We went here last night and had a delicious dinner , it was nice and cozy atmosphere ..the table…read moreguacamole is a must. It was so fresh and delicious...my husband had the steak fajitas and loved it, our daughter had the burrito grande with chicken. She said it was very tasty except they put too much cheese on top of everything. The drinks were delicious and the service was quick and Hot , I would definitely recommend this place

La Carreta Mexican Restaurant is a very good restaurant for Mexican food and drink…read more Very good experience overall all. Wait staff was quick to seat us even though the restaurant was busy. The cleaned and prep tables quickly after previous people left and they had the table / booth ready in a short time. They quickly got drinks and took orders as we were ready. They followed up for refills and the food came out quick. Food was hot when it arrived our table and portions were good. Their Texas Trio Fajitas platter was good and their individual soft steak taco "street" style were excellent. Place was clean. It was too noisy for me at the bar and tables in that area. Inside the restaurant section, still loud, but not as bad as the bar area. Prices are fair. Drinks are well poured and tasted good. Overall, La Carreta is a strong recommendation and we'll be back to this location. We tried other locations and this one is the best.

2nd time here. Rarely when I travel do I repeat a restaurant but this one is exceptional…read more I ordered the Chicken fajitas and it comes out on a sizzling Lodge cast iron skillet. Smells, sounds and the tastes are wonderful to experience. Set for three fajitas. Excellent chicken. Thin grilled just right. Spanish rice could have a little more diced tomatoes. The refied beans were tasty. Could have been mashed by hand and a little less. I like chunky refried beans. Tortillas were excellent maybe they could be a little larger but nicely done. Definitely enough food!! The service was friendly and checked on me frequently. Food from time to order to table was excellent. The ambience is very nice. Large place. Nicely decorated. Awesome.

I was a little apprehensive eating at a Mexican restaurant in a mall! But, I was wrong. My son and…read moreI shared the steak fajitas and both of us were very satisfied! I never eat or cared for Spanish rice. I decided to stir the rice in the fajita hot plate and soak up all the oils and then added the homemade tomatillo salsa. Wow!!! I'll be back for his wedding in just over a week and I definitely will come back

My friend, who lives in Lynchburg, took me back to La Tacqueria last night and the space seems so…read moredifferent!, but still colorful, very clean and hospitable. We are from CA, but comida is everywhere! He always orders street tacos, but I ordered huaracha, and when I asked for mixed special meats (buche, lengua, tripa), they were happy to comply. So delicious. and beautifully presented. I miss the tortillas and salsa, but the varieties and quality must mean that most folks come back time and again to try the varieties.

Not sure how one of my pizza reviews got on here but this place has legit Mexican food. Definitely…read morerecommend it.

We were visiting the area from Orlando, FL and my family absolutely loved this place! The food was…read moredelicious and you could really tell everything was made fresh, from the tortilla chips to the guacamole. Everyone who took care of us was so kind and welcoming, and the whole experience was wonderful. We had such a great meal here and would highly recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area!

This is the best Mexican restaurant in Lynchburg. Their chips are homemade and come out hot. The…read moreguac is fresh with avocado chunks. The white cheese queso meets your expectations. The meat on the burritos are quality. Everything was so good. Staff are nice. You can order to-go at counter or sit down to eat. Highly recommend. No place is tastier in LYH.

Loved this spot! Was a nice day out and the tables were clean, food came out quick and was very…read moregood!

Yikes! We had high expectations due to the high rating and delicious looking pictures online…read more Unfortunately, the food we received (which was VERY expensive, by the way, and prices for most items were not on the menu) was subpar. We ordered the al pastor tacos with rice and beans, chicken tacos, asada tacos, and asada torta. The good stuff: service was friendly, the wait wasn't too long, and the portions were good (the torta was GIANT). The atmosphere outside would probably be nice at night (they have outdoor seating, tables, lights). The torta was the best thing we ordered, it was good! Unfortunately, all the meat we got was dry and unseasoned. In the torta it was masked by all the other ingredients, but all of the tacos are more simple, so the unseasoned meat couldn't be covered up. The pork on the al pastor was so dry and flavorless I couldn't force myself to take more than a couple bites. The rice and beans also tasted unseasoned and flavorless which was very disappointing. All of this wouldn't have been so disappointing if it wasn't extremely expensive (we are visiting from DC and even street tacos there are cheaper!). We were expecting high quality for a meal that was almost $70 total (9 tacos with one side of rice and beans, one torta, and a soda).

First the margaritas lime mix was excellent and I love how the waiter was serving with the Mexican…read moregrandmother cooking. The pork could've been better, but the chicken and beef was great and I hope this restaurant gets it area and occupation higher and better and love the details on the wall.

Quality food, this is best Mexican restaurant food in Lynchburg, service is great, local ownedread more

I've found some good food on low-rent spots at the edge of many towns, but this one was pushing my…read morelimits. Between the people hacking away weeds with machetes outside in the crowded parking lot and the indoor space that had no AC and industrial strength fans blowing just to keep people from melting in the summer, and the takeout container they seemed to have burned some holes in, it was on the sketchy side. The food I took was a vegetarian platter. A corn tamale was tasty, but I kind of wished I'd just gotten pupusas and hopefully been able to get some variety. It's a cuisine worth trying, and there is another similarly named outlet in the area so perhaps I might see if that one is in better shape.

I love this place! Super authentic and the workers are genuine, very homey feel to it, not going to…read morebe your fine dining experience but the food is delicious and priced fairly. Have brought many people here and they all had good things to say!

Delicious Mexican food! Tasty, strong drinks. Friendly staff. Quick service. Fun, colorful decor…read more Great place to come with peeps or just sit at the bar. Support downtown!

This was our first visit to El Mariachi and we visited during restaurant week. It's a seat yourself…read moreand there were plenty of seats available on this Wednesday evening. The service was great and our waitress kept our drinks filled, chips loaded. Our table ordered the queso fundido, barria tacos, and a steak bowl. I didn't finish the tacos as they were very greasy and the meat had loads of fatty pieces. The bowl was decent tasting and a good sized portion. I doubt that we will go back based off the quality of the food. I would recommend the apple pie churro as that was really tasty. If you are looking for a place to go for some drinks and maybe some appetizers with friends, this might be your spot.

It's what every traditional american/mexican restaurant appears to be. The service is adequate…read morealthough sometimes I feel as if they're hard of hearing, It can be a little hard to get their attention but the prices are phenomenal for lunch and the food comes out in a timely manner. The burrito fajita is great and I love this place's cheese sauce. If you want a quick lunch bite to eat, it's exactly what you would expect. I'll be back!

Cinco de Mayo is the worst day to give a review. I've been a hostess and waitress in the past so I…read moretry to give a little bit of reprieve. BUT first impressions are everything especially on a holiday when you should be prepared for high volume foot traffic. We came in and there was no one at the stand. So we patiently waited and then a woman comes forward but only to ring guests out. Totally understandable and then shortly after a gentleman seats us without menus, water, and chips/salsa. We sit for nearly 15 minutes when we lost our patience as NO ONE came to our table. We waved down a waitress to ask and she told us that she had no idea who was supposed to be waiting on our table. Coming from the restaurant industry, tables are in sections and everyone is designated to a section. It was a lame response. After another nearly 10 minutes a young man finally approaches to get our drink order. Once he came back with our drinks we were able to order our food. Food was delivered by a food runner which was fine and the food was delicious. However we did not see the waiter ever during our meal; we never got water, we didn't have a chance to order another drink and didn't have a chance to order dessert. We had to flag someone down just to get our check which would've been a lot higher had we actually had better service. The man would've also received a better tip as well. Food: 4/5 Service: 1/5 Do better and plan accordingly ESPECIALLY on holidays.

Absolutely amazing!…read more Recommended by a local and we loved it! Upon arriving we noticed the beautifully designed exterior and interior as well. This place is full of details. After being seated we began to look over the menu and immediately noticed that prices. Being from out of town we were surprised to see the food reasonably priced. We even made the joke that back at home the prices would be double. Waiter was kind and attentive to our table. We ordered and food didn't take long to arrive. Another surprising thing were the food portions! They definitely know how to serve a meal. Everything was delicious! We left satisfied and wish we lived closer to come more often, but we definitely will be back when in town again. If you're in the area I highly recommend you give this place a try!

A place that comes recommended and stays this busy sets a certain expectation. Not perfection, but…read moreat least a level of care that shows up on the plate. Walking in, it felt like that expectation might be met. The room was full, the space was well put together, and the staff was handling the pace without any issues. The food didn't land there. **FOOD** We had a mix across the table. One of my kids ordered a taco salad with ground beef. Another went with the nachos. I had the chicken chimichanga with rice and beans, and my wife ordered the birria quesatacos. The taco salad showed the first problem. The ground beef came out loose and wet, almost soupy, and it never recovered from that. It threw off the entire dish and made it hard to get through. The chimichanga followed the same pattern. It looked right, but there was no real flavor behind it. It ate heavy without any balance. The rice didn't add anything, and the beans stood out for the wrong reasons. Very dark, pasty, and carrying a harsh flavor that lingered. That's a basic side, and it shouldn't be that far off. The nachos came out already soft. Not slightly softened from toppings, but fully soggy. That's something that should never make it to the table that way. The birria quesatacos were the only thing that came close to landing. They were passable, but not something you'd come back for, and not close to the best version of that dish. Across the table, three out of four dishes missed, and the fourth didn't do enough to carry anything. Nothing felt deliberate. It all came across like it was rushed out without much attention to how it actually eats. **SERVICE** Service held steady, especially with how busy the restaurant was. The staff stayed attentive, drinks were handled quickly, and everything came out in a reasonable time. No issues there. **AMBIANCE** The space is well done. It's inviting, comfortable, and built to handle a full room without feeling chaotic. It gives the impression of a place that should be more dialed in than what showed up on the table. **CLOSING** This is a frustrating one. Everything around the food points in the right direction. The problem is the one thing that matters most doesn't follow through. When most of the table struggles to get through their food, that usually tells you everything you need to know. **RATINGS** Food: * Service: **** Ambiance: **** Overall: **/*** Personal Disclaimer: I value small, independent restaurants and want them to succeed. This review reflects a single visit and may not represent every experience. EVERY RESTAURANT IS WORTH TRYING FOR YOURSELF. Go, see what you get, and be honest in how you evaluate it. I've worked as an executive chef, restaurant manager, and owner. I tend to hold places to a higher standard. Execution matters. Freshness matters. Effort shows. Cutting corners usually does too.