Long time Mexican food affectionatos, we were most pleased with Las Olas. The outdoor/indoor setting is most cool. The seafood combo plate was fantastic! (And the margaritas were a BIG hit too.) Have to say, much better food than at Norte's......

Long time Mexican food affectionatos, we were most pleased with Las Olas. The outdoor/indoor setting is most cool. The seafood combo plate was fantastic! (And the margaritas were a BIG hit too.) Have to say, much better food than at Norte's......
This place is a great place not only for the family but also for the girls night out. They have happy hour daily until 7pm. Try their spicy margarita. They have great dinner specials too. The free parking in the back is awesome since street parking can be hard. The burritos are large, I loved the mixed plate of 1...
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This is a must if you like Mexican food. We noticed there was a line outside this place for several nights in row so we went early and walked right in. The food was fresh and delicious, salsa was tasty. The menu was varied and I am sure you could find something for everyone. We were too full for dessert...
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We were in the area and I was craving Mexican Food. Las Olas was the highest rated Mexican restaurant in Carlsbad so I set the gps and off we went.
We were happy to fine parking on the street and to get a window seat.
We were seated right away for supper. Our drink orders were taken and chips and...
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We were visiting from out of town and saw this restaurant on the internet with good reviews. We were happy with our choice mainly because of our waiter Jennifer. She was awesome and she masked the just above average food and above priced food. I understand its Southern California and the location being near the beach, ( which we walked...
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Las Olas is a fun place to meet friends for a meal, very festive with a mixture of south of the border and surfer atmosphere. The food is ok, but not great. The service is always friendly but sometimes a little slow (but that could be because we usually go with a large group).
I love Los Olas. Environment, decor, staff, food... Indoor/outdoor. Food always fresh. Best carnitas around. The fish and carne asada are excellent as well. The taco plates are big enough to share or take home for tomorrow. Not a big tequila drinker but they also make excellent margaritas.
We had lunched at Las Olas in Cardiff by the Sea and found it to be an outstanding restaurant. Their eatery in Carlsbad is equally good. We had lunch there with another couple and our entrees included shrimp tacos, a beef burrito, and chili rellenos with sides of salad, beans, rice, etc. The margaritas were adequate if not outstanding. The...
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First visit to Carlsbad Village and we took a recommendation to eat at Las Olas. Yummy food & the complimentary nachos & salsa was amazing! We were a bit lost when we entered, though. because a sign said "wait to be seated" but no one was there to greet us. We stood around uncertainly for a few minutes till we...
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It has been a year since I was there, but the atmosphere was fun and exciting and the food was AWESOME!!! I would definitely eat there again!!!
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