La Carreta
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Street Tacos
Street Tacos
Four Street Tacos (Corn or Flour Tortilla). Choice of 1 or 2 Meats. Served with cilantro, onion, hot salsa, Mexican rice, and refried beans.
Heart Shaped Tacos <3
8 Street Tacos, 2 Meat options, 2 Rices, 2 Beans.Served in a heart shaped container. While Supplies Last.
Pork Belly Tacos
Crispy Fried Pork Belly tacos on corn tortillas. Topped with guajillo cabbage, salsa verde, fresh cilantro and onion. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Vegan Tacos
Vegan Tacos served with Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans.
Vegan Heart Shaped Tacos <3
8 Street Tacos, 2 Meat options, 2 Cilantro Lime Rices, 2 Black Beans. Served in a heart shaped container. While Supplies Last.
Quesadillas
Classic Quesadilla
Grilled Steak or Chicken quesadilla. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Add Grilled Veggies for additional charge.
Quesabirrias
Three QuesaBirrias with a side of Mexican Rice, Refried Beans and consome dipping broth.
Las Quesarretas
New. Two saucy quesadillas filled with al pastor-marinated Pork, cilantro, and onion. Served with a side of our chef's flavorful smoky sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. You'll love them!
Mexican Quesadilla
Cheese quesadilla stuffed with your choice of Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken. Served with Mexican rice.
Chicken Quesadilla Supreme
Grilled Chicken quesadilla with mushrooms and tomato. Served with Mexican rice, pico, and sour cream.
Seafood Quesadilla
A Shrimp quesadilla stuffed with onion and mushrooms. Served with a side of Mexican rice, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Add Guac for additional charge.
Veggie Quesadilla
Vegetarian. A cheese quesadilla filled with sautéed mushrooms, onion, tomato, and bell pepper. Served with a side of cilantro lime rice, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Add Guac for additional charge.
Vegan Quesadilla Plate
Quesadilla served with cilantro lime rice, black beans, fresh guacamole, lettuce and pico de gallo. Choice of Vegan Chicken, Vegan Chorizo or Mixed.
All-Time Classics
Chicken & Rice
Grilled marinated Chicken served on a bed of Mexican rice and drizzled with cheese dip. Add Grilled Veggies for additional charge.
Chimichangas
A deep-fried flour tortilla filled with your choice of Shredded Beef, Beef Tips, Ground Beef, Shredded Chicken, or Potato and Cheese. Topped with cheese dip and served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Add Guac for additional charge.
Seafood Chimichangas
Shrimp and Crabmeat filled chimichanga. Topped with cheese dip and chipotle ranch sauce. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Flautas
3 flour tortillas; stuffed, rolled, and deep-fried. One Shredded Chicken, one Shredded Beef, and one Beef Tips. All topped with cheese dip, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Smoky Chimichangas
New. Chimi filled with al pastor-marinated pork and melted cheese. Topped with cheese dip and drizzled with our flavorful and smoky al pastor sauce. Served with cilantro lime rice, black beans, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo. A must try! Add Guac for additional charge.
Mexican Chilaquiles
New. Strips of Grilled Steak or Chicken on a bed of fried tortilla chips, tossed in our homemade ranchero sauce and topped with sour cream. Served with Mexican rice, lettuce, and pico. Add guac and Add 1 egg for additional charge.
Poblano Dinner
New. A Chile Poblano served with lettuce, sour cream, pico, Mexican rice, and refried beans. Served with your choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas.
Tacos Dorados
New. Four deep-fried potato tacos. Topped with cabbage, shredded cheese, and ranchero sauce.
Steak & Rice
Grilled marinated steak served on a bed of Mexican rice and drizzled with cheese dip. Add Grilled Veggies for additional charge.
Mini Chimis
2 mini shredded chicken + 2 mini ground beef chimichangas, drizzled with cheese dip. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream.
Mexican Chilaquiles
Strips of Grilled Steak or Chicken on a bed of fried tortilla chips, tossed in our homemade ranchero sauce and topped with sour cream. Served with Mexican rice, lettuce, and pico. Add guac and Add 1 egg for additional charge.
Shrimp & Rice
Grilled marinated shrimp served on a bed of Mexican rice and drizzled with cheese dip. Add Grilled Veggies for additional charge.
Carnitas Plate
Tender fried Pork served with a side of Black Pico de Gallo, Mexican rice, and refried beans. Served with your choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas.
The Carnitas Chimi
One large chimichanga filled with Carnitas (Tender Fried Pork), black beans, and cheese. Topped with our homemade green salsa and sour cream. Served on a bed of Cilantro Lime Rice.
Extras & Dips
Cheese Dip
Guac
Chips Medium Bag
All orders include chips and salsa. You can purchase extra chip bag sizes and salsa under Extras & Dips.
Chips Large Bag
All orders include chips and salsa. You can purchase extra chip bag sizes and salsa under Extras & Dips.
Medium Salsa (8oz)
Large Salsa (160z)
Seafood Dip
New.
Chips Small Bag
All orders include chips and salsa. You can purchase extra chip bag sizes and salsa under Extras & Dips.
Regular Pico De Gallo
New.
Black Pico De Gallo
New.
Extra Salsa (4oz)
Jalapeños
Grilled Onions
Sliced Avocados
Extra Tortillas
3 Extra Tortillas. Choice of Corn or Flour.
Bean Dip
Side Of Lettuce
Chopped Romaine Lettuce
Half Gallon Salsa (64oz)
Sour Cream (4oz)
Shredded Cheese (4oz)
Burritos
Mega Monster Burrito
New. M-town's biggest burrito yet! Filled with your choice of Grilled Steak, Chicken, Al Pastor, Carnitas, or Brisket, Mexican rice, refried beans, cheese dip, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico, and grilled veggies. Topped with cheese dip. 2 lbs of fresh and flavorful ingredients. Created by one of our very own servers! Are you up to the test? Add Mixed Steak and Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp for additional charge.
Burrito Fajita
A large burrito filled with your choice of Grilled Steak or Chicken. Topped with cheese dip. Served with a side of lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, guacamole, and refried beans. Mixed Steak and Chicken for additional charge.
California Wrapped Burrito
A wrapped burrito stuffed with your choice of Grilled Steak, Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, or Al Pastor, sliced avocado, black beans, and pico de gallo. Served with Cilantro Lime Rice. [Sub Tofu, Vegan Chorizo, or Vegan Chicken]. Make it a Burrito Bowl, Add Shrimp, or Tilapia Bowl for additional charge.
Burrito Mixto
A large burrito filled with Ground Beef and Shredded Chicken. Topped with red burrito sauce and melted shredded cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, and pico. Add guac for additional charge.
Burritos Deluxe
One Shredded Chicken and one Ground Beef burrito. Both with refried beans inside. Topped with melted cheese, burrito sauce, lettuce, pico, and sour cream. Add guac for additional charge.
Chorizo Burrito
Burrito filled with Chorizo, refried beans, Mexican rice, and pico de gallo. Served with lettuce, sour cream, and pico. Add guac for additional charge.
Seafood Burrito
New Item! Burrito filled shrimp & crabmeat. Drizzled with warm cheese dip and chipotle ranch. Served with cilantro lime rice, lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo.
Godzilla Burrito
6lb Burrito. All the meats, all the toppings, all the fixings.
The Vegan Burrito Burger
Vegan. Plant based burger patty wrapped in a large flour tortilla with guacamole, vegan mayonnaise, lettuce, and pico de gallo. Served with French fries.
El Rey Burrito
Iowa's biggest burrito. All the meats, all the toppings, all the fixings. Feeds 4-6.
Appetizers
Cheese Fries
French fries topped with your choice of tender sliced Steak or Chicken, melted shredded cheese, and cheese dip. Served with chipotle ranch.
Nachos
Cheese nachos| bean nachos | shred chicken, ground beef, beef tip, shred beef |grilled chicken, grilled steak.
Chimi Birrias
NEW! Four mini chimichangas filled with juicy homemade birria and melted mozzarella cheese, served with our specialty birria broth as dip.
Queso Fundido
Melted cheese dip with Chorizo. Sub Soy Chorizo to make it vegetarian!
La Carreta Sampler
Chicken Nachos, Chicken Tenders, Mozzarella Sticks, French Fries, Onion Rings, and a Grilled Steak Quesadilla.
Mexican Chimi Sushi
5 sushi-style assorted chimichangas. One Chicken, one Shredded Beef, one Beef Tips, one Ground Beef, and one Refried Beans. Filled and topped with queso and drizzled with our homemade mild jalapeño dressing and chipotle ranch.
The Big Game Party Tray
Serves 6-8 Fans. -Large tray of Chips-Medium Queso Dip -Medium Guacamole-Medium Mild Salsa-Medium Chunky Spicy Salsa-Queso Fundido
Burgers & Sandwiches
Torta (mexican Sandwich)
A must try new item! Telera Bread Sandwich with your choice of meat, filled with refried beans, lettuce, mayo, tomato, onion, jalapeños and avocado.
Torta Milanesa
NEW! Mexican Chicken Fried Steak. A must try!
Tortabirria
Torta filled with birria and melted mozzarella cheese, cilantro, onion. Served with birria broth. A must try!
Philly Cheese Steak
Thinly sliced steak grilled with green and red bell pepper and onion, topped with Swiss cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, a pickle slice, and your choice of French Fries, Onions Rings, or Sweet Potato Fries.
The Midwest Burger
Two Savory Beef patties on a bun with cheddar cheese and mayo, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a pickle slice. With your choice of French Fries, Onions Rings, or Sweet Potato.
Mushroom Swiss Burger
New. Two Savory Beef patties on a bun with Swiss cheese, sautéed onions and mushrooms. Served with side of mayo and a pickle slice. With your choice of French Fries, Onion Rings, or Sweet Potato Fries.
Chicken Sandwich
A juicy and tender marinated Chicken patty on a bun with American cheese and mayo, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a pickle slice. With your choice of French Fries, Onions Rings, or Sweet Potato Fries.
Vegan Torta
La Vegan Burger
Vegan. Beyond Meat patty or Chicken patty on a bun with vegan mayo. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a pickle slice. With your choice of French Fries, Onion Rings, or Sweet Potato Fries.
Salads
Taco Salad
Crisp flour tortilla shell topped with lettuce and your choice of Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Beef Tips, or Ground Beef; topped black beans, cheese dip, pico, and sour cream. Add Guac, Sub Steak or Grilled Chicken, and Sub Shrimp for additional charge.
Side House Salad
Lettuce topped with cherry tomatoes, red onions, a boiled egg, croutons, and our poblano cream dressing.
Side Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with croutons, cherry tomatoes, and dressed with parmesan cheese and caesar dressing. > Fun Fact: The Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924 and was originally prepared table side.
Grilled Protein Salad
Lettuce topped with your choice of protein, Pico, onion, bell pepper, and shredded cheese.
Beverages
Soft Drinks
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Cherry Pepsi, Raspberry Tea, Lemonade, Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, and Dr. Pepper.
Aguas Frescas
Horchata, Jamaica, Tamarindo or Piña (Pineapple)
Mexican Coke (glass Bottle)
Best pop to pair with Mexican food!
Jarritos (mexican Pop)
Mandarin, Grapefruit, Fruit Punch, Watermelon, Lime, Tamarind, Guava, Pineapple
Mexican Fanta Grape (glass Bottle)
Sangria (non-alcoholic Pop)
Mexican Non-Alcoholic Sangria Flavored Pop
Bottled Water (aquafina 16.9oz)
Mexican Sprite (glass Bottle)
Gatorade Fruit Punch
Daiquiri (non-alcoholic)
Gatorade Cool Blue
Fajitas
Fajita
Your choice of Chicken or Steak. Grilled with onions, red, and green bell pepper. Served with Fajita Side Plate. Mixed Steak and Chicken and Add Chorizo for additional charge.
Texas Fajita
A savory trio! Tender strips of Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp. Grilled with onion, green, and red bell peppers. Served with Fajita Side Plate. Add Chorizo for additional charge.
Shrimp Fajita
Sautéed Shrimp with grilled onion, green, and red bell peppers. Served with Fajita Side Plate. Add Chorizo for additional charge.
Vegetarian Fajita
Vegetarian. Sautéed onion, bell pepper, tomato, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot. Served with Fajita Side Plate.
Fajita For Two
New. Your choice of Chicken or Steak. Grilled with onions, green, and red bell pepper. Served with two Fajita Side Plates. Mixed Steak and Chicken and Add Chorizo for additional charge.
Vegan Al Pastor Fajita
New. Al pastor-marinated Vegan Chicken fajita with Vegan Chorizo, pineapple, onions, green, and red bell pepper. Served with cilantro lime rice, black beans, lettuce, guacamole, and pico.
Enchiladas
Enchilada Trio
Three enchiladas (Red or Green Salsa) with your choice of Shredded Chicken, Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Beef Tips, Beans, Cheese, or Potato. Topped with melted shredded cheese and homemade enchilada sauce. Served with a side of Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico, and drizzled with sour cream. Add guac for additional charge.
Enchilada Sampler
Five flavorful enchiladas! One Shredded Chicken, one Beef tips, one Shredded Beef, one Beans, and one Cheese. All topped with melted shredded cheese, our homemade enchilada sauce, and drizzled with sour cream and ranchero salsa. Served with lettuce and pico.
Seafood Enchilada
Three Shrimp and Crabmeat enchiladas (flour tortilla). Topped with cheese dip and drizzled with sour cream. Served with cilantro lime rice, lettuce, and pico.
Sides
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Vegetarian. (Say No Cheese to make Vegan)
Onion Rings
French Fries
Mozzarella Sticks
Sweet Potato Fries
Cilantro Lime Rice
Vegan/Vegetarian
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Veggies
New.
Black Beans
Vegetarian/Vegan
Grilled Veggies
Grilled Onion, Green and Red Bell Pepper.
Seafood
Fried Mojarra
Deep fried whole tilapia. Served with cilantro lime rice, lettuce, pico de gallo & sliced avocado. *Please allow extra time to prepare*
Langostinos
The perfect seafood appetizer. Whole prawn shrimp sauteed in our very own citrus recipe hot sauce. A must try!
Aguachile
Aguachile is a Mexican dish made of shrimp, submerged in liquid seasoned chili peppers, lime juice, salt, cilantro, cucumber and slices of onion. *Please allow time to prepare*
Ceviche
A Mexican staple. Cooked seafood tossed with acidic marinade (lime juice) that cooks the shrimp. We cook the shrimp before marinating it. Seasoned with cucumber, chopped onions, salt, tomato and cilantro. Topped with sliced avocado.
Fish Tacos
New. Three Tilapia fish tacos (flour tortilla), topped with red cabbage, cilantro, and cheese. Served with cilantro lime rice, black beans, and creamy chipotle sauce.
Tilapia To-style
Pick a style: Diabla (Spicy Deviled Tilapia), Mediterranean, or Al Ajo (Garlic). Served with cilantro lime rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sliced avocado. Choice of Flour or Corn tortilla.
Shrimp To-style
Pick a style: Diabla (Spicy Deviled Shrimp), Mediterranean, or Al Ajo (Garlic). Served with cilantro lime rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sliced avocado. Choice of Flour or Corn tortilla.
Vegan Ceviche
Ceviche made from hearts of palm.
Vegan Coctel
Traditional Mexican coctel made from hearts of palm.
Shrimp Coctel
A must try! Mexican style shrimp cocktail. Sweet tomato soup base with shrimp, diced avocado, and pico de gallo. Served with saltine crackers.
Vegan Aguachiles
Traditional aguachiles from from hearts of palm.
Desserts
Fried Ice Cream
Premium vanilla ice cream dipped in a corn flake coating then quick fried crisp and drizzled with your choice of strawberry, honey, caramel or chocolate syrup. Topped with whipped cream.
Xango
New. Crisp, deep-fried, and rolled tortilla cheesecake drizzled with your choice of strawberry, honey, caramel, or chocolate syrup. with vanilla ice cream for additional charge.
Churros
Two fried twisted dough sticks coated with sugar, cinnamon, and honey. with vanilla ice cream for additional charge.
Chocoflan
Half chocolate fudge cake and half flan. A must try!
Sopapillas
3 fried tortilla dough pastries tossed in brown sugar, cinnamon and honey.
Ice Cream Bar (paleta)
Oreo Churros W/ice Cream
2 Cream Filled Oreo Churros drizzled with chocolate syrup, sugar and cinnamon. Served with vanilla ice cream.
Tres Leches Cake
New Dessert! Slice of our delicious homemade Tres Leches Cake.
Flan
Our homemade Mexican custard.
From The Grill
Chile Colorado
Tender sliced Beef grilled with hot sauce. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Chicken La Carreta
Grilled and marinated Chicken Breast topped with onions, mushrooms, and cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Chori Pollo
Grilled and marinated Chicken Breast topped with chorizo, cheese, onions, and pineapple. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Chile Verde
Tender pieces of Pork in green salsa. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Mexican Steak
Grilled T-bone steak served with Mexican rice, refried beans, Black Pico de Gallo, guacamole salad (Guac, lettuce, and pico), and your choice of flour or corn tortillas. Add Grilled Veggies for additional charge.
Chuletas Verdes
New. Pork chops in salsa verde. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Carne Asada
A tender Grilled Sirloin Steak. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and Black Pico de Gallo, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Margaritas
Half Gallon Margarita
National Margarita Day Sale
Margaritas
Strawberry, raspberry, mango, peach, banana, guava, dessert pear, pineapple, mango-chamoy, jalapeno, blueberry, blackberry, passion fruit, tamarind.
Kids Menu
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Cheese Quesadilla & French Fries
Cheeseburger And Fries
Kids Enchilada & Taco
Kids Taco R&b
(Hard or Soft), Served with Rice and Beans.
Kids Enchilada With Rice & Beans
Kids Burrito & Taco
Chef's Signature Dishes
Steak & Shrimp
Rib-eye Steak and Shrimp grilled with mushrooms and onions. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. Choice of Flour or Corn Tortilla.
Cazuelon
A tender grilled Sirloin Steak and a juicy and grilled Chicken Breast. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Ranchero Steak
Grilled T-bone Steak topped with our ranchero sauce. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, Black Pico de Gallo, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Steak & Eggs
New. One steak topped with two over-easy eggs. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, a tossed salad, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Carnival Chicken
Grilled marinated Chicken Breast topped with a delectable poblano salsa, served with steamed veggies and cilantro lime rice. Choice of House or Caesar Salad.
Mustard Chicken
New. Mustard-marinated savory, grilled Chicken Breast. Served on a bed of cilantro lime rice with a side of steamed veggies. Choice of House or Caesar Salad.
Alambre Dinner
New. Your choice of Grilled Steak or Chicken, with bell pepper, onions, and pineapple. Topped with melted cheese. Served with a guacamole salad, Mexican rice, refried beans, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Colorado Veggies
Vegetarian. Fresh cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and potato sautéed in a red and flavorful smoky Al Pastor sauce. Served with Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans. Choice of Flour or Corn Tortilla.
Build Your Own Meal
Pick 2
Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Mixed Drinks
Margarita Flight (rocks Only)
Strawberry, raspberry, mango, peach, banana, dessert pear, pineapple, mango-chamoy, jalapeno, blueberry, blackberry, passion fruit, tamarind.
Michelada
Choose your beer.
Tequila Sunrise
Piña Colada
Sex On The Beach
Bahama Mama
Coconut rum, pineapple juice, and grenadine
Blue Agave Margarita
Cantarito
Chipotle Pineapple Margarita
Electric Lemonade
vodka, blue curaçao, orange juice, pineapple juice
Fresca Margarita
Mai Tai
house rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and grenadine
Mayan Mango Margarita
Mezcal Margarita
Paloma
Suegro Sangria Drink
Tequila Shot Flight
New.
Vampiro
Alfonso's Amaretto
New.
Mexican Mule
Coronarita
Blended or Rocks
Bloody Maria
Screwdriver
White Russian
Piña Colada
Long Island Iced Tea
Daiquiri
Pastas
Fettuccine Pasta
Step 1. Pick your Protein and Step 2. Pick your Sauce. Sub Shrimp for additional charge.
Chicken Pasta Primavera
Beer & Wine
Cold Beer
REFRESHING COLD BEER
Suegro's Sangria (pitcher)
New. Our very own homemade, refreshing La Carreta sangria.
Con Huevos (With Eggs)
Huevos À La Mexicana
3 Eggs scrambled with bell pepper, tomato, and onion. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Huevos Divorciados (divorced Eggs)
2 sunny side up eggs, one topped with red salsa and one topped with green salsa. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Huevos Con Chorizo
3 eggs (scrambled or over easy) cooked with Chorizo, and served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Huevos Rancheros
Spicy. 2 eggs (scrambled or over easy) topped with ranchero salsa, served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Soups
Chicken Tortilla Soup (side)
Chicken Tortilla Soup, with sliced avocado and sprinkled pico de gallo. Available all Winter!