Reviews for La Carreta frequently crown the pupusas as the best in Montreal, with many calling them the best in the world and praising generous fillings and flavorful sauces. The menu blends authentic Salvadoran staples with familiar Mexican picks, and drinks such as horchata are described as excellent. Service is often warm and friendly and the atmosphere welcoming and well put together, though a few notes mention long waits on busy nights and the interior sometimes feeling cold or the volume being a bit loud and some feel it has become more expensive than before. Prices are generally seen as fair for the quality, reservations are advised to minimize waits, and the place remains a top destination in Montreal for pupusas, with reviews also highlighting chicharron, tamales, and consistently good food.
Being Salvadoran, I confirm this is 100% authentic. Food quality is consistently great. Service is really good & prices are fair for the quality you get. Fully recommended!
Delicious pupusas, friendly staff - but expect a wait on busy nights
The restaurant is well located & the staff is very friendly & welcoming. The pupusas & the accompanying salad were absolutely delicious & very reasonably priced.
The downside was the long wait: over 45 to 60 minutes to get a table, & then another 30 to 40 minutes for the food to arrive. This happened on a Friday night, which is understandably one of their busiest times.
To avoid the long wait, I strongly recommend making a reservation through their website in advance.
Despite the wait, the kindness of the staff & the quality of the food made it worth it. Definitely a place I'd go back to without hesitation.
We primarily went to try their pupusas-thick, handmade corn tortillas filled with various delicious ingredients, such as cheese, beans, pork, or loroco (an edible flower bud). Delectable fillings, golden-brown, crispy exteriors that give way to warm, gooey centers bursting with flavor & a symphony of textures & tastes that are both comforting & satisfying. They were served with curtido, a pickled cabbage slaw, & a side of tomato salsa, adding a zesty & tangy contrast to the rich & hearty pupusa. A versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course. Whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian, or cheese enthusiast, there's a pupusa filling for everyone to enjoy. We also enjoyed a wonderful tamale, a warming beef soup, some excellent & colourful cocktails, & yes, even a poutine with yucca fries (we had to). A must-try for anyone looking to experience the joy of authentic Central American food. So, if you haven't had the pleasure of trying pupusas yet, we recommend this. You won't be disappointed!
Bon service! Je recommande la Careta . Musique latine ambiante avec télé j'adore. Beau décor wuao* parfait pour les amoureux , entre amis & en famille.
Première fois pour nous à cet endroit & tout était délicieux. Si vous n'avez jamais essayé la cuisine salvadorienne, c'est un bel endroit pour s'initier. On a pris le plat à partager & wow! La viande est croustillante à l'extérieur & super tendre à l'intérieur. Le yucca était cuit à la perfection. & tout le reste était vraiment très bon aussi. On a aussi pris des pupusas pour apportez Le curtido est un peu différent de celui qu'on a l'habitude de manger mais quand même très bon. ( Grande fan de curtido ici, je préfère les morceaux plus gros que finement hachés mais c'est un goût personnel) La terrasse est bien aménagée & la musique était super bonne. Je recommande 😊
Jun 23, 2024
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Notre serveuse nous a jeté nos assiettes ainsi que nos ustensile au milieu de la table sans les mettres correctement sur chaque sièges. À part cet inconvénient, je vous recommande d’y goûter au porc frit & les pupusas.
C'est toujours un plaisir de visiter ce restaurant, la nourriture & le service est excellent. Très authentique! Je fréquente l'établissement depuis environ 20 ans & ils ne m'ont jamais déçue, je recommande fortement!
Oct 8, 2023
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