 hour experience. Beautiful restaurant. Horrible service. read more

Great food & service! We enjoyed our meal & loved the salsa & chips. Our waitresses recommendations were spot on.

Weather for just got a fantastic review. The duck mole tacos were very good. The corn ribs had way too much sauce on them to enjoy them. The fish tasted a little bad to me on the fish tacos. The music was very loud, even though there was nobody in the restaurant. Service was OK. Don't think we will try it again. read more

Outstanding an excellent experience from start to finish. We actually ended up dining there on their official opening day. I had heard great things and assumed they'd been open for a while, because the service was flawless you never would have known it was a grand opening. The décor is absolutely top-notch: beautifully arranged, with an interior that feels spacious and open while still maintaining an intimate atmosphere. We made a same-day reservation, not expecting a prime table, but the front-of-house experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by Jasmine, whose positive attitude and genuine hospitality set the tone for the evening. She seated us at an amazing table, and the service only got better from there. Jianna was outstanding knowledgeable about the menu, thoughtful with recommendations, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. Even though she was clearly busy, she remained kind and engaged throughout. The food arrived beautifully presented and tasted just as incredible. The taco arrangement we ordered absolutely knocked it out of the park and will definitely have us coming back again very soon. read more

Had an amazing experience at Nómada! Sat outside by the fireplace and the ambiance is cozy and inviting. We ordered the chips and guacamole (the seasoning on the chips is spectacular), oysters, fish tacos, and birria tacos. Everything we ordered was amazing and the quality of the taco was fresh. What made our experience so outstanding was the service. When you come you have to request Carlos. He was knowledgeable about the menu items, made sure we were taken care of throughout the entire experience, and provided service that was fun and friendly. We will definitely be back because of the amazing experience he provided us. read more

Nómada - Fish tacos, chips and guacamole, oysters, and birria taco. - Seafood Near Me - Carlsbad, California

So glad this location finally has Nómada. The food is fantastic, as are the craft cocktails. The food was flavorful but not too spicy. I would highly recommend giving this place a try. I hope they grow and fill the void needed by this area. If you had the same bad experiences I did with Alejandra's, please give it another try. Totally new and so much better. Peter was our server and took great care of us. The GM, Eddie, checked in with us and wanted feedback on our experience. read more

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Writing a review because I think the current ones are harsh! I was an ignite regular and Alejandra's was disappointing. Hesitated to try this since I'm such a Mexican food snob, but it was really good! It feels like Mexico in the patio area, and it's nice and quiet. One of the best margaritas I've had - thanks Danny! Chips and salsa were great, guacamole was super fresh and delicious. Tacos were affordable! Grilled fish taco was good, dad said the chicken taco was amazing. Great service and vibes, we will definitely be back for happy hour. read more