Local family owned business that has been serving the tri-cities area for over 25 years. Everything is made from scratch and made to order daily. We buy local produce. This is a family environment establishment and we hope that you enjoy our Mexican dishes. We are happy to serve all of our new and loyal customers and thank you for supporting your local businesses.
Familiar fare including tacos & burritos served in a straightforward, family-friendly space.
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:29 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 424 Pinnacle Pkwy #210, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (423) 573-2216
Website: https://lacarretatricities.com/lacarretabristol?utm_source=google
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Reviews
andrew woiccak
Overall, La Carreta was just okay. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time, which we appreciated. The meals themselves were decent — nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either.
One thing that felt a little odd was that some of the prices on the menu were scribbled out. I had seen other reviews mentioning discrepancies between menu prices and what they were charged, so that caught my attention. That said, for four entrées and three drinks, our total was about $80, which seemed fair, so I don’t believe we were overcharged.
Not a bad experience overall, just average.
… moreOne thing that felt a little odd was that some of the prices on the menu were scribbled out. I had seen other reviews mentioning discrepancies between menu prices and what they were charged, so that caught my attention. That said, for four entrées and three drinks, our total was about $80, which seemed fair, so I don’t believe we were overcharged.
Not a bad experience overall, just average.
J.W. Werner
I ate dinner nearby but I was really wanting a little something sweet to top off the night.
I stopped by La Carreta and found out they had both flan and churros. So I ordered them both to go. I can only give the food 5/10. The flan had a wonderfully rich caramel flavor and was very creamy. However, it seemed to have a very thick, almost tough, skin on the bottom. And I was not impressed in the least with the churros. Temperature wise they were warm at best after only walking 150 feet to the truck. The inside texture was grainy and gritty and it reminded me of a cheap store-bought item that had been pulled from the freezer and warmed slightly in the oven.
Now, I will admit that I am a churros snob. When you’ve had churros that you watched Abuela drop into the grease and then pull them out and cover them in cinnamon sugar so fast that a portion of the sugar almost caramelizes, it’s hard to accept anything less.
The bathroom was very clean, well stocked and decorated nicely. The staff was polite and helpful.
I think I’m going to go back and order a full meal instead of just dessert to go. I think I may skip dessert next time.
… moreI stopped by La Carreta and found out they had both flan and churros. So I ordered them both to go. I can only give the food 5/10. The flan had a wonderfully rich caramel flavor and was very creamy. However, it seemed to have a very thick, almost tough, skin on the bottom. And I was not impressed in the least with the churros. Temperature wise they were warm at best after only walking 150 feet to the truck. The inside texture was grainy and gritty and it reminded me of a cheap store-bought item that had been pulled from the freezer and warmed slightly in the oven.
Now, I will admit that I am a churros snob. When you’ve had churros that you watched Abuela drop into the grease and then pull them out and cover them in cinnamon sugar so fast that a portion of the sugar almost caramelizes, it’s hard to accept anything less.
The bathroom was very clean, well stocked and decorated nicely. The staff was polite and helpful.
I think I’m going to go back and order a full meal instead of just dessert to go. I think I may skip dessert next time.
Brennan Lee
A really good mexican place similar to the la carretas near me. The food was fresh and served quickly. The service was really good too
… moreDenise OBerry
We moved to the Bristol area about 3 years ago and have been looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant. Although they advertise themselves as such, it didn’t fit the bill for me.
The food (though plentiful and served piping hot) lacked any of the delicious taste I expected. I had the fajita burrito which was recommended by the server after I described what I was looking for.
The presentation was beautiful. The burrito was huge and filled to the brim, but sadly it was bland and the meat was tough as a glove. I didn’t taste a hint of any seasoning.
They could have knocked this out of the park, but totally missed it.
Won’t give it another try. Too disappointed.
… moreThe food (though plentiful and served piping hot) lacked any of the delicious taste I expected. I had the fajita burrito which was recommended by the server after I described what I was looking for.
The presentation was beautiful. The burrito was huge and filled to the brim, but sadly it was bland and the meat was tough as a glove. I didn’t taste a hint of any seasoning.
They could have knocked this out of the park, but totally missed it.
Won’t give it another try. Too disappointed.
Steven Joseph
The Chile Renos looked and tasted like canned dog food. There was hardly any pepper in the dish, mostly cheese. The Anaheim pepper was a strip of pepper cooked, not a whole pepper. Not much Mexican options on the menu, mostly Americanized dishes.
… moreAlex Brooks
Stopped in for early lunch and ordered beef fajitas. Received chips and salsa right away. Salsa is extremely runny and lackluster but Habararo hot sauce helped. Fajitas came and beef was very dry and tough. Not what I would expect from meat that would/ should be marinated. The up side was the excellent service from my server Jana. Food leaves much to be desired but Jana’s service is top notch. On the fence about if I go back but Jana might tip the scale.
… moreEl Cappo
The restaurant is well located and easy to find. Didn’t have any problems finding good parking on a Friday night @ 7:30. Once inside we were attended to quickly and seated with little to no wait time.
Service was good however, below what one would expect from an establishment with their reputation. There was staff not wearing face masks/coverings, although there was a sign on the door stating that all patrons had to wear a mask, so if this a concern for you, you may want to choose another establishment for your dining needs.
Food was served fairly quickly as were the drinks. The guacamole was surprisingly fresh and of decent quality. Their beans appear to be rehydrated and of a quality one would expect from a fast food restaurant.
The restroom was in a very bad state. Much like one would expect from a stadium restroom during the Super Bowl.
Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant for anything more than a last minute, no other option, hungry and need food now meal.
… moreService was good however, below what one would expect from an establishment with their reputation. There was staff not wearing face masks/coverings, although there was a sign on the door stating that all patrons had to wear a mask, so if this a concern for you, you may want to choose another establishment for your dining needs.
Food was served fairly quickly as were the drinks. The guacamole was surprisingly fresh and of decent quality. Their beans appear to be rehydrated and of a quality one would expect from a fast food restaurant.
The restroom was in a very bad state. Much like one would expect from a stadium restroom during the Super Bowl.
Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant for anything more than a last minute, no other option, hungry and need food now meal.
Meredith Reynolds
Waited for 40 minutes and our food never came. Went to pay for our drinks and was told that our food was never put in. Highly do NOT recommend
… moreScott Wise
Surprised that the chips and salsa were terrible. The salsa was very acidic no other flavor. Not any spicy flavor. The cheese was not Mexican grade white cheese. Very few customers at lunch today says it all poor food and slow service.
… moreM Carling
I ordered a burrito to go. I explicitly informed the staff member taking my order that I wanted it dry, so that I could eat it with my hands. Then he asked if I wanted salsa on top. I said I wanted salsa on the inside and repeated that I wanted it dry on the outside so that I could eat it with my hands. As you can see from the photo, it’s smothered and impossible to eat with one’s hands, which I discovered when I reached a rest stop. By the time I reached my hotel about an hour and a half later, where I could try to eat it with utensils, it was cold. Because it was in a metal container, I couldn’t heat it in the microwave in my hotel room. I had to throw it away.
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