La Carreta
La Carreta is a San Mateo, CA taco spot in the East San Mateo area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.9★ rating across 53 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in East San Mateo, San Mateo
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does La Carreta serve?+
La Carreta is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is La Carreta located?+
La Carreta is at 1410 Fashion Island Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA, in the East San Mateo neighborhood of San Mateo, California.
Is La Carreta good?+
La Carreta has a 4.9★ average across 53 Google reviews — loved by locals by San Mateo taco standards.
How expensive is La Carreta?+
La Carreta sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a San Mateo taquería.
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