Salsa is actually spicy! Had to take a break…read more The service was great. Awesome little spot after Legoland.

Based on all the great reviews, I had very high expectations for this tiny taco shop located in a…read morekiosk in an outlet mall. I mean, the fact that I drove twenty minutes and went to an outlet mall solely for food still stuns me. The pastor burrito was enormous. Unfortunately, it was very mushy and 80% filler. The tortilla was nicely toasted but that was the only positive. The chips that came with the burrito were not completely stale but they were more stale than fresh. Come on, now. You cannot serve stale chips. I loved the chipotle salsa. Make sure you get some of that. The kiosk gal was very pleasant. I wish I had a different and better experience but it just wasn't the best.

The food and service were amazing! Matt helped us and couldn't have been more kind and positive…read more we had the tacos and all were 5/5!!

We came here for a 34th anniversary dinner and it was an excellent choice! It was our first time…read morehere! The atmosphere, waitstaff (Matt) and food were all superb!

The camaron tacos are amazing! The service and ambiance is a 10/10! Humbierto took great care of my…read morebestie and I and we will be coming back :)

I had the California burrito and a Negra Modelo. The burrito is excelente. The modelo is cold and…read morethe salsa bar is the best. We love this place whenever we are in the area. Service is quick and easy. The ambience is great with Salsa music jamming in the background. The outdoor area is great on a beautiful day.

Pure Taco is right in the heart of Carlsbad, just a block from the train station and an easy walk…read morefrom everything happening downtown. The prices are fantastic, especially compared to typical CA pricing and the other Mexican restaurants in the area. We ordered the grilled and Baja fish tacos and the specialty lobster tacos. Both the grilled fish and Baja fish tacos had a really generous amount of actual fish, and the lobster tacos were made with real lobster. The tacos all had tasty sauces and crunchy toppings (mainly cabbage), that added a lot of flavor and texture. The basket of chips with salsa were covered in coarse salt - yum. There's a full-service bar inside, plus outdoor seating with both shaded and sunny options. While you order at the counter rather than having traditional table service, the staff still came around to check on everyone and were consistently friendly/welcoming. They also have some great Taco Tuesday specials, which makes the already reasonable prices even better. All around, this is a place we'd definitely recommend and would happily return to. Great food, great value, and a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

2 fish tacos for $5 all the time? What a deal!…read more Tried the lobster taco too, which was good, but I preferred the fish tacos. The lobster taco was not worth $8 in comparison. Would love to come back for happy hour!

We are very impressed with our experience at Casero Taqueria! The hostess was super friendly and…read moresat us right away. Next, we received our waters and chips and salsa immediately. The whole staff was very helpful and friendly. Our server was always right at our table when we needed her and our drinks arrived within minutes. Same with our dinner! The chips are so fresh and I swear I could drink the salsa as a soup! So good!! We had the chicken enchiladas with a green sauce, a couple of street tacos and the guacamole. The flavors were simply amazing, and we had to make ourselves slow down and experience the meal! The drinks were absolutely delightful too! The atmosphere is pleasant with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. We will definitely make this restaurant part of our "Go To" restaurant's!

We love Casero. The food is above average, the staff is always friendly, and the margaritas are…read moresome of the best around. There's just one small problem: apparently you're not allowed to actually get the margaritas. This was our third visit in a row where our drinks showed up well after our food. On the drive over we literally said, "Let's give it one more try. It can't happen again." Oh, it happened again. First the bar was backed up. Then there was a party out back. Everyone was incredibly nice and apologetic, but after three visits, we've run out of excuses to collect. Last time, my wife ordered a second margarita after we finished eating because the first took so long. We sat around for another 20 minutes waiting for it and finally canceled it. The crazy part is--we WANT to spend more money here! In a perfect world we'd each have two drinks. Take our money! But apparently the bar has other plans. Great drinks. Good food. Nice people. Getting an actual drink? That's the adventure.

Oh my goodness...the Surf & Turf Burrito was absolutely packed with flavor! The steak and shrimp…read morewere cooked perfectly, and the spice level was just right enough to give it a kick without overpowering the other flavors. I hadn't been to this restaurant in over a year, and I'm so glad I decided to stop by. It definitely did not disappoint! Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I'll definitely be coming back much sooner next time!

Wow, the food is amazing!…read more We had seafood taco trio platter: garlic shrimp, shrimp diabla, Baja fish tacos all excellent. The shrimp ceviche is huge and is so tangy and fresh. I've had a lifetime of eating tacos and these rank there with the best!

Family restaurant feel. Very friendly servers. Enjoyed the food. Appreciated the variety - steak,…read morechicken, pork, shrimp, vegetarian... loved it. The shrimp tacos were yummy. Probably what stood out the most was the jalapeño white sauce that came with the chips and the calamari. So good!!! Highly recommend... if you like spicy.

Miguel's Cocina was disappointing…read more The service was actually great! Our server was attentive, friendly, and checked on us throughout our meal. We also didn't have to wait to be seated, and the restaurant itself is very large with plenty of space. Unfortunately, the food just wasn't it. The rice was hard, and the tortillas in my enchiladas were also hard and seemed like they weren't cooked thoroughly. My husband ordered a burrito and felt the red sauce tasted like canned red sauce and lacked flavor. I will say that my daughter enjoyed her enchiladas, and the freshly made chips and salsa were good. Unfortunately, overall, the food was a disappointment for us, especially considering the price. Great service and a nice, spacious restaurant, but the food needs some improvement.

Great environment and dog friendly . Beer is nice and cold and location is great . Our favorite…read morebrewery in the area.

Good service and a cool place to hang out. The IPA, Fingers of Gold, is one of my new favorites!…read more IPA Merkely is the greatest!

Food was awesome I have had six different burritos and enjoyed them all. You will not go home…read morehungry. Staff is friendly and helpful. Back outside bar is where to be to relax and meet new people. We do happy hours here when in town

The absolute best quesabirria tacos to exist! This is our favorite spot in the village.read more

This place in San Marcos is CRAFTed and curated to perfection. We used to come here when it was…read moreRip Current. Even though that closed this place was a nice surprise in its venue takeover. You order at the Bar counter for your Brew & for the tacos. The food is made at their permanent fixture food truck outside. The tacos are amazing and generously portioned. The Birria was my favorite! Carne asada was good too. The staffers are nice and ready to serve. There is high communal and individual table top seating inside and sports playing on the TV. Picnic Bench tables out on the front patio are & close to the food truck. It's pretty busy but worth the little wait for your tacos to be done. So sip sip while you wait for the buzzer to go off! Looking forward to our next visits here.

Terrible, terrible, terrible. Waited over an hour for tacos. At this point is doesn't even matter…read moreif they are good or not. Save your time and grab food somewhere else if you really want their beer. Oh and then by the time they finally gave us our food, they forgot three items we ordered and proceeded to say "you didn't order those" So on top of being slow, it's sh*t service, and crappy people.