Came in with pretty low expectations but left a believer. The arroz con pollo was delicious and definitely worth the cost in my opinion. A very fresh and light flavor. I didn't feel heavy or become overwhelmed by richness. The balance of the dish was excellent. Had great service by one of the owners. She was personable and attentive. read more

La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant - 31. Arroz con Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Orem, Utah

Today I went back to La Carretta. It's been a few years. The service was good. Our waiter was polite and he communicated well. He brought our food in a timely fashion and kept the drinks full. The location is getting old. It might be time to do some updating. The food was just okay. My Lomo Saltado was not how I relembeeed it. The meat had lots of fat. It wasn't quite season enough. It was just okay. I was disappointed. I used to really love this place. read more

La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant - 16. Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Orem, Utah

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So, I order shrimp w/ fries , rice saltado de Camaron. The rice was HARD and crunchy! The shrimp dried . The papas al huayequina.... No flavor!! ! It was beyond SAD!! Never will I return nor recommend this spot!!! Will keep looking to see what is there to be found... read more

Prices were pricey although quality was not good. We got there first thing for lunch so there was no wait and we were the only ones at the place. I ordered lomo saltado but the quality was eh ok. We ordered appetizers and a few other dishes but you could tell the food wasn't tasty at all. I would not go back. read more

Service was not the best, waiter was not attentive. Food was Americanized version of Peruvian, and come from a Peruvian that's says a lot, The only good thing was the ice cream that was over priced read more

We came here with a group of 8 a few weeks ago spur of the moment on a Friday night and had a great time! The employees, while few, were SO kind and professional. They put a lot of love into their craft! The restaurant is beautifully and authentically decorated, and there are a lot of tables! The food takes some time to make, but we have been here twice and have thought it delicious both times! Consider this home-y restaurant for your date night or family outing! read more

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Loved this Peruvian place! Food was amazingly delicious! Everybody loved their plate and we all left satisfied and full as the portions were quite large! Definitely recommend this place for some Peruvian good! read more

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Ceviche was 5 stars, services could use improvement It was slow and not attentive but food was good. Definitely will give a second try read more

Absolutely blown away. The food is incredible, impeccable seasoning on everything and the staff are lovely people. 5/5 stars for sure

I am not that familiar with Peruvian food, but family members that ate with me said that the food had been better in the past. Our server was very helpful and friendly and ensured that we did not have to wait to be seated or to get our beverages. The food all came out together and was appropriately hot or cold. Prices were a bit higher than I would have expected for a restaurant of this caliber, We ate at a similar Mexican restaurant yesterday and the prices there were about 25% lower for similar entrees. I might try different Peruvian restaurants in the past, though would return if there were no other similar restaurants to choose from. read more

First time here and came to place a pick up order. There were 2 servers, older lady and a younger gal. I engaged both of them and the customer service was cold and no engagement, primarily with the older lady. Just said " you ready to order ? " gave me the receipt and that was it. The food was okay, a solid 7 out of 10. read more

Solid 3 star restaurant!! Pretty good -- not great. Let me walk you through my experience here: - Waited AN HOUR to get our food. The menu says something along the lines of "Good food takes time. Please be patient while we make your food." But an hour is pretty crazy! Especially when other reviews say they received their food in 25 minutes. There was even a large family that arrived before us that didn't receive their food until after we did. - Our waitress was MIA. The restaurant wasn't super busy, but they seemed understaffed. I could tell she was working hard busing lots of tables! She was very kind the few times we did see her. - The food was pretty good. I'll be honest -- it didn't really sit right with me. I have been burping it up all night, but I enjoyed it while I ate it. It wasn't the best food I have ever had, but it was good enough to eat. My beans were lacking in salt, and so were the fries. - The complementary salsa was yummy!!! Throw some homemade chips in the mix, and you have me hooked. - The restaurant was very smoky. My hair and clothes are infused with the smell of the restaurant, and my eyes are a little irritated. - The food is overpriced. My plate of rice, meat, and beans was $14.99 It tasted more like a $10 meal though in my opinion! OVERALL ... La Carreta was a fun restaurant to try! It's always interesting to try new flavor combinations. I would eat here again if I had to, but I don't think I would choose to eat here again. read more

Average Peruvian, expensive prices. Meat was not good. Service was friendly but very slow.

I love this place! I live in Arizona and every time I travel to Utah I make it a point to go eat here! So good! Grab an Inca cola, Papa a la Huancaina (potatoes in what translates to "yummy sauce"), and Pollo a la Carreta (chicken marinated in grapefruit juice) and enjoy life! read more

I've got a thing for Peruvian food. What's not to love? Grilled meat and veggies usually with rice, fries and a delicious sauce to tie it all together. I can't believe that I haven't tried La Carreta sooner. It's a great little place with the family vibe. Definitely worth a try when you're feeling just adventurous enough to try something new. read more

My husband and I went here spontaneously. The service was great. Our server (possibly the owner) was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was good. Not the greatest, but we will be back. read more

Came here again to see if last time was just a bad experience or the wrong dish for me. I had the saltado mixto this time around and I felt that it was worth what I paid for it and was quite tasty. My wife says that the tilapia that she had was the best she can remember ever having, but what accompanied the tilapia was kind of unremarkable otherwise. We ended up having a piece of tres leches, but it wasn't very impressive either. Go here for the chicha morada and the saltado mixto, they are both worth the visit and are delicious. This is more of a 3 and a half review than a 4, but I'm putting it to 4 because my previous review was a 3. read more

Just like another review it's also been a few years for me. This used to be my favorite ceviche but today the fish (tilapia) was firm and not tender. I have to say I was dissatisfied but since it was so good previously would come back. Maybe they have a new cook or it was just a bad day? Service is great. Same waitress since opening read more

One of our favorite restaurants! The Saltado de Pollo is my personal favorite! It's a great little gem restaurant not too many people know about. read more

This was definitely one of the best ceviches that I've had in the US. The fish was well cut and the portion was the perfect size. Kinda expensive but worth trying. read more

La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant - 8. Ceviche Mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Orem, Utah

The food is delicious, the ambiance is clean, comfortable and attractive! I had the Loma Saltado and really enjoyed it!

I had lunch here food was really good . I had Peruvian food before compare to them . food here is amazing. Cozy and clean environment. Highly recommend read more

The restaurant food was good. My fiancé and I ordered the Bistec el jugo, which was good! The meat was fabulous. It would have been better with more sauce as the rice and fries were rather plain unless soaked in the juice with the steak. Chips and salsa were VERY good, just a bummer they cost more to get a second helping, especially when the prices are rather high across the rest of the menu. Service was good and lowkey. Place was clean and well-spaced out. read more

The food here is so good! We were looking for something different and found this little gem! We will definitely be back! read more

La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant - This was the #3! (Not sure of the name, but the taste !!!) - Peruvian Near Me - Orem, Utah

Went with a group of friends. Most of us lived in Peru and have had the real deal. I ordered the Arron con pollo and got arroz con pollo a la plancha. The rice was good but the chicken is not what comes with this dish. Also, the huancaina was flavorless. Service was so so. Would never go back. Other dishes where also not to par. read more

La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant - Arroz con Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Orem, Utah

By far the best place to eat in Orem. The chips and salsa is super good. The #1 and #2 are outstanding. The #15 is my favorite item on the menu. Never had a bad experience here and we've been eating here for years. Highly recommend! read more

For an authentic Ceviche, low carb no sugar added no industrial seed oils! No factory made food in the Ceviche.

Very nice mom and pop restaurant vibes! Service was good and quick! Never had Peruvian food before and was pleasantly surprised! Will be visiting again soon! read more

We are here for our first time tonight. The service was excellent and our waitress was very helpful in explaining the different menu choices. Chips and salsa were served as we waited for our meal. The salsa was excellent. Our food was delivered hot..you can tell it is made to order. An excellent meal! read more

La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant - Saltado Mixto - Peruvian Near Me - Orem, Utah

I'm debating between 2/3 starts. I apologize in advance for the "picky" review. I find it important to share MY experience. Let's get right to the food part. Portions: Good Price: A bit expensive Taste: okay Now for the rest. When we walked in here, it looked like it was foggy inside! Obviously all the steam form the kitchen. And we walked out of there smelling like food! The temperature of the restaurant was actually hot and we were sitting close a vent, wife and I were sweating as we tried to eat. Bathrooms, disgusting, the toilet was clogged and the urinal, you don't wanna know. One of the sinks to was your hands was clogged with nasty water. And to top it off, felt like you were in an oven in that bathroom, super hot in there! (Sorry if TMI) The service was.. mediocre, as you can see from my pictures, the only 2 servers here were playing on their phones. (Mind you that there were plenty of tables that needed to be cleaned and people to be served) I had to ask for my water to be refilled. Which in my book, an empty glass is a BIG no no. Our server was nice however. Other than that, food was VERY mediocre (in my opinion) portions were good for price paid (still a bit on the expensive side for my liking $32.45+Tip for two people, no drinks or appetizers or dessert) I will most likely not come back here, not impressed whah so ever, just another place to cross of the list of restaurants. read more

La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Orem, Utah

I came here around lunchtime and no one else was in the restaurant. The online menu shows cheaper prices than what they are, and it took over 40 minutes (despite my group being the only guests) to get my food which was cold and had no flavor. I ordered nachos which consisted of a few dollops of canned refried beans, a tomato, and not even a tablespoon of sour cream. I doused it in hot sauce to give it flavor. Other people in my group were also unimpressed with their orders. Overpriced, slow service, and flavorless food. Not gonna come back again. read more

This restaurant really hit the spot. It's one of my husband's favorite places to eat. He loves the grapefruit chicken. They have vegetarian options for me too. I like the vegetables with rice and fries. The tres leches was also delicious! I should have taken a picture before I dug in.. read more

La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant - Vegetables with rice and fries. #33. Saltado de Vegetales - Peruvian Near Me - Orem, Utah

This is my favorite restaurant in Utah. Their ceviche is the best I have ever had. And the service is great!

Terrible place, quality of food is very bad, I asked Papa a la Huancaina one and part of the potatoes are dark, I also ordered chicken saltado and it barely had a few pieces of chicken and the old potatoes and they charge expensive. When they bring me the main dish, the waiter comes and charges me and I still hadn't even started to ea... what a disgusting service and place read more

We have been going here for many years. We have always loved their food. One of our favorites is the pollo asada (rotisserie chicken) it is a whole chicken that comes with a salad and an order of fries. We often get at least two or three orders and get it for pickup and bring it home and then after we eat the chicken we make chicken stock out of the carcass and the way it is seasoned it makes the perfect chicken soup. The owners are amazing. read more

CLOWNS. Online and painted on the front door of the restaurant, it states it closes at 10pm. We showed up at 8:35 and these fools say," sorry we close our kitchen at 8:30." I then ask," Doesn't it say you close at 10 on your door?" They proceed to say that." we stay open until 10 but close our kitchen at 8:30." SUPER SMART! read more

I'm just giving 2 stars. The food is okey, it looks nice, but it really lack of flavor. I really expected a lot from them but I am sorry, nop read more

The service sucks. They had 1 server for 12 tables (I counted). They never filled my cup with water. The food was not made correctly. I've only come to this establishment because of others wanting to go. I have never enjoyed it. That's not how the pollo a la brasa should look. read more

La Carreta Peruvian Restaurant - Peruvian Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Been coming here for 30 years. I live in California now but try to eat here whenever I am in Utah. Wish we had a restaurant like this where we live. My favorite is the lomo saltado with chicha morada to wash it down. Ursula and Jorge are the best. read more

unbelievably bad. not once... over a dozen times. my parents and a coworker like it for some reason. AWFUL service every single time. currently Im sitting in a party of 12. we've been here 37 minutes... still don't have drinks. food is over priced and over salted. save yourself from a poor experience. read more