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A Carlsbad institution dating to 1960, still family-run. The Carlsbad Chamber chronicles its community role, while the restaurant’s history emphasizes scratch cooking and multigenerational stewardship.
Mexican mainstay with patio, serving huevos rancheros & tacos
2968 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Get directions
$20–30
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