La Carreta

4.2 ( 743 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
147 NW Railroad Ave, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, United States
+1 985-370-0930

La Carreta, located in the heart of Ponchatoula, LA, is a beloved Mexican restaurant that has garnered a loyal following thanks to its inviting atmosphere and tasty cuisine. Patrons rave about the consistently friendly wait staff and the establishment's cleanliness, making it a popular choice among locals and visitors alike. The dog-friendly patio is an added bonus, perfect for those sunny days.

Reviewers like Patrick Muscarello and Deana Marler have consistently highlighted the great flavors, from delicious tacos to their unique Togo tortilla soup. Trisha's experience with the coconut margarita showcases La Carreta’s dedication to offering a vibrant drink menu that complements their food offerings perfectly. However, some guests have noted challenges with timing and meal temperatures during busier times, particularly on weekends, which sometimes lead to a notable wait.

Ultimately, La Carreta excels in delivering a welcoming environment combined with hearty Mexican fare. With its attentive service and focus on customer satisfaction—showcased by their efficient handling of allergens—it’s a restaurant that many look forward to returning to. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a casual meal, La Carreta is a centerpiece of the Ponchatoula community that promises good food and warm hospitality.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has live music
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts cheques
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For La Carreta

Patrick Muscarello
Jun 23,2025
One of the best LA Carreta's there is. Downtown Ponchatoula next to the tracks. Great food. Always friendly wait staff. Dog friendly patio seating. The place is always clean. Usually a wait on the weekends, but that's OK because bad restaurants never have a wait do they.... one of our favorites in town
Amy Dozar
Jun 9,2025
We went here for my daughter's 18th birthday party. The manager and all of the staff honored our reservation and were even able to accommodate tables and chairs for extra guests who came. All of our orders were cooked properly. Not all of our food came out at the same time though. A few of our guests' food was not hot when they received it. My birthday girl was the last to get her food. She literally sat there, watching everyone else eat, while her food took too long. Honestly, her meal should have been taken off of our ticket, but, no one offered to do that for us.
Trisha
May 23,2025
I really had a nice time on Wednesday, February 2. Our waiter was so nice. Very sweet. I just wished I had remembered his name. The appetizers were good. We made that as our meal. I now have a new favorite drink... the coconut margarita. I wanted to try something new and was glad I did. This is a great place to go to have drinks and enjoy good food.
Deana Marler
Apr 30,2025
La Carreta in Ponchatoula is my favorite location. I enjoy Togo tortilla soup and add chicken! You get a bag of chips and salsa with any Togo order. Bartenders are friendly and efficient! Eat local shop local!!
B. Loney
Apr 7,2025
They consistently have excellent service, with appropriate temperatures for the foods, clean dishes and silverware, clean bathrooms, and quick seating. The food tastes great, and they are cautious about allergy issues. Will go again. Good prices. Second visit: still cautious about allergy issues but every place has mistakes every now and then - the best way to gauge a restaurant is how they deal with mistakes. The server was surprised the kitchen had missed the allergy mention, immediately offered to have the plate redone and whisked it away upon my agreement. The kitchen staff worked swiftly and the server brought out a new plate of food as soon as it was ready. Very professional, apologetic without being overly so, and checked in several times to verify that the food was good and no further problems. Will definitely go again.
F K
Mar 29,2025
Nice hot food. Friendly staff. Restaurant has a nice atmosphere. They're always seems to be a good drink special.
Jonathan Durichek
Mar 25,2025
I love this place and it very unique with outside seating, inside seating, large bar area with TVs to watch the game. Plus they have large party room separate from the rest. I was told they have live music but it wasn't there when I visited. This place has lots of personality the local are friendly and cool to hangout with. So if you are stuck on I12 and need a place to chill during traffic back up or want to visit a new place I would highly recommend this place. The restaurant manager makes sure my food has no cross contamination but limited on options. I appreciate all they do for me to have a great meal
Vee Giovanni
Mar 14,2025
I went to this restaurant with my family this evening. I am a vegan and in a small town it can be quite a challenge finding good food. I ordered the Veggie Fajitas with no cheese and no sour cream. The food was very good and we were served by a lady named Briana who was extremely pleasant and attentive. She gave us impeccable service like she was a manager/supervisor, which I first thought, despite telling us she was new.

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