Taqueria La Carreta

This taqueria is a great spot along the Buford Highway for reasonably priced and delicious Mexican food. I really enjoyed my torta al pastor, plus the whole place felt very authentic!

Pros: The service was fine. Nothing bad, nothing special either. The Al pastor is DELICIOUS!! The flavor is immaculate. Cons: Quesadillas are overpriced and (clearly by the photos below) made incorrectly. They weren’t hot so the cheese wasn’t melted.. Plus the cook placed all the cheese at the front of it which causes for you to adjust it yourself. The carne asada itself tasted like nothing. No flavor , just fatty. It was a 2/5 experience for both me & my husband

La Carreta Mexican Grill & Taqueria, located in Northeast Plaza, provides an authentic Mexican food experience. The restaurant has expanded since my last visit (Pre-Pandemic) and now offers ample seating. Despite the bright red and green wall colors, it has a humble feel. Customer service was very good. The staff are friendly, helpful and provide suggestions. I Ordered Horchata, Caldo de Pollo (Chicken Soup), and the Quesabirrias. The horchata was good but I would have liked more cinnamon flavor. The soup contained bone-in chicken, potatoes, corn on the cob, and carrots. I appreciated the cilantro, onions, jalapeno, and limes on the side for a more interactive and individualized experience. The soup also came with piping hot corn or flour tortillas. There were also plenty of sauces to choose from to season the soup (red, green, Valentina, El Yucateco). Stylistically, I prefer not to have to remove bones from my soup but the soup was flavorful. I loved their quesabirrias. The flavorful beef birria, the melty oaxaca cheese, the crispy tortilla shell … what’s not to love? It was also tasty the day after (using my airfryer). La Carreta now has alcohol options, so I must come back for that alone. However, there are also numerous food items that look tasty, including their seafood options.

I wanna go back and try their other dishes. Place is simple, servers were nice. My fried said she had the best birria in this place, I don't have pictures though

The food was fresh and delicious. I got the shrimp tostada for lunch. I saw a lot of complaints about the service but I didn't experience that.

Great food and good value for money. Tacos are always good and steak fajita is amazing!

Great prices, great service, and great food. The chicken mole enchiladas were very good, packing a good level of spice. Definitely more on the authentic side as well.

Delicious good. The place is small so it might be crowded on peek hours. The chilaquiles are amazing, a little bit salty but just ask more sour cream and that makes the trick. I love these chilaquiles with steak and 2 eggs. It is a must when you missed this typical breakfast from Mexico.

very good, great service and yummy drinks.. the chips were fresh, the guac and & queso was on point!

Very hole in the wall ish .. but that doesn't make it bad at all. This is the kind of place that if you didn't know where it was you may not know how to get there or what it is. It's in a very large strip mall area so there's a lot of things already there. But this one is in a spot to where it has some seating outside so you can't miss it. They're going to be probably a lot of people sitting around on a nice day so just look for that lol. I sat at the bar so was greeted immediately But they do have seating areas by the bar and upstairs as well. So it may not look like it but this spot is actually pretty big and they have plenty of seats. The bar does not have a drink situation that you would expect. So don't go if you want to order a bunch of margaritas for your people. Like I said earlier, there is a bar, but the bar itself is not a fully stocked bar. Quesabirria - I thought that this was a really good pic, the reviews I read said that this was the go-to so I had to give it a shot. It came with a bowl of juice to dip the tacos in, not like a little cup, you got plenty! And it was very flavorful so that was good even though the tacos themselves already have some flavor to them. I smashed those three immediately! Chicken taco - chicken taco was kind of what you would expect. Had the cilantro had the onion, but it was good. It wasn't out of the box excitement, but it was a good flavor. Barbacoa taco - This is about the same as the chicken taco. Still good, but it was just a taco. Now to note, I don't know what it was, but it felt like some of the taco shells were a little tough to tear when you bent into it. Which was odd, but I eventually got over that but I just happen to notice that when I was trying to bite my tacos. Steak taco Tex mex - This tex mex taco was actually about the same or similar as the other two, it had stuff on it like lettuce, but the meat will similar. Thought it was good. It's what you would expect from an American taco. Not like a street taco you would get if you were abroad. Overall I like the spot. It's something away from a lot of hustle and bustle even though they're going to be a lot of people in this area just standing and sitting around.

La Carreta Mexican Grill & Taqueria, located in Northeast Plaza, provides an authentic Mexican food experience. The restaurant has expanded since my last visit (Pre-Pandemic) and now offers ample seating. Despite the bright red and green wall colors, it has a humble feel. Customer service was very good. The staff are friendly, helpful and provide suggestions. I Ordered Horchata, Caldo de Pollo (Chicken Soup), and the Quesabirrias. The horchata was good but I would have liked more cinnamon flavor. The soup contained bone-in chicken, potatoes, corn on the cob, and carrots. I appreciated the cilantro, onions, jalapeno, and limes on the side for a more interactive and individualized experience. The soup also came with piping hot corn or flour tortillas. There were also plenty of sauces to choose from to season the soup (red, green, Valentina, El Yucateco). Stylistically, I prefer not to have to remove bones from my soup but the soup was flavorful. I loved their quesabirrias. The flavorful beef birria, the melty oaxaca cheese, the crispy tortilla shell ... what's not to love? It was also tasty the day after (using my airfryer). La Carreta now has alcohol options, so I must come back for that alone. However, there are also numerous food items that look tasty, including their seafood options.

Bomb dot com quick tacos. Just like I like it. Cheap and LA Style. The salsa was bussin and it was simple and tasty.

Small hole in the wall place with fun festive Latin music playing. Fast, kind, and efficient service. Honestly, I don't need to write much because it was a fantastic experience. I got an order of the quesabirria tacos and one shrimp taco and one barbacoa taco. Everything was divine. Juicy, succulent, and full of flavor. It also comes with two salsas - a green salsa bottle and an orange salsa bottle. The orange salsa has a slight kick and the green salsa is nice and cuts through the fatty elements of the tacos. I couldn't ask for more in a taco spot and I loved every bite. Would come back here in a heartbeat!

Not worth the indigestion or the calories. Both the fajitas and the pechuga de pollo were completely tasteless, and both of really bad quality. This is supposed to be a "Mexican" place, how can you have such bad rice? They charge differently if you pay cash (4% less) than credit card; but they don't bring you back the exact change if you pay in cash.

I came here because they have good reviews and I wanted some tacos. This place is in a strip mall/shopping center. Plenty of parking but you have to get into the parking lot to see this venue. There is a farmer's market here. I came in and noticed they have outdoor seating under a structure and plenty of in door seating. I ordered at the bar and waited about 15 minutes for my order. They charge more for take out and using your credit card. I think 10% for take out and 4% for credit card. This is not a big deal to me so I still tipped on top of the extra charges. The birria tacos were great. I love how they put the menudo in a cup with a tight lid. The barbacoa tacos were filled with protein but could have used more seasoning. The hot sauces were too hot for comfort.

The food is not good. Normally the menudo I order has hominy- this establishments menudo was different. It's not the menudo I normally ask for. So I didn't want to pay for it. They insisted that was what i ordered and would have to pay. I do not recommend this place at all. The food- the service- the energy. Do not eat here. I wanted to leave no stars but I had to at least give a one star.

Run here don't walk. Let me tell you why! In a world where Tex-mex is considered authentic Mexican food, The food here is the real deal! And its absolutely delicious. There is live music and the energy is intoxicating. Everyone seem happy and engaging. There are tv's located throughout the restaurants playing soccer. The service was great. Our waitress made sure we were comfortable. She explained the menu and great detail. Was able to give some great recommendations and we weren't disappointed. I ordered the Camarones a la Diabla. I live for spicy food and this dish lacked no spice whatsoever. I loved that they were whole shrimp steamed to perfection and smothered in a spicy sauce. The shrimp does come with a salad, that's refreshing enough to cool your mouth down after such intense heat. I also ordered shrimp tacos that were so appetizing. The ceviche was by far the best thing I had from here. The shrimp were succulent and all the ingredients were fresh and it comes served on a tostada. My first time having it this way but going forward definitely my preferred way to eat it. Now I know must sound crazy but I do not recall their being a drink menu but they do have beer. But maybe it something I missed. There is more than enough parking being that this is located in a massive plaza.

We came here late night after getting back from a late flight. Nothing else was open and we were craving good Mexican. There were a few people in the building around 11:30pm when we arrived. They were just eating, hanging out drinking, and watching soccer on the TV. I placed a to go order at the cash register after perusing the menu for a few minutes. The food was ready in about 15 minutes and I requested my sauces and we were on our way home. About 25 minutes later, I was eating my carne asada burrito. It was still fresh and the one carne asada taco I had was good as well. The burrito was packed with everything, and the ratio for each ingredient was just right. This place also gives a discount if you pay in cash!

The Birria Tacos are Bussin!!! I would give 10 stars if I could! Drinkers beware there are NO MARGARITAS, but there is a bar if u want to wash your tacos down with some shots!!

Located off Buford hwy, in a shopping center facing the farmers market. Lots of tables out front for outdoor dining. I definitely recommend! The food was fresh and tasty. The staff was very nice and friendly. I will be back soon. I am glad I decided to pop in and give it a try. Awesome, little hole in the wall spot!! Grab some lunch here, you'll be glad!

Cockroaches on the wall next to our table. After seeing that, nothing tasted good. Service was okay and the chilaquiles not great.

Got three tacos con camarón late one night last week with my brother. The waitresses were attentive. The tacos themselves could have been more flavorful, but the red house sauce made up for it. I love spicy food and that sauce was definitely up there. I wish restaurants like this were open after hours on weekends, I'd definitely visit more!

Buen sabor precio rasonable y buena atención sigan improvisando para seguir atendiendo ala comunidad de Atlanta

We love a good birria moment, this spot was it. Ambiance is approachable and the location is near the food market so it's always a solid go to after grocery shopping.

Tried the quesobirria tacos. $12.95 for three. Watch out on your receipt, they include a 4% non cash upcharge on the total without even knowing how you intend to pay. Very good service. Used 2 tortillas per taco, but was a little smaller diameter than some shops. Taco was packed with meat and cheese. Greasier than it needed to be. Consumme was on the thin side lacking flavor. Tasted like a weak broth. Their salsa verde was great, and the orange house salsa was spicy enough to make your eyes water. Keep your eyes open in the parking lot if there late. Would dine there again. Noticed a whole tilapia mojarra frita for about the same price.

It was a little bit later at night and they stay open til one and I love tacos so this was perfect for me. I couldn't figure out which door was open, they had to tell me twice, but I finally got in. I placed my order to go and they were really nice and really fast. I ordered three carne asada tacos and rice and beans. Let me tell you, for for a place I wouldn't have expected in Atlanta, these tacos tasted like Texas! The carne asada was cooked perfectly and they added limes and a roasted pepper along with a green sauce and another sauce that I didn't try, but the green sauce was amazing. The rice and beans were kind of disappointing. The beans were OK, but the rice was like an average white rice, I would've loved a little more flavor in it, but I mix it with the beans and it was pretty OK. For the three tacos and rice and beans it was a little over $16 which is a little more than I pay in Texas for the same meal, but it was pretty good and I was super full. They have a nice bar and it's a pretty big restaurant. For being in Atlanta, it was super authentic Mexican food. I would recommend.

Great place, food is good but service has dropped. Opening a new side to the restaurant has made for long times. I've noticed that now I have more errors like not receiving sauce in my bag. Hopefully they will improve.

Greta spot for authentic mexican. One of the few places around that has several seafood options

It's been a while since I have been here. The food is amazing as always. FRESH FRESH FRESH!!! One of the many things I love about the food here is that the food is always fresh!! Service is always excellent and the have a wide variety of options available for everyone's taste. Food is truly authentic, it's almost like taking a trip to Mexico without ever leaving home!

I just left the farmer market and was looking for a restaurant to stop at to get something to eat before heading across town. I was in the mood for Mexican food so I decided to stop by Tequeria La Carreta. The restaurant is located within the shopping complex of City Farmers Market, just next to the nail salon and hair salon. Upon entering the restaurant I noticed the space is limited but there is plenty of seating as well as a bar. There was no hostess up front so I saw an open table and decided to sit down so I could view the menu. After about 5 mins in I noticed no one was coming to my table to greet me or take my order so I decided to order at the bar. While waiting for my food no one spoke to me or cracked a smile in my direction, and there were 4 servers standing behind the bar. As a customer I felt really unappreciated. When my food was ready I tipped my server for taking my order then I left. I ordered a burrito which was really good might I add. The burrito comes with 2 sauces: spicy and verde. I was a bit disappointed when I noticed the meal did not come with chips & salsa. I'm not sure if I will go back to compare my experience.

This is place located in the same lot as Panahar (On Buford Hihway). We went on a Sunday for Lunch. We ordered Chicken Soup, Chicken Fajita, 3 pieces of Taco, Chicken Flautas and for beverages we ordered Michelada. Michelada was nothing special, very standard. Coming to the food, at beginning we ordered 2 pieces of chicken taco, but it was so good, we ended up ordering one more. One chicken taco costs 2$, though it is pricey compared to other similar Mexican places, the quality compensates for it. Tacos come with onion cilantro and grilled jalapenos. They put plenty of meat in the taco too. Great, loved it. Chicken soup was hearty and flavorful, loads chicken and steamed vegetables like potato and carrots. Chicken Fajitas were very standard. But the rice needs special mention. This rice is completely different from the rice you will get at other Mexican Taqueria style places. They fry the rice in butter with vegetables. We ended up asking for extra plate of rice, it was that good. Flautas were also very standard, nothing special. But they served a consume as side to dip the Flautas, that was really nice. I have not come across that before. Our server took great care of us. Very good service. Overall great experience. Surely coming back.

Man Imma need to give this place 4 solid stars. Went here with the boy, no seats inside except for 2 at the "bar" so we sat there to eat. There is seating outside but didn't feel like it that day. Started off with a michelada. Nice and refreshing. Boy had the chicken burrito. Good size, boy is small so he didn't finish. Of course I had to sample. Nice flavor and good selection of innards--rice, beans, etc. I had the tacos al pastor as an app. Thought it was good as well. Nice seasoning, corn tortillas were flavorful and held together well. Standard toppings. Also got the shrimp a la diabla. Man this was good. Thick spicy sauce, mixed well with the rice and a salad. Ample amount of shrimp, 10+ and not overcooked at all. Bonus was the fries, some of the best I have had. So crispy on the outside, good seasoning, nice fluffy inside. Better than Arby's curly fries! Staff was friendly. Lady serving us fluently bilingual so no issues. They have El Yucateco hot sauce in the bottles but also a trio of I'm guessing house made sauces in a holder available. Price certainly ain't cheap but for the quality and quantity, this place is legit. I had no problems with the flavor or salt level. Will definitely be back for the fries and to try more stuff. The Q2/P (quality/quantity to price) ratio gives this 4 solid stars. If the other food is as on point, might need to raise it next time.

This makes 9 5star rates in a row. Excellent $2 tacos. Not the little street snack size either. Stuffed with meat. The Carnitas was like I never had before! The highest quality cut and most wholesome meat I have ever gotten in a pork taco! Delicious with the best crispy edges anywhere. I often order xtra crispy Carnitas. Not this place. Homemade salsas/sauces and arroz con frijoles are great.

I'm currently visiting a series of food places that have been on my bookmark list for a long time, with most of these being on that list for as much as 3-5 years. This one falls on the lower end, and has probably been on there for about 3 years. This place has very authentic Mexican food, and as a whole, it's a solid spot. It's on the smaller side, and only other people in there besides a few of my friends were Hispanic. You do get free chips and salsa, and the chips are on the thicker side, which isn't my favorite (I adore thin and crispy, but that's just me!), but the salsa was soooo good. I kept trying to get myself to stop, but I just... couldn't. Since we were waiting for another person for a little while, we ended up eating all of the chips and we had to expressly request more after being empty for about 5 minutes. There were 4 of us and one chip basket, so it's not like I was munching down on the whole thing myself. I also had request water constantly because it completely emptied out, and the restaurant really only had two other tables, so it wasn't terribly busy. So the service wasn't terribly attentive, but I don't think it was awful, either. THE VERDICT: I ordered 3 tacos, and my meal in total was under $7. The tacos here are good. Cheap, flavorful, and well-seasoned. They came with lime wedges and what I think were slices of radish. Great ratios of meat-to-tortilla, too. So I'd say if you're in the area, it's definitely worth a visit, but I've had comparably good authentic Mexican food closer to me, so I wouldn't make this further trip when I have closer options.

In my opinion restaurants are about the experience/ambiance, food or hopefully both. You won't find the experience or ambiance at La Carreta, but you'll definitely good Mexican food. It took me 10 years and multiple failed attempts (Ehem, Nuevo Laredo), but finally found a place with damn good Mexican in Atlanta. My go to are the Mole Enchiladas, made with white meat shredded chicken and nice and spicy mole sauce. It comes with a side of salad and some amazing rice, not the typical "Mexican rice," you get at most places, but more like arroz Con fideos minus the fideos. Their tacos are authentic street style tacos, they're quite amazing too. I haven't tried any other dishes yet, but most definitely will. Great place!

The food here is nothing short of amazing. I ordered chicken and steak tacos. They were astonishing. However, there's a lack of hospitality here. The women waitresses were staring at me walking up to the counter and basically ignored my existence when I wanted to place my order. NEWSFLASH! I am a patron looking to spend my money. I'm not looking to take your work spouse or whatever you'd like to label them. I was politely helped by a man to whom appeared to be the General manager.

A truly authentic Mexican restaurant in the middle North East Atlanta. Complete with a bar, crying kids and awesome food. I've been here right after they opened, and had to come back. Seriously, your palate will be satisfied, your appetite will be served some of the best food in Hotlanta.

How I judge a good Mexican place is by their chips and salsa. From the minute we got that, we knew we were in for a treat. Amazing chips and amazing salsa - dare I say the BEST salsa in Atlanta! We ordered tacos (chicken, steak and shrimp) to try it all and then shrimp nachos which was a mountain of goodness! Really chill, low key and good food. Perfect place to drop in on!

Great find for delicious authentic Mexican food. Wish I would have known it was here sooner. :)

I will say something shocking.... I am mexican... LOL ... And one of the things I miss the most from my country is my family and food, food with that authentic flavor, not tex-mex, not mex-mex, but real mexican street food.... Well this is it, found my little Mexico in the heart of Atlanta! I can't believe nobody has rated this place yet... Yes, it's not a fancy restaurant; however, you will first fall in love with the aroma of warm, delicious authentic mexican street food or "antojitos". Later, you fall in love with the menu, I obviously wanted to order everything there!... Lastly, when your food arrives, it's like.... "Am I in Mexico?" .... The cherry on top is that they have very friendly staff and fast service, perfect for my 1 hour lunch. Did I say authentic yet? I mean... I have not tried anything better than this in the almost 16 years living in Atlanta. Of course I'm being silly...people that are in love act silly, and I'm in love.... with La Carreta... (heart)

Had the Chicharrón: rice and refried beans were bland. The chips and salsa were fresh made to order and the chips were crispy and tasty. Salsa was tasty with some heat. We ordered guacamole and it was fresh but bland. My friends ordered chicken enchiladas and said they too were on the boring side. I'm not a Spanish speaker and in reading the menu there are brief English descriptions on the menu. The description of the Chicharrón reads "marinated pork". However, the definition of Chicharrón (which I did not look up until after my food arrived) is "pork belly or pork rinds". Needless to say, I did not get what I expected based on their menu description so was pretty disappointed. I find the 9 five star reviews prior to be highly suspect based on our exp

Excellent! I had the chicken fajitas. Lots of food and good. The rice and beans were fantastic. Nothing vegetarian but they made my wife vegetarian verde enchiladas and they too were great. Friendly, fast service. Can't wait to go back.

This was great! We went here for a quick dinner before watching a movie at the NCG theater in the same complex. I got the tacos (Barbacoa was the best I ordered) and we also got chicken enchiladas. We'd order both again. The food was served quickly and was very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

They've got some solid taco offerings, and their fresh hot salsas are on point too (but you have to ask for them--chile de arbol, salsa verde). Personally, my favorites are the al pastor and carnitas, but at $2 a piece, you can sample them all for a reasonable price.

I was so geeked to try this place after reading all of the positive Yelp reviews, but had a terrible experience there. I walked in and stood at the counter for 10 minutes. No one acknowledged my presence or asked if there was something they could help me with. Literally, the waitresses walked around me to help other customers. I am unsure if I was just supposed to sit at a table and then ask for my food to go, but I just felt they were so rude for not informing me of procedure. I won't be back.

the worst customer service, I asked for food and the food is was not what I wanted; and the lady who attended me said I had to pay for something that I never eat and that I'm started to feel uncomfortable, I do not recommend this place and is too expensive food; and when you living the place; the clothes it smells very but

Been tempted to try tacos here finally did. Amazing tacos I had the azada, chorizo , and the chicharrón en salsa verde taco. My favorite was the chicharrón en salsa verde, great flavor. The azada was good as well and the chorizo was great. Served with radishes and a grilled jalapeño on the side and a red and a green sauce that spices up the flavor. Had dinner last night going back here for lunch today .

The food is always fresh and super delicious. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go. I highly recommend the enchiladas and pozole and tacos, yum!

Likely my favorite taco of all time. I tried a few others out on Buford Hwy but consider La Carreta my go-to. I've never ordered anything but the tacos, so I can't speak on other menu items. Very authentic tasting tacos. It's a HUGE pet peeve of mine to go to a Mexican restaurant and order a taco to get ground beef, lettuce, and cheddar cheese, luckily none of those here. I like the carne asada, pastor, and carnitas the most. Really can't recommend more for an authentic taco.

Really fantastic, authentic Mexican. Our waitress didn't speak much English but worked hard to understand us. The burritos were huge and delicious! The tacos were traditional and incredibly flavorful. Quesadillas we're amazing. The rice was traditional Mexican rice and was light but tasty. This place is a hidden gem! We were the only Americans in there!

Went here for dinner with my family. I thought the food was kind of bland. I had a chicken, beef and a shrimp taco and the flavors weren't there. I just added a lot of hot sauce to help. Also had the chicken fajitas and that was much better in flavor.

Solid Mexican joint. Casual, no frills but good food. Salsa is yummy and different from the norm. Chips aren't as fresh or thin as I like but fine. Awkward moment coming in without a clear direction of where to go or should we seat ourselves. Table not clean but server was attentive and kind. No cheese dip but I don't need it. 6.99 burrito a la carte 2.00 tacos with up-charge for steak Outdoor and indoor seating options. Plenty of parking.

This restaurant is a gem!!! A small carreta tucked away in a strip mall, but the food is home-cooked traditional Mexican recipes served by a friendly staff who spoil you with attention. The owner, Christian, is hands-on, serving entrees and working the bar. La carreta is a casual fun dining experience not to be missed. Try the micheladas- which are better than those you get in Mexico.

Incredible restaurant! The steak tacos were my favorite. The pico is very good as well. Great local find, and great price! (The one thing I would change: the horchata was way too sweet!)

Recently saw this New Mexican restaurant on Buford near my girlfriends place and figured I'd give it a shot. It's located on a strip mall behind the pollo campero and Taco Bell. The inside is simple but charming, and the service decent. The food, however was amazing l. I had the carne Asada and one taco lengua. The taco lengua was one of the best I've had on the Buford strip. Will definitely be back to try some of the seafood options.

I love love love this place. I get the same thing every time Carne Asada (steak) tacos. So perfect and authentic... you can't go wrong

My friend and coworker brought me here raving about the place and now I see why. Fantastic food, fantastic service and best flan ever!! The food was incredibly fresh and very tasty. I am glad I now have a new choice for great Mexican food here in Atlanta.