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.

I am vacationing from southern California, where many, many Mexican restaurants exist and I have…read moreeaten at many in California and elsewhere. I always get a Fajitas meal. The Alambres Fajitas at Taco Wagon ranks up with the best - and I believe it was the best that I have ever tasted. I believe the cheese and pieces of bacon added to a grilled steak and chicken put it at the top. AND, when you compare the price/serving at Taco Wagon versus prices/servings in California, the value also is tremendous. Other pluses: the restaurant was full and the service still was very pleasant and fast. Go there and enjoy a great dinner out.

As a native from Arizona, this place is doing all the right things. The Food is always served hot &…read moredelicious with authentic seasonings not found often, east of the Mississippi. Every server we've had has been pleasant and attentive. 10/10, I have and will continue to come back again and again.

Based on the pork tacos and cheesy rice my husband ordered for me, I'd return. Very flavorful with…read morespices and well-portioned. Al Pastor is a food truck on a space with other types of food trucks called The Backyard Forest. It includes: The Pied Piper (hand pies) JD's Mobile Cafe (B/L/D American cuisine) Pok-E Joes (BBQ) Blue Ribbon Pies (I also recommend) Cowlicks Ice Cream Papa O's Dog House Wings N Things Paragon Tea Co Corny Kettlers Rolled or Bowled (that's really clever...even a green sign...) Chillout (snow cones)

Visited The Backyard today and tried their namesake - Al Pastor Taco. It was delicious!! Tons of…read moreflavor, made to order and guess what; the corn tortilla didn't fall apart! We will be back! I wanna try more of the menu. Staff was friendly too.

Great food and good service on a night when they were slammed. We still got a table with minimum…read morewait and fresh food delivered quick considering how packed they were.

Ordered from this location tonight (6-5-2025) for the first time and it will definitely be the…read morelast. I got the street taco with carnitas and when it arrived at my house, i opened it up and instead of cilantro and diced onion, there was just one huge piece of onion. The pork inside was so dry i could not chew it AT ALL. It was hard as a rock and seemed like it was scraps that stuck to the bottom of the pan that had been sitting all day. I took the onion off of it and gave it to my dog. She wouldnt eat it. I dont know whats up with this location tonight but that was literally the worst taco i have ever had in my life and whoever made it KNOWS it was not something that shouldve been served but he or she simply gave zero cares about it and sent it out anyway. LAZY.

Great food, great service, great prices, truly an amazing business we will return again!read more

I go here frequently. The food is good and service is fast. Today they get a one star due to an…read moreissue they refuse to address. I go to pay and am told my card declined. Weird but okay. I give them a different one and again, declined. That is really odd so I say try a third one and am told again declined. I have cash so i figure their system must be askew. I go to pay and see all three transactions approved on my phone. I show the cashier and he goes and gets someone else. That woman is telling someone else what happened and I tried to show her and tell them I needed the amount credited back. She became rude and told me to just wait a minute. Then she tells me it was not approved and that there is nothing they can do about it. That it's on me now. I again tell them that I need this credited back as I am not paying four times for one meal. Again, I am basically told it isn't their issue. I ask who I can call back at the restaurant to discuss and I was told that if I had an issue with the charges to call the card companies. This was just ridiculous. I am filing dispute claims as well as looking into a BBB claim as well. If you go here bring cash.

The food is excellent and reasonably priced. The customer service great. This is my go to spot…read morecause I know I won't be disappointed.

Food at this place is fabulous and it won't break you make sure you try this place out if you enjoy…read moreMexican food

Stopped in to this Mexican restaurant for dinner with my family plus the extended family (10…read moretotal). The parking lot was busy due to three restaurants in the same area but there was plenty of parking, despite some persons parking in completely ridiculous locations (like the fire lane). Upon entering, the hostess seated us at a large wooden table large enough for all of us. Our service was a team effort but all staff members were attentive and pleasant. Drinks remained full and due to the time it took to get our food (slow for a Mexican place) we ate way too many chips and salsa bc they kept bringing them. The business was busy but there was still room for persons walking in. They have both table and booth seating with Hispanic music playing overhead at a pleasant level. Our group ordered a wide array of food from quesadillas (shrimp and chicken), kids meals with soft tacos, nachos supreme, bowls, and tacos. I opted for the Patron taco special - 4 tacos with rice and beans (asada, Al pastor, carnitas and chicken). The portions were large and filling. A great meal for a group at a fair price.

On a long drive and cruised by Lynchburg VA and stopped in Mi Patron. Coming from So Cal, Mexican…read morefood is beyond prevalent. I felt I can make a good pick. The place had good reviews so with my tongue-in-cheek, I went in and ordered. Great food!! Very, very tasty; very professionally arranged menu. I opted for the Chef's Special paired with a margarita-Muy delicioso! Very, very good food. The local Virginians don't know how good they have it. Go in-you will come out very satisfied and figuring when you can return.

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.

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!