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!

The food was great! I would highly recommend, the waiter was very attentive to our needs.read more

These Al Pastor Fajitas are next-level. Served sizzling in a hollowed-out pineapple, it's loaded…read morewith perfectly seasoned pork, grilled onions, and sweet pineapple slices that caramelize just enough to balance the smoky richness of the meat. It's not a standard menu item you'd find just anywhere, which makes it even more special. Every bite hits with unforgettable flavor. Honestly, I've tried a few dishes here and this is hands-down the best thing on the menu. If you're coming here, skip the usual and get this. You won't regret it.

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.

Terrific service and a great place for Mother's Day. Gave my wife a terrific rose and they are so…read morekind! The food was terrific.

Douglas was amazing! He had quick service and was so kind to us. I love this restaurant!…read moreIf you ever come here, ask for Douglas he is the best

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.

Shoutout to Emma for being an amazing host! The service here is wickedly fast--our food came out in…read moreno time after ordering! I had the Monterrey dinner with grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, and let me tell you, it was so delicious and super fresh! This spot is always a family favorite, with generous portions and surprisingly great prices. If you're in Hammond, La Carreta is the place to go for a fantastic meal

Picked up order to go. At least this time my food didn't waste over the sides because I picked it…read moreup myself rather than got it delivered by door dash. It was ready when I got there but that wasn't necessarily a good thing. The onions and peppers were burnt on my fajitas, not "done." The steak tasted burnt as well. The beans and rice were decent. I think I've given this restaurant enough chances.

The service was awesome and the place was relaxing but the food was just ok. The burrito was so…read morespicy I couldn't eat it. The margaritas were ok. The chips and salsa were fresh.

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 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.

Whenever I'm back in Houma, I'm coming back here for the food and vibes. Servers were attentive and…read moreoffered to split checks right away. My drink was strong and everyone loved the free chips and salsa...except the aunts who didn't like cilantro, but WHO DOESNT LIKE CILANTRO?!?! :-) I loved hearing the loved band, Bang Bang! It's a great place for family and groups. We enjoyed all of our entrees. I made reservations for 10 people and they had the table ready in the best spot to see the band. Customer service is a dying art in some places but not here. We all felt well taken care of. Those three things will keep me coming back and bringing a group along with me.

Horrible experience. We came in at 7 sat down at 8 that's understandable after a busy Friday…read moreafternoon. But for them to bring our drinks till almost 40 minutes after ordering them is crazy. Our waitress was too overwhelmed and never came check for refills. Our kids burger came out raw two times and took 20 minutes to bring it back out once they did eveyone was done eating. None of the other waitresses were working as a team and trying to help the server since he was overwhelmed. I never seen a manger in site trying to direct the afternoon. I really hope they fix this problem.

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.

Service was good for a Friday night. I'm never a big fan of fancy Mexican restaurants. Especially…read moreone that doesn't have rice and beans AUTOMATICALLY come on the side with majority of plates. Small menu. My biggest disappointment is the portion of steak I was originally served. If you want to serve 2oz portions of meat then put the meat actually in the enchiladas. I had to ask if this was normal and a server said yes. I almost told them to take it back but she offered me an extra slice. Thankfully. But seriously yall the sautéed onions weighed more than my steak that was an additional $4.50. Honestly if you already live in Denham you'll probably end up here have a had reading this review or not. Everyone knows somebody here.