Restaurant
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
3 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Eric
September 4, 2022
A family-owned establishment, La Carreta first opened in 1976 by Cuban exiles who found refuge in Miami, and they’ve been satisfying the whopping appetites of Miami residents since then. Start with the shrimp pineapple tostones, which are fried green plantains stuffed with shrimp in a pineapple and cilantro sauce. Yes, it tastes as good as it sounds. Then, make your way to the Vaca Frita, shredded beef grilled with onions, served with rice and sweet plantains. Not in the mood for just beef? They have a wide variety of pork dishes, but if you must choose just one, go for the Cuban Sampler, with a little bit of everything. It includes ground beef picadillo, roast pork, ham croquette, tamale, yuca, white rice, black beans and sweet plantains. Yeah, I know, you can’t go wrong with this one. They have a wide assortment of cheesecakes, but make sure you splurge for the Dulce de Leche cheesecake, it’s like no other you’ve tasted before, with just the right amount of sweetness dancing around your taste buds.
A family-owned establishment, La Carreta first opened in 1976 by Cuban exiles who found refuge in Miami, and they’ve been satisfying the whopping appetites of Miami residents since then. Start with the shrimp pineapple tostones, which are fried green plantains stuffed with shrimp in a pineapple and…
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Location
1028 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC