- Large selection of traditional dishes
- Affordable
- Family-friendly
- Not Vegetarian-friendly
- Service on the slow side
- Not much atmosphere
- Price: $$ - Moderate
- Cuisine: Cuban
- La Carreta Web Site
This chain is very popular, and a great place for families looking for inexpensive Cuban food in a casual environment. There are tons of choices on the menu – including beef, steak, pork, seafood, chicken, sandwiches, soups, and omelettes. Cubans are big meat-eaters, so don’t expect much in the salad or veggie department. There are also lots of traditional desserts to choose from, such as flan, rice pudding, and tres leches.
I bring my family there often for the tasty and affordable dishes. The black beans and rice are always a must, and I love the Shrimp “Ajillo” – with plenty of roasted garlic. My husband enjoys the traditional Ropa Vieja – shredded beef served in a tomato creole sauce. There are lots of kid-friendly choices, even the most picky eater can have a grilled cheese sandwich and fries.
The Key Biscayne location is a very casual place, with booths as well as open tables. Not a whole lot of attention is put into the décor. It is very family-friendly and the people are easy-going. Though the service could be speeded up a bit.
Locations:
3632 S.W. 8 Street, Miami, 305-444-7501
11740 S.W. 88 Street, Miami, 305-596-5973
8650 Bird Road, Miami, 305-553-8383
10633 N.W. 12 Street, Miami, 305-463-9778
Miami International Airport, Terminal D, 2nd Level
5350 W. 16 Avenue, Hialeah, 305-823-5200
12 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, 305-365-1177
301 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, 954-966-8161
14791 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, 954-437-3602
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