I give it 3 stars because the food is always pretty darn good and comes out pretty quickly. And NORMALLY the service is great. But the last 2 times we have been here thee service has been very poor. We waited over 10 mins for someone to even come acknowledge we were there and take drink orders. Then they charged us for 2 alcoholic drinks we didn't even order. It was kind of a mess last one we were in there. (5/19/2019) read more

My wife and I love this place and its almost become a weekly affair for us. When we go outta town and have sub-par food, we can't wait to get home and come back to La Caretta. The food is great. The menu isn't necessarily the most amazing variety, because its very simple. I typically order 1 of 3 dishes on a pretty consistent basis and its always good! The dishes are great portions and they are usually accommodating to give you the lunch portion during dinner time. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and they always recognize us. Never had bad service, ever. The Espinaca Cheese dip is a must. Their chips are always fresh and never-ending. Probably the best Mexican food in the Kansas City area, for the price, you just can't beat it. Being that its so close to home, makes it even better. read more

The service was terrible. We waited an hour when there were tables that were available. I was sick for 3 days after eating the food. The manager was less than customer friendly. We will NEVER go back and we strongly encourage our friends to choose another restaurant. read more

Top notch food. We normally ear in and have a great experience. I've received the wrong food once, I didn't know until I took a bite, it was still very good. Overall... great food, friendly staff and a good price read more

Really liked this place the first time I visited. Then I visited a second time. I begged to go here, promising my aunts would like it. Unfortunately, the service was so bad. Like really bad. And the food was meh. I would make the 10 minute drive to this place if it was as good as it was the first time I went, but I don't see myself returning in the near future. read more

Just opened today! Pretty good. I think all Mexican places taste the same, but they had good service and good food.

It was just alright. Food was good except for the refried beans. Nice atmosphere.

I don't remember too much about this place and it's been a few months since I've been, so I'm guessing it couldn't have blown me away if I don't remember much about it. We went for my grandfather's birthday and he got to wear the sombrero and they sang to him; fun. read more

Not a bad mexican restaurant. It is located in Gardner, KS and is a little hard to get to if you don't know where you are going. Prices are very reasonable and they do have a lot of selections. We went in with a group of 16 and were immediately sat down and the service was fantastic. The food seems very much on the "gringo" side of things meaning not a whole lot of spice or flavor, however, the chips and salsa was phenomenal and the best part is they had home made hot salsa. The mild was also home made and it did have a very nice flavor with some smoky chipotle flavor to it. Overall very good restaurant for a small city with not a lot of restaurant selections. read more

We love to stop and eat here on our way through. I would have ranked higher but the mariachi band is extremely too loud. It made our dinner less enjoyable. read more

Don't miss out on the spinach dip or the hot salsa (special request). Service is prompt and everything seems of good quality - the food is very tasty, fresh, and served up hot read more

Best Mexican food in Gardner hands down. With great service and amazing food you will be sure to have a great experience.

I really liked the lanterns and wanted to stuff them in my pockets to hang at my house, but alas, but I forgot to wear my clown pants. The service as super speedy and the chips and salsa they put down in front us as soon as we sat down were fresh and yummy. I love the cilantro and bits of green onion is the salsa. I could have just ate chips and salsa and been a happy camper. I did order steak fajitas and they were good. I personally like having other colored peppers in my fajitas, so they were a win. Next time, I'll venture out and try something new. read more

I love this restaurant. It is always delicious. The staff is incredible about helping with substitutions and are always provide great service. I am vegan and they always able to find great yummy options for me. Thank you read more

Told by a friend to check this place out while in town. Went in looked busy but had plenty of tables available. Ordered fajitas very tasty and big took some home for the next day. Chips and salsa was average menu has lots to choose from. Specials on drinks and other items daily. I will be back again when in Gardner. read more

Have eaten here a number of times when visiting friends in Gardner, and this is their preferred locale (not that there are a whole lot of options in town). Service runs very good to maybe a bit slow but the food is always on point for good Tex-Mex fare. Healthy portions, reasonable price, nice presentation. Tried a new menu option tonight, 'New Enchiladas', grilled chicken enchiladas with an alfredo pepper sauce. The overall review may be a 4 but this one is a 5 for flavor. Definitely know what I'll be ordering next time (and will be a puerco ordering a 3rd enchilada a la carte). read more

*****Excellent Food. ********* HORRIBLE SERVICE****** Arrived 8pm on week night, party of 3. Entire restaurant empty with the exception of 1 other party of 4 and we were seated, back to back. Wanted to order a smaller size portion of steak fajita's and black beans for child but the waitress would only accomodate by ordering everything ala carte (which ended up costing more than full size menu item). Received incorrect and incomplete orders, ala carte was not what we ordered and one persons order was not put in at all. Couldn't get drink refills because waitress ignored us until time to pay. Notified manager and got a very didn't care attitude. read more

best Mexican food I have EVER had. all the restaurants in Kansas city do not even come close. I am a huge fan, it is a must stop for me once a week. their whole menu is excellent but I recommend enchiladas or tamales! can't go wrong. I love their hot salsa, but my only complaint is their mild salsa is very average.... great staff, great service! read more

Our favorite Mexican restaurant out of the options in town. Good enchiladas and fajita steak. The salsa is good. The margaritas are kind of weak sometimes or else I would give five. read more

Everything about this place gets a "10" in my opinion. Friendly wait staff, fully stocked bar, and the food is delivered FAST and HOT! The Vegetarian menu is excellent, and i highly recommend the Puerto Vallarta. The shrimp in this dish was cooked perfectly, and not rubbery, as in most overcooked situations. Great family place, and close to home.... read more

Super fast service. Low prices & large portions. Menu items are very consistant which is good if you are regulars like us. It's our favorite place to eat in Gardner. read more

Best Mexican food around! I love the food. Great service and prices too! I always get extra chips and salsa to take home with me. Wicked awesome! read more

Love a majority of the food! Pollo a la crema is my personal favorite! The service can be a little slow depending on the time you go and who you get as a server. Overall, the atmosphere makes it a relaxing dinner spot and I recommend trying it! read more

Food and service are always good. Drinks are great, atmosphere is perfect.

Fresh chips and salsa! The house made salsa had great flavor. The cost was a little higher than I expected, which was ok because the portions were enormous! I had dinner and lunch the next day. We ordered an assortment of different entrees and everyone was happy. We also got a couple desserts that were good! My only complaint, that's really nit picky, the table wobbled. Will be back for sure! read more

Ate here yesterday with my wife for her birthday. The food was good and hot which was a plus. My food arrived fairly quick, but my wives food didn't arrive until much later. The salsa was bland and not very tasty. I ordered chili rellenos they were plentiful and heat hot, but not spicy hot. The refried beans were of a different flavor. When my wife finally got her dish, it was hot and fresh. She had ordered a shrimp dish. The shrimp was cooked very good and the accompanying vegetables were plentiful. I had mentioned to the waiter it was her birthday and was met with a shrug. The overall experience was lukewarm at best. I've eaten much better and much worse. This place is a 50/50 on my list. Give it a try it might be a better experience for you. read more

We live West of Gardner an have always went to Olathe for dinner on weekends... La Carreta opened up a year ago or so, so we decided to try it since its close to home. Sooooo Happy we did!! The Food is Great and the Margs are AWESOME!! Best in KC for sure! Its Clean and the owner Herman and his family are Super People!! Best Mexican I have had in a long long time.... read more

The service is pretty good! The food---YUMMY GET IN MY TUMMY! Clean. They aim to make sure your visit is awesome!

This is actually in reflection to their newest location in Olathe. We come to the Gardner one a lot since we live here and love it. However, when we went to the Olathe location we all got sicker than dogs! Not sure what the heck happened. So, needless to say we won't be going back to that location. We really weren't impressed with it. The Gardner location is MUCH better. We know the people by name and I guess should have stuck with it. read more

Exceeded my expectations! Lots of great options on the menu and lots of food for your money, plus free chips and salsa. really liked the mild, cilantro-filled salsa. This might be the best deal in town! lunch plates are great price, around $8, and are huge, I thought they were dinner plates! read more