La Carreta - Menu

269 W 81st Ave, Merrillville I-46410-5452, United States

🛍 Lunch, Cheese, Mexican, Spanish

3.9 💬 5702 Reviews
La Carreta

Phone: +12197910119

Address: 269 W 81st Ave, Merrillville I-46410-5452, United States

City: Merrillville

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 5702

Website: https://www.lacarretarestaurantandbar.com/merrillville-location

"I read the other reviews and found the need to write an accurate one. If you want real, authentic Mexican food in NWI, this is the place. The portions are very generous and the food great. There is a reason why it is always packed. We have had just about everything on the menu and have enjoyed almost everything. The enchiladas suizas are awesome, as are the Texas Nachos. Their white cheese sauce is amazing. The shrimp tacos are great too. The margaritas are a little hit or miss, but the pina colada margarita is to die for. The review that talked about going to Jalapenos for real Mexican is laughable, that place is overrated, overpriced and completely Americanized Mexican food. It isn't terrible, but not authentic. Also, the review that talked about the manager trying to rip them off by adding an extra tip seems doubtful. The place is family owned and the manager is always there and very accommodating. I highly recommend it."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Lunch Combos

Kids Menu

Beef Steak

Main Courses

Egg Dishes

Spanish

Dips

Salad

Pizza

Indian

Appetizer

Tacos

Lunch

Seafood

Uncategorized

Chicken

Burritos

Dessert

Mexican Specials

Kid's Menu - Quesadillas

Taco Salad

Mains

Combination Dinners

Lunch Quick Picks

Fajitas

Jess Jess

Love love love this place I go every week great drinks and awesome food!!

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Reviews

GRJ
GRJ

If you are looking for a true margarita experience... You got to the right place. Good food


IndianaTraveler
IndianaTraveler

Margaritas are good. Food is good too. Service isn't always the greatest but it is kind of busy everytime Ive been there.


BC
BC

The food is delicious! The salsa is amazing! The Margaritas are fantastic! I really enjoy the atmosphere and the staff is very friendly! View menu


Joe
Joe

Pretty Good Busy Busy Place. The service wasn't bad they were very busy when we went. I had the beef fajitas they were good but a bit over cooked. Drinks were always coming to the table but the check took awhile other than that all was good.


Cassidy
Cassidy

The Chicken Mazatlan was delicious, although the shrimp in it was a little bland. The service was a bit slow for a Mexican restaurant, but they were busy and it was Friday at 7pm. The chorizo cheese dip had a great taste, but it was a bit thin - definitely needed some napkins!


Leah
Leah

My husband and I stopped by for dinner as we passed through Indiana traveling on 65. We really wanted a good place to eat and I am so happy we found this place! It was really busy, even at 8pm, and I see why! Awesome, hard working, fun staff, excellent quesadilla's, and really good margaritas. Would definitely recommend! View menu


Dawn
Dawn

During our drive back to Fort Wayne from O'hare, my husband and I decided to make a pit stop at La Carreta. The chips were served hot and the salsa tasted freshly made. It had a nice kick to it, but was still delicious. We opted for items from the lunch menu and were pleasantly surprised at how quickly our food arrived. We decided on the fiesta burrito and chicken quesadilla, both of which we thoroughly enjoyed. Our server was friendly and attentive. If La Carreta was located in our hometown, we would definitely become regular customers.


Urban
Urban

If you like it spicy.... I can not eat spicy food, but I like mexican food! <br/ <br/ Quesadilla I like the Chicken ones! I recommend getting a cup of the white melted cheese and dip! <br/ <br/ Burrito I get the Fiesta chicken burrito and instead of the spicy red sauce I get the Melted white cheese on it! <br/ <br/ my fieonce gets the beef fiesta burito she loves it but I think the beef has a bland almost went bad taste. EVERY TIME!<br/ <br/ We eat here often. Hacienda is a place we like equally as much! There are more authentic places I am sure but this isnt bad!


rebecca
rebecca

I read the other reviews and found the need to write an accurate one. If you want real, authentic Mexican food in NWI, this is the place. The portions are very generous and the food great. There is a reason why it is always packed. We have had just about everything on the menu and have enjoyed almost everything. The enchiladas suizas are awesome, as are the Texas Nachos. Their white cheese sauce is amazing. The shrimp tacos are great too. The margaritas are a little hit or miss, but the pina colada margarita is to die for. The review that talked about going to Jalapenos for real Mexican is laughable, that place is overrated, overpriced and completely Americanized Mexican food. It isn't terri... View menu

Categories

  • Lunch Satisfy your midday cravings with our delicious lunch menu. From fresh salads and hearty sandwiches to savory soups and vibrant bowls, each dish is crafted to give you the perfect midday boost.
  • Cheese A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments. View menu
  • Mexican Authentic Mexican flavors await you with sizzling fajitas, savory tacos, zesty enchiladas, and fresh guacamole, all crafted with rich, traditional spices and served with vibrant sides. Enjoy a fiesta on your plate!
  • Spanish A vibrant selection of traditional Spanish dishes featuring authentic paella, flavorful tapas, and delicious seafood. Experience the rich flavors and culinary artistry of Spain right at your table.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Takeout
  • menu
  • Television
  • menu
  • Parking Area

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"We made a reservation a week before the actual date. We had a 4pm reservation. Apon arrival we were told they were behind, and we would be seated in ten minutes. After the ten minutes we arrived at our table. There was food on one of our chairs, and the smell coming out of the carpet was strong and unpleasant. It smelled like mildew or mold. We sat unattended and ignored for ten more minutes. When the server finally arrived, she said she didn't even know she had our table to tend to. She apologized for the wait, and took our drink order. We sat for another ten minutes without even being brought water. I looked around for our server and saw she was in some sort of argument with what looked like the manager. A patron from a different table left her chair to get the server's attention as they were waiting to pay their check. The server dismissed the lady by saying she would be with her in another minute, and went right back to her previous conversation. I had seen enough at that point. We arrived at 3:30 pm. We were told we wouldn't be seated until 4pm. That was fine. But it was now 4:40 pm and we hadn't even gotten water at our table. Our party of 4 decided this wasn't for us. We got up and left quietly. One person asked if everything was OK on our way out, I said no, but we were all done, thanks. This was the first time we have ever walked out of a restaurant. I hope they can fix their issues. Our party was uncomfortable and not impressed with the lack of attention from the staff."