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La Carreta Restaurant

3.7 (33 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Noemy Z.

This place is ridiculous. You get food, and when you ask for water or something to drink, they tell you you have to get up and go BUY some from the little grocery store that is all the way by the entrance. The food is eh, doesn't have much flavor. We ended up paying $16 a plate, and there was 4 of us yet we still had to buy drinks. Save your money go elsewhere

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Josh G.

I traveled to NM 4-5 times for work for a couple of years ago and fell in love with the cuisine. My role at work changed and I unfortunately hadn't been able to visit in almost 3 years. So, as we drove across the country in our RV to try and mitigate Covid occurrences, I knew I had to stop. Knowing nothing about Gallup, I turned to Yelp to help me find handheld breakfast burritos along our path. La Carreta was the winner. And now we are as well! I hate that yelp reviews now include details surrounding Covid practices, but I will say La Carreta is one of the most prepared restaurant I have visited since lock down. I'm not sure if it's NM policy or just the restaurant themselves, but I was impressed. Immediately upon entering, I was prompted to sign in with my name, phone number or email, date and time of visit and if I had any symptoms. I was a little disappointed to see they had only one pen to sign. But, as soon as I turned to follow the path marked on the floor, I saw a large display with hand sanitizer! The counter had the usual plexiglass barrier and all employees I saw were wearing masks. Kudos to La Carreta on staying safe. Now, on to the burritos. Wow! Size to $ ratio already had me impressed. My wife was afraid the burritos might be small, based on the prices, but you can see from my pics, they are generously sized. I ordered a bacon egg burrito, christmas, hash browns, and cheese. My first few bites were a little underwhelming, but as I got deeper into the burrito (and the chile really), the flavors were so good. Plenty of salty bacon, complimented by mild, but pleasant heat from the chile, gooey melted cheese, balanced and filled out by the hash browns. Overall, La Carreta scratched the itch I've had since leaving NM breakfast burritos behind. I'd definitely recommend to any one passing through Gallup.

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Charlie P.

5 hungry, handsome, charming young men were on the prowl for some authentic Mexican cuisine after a week long camping trip. In the small but cozy town of Gallup, NM, these daring Texas travelers stumbled upon La Carreta, unknowingly about to have the slappiest, mouth-watering Mexican food in all of western New Mexico. Immediately greeted with a smile by Gabby the baddy, the staff and service had these five young men feelin sum typa-way. After devouring authentic Mexican food ranging from bussin brunch food to bitchin tacos, these young men left feeling orgasmic and satisfied. Giving a generous tip to reflect the excellent service, they left as mysteriously as they came. Their only critique was that the staff was too hardworking and the food was a little too good. Gabby the Baddy said everything was good, and damn good it was.

Satya K.

I came here based on the reviews of the birria tacos, and boy this place delivered. So, so, so good! Don't miss them, if you live here or pass through this town!

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Keets 8.

The best birria tacos! They only have them Thursday to Sunday only so I'm always getting my fix on the weekends. They taste extremely delicious with a Mexican beer :)

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would not recommend eating here slow service soggy chips the chip dip looked like code red moutain dew, canned food, waiter came to the table one time during our time eating here,

La Carreta, Gallup, NM. Taken from our booth.

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6 months ago

Awesome delicious and delightful food with great service. My combination plate on point and more!

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The service was a very pleasant experience. My server helped me find the right entry and her direction was right on the money.

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Breakfast was really good. Their salsas are delicious. They have Aguas frescas. I had the chilaquies with red and green chili.

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2 years ago

They can even take the order right and they charge more then what the suppost to wont ever go back food was decent over rated

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3 years ago

My son ordered a bowl of menudo, menudo had hair in it. Service was so so, refried beans were kinda watery. I wouldn't eat here again

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6 years ago

Real Mexican food like grandma would make. Delicious soups as well as traditional fare. I will be back!

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Delicious shredded beef tacos ! With extras as well. A good place to take the family.

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7 years ago

Good portions, flavorful, made to order. Classic Mexican/ New Mexican. Chile was good spicy but not too hot. Good service

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9 years ago

Service was slow food was not satisfying the waitress did not come to check on us we had to go upfront to get our check and owner was rude

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La Carreta Restaurant - mexican - Updated May 2026

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