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Must-visit Food in Carlsbad
Broken Yolk Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

1. Broken Yolk Cafe

6.2
7670 El Camino Real (at County Highway S11), Carlsbad, CA
Breakfast Spot · 45 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: Not sure what to order? Try the Belgian waffle and a side of fruit...delish.

The Grand Deli is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

2. The Grand Deli

595 Grand Ave (Roosevelt St.), Carlsbad, CA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: For breakfast try the eggs/bacon and toast, its fantastic with hash browns and for lunch; you can't beat the pastrami on rye! Enjoy.

Fish House is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

3. Fish House

417 Carlsbad Village Dr (State Street), Carlsbad, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: Not a huge fish person but I am now. Had the Tuna and it was fantastic, probably the best I've ever had. If you love fish you'll love Fish House Vera Cruz.

Casa De Bandini is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

4. Casa De Bandini

8.4
1901 Calle Barcelona (El Camino Real), Carlsbad, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: Next to Javier's in Newport, Irvine or Cabo....this place has the best Mexican food and atmosphere.

Tommy V's Urban Kitchen & Bar is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

5. Tommy V's Urban Kitchen & Bar

7.4
2659 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA
American Restaurant · Bressi Ranch · 22 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: Double cut bone in pork chop is the best, an absolute must try!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

8.1
5613 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA
American Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: Try the wings or a custom built pizza, delicious.

Chin's Szechwan Cuisine is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

7. Chin's Szechwan Cuisine

2958 Madison St, Carlsbad, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: The pu-pu platter is one of the best around. Egg rolls, beef skewers, chicken skewers, fried shtimp, wontons, paper wrapped chicken and deliciousness.

Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

8. Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe

8.5
950 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA
Breakfast Spot · 19 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: Last visit here----not too happy but I will give this place another try and update this tip soon.

Corner Bakery Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

9. Corner Bakery Cafe

7.9
5617 Paseo Del Norte, Ste 110 (btwn Palomar Airport Rd & Car Country Dr), Carlsbad, CA
Bakery · 15 tips and reviews
Bistro West is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

10. Bistro West

4960 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
American Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
P.F. Chang's China Bistro is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

11. P.F. Chang's China Bistro

7.7
5621 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

12. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant

6.7
2968 State Street (at Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave), Carlsbad, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: Delicious chicken chimi and you can often get a table outside - fun, especially when the weather is nice.

Mexico Viejo is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

13. Mexico Viejo

7.3
2508 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: Fast food Mexican. Delicious adobada burritos.

Souplantation Express is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

14. Souplantation Express

2681 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA
Salad Restaurant · Bressi Ranch · 8 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: Salad. What else can I say? LOL

Ruby's Diner is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

15. Ruby's Diner

8.1
5630 Paseo Del Norte (at Carlsbad Premium Outlets), Carlsbad, CA
Diner · 47 tips and reviews
Pollos Maria is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

16. Pollos Maria

8.7
3055 Harding St, Carlsbad, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Steve♥TamiSteve♥Tami: The best broiled Mexican chicken this side of the border. Awesome outside dining with fire pits and tons of other stuff besides chicken. Something for everyone. Tasty! Yummy!

Don's Country Kitchen is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

17. Don's Country Kitchen

8.5
2885 Roosevelt St (Grand Ave), Carlsbad, CA
Breakfast Spot · 21 tips and reviews
Xtreme Yogurt is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

18. Xtreme Yogurt

2659 Gateway Rd Ste D107 (at El Fuerte St), Carlsbad, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Bressi Ranch · 6 tips and reviews
Overseas Chinese Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

19. Overseas Chinese Restaurant

7.1
2820 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Lorenzo's Pizzeria is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

20. Lorenzo's Pizzeria

5812 Van Allen Way #130 (College Blvd), Carlsbad, CA
Pizzeria · 1 tip
The Grand Deli is one of Must-visit Food in Carlsbad.

21. The Grand Deli

595 Grand Ave (Roosevelt St.), Carlsbad, CA
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews