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: 4.6

4.6

417 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 10:30–21:30 Sun 10:30–21:00
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
Area
Carlsbad
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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 - 15:00 - 18:00,Mon - 15:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 18:00,Wed - Fri - 15:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 18:00,Sat - 15:00 - 18:00
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 - 20:30
Join us all day for Taco Tuesday at Fresco Cocina! $5 tacos and $6 draft beer.

Popular dishes

Casa MargaritaUS$13.00
tequila blanco with our house-made mix skinny
Una MasUS$15.00
gin | mango | basil | cucumber | agave
Guava MojitoUS$14.00
white rum | guava | mint | lime | soda
Chile MangoUS$15.00
serrano infused tequila | mango | lime | agave
Good VibesUS$14.00
tequila blanco | grapefruit | orgeat | lemon | aperol
Tequila SourUS$15.00
reposado tequila | aztec chocolate bitters | egg white simple
Eve's Mai TaiUS$15.00
white rum | orgeat | lime | curacao | dark rum float
Koko BeachUS$14.00
white rum | coconut | lime | strawberry | pineapple
Old FashionedUS$15.00
bourbon | bitters | simple | orange peel

Draft

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

White Wine by the Glass

Don Rodolfo, Pinot Grigio, ChileUS$12.00
Groth, Sauvignon Blanc, NapaUS$14.00
Ethereo, Albariño, SpainUS$14.00
Ferrari Carano, Chardonnay, SonomaUS$14.00
Arinzano, Rose, SpainUS$14.00

Red Wine by the Glass

"Llama", Malbec, ArgentinaUS$12.00
Numanthia "Termes", Tempranillo, SpainUS$14.00
Trefethen "Eshcol", Red Blend, NapaUS$15.00
Eberle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso RoblesUS$15.00
Angeline Pinor Noir, CaliforniaUS$14.00
Red SangriaUS$12.00
- GlassUS$12.00

Sparkling by the Glass

Freixenet Carta Nevada, Cava, SpainUS$12.00
- 187mlUS$12.00
Segura Viudas, Cava, SpainUS$15.00
- 187mlUS$15.00

After Dinner

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

What 417 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Good for groups
North San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

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Fresco Cocina delights with "amazing" food and a lively atmosphere. Diners rave about their "exceptional" sea bass risotto and "stellar" cocktails. The service is often praised, with standout servers enhancing the experience. While some mention slow service, the overall ambiance and "fabulous" Mexican fusion menu make it a popular choice.

417 Reviews

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Jeffery
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Busy valentine’s night at Fresco Cocina but as always an immensely satisfying experience. Highly recommend!
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JAMIE
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Was not a great experience. Took nearly an hour to get our entrees after our starters and only after I had to go and ask. When the entrees did arrive we were informed one of them was unavailable so a member of our party had to order something else and wait again while everyone else was eating. Clealry a rough night for service and tainted the whole experience.
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Laura
VIP
San Diego
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous restaurant! The food was inventive and delicious! The service was friendly, professional and ‘chill’’ . Best ever and we are recommending it to friends and will be back for sure!
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Ed
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was very personable and attentive and knowledgeable. Tomorrow is my wife's birthday, and it just so happened that one of the waitresses is having a birthday tomorrow, Feb 10th, the same day. They brought us a churro ice cream treat with a lighted candle. Our first time here, definitely will come again. Food was delicious, atmosphere very relaxing.
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Brad
VIP
Hawaii
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was Matt. The guy is so passionate and his energy is off the charts! Apparently they just got a new menu, focusing on Mexican food. The blue chips and guacamole were excellent, and the salsa was like something I had never had before which I really enjoyed. My daughter got the enchiladas suizas and I got the short rib dish. Both were really good. Great margaritas too!
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Kay
VIP
Minneapolis
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Bad. Never again. Terrible service Barely ok expensive food Soooo loud We could not get our server to help us once the food was delivered after waiting 40 minutes while all the staff was huddled and visiting.
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Robin
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can't express what a great dinner we had last night. All 7 of us raved about our meals. Thank you to the staff, especially Laura and Lorenzo, for a wonderful family birthday dinner for our son. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Finally I want to say how extremely grateful I am for Laura, who found my purse on the back of my chair after we had left. Upon picking it up today, I felt such a huge relief knowing that the staff at Fresco Cocina is so kind, thoughtful, and helpful.
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Janis
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible. Three of us dined ordering 3 different meals and all were exceptional. The sea bass risotto was the best! Great ambience and service. Mango chili margarita I would highly recommend
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Frank J
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Michael, was excellent , knowledgeable and informative. He answered all our questions dealing with food allergies and recommended item alternatives. He was attentive but not intrusive. His service enhanced our dining experience.
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Nicole
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our experience! The staff was friendly and attentive, food was amazing! Can’t wait to go back!
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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 4.6 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.