If you're going to eat Mexican food in the Hammond/ Springfield/ Ponchatoula area, you need to come…read morehere. Out of all of the restaurants here that specialize in Mexican food, it's just hands down the best. Believe me, I've tried almost all of them. The carnitas here are absolutely delicious, and served at a nice amount in Tacos and Carnitas plates. The shrimp tacos, taco salads, etc are also very good. The chimichangas are delicious as well. I've had them with both carnitas & shredded chicken. They do not disappoint! I do wish they would bring bank the fried shrimp tacos, they were so good! The margaritas are also very good. The watermelon one is amazing!! The service is always good and the atmosphere is fun and comfortable. There is also outside dining which is nice. This location has become our go-to in the area for relaxed and fun date nights. Also great for lunch!

I'm visiting from California and I have not been to Ponchatoula yet. Met up with my aunt for lunch…read moreat one of the very few restaurants open today (Labor Day). I definitely recommend La Caretta! Breanna was our wonderful server, so friendly right off the bat! Loved that she had an assortment of colorful pens to sign our check lol!! She complimented my eyebrows and 3 mins later she brought out another beautiful server to compliment them as well! This made my whole day! The ground beef enchiladas were delicious, salsa verde on top. I'm picky with my enchiladas and these were exactly what I was hoping for! The music is so great! 3 songs in a row that I love, made the experience very comfortable and fun! Thank you La Caretta for an amazing lunch on my trip!

I haven't been to this location in years, so I was delighted to see how nice the outdoor dining…read morearea had been decorated. We were greeted with a smile, as our waitress was super friendly and helpful as she offered her recommendations. We ordered the redfish tacos, tortilla soup, and steak fajitas, which came out quite promptly. The entries came out piping hot, and everything met the approval of our taste buds.

Not a bad place to hang out, enjoyed our experience beside the train blasting in our ears but to be…read moreexpected. The outside is very pretty and enticing full of foliage. The host was a little judgmental, I guess she thought we just knew to sit down somewhere so we stood for a second before being helped. The waitress was a little rude and didn't visit very often to refill drinks or check on us. Chips and salsa - 4/5 Queso - 3/5 - I feel like it was a little over priced for the size ($10 for a large) Chimichanga - 2/5 - Very mid, not much flavor, don't recommend Breakfast burrito - 4/5 - no complaints but mid Build your own burrito - 3/5 - The only reason I give this a 3 is because it depends on what you get I got ground meat, cheese, rice, pico, etc and it was a massive burrito very good. My brother got the steak one and there was barely any on the burrito it was mostly rice. Also they give you a tiny little bowl of queso if you get it on the side. Bathrooms were clean and they had an outside singer who wasn't half bad. I feel like there's plenty of parking and it's very accessible.

Nice drinks, good food, great staff, definitely going back again!!!…read moreYou won't regret it 5 stars

Everyone has heard and been to La Carreta. It's one of the most popular locations in the Northshore…read morearea. The food is great but after a while gets boring. The service is half and half depending on what day you go. And the environment is a 9/10. Great job on the interiors. You should try this if you haven't.

Had a great experience here with my mom on a Tuesday night, even without a reservation. The…read morerestaurant has cute, colorful decor with both booth and table seating, plus outdoor seating which was a nice touch. The complimentary salsa was tasty, and my margarita was delicious, though I would've liked it a little stronger. My mom ordered the chicken fajitas, and they were flavorful, fresh, and actually well seasoned, which was refreshing compared to other bland fajitas I've had lately. I ordered the birria tacos, and they were absolutely amazing. The pricing felt fair for the quality and portion sizes. Our server, Linda, was wonderful, and the entire staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. I also loved that some of the staff spoke Spanish, so I got to practice a little. Overall, such a fun experience, and I can't wait to come back.

The food was average for what it is. I liked the salsa. It had a nice Lil kick and nice chunks of…read moreonion. The tortilla soup was also solid. I have eaten a lot of Mexican food and this was just ok. We had the fajita trio. It was ok but nothing super. Our waitress was outstanding she was super friendly amd engaging.

The food and portion sizes were great. Went for a date and we plan to return again. Service was…read morealso really good. Don't let the outside appearance deter you from trying this place.

Having wanted to go to a local brewery, which was having a very loud trivia might, we decided to go…read moreto El Jimador as our back up plan. At half pass seven it was not very busy. We were immediately seated. The beer selection was typical for a Mexican restaurant in the United States. Menus, water and chips were brought out immediately. We enjoyed some guacamole with our chip and salsa. I had a nice cold Negro Modelo and a burrito, enchilada and tamale combo.. Good food, served hot and a cold beer to wash it down. Perhaps not Nirvana, but perhaps a hint of it.

I was craving birria tacos, and La Carreta made me fall in love with them! I've never had birria…read moretacos, but I have always wanted to try. La Carreta had three birria tacos with the broth on their menu for $18, which I thought was a great deal. I ordered to go, so I placed my order on the phone, since the online way wasn't working for some reason. I got the birria tacos with a small chips and queso. My order was waiting for me at the bar, so I didn't even have to wait. It was also packed tightly due to the broth being in there. The birria tacos were so good! I can't believe I have never had them before. Three was the perfect amount and there was so much broth, so I could dip my tacos in there multiple times. The chips also filled the bag and came with salsa. I wasn't a huge fan of the queso and salsa. To me, the salsa needed to be a bit spicy and the queso was too thick, but I didn't microwave it, which could have been why. The chips were delicious. I will be back for more of my birria tacos cravings and this great deal!

This is my FAVORITE go-to Mexican restaurant in Baton Rouge. The consistency in delicious fresh…read moredishes that are perfectly prepared, wonderful margaritas and knowledgeable, friendly wait staff is incredible. I love that you actually have enough seating room to enjoy your dinner and unwind in a relaxed south of the border atmosphere. The torta is over the moon as are the queso-birria and the queso fundido.

Food was delicious and came out quick. Price was very inexpensive for the amount of food you get…read more The staff were all extremely nice and friendly! And the atmosphere was very welcoming and adorable.

I asked for a refund bc of the stupid uber driver and was refused. The food went in the trashread more

We had a great dining experience, And a big part of that was the service provided by Christian…read more From the moment we were seated, he was attentive, friendly, and professional without being overbearing. Christian was knowledgeable about the menu, made helpful recommendations, and insured our order was accurate and delivered in a timely manner. What stood out most was his genuine hospitality! He made the experience feel welcoming and effortless. It's clear that this La Carreta takes pride in food quality and cares about guest experience. Overall, Excellent service from Christian and a great example of customer focused hospitality!

Salsa is always fresh. The pastor burrito is phenomenal. The only thing I do not like is the sauce…read morethat they put on top of the enchiladas. It's brown and nasty.

First time to this lactation was about 3 weeks ago and we have been back every taco Tuesday since…read morethen. Love the prices but the food has been excellent everytime here. Very welcoming decor and plenty of TVs for sports also. Hope it warms up soon so we can sit out on the patio.

Went for a birthday celebration, so it was a good bit of people. The restaurant itself was noce and…read moreclean and was definitely able to accommodate us comfortably. They have a room section off that holds about 50 ppl. They also have 4 TV's in that area. The music was really loud, so we kinda was yelling, but it's all good. The server was nice. He wasn't very attentive, but he did his job. The food was good, tasteful, and seasoned well. However, there is only cheese Quesadilla's, and when you order a protein, it's extra, so you can't just order a shrimp.or chicken Quesadilla. I did like how they put the toppings in a little taco bowl kinda thing. I got a small virgin daiquiri, and it was expensive. My fault, I didn't ask the price The bean dip is actually a queso bean dip, so you have to be specific when ordering if you just want bean dip only. Everyone was served in a timely manner, so that was great. The vibe was good.

I vowed to never return here after multiple mediocre experiences. Well...I'm back…read more I must say I had a much better experience. This trip the place was slow and we were seated quickly in the front. The younger waitress did an okay job. She was very friendly and the food was acceptable. I asked what she recommended and she said the Mexican Breakfast I believe is what it was called. It wasn't a fancy Tex Mex type of a meal, nothing with beaucoup seasoning flair etc but I appreciated the simple authenticity of the meal. It was simple and really hit the spot. Also it was something I never would have ordered if she hadn't recommended it. I would have to agree as another reviewer mentioned, they could REALLY work on making things HOT rather than warm. Especially the coffee. The atmosphere is what you would expect from a mom and pop breakfast place with a reserved booth for staff where they hang out in the corner. I'm not sure if the overall service here improved or not yet tbh but the younger waitress did a much better job than my previous trips and I think they might have read some of the past reviews. I would like to leave 3.5 stars but that's not and option. To be fair I believe the young lady earned them more than 3 stars but I can't give this 4 stars so 3 it is.

I always try and find local establishments when I travel for football and the Yellow Bird Café did…read morenot disappoint. Their food was hot fresh and fast. Their staff is friendly and portions are generous. I recommend adding a couple of fried eggs on top of the grits