best restaurants in carlsbad

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, a popular dining destination in Carlsbad, California, is renowned for its lively ambiance, diverse menu, and frequent live music performances. At Black Rail Kitchen, several dishes are particularly beloved by patrons: Grilled Spanish Octopus: Praised for its tender texture and flavorful seasoning, this dish is a standout favorite. Crispy Brussel…

Welcome to the Carlsbad Food Tours family “Tio Ernie & Tortilla Mia”.   They offer authentic Mexican dishes that give customers a unique gastronomic experience.  They have been curated with a good mix of food options fit for foodies of all kinds. Try their carne asada tacos or chili rellano, they are delicious. And love the ambience, it is warm and welcoming, a very comfortable place for lunch or dinner.  They also offer beer and cocktails at their cool bar. We are excited to have them join us on our tours. https://www.tortillamia.com/

Carlsbad Food Tours is excited to be named one of the top 25 Food Tours in US! You don’t have to be a foodie to enjoy food tours. There is much to learn about a place through the food people eat as food is an important part of the local history, customs, and culture. Food…

Need a little getaway? Carlsbad, California is the perfect place for a weekend trip. We’ve put together our best lists of recommendations for the most notable 20 Fun & Exciting Things to do in Carlsbad, California.  From sightseeing to restaurant recommendations, you’re sure to find something that’ll pique your fancy. Take a Stroll through Carlsbad Village – 20…

  Need a little getaway? Carlsbad, California is the perfect place for a weekend trip. We’ve put together our best lists of recommendations for the most notable things to do in Carlsbad California this fall and winter. From sightseeing to restaurant recommendations, you’re sure to find something that’ll pique your fancy. 1. Walk through Carlsbad…

The Goods is located in downtown Carlsbad on State Street.  The Barille family makes artisan donuts inside their art deco-style doughnut and coffee shop. The blue-velvet banquette seating with marble-topped tables enticed us to sit awhile, and enjoy the smell of fresh baked artisan doughnuts. Some of the most popular flavors are, the Boston cream,…

Carlsbad’s  mild  weather  and  stunning  beaches  make  it  one  of  the  perfect  southern   California  destinations  all  year  round.  But  don’t  mistake  Carlsbad  for  a  sleepy  surfer   village.  Whether  your  tastes  lies in  fine  arts,  live  concerts,  classic  cars  or  craft  beers   or  fine  eateries,  Carlsbad  is  never  short  on  amazing  experiences.  Carlsbad  has…

A wave of Poke establishments is surging into North County San Diego. Poke is a Hawaiian specialty that is a mixture of raw seafood like ahi tuna or salmon, combined with seaweed garnishes, cucumbers, avocado and rice of greens. Poke is a healthy flavorful version of sushi. In Hawaii, Poke is everywhere, you can pick…

Cherimarie Poulos is the owner of the amazing Carlsbad Food Tours. We asked her a few questions to learn more about  the Carlsbad Culinary scene. “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf 1. What do Foodies need to know about Carlsbad? Carlsbad’s mild weather and stunning beaches make it one of the perfect southern California destinations all year round. But don’t mistake Carlsbad for a sleepy surfer village. Whether your tastes lie in fine arts, live concerts, classic cars or craft beers or fine eateries, Carlsbad is never short on amazing experiences. Carlsbad’s Best Chefs: Carlsbad has some exceptional restaurants with amazingly talented Chefs, here are a few just to give you a taste of what Carlsbad has to offer. Chef Robert Ruiz of the Land & Water Company continues to redefine what real sushi is….

Carlsbad’s  mild  weather  and  stunning  beaches  make  it  one  of  the  perfect  southern   California  destinations  all  year  round.  But  don’t  mistake  Carlsbad  for  a  sleepy  surfer   village.  Whether  your  tastes  lie  in  fine  arts,  live  concerts,  classic  cars  or  craft  beers   or  fine  eateries,  Carlsbad  is  never  short  on  amazing  experiences.  Carlsbad…