Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails

Gather at this family-founded tradition dishing up Mexican favorites in a festive atmosphere since 1976. Order any number of satisfying specialties, such as the Chicken Tortilla Soup, Carne Asada, Chili Rellenos, or Nopales (cactus prepared in a spicy tomato and chile serrano sauce). Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tostadas and burritos also anchor the mouthwatering menu. Norte has a spacious dining room enhanced by decorative tile, Southwestern paintings and pottery, a full bar where guests can catch a game on TV, plus two sunny outdoor patios dotted with umbrella-topped tables. Located next to the Carlsbad Village Inn, and placed next to the Pacific, the restaurant is the perfect locale to celebrate a birthday or anniversary or chat with friends, and stroll by the ocean after lunch or dinner. The popular Happy Hour takes place 4-9 p.m. Mon.; 4-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri. and 3-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Toast to good times with a cold Mexican beer, cocktail or a choice of tasty margaritas. Open at 11:30 a.m. Mon.-Fri; 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Catering and online ordering available. norterestaurant.com