La Carreta Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.2
Very Good
2287 reviews
 $$$
(219) 791-0119   |   Visit Website

About

La Carreta Mexican Restaurant & Bar, situated in Merrillville, Indiana, is a popular Mexican restaurant which doubles as a bar. This restaurant serves a variety of Mexican dishes - from the traditional favorites to more flavorful regional preparations. It is a great place to dine with family and friends, or to meet up at the bar for drinks and socializing. The atmosphere of the restaurant is lively and inviting, and the staff are attentive and helpful in offering the best flavors of Mexican cuisine.

Restaurant Features

Facilities & Amenities

  • Restroom Restroom
  • Bar Bar
  • Kid Friendly Kid Friendly
  • Kid Menu Kid Menu
  • Kid High Chair Kid High Chair
  • Vegetarian Options Veg Friendly
  • Alcohol Alcohol
  • Happy Hour Specials Happy Hour
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Access

Parking

  • Free Parking Lot

Accepted Payments

  • Credit Card
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Ratings for La Carreta Mexican Restaurant & Bar

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    4.2 (2287)
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    4.3 (2100)
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    3 (159)
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    3.5 (28)

Reviews for La Carreta Mexican Restaurant & Bar

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Michael K.

So good and so much left over food. Awsome atmosphere, music and drinks. Service was really fast and our server was easy to understand and a great help with the decision making.

Scott W.

Very, very service oriented and some of the food is really good and some of it is so so. I ordered the ribeye steak which was supposedly 10oz. Well, it was very thin and grisselly and the meat was tough and it tasted like salmon. I don't think it was a coincidence that my son ordered broiled salmon, but they said that the steak was not cooked in the same grill that the salmon was, even though the steak both smelled and tasted exactly like the salmon my son had. But here's the thing... they made it right. They took my thin, tough, chewy grisselly salmon flavored ribeye back and brought me a Carne asada which was fabulous and the costumer service was above and beyond. Thank you and I'll likely be back.

James G.

I’ve eaten at a ton of Mexican restaurants before but this is my favorite of all. By a long shot. The decor when you walk in is themed so well. It’s cozy and fun and just full of class. The servers (most have been here since the opening like Benito) are amazing. All of them. Great service. Friendly and reliable. The food - WOW - there really isn’t a bad thing on the menu. But beware the portion sizes are larger than you think. I’ve had their fajitas before and a ton of their chicken dishes (all are fabulous) but this time I went for the tostada dinner. The chicken tostada was phenomenal. I don’t know how they season that chicken but it was amazing. The toppings are piled high. It’s hard to pickup. Had to start with my fork. And you’ll need plenty of napkins. The prices are decent and the variety is good because you can find something for everyone here. Highly recommend this place. You may have leftovers. Enjoy!!!

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Business Hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Location Map

269 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410

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