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Address: 279 C. de la Luna, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Phone: +1 787-306-9237
Website: http://mercadolacarreta.com/
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Online ordering menu for Mercado la Carreta. Welcome to La Carreta in Old San Juan! Our menu features Brunch dishes, lunch, tapas, cocktails, and more!
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Online ordering menu for Mercado la Carreta. Welcome to La Carreta in Old San Juan! Our menu features Brunch dishes, lunch, tapas, cocktails, and more!
SAN JUAN, PR 00901 (Menu & Order Online) – Mercado la Carreta
Online ordering menu for Mercado la Carreta. Welcome to La Carreta in Old San Juan! Our menu features Brunch dishes, lunch, tapas, cocktails, and more!
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Prismar
A small restaurant with a good atmosphere.
Our server, Cristian was super friendly and the service was quick. I felt a little odd that they asked four dollars for water, but I appreciate our server not charging it.
We ordered a pina colada, cortado coffee, sous vide chicken with rice, and Greek yogurt with fruit & granola. Coffee was good, very good! Pina colada and yogurt were okay. However, the chicken & rice was a little disappointing. It was too salty to our taste.
… moreOur server, Cristian was super friendly and the service was quick. I felt a little odd that they asked four dollars for water, but I appreciate our server not charging it.
We ordered a pina colada, cortado coffee, sous vide chicken with rice, and Greek yogurt with fruit & granola. Coffee was good, very good! Pina colada and yogurt were okay. However, the chicken & rice was a little disappointing. It was too salty to our taste.
Kathy Virapasith
Headline: Amazing food and top-notch service!
I had a fantastic experience at Mercado La Carreta today! The service was excellent—the staff were very attentive and welcoming. I tried the Ceviche Stuffed Avocado and the Fried Plantains, and they were delicious. The portion sizes were great and definitely worth the price. Highly recommended if you’re looking for authentic flavors and a great vibe in San Juan!
… moreI had a fantastic experience at Mercado La Carreta today! The service was excellent—the staff were very attentive and welcoming. I tried the Ceviche Stuffed Avocado and the Fried Plantains, and they were delicious. The portion sizes were great and definitely worth the price. Highly recommended if you’re looking for authentic flavors and a great vibe in San Juan!
Jamey Longden
We had an amazing experience at brunch today! It came recommended locally and we had to swing by. We took a leisurely stroll and were able to be seated pretty quickly (party of 2). The atmosphere is friendly, great music, happy people. We were able to scan the English menu for easy review and access (read it on your phone). Thais was our server and did a spectacular job! She regularly visited us and gave us updates, even when our entrees were a bit delayed. We also had a mix up with our mimosas and she took the error off the check and gave us a fresh set. Their sauces are all made fresh in house and you can taste it! We highly recommend and will be back.
… moreMarcus Jones
We stopped here while on a work trip and can’t recommend it highly enough. The server was very friendly and helpful, even recommended a local barber for a much needed haircut.
The Bandeja Jibara was amazing. Be prepared to eat, as it is a full meal and you get what you pay for.
The passion fruit juice and cortado coffee were exceptional.
… moreThe Bandeja Jibara was amazing. Be prepared to eat, as it is a full meal and you get what you pay for.
The passion fruit juice and cortado coffee were exceptional.
Shawn Rahman
Mercado La Carreta dwells within a resolutely cheerful yellow edifice, whose outward countenance promises more than its modest interior can quite deliver. One approaches it with expectations of breadth and bustle, only to discover a space smaller than it first lets on, not an intimate chamber, yet snug rather than spare, and all the better for it.
The windows stand obligingly open, inviting the warm Puerto Rican air to wander inside at its leisure. Ceiling fans turn overhead with a patient diligence, stirring the breeze just enough to temper the heat and lend the room a certain gentle animation. The seating, though limited, is arranged with a quiet charm, offering a most agreeable perch from which to observe the world passing beyond the open frames.
This is, without question, a fine establishment for brunch. Alas, our own visit was regrettably brief, dictated by the tyranny of time rather than any failing of the house. Even so, the essentials revealed themselves swiftly. The coffee possessed a commendable depth of flavour, robust yet civilised, and the Croquetas, those golden orbs of indulgence won the immediate and unreserved admiration of the lady.
Mercado La Carreta is modest, sincere, and quietly accomplished: a place that seems content to reward those who linger, and just as content to leave a favourable impression upon those, like ourselves, who must take their leave all too soon.
… moreThe windows stand obligingly open, inviting the warm Puerto Rican air to wander inside at its leisure. Ceiling fans turn overhead with a patient diligence, stirring the breeze just enough to temper the heat and lend the room a certain gentle animation. The seating, though limited, is arranged with a quiet charm, offering a most agreeable perch from which to observe the world passing beyond the open frames.
This is, without question, a fine establishment for brunch. Alas, our own visit was regrettably brief, dictated by the tyranny of time rather than any failing of the house. Even so, the essentials revealed themselves swiftly. The coffee possessed a commendable depth of flavour, robust yet civilised, and the Croquetas, those golden orbs of indulgence won the immediate and unreserved admiration of the lady.
Mercado La Carreta is modest, sincere, and quietly accomplished: a place that seems content to reward those who linger, and just as content to leave a favourable impression upon those, like ourselves, who must take their leave all too soon.
Raquel Garcia
Came to celebrate my birthday and the experience was amazing. The food was delicious and fresh (we ordered the Meat Omelet with cheesecake French toasts). Delicious !!! Our server Carol was so sweet, served us with excellence and made the experience so pleasant The host Bryan gave us a warm welcome and was very helpful and friendly. We also ordered a coffee and barista Kelvin made us a spectacular coffee- both in flavor and artistic . Definitely coming back here and highly recommend it!!!
… moreWilliam Hill
Stellar Yelp reviews led us to Mercado La Carreta, and they did not steer us wrong! The line at the door is further proof of the well-earned popularity of La Carreta. (For a party of five, we had an approximately 45-minute wait, but that gave us time to explore the vibrant streets of Old San Juan.)
The atmosphere is bright and airy, and the food is extremely flavorful. I had the ceviche over avocado, and the citrusy flavor of the grouper was perfectly balanced with the fresh avocado. Carol was supremely hospitable and truly made dining an experience, sharing the unique culture and flavors of Puerto Rico, including the delicious pistachio coquito.
Mercado La Carreta is a must-visit if you find yourself in Old San Juan! Come hungry and ask for Carol!
… moreThe atmosphere is bright and airy, and the food is extremely flavorful. I had the ceviche over avocado, and the citrusy flavor of the grouper was perfectly balanced with the fresh avocado. Carol was supremely hospitable and truly made dining an experience, sharing the unique culture and flavors of Puerto Rico, including the delicious pistachio coquito.
Mercado La Carreta is a must-visit if you find yourself in Old San Juan! Come hungry and ask for Carol!
Jennifer L
The service was great. We got our food very quickly. Carol our waitress was very nice and helpful. The fish tacos and the chicken turnovers were very delicious and I recommend them. Also the homemade waffle was delicious. The iced latte was great, too. This restaurant was the best!
… moreMallary Reyescastillo
Second time in PR and we had to come back to La Carreta!!! The food and drinks were amazing, but the service will always have me coming back. Caro and Yanira were so sweet and kind. 10/10 recommend ✨
… moreShannen Castaneda
Mercado La Carreta was our pick during my birthday trip to Puerto Rico. We came the morning of my birthday before heading to the Beele concert later that night. The view overlooking La Perla is beautiful and definitely sets the mood for the day.
Now… I am Colombian, so I grew up with real seasoning and real flavor. Because of that, the food here felt a little underwhelming. The prices are high for what you get, and my plate needed something fresher. The sauce helped, but it was such a tiny amount I almost wanted to ask for it like I was at home… “please give me more because this is not doing anything for me.”
The best part of the experience was our server. He had a big personality and made the entire visit worth it. His energy carried the whole place.
One thing about San Juan is that everywhere you go, people in hospitality try to upsell you because you are a tourist. It becomes very noticeable after a few days.
We walked there because finding parking is almost impossible. When we arrived, the entrances were blocked off, so for a moment we were not sure if they were even open. It was already getting busy, and this was early in the day, so I can only imagine what it looks like during lunch or dinner.
Overall, the view and the service were the standout parts. The food needs improvement for what it costs. Still a nice place to start the day if you want a pretty view and good vibes.
… moreNow… I am Colombian, so I grew up with real seasoning and real flavor. Because of that, the food here felt a little underwhelming. The prices are high for what you get, and my plate needed something fresher. The sauce helped, but it was such a tiny amount I almost wanted to ask for it like I was at home… “please give me more because this is not doing anything for me.”
The best part of the experience was our server. He had a big personality and made the entire visit worth it. His energy carried the whole place.
One thing about San Juan is that everywhere you go, people in hospitality try to upsell you because you are a tourist. It becomes very noticeable after a few days.
We walked there because finding parking is almost impossible. When we arrived, the entrances were blocked off, so for a moment we were not sure if they were even open. It was already getting busy, and this was early in the day, so I can only imagine what it looks like during lunch or dinner.
Overall, the view and the service were the standout parts. The food needs improvement for what it costs. Still a nice place to start the day if you want a pretty view and good vibes.