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    Sam’s Kitchen

    4.9 (162 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Sam’s Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

    SAM’S KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Don B.

    Located off of El Camino Real in Carlsbad tucked in a office park is Sam's Kitchen, a convenient breakfast/lunch spot. The menu is mostly burritos ranging from breakfast and lunch. On this lunch visit I went with the Carls-good lunch burrito consisting of tri-tip steak, fries, cheddar cheese and guacamole. This is burrito has some weight to it and the portion was very filling. The meat was tender and flavorful, fries well cooked and cheesy. It is essentially a california style burrito. Overall it was very tasty and I would definitely order this again. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside and ample parking. If you are in the area and in need a quick bite, Sam's Kitchen is a great spot.

    El jefe (good size)
    Erick M.

    Unique spot with a lot of burrito options! I went with the Jefe Burrito with egg added on. The jefe has good quality rib eye steak! It was overall good, next time I'll need to ask for the meat to be cooked medium or medium rare, I think it'll conserve more flavor. But it was a good burrito!! They have a lot of different options it's worth checking out if you're in the mood for a good burrito! Service: they were friendly! Ambiance: casual spot and easy going Overall I would recommend!

    The el jefe with egg. There was more rib eye but we ate most of it.
    Jennifer B.

    We came straight here from Santa Clarita and yelped breakfast burritos. Came across this place which is located in an industrial center and was greeted by a sweet young lady who told us we could order anything on the menu even if it was for lunch/dinner. (We arrived at 9am and my husband was wanting to try the El jefe which had rib eye.). We were able to order it and added eggs to make it more breakfast like. It was amazing! My kids and I ordered the Grand Slam and the Carls Good! All delicious!! The sweet lady also offered us fresh salsa and chips even though it was early in the morning. The chips were warm, dusted with tajin and the salsa super fresh. The rib eye in the burrito was great quality steak! And the prices were reasonable. Definitely coming back!

    The avocado sandwich  with extra veggies on sourdough
    Jeremy D.

    Asked for the avocado sandwich and cashier quite literally offered pretty much all the veggies. Swapped in sour dough and add mayo and I couldn't be more content. $8.50 for this magnificent veggie sandwich is so good!

    First time and last time. If you can't get my order correct on my 1st visit than than there's no good memory recall to visit again. I paid $2 xtra for potatoes and beans + $5 tip. Total spent here-$40 51 for two burritos and side of chips. There were no potatoes and beans added, making the burrito taste eggy and bland.

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    Cassidy S.

    Ordered the el gaucho burrito after seeing all the great reviews for this place. The burrito was good it definitely wasn't the best burrito that I have ever had but for the price it was a good choice. The service was quicker than a sit down restaurant but there was still a wait for the food, as you can see directly into the kitchen and know they are making your food fresh to order. The place is sparsely decorated and has a very utilitarian feel.

    Carls-good burrito with steak and fries. Very filling.
    Craig W.

    This little restaurant has been on my list to try forever. They are only open on weekdays so if you do most of your food exploring on weekends, like I do, you will miss out. Fortunately, I had an opportunity to swing by on a random weekday. It feels like a mom and pop shop. It's located in commercial center and it's no frills. But the food is really good. We tried the El Camino burrito (made with chicken and lots of lime) and the Carls-good burrito (made with steak and fries). Both orders came with a small bag of some of the freshest and most delicious chips I've ever had. They were heavily seasoned with salt and lime and they were terrific. I'm almost always on Team Steak but the El Camino chicken burrito had a lot more flavor than the Carls-good one. Both burritos were very hefty and filled with good ingredients and not filler. This place is popular so be prepared to wait a little bit while your food is cooked to order. They have plenty of seating inside to eat and they also do takeout. I'd score them a 4.5 but I'm rounding up because I respect small businesses and hard work.

    Tuna and seasoned tortilla chips
    Angelina S.

    Love this family owned business. Today I got the small Tuna and chips. The tortilla chips are seasoned and amazingly good. The tuna is also yummy. I usually come here for the burritos which are my favorite but I've been trying to be a little healthier with my choices haha. I'd recommend Sam's kitchen, they have excellent customer service and always have my food ready when I ordered a head.

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