Venerable old Fidel's Norte became just Norte between 1 and 2 years ago. It looks the same except for the name. My wife had a chicken enchilada and liked it. Remembering my very good fajitas from my last time at El Torito, I ordered beef fajitas here. They were nothing like I expected. The meat was OK, but it seemed... more

Have been eating here for years. The chicken and rice soup is to die for. Also, the torillas are hot and the chicken floutas have become a favorite. We always enjoy eating in the outdoor patio. The salsa leaves something to be desired but nobody's perfect. more

I just moved to Carlsbad a few months ago and stumbled upon Norte and was surprised by the wonderful dinner and chips and salsa. My parents came to visit yesterday and I took them for a late dinner (my second time) at Norte and everyone was very pleased with their meals and the wonderful courtyard ambience!! I also thought the... more

NORTE DOES HAS A VERY RUDE STAFF. It has been an uncomforatble dining experience for me the last few times I've went there. I haven't felt welcomed there for the last few years in fact. I complained to the owner previously and he tried to pic a verbal fight with me! reading some of the reviews below tells me why,... more

We were told by our hotel to go there for mexican food. They must have a deal where they promote them or something, because the food was really bad. Not just one dish, all of our dishes were less then desireable. They'd slap a huge , dry piece of meat in the center of our enchiladas, quessadilla's , and burrito's.... more

Skip this place! We are from Connecticut and were very excited to have good Mexican food during our trip to the West Coast. This restaurant was the biggest disappointment to our weeklong trip to California. We were seated in a corner table with no view, the utensils were dirty, we weren't given a drink menu, margaritas were nothing special, the... more

OK, so we were really hungry and really thirsty for margaritas when we arrived. I'm sure that helped. And, given that Norte's was all of a five-minute walk from the Surf Motel, Norte's was just the right pick. My Patron margarita was quite generous, and it was definitely worth the wait to be seated on a hoppin Friday night. The... more

This place is geared for both locals and tourists...This was our second visit and found it had not changed over the years. Not super cheap but not overpriced...we had the early bird specials which was plenty of food for $11.50. The chicken is pure white breast meat..no parts or junk...very nice..I always wonder what is rolled up in mexican food???... more

BEST mexican food ever, good scenery and location of the baech. Fast and good service. Clean and Sanitary bathrooms. Best beans and gucamole. My favorite food is the bean burrito. Norte serves breakfast lunch and dinner almost opened all the time. If you dont like mexican food or dont fell like it Norte serves cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and eggs. Very nice... more