Great food and great service as usual. Food came out quick and quality was better than expected. Brisa was great. Very friendly and patient. read more

Overall, the service & food were great! We went there for late lunch/early dinner to beat the crowd. This place gets busy during dinner time. The place was very welcoming. I ordered Las Carretas burrito. It was but I couldn't finish it. Their portion was so big (bigger than my hand!), I can only eat half. The meat was very flavorful. I also ordered pomegranate margarita. Our server Jorge was very attentive & answered all the questions we had. read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Las Carretas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 9/10 Service: 8/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 The food was really amazing! Fresh guac made table side, impressive table runners, and ample space for large parties. I did have to ask for water twice before r getting a refill, but we were a large party. read more

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Very disappointing experience overall, especially considering our bill was over $145 for a table of five. Things got off to a bad start when we ordered two $39 pitchers of margaritas and the waitress spilled about a glass worth all over the table. She dabbed it up with a couple of napkins and walked away without properly cleaning the mess or checking back to make sure everything was taken care of. Out of the five meals, two were terrible. One of them was the taco salad, which had almost no lettuce in it. When we asked for more lettuce, the waiter said there would probably be an upcharge. We declined because the beef was already greasy and didn't taste good enough to justify paying extra for basic ingredients. Several people in our group ended up with indigestion later that night, which made the experience even worse. The only positive was that the margaritas tasted good, but they were clearly very weak. After drinking nearly a full pitcher, nobody at the table even felt a buzz. For the amount we spent, we expected much better food and service. We won't be returning, especially with so many better restaurant options in Orlando. read more

They have to get the manager when you have a gift card. They were allowing a dog inside the restaurant. Food came out fast. It was a Saturday so a bit loud read more

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Met up with some coworkers for lunch today--got seated right away, which is always a win. The patio was perfect with the beautiful weather, and it made the whole experience even better. The lunch portions were huge, and everything tasted fantastic. Definitely a spot worth going back to. read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Pick Three - two chicken enchiladas one chicken taco. The salsa bar was the best. - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Recently stopped by for my second time and absolutely loved it. Great food, great service. The restaurant was a bit quieter than I expected but no worries they had all the energy. Multiple members of stay checked in to ensure we felt welcome and understood the menu. I had a frozen Margarita once before and it was too sweet, so the cocktail was much better received. read more

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Love this place! Been here a few times now and always have a great experience. The service and servers are all friendly and attentive. The portions are large and reasonably priced. When you sit down they give you a basket of chips with bean dip and they also have a self serve salsa bar read more

Stopped into one of our regular rotation spots, Las Carretas, which seldom disappoints, though this visit was a bit more mixed than usual. Our go-to is grabbing seats at the bar, easing in with a couple of cocktails, and working through chips and salsa before dinner. I started with the house margarita, which leaned on the sweeter side, but a quick lick of the salted rim paired with a chip dipped in their spicy salsa balanced things out nicely and kept me going back for another sip. My partner ordered the steak fajitas, while I stuck with one of my favorites, the Chori Pollo. I upgraded the standard pinto beans to charro beans for a $2 upcharge. The fajitas arrived sizzling with plenty of steak and a generous mix of peppers, onions, and squash, along with a solid plate of fixings. One miss was the portion of sour cream, noticeably light, and when we asked for more, a small ramekin was provided for an additional $1.75. My Chori Pollo delivered on flavor, with ample chorizo and a good layer of queso cheese. The charro beans were tasty, but the portion was quite small and leaned heavily on broth, leaving me wanting a bit more substance for the upcharge. The ambiance during our visit was relaxed and easygoing. We stopped in during the late afternoon, and it wasn't too crowded, which made for a comfortable bar experience. It's a great time to visit if you're looking to unwind without the typical dinner rush, plenty of space, manageable noise levels, and a laid-back vibe that lets you settle in and enjoy your meal. Service at the bar was slower than we've experienced in the past, and the overall friendliness felt a bit off compared to prior visits. The added charges for relatively small extras also stood out more than usual. One tip: don't overlook their condiment bar, a nice selection of salsas, picante sauces, and Pico de Gallo that can elevate your meal if you take advantage of it. Overall, still a reliable spot we'll return to, but this visit didn't quite match the consistency we've come to expect. read more

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First visit and already looking forward to many more! I enjoyed the delicious and fresh tasting food. My dinner platter was the "Pollo Popeye". Was a great value for $19.99. The platter consisted of a char-grilled chicken breast topped with fresh spinach, mushrooms, and queso dip. Also came with rice and pinto beans. Somehow the flour tortillas didn't make it out to try but I also forgot to mention it to the server. Sometimes great tasting food makes ya forget a few things. Cool, casual and comfy ambience. My family enjoys dining here and I'm blessed to enjoy the foodie experience with them too! read more

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I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I've been here SO many times! Listen, I'm not typically a margarita drinker but I always get one here! Fair warning, the smalls are still large and the large are SO LARGE! Great service and staff. I love the tableside guac show and it is so good! All of the food I've ordered here has been really good. My favorite thing to get is the chargrilled chicken salad - their chicken is so juicy and good! I sometimes sub that with steak - equally tasty! I love that they were able to expand and have plenty of seating for larger groups. Recently we had a group of 10 and they were able to seat us without issue. I've enjoyed every meal here. Also, it does get busy but they tend to seat fairly quickly. I hope this place never closes! read more

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Absolutely recommend. Service and attention to traditional foods make this place a winner! Server/ bartender didn't speak English and my Spanish is BASIC! Thumbs . Great sign! He brought a small dish of a bean sauce to enjoy with my chips but THEN he recommended the salsa bar. Many to choose from! Loved three of my five selections! I ordered Chiles rellenos. This place is not afraid of heat! Seriously! There cheese filled chilies were the spiciest I had in a while! Most places scrape out all the membrane and seeds to control the heat, these folks let nature do her thing! Medium house margarita made the meal complete! Run, don't walk to Las Carretas Mexican when you're craving authentic flavors of Mexico!! read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Chiles rellenos!!! - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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I had the pleasure of meeting up with my friend group a Las Carretas Mexican restaurant this past weekend. There are only two locations in Florida; one in Gainesville and the other in unincorporated Winter Park off Goldenrod and University. They were recently voted some of the best Mexican food in 2025 in the Orlando Weekly. This places has an extensive menu of food to pick from; fajitas, everyone's favorite birria tacos, quesadillas, salmon, refried beans, etc. For all margarita lovers there are many choices from spicy, coconut, passion fruit, wild better, etc. Strawberry daiquiri, mojitos, and many other options are available too. I ordered the birria tacos which upon first glance looked small but are packed with meat so I had to take one home. The meal came with rice and beans and I at first ordered a mocktail mojito until good pressure from friends convinced me to order one of the margaritas (I ordered coconut). Let me give you a good friendly warning, the margaritas come in small and medium. Unless you have a designated driver small is enough (which is more like a medium) and the medium resembled a smaller punch bowl. There is ample seating and has the space to accommodate large groups as our group had 11 people with many tables, booths, and bar area. Two sets of restrooms are located one on either side of the restaurant. The staff greets you with a smile and that same happy cheerful energy is constant throughout your time at the restaurant. Birthday celebrations are fun with a sombrero hat to wear while happy birthday is song to you. A birthday shot comes at the end of the song but for those that don't want alcohol other options are available. For just a fun time with family and/or friends check this place out. read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Birria Tacos with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Las Carretas is now our Go-To Mexican restaurant on the East side of Orlando, so we had to go for Cinco de Mayo. We had a Blood Orange Margarita - very good - along with some complementary Tequila shots (for the event.) Service is always prompt and friendly here. I had the California Burrito (chicken) with the requested holds - no sour cream or queso - also excellent. Of course, they had the hot sauce and pickled vegetable bar as always - all you can eat. If you are on the East side of Orlando and hankering for Mexican food, give Las Carretas a shot. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Always a good time at Las Carretas! I'm so happy to see their growth and expansion. You can not go wrong with any of their margaritas! Highly recommend a pitcher for the best deal! You can always expect great service and hot and delicious food served fast. They have a large indoor and outdoor space. This is always my go to neighborhood spot. Everyone I have introduced to Las Carretas loves it and always wants to go back. My go to meal is the pollo Acapulco, the table side guac is a must! read more

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We returned home from a long cruise and had only a day to spend in Orlando. We decided to visit this restaurant after noticing its impressive 4.9 rating. We were seated promptly upon arrival. The restaurant was moderately busy, and David, our server, greeted us warmly. He even made fresh guacamole at our table, which was absolutely delicious! David was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. He recommended a drink that turned out to be an amazing choice. I ordered the burrito with steak, shrimp, and chicken. The food arrived quickly and was hot and filling. We had to walk it off, but it was a great meal overall. We will definitely return to this restaurant whenever we visit Orlando again. Oh and because it was my birthday the gave me a shot of tequila after singing happy birthday! read more

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To say this place is busy its an understatement and to see how their servers navigate the place is nothing short of amazing. I won't speak on the authenticity of the food be cause I am not an expert. But I can tell you this the portions are Big and the food delicious! Also for the most the service is speedy. We were a large group and had kids with us which can cause some caos but the drinks flowed and everyone ate and took some home. The menu is extensive both for drinks and for food. The chimichangas were great even do, a bit more cheese wouldnt hurt, and my wife loved the fish and shrimp tacos. The place is very loud, and tables are cramped together so not great if you are looking for an intimate meal. Definately more of a party on atmosphere. I was a bit salty that the server forgot about me repeatedly and never refilled my drink, I thought maybe because soda water was free but nop I was charged for it, he also took a while to bring my wife's to go box and the check, but to be fair the other part of our group was clearly spending more on drinks. Tip was allready added to the check due to being a large group which is to be expected. All in all a fun busy yummy Mexican place that we will likely visit again. read more

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Unhappy people work here. No smiling. Food came out cold and again way too salty. Don't need to salt if the food is good. Too loud so hard to have a conversation. People keep wanting to try it so I keep giving them a chance. Too high priced for what you get. read more

I absolutely love the staff! I love bringing friends and family here who haven't heard of Las Carretas. The food always comes out fast! I usually get the Cali burrito with steak and table side guac (super fresh and delicious). I am a big margarita fan so I love how big their margaritas are. It's like a 2-for-1 in one big glass. I love the recent renovations they did as well! Definitely try them out :) read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Best Mexican in Orlando! I was shocked at the quality and great service. Chorizo was excellent as was the service by David.

Easily the best tacos I've had in a long time. Homemade tortillas, super-fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked meat made every bite spot-on. The medium margarita was huge (plenty for two) and seriously good--bright, fresh lime and just the right kick. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

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Love this place!! The food is very fresh, and I love the salsa bar. It can get very busy, but the service is always great. Of course, you have to get a margarita, and they are HUGE. The menu has tons of options, including a vegetarian section. The ambiance is very lively, which I love. During my last visit, I ordered the veggie fajitas, which were so yummy with a good variety of vegetables. I had plenty of food to bring home with me after I was full. My husband ordered the birria tacos, which he really enjoyed. I will be back! read more

I got fish tacos and they were pretty good. I felt personally that the fish was not seasoned enough, but I added some lime and that seemed to do the trick. I also got a fit margarita which was pretty good. Their margaritas are very big and very tasty. The service was pretty good too, and the place looks very nice. read more

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Absolutely love this place! Have been here multiple times and the service, music, and food is always amazing. read more

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The food was spectacular! We had a wonderful time here. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was lively. We must have hit a peak dinner time because it was packed! After we ordered I learned that there was a salsa bar, so I had to go see what they had to offer. There were several choices and some real winners in my opinion. We ordered shrimp tacos and the burrito master. The portions are really good sized. Along with the chips and salsa I was full and needed a to go box. read more

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Decided to check out Las Carretas after a friend recommended it and I am so glad I did! Their services, food and atmosphere were all 10/10. I had a skinny margarita, chips & queso and al pastor tacos. The margarita was strong and delicious. The food was also very fresh and came out quickly. Las Carretas is definitely one of my new favorite places! read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Skinny margarita - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Valentina was great! Quick, attentive, and friendly. Order came out perfectly. We had a great family dinner.

Came here after my colleague suggested this place and also being told this was the best Mexican food in town. I'm not sure if it is, since it's only the second place I've stopped at, but I've definitely had better over in Brevard. The salsa bar, though, was something new and enjoyable. The service was quick and friendly and the food was satisfying. read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

First visit, selected by friends, but glad to try someplace new. Favorite was the salsa bar, I don't like spicy, so wasn't too adventurous, but liked the mild ones I tried, tortillas were served warm. They have a guacamole cart that comes by tableside, we didn't order since timing didn't align with our order, but want to try next time. My enchiladas were okay, I would try burritos next time, my friends order looked great, and he said was delicious. Fun Birthday celebration while we were dining, complete with sombraro. read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Salsa bar - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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This is a solid restaurant. They serve the food as described on the menu in nice sized portions. The service is prompt and pleasant. The flavors were rather bland and flavorless for a Mexican restaurant. I probably will not return but it is worth a try. read more

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Honestly it was an amazing time. Wife and I went here for a nice dinner and it didn't disappoint. The second we sat down we got fresh man guacamole made table side. The service was quick and very welcoming. Their menu has just about everything you're craving on it and its all very reasonable and high quality. We sat outside on the patio and they had a live DJ that played karaoke and took song requests. This is our new favorite Mexican spot and we're really looking forward to going back! read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Table side guacamole and chips - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Best tacos in orlando!!! And the service is always 10/10 this is my grandma and I's favorite spot especially when they have live music or a celebration going on! She loved the pina colada too! read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

A large dining area plus outside seating awaits you. Their food is delicious and the service is top notch. Many vegetarian options. Definitely worth the trip if you're close. read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

I absolutely love this Mexican restaurant in Winter Park. They have remodeled the inside to look even better than it already did. It's a perfect location and the staff is always kind and friendly. Also, the food always comes out quick and hot! I didn't personally get a margarita but they are HUGE! read more

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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What an amazing spot!! We Love it here. We sat at the bar the first time and this time LEO was our server and she was super duper!! She was helpful and friendly and kind and it was such a pleasure to be at her table!! The flautas were amazing and the "medium" drink almost knocked us out it was so good!! The perfect tasting margarita!! We all definitely be back!! And please sit me at LEO's table always!! read more

This is our new favorite Mexican restaurant. The food tasted great with good size portions. We loved their free nachos salsa bar. The different flavors of salsa were fun to try. The bean dip on the table was great as well. The drinks are huge. I got the medium/large size but would have been good with the smaller size. Food came out fast. Looks like a fun place for birthdays- lots of people celebrating. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service, wonderful ambiance! Best spot in the area :) Thank you Brisa for a wonderful service!! She deserves a raise read more

Excellent food, great service. David was on top of everything we needed! Flavors were on point and there wasn't anything that was less than delicious! read more

The new design is modern, vibrant, and adds a fresh, elevated feel to the dining experience. Food: I started with the queso fundido con chorizo, and this dish never misses! The rich, melty cheese paired with the perfectly seasoned chorizo made it an instant must-try. If you love a good cheese pull, this one's for you. For my main, I went with my usual chimichanga, but I did notice the portion has gotten smaller. That said, the flavors still delivered--crispy on the outside, packed with savory goodness, and smothered in that creamy queso sauce. Served with rice, pico, and guac, it was a satisfying meal, just not as big as before. And then... dessert! The churros were golden, crispy, and coated in just the right amount of cinnamon sugar. But the real standout? The beautiful edible blue rose garnish--such a creative and Instagram-worthy touch! Drinks: A meal like this requires a margarita! I tried the mango margarita it tasted different from the original tasted like the mango were frozen I will say my drink was very strong which I like but it did taste like I was drinking only alcohol since the fruit was frozen. Service & Atmosphere: The staff was friendly, attentive, and quick with recommendations. And with the new restaurant design, the whole experience felt even more elevated. The modern, welcoming vibe makes it a great spot for a casual night out or a celebration. read more

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Food and service are excellent. They are always cheerful and helpful. Food s great. My favorite is the jumbo burrito. read more