Enjoyed my time at the El Carreton Mexican restaurant. Thr food was really good The place is nicely decorated and parking was easy

I came on a Friday night about 5:30 and was seated right away. I had the pleasure of having a very friendly and prompt waitress even when it got busier. I enjoyed the playata margarita and the chorri pollo. The margarita was made perfectly and displayed nicely. The food was so delicious and has to be the best guacamole salad I have ever eaten. It's definitely worth the visit and wait if there is one and I will surely be back! read more

El Carreton - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

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Tried this place for the first time and was very impressed. Recently I've not had good experiences with the quality of Mexican restaurants in the Lexington area, but El Carreton is an exception to that. They were very busy but we still received great service and the prices are very reasonable! read more

El Carreton - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

I love this Mexican restaurant! If I am in the area, this is my choice for Mexican! They have the best chips and salsa. The service is amazing every time, no matter what day of the week or time of day that you go. I always get the ACP or AC Texanas and it's always perfect. They have delicious shrimp and you are always given more than enough food. I really appreciate that their ACP plates come with the salad, sour cream, and pico de gallo. That is always nice to have as part of the dish rather than having to trade a side or pay extra. The prices are also very reasonable and comparable to other Mexican restaurants in the area. The decor in this place is fun as well. I recently brought a group with me to eat here and that was the first thing they pointed out. They loved the decor! read more

El Carreton - AC Texanas - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

Standard Mexican restaurant menu. The food was actually pretty good. Solid 4 stars for the food. Salsa, cheese dip and Chili Poblano all good. The chili poblano comes with either beef or chicken. I got the beef, and opted for 2 versus 1. That was a mistake. One chili poblano is large enough to feed a normal size guy, so 2 was way too much. Note, it doesn't come with beans or rice, just the chili poblano. This poblano also packs some heat, which was a surprise to me. The service was very good. The inside looks like any other Mexican restaurant. I have no problem recommended El Carreton. read more

We have eaten here often but the last two times have not been a good experience. our server was very slow. we waited close to 15 minutes before we were sat and we were first in line. 2 of us dining in. once seated the server acted as though we were an inconvenience to her. waited another 45 minutes for a Texans fajitas and nachos. requested a to go order and she tried to talk me out of getting it. Said it would take a long time As they were busy. There was definitely not enough help and no owner or manager in site. The kitchen burnt something (smelled like scorched beans) which made entire restaurant smell. This was in a Thursday evening around 6 pm. They definitely need more help. while we were there I heard several customers complaining about "wait time" for food. Suggestions offered: keep someone upfront to greet your customers and get them sat. Make sure you tell your servers to keep a decent attitude. And stop shredding your meat so small in your fajitas. my chicken was nothing but small shreds of rubber chicken. read more

I ordered take they Got my food wrong wouldn't give my money back watch out for the thieves, bad customer service beware of rudeness too.

The food is delicious, service is great...Alex is the best. They have the best margaritas anywhere. It is beautifully decorated. It's my favorite Mexican restaurant ever. read more

Food is very good, good price and the staff is super nice. Super cute restaurant. Nice alcoholic manure too. read more

Love all that I have tried! Fast service and friendly wait staff! Glad they are in Welcome!

El Carreton has potential and offers a calming atmosphere reminiscent of a classic family Mexican restaurant. Given that it's only been open for a week, some hiccups are understandable. The service was quite slow during our visit, but I'm hopeful this will improve with time. I ordered the quesadilla Hawaiiana, which was just okay, but the chori queso was quite good. My husband's carnitas street tacos were tasty and flavorful. Despite not being super impressed on our first visit, I'm willing to give El Carreton another try as they settle in and find their rhythm. read more

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New mexican spot opened right down the street and you best we were eager to give them a try! You can tell they are still getting in the groove as they are a new establishment but their Al pastor street tacos are the best I've had around. Each taco was bursting with flavors and they have the toppings on the side which was wonderful for some of our picky eaters. Also it is SUPER cute in there. The ambiance is so inviting, the staff are super friendly and we had a really great time. They have your basic Mexican food dishes from what I can tell but their Al Pastor tacos are hands down the best I've had! If you're craving tacos that leave you waiting for your next visit... this is the place Bravo guys! This may be a new spot for us read more

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Food and service is so much better! I really enjoyed their chicken and steak quesadilla. Their guacamole is yummy! read more

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I have been here a few times now and I'll be honest it just gets worse with every visit. Almost left before being seated this time. Only reason we stayed is because we love the waitress we ended up with (Liliana). The hostess needs to be given some etiquette training and learn how to be respectful. She refused to sit 6 families that had 4 or less people even though she had 5 open tables that would sit 6 people. No group of 5 or more ever came in. She made the others wait up to 10 minutes for someone else to leave. The staff seem to be intimidated by her as she fusses at them for trying to seat people. Even after we sat down, people she sat seemed to have an unpleasant expression. Not sure we will return after this visit. Food was better than usual on this visit. read more

I frequently get the Steak fajitas meal every week. The problem is there are more onions & peppers than steak. The food is good and I enjoy it alot. read more

This is a very authentic Mexican restaurant with cozy vibes. It's a very popular choice given its area and the food is amazing. I can't comment on the service because I usually order takeout but I love, love, love this restaurant. 10/10! read more

El Kerleys!!! Great addition to Welcome! Love the Acp, enchiladas, quesadillas, the whole nine yards!

Nice new Mexican restaurant in the Welcome/Lexington area. Prices are affordable especially their lunch menu, which is unbeatable anywhere else! We tried a few different dishes and everything was just as good as any other Mexican restaurant around. Service was attentive and kept check on our table. Building inside is well decorated with cultural items. Will definitely be going back to try more dishes! read more

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The only good food was the chips and salsa. Service was okay....not very friendly. Would not return. I've never left a Mexican restaurant hungry. read more

El Carreton - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

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We have been there three times. Their top-shelf margaritas are AMAZING!! Not too sweet, and not too tart!! The food was also very good. Two things...they need a better air conditioner. Tonight was borderline, miserable. And...I think they will outgrow their space in a very short time! We got there at 6:20pm on a Wednesday, and had to wait at least 20 minutes. Alex is a great server!! read more

I called in a dinner order for my family and first off, the person who took my order was very friendly and helpful. Between us, we ordered: Five Ranchero (variety) enchiladas Chile Relleno Shredded Beef Tacos Molcajete Paisa Quesadilla Texana Extra chips and salsa Picante (spicy!) salsa The food was ready when they said it would be. The portions were good. The prices were fair. Facility was nicely decorated and had great ambience. The ground beef was a little strange to me-like it was put in a blender or something to make it super small grind. But the flavor was well seasoned. Quesadilla was fantastic! Shredded Beef Tacos and the shredded beef enchiladas were also fantastic. Rice and beans, tortilla chips, salsas, and Molcajete were all very tasty. Chile Relleno was deconstructed and although not a typical Relleno (which translates -stuffed), it was delicious. I will be going back but I am not planning to order anything with the ground beef. read more

Stopped by tonight and I thought the food and service was amazing. The cheese dip, salsa, and the homemade hot sauce all stood out to me on how good they were. Give them a try for sure read more

Haven't eaten in but once and service was understandably fair for the new kinks, however food has always been great so far! read more

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Had a great lunch here. The chili relleno was yummy. The decor in the restaurant is very cool. We had wonderful service too.

Excellent food and a great selection on the menu. I've eaten there a couple times now and both times the service was excellent.

service was great food came out quick and food wasn't that expensive. overall great experience