The Best Mexican Near Carlsbad, CA

If there is anything more attractive than Mexico's clear blue seas, and exotic culture, that must be the tasty and unique Mexican food. It is believed that Mexican food was derived from the Mayan Indians' food 2000 years ago and it has not changed much in history. Mexican cuisine is as complex as Chinese, French and Italian food and mostly, it uses ingredients native to Mexico to give the food authentic Mexican flavor. The top 10 Mexican food selected by bbcgoodfood.com are Chilaquiles, Pozole, Tacos al pastor, Tostadas, Chiles en nogada, Elote, Enchiladas, Mole, Guacamole, and Tamales.

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  Rubio's

  4.3 based on 525 votes

  Mexican

  Formerly known as Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, Rubio's Coastal Grill is a fast casual restaurant chain specialising in Mexican food, especially fish tacos. Its menu primarily consists of grilled seafood tacos, seafood burritos, salads and bowls, chicken and steak, enchiladas, veggies, nachos, quesadillas, side items, desserts, drinks and kids menu.

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  • The Original Fish Taco®*$
  • Fish Taco Especial*$
  • The Coastal Trio*$
  • Cabo Plate*$
  • Wild Pacific Mahi Mahi$
  • Regal Springs® Tilapia*$
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  Taco Bell

  3.6 based on 1174 votes

  Mexican

  Taco Bell is a chain of American fast-food restaurants specialised in Tex-Max food like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and other specialty items. Taco Bell has stores in the US, Australia, Canada, Chile, Greece, etc.

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  • Big Mick$4.89
  • Hot Dog$1.99
  • Jumbo Dog$2.99
  • Cheese Dog$2.59
  • Chili Dog$2.59
  • Polish Sausage$3.59
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  Crazy Burrito

  4.2 based on 95 votes

  Mexican

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  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$11.95
  • The Classic Quesadilla$8.50
  • Hot N Spicy Buffalo Wings$8.95
  • Deep Fried Jalapeno Poppers$8.95
  • Taquitos$7.95
  • Chicken Fingers$7.95
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  Yellow Coyote Tortilla Factory

  4.6 based on 62 votes

  Mexican

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  • Paletitas De Pollo$7.95
  • Ceviche De Camaroncitos$9.25
  • Oyster on The Half$9.50 - $18.00
  • Mexican Shrimp Cocktail$12.95
  • Flash Seared Ahi Tuna Tostaditas$8.95
  • Calamari Conlimon$9.25
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  El Caribe

  4.2 based on 135 votes

  Mexican

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  • Vegetarian Torta$5.99
  • Chicken Breast$6.49
  • Carne Asada Or Carnitas$6.49
  • Grilled Mahi Mahi$6.99
  • Seared Salmon$6.99
  • Grilled Borrego$6.99
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  Cessys Mexican Food

  3.8 based on 150 votes

  Mexican

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  • 3 with Cheese Beef or Chicken$1.75
  • 3 with Guacamole$2.99
  • 3 with Sour Cream$2.99
  • Beef$3.50
  • Chicken$3.50
  • Chorizo$3.50
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  Las Olas

  4.3 based on 170 votes

  Mexican

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  • Chips$1.00
  • Fresh Guacamole$4.75 - $7.50
  • Cheese Crisp$6.50 - $10.50
  • Nachos De Salva$8.50 - $13.50
  • Calamari Fritas$9.50
  • Ceviche$8.50
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  Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails

  4.2 based on 124 votes

  Mexican

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  • Lo Pachango$10.40
  • Nachos$7.90
  • Nachos$9.80
  • Guacamole Dip$9.80
  • Bean Dip$6.00
  • Bean Dip$6.55
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  El Puerto Mexican & Seafood

  4.3 based on 95 votes

  Seafood

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  • Camaron Shrimp$8.50
  • Pescado Fish$8.50
  • Siete Mares Seven Seas$12.95
  • Ceviche$3.75
  • Pulpo$3.75
  • Camaron$3.75
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  Los Primos Mexican Food

  4.7 based on 361 votes

  Mexican

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  • Carne Asada Fries$5.99
  • Nachos Supreme$6.25
  • Nachos$2.79
  • Veggie Quesadilla$4.49
  • Quesadilla$2.79
  • Menudo$4.99
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