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Alejandra’s Fine Mexican Food & Cantina, Carlsbad, CA

Alejandra’s Fine Mexican Food & Cantina

3.9
3.9
185 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009-4107

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico at Alejandra's Mexican Cantina in Carlsbad. Our family-owned restaurant brings you the authentic taste of traditional Mexican cuisine, prepared with love and passion. From sizzling fajitas to mouthwatering enchiladas, our extensive menu offers a wide variety of delectable dishes crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of our cantina, where you can savor handcrafted margaritas and enjoy live music. With our warm hospitality and dedication to exceptional service, we strive to create memorable dining experiences for our valued guests. Join us today and let us take you on a culinary journey through Mexico's rich culinary heritage. Voted Carlsbad's favorite Mexican restaurant, we guarantee a fiesta for your taste buds!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Experience the zest of Alejandra's Cantina, Carlsbad's flavor haven! Elevate events with our catering - sizzling tacos, rich enchiladas, and more. Ready for a culinary fiesta? <br /><br />Visit https://www.alejandrascantina.com/carlsbad-catering to book now!
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner for just $50 per person.• Plated up to 25 quests• For groups over 25, dinners will be served family style.Get a quote: https://www.alejandrascantina.com/carlsbad-private-events
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    El Camino Real & Alga Rd.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $1.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for classic Mexican style brunch for Mother's Day! We are offering a full special menu featuring items like CHILAQUILES, HUEVOS RANCHEROS, CHURROS FRENCH TOAST, CHILE RELLENO and mush more! Our cantina will be offering drink specials HOUSE MARGARITA · $13, BLOODY MARY · $12, MIMOSA · $12, MICHELADA · $12, TEQUILLA SUNRISE · $12. Live Latin Music Starting at 12noon!!
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo

What 185 people are saying

Alejandra’s Fine Mexican Food & Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alejandra's Fine Mexican Food & Cantina offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with a beautifully decorated interior and spacious tables. The menu features delicious Mexican fare, with standout items like "fantastic" happy hour dishes and "excellent tacos." Despite occasional service hiccups, the attentive staff and "great service" make it a promising dining spot.

185 Reviews
  1. Belinda

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alejandra's is an amazing place. There food is so tasty and their service is great. Great for Weddings & Private Parties. Also, the outdoor portion makes you feel like you are at a resort.

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  2. Tricia VIP

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food with great service. I highly recommend and I will definitely go back when I’m visiting in the area for work or pleasure.

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  3. John VIP

    San Diego121 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early dinner. Service was a bit slow and forgetful at times even though the dining room was almost empty. Food was good but could have been just a bit warmer. After dinner we went outside on the patio where there was live music. That is where all the people were as the entertainment was great.

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  4. Wendy VIP

    San Diego42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had been reluctant to visit since we had heard it was expensive. However, we didn't think it was any higher than Miguel's or Casa de Bandini. The food was good, and the service was very attentive. They have a great Happy Hour and salsa dancing!

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  5. kelly VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They revamped their menu and everything we tried on the happy hour menu was fantastic!
    Alejandra’s Fine Mexican Food & CantinaResponded on March 10, 2025
    Kelly, thank you for visiting us again! We're so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our new menu. We hope to see you again for Happy Hour!

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  6. J Chris

    Charleston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful exterior bar with seating, fire pits and TV. Will be great for happy hours. Interior mirrors the feel highlighted by a beautiful bar area. Great quality food, but be prepared for large portions to take home. Loved the salsa, nice heat level for us hot sauce junkies. 1st time visiting and will definitely be back.

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  7. Lou VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good Mexican fare....Unfortunately, on this particular evening, service was poor, Waited 20 minutes for drinks to arrive before ordering dinner, Basket of chips provided with salsa were "bottom of the bag' fragmented pieces...so small and crushed, hard to pick up with fingers.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Sorry. I hate to be negative. I guess they were short staffed to have more staff on Valentine’s Day, the next day. We arrived on time for our 6:00pm reservation. But waited 15 minutes to be seated. 2 different people said they’d be right with us but never came back. It took 45 minutes for someone to take our order. I think it was the buser. He was not able to answer any questions about the menu. Then another 40 minutes for the food to arrive. Incorrectly! Even my birthday desert was covered in chocolate which my family stressed repeatedly that I was allergic to chocolate. No one ever came back with the extra spoons we requested. We started early because we needed to be home early. But it took 3 hours to get through the meal. My husband and son enjoyed their burritos.

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  9. Mark VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was terrible... friendly BUT WAY TOO LATE... over and over again. This is a real shame because this could be a great location with the right Manager at the helm! We were totally disappointed and will never return. It is in desperate need of training and proper guidance!

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  10. Rich VIP

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Improved menu from when first opened. Food was excellent.

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FAQs

Alejandra’s Fine Mexican Food & Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 500-5150.

Alejandra’s Fine Mexican Food & Cantina is rated 3.9 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alejandra’s Fine Mexican Food & Cantina

6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009-4107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    El Camino Real & Alga Rd.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Experience the zest of Alejandra's Cantina, Carlsbad's flavor haven! Elevate events with our catering - sizzling tacos, rich enchiladas, and more. Ready for a culinary fiesta? <br /><br />Visit https://www.alejandrascantina.com/carlsbad-catering to book now!
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner for just $50 per person.• Plated up to 25 quests• For groups over 25, dinners will be served family style.Get a quote: https://www.alejandrascantina.com/carlsbad-private-events
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