Asada at Nómada. | Kimberly Motos This North County coastal village stretching 39 square miles is steadily building its reputation as a dining destination, boasting a mix of establishments that includes a Michelin-starred restaurant and family-friendly, low-key spots. With many notable rest aurants looking to Carlsbad for expansion, State Street and La Costa have become hubs for dining — where visitors and locals can dive into French, Mexican, Thai, and Japanese cuisine and find pizzerias, bakeries, butcheries, and more that are worth a visit. This update adds hot new Alta California restaurant Nómada; Beach Plum Kitchen leaves the list for now. ...read more read less