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Welcome To El Jimador Restaurant

Looking for a sit down Mexican spot in Carlsbad that covers breakfast plates, hearty combo dinners, and ice cold margaritas under one roof? El Jimador Restaurant at 509 S Canal St, Carlsbad, NM 88220 is that kind of place easygoing, generous, and built around the flavors folks in the desert crave after a long day.

About El Jimador Restaurant

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great cocktails
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy-hour food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Locals
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Menu El Jimador Restaurant

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Breakfast
Chilaquiles 5,99 $
Chilaquiles And Steak 7,99 $
Chilaquiles, Steak And Eggs 8,99 $
Steak And Eggs 7,99 $
Grande Breakfast 6,99 $
El Jimador Omelette 7,99 $
Ham Omelette 7,99 $
Country Omelette 8,25 $
Chorizo Omelette 7,99 $
Steak Omelette 8,25 $
Pancakes Short Stack 3,75 $
Sides
Chorizo 1,99 $
Sausage 1,99 $
2 Eggs 1,99 $
Potatoes 1,99 $
Bacon 1,99 $
Ham 1,99 $
Hashbrowns 1,99 $
Barbeque 2,99 $
Lengua 2,99 $
Asado 2,99 $
Parrillada
Sea Food Fajitas 16,50 $
El Jimador Fajitas 15,99 $
Los Altos Parrillada 15,25 $
Parrillada 14,25 $
Mixed Fajitas 13,25 $
Nachos El Jimado 9,50 $
Marisco
Camarones A La Diabla 13,99 $
Camarones Enpanizados 13,49 $
Camarones A La Plancha 13,99 $
Coctel De Camaron 12,49 $
Caldo 7 Mares 13,99 $
Durango Special 12,99 $
Filete Tilapia A La Veracruz 11,99 $
Filete Tilapia A La Plancha 11,99 $
Caldo Pescado 12,49 $
Caldo Camaron 12,49 $
Caldo Combination 12,49 $
Platos De Ninos Childrens Plates
Cheese Enchilada 4,75 $
Beef Enchilada 4,75 $
Fajita Taco 4,75 $
Hamburger 4,75 $
Crispy Taco 4,75 $
Chicken Strips 4,75 $
Chicken Quesadilla 4,75 $
Ensaladas Salads
Grilled Chicken Salad 8,50 $
Grilled Shrimp Salad 10,50 $
Taco Salad 8,50 $
Postres Desserts
Flan 3,50 $
Fried Ice Cream 3,25 $
Pastel De Tres Leches 3,25 $
Churros 4,25 $
Sopapillas 3,25 $
Chimicheesecake 4,25 $
Cheesecake 3,25 $
Bebidas Beverages
Soft Drinks 2,25 $
Coffee 1,49 $
Iced Tea 1,99 $
Sodas Mexicanas 2,50 $
Hot Tea 1,49 $
Hot Chocolate 1,49 $
Milk 1,99 $
Orange Juice 1,99 $
Aguas Frescas 2,50 $
Micheladas 5,99 $
Wine 3,99 $
Margaritas 4,75 $
Favorites
Guacamole
To Go Chips And Salsa
Nachos Y Quesadillas
Beans & Cheese 6,99 $
Beans, Cheese, And Beef 7,25 $
Beans, Cheese, And Guacamole 7,99 $
Cheese Quesadillas 6,25 $
Meat Quesadillas 8,99 $
Shrimp Quesadillas 10,25 $
House Specials
Carne Asada 11,99 $
Carne Adobada 9,99 $
Carne Guisada 9,99 $
Plato Mexicano 8,99 $
Enchiladas Suizas 8,99 $
Bistec Ranchero 9,99 $
Caldo De Res 7,99 $
Carne A La Tampiquena 10,75 $
Enchiladas De Queso 7,99 $
Plato Tejas 9,99 $
Enchiladas Verdes 7,99 $
Menudo
Others
Agujas 11,50 $
Plato Guadalajara 10,99 $
Fajitas De Pollo 10,99 $
Flautas De Pollo 7,99 $
Carne Al Pastor 10,25 $
Mojara Frita 10,99 $
Carnitas 10,50 $
Tripitas 10,99 $
Tacos De Alambre 9,99 $
Mini Tacos 8,99 $
Pollo Palapa 10,99 $
Pollo Loco 10,99 $
New Steak Mexicano 14,99 $
New Steak Ranchero 14,99 $
New Steak & Shrimp 15,99 $

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Info El Jimador Restaurant

Where to find it how it runs

Set your map to South Canal and watch for the colorful frontage and busy parking lot. Many listings show a 7:00 AM 9:00 PM schedule through the week, which means you can drop in for huevos early or enchiladas after sunset. A quick call to the main line locks in the day’s hours and wait times, especially during peak dinner crush or on game nights. The room is casual with carved wooden chairs, bright accents, and TVs up high enough buzz to feel lively without drowning out conversation.

What lands on the table

El Jimador cooks from a broad Jalisco leaning playbook. You’ll spot carne asada, adobada, guisada, and combo plates that pair enchiladas with tacos or tamales. Green and red sauces show up in classics like enchiladas suizas or enchiladas verdes, and there’s a dependable Plato Mexicano for anyone who wants a little bit of everything. Seafood fans can lean into caldo de camaron or a fried fish plate, while lighter days call for taco salads or grilled shrimp over greens. Portions come in big, warm platters with rice, beans, and a soft stack of tortillas.

Popular dishes regulars talk about

  • #1 Carne Asada thin cut, flame kissed steak with charro beans, pico, and warm tortillas.

  • NEW Jimador Special grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp over rice with peppers and onions; tortillas on the side.

  • Enchiladas Suizas creamy, cheesy, and built for anyone who loves a mild green sauce.

  • Quesabirria tacos that stretchy cheese meets beef pull with a side of consommé for dipping.

  • Sopaipillas puffed, golden, and drizzled with honey; a sweet finish that never feels heavy.

Drinks extras

The bar plays along with the menu: margaritas in frosty goblets, micheladas for a savory sip, and a round of Mexican beer if you want to keep things simple. Chips and salsa land fast; ask for a second basket if your table runs through them early. If you like a little heat, the kitchen’s red salsa perks up carnitas and carne asada without overpowering the plate.

Breakfast angle

Morning regulars slide in for huevos rancheros, machaca con huevo, and breakfast burritos stuffed with potatoes and choice of meat. Coffee keeps refilling, and the line tends to move quickly even when crews show up before shifts. If you’re passing through on a weekend, go early and you’ll beat the rush.

The vibe

Think family friendly, server led, and easy to settle into. Staff move with purpose, refilling drinks, dropping extra tortillas, and checking in on spice levels. Tables flip steadily at lunch; dinner stretches a bit longer with combo plates, fajita skillets, and dessert orders. The crowd is a mix of locals, visiting park goers, and business travelers who found the spot from word of mouth. Call ahead takeout is common on busy nights, and the food travels well sopapillas even hold up if you box them vented.

Quick guide for first timers

Want a reliable lineup for a group of three or four?

  1. Share a queso fundido or guacamole to warm up the table.

  2. Order the Jimador Special to split steak, chicken, shrimp, peppers, onions, and rice.

  3. Add a carne asada plate or enchiladas suizas for contrast.

  4. Close with sopaipillas or tres leches and a fresh round of coffee or a final margarita.

Short wrap up

El Jimador Restaurant delivers Carlsbad a crowd pleasing mix of Jalisco comfort carne asada, sizzling platters, caldos, and sopaipillas served all day at 509 S Canal St with friendly service and easy prices.

Location El Jimador Restaurant

Location & Contact

Location :509 S Canal St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United States
Phone : +1 575-689-1687

Time Open

Monday
  • 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
  • 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
  • 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday
  • 7 AM–9 PM
Friday
  • 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday
  • 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday
  • 7 AM–9 PM

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El Jimador Restaurant

  • Address:: 509 S Canal St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United States
  • Phone: +1 575-689-1687
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