Jalisco Cantina - Carlsbad

4.2

12 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Innovative

¡Bienvenido a Jalisco Cantina!

Inspired by the rich culture of Jalisco, Mexico—a region famous for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and birthplace of the world’s finest tequilas—we bring this spirit to every dish and drink we serve.
Our scratch kitchen uses the freshest ingredients to craft flavorful, authentic dishes like birria tacos, carnitas, and made-to-order guacamole.

Pair your meal with our extensive selection of premium tequilas and handcrafted cocktails, carefully curated to reflect the essence of Jalisco. Join us at Jalisco Cantina for a dining experience that’s as vibrant and welcoming as the Mexican sun. ¡Salud!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 841-8404
Website
https://thejaliscocantina.com/carlsbad
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2961 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Taco Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
$8 Classic Margaritas $14 for 3 Taco's

GUACAMOLE$10.00
avocado, lime, salt, jalapeño, cilantro
CEVICHE*$20.00
cured mahi, lemon, lime, jicama, red onion, serrano, aji amarillo, cherry tomatoes, cilantro
GAUCHO PAPAS FRITAS$18.00
birria, fries, chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion, fresh jalapeño, lime crema, cilantro
TOSTADA DE ATÚN*$21.00
ahi tuna, corn tostada, avocado crema, mango, lime, red onion, marinated cucumber, tajin, tamari, sesame seeds

SOPAS & ENSALADAS

ESQUITES$18.00
roasted corn salad with roma crunch, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, tomato, jicama, red onion, chile-lime dressing, cilantro
- Chicken$6.00
- Carnitas$6.00
- Carne$6.00
- Blackened Shrimp$9.00
MERCADO$15.00
watermelon, red onion, cotija, spiced pepitas, cilantro lime vinaigrette, cilantro
CREMA POBLANO$13.50
corn & poblano chowder, potato, leek, tortilla strips, fresno sauce, cilantro oil
POZOLE$15.00
pork stew with hominy, cabbage, radish, lime, jalapeño, chile de arbol, tortilla strips, chilmole, cilantro

Tacos

PESCADO$21.00
masa-fried mahi, jicama-cabbage slaw, chipotle crema, cilantro
CARNITAS$20.00
crispy pork shoulder, pineapple-jicama pico, salsa taquera, cotija cheese, cilantro
AGUACATE$18.50
masa-fried avocado, red cabbage, jalapeno mayo, salsa mexicana, cotija cheese, fresno hot sauce, cilantro
POLLO ASADO$19.00
achiote-grilled chicken, salsa tinga, salsa mexicana, avocado crema, cotija cheese, cilantro
BIRRIA$20.50
adobo-braised beef, avocado salsa, shaved onion, salsa escabeche, cilantro
CARNE ASADA$22.00
grilled tri-tip, chihuahua cheese, roasted onion, chiles, salsa frita, cilantro
CAMARONES$23.00
blackened shrimp, guacamole, lime crema, fried red onion, cilantro

PLATOS FUERTES

BURRITO$19.00
black beans, achiote rice, lime crema, grilled onions, chihuahua cheese, salsa mexicana
- Chicken$7.00
- Carne Asada or Birria$8.00
- Blackened Shrimp$9.00
ENCHILADAS DE POLLO$27.00
achiote-grilled chicken, roasted poblano, chihuahua cheese, salsa guajillo, cotija cheese, cilantro, salsa mexicana, black beans, achiote rice
BIRRIA DE RES$28.00
adobo-braised beef, pickled red onion, yellow onion, cilantro, achiote rice, jalapeño jicama slaw, corn tortillas
CHILE RELLENO$25.00
achiote rice, salsa mexicana, and chihuahua cheese-stuffed chile with smashed black beans, salsa tinga, cotija, cilantro, avocado salsa
- Chicken$7.00
- Carne Asada or Birria$8.00
- Blackened Shrimp$9.00
ATÚN INCRUSTADO$40.00
pepita & tajin-crusted ahi, cilantro lime rice, grilled honey cayenne-glazed pineapple, avocado crema, fresno hot sauce, microgreen mercado salad

SIDES

ACHIOTE RICE$6.00
BLACK BEANS$7.00
ELOTES$8.00
corn on the cob, jalapeño mayo, cilantro, tajin
HAND-CUT FRIES$9.00
jalapeño mayo
- Achiote Seasoning$2.00

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jalisco Cantina in Carlsbad captivates with "excellent service" and "stunning" decor. Guests rave about its unique take on Mexican cuisine, highlighting favorites like pescado and carne asada tacos. While some mention occasional service delays, the "atmospheric" setting and flavorful dishes ensure a delightful dining experience.

12 Reviews

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Trent
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and good service. We will go there again.
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Greg
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great flavors, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, fair prices, we will be back.
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Wayne
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Jalisco's Carlsbad and I'm sure that we will be back. The service was top-notch and the food excellent. We had the pescado and carne asada tacos. I really think that these are some of the best tacos around. The price was reasonable for the location. Very nicely decorated.
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Karen
Las Vegas
289 reviews
vip
3.0
289 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great decor. Nice, efficient servers. I love chili rellanos, but this presentation was horrible. Chili was under cooked. Melted cheese was a 1" thick congealed glob. Nothing as gooey and melted. I couldn't eat it
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Kelly
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Absolute best chips ever and the carnitas tacos are so good!
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Kelly
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved it. The restaurant is stunning as is the food and drinks. The team did a wonderful job of taking great care of us. Cheers
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Nancy
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve eaten twice at this restaurant, both times we were so impressed with the food, not your typical Mexican food, definitely several steps up. The service is excellent, the people are nice, the restaurant is cute and atmospheric. Highly recommend!
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Kelly
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the food and cocktails! It is noisy and drinks were slow to get to the table but overall it was great and we’ll go back!
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MaritzaH
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m very particular when it comes to Mexican cuisine however, Jalisco food was so delicious. I had the pozole and birria tacos and it reminded me of grandmother cooking. I will definitely be coming back.
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Neil
San Diego
79 reviews
vip
4.0
79 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have recently moved to Carlsbad, and have tried several of the Mexican restaurants. None of them fantastic, but this one is definitely the best so far. Good Cocktails, (that took a little longer than what I’d call usual to come out), and great tacos on taco Tuesday. I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 for slightly slow service.
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FAQs

Jalisco Cantina - Carlsbad offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 841-8404.

Jalisco Cantina - Carlsbad is rated 4.2 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jalisco Cantina - Carlsbad

2961 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Additional information

Neighborhood
Oceanside
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://thejaliscocantina.com/carlsbad
Phone number
(760) 841-8404

Jalisco Cantina - Carlsbad

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Taco Tuesdays

BOTANAS

GUACAMOLE$10.00

CEVICHE*$20.00

GAUCHO PAPAS FRITAS$18.00

TOSTADA DE ATÚN*$21.00

SOPAS & ENSALADAS

ESQUITES$18.00

MERCADO$15.00

CREMA POBLANO$13.50

POZOLE$15.00

Tacos

PESCADO$21.00

CARNITAS$20.00

AGUACATE$18.50

POLLO ASADO$19.00

BIRRIA$20.50

CARNE ASADA$22.00

CAMARONES$23.00

PLATOS FUERTES

BURRITO$19.00

ENCHILADAS DE POLLO$27.00

BIRRIA DE RES$28.00

CHILE RELLENO$25.00

ATÚN INCRUSTADO$40.00

SIDES

ACHIOTE RICE$6.00

BLACK BEANS$7.00

ELOTES$8.00

HAND-CUT FRIES$9.00

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