Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville — tacos in Gainesville, FL

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville

4.9· 24,368 Google reviews·$$

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville is a Gainesville, FL taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.9★ rating across 24,368 Google reviews.

Rating
4.9
Loved by locals
Reviews
24,368
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Gainesville, FL
  • •Strong Google review volume

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.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville serve?+

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville located?+

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville is at 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA in Gainesville, Florida.

Is Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville good?+

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville has a 4.9★ average across 24,368 Google reviews — loved by locals by Gainesville taco standards.

How expensive is Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville?+

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Gainesville taquería.

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