Carlsbad Tavern

This place is legit regardless of whether the decor is or is not your thing (it's like being in the frigin' Bat Cave ). The servers were very accommodating, polite and friendly . Pulled Pork was awesome

They have a prime rib burrito that is to die for (minus the really hot picante sauce). It’s got the meat, fresh onions & mushrooms , it’s just really amazing!! It’s worth the drive to get it!!

Awesome spot! Some of the servers are rude - so request Oscar! They are pretty strict about no substitutions and requests, which sucks. Try the brochettes , filet mignon ques & sandwiches !!

Stop by for great late-night dining, including a reduced-price bar menu and reverse happy hour . Try the killer carne adovada , spicy crab cakes or New Mexican pot stickers . Great patio .

My new favorite place in town . The owner is a Browns fan so what else do you need. All the food has been great & staff is outstanding.

Have you tried the new menu items yet? You should. Carl's Chicken Sandwich is off the hook! Red chile marinated chicken breast with jalapeno bacon and jalapeno jack cheese .

Excellent food and service. The Habanero Cheese Burger is no joke, but I loved every bite. Highly recommend it for a kick.

if you work in the restaurant industry, weekdays after 10 and weekends after 11 you get a discount on food and drinks. You may also be entered in their monthly restaurant contest.

Happy hour even on the weekends! Had the steak and some shrimp tacos and they were very good.

Try the chicken casadias,, you can ask for a salsa sample if you're not sure of your spicy comfort zone

They have Four Peaks beers on draft . The guacamole is awesome. If you are vegan or vegetarian you can order black bean and rice burritos or veggie burritos .

The lobster enchiladas are amazing! If you come after 10pm, though, the raspberry chipotle wings are the best thing on the menu. Try both and you won't regret it!

Enchantment platter and Blue Corn Enchiladas , can't get tired enough of these to try something new!

Good happy hour prices. Order the brochette . It's a full meal on happy hour price.

I live right across the street and finally went, what took me so long?! Had the crab stuffed poblano peppers . Not a spicy dish , but delish! Waitress said it was her fav on the menu, I see why!

Excellente! Try the Machaca or the Blue Corn Enchiladas with Rock Shrimp and Chicken .

Love sitting in the bar , drinking lime margerhitas, watching the people come and go...al smiling...mmmmmmma great place to be...Thank You Carlsbad Team!!

The New Mexican Mule is a very tasty cocktail ! Ginger beer + vodka + raspberry lime

It might seem weird to get a sandwich at a Mexican food place, but try Carl's Chicken Sandwich -- it's AMAZING!

They have chips and salsa , but you sometimes have to ask. What's with the waterfall thing outside?

This place is the best! Spice burger , brunch is great and good price! And the late night happy hour menu is tops.

Great New Mexican food !! Patio is the best!!

Had the wings and a burrito . Was very pleased with the food.:-)

They really know how to treat restaurant industry folk. Kitchen open until 2AM all week. If you're in the industry, be sure to tell them where.

The Enchantment Platter is huge -- and a good sampler of their stuff. The Carnegie adovada is really good.

Fried ice cream tortilla soup cowboy meatloaf chicken fried chicken

Staff was great, food not so much. Great place for a beer with friends.

My favorite late night hangout. Great food and even better service.

Try the Nachos with Chicken (via @Foodspotting)

The chocolate bread pudding and grand marnier flan are outstanding. Try them.

Food, service, beer , theme...the whole place = A++

The house salad with blacken chicken is okay the blacken spice taste more like burned but the salad itself,is delicious

Try the shrimp enchilada , chimichanga , filet tacos , green chile Philly ! Awesome chips with two salsa !

New Mexican Pot Stickers are a must. Seriously life changing.

Ask for Oscar De La Hoya as your server he's kewl

Happy Hour food choices and prices are awesome!

The snapper tacos are fantastic. The chipotle aoile is not for the faint of heart.

Definitely have a burger and don't forget the chocolate eruption cake !

the outdoor patio is key!! Delicious food and drinks. Late night menu too!

The Outdoor Patio is the best. Some of the best food in town .

The name is a play on words on Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. Read more

Craving Green Chili Mac and Cheese , get it here!

The chicken sandwich was great!

Lobster Enchiladas , Crab Stuffed Poblanos....so many goodies!

Try the Pork Tomatillo Burrito

Try the veggie enchiladas . Om nom freaking nom.

Habanero Burger is amazing!

The Osso Bucco was really good.

One of my favorite hidden restaurants - A must experience!

MACHACA! BREAKFAST ! WEEKENDS ONLY!