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La Carreta

4.2 (386 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Chilaquiles Maria's Special Desayuno
Katie C.

Such a great find, need to come back already! Maria's Special -so flavorful. Chilaquiles texture was on point, soaked but still slightly crispy. Refried beans were great, you can taste the unhealthiness if you know what I mean but just the way I like it haha. Menudo -came out pipping hot, stayed hot even on our way back home. There was so much meat within the soup. Tortillas were fluffy and soft.

Menudo and little plate of chilaquiles
Karla V.

By far my favorite restaurant for breakfast in LA... the owner is super friendly and it just feels like im back at my grandmas house eating a delicious meal!

Huevos Divorciados Desayuno
Michael P.

A family owned hidden gem in Downtown Maravilla area in East LA! Friend and I ended up here for some Mexican brunch after our first destination was closed. Glad we went out of our comforts for some great Mexican brunch. Sat down and was greeted by the owner, very welcoming and friendly! I went with the Machaca con Huevos while my friend went with Huevos Divorciados. The chilequiles was crispy and flavorful. Machaca with the house sauce was great. I think it was a mole-esque kind of sauce. It's a small restaurant so limited seating but it wasn't overall packed around noon. Would recommend to check it out if you're ever down this area of town.

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Andrew H.

Great Mexican food! I went on a Saturday at 1pm. I got the menudo and tilapia dishes. Very fresh and tasty. The atmosphere is very friendly and kind. The patrons here who were at the tables turned to smile in my direction when I entered. It was a nice unexpected greeting from the place. There is parking, but go to the one that is on the right side of the building. This is a cozy and family run restaurant. Good seating and very clean. They even sell books and toys!!! Will I come here again, I totally plan to!!

Jamaica and hat
Evelyn G.

If your looking for true authentic food this is the place i ended up coming by accident and im so glad I came I had the carne en chile verde so so delicious the rice and the beans made me feel like I'm eating my grandmothers cooking. My son had the tilapia fillet with salad and rice so delicious and we also had the mole enchiladas best mole ever. The agua de jaimaca and horchata tasted from scratch the ambience is very friendly great place for family and kids they also have books outside to sell which I thought was cute and hats. I also had a michelada I was not a fan of it but definitely coming back for more food!

Your Yelper that keeps it real.
Maribel M.

I wasn't planning on doing any food reviews today but after trying some of the dishes at La Carreta I quickly changed my mind. I'm into mole so I ordered the chicken mole plate. The mole had a slight peanut-buttery kick with just the right amount of spice. It was very flavorful without it being over the top with spices or sweetness. This combo was paired with your traditional Spanish rice and the beans taste like they were mixed with chorizo. The tacos dorados de pollo were so delicious. They were filled with shredded plain chicken breast topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese. I loved that the chicken was not sautéed with onion and tomato like you usually find it. Sometimes that can overpower the other flavors. I tried them with a salsa quemada that they had and it paired well. My sister ordered the steak picado and I got to eat some. The meat was tender and juicy. The salsa was ranchera style with onions, tomatoes and fresh jalapeños in a mild spicy tomato sauce. Sam the owner let me tried their most popular dishes which were the Chile Colorado and Chile Verde. Both were made with pork meat and very delicious but I preferred the Chile Colorado. It's your typical Chile Colorado sauce. It taste like the chiles were toasted to intensify the flavor. The restaurant was small and quaint. Very homestyle and welcoming. The owner takes the time to visit with the customers and has such friendly staff. I highly recommend this place and I'm most definitely coming back for the Chile Colorado. Uhhhh....YUM!!!!

I was excited to try this spot as my dad and his friends have been going there for years, however, my experience was not all that exciting. We walk into the restaurant and it does look very clean and colorful but we're not greeted so we just sat down. The owner says hello to my dad but does not acknowledge me even being there. Waiter was nice but there was no water offered, didnt ask if we needed anything or how the food was. The owner again, walks over to our table, gives my dad more coffee but does not give me any. Waitress just staring at us, from the kitchen and doesn't pay any mind to us until its time to enter the tip amount. That's where her smile came out. First and last time at this "hidden gem".

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If you want fresh squeezed orange juice and great coffee, this is not the spot. The food portions are small as well.

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One of my favorite places, amazing food, fun atmosphere love the decor right and clean. There is nothing here that doesn't taste delicious.

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It an icon in the community but the food is just so so and expensive for what you get.

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9 months ago

Simple excellent home cooking. Comfortable environment friendly service. Huevos rancheros have perfectly balanced sauce. The best!

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Service and food is always fantastic. Food is always fresh and the service is very good.

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Food is delicious,a must try is the mole, beans are very good as well...owners Sam & Maria are very pleasant.

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Mi Corazon

3.8(772 reviews)
7.5 mi•Los Feliz
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This bar is fantastic! A large space with lots of options for seating inside and out. Very chill…read morevibe. We had intended to go to the bar next door, but one look at the crowd there and the loud throbbing music turned us off. I had wanted to go to Mi Corazon anyway, and was glad the group agreed. Lots of great mezcal and tequila options, as well as a well-stocked bar with wine, beer and cocktails. And the food menu looks great, but we didn't try it. Next time! The bartender was great and served us at our table. Brought us chips and a delicious homemade spicy salsa. The atmosphere was perfect for conversation, with good indie music playing at the right level. I will be back.

1 Star -- Extremely disappointing experience…read more Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was horrible from the moment we arrived. When I first arrived, I gave them the name of our reservation, and the staff had no idea what I was talking about. We were a party of 6, yet they seated us at a tiny table that was clearly not appropriate for our group. When it was time to order, my husband very clearly told the waiter which pasta he wanted and even showed him a picture of the item on the menu. The waiter looked at it and agreed. My food came out, but my husband's food never did. We eventually found out that his order was never even put in. What made it worse was when the waiter came out saying, "Oh my God, I thought you said you didn't want it." Everyone at the table looked at him completely confused because my husband had literally told him what he wanted and showed him the menu item. Instead of simply acknowledging the mistake and fixing it, we were left waiting. On top of that, trying to get anyone's attention was nearly impossible. We had to repeatedly try to get someone's attention just to get basic service. Then there was another issue with the entrance fee. My sister-in-law had messages showing that we were told that if we ate at the restaurant, we would no longer have to pay the entrance fee. We showed those messages to the woman handling the wristbands, but instead of looking into it or speaking to someone who could clarify the situation, she simply said, "I don't know, you have to pay." No attempt was made to investigate or resolve the issue. After everything that happened, they still added a tip to the bill, despite the extremely poor service we received. Overall, this was one of the most frustrating restaurant experiences I've had. Poor communication, poor service, lack of organization, and no effort to make things right. I definitely will not be recommending this place to anyone, and we will not be returning.

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Guelaguetza Restaurante - Complimentary Chips and Mole.

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3.9(3.3k reviews)
7.6 mi•Harvard Heights
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Family-owned & operated

My parents were visiting from Florida for their annual family trip, and I wanted to treat them to a…read moremeal and introduce them to the diverse food scene in Los Angeles. Since they live in an area with limited Mexican cuisine, I chose Guelaguetza, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant with authentic Oaxacan recipes, something completely new to them. They were excited to try something different, as they don't have many Mexican food options where they live, and I wanted to expand their culinary horizons. We were greeted with complimentary chips - some were drizzled with mole and Oaxacan cheese, which we requested refills of, and others were served with red and green salsas. The green salsa had a nice kick to it. For our meal, we shared two large dishes: the Festival de Moles ($53.00) and the Tlayuda Guelaguetza ($27.50). The Tlayuda Guelaguetza, which is also called a Mexican pizza, was layered with bean and chicharron spread, queso fresco, cabbage, quesillo, beef tasajo, pork Cecina, and pork chorizo. While I've always wanted to try Tlayuda, this one wasn't good, and I wouldn't recommend it. The pork chorizo was particularly unappetizing, and neither my parents nor I enjoyed the dish, feeling it was a waste of money. The Festival de Moles ($53.00) featured four individual moles - negro, rojo, coloradito, and estofado - with a choice of shredded chicken breast or pork spare ribs. We opted for a mix of both and found this dish to be excellent, and we would definitely order it again. They were very impressed with the moles, and enjoyed them for the first time. The only minor complaint was a lack of tortillas to dip with the mole, though they did provide some rice. We ordered several drinks, which significantly increased the bill. I was surprised we spent $200 on lunch for three people with only two meals. I started with the Pasion De Oaxaca ($16.00), a mezcal, tequila, passion fruit, grapefruit juice, and tajin cocktail that was excellent, perfectly balanced, strong, but not too sweet. For my second drink, I had the refreshing Aquas Frescas - Jamaica ($6), which was perfect after my meal. I even took it to go, and they kindly provided a cup. My dad ended up taking it, as he needed it with his medication (they're old!). My parents, who were trying mole for the first time, were very impressed and really enjoyed it. Our only minor complaint was the lack of tortillas to dip in the mole, although they did provide some rice. The food took a little longer to come out, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. I imagine this type of cuisine is labor-intensive, and you can't rush the cooking time for mole. You just have to trust the process! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Guelaguetza Restaurante and will definitely be back. I can see why they're a James Beard Award-winning restaurant; you can get authentic Oaxacan flavors in LA! We're lucky to live here.

Maybe they're really good at what they do, but I'm just not into authentic mole sauce and tostadas?…read moreI feel like we sampled a big part of the menu (4 kinds of mole with shredded chicken, a huge Tlayuda and a Mamela sampler (5 tostados, but not easy to share each kind because it's hard to cut), but nothing really stood out for me. The food prices were reasonable (but not drinks - they were pricey!), but I guess it's hard to live up to the level of hype this place gets (Eater LA, James Beard nom, lots of other awards, etc). My 3-star award would set expectations at a more realistic level. Regret not going to a Korean place in koreatown.

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4.2(1.2k reviews)
8.3 mi•Los Feliz
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I only came here for the bar so this review is strictly for the drinks. I did not know this place…read morewon Top 50 Bars of America for 3 years in a row, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that sign when we entered. My girls and I were bar hopping in WeHo for our friend's bachelorette and this place was recommended to us for good drinks. We went in with no reservation and the seats downstairs for the open bar area were full, so one of the servers told us we can lounge around at the bar upstairs and grab some chairs until someone kicked us out. Thankfully, we were able to grab a couch and everyone was super friendly and sweet. We ordered some signature cocktails off the menu and as the night went on, we ordered some tequila shots as well. Instead of lime and salt, they gave us our shots with golden berries and salt and wow. I'm definitely going to be taking my tequila shots with this combo! It was sooooo good. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and very spacious, and the food looked really good too. I'd love to come back with my husband to give them a try!

I would actually give Mirate a 3.5 because the drinks are phenomenal but the food was a huge let…read moredown. Unfortunately the flavors for the food here fell really flat for us for the most part. We came here for my friend's birthday and her steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. The pulque bread with miso butter and the guac were also delicious appetizers. Those were the 3 best dishes of the night. We also shared the crab bunuelos, the cochinita sopes, and the pulpo tacos. Sopes are my favorite Mexican dish, but these ones were too difficult to cut through/bite through. The pulpo taco, we could mostly taste the tortilla, the pulpo didn't shine through. And the bunuelos were fine, but not something super memorable. One of my friends had the duck emolada, and I had the branzino. As I mentioned, the birthday girl got the steak and that was delicious. But my other friend was really let down by his emolada which he has been wanting to try forever. My branzino was well cooked, the green sauce was pretty good. But the tomatillo greens salad on the dish was possibly one of the worst things I've ever eaten. And I love bitter, and I love greens.... But this was next level where I involuntarily made a sour puss face with each bite. For dessert we had the chocolate cake with cafe de Olla which was moist and good. We also got the pulque with the prickly pear, which was veryyyyyy sweet and none of us cared for that much. (Even tho I usually love prickly pear desserts) The service was nice, no one dropped the ball, but nothing stood out either. The restaurant itself is beautiful but it is open air (with no AC) so it was very hot since we have had so many hot days here in LA. We took a Lyft so we didn't have to worry about parking.

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3.8(2.9k reviews)
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4++ This place feels like an East LA/ Boyle Heights institution. They serve as both a café and a…read moretakeout window. You can die in and have a vibe of a small pop type place or you can order it and have takeout at the side window. The folks here are very friendly either way. A few coworkers and I were trying to get some takeout so I went with the Hollenbeck chile verde. This burrito was huge and the food lasted me at least two meals easily. The price is pretty reasonable as well. I've been wanting to come to this place a long time. Years ago I saw this place on food shows and what not. Can't believe it took me this long to come here. Glad I got to experience it. One of their items is that huge burrito which of course I couldn't partake in especially since I was planning on going back to work. If you want a good hearty meal in the area for a decent price this is a great option. Especially for their burritos.

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4.7(2.8k reviews)
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We came to Holbox right at noon and ended up waiting about an hour, but it was worth it. The prices…read morefelt very reasonable considering the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The tuna & uni tostada was the standout. The tuna had the perfect balance of acidity, and the uni on top added just the right amount of richness. Every bite had so much going on without feeling too heavy. The ceviche was incredibly fresh and bright. The octopus taco was another favorite. The octopus was so tender with no chewiness, it was cooked perfectly. We also tried the aguachile, which was really good, but the tuna dishes stood out to me so much more. Overall, such a great menu with really high-quality seafood at a reasonable price. There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be coming back!

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