La Carreta - Merrillville

I read the other reviews and found the need to write an accurate one. If you want real, authentic Mexican food in NWI, this is the place. The portions are very generous and the food great. There is a reason why it is always packed. We have had just about everything on the menu and have enjoyed almost everything. The enchiladas suizas are awesome, as are the Texas Nachos. Their white cheese sauce is amazing. The shrimp tacos are great too. The margaritas are a little hit or miss, but the pina colada margarita is to die for. The review that talked about going to Jalapenos for real Mexican is laughable, that place is overrated, overpriced and completely Americanized Mexican food. It isn't terrible, but not authentic. Also, the review that talked about the manager trying to rip them off by adding an extra tip seems doubtful. The place is family owned and the manager is always there and very accommodating. I highly recommend it.

If you like it spicy.... I can not eat spicy food, but I like mexican food! <br/ <br/ Quesadilla I like the Chicken ones! I recommend getting a cup of the white melted cheese and dip! <br/ <br/ Burrito I get the Fiesta chicken burrito and instead of the spicy red sauce I get the Melted white cheese on it! <br/ <br/ my fieonce gets the beef fiesta burito she loves it but I think the beef has a bland almost went bad taste. EVERY TIME!<br/ <br/ We eat here often. Hacienda is a place we like equally as much! There are more authentic places I am sure but this isnt bad!

If you are looking for a true margarita experience... You got to the right place. Good food

Pretty Good Busy Busy Place. The service wasn't bad they were very busy when we went. I had the beef fajitas they were good but a bit over cooked. Drinks were always coming to the table but the check took awhile other than that all was good.

My husband and I stopped by for dinner as we passed through Indiana traveling on 65. We really wanted a good place to eat and I am so happy we found this place! It was really busy, even at 8pm, and I see why! Awesome, hard working, fun staff, excellent quesadilla's, and really good margaritas. Would definitely recommend!