Best Mexican Food in Carlsbad Village 

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Señor Grubby’s Carlsbad

Señor Grubby’s is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Carlsbad Village, serving award-winning street-style Mexican food since 2008. Voted Best North County Mexican Restaurant in 2024, we’re the go-to spot in Carlsbad, CA for hand-rolled tacos, Baja burritos, loaded nachos, fresh ceviche, and an award-winning cocktail bar. Whether you’re after the best Mexican food in Carlsbad Village for a family dinner, a Taco Tuesday with friends, or catering for your next event, you’ll find it at 377 Carlsbad Village Dr.

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Why We’re Voted the Best Mexican Restaurant in Carlsbad

There’s a reason locals call Señor Grubby’s the best Mexican restaurant in Carlsbad. Founded in 2008 by Carlsbad locals, we set out to build the kind of neighborhood Mexican spot we’d want to eat at ourselves: authentic, street-style Mexican food, a warm family atmosphere, and an award-winning bar. In 2024 we were voted Best North County Mexican Restaurant, took Silver for Best Tacos, and won Best North County Margarita and Best North County Mimosas. With more than 2,050 Google reviews, our Carlsbad Village location has become one of the most loved Mexican restaurants in the area.

Street-Style Mexican Food in Carlsbad Village

Our menu is built on the Baja and street-taco traditions of Southern California and Mexico. Come in for our famous street tacos with carne asada, birria, carnitas, al pastor, or Baja-style mahi mahi; hearty burritos including the classic California burrito; loaded Grubby’s nachos; fresh ceviche; and Baja favorites off our full lunch and dinner menu. Pair it with a margarita from our award-winning bar and you’ll see why we’re a favorite among Carlsbad Village Mexican restaurants.

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Taco Tuesday in Carlsbad

Join us every Taco Tuesday in Carlsbad Village for $2 tacos all day. Choose from Pollo Asado, Carnitas, Choriqueso, al Pastor, Fish, or Quesabirria, and wash it down with a traditional margarita. It’s one of the best Taco Tuesday deals in Carlsbad, and it runs all day at our Carlsbad Village location.

Visit Our Carlsbad Location

Find us at 377 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, in the heart of the Village and minutes from Carlsbad State Beach. Free public parking is available on-street and in nearby lots. Order online for pickup or delivery, book catering for your next event, or visit our Oceanside location. Dine in, take out, or order online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best Mexican food in Carlsbad Village?

Señor Grubby’s, at 377 Carlsbad Village Dr, is voted Best North County Mexican Restaurant (2024) and is a local favorite for street-style Mexican food, tacos, burritos, and margaritas in Carlsbad Village.

What are the best Mexican restaurants in Carlsbad, CA?

Carlsbad has plenty of great options, but Señor Grubby’s stands out with award-winning street-style Mexican food, a full cocktail bar, and more than 2,050 Google reviews. We were voted Best North County Mexican Restaurant in 2024.

Does Señor Grubby's do Taco Tuesday in Carlsbad?

Yes. We run Taco Tuesday all day at our Carlsbad Village location, with $2 tacos in a range of fillings including Pollo Asado, Carnitas, Fish, and Quesabirria.

What kind of Mexican food does Señor Grubby's serve?

Street-style tacos, burritos, loaded nachos, fresh ceviche, and Baja favorites, plus breakfast daily and an award-winning cocktail bar. See our full lunch and dinner menu.

Where is Señor Grubby's located in Carlsbad?

377 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008. We’re open daily from 8am; call us at (760) 729-6040.

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Come Visit Us

Señor Grubby’s | Carlsbad
377 Carlsbad Village Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008

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(760) 729-6040

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Carlsbad Hours

Monday: 8am – 10pm
Tuesday: 8am – 10pm
Wednesday: 8am – 10pm
Thursday: 8am – 10pm
Friday: 8am – 11pm
Saturday: 8am – 11pm
Sunday: 8am – 10pm

Breakfast Hours

Breakfast is available daily,
8:00am to 11:30am.

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