La Carreta – Mexican
Stepping into La Carreta feels like entering a sun-drenched hacienda, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of slow-simmered spices and the rhythmic sound of hand-pressed tortillas. Vibrant plates arrive piled high with tender, flame-kissed meats and zesty salsas, inviting guests to linger over shared stories and cold drinks in a space that celebrates the soulful heart of traditional Latin hospitality.
2100, Northwest 42nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33126 +13058693003 https://lacarreta.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, volumetrics, tlc, detox, raw-food, carnivore, aip, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Homemade Plantain Chips with Mojo: Crispy plantain chips served with garlic mojo sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Calamari: Fried squid served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Assorted Croquettes: Ham, chicken, codfish, and yuca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fufú con Masitas: Mashed plantains with fried pork chunks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Pineapple Tostones: Fried green plantains filled with shrimp in a pineapple and cilantro creole sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Al Ajillo: Sautéed with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Ceviche Tropical: Fresh fish cured in lime, cilantro, and jalapeños with avocado, tomatoes, and boniato chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Natural Yuca Fries: Served with cilantro aioli sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Yuca Croquettes: Stuffed with ground beef picadillo, served with cilantro sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Main Courses
- Cuban Sampler: Ground beef picadillo, roast pork, ham croquette, tamale, yuca, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Vaca Frita: Grilled shredded chicken with onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ropa Vieja: Shredded beef cooked with onions, peppers, and tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Vaca Frita: Shredded beef grilled with onions and Cuban mojo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Palomilla Steak: Classic Cuban thin flat steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Churrasco Carretero: 10 oz skirt steak served with chimi-churri sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Roast Pork: Marinated with Cuban mojo and slow oven roasted Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Paella: Savory yellow rice with shrimp, served with sweet plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
Sandwiches
- Famous Cuban Sandwich: Ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese on Cuban bread with mustard and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Midnight Sandwich: Sweet egg roll with ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak Sandwich: Grilled onions, shoestring potatoes, lettuce, tomato, and special sauce with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Soups and Salads
- Black Bean Soup: Traditional Cuban black bean soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- La Carreta Salad: Mixed field greens, red onions, mango, pineapple, candied cashews, and feta cheese with honey balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Desserts
- Three Milks Cake: Tres Leches cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Caramel Flan: Traditional Cuban custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Rice Pudding: Arroz con leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- La Carreta Cuban Espresso: Authentic Cuban coffee
- Cortadito: Cuban espresso with a splash of milk
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice: Natural orange juice