Norte Mexican Food & Cocktail

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3003 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008
+1 (760) 729-0903
http://norterestaurant.com
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktail is a Mexican restaurant located close to the Pacific Ocean in Carlsbad, Calif. With colorful decor, talented mariachis and traditional Mexican specialties, Norte provides a fiesta atmosphere for its diners. The pueblo-style architecture provides a Southwestern ambience. The indoors is covered with decorative tile, Southwestern paintings and pottery, while the outside patio offers umbrella-topped tables among cactus plants. The cuisine is primarily Mexican, featuring dishes like Carne Asada (served with guacamole, salsa frescale and tortillas) or cheese or shrimp/chicken enchiladas with sour cream on the side. The restaurant has a full bar with margaritas. The chips and salsa are a Norte specialty.

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3.01,506 reviews
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Emma B.
7/30/2025

Surprised to see the negative reviews, my husband and I ate here twice while we were staying by the coast (we live in San Diego, just a staycation) and had a great experience! It's been a favorite...

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Brice S.
10/3/2025

Food overall 4 stars. Good Mexican food. We had the appetizer platter and carne asada burrito with a specific request. Server 1 star. A couple issues here. My burrito did not come out with my...

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Kristi M.
9/8/2025

I really hate to post anything negative but I hope in doing this that something could change. The service was not good. The server was rude.she would walk away while we talked and then came back...

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Peter T.
7/2/2025

Wife and I stay in Carlsbad Beach and Resort when we visit Carlsbad. Parking, beach, pool, kids everywhere, its rad. Didn't expect Norte to be so good. Tourists and purists will probably dislike...

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Dan R.
5/16/2025

"So, if you're travelin' in the north country fair Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline Remember me to one who lives there She once was a true love of mine" (Bob Dylan) Norte is the...

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