Carreta Restaurant (La) - Miami Restaurant

  • Address: 3632 Southwest Eighth Street, Miami, FL 33135-4112
  • Phone: +1 305 444 7501
Average Rating
4.0
52+ reviews
from 5 sources
CitySearch
4.5
4+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
22+ reviews
Frommers
1.0
1+ reviews
Restaurantica
3.5
1+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
24+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $5

Carreta Restaurant (La)
3632 Southwest Eighth Street
Miami, FL 33135-4112

Carreta Restaurant (La) Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • One of several locations all over Miami, including the international airport, this is the Cuban equivalent of an upscale American fast food chain. The selection of low-priced traditional fare is comprehensive, and the portions are generous. Service is fast and friendly. The atmosphere is extremel... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • In Short :You'll find several generations of Cuban Americans in abundance at this makeshift farmhouse. The island's signature staples are all on the menu, served up quickly and surprisingly cheap. From arroz con pollo (yellow rice and chicken) to ropa vieja (shredded beef), the offerings are usua... more on CitySearch
  • For four star Cuban, try La Carreta in Miami. This is a great place. Try this spot for cheap eats in the West Dade neighborhood. It's been awarded the Best of Cheap Eats and Best of Latin Food awards. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an... more on OpenList.com
  • This cavernous family-style restaurant is filled with relics of an old farm and college kids eating medianoches (midnight sandwiches with ham, cheese, and pickles) after partying all night. Waitresses are brusque but efficient and will help Anglos along who may not know the lingo. The menu is vas... more on Frommers
  • La Carreta serves Cuban cuisine. Delivery and pick up also available. It is situated in downtown Miami. more on WorldWeb.com

Reviews From Across The Web read all

5.0
Best Cuban Food in Town

(February 06, 2006 00:00)

If you are new to Cuban food this is the best place to try a little of everything. The selections are the basics, but the basics in Cuban food are the best. You can't go wrong with the Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef), Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice), fried plantains and the service is fine . . . y... josegtzjr, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

4.0
you get what you pay for

cheap, good, open late. would recommend. good carry out sizes too. novamba, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

La Carreta Restaurant, nice place, excelent food.

I deserve the latin food, and cuban cuisine is one of my favorites. I really found in La Carreta Restaurant a nice latin place with delicious plates and desserts, ... citysearch.com, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

5.0
g g. 's review

great cuban food. a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

4.0
La Carreta-great cuban food

(September 13, 2008 00:00)

The food offered at the various "La Carreta" restaurants throughout Miami is truly great Cuban food. I think it is better than the famous Versailles actually, even though it is owned by the same person, a man named Felipe. Anyway, the plantain soup is my favorite soup at La Carreta. It includes f... a user of Restaurantica. Read full review on Restaurantica

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