Las Carretas Taco Shop

40205 Washington St, Palm Desert
(760) 345-6773

Recent Reviews

Tim T.

Looking at some of the Yelp reviews and from the meats available on the menu (lengua, tripas, etc) it was promising - signs of a good hole in the wall authentic taqueria. And the woman taking our order was very warm and friendly. But then came the food: the burrito was flat and flabby - meaning, there was very little fillings in such a big tortilla. I felt like I was just eating tortilla with hints of fillings (mostly beans). This is the worst burrito I've had in recent memory. But the carnitas taco wins the prize. I am sure this is the worst carnitas I've ever tasted. In fact, I think the cook needs to ask real Mexicans what the definition of carnitas is. It certainly isn't massive chunks of cold pork that is cardboard dry, not helped by plenty of solid fat hanging off of it. We threw it out after a couple of bites. I don't think I've ever thrown out a taco in my life - here, I threw out 3. I desperately need to eat a real carnitas taco to get the aftertaste and mental trauma of those bites of cardboard with fat out of my mouth and my mind. But the great service saved this place from a one star review.

Teressa B.

My children I often go here because they used to serve like a good burrito meal, but lately the prices have been climbing, and the quality has went down. my daughter goes here maybe two times a week because she likes burrito and she likes how big they are but They've been throwing her food together, my son likes the crazy fries the last two times he got them. It was if they put them in the microwave they were not cooked at all when I got home after work I was so upset that they didn't take that back because they were not cooked. I told them to stop going there because they take it for granted that they're going to still shop there and they give them anything so yesterday the new place I found closed so I tried something different a quesadilla, Most people can make a quesadilla, but no this was slop. I was hungry, but I'm not in the habit of eating slop. I didn't eat it and I called the store the next day when I was on my lunch break and all I got was our managers not here till the 18th it is the 8th of march.and told me she can't do anything about it when I asked her, so who do I speak to about you guys serving me something that's not edible the only thing on that quesadilla plate that was edible was the refried beans,I will never and I We never spend another dollar in that place and I would not let my children spend another dime of their allowance over there. They do not appreciate your business. There is a new place right across the street in that little shopping center called the meat market that sell a good burrito and a good quesadilla and they're friendly

Eric B.

Location is is at Harris and Washington. I had the taco combination plate and it was really good.

Scott Ju

Weird experience. Business hour 6am-10pm. Got there 6:15 am for my son’s breakfast before his golf tournament but door was locked. Found a lady counting money for cash register so wait a couple of minutes in front of door. Seemed like she didn’t recognize me waiting even she was done counting so knocked on but being ignored. Probably knocking sound couldn’t reached her. Wiggling the door for letting her know finally got her eyes on me but she turned around right away and she did do something else. Felt like being ignored again. Knocked again and she opened the door. Time was 6:19 am. I said good morning but she gave me a mad look and say “Are you OK?” I said yes I am good. Haw are you this morning? Then she said “ Not good with you”. I asked her why she was not good with me but she just cut my question and said what do you want? I was kind of upset for her attitude but just ordered breakfast burrito and said I don’t understand why she got mad and showed attitude to me. She ignored my question again and said she would call police. I said I don’t mind you call police but FOR WHAT? Only possible reason she got mad was probably either I knocked instead of just waiting or she already upset for some reason. It would be nice if she or someone let the customer know they need more time to open instead blaming on customer knocked the door. Just canceled my order and went to Denny’s. Lady there was super nice so left $10 tip for $16 to go breakfast. Watch out that scary lady when you get there.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Steve Corum

Delicious food, plentiful portions, good value for your money. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soft Taco, Al Pastor

J C

Use to be a good spot but go here if you also like drinking water in Mexico and the after effects from doing so.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Janelle C.

Food is fresh made. Great service and they brought the food to the table. Love the XXtra Hot salsa and portion of burrito is very good. The inside is small but clean. And the menu posted is redone posted above head. Great quick service option.

David Bailey

Fantastic food, friendly folks. Close to Circle K EV charger.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

D J

Best crispy tacos ? Great price ? Local favorite ?Vegetarian options: Veggie carne asada tacos ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Burrito, Beef Taco

familia rivera

BEWARE. Had to walk out of this place without my food and without a refund. No true Mexican restaurant charges extra for salsa. She tried to charge me more when I asked for salsa and after I had already paid. She said my tacos already had enough salsa and that it was sufficient. There was manager or owner on site to report this; I asked.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Asher Ortiz

Always love visiting my local taco shop blessed to have them across the street always a joyfuly awesomely welcoming atmosphere hearing the singing from the back makes my day and janey is an absolute shining star when it comes to the dining experience, would absoulete recommend 10/10

Marco A.

Food is consistently good, Workers are very nice, I come here anytime I crave a good burrito. Very clean too all the time.

Linda V.

Great menudo and service. The salsa to die for and aguas frescas . Down side they do not have cafecito

Tyler McClung

Love this place particularly for the breakfast burritos. The California and the Steak are and bean are my favorite. We hit this up a couple times every time we are here. They are massive and we split two burritos between 4-5 people.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito

Bob Thompson

One of the best taco shops around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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