Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails – Mexican
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails pulses with a festive energy, where the air is thick with the scent of toasted corn and the lively clink of glasses during a spirited "pachanga." Diners gather around tables laden with bubbling cheese crisps and golden flautas, dipping crisp chips into velvety guacamole or savory bean dips spiked with smoky chorizo. It is a vibrant social hub where every shared plate and handcrafted cocktail celebrates bold, sun-drenched flavors in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Carlsbad Boulevard http://nortemexicanrestaurant.menutoeat.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
Dairy-Free at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails in Carlsbad has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Rice and Side of Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails in Carlsbad has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mexican Cabbage Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails in Carlsbad has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Fish Taco (Mahi Mahi) and Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails in Carlsbad has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne or Chicken Asada Burrito Plate, Corn Quesadillas and Shrimp Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails in Carlsbad has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fruit Juices. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails in Carlsbad has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Guacamole and Fruit Juices. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails in Carlsbad has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails in Carlsbad has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Rice and Side of Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Guacamole) | 42.4 g | 107.7 g |
| Burrito (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Carnitas) | 10.3 g | 105.2 g |
| Taco (Carne or Chicken Asada) | 50.3 g | 66.8 g |
| Carne or Chicken Asada Burrito Plate | 93.7 g | 64 g |
| Crab Enchilada | 80.8 g | 54.5 g |
| Tostada Suprema | 90.4 g | 50.1 g |
| Carne or Chicken Asada Taco Plate | 56.4 g | 42.8 g |
| Crab Burrito | 94.5 g | 41.7 g |
| Corn Quesadillas | 43.6 g | 38.2 g |
| Carnita | 67.7 g | 36.6 g |
| Chorizo con Huevos | 93 g | 35.5 g |
| Fish Taco (Mahi Mahi) | 44.1 g | 34.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests at Norte rave about the high-quality desserts, noting that the kitchen takes clear pride in every dish served. Celebrated for its inviting and pleasant atmosphere, the space is frequently praised for being a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Reviewers highlight the polite and timely service, which complements the overall dining experience and makes for a truly welcoming visit.
Menu
Appetizers
- La Pachanga - $10.4: Chicken or beef flautas, mini tacos, 1 quesadilla, mini chimichanga, refried beans, sour cream, guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $7.9: Chips, cheese, refried beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos with Chicken or Beef - $9.8: Chips, cheese, refried beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, choice of chicken or beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Dip - $7.55: Chips, cheese, guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Dip - $6: Chips, cheese, refried beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Dip with Chorizo - $6.55: Chips, cheese, refried beans, chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Cheese - $5.3: Chips, melted Monterey Jack cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Crisp - $4.05: Crispy tortilla with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $6.6: 3 crispy corn or flour rolled tortillas, chicken or beef, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $4.05: Soft flour tortilla, Monterey Jack cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Quesadillas - $6.35: Two soft corn tortillas, Monterey Jack cheese, green chiles, salsa fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $8.5: Mexican style cheese fondue, chorizo, frijoles de la olla, salsa fresco, lime, tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $4.8: Four deep-fried breaded jalapenos, cheddar or cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Chicken and Rice Soup - $4.9: Served with tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albondigas - $4.9: Mexican meatballs, served with tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fideo - $4.9: Angel hair pasta soup, served with tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo - $4.9: Tripe and hominy, served with tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $4.9: Served with tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tostada Suprema - $10.9: Deep-fried flour tortilla, refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, sour cream, guacamole, chile cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $9.35: Deep-fried flour tortilla burrito (chicken or beef), sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresco, rice, beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Quesadilla - $10.9: Soft flour tortilla, Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, green onions, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, rice, beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta - $9.95: Mexican roll (Telera), beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, guacamole, steak fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne or Chicken Asada Taco Plate - $8.65: Soft corn tortilla, seasoned meat, lettuce, cilantro, guacamole, salsa fresco, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne or Chicken Asada Burrito Plate - $9.35: Soft flour tortilla, seasoned meat, Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole, salsa fresco, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sopes - $9.75: Handmade thick corn tortillas, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, rice, beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno Plate - $9.75: Green chile, Monterey Jack cheese, egg batter, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, sauce, rice, beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa - $10.9: Breaded chicken breast, Mexican cabbage salad, salsa fresco, choice of fries or rice and beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Burrito - $10.6: Crab meat, tomatoes, onions, Monterey Jack cheese, spicy tomatillo sauce, sour cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Enchilada - $9.75: Crab meat, tomatoes, onions, Monterey Jack cheese, spicy tomatillo sauce, sour cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $14.75: Thinly sliced steak, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, guacamole, salsa fresca, rice, beans, tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Asada - $14.75: Thinly sliced chicken breast, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, guacamole, salsa fresca, rice, beans, tortillas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnita - $11.95: Pork chunks, frijoles de la olla, guacamole, cilantro, onions, salsa cruda, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Machaca - $11.95: Chicken, beef or pork scrambled with eggs, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, rice, beans, tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $11.4: Three eggs, green chiles, tomatoes, onions, rice, beans, tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo con Huevos - $11.4: Mexican sausage, eggs, onions, tomatoes, rice, beans, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pescado Ranchero - $14.75: Grilled mahi mahi, Ranchero sauce, rice, beans, tortillas Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas - $14.75: Beef or chicken, green onions, yellow chiles, avocado, tomatoes, rice, beans, tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chicken Salad - $9.5: Cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, black olives, chicken breast, vinaigrette, avocado, chile cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Cabbage Salad - $3.8: Fresh cabbage salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
A La Carte
- Taco (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Guacamole) - $4.65 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco (Carne or Chicken Asada) - $5.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco (Mahi Mahi) - $5.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $5.6: Grilled or deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada - $5.2: Choice of chicken, beef, pork or cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Carnitas) - $5.8 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Burrito - $4.45 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale - $5.8: Pork only with enchilada sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger - $5.2: Served with fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $5.8: Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Refried Beans - $2.1 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frijoles de la olla - $2.1: Whole vegetarian pintos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $2.1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $2.1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Guacamole - $2.6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Flour Tortillas (2) - $0.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Bunelas - $3.25: Deep fried flour tortilla sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Flan - $4.2: Caramel custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake - $4.2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Carrot Cake - $4.2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake - $4.2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- German Chocolate Cake - $4.2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Mexican Hot Chocolate - $3.25
- Coffee - $2.75
- Iced Tea - $2.75
- Fruit Juices - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water - $3
- Soft Drinks - $2.75
Frequently Asked Questions about Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
- Is Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Rice and Side of Guacamole.
- What can I eat at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries, Rice and Side of Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Rice.
- Is Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails?
- Taco (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Guacamole), at roughly 107.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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