My family and I have been eating here for quite some time now, and this place is the best consistency of any restaurant ever. First of all, the service is always stellar. We have never had a bad server, and they have come to recognize us and know what drinks, etc we want without having to ask. The food is always great. I have tried a wide variety of the menu, and haven't ever been disappointed. A lot of dishes are more authentic than what I find in the area, and I appreciate that. The drinks are great as well. House margaritas are just fine, but if you go with the premium (1800 is my choice), they are definitely worth the money. You will only need to order one. We have several other mexican restaurants that are closer to where we live, but we pass those by several times a month to eat here. read more

Had a great time here! The staff were able to sit us down right away and we were met with fresh chips and salsa. Ordered the strawberry margarita which wasn't too sweet nor too strong, I quite enjoyed it. I tried the carreta bowl with chicken and it was very filling. I ate a third before I was full. The chicken was good and came shredded. Also got the kids bean and cheese burrito which came with rice and in my opinion, was a big enough portion for an adult so be prepared to take some home! For one of few Mexican restaurants in town, it was very good and there was decent parking available. read more

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Our server was Olivia? (I think) she was so nice and we all got margaritas which were really good. The jalapeño one was surprisingly good if you like spice. Really good salsa and queso. My mom got the fiesta sampler which we had plenty of leftovers. The taquitos were really good! My dad and I shared the steak fajitas. My brother got the steak quesadilla. Overall this place was really good and we would all go back again! read more

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I used to love this place before I went vegetarian and the food was always so good. I recently came back with my family and ordered the veggie tacos, expecting fajita veggies or beans like most places do. Instead, they were filled with steamed broccoli and carrots? I was honestly really surprised and pretty disappointed. It just wasn't what I expected in a taco and I didn't enjoy it. My family still liked their food, and maybe some people would actually prefer broccoli and carrots, it just wasn't for me. I'd love to see a more traditional veggie option in the future because I really do want to keep coming back. read more

Seated quickly in a booth. Served chips and salsa shortly after sitting down. It only took a few minutes to receive our food. It came out hot and delicious. We had a wonderful experience read more

Premium margarita was orange juice flavored. Just not very appetizing. Our waitress spent a good part of the night holding the wall up while runners and bussers worked hard. Food - MEH. salsa watery and tastes like tomato sauce. Nothing spectacular. Fajitas overrun with chorizo so every piece of chicken and steak felt gritty. Guacamole was good- redeeming value. read more

The best Mexican Restaurant in Gardner. There food is great and the staff is courteous. I highly recommend this restaurant.

We had dinner after driving by the place several times. We had always wanted to try the place and finally did. The salsa and service were great and we both had the taco platter. I got crunchy tacos in ground beef and chicken, plus a soft taco that was shredded beef. Then my spouse got the ground beef cooked three ways , one soft, one crunchy and one fried. They were amazing and if you do nothing else, try the tacos, this is the first Mexican restaurant I have ever went that actually had tons of meat in the tacos. They usually are greasy ground beef or you have to dig for the meat. Nice atmosphere and great food, again try the tacos! We will definitely go back to this restaurant again!!! read more

Restaurant was busy so service was slow. Drinks and food took longer to arrive at the table but the server himself was nice. Food was incredible. Taco fell apart immediately but the beef was seasoned well, nothing negative to say about the enchiladas. Beans a bit soupy but they had a good flavor as did the rice. Cheese dip and margaritas were fantastic and will be a must when I go back. read more

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The restaurant is clean, casual and comfortable with Mexican ambience. The food is excellent! The service is friendly and efficient. read more

Went there when visiting the KC area. They had good food, nice atmosphere, and large margaritas.

Great food with a nice atmosphere. Service was outstanding on my first visit and everyone is very friendly. They know how to treat their customers. I had beef enchiladas, awesome. My family had chicken fajitas and they all said they were fantastic. Margaritas were my bueno. Excited to return. read more

I have never had a bad meal here. First off they still give free chips and salsa. The salsa has a great flavor with lots of cilantro. It is your typical decorated Mexican restaurant with many booths and tables that can be put together for larger parties. They have always been able to accommodate large parties. The staff provide quick friendly service. The drinks are what I would consider their superpower. The margaritas are top notch. No scrimping on the tequila. Plenty of parking. Enjoy!!!! read more

My son treated me to dinner and it was fantastic, great food, loved their chips and the white cheese dip with spinach was delicious!! I will be eating here again!! read more

Wonderful food and service is very quick. Family loves eating here. Good options for kids and very kid friendly.

Another good night at La Carreta tonight. Did not get a picture but I had the quesabirria tacos which was the special tonight. Food was good and I ended up staying almost 3 hours with a friend. I always enjoy La Carreta's atmosphere and is the best place in Gardner for relatively quick and good mexican food. read more

Came here after our daughters volleyball tournament and wanted leave a review because the staff and food was excellent! Our waiter did an excellent job, very sweet and kept our drinks filled. Our food came out quick and was wonderful. Really enjoyed this restaurant overall and will be back when we play here again. read more

Seated in a busted up corner booth, neglected by staff, food was terrible but never saw our server after we ordered to let him know. We were really looking forward to finding a Mexican food place with good reviews close to our new house but this was a big fat no from my whole family, read more

Cozy atmosphere with a great vibe, and the food was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The service was quick and attentive too. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

You cannot go wrong with this place, lunch prices are very reasonable and the dinner combos are great. They have fantastic service and food. I don't think I've ever had a bad experience here. read more

Love the servers we go in every Friday for dinner. Good food and good atmosphere. Highly recommend going at 5:30 or 6 any later and you should call ahead read more

Service was very slow after our initial drink order. Chili con queso was supposed to have veggies, onions, red and green pepper, jalapeños and garlic. We found none of those ingredients in the bowl of melted cheese they brought up the table. It had little flavor added to the cheese. Regular salsa tasted like tomato paste with some onion salt added to it. Had tacos el pastor which was actually pretty decent. Refried beans were bland, however. Can't tell you how long we waited to get a second drink, to order a to go order for someone stuck at home and to get our bill. I know we tried to flag our waiter down several times for it. Now once we got the bill, he was back really quickly to grab the credit card and bill. read more

The best Mexican food in the area. This place is always busy on the weekends. Lots of food for the price. The margaritas are really good as well. read more

You really can't screw up a decent Mexican place in this place is really a pretty cool Mexican place. Our in-laws that we were visiting had to make reservations because there were nine of us and the place isn't really that big or at least is it really set up to accommodate large parties. When we arrived at 7 our table was ready and I kid you not within 10 seconds of sitting down we had chips and salsa all over the place it was awesome. The salsa was a little mild but if you ask them to bring out the hot stuff they will and it'll set your face on fire. The server had a really good attitude and was pretty funny and accommodated the kids. He was a little slow with the beers but made up for in laughs. I ordered the Pollo Crema which was a little bit disappointing as I was expecting 6 to 8 oz of chicken and I got less than that. And you could choose your standard rice refried beans Etc as sides and all of the plates come out the temperature of the Sun so you have to be wary of that. My brother-in-law got fajitas and those sounded is good as they tasted yes I borrowed some of his fajita meat. It was medium-priced so you can imagine for a party of nine it was not a cheap night out but overall next time we go back to Olathe will stop and get some more of this. The only real reason for less than five stars is the place could use a deep cleaning the floors were a little greasy and the bathrooms were not in good order. read more

La Carreta - Kids. In a bar. - Mexican Near Me - Gardner, Kansas

Get the Empanadas, you won't regret it!!!! The Carne Asada Tacos are also spot on! Highly recommend!!!!

Hands down, best mexican restaurant around! I love the enchilada suizas and the chicken chimichanga. Oh, and the espinaca cheese dip is the BEST!!! read more

Pollo yucateco is my favorite dish!! Creamy sauce, mushrooms, poblanos ~~~ and it's always my dinner and lunch the next day!

Food was mediocre. Service was fair. Tortillas taste store bought. Beer was cold and blackberry margarita was good. read more

After a long day of volleyball our family was pleasantly surprised by this Mexican restaurant. We welcomed and told it would be a 10 minute wait. The restaurant was buzzing with laughter, from staff to guest people were enjoying the atmosphere. We were seated after just a couple minutes, but waited a long while before greeted by our server, so we ordered our meals at the first greeting along with our beverages. My two teenage girls shared the steak fajitas. They thought the serving was light on meat, compared to other restaurants. It was enough to feed them for one meal, but they are used to leftovers. My husband had the tamales and no complaints from him. He did have leftovers. I had the chef's special and it was the highlight of the dinner. Chicken, steak, bell peppers, jalapeños, onions and tomatoes stacked high on the plate, and smothered in queso. It was paired with corn tortillas, beans, and rice. Our two year old nibbled portions of all our plates. Over all we we impressed by the reasonable prices. read more

Very good. I am a Olathe Mi Ranchito fan but this very comparable.. This place is better because I don't have to travel

Second time I have been here and it is once again great. Espinaca dip was fantastic for an appetizer. The main course I had for lunch was the chicken fajita salad -- enough for 2 people. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked and overall the salad was amazing. I will be back. read more

La Carreta - Chicken fajita salad - Mexican Near Me - Gardner, Kansas

Best Mexican food in town! I love their tamales. Their service is second to none. Never a long wait to be seated and food is delivered in a respectable timeframe. read more

Good food, good waiters and waitresses, clean facility and reasonably priced. Love it!

The food is good and a lot to eat. I usually can .are 2 or 3 meals out of it. I have grown very sensitive to about even the mildest spice. But their special cheese dip is to die for. So I occasionally endulge. read more

Love this place. Great food and great staff. My family always loves going to La Carreta and enjoy the great food and staff. I recommend the Tres Amigos read more

Excellent service and food is above average. Lunch menu is very reasonably priced a good value.

Great food with a great atmosphere, I highly recommend! I have eaten here multiple times and have never been disappointed

Always good. Service is great. Food is always hot and on time. Quality is always top notch.

Decent food, service was not the best. My girlfriend has been going there since she was younger so she like it a lot. Overall a good spot for dinner now and again. read more

Great Food, great service , nice and friendly. I would recommend to everyone. We go at least once every 3 weeks. Prices are good and large plates. read more