La Carreta

My review is not about their food but more about their hygiene. After I ordered my food I went to the men’s room to wash my hands and I found out that there was no soap. I rinsed well and used the paper towels to dry my hands and to also open the door. The door knob must be totally filthy since there was no soap. I told both one of the male and female staff that they were out of soap. They said OK. After dinner, about 45 minutes I went back to the men’s room to check– still no soap. This is the same restroom that all of the male staff uses, how can they use the facilities and not wash their hands with soap and water but come back to handle our food and drinks? Is this their standard? When I left I told the cashiers she said OK and when right back to what she was doing without calling any staff over. I turned around and told her that every male patron and every male staff who used the facilities was passing around bacteria, she said OK. If this is their standard attitude then what goes on in the kitchen??? Sorry but never going back.

I’m going 5 Star here because I’ve been to eat here plenty of times and have never ever had to send anything back, never had bad service and never got shocked by the check.
Seriously, the food is reasonable. The staff are all really good at their jobs and it’s really fairly priced.
My wife and I were trying to think of a naughty dinner option (fast food) when she said why not just go to the Mexican. After all you can have two combo meals for roughly the same as a meal for two at Burger King.
I know which I’d rather eat and am happy to pay the tip, always.
Great food, great restaurant, great staff and great prices.
Ps: The seats in the booths are getting a little worn out.

I love this place. Due to a busy family and work schedule, we probably eat here 2 – 3 times a week. Don’t judge! …it’s on the way home after late evenings of youth soccer practice. The food is always delicious and served incredibly fast. It seems like the staff is there long term. By that, I mean that there doesn’t seem to be a high turnover rate. The managers are incredibly friendly and honestly care about there patrons. In all sincerity, I have found them to become friends and practically family! Hugo (the owner) has created a wonderful restaurant.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Summerville area. They have better menu compare to La hacienda in my opinion.(such as Seafood enchilada) If you order a pitcher of margarita, you get free taquitos which I love ;) servers are always friendly, food comes out quick (like most Mexican restaurants), I never had a bad experience. I usually order Mixed Fajita or Seafood enchilada. Both are a big serving and delicious!

Love this place. Great service, good food, friendly staff. I eat here at least once a week.

Excellent food, fast service! And prices were reasonable. Will definitely visit again.

Amazing service and the wait staff is very quick and courtesy! The chips and salsa are always brought out immediately and the margaritas and beer are always frosty cold. Fresh tortillas and if you want an extra bite try the tomatillo salsa.
We always go, have a great experience and walk away full for less than other comparable restaurants. Frequent specials and the ability to order from the lunch menu anytime makes this plus their military discount one of my favorite places!

You know what? I’m going to jump the four stars and put this one at a five. Why you might ask?
1. The food was better than the times I’ve been before. Steaming hot, and the Arroz con Pollo was better than any place I’ve tried in town (and I try it at every place to compare.)
2. Their service was without a doubt, top notch. Fantastic people.
3. Their beer menu contained a few that I like that aren’t prevalent at many other spots. Mainly Pacifico and Bohemia. Love them.
4. If you are having a drink or two, they often pass around complementary shots of tequila. (In our case, two!)
All in all, this will be my Mexican spot in town!

The food was delicious and served hot. Definitely made an impression. The server was excellent!!! Attentive and friendly to our large group. Ordering take out for tonight’s dinner.

Our favorite local for Mexican food and drinks. Lunch or dinner never matters. Great service and awesome food

Decent Mexican food. If it’s your birthday they’ll sing and give you free fried ice cream. Good service and drinks the size of your average fishbowl.

–waiter was really nice.
–margarita was too sweet (as like all the rest of the Mexican places around here) but only $ 5 for a huge one.
–queso app was really big and good
–complementary salsa was too spicy
–veggie taco salad tasted good but was very watery (soupy like)
I would go back and order a beer and try a quesadilla.

I haven’t had La Carreta in such a long time. This time around was really interesting.
So I come here with my family whom I haven’t seen in 2 ½ months and expected just a normal experience. The manager came to greet our table which was appreciated and had a mariachi band play a song for our table which was super nice. Talented individuals as well. Then we had this waiter come to our table and started flirting with my sister in front of my family. I asked for our waiter then he went away. A couple minutes later this guy returns but this time pulls up a chair to the table. I had enough at this time and I stood up and I pulled him aside and told him that I wanted him to leave since I haven’t seen my family in 2 ½ months. I told him if he wanted to speak to my sister to do it another time. He finally leaves us alone. Anyways I ordered the chicken mole from here. It was literally the best chicken mole I’ve had in Summerville! The flavor was on point and I highly recommend it. However the portion and the price sucks. I forgot exactly how much the dish was but the portion was small for the price which I was highly disappointed about. So we’re about to leave and the manager gives my niece a teddy bear which was really nice of him and I greatly appreciate it. As I stand up, the waiter that was hitting on my sister was staring our table down! Not cool.
Pros: the chicken mole, the new outside seating area, mariachi band, super friendly staff
Cons: the portion, that waiter inviting himself to the table.

Its close to the house, so we go here quite a bit with the kiddos.
It is ok. Ambiance is alright. They just added a side deck and some tables outside. Inside is the typical mexi restaurant.
The food is the normal mexi you find in every other mexi place — order by number combo pretty much. The food is ok. Nothing outstanding or fantastic, personally I dont think there is much of a flavor to anything they serve, but like i said, close to the house and the kids like it, so we go pretty often.
The margaritas are really good, the service is very good.
great kids menu.

Very good service, and food was served Hot. I have been here many times with my family, and have never been disappointed. The Steak Fajitas were very fresh, and the portions were more than adequate. La Carreta will accommodate your taste in fresh salsa as well. I prefer HOT, and they delivered with a Habanero Salsa. The servers work together and do a superb job.
We will definitely be return customers!
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