I read a lot a good reviews on this place so, I had high hopes. The guy at the register was the best part of my experience. He was helpful, funny, polite and quick. Decor was that of your average Mexican food restaurant, spacious and clean. Lunch special is a good price and nice selection to choose from. I got the chicken burrito. The tortilla chips were warm. Salsa was fresh. Beans & rice were standard; but my chicken burrito was really, really bland. I may try something else later since lunch service is super quick! read more

My boyfriend and I are Texas natives and moved to Portland from Vermont. We had horrible experiences with "Mexican" food in Vermont, and were worried when we came to Portland that we would experience the same problem. Luckily, we found happiness with La Carreta. There are some things that are a little perplexing, like trying to serve coleslaw with everything (maybe they thought that Texans eat everything with coleslaw??), but most everything is good and satiates our cravings for Tex Mex. I love that they have crunchy ground beef tacos, which was unheard of in Vermont...but an oh-so Tex Mex thing. Their portions are HUGE (maybe another stereotype "everything's bigger in Texas" thing?)... their portions are even bigger than usual dishes in Texas. We go to La Carreta at least twice a month. I usually get a ground beef taco and cheese enchilada combo with rice and beans and have always enjoyed my meal, and I have leftovers for days. I just always opt out of getting the coleslaw and get extra rice (no up charge...and because coleslaw and Mexican food is just weird...) . Combo platters are another Tex Mex style thing that you can't find anywhere in Vermont. My boyfriend has gotten the fajita platter and said it was delicious but was a little disappointed they only give you 2 tortillas and charge you if you want more. The first time we went we got the queso which was HUGE and yummy but a little on the thick side, it became a little annoying to try and eat it after it began to cool down, but we took it home and heated it up for days afterwards. In October, I brought my mom and sister who were visiting from Texas and they both liked it a lot, and the server was so nice he even brought us all out a free plate of sopapillas for us. My sister also asked for a mild salsa verde and the server brought us some, which I think they made special for us because I asked for it another time and they brought me super spicy salsa verde and sounded confused when I asked for mild (it was a different waiter...I really wish I could remember the waiter's name on that night my sister and mom came because he was super nice). At first I did not like the salsa but it has grown on me, although still not my favorite. I do like that it is fresh and has got a kick to it, and love cilantro, but could do without the tons of onions I have to pick through. Also, I've only had their house margarita but its just on the okay side. Overall, these two Texans are happy and will continue to return! read more

Best Mexican food and great service! Lot of food and the servers are extremely nice! They have the best burritos, we love coming here! And its clean! read more

Wow we had a great dinner tonight. I had the nachos locos, a side chili rellano and three deep fried jalapeños. I had the el jefe margarita to drink. Ran me $30. Definitely pre pandemic pricing and the food was perfect! We had a super cool waiter that really made the experience great. I wish I would have taken photos but I was too busy enjoying myself. Absolutely my favorite NE Mexican Restaurant. And we got a surprise ice cream dish at the end!!! I will be coming back on the regular! Thanks guys read more

Dark, dirty and lousy food. I really think the good folks of the greater Portland area have a very brainwashed point of view on what decent South of the Border style food should taste like. If you have ever been to the Southwest portion of our country and experienced any Mexican food you would know just how bad this food really is. Quantity is NOT everything. read more

The food is generic and bland. Maybe I just had high expectations because a few people I know have raved about this place. Or maybe it's because I've eaten real mexican food that hasn't been dulled down for the american palate. Either way, I'm not digging this place. Our server was dismissive and rude. The guacamole is good. read more

I grew up in Gresham and La Carreta was a huge part of my childhood. I'd go here for celebrations, after football games in high school and for dinner with mom after a long day of shopping. Their combinations are an incredible deal. Pretty much everything comes with rice and beans. Their beans with the melted cheese on top are incredible! Their salsa is also very fresh. Portions are huge and you get your money's worth. They have a grande margarita that is HUGE and perfect to share (or keep for yourself if you want to be tipsy). It can get very loud on the weekends when it's packed and they have a mariachi. On those nights it's best to skip the headache and just get it to go. read more

I'm sorry but I love La Carreta. When you want a huge burrito covered in sauce and a large margarita, this is your place to go. And who doesn't love a Mexican place where they are constantly bringing you warm chips and salsa? Ah, the best. I usually get the chicken burrito and it is delish. And the ice cream they bring you at the end is a welcome addition. The happy hour deals are great as well. Let's admit it, it's not the most glamorous or quality place in the world but for some fattening Mexican food, its my go-to spot. read more

This is a great place for lunch. Their lunch specials are $5.95 and they are huge. You could feed 6 people on the fiesta platter alone. They have a killer fajita salad and their soups are great on a rainy day. They offer this little ice cream dessert that is really tasty. Huge place big parking lot outside seating also. read more

Awfully good food - partially because it isn't as salty as some Mexi-rants. Enormous portions. They pour salsa out of pitchers, leave a pitcher of water on your table...keep it coming! Band plays on weekends - awesuuuummm! Free deserts during the week - awesuuuummmm!!!! Delicious iced tea in grande glasses - aweeeesuuuuuummmmm!!!!! The best restaurant tamales I have ever had - not thick and dry and bready, but deliciouso con muy manteca. read more

I ordered a kaluha/chocolate drink of some sort and it tasted like cough syrup...only took like 2 sips of it. It was awful. I thought it might taste mudslide-ish, but it most certainly did not! The cheesy chicken taco thing we ordered though was very tasty, however they brought refried beans out with it and they can't go on everything. The nachos we ordered were delish though!! read more

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Came in for lunch with a friend and we both left feeling let down and regretted going here. Choices were a bit limited on the lunch menu, especially veggie choices. I opted for the two cheese enchiladas combo plate that came with beans and rice. He ordered a beef taco and cheese enchilada. The provided salsa was just blah and full of onion. We also ordered guacamole that was good and different as it had sour cream mixed in. The guac was served with what seemed like a pico de gallo but that too was mainly onion. The food came quickly and piping hot but taste wise blah and bland. The beans were alright but the rice was dry and bland and the enchiladas were nothing special. The service was very friendly but with the food quality I won't be back. read more

This place is awesome! Huge portions for the right price and the place has outstanding customer service. I've been coming here for a long time and I'm happy to see things are still the same. My go to is the bean burrito plate or the sampler plate. Very clean and upbeat environment. Oh, and can't forget about the chips and salsa, amazing! Of course I always look forward to visiting again. read more

Save your money. The meal portions are big but the food quality is not great! I got the Chicken Fajita Plate. It comes with a side of Rice, Pico De Gallo and Frijoles (Beans). The chicken had no flavor. My friend order the wrapped bacon shrimp. The shrimp was over cooked. It came with French Fries. Those French fried were re-heated. It came with veggies, oh goodness the veggies, they had no flavor, no seasoning. No bueno! Coming back? Nope. read more

The food was delicious and the service exceptional. We had a large group of people and all of our meals came out at the same time. I'll definitely be returning. read more

La Carreta of Gresham - Shredded beef chimichanga with green and white sauce, topped with sour cream and guacamole. With a side of rice, beans and cheese. - Salad Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

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Been coming here since I was a kid. Service is always friendly, food is usually great, and it's a fun atmosphere. Nothing too extravagant, just a classic. read more

Service was good, but that's about it. Their salsa had a good flavor but was too chunky for my liking. The "grilled" steak was not grilled at all and the seasoning was not good. Rice was bland, and the chicken (in my chimichanga) was moist, but not really seasoned at all. Their guacamole was pretty much just avocado and sour cream mixed together. We wont eat here again, so we are still on the hunt for our go-to Mexican restaurant in the area. read more

Delicious! Amazing waiters, very outgoing, and helpful. A little too loud is the only reason it didn't receive the full 5 star rating. My family and I go there often and they already know what we are ordering. They always come and say hello as well as poke fun with us because that's the kind of people we are. We have a lot of fun at this restaurant!! read more

The food is fresh, excellent tasting and you get large portions! Their lunch specials are all priced at $6.95! You just have to pick the one that will fill your needs. The chips and salsa just keeps coming if you want them. Then after stuffing your face with too much lunch, everybody gets an included scoop of vanilla ice cream and a cinnamon sugar fried tortilla! I've ate there since they opened and that is many years ago! Never a bad meal. Life is good at La Carretta's! read more

The service was great. They kept coming with chips and salsa but it was super heavy on the onions. The fajitas had a tremendous amount of onions. The beans and rice lacked flavor, the mountain of cheddar cheese does not help the flavor. And no pork carnitas on the menu. Kids ordered burrito and Enchilada, neither were pleased and that food sat with us for a few days. We did enjoy the drinks!! But $16 for a burrito is crazy. Again, the service was really great, happy crew. read more

Just returned from this place having dinner with the family tonight. Ate here before and was just ok. Decided it give it a go one more time. We're seated right away and greeted with a nice server and left us with our menus. And then the fun begins. The server did not even take our drink order so we just had water. That was fine, saved us ten bucks in soft drinks. Eventually the waiter returned to take our food order and left us with chips and salsa. As we waited in conversation, my wife noticed that the plant that was next to our table had dust bunnies on it. The plant hanging over the table. Any sudden breeze might blow then off onto to our food. Sickened by the sight, we tried to ignore it and wait for our food. Alas the food arrived and it looks good. Silverware in hand, we dig in. Kids got bean and cheese burritos. Bland. Wife got carne asada tacos. Flavorless. I got the macho combo, shrimp was awesome. Skirt steak that accompanied the shrimp was not even seasoned. Overall disappointed with the food. Service is great. Dust bunnies might have even enhanced the flavor of the food. This place comes nowhere near what real Mexican food should taste like. Looking around the place, there are no other Mexicans in the place. Should have been a good indicator that this is not authentic. Save your time, go to Muchos Gracias instead. read more

This place, in no way should be a first choice for anyone. However, they are open until 2am and when you can't think of anywhere else to go, you might find yourself here. Just don't expect greatness.. The food is not great, but it passes for edible. I swear I tasted Italian seasoning in the salsa.. Typical bland rice,beans and "coleslaw" accompanies the meal. The chicken lacks flavor and the tamales are too heavy. I've actually never really been thrilled with any of the food I've had here, and yet I come back ever so often. I guess I just like it when I can sit somewhere and munch on endless chips and salsa and drink my margarita til 2 in the morning. read more

More like 3.75 stars. I've been here twice. The first time was awesome, second time was so so. They have amazing margaritas, and some really good deals in the bar area. The main dining room is nothing fancy, and the service is a tad slower than in the bar. The food seems consistent, and the pricing is reasonable. I will be back the next time I'm craving this type of Mexican food and in the area. read more

Mexican food is my fave since I was little so it's hard to impress. Food was delightful but what I noticed most and the reason I frequently return is because of the customer service, amazing servers, uplifting and happy atmosphere, and service is so fast! I will go on to tell people how La Carreta will always be my best experience at a restaurant. read more

This is THEE place for late night cravings in Gresham/Troutdale! It's open late, drinks are ok, food is fine & you get complimentary chips & salsa. The food is pretty much the same & tastes the same as every other Mexican restaurant in the Portland Metro Area. It's a go-to place for late night hangs & quick Mexican food. read more

The staff are awesome :) super friendly, service was fast, food was great! We even got complimentary ice cream after our huge food portions :) read more

Delicious.. way better than the La Carreta on mcgloughlin.. a little more spendy too but way better service and quality of product. We will go here from now on read more

We always take the kids here - We all have our favorite dish and drink. We love hitting this place atleast once a month. When we leave we always take about half of our platters of food with us. Good portions - I get atleast three meals out of one. Probably beacuse I fill up on the hot chips and yummy salsa. read more

Love this place. Staff very friendly. Food is OK with big servings. Drink specials every day.

Best shredded beef burrito I've had in awhile also the refried beans are fantastic! The rice is a little dry for my taste...so I'd say just double up on the beans!:) very kind staff and generous. read more

Not the best of food at all. I seem to have gotten ill everytime I have eaten here. I have been there 3 times and each time I get something different so that way I can see if it would ever change and it's just not worth giving it anymore chances. read more

La Carreta has been a really nice place to dine in Gresham over the years. Great Mexican food and service. Their chips and salsa are the best around in my opinion. On the weekends they have a groups of musicians who will play guitars and sing which has been pretty cool to experience. Festive atmosphere as well. read more

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This is the best Mexican restaurant ever. My family and I have been coming here for years and it is always amazing. I get the polo asado with flour tortillas and it never disappoints. The service is great and take out is just as good as dining it. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

I could never get tired of this place, food is always fresh and makes you satisfied.They also serve good priced drinks, that are worth the stop. read more

Outstanding food, excellent service from all staff and a beautifully painted interior and exterior.

Three words: Good, cheap, friendly I've been coming here for many years now. The food is good, not the best mexican food in town but certainly good. the staff is great, and the drinks are even better. Salsa is quite addicting. read more

Food was pretty good, however the service was minimal. We only saw our waiter two times: Taking our order & bringing the bill. My soda was never refilled and we were never checked on. Not bad if you're not expecting much. And I've cream came with our meals, which was cool. read more

This has been our families restaurant for over 15 years. We don't go anywhere else . This is the BEST mexican around Gresham and even all of Portland. Huge delicious portions for a very reasonable price. If you've tried anywhere else, don't. Just go here. read more

Absolutely love their food! Have became our family tradition for to go food! The people there are always very friendly and everyone in a good mood! read more

I have been going to this restaurant for over a decade. I have had the same amazing service and food every single time without fail. This is hands down one of my very favorite restaurants, we have lots of family birthday dinners there on top of regular lunches and dinners. I've never been disappointed! And it's always clean in the dining area and the bathroom. The coconut margarita is wonderful and the fajitas are a must try! There salsa is my favorite too.... and the rice and the beans!!! Go already! read more