La nortena Mexican food

Really good Mexican food here trust me coming from The Valley, in Texas. This is the best there is. The service is fast and they super friendly. The food was very good I was very impressed and it doesn’t take long. They take cards too just in case you don’t got cash. They got a good variety and fair prices.

Support this business if you can. The owner is incredibly accommodating and nice, and the food is great! We have some dietary restrictions and there was zero issue taking care of them. They run the business out of the truck next to La Nortena now, called El Charro, but it's the same menu. Highly recommended this place, especially if you are just passing through!

This place is serving the best Mexican food South of Albuquerque. I hope they can find the staff they need soon to take phone orders and keep this place open. Be prepared to call many times before you can connect. Voicemail/text orders don't work, in my experience. Difficult to get an order in, but well worth it for those fortunate to have time to wait.

Extremely tasty and fresh food. And very polite and genuine service makes this the best stop in town. The fact that the food is priced very cheap doesn’t reflect the outstanding quality.

The food is excellent and consistent everytime we order. The owner is very nice also. We definitely reccomend to future customers who havent visited before.

AWESOME!! I love the Tripita Tacos with Pico and cilantro so good And the Rice & Beans are delicious. I definitely recommend trying La Nortena.

Great food great people that work there really good

Very courteous staff, and willing to work with dietary restrictions. The food is great, and can be spicy if you want it. Very willing to make vegetarian food

Amazing food! The red enchiladas are so good! Also the brisket the rice and beans and green enchiladas. They also have really good aguas frescas.

My family and I have enjoyed everything we have tried! So glad to finally get good Mexican food in Carlsbad!