Happy' Restaurant

We ordered two enchilada dinners from Happy's last nite since we were on the south side of town anyway. When my wife picked it up, there was only one dinner. The cost of that one plate was $9.66. She decided that due to the cost of just one dinner, we could just split the plate because we didn't want to pay another $9.66 for the 2nd plate. Got it home and found one measly corn tortilla with about a tablespoon of meat on it and a blob of greasy spanish rice and another blob of refried beans. For the price of that one meal, we could have had a DECENT enchilada plate from any mexican restaurant in town for a whole lot less than what we paid. Happy's lost two customers last night. We will never go back!

Unhappy Customer wrote:

We ordered two enchilada dinners from Happy's last nite since we were on the south side of town anyway. When my wife picked it up, there was only one dinner. The cost of that one plate was $9.66. She decided that due to the cost of just one dinner, we could just split the plate because we didn't want to pay another $9.66 for the 2nd plate. Got it home and found one measly corn tortilla with about a tablespoon of meat on it and a blob of greasy spanish rice and another blob of refried beans. For the price of that one meal, we could have had a DECENT enchilada plate from any mexican restaurant in town for a whole lot less than what we paid. Happy's lost two customers last night. We will never go back!

did you leave a tip?

It was take-out. No tip required.

Unhappy Customer wrote:

We ordered two enchilada dinners from Happy's last nite since we were on the south side of town anyway. When my wife picked it up, there was only one dinner. The cost of that one plate was $9.66. She decided that due to the cost of just one dinner, we could just split the plate because we didn't want to pay another $9.66 for the 2nd plate. Got it home and found one measly corn tortilla with about a tablespoon of meat on it and a blob of greasy spanish rice and another blob of refried beans. For the price of that one meal, we could have had a DECENT enchilada plate from any mexican restaurant in town for a whole lot less than what we paid. Happy's lost two customers last night. We will never go back!

no offense, but happys is not a mexican food restuarant. mainly burgers and breakfast.

ted bundy wrote:

<quoted text>no offense, but happys is not a mexican food restuarant. mainly furburgers, bearded clams and breakfast.

no how would you know

We stopped eating there years ago - nasty, smelled like wet dogs and piss! Filthy eatery, I heard that dogs lick the silverware clean. And weird clown figures looking at you while you wonder at the moving pepper on your aborted egg!

I go to Happy's all the time. Have had that same enchilada plate on 2 occasions. Its actually made with 2 tortillas just like any mex. restaurant Ive been to here. It was also quite good. Just like any restaurant in town it depends on which cook u get.You want to complain about food try Lucy's!!

dragonladysrealm wrote:

I go to Happy's all the time. Have had that same enchilada plate on 2 occasions. Its actually made with 2 tortillas just like any mex. restaurant Ive been to here. It was also quite good. Just like any restaurant in town it depends on which cook u get.You want to complain about food try Lucy's!!

Haven't done Lucy's in over 25 years. And sorry, there was only 1 corn tortilla, not 2. I lifted it up to see if there was another one under it and there wasn't. It wasn't worth $3 let alone the $9.66 that we had to pay for it. I can get a great enchilada plate at Rojas for $7.99 and have some leftover to take home for another meal. That's where we'll go next time.

First thing, you went to Happy's and ordered Mex food. You go there for the burgers, chix strips, beer battered fries. Not mexican food. Like you said from now on go to Rojas for mexican food. If you want a good burger then Happy's. And like they said it all depends on the cook, which is disappointing but true. It used to be pretty grungy but now I would say that it isnt too bad cleanliness wise. I know the health inspector for Carlsbad and he tells me which restaurants to stay away from and Happy's isnt one of them.

Caveman4Life wrote:

First thing, you went to Happy's and ordered Mex food. You go there for the burgers, chix strips, beer battered fries. Not mexican food. Like you said from now on go to Rojas for mexican food. If you want a good burger then Happy's. And like they said it all depends on the cook, which is disappointing but true. It used to be pretty grungy but now I would say that it isnt too bad cleanliness wise. I know the health inspector for Carlsbad and he tells me which restaurants to stay away from and Happy's isnt one of them.

Thanks, but we'll stick to Becky's for good burgers and chicken strips and onion rings.
We won't be going back to Happy's.

Caveman4Life wrote:

First thing, you went to Happy's and ordered Mex food. You go there for the burgers, chix strips, beer battered fries. Not mexican food. Like you said from now on go to Rojas for mexican food. If you want a good burger then Happy's. And like they said it all depends on the cook, which is disappointing but true. It used to be pretty grungy but now I would say that it isnt too bad cleanliness wise. I know the health inspector for Carlsbad and he tells me which restaurants to stay away from and Happy's isnt one of them.

First and last thing idiot the enchiladas were on the menu.

jessie wrote:

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First and last thing idiot the enchiladas were on the menu.

So if they were serving a plate full of warm moist dog crap you would order it just because it is on the menu? YES YOU WOULD!!! That is why there are specialty restaurants! You want GOOD mexican food go to a mexican restaurant not to a burger joint. If I went to an Italian retaurant i wouldnt expect them to have great Kung Pao Chix. Why would you ask? BECAUSE it is an Italian restaurant!

Caveman4Life wrote:

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So if they were serving a plate full of warm moist dog crap you would order it just because it is on the menu? YES YOU WOULD!!! That is why there are specialty restaurants! You want GOOD mexican food go to a mexican restaurant not to a burger joint. If I went to an Italian retaurant i wouldnt expect them to have great Kung Pao Chix. Why would you ask? BECAUSE it is an Italian restaurant!

We get enchilada plates frequently from Sno-To-Go which is definitely not a mexican restaurant, but they make a decent enchilada plate. Also, Dari Lea makes the best tacos in town. Again, not known as a mexican restaurant. The sorriest mexican food I've ever eaten was from the Cortez, a mexican restaurant. A restaurant does not have to be a speciality restaurant to make decent ethnic food.

Unhappy Customer wrote:

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We get enchilada plates frequently from Sno-To-Go which is definitely not a mexican restaurant, but they make a decent enchilada plate. Also, Dari Lea makes the best tacos in town. Again, not known as a mexican restaurant. The sorriest mexican food I've ever eaten was from the Cortez, a mexican restaurant. A restaurant does not have to be a speciality restaurant to make decent ethnic food.

No no it doesnt. Yes sno to go is good all the way around. So is calloways. Dari lea has the worst tacos ever. Their taco meat is like watered down cat food. I honestly do not think Carlsbad has any great mexican food restaurants. Rojas is good but not great. Everyone knows that Cortez is horrible. My point is that Happy's is a burger joint not known for anything mexican. IF Carlsbad needs a new restaurant it needs a Mexican restaurant that we as a town can be proud of. People out of town always ask me, " Where is the best mexican food in town?" I always say, " My kitchen!" I honestly cannot recommend one to anybody and feel wholeheartedly that they are going to get great mexican food.

Caveman4Life wrote:

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So if they were serving a plate full of warm moist dog crap you would order it just because it is on the menu? YES YOU WOULD!!! That is why there are specialty restaurants! You want GOOD mexican food go to a mexican restaurant not to a burger joint. If I went to an Italian retaurant i wouldnt expect them to have great Kung Pao Chix. Why would you ask? BECAUSE it is an Italian restaurant!

News flash!!

Excellent Mexican food is available in Carlsbad at the Stevens!

Excellent Italian is available at the Trinity, a Steakhouse.

Excellent burgers are available at the Red Chimney.

Excellent Mexican is available at Danny's.

The fact is folks, if it's on the menu, they should know how to prepare it. Happy's SUUUUUXXXXXX! They have a FILTHY place, filthy food handling practices and they're in an old Stuckey's ferfuxsake!!

ANYPLACE is better than Happy's in Carlsbad!!

YES I do agree with you foodish the best food is at the Trinity and the Stock Exchange but its alittle costly... But as far as Mexican food everyone in C-bad Sux exept Danny's it is so good..Linda's restraunt on Mermod has some pretty good mexican food depending on what you order I would not suggest the tacos not to good.. Steven's food I hope it had gotten better I've ate there several times and it Sux.. well I like to eat at Danny's, IHOP,Red chimney and Bambo Gardens..
as far as restraunt go..

Foodish wrote:

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News flash!!
Excellent Mexican food is available in Carlsbad at the Stevens!
Excellent Italian is available at the Trinity, a Steakhouse.
Excellent burgers are available at the Red Chimney.
Excellent Mexican is available at Danny's.
The fact is folks, if it's on the menu, they should know how to prepare it. Happy's SUUUUUXXXXXX! They have a FILTHY place, filthy food handling practices and they're in an old Stuckey's ferfuxsake!!
ANYPLACE is better than Happy's in Carlsbad!!

it is FILTHY (no kidding) and the owner does not pay her bills either

bettybooper wrote:

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it is FILTHY (no kidding) and the owner does not pay her bills either

Dunn
The cook at Happy's used to be some Retarded Midget, that buys and sells cars and stuff on Let's Trade Even all the time. Dunno if he is still there, but sounds like it. A real nasty dude from Loving and I think his dad's name was Glenn. If he is still there, that explains why the food really suxx! At one time when they first opened the food was excellent, but they have been on a downhill slope for years! Should change the name from Happy's to Road Kill Cafe or Garbage Unlimited if you ask me!

sir bundy wrote:

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The cook at Happy's used to be some Retarded Midget, that buys and sells cars and stuff on Let's Trade Even all the time. Dunno if he is still there, but sounds like it. A real nasty dude from Loving and I think his dad's name was Glenn. If he is still there, that explains why the food really suxx! At one time when they first opened the food was excellent, but they have been on a downhill slope for years! Should change the name from Happy's to Road Kill Cafe or Garbage Unlimited if you ask me!

you should also do a name change PUNK! the real bundy is from carlsbad...ya aint foolin nobody, just makin yerself look dumber than ya are...if thats possible, PUNK!

jessie wrote:

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First and last thing idiot the enchiladas were on the menu.

ok