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City in New Mexico, United States
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Carlsbad is a small city in New Mexico near the Texas border best known for the nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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Steaks, etc.; arguably the best restaurant in Carlsbad.
Unpretentious family-run diner providing tacos, enchiladas & other Mexican dishes. Latino owned business.
Owned by a two-time mayor of Carlsbad. Full service restaurant and bar with frequent live entertainment.
Breakfast included.
By plane
The nearest airport with full-service airline connections is in El Paso, Texas.
By car
US highways 285, 62 and 180 reach Carlsbad, the former being one of the main north-south routes through New Mexico and the other two (which share a common roadway in this area) passing through en…
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