Very accommodating to big groups . Try the basic combos-you will get a taco and an enchilada. Tasty and filling. Service is good. read more

This is our go to Mexican restaurant for Saturday night family dinner. We live the bean dip to share and their frozen margaritas. Servers are all friendly. Prices good. read more

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

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

Carreta's Grill - Fajita burrito - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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What happened to this place? Used to be very good. We went today and the food was barely edible. Margaritas were ok, guacamole ok but the dinner was far from edible. Most was frozen, not as describe on the menu. It makes total sense why they were pretty empty on a Saturday. Don't waste your money.​ certainly not worth almost $100. read more

Good food and service were excellent. However, $20 for a Skinny Margarita is outrageous!! And it was too sweet. Will go back but will never order a Skinny Margarita. read more

Each of the dishes we ordered was good. The chili relleno was large and had a really nice flavor. The enchilada was pretty standard but, again, good. The rice and beans were good. The Mexican street corn had great flavor, but what surprised us was that it was cold. While we did not order one, the table beside us had a giant burrito. Service was fine for a Friday night when it was packed. The one thing to note is that the restaurant was super loud. It's not a place to go if you want to have a quiet conversation. There were a ton of screaming kids, but in reality, we were all screaming kids at one point in our lives, so let them be. If you have young kids who are enthusiastic about Mexican food, this is the place to go. I would go back. read more

Today I went to the restaurant on veterans and it was my birthday. I ordered a margarita "shelf" that supposedly is the best. Well the brought it in a ugly plastic container resembling a glass cup. The refry beans taste terrible and the meat tasted old. read more

we have passed by this restaurant many times but had never tried it so decided to stop by and try it. it was taco tuesday so decided to try the soft taco with cilantro and onions and added beans as well as the taco salad with chicken. the taco salad had lots and lots of chicken which was good but had minimal flavor. the tacos were good for the price / small and had decent flavors. complimentary chips and salsa were given which tasted fresh overall average tex mex food read more

Carreta's Grill - taco salad with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

were pretty good above average however they only sent two tortillas to wrap them. I needed like five tortillas they cheapest part are the part of the dish I couldn't finish my fajitas because they were cheap. Pretty disappointing. read more

Buyer Beware, the food was good, everything was OK until I received my credit card bill and the staff and management changed my authorized amount, luckily I made a copy. I called the restaurant but they refused to correct the issue. If you go, make sure to pay with cash so that they cannot steal from you. read more

I went for the Taco Tuesday special. They have it written in the board but won't tell you directly. The food was good. The service was okay, they are very straightforward and want you to just tell them what you want with asking any questions. The restaurant is well lit and decorated nicely read more

I recently picked up 3 dinners for myself and my Parents. Carreta's has it going on with the takeout. I REALLY appreciate that they put the taco meat in a separate container so the shell doesn't get soggy. That's over and above!!! We got 1 enchilada dinner and 2 Carreta's specials. My Mom recommended that I get the special with her and I'm glad I did. It had a taco ( seperate meat) an enchilada , a burrito and a tostada. It's always hot and super fresh whenever I dine inside and this was no exception. Always good food here!!! The iced tea is AWESOME!! read more

Excellent customer service. Excellent food! Safe & convenient parking. Highly recommend the grilled steak & shrimp fajitas dinner. Everything fresh & cooked perfectly. Love their crispy tacos & cheese enchiladas. They serve terrific chips & individual salsa cups throughout the meal. Cheerful wait staff. I believe there's a slight up-charge for using credit cards now but cash is accepted. We've been going there for years & held an engagement rehearsal dinner there with ease. Very accommodating managers & wait staff for small or large groups. Efficient & respectful of your time. Most of all, they consistently serve delicious food. read more

Great Staff, nice atmosphere , pretty good food , the bean dip is to die for the chips keep coming to the table prices reasonable also

Amazing service! Food was great, and came out pretty fast. I will be back!!! I was craving Mexican food and they delivered. read more

Carreta's Grill - Nachos and veggie plate - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Carreta's is one of my FAVORITE restaurants not only is the food fulfilling as well as taste amazing the service is dang near instant. Thank you Carreta's for providing a peaceful, authentic and caring environment every time I walk in. read more

Cute and quiet location off the interstate. Nice size portions and the outside seating is nice. Wouldn't mine trying again.

Let me preface it that's its 3.5 and not 4 stars due to service. At end on lunch time a few days before Christmas...sat in bar area. Server was sweet and kind...loved her but she was never around. If I have to leave the table not once but twice to find someone...ugh. But the food was delicious. I had the Carreta's special and Chile Ranchero with chicken. Chicken was thin and tasty, not too salty and perfect seasoning. The pepper wasn't too over cooked - the cheese could have been melted more. Delicious dish. Mine was yummy!! Will come back for sure when I in neighborhood. FYI- have to order chips and salsa and the chips here hot amd salsa tasty. read more

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My go-to for Mexican. It's no frills and the quality is always consistent, no toss-ups on what you're going to get. Service is generally pretty good and friendly. Prices are on the dot and actually pretty cheap for the quality of the food you're getting. Def recommend! Their queso is always thick and tasty. Whenever we feel like splurging, we'll get the Popeye Dip (queso w/ spinach and artichokes) and fried puffy tortilla chips. Yum! We always get the grilled chicken nachos as a meal which are huge. We get the toppings on the side so that it doesn't get the chips mushy and they are always more than accommodating in hooking it up. read more

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11 minutes I'm seated at the Metairie location bar and not even a "Hello" from any of 3 bartenders/servers much less a cold drink or chips/salsa. They answer the phone and distribute to-go orders but ignore customers seated inside. SMH I keep giving this place a chance but friends agree that service here sucks. I only come in on Tuesdays because I'm cheap and so are their $1 Chicken or Beef tacos on Taco Tuesday. Pro tip: download their app for a free appetizer. read more

Carreta's Grill - All Hail the Duke - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Great off street parking, excellent food and service is always great. It's good spot to stop at on the weekends.

I went in, got seated right away and had service right when I sat down. The waitress was friendly! I ordered the chorizo cheese dip, oh my, was this delicious! Came with some salsa and tortillas! Then I had the four taco, which was delicious too! Had the Mango margarita, really 2!!! Get this! Then for dessert, I had the best churros ever! Whoa! I am visiting, but if I am back here, I would definitely come here to eat! read more

Carreta's Grill - The best churros ever - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

This is a cozy, comfortable, large and airy restaurant. The steak fajitas are very good and so is the guacamole. Our server was Tammy and she is a sweetheart. read more

they changed management in the past few weeks. they took away happy hour. they no longer serve any large or small drinks, they raised their prices on a medium margarita to as much as a large used to be. we waited for over an HOUR for our food while no one was in the restaurant. they need to get carlos back into the restaurant, the new manager and the waitress was extremely rude and unprofessional. i do NOT recommend coming here. read more

Amazing Margaritas. Great nachos and the ambiance is wonderful. Service at the bar was great. We will be back

Strictly cafeteria Mexican, everything tastes like a box of Morton salt was added. Retried beans right out of the can. Fajitas were a huge portion, but over-cooked and way too salty. Very few side items and served with only 3 tortillas. Service was just adequate. Server had a hard time answering simple questions about the menu. Margaritas were strong and tasty. If we would had a couple more the food might have tasted a lot better. But the worse thing about it was the noise level. No more than 5 other tables in the place, but the tile floors and hard surfaces made it unbearable. Impossible to have a conversation or even hear the server taking our order. Friends tell us that it's their favorite Mexican restaurant. Maybe we need new friends. I won't go back. read more

The mixed fajitas was a disaster. I expect the standard fajitas grilled, I requested the beef to be on the medium rare side and the sizzled grilled chicken and shrimp instead I was served a dish that must have been either on a steam table or cooked in a pot. The food was cold, the shrimp were rubbery and the chicken dry. When I told the waiter that the meat was not cooked as I ordered it he took the dish to the kitchen. When he returned he said the meat cannot stay raw! I assume the waiter who wrote the order told the cook how I wanted my meal cooked. I was a guest with a of my brother and his wife, I didn't want to cause them to not enjoy their meal, so I just decided to tell my brother to bring the meal home for the dog. This was the worst food, it didn't taste good, was overcooked, cold and over priced for something that didn't remotely resemble fajitas. If I could rate this establishment with a it a minus 5 stars that would be close to what this place deserves. read more

I love carreta's! Their food is awesome and they have great margaritas. My favorite is their chicken tortilla soup. For dessert, you have to get tres Leche. The Metairie locations is different from the northshore but still just as good. Northshore puts whip cream and chocolate chips on their tres leche!! Anyway, they have a fun bar on the left side of the restaurant for special event nights with Latin music. Seems fun to go to, but we have kids and it's kinda on the louder side! We definitely go back whenever we get a chance. read more

I really like Carreta's! Back in the day when I used to roll deep my church group would come in and they were able to wear like 10-15 of us relatively quickly without reservations. Of course I would try to call ahead to see if they could put together a table for us or if it was too busy. First I'll start off with the things I like. Now keep in mind this is Tex Mex food. Basically the version of Mexican food that Americans are used to eating. 1) I love their margaritas! Spoken by someone who doesn't normally drink since I'm such a lightweight. These margaritas are strong and tasty! Remember to specify if you want your margarita on the rocks or blended bc these suckers are strong!! 2) I love their queso! I usually mix a bit of the queso and the salsa together to dip my tortillas in! 3) I normally order their mushroom quesadilla, refried beans and rice. Although I'm a carnivore there are times when I eat out that I don't want to eat meat of they cook their vegetables well! 4) I like the fact that their food comes out quickly! The only negative thing I would say is that like others said it could get really loud in here. But if you're serving strong margaritas and have loud people like me then perhaps that's to be expected! Hehe Happy Tex Mex food eating! read more

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To date, 7.31.22, this place is under construction, not bad though!!! Steak nachos came quickly. And the large (we shared) top shelf frozen magarita came quicker!!! By the time I left, my buzz was in top gear!!! Our server was attentive & helpful w our selections. I'll be back (in my terminator voice). read more

Carreta's Grill - Large frozen top shelf margarita!!! - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

I've been to this restaurant many times over the years and it's been pretty good. This afternoon it was awful. I don't know if they've changed ownership, management, or whatever, but the food was inexcusably bad. Soggy, watery, not hot, minimal ingredients. Quite expensive for mediocrity. read more

Food was not fresh or freshly prepared . The chicken was cold and didn't have any flavor it was a southwestern salad. My husband had the Monterrey and the vegetable were cold and soggy not at all like the pictures. The atmosphere is that of eating in a basement, too dark! Waiter was outdone , probably because Mexico lost! read more

Great waiters and amazing Mexican food. I would recommend the cheese dip and the quesadillas. One of the dishes called the fajita came out sizzling while being served. Also there are different kinds like shrimp, steak, and chicken. read more

Carreta's Grill - In this photo the cheese dip and fieta is shown with a side of salsa - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Easily the best Mexican food in Slidell... Best service and ambiance too 10/10 Don't go to places like El Paso read more

Love this place! The food is excellent and the people are so nice! I've only had lunch there but I highly recommend it!

I wanted to meet my daughter for lunch one day to discuss credit cards and how interest works. She wanted to eat queso. Problem solved! The restaurant is clean and well staffed and our server was very attentive to our table. The food is good and served hot and fresh and in copious amounts. If you can't fill up on the chips and salsa, you'll do so with the big plates! I've eaten at Carreta's many times, at several locations, and the food is always delicious and the queso today was creamy and perfect. Today was the first time I tried a salad, though, and I was less than impressed. Nothing was really wrong with the salad, it was just "regular." I'll stick to the more traditional dishes from now on, Carreta's really does a good job on those. But, all in all the meal was great, as was the company, and I know I'll be back for more. read more

Me and my family went for my sisters birthday on the 27th of November. We went on a busy saturday so we had to wait like a good maybe 30 mins or less. The margaritas were on point. Our server was really nice and very helpful. I don't remember her name but she gave great customer service. Our food took forever to come out but ik they are short staffed so it's no big deal. I also got the tamales but they was kinda dry.. I wouldn't get it again but they got so much stuff of the menu you can try and you can choose from! read more

Carreta's Grill - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Today I went out to eat with a friend for lunch, and we were seated at a table on the bar side. Everything was off to a good start at first, we ordered guacamole and queso, and were having a fun and relaxing time. That changed quickly... The table next to us were to gentlemen, they were already served when we arrived, and their food came out shortly after we were seated. I overheard one of them tell the other that their meal was bland and inedible. I saw the dish he referred to, and it was not touched, except for one bite. The server, who was also our server, approached the table to clear plates and asked if he wanted it boxed, to which I heard him say no, I didn't enjoy my meal one bit. The server walked off and then gave them the check, which I assume had the dish on it by the guys reaction. One of the guys walked out, leaving the guy with the bad dish to tell the server that he shouldn't have to pay for his dish since he didn't eat or like it. The server than began to argue with this guy, in front of all of us, telling him that HE was wrong, that nothing was going to be done about it, because everyone loves this particular dish. Obviously the guy didn't like the servers response and attitude, and continued to tell the server that he'd not be paying for food that wasn't eaten, and wasn't liked. The sever finally stomped away, and I guess he had the food removed from the guys check, but when he have it to the guy, he literally slammed the check onto the table, and stood there waiting for payment, and after the guy paid for the dish that was eaten, the server then demanded a tip!!! After arguing loudly to this guy, I'm front of a room full of other tables, you demand a tip. This left a very bad taste in my mouth, and my friends, and we decided that we'll be now going the extra half mile up the street to El Paso. Some people shouldn't be in Hospitality, if they're not going to be in a customer mindset. read more

I like the renovations they have done to the exterior of the building. It really looks good. The parking in front is on the small side, considering the huge seating area inside. On Cinco de Mayo, I have noticed they have quite the party. Band in front, large amounts of people. I can not speak to how it actually is as I try to avoid large groups of drinking people when I am alone. You walk in, and are greeted by the hostess and seated. This place is great for large groups. Despite the fact that the exterior has undergone a facelift, the interior is the same. It is nice, wide open in the middle. I do prefer to sit along a side though. I usually can get seated on the side if I ask. I have been here on several occasions. I have not had anything bad here. Upon being seated, you are promptly given chips and salsa and asked about your beverage. Ordering is quick as well. Arrival of your food, and a reminder that the plate is hot is in order. Now here is where the slow death comes. On average, I can be done with my meal and wait about 10 minutes to get my bill. I think that is horrible. It is as if the wait staff disappears after your plate arrives. No beverage refills, no asking if your meal is good. Nothing. Crickets. But the food is good and reasonably priced. I will continue to come back and try not to be annoyed when I don't get the bill within 5 minutes of being finished eating. read more

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