Fresco Cocina

Name: Fresco Cocina
Address: 2858 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92008-2901
Telephone: (442) 333-9321
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (440)

$30 and under

Mexican

2858 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2901

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2 people

May 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Innovative

Fresco Cocina is a bustling restaurant located in the heart of Carlsbad Village serving a traditional and contemporary interpretation of Mexican cuisine. Our playfully curated menu rediscovers tradition and offers a selection of shareable plates and main courses all infused with Mexican soul.
Fresco Cocina is a haven for those who appreciate bold, bright flavors paired with exemplary wine and artisanal spirits that let the high quality ingredients shine.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(442) 333-9321
Website
http://www.frescococina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
2858 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2901
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Brunch at Fresco Cocina!
Multiple dates available
Join us for our special weekend brunch menu every Saturday & Sunday!! 10:30am - 3pm. Drink and Food specials, only served at brunch. Dinner menu available as well. - Food - Acai & Fruit Cocktail Avocado Tostada Banana Pancakes Mole spiced Salmon Hash Crab Benedict Cocina Breakfast Burrito Huevos Rancheros Chilaquiles Omelet Baja Omelet Huevos en Fuego - Drinks - Mimosa Smoky Negroni Blackberry Aperol Spritz Michelada Guava Margarita Bloody Maria Bloody en Fuego La Playa

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Wed - Fri - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Available in our bar and lounge only. Drink specials from $6 and Food specials from $8, everyday from 3pm - 6pm.
Taco Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Tue - 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Join us all day for Taco Tuesday at Fresco Cocina! $5 tacos and $6 draft beer.

Popular dishes

Casa Margarita$13.00
tequila blanco with our house-made mix skinny
Una Mas$15.00
gin | mango | basil | cucumber | agave
Guava Mojito$14.00
white rum | guava | mint | lime | soda
Chile Mango$15.00
serrano infused tequila | mango | lime | agave
Good Vibes$14.00
tequila blanco | grapefruit | orgeat | lemon | aperol
Tequila Sour$15.00
reposado tequila | aztec chocolate bitters | egg white simple
Eve's Mai Tai$15.00
white rum | orgeat | lime | curacao | dark rum float
Koko Beach$14.00
white rum | coconut | lime | strawberry | pineapple
Old Fashioned$15.00
bourbon | bitters | simple | orange peel

Draft

Local Rotating Tap
see server
Alesmith 394 - Pale Ale - 6%$8.00
Harbor Cruise Kolsch - Kolsch - 4.9%$8.00
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger - Hazy IPA - 7%$9.00
North Coast Laguna Baja - Dark Mexican Lager - 5%$8.00
North Coast Scrimshaw - German Style Lager - 4.5%$8.00
Pacifico - Mexican Lager - 4.4%$8.00
Alpine Duet IPA - IPA - 7%$9.00
Lagunitas IPA$9.00
Coors Light - American Lager - 4.2%$6.00
- Bottle$6.00
Corona - Mexican Lager - 4.0%$6.00
- Bottle$6.00
Topo Chico Seltzer$8.00
Heineken Zero - German Lager - 0.0%$6.00
- Bottle$6.00

White Wine by the Glass

Don Rodolfo, Pinot Grigio, Chile$12.00
Groth, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa$14.00
Ethereo, Albariño, Spain$14.00
Ferrari Carano, Chardonnay, Sonoma$14.00
Arinzano, Rose, Spain$14.00

Red Wine by the Glass

"Llama", Malbec, Argentina$12.00
Numanthia "Termes", Tempranillo, Spain$14.00
Trefethen "Eshcol", Red Blend, Napa$15.00
Eberle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$15.00
Angeline Pinor Noir, California$14.00
Red Sangria$12.00
- Glass$12.00

Sparkling by the Glass

Freixenet Carta Nevada, Cava, Spain$12.00
- 187ml$12.00
Segura Viudas, Cava, Spain$15.00
- 187ml$15.00

After Dinner

Iced Carrajillo$15.00
tequila reposado | liquor 43 | coffee liqueur | cream
Horchata Martini$15.00
spiced rum | horchata liqueur | kahlua | cream
La Noche Martini$15.00
vanilla vodka | coffee | kahlua | frangelico
Seasonal Rotating Martini$15.00

What 440 people are saying

Fresco Cocina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fresco Cocina delights with its "delicious food" and "great service." The ambiance is inviting, featuring a modern, airy design. Diners rave about the "amazing margaritas," guacamole, and inventive dishes like mole and carne asada. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and "friendly staff" make it a standout choice.

440 Reviews

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Melissa VIP
Las Vegas28 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You cannot beat this place for happy hour. Great specialty cocktails, great food and service. This time we discovered a second story patio that was so beautiful
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Melissa VIP
Las Vegas28 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taco Tuesday was a hit! Great service and fabulous birthday lunch
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Mandy
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated right away. The waiter was prompt and very friendly. We ordered and at serving were missing one plate. The staff heavily apologized and made it up with speedy service to bring that plate. They were incredibly sweet and accommodating. We plan to return when in the area. Their food is delicious.
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Ashley
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience dining at this establishment. The food was delicious, the restaurant was beautiful, and the service was speedy and friendly. Definitely recommend the brussels sprouts and the elote!
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Karin VIP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We needed a place to meet some people for brunch on Easter Sunday morning. This is a breezy Mexican place with a mix of the traditionals and a few more original plates, all of them moderately priced. Comfy seating, nice design and an airy feel to the dining room. They were kind about turning the music down (it already wasn't very loud) to make it easier to converse. Everyone loved their food. My salmon mole hash (which was not actually a hash, thank goodness; that would have been gross) with tiny potatoes was excellent and way more than I could eat. Yay! Very attentive and totally unobstrusive service.
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Sunil
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and great ambiance. The guacamole with hot tortilla chips was on point. The margaritas are delicious. Quality of the meat was great as well.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Been here 3 x and all 3 x the service was slowwwww and inattentive
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Linda VIP
San Diego176 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile now and finally got the chance. The decor is relaxing, comfortable seating, great colors. Our waiter was enthusiastic, friendly and attentive. Overall the food was tasty, good flavor but on the expensive side compared to what you get. We ordered the burria enchiladas, the flavor and sauce was good but there was a lack of meat inside. I opened one of the enchiladas (cut open along one side) and there was only three small shreds of beef, nothing more. The steak I ordered was very thin, looked like they took a piece of steak and sliced through horizontally to make it look like a full steak. Don’t get me wrong, the steak was flavorful with spices and was cooked the way I like it, just thought there would be more. The drinks are amazing with creative ingredients and flavors. I suppose I’d go back and maybe try other things.
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Steve
Orange County25 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service! Fantastic evening was had by all!
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Ed
Seattle7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great and the food was excellent! We've been here before and will return.
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FAQs

Fresco Cocina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (442) 333-9321.

Fresco Cocina is rated 4.5 stars by 440 OpenTable diners.

Fresco Cocina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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