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La Carreta Taqueria is an authentic South Central LA taqueria known for hand-made tortillas, well-seasoned carne asada, and generous portions at fair prices. Strong following among regulars and excellent food reviews, but serious food safety incidents (glass in burrito, fried cockroach) and variable consistency (quality fluctuates by cook/shift) create meaningful risk concerns. Recent cleanliness improvements post-remodel, but historical cleanliness lapses and isolated service rudeness temper the otherwise solid reputation.
🍽️82Comida
✨76Ambiente
💰79Valor
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“Prices are right. Not fancy but you go there for the food.”
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“Cashier just stared knowing I was confused, did not give any direction”
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“Fresh tortillas hechas a mano, grilled meats, bomb aguas frescas”
⚠️Heads Up
- Glass fragments in burrito
- Cockroach in food (fried tripa tacos)
Ideal for
Authentic Mexican street food loversRegulars seeking nostalgic, casual diningDiners on a budget
