La Carreta Mexican Restaurant

La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
The restaurant's exterior in 2021
Interactive map of La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant information
Established1990 (1990)
Food typeMexican
Location4534 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, 97202, United States
Coordinates45°29′24″N 122°39′11″W / 45.4900°N 122.6531°W / 45.4900; -122.6531

La Carreta Mexican Restaurant was a Mexican restaurant in Portland, Oregon. The menu offered traditional cuisine including burritos, chile rellenos, chimichangas, enchiladas, fajitas, flautas, quesadilla, taquitos, and tostadas. Established in 1990, La Carreta had a banquet hall upstairs and hosted a variety of events. The restaurant's colorful interior featured hanging plants, murals, flags, tiled tables, and stucco walls.

The restaurant received a generally positive reception, especially for its margaritas and other drink options. La Carreta closed permanently and a food cart pod called Brooklyn Carreta opened on the site in 2025.