Traditional dishes including tacos, ceviche, and quail, made with authentic recipes and fresh ingredients.
A variety of seafood options like shrimp and octopus cocktails, prepared with bold flavors and generous servings.
Full bar offering a selection of drinks, including cocktails and beers, perfect for pairing with meals or socializing.
A lively atmosphere with TVs for watching sports, making it a great spot for game nights and gatherings.
Convenient options for catering events or takeout orders, ensuring you can enjoy our food anywhere.
Waiting time is decent. Ordered for a shrimp and octopus coctail, cup was fully crowded! 5 stars for that but taste was a little short for my expectations. Service is plain good. Nothing special but not bad at all. Prices are reasonable. The place itself is decent, clean, well arranged and pretty decorated but You will see some intimidating people coming in and out, and you will be seated next to those guys and girls you kind of don’t want to make visual contact with. The neighborhood is scary. Right across the street you will see drug deals going on under broad day light right on the curb.
Best Tacos in all MKE!!! This place is always on point with there Tacos de Asada and they never stingy with the meat as you can see but the flavors 5/5!!!
The ceviche de camaron is not authentic, normally has cilantro and a “limey” taste and it did not have either of those. Also got our order wrong. The Cameron and pulpo a la diabla sauce was so runny and also not the authentic sauce for those dishes.
Negatives: They charge extra to use a credit card and they did not inform me until they had already taken my card and charged it. Very loud doorbell noise every time someone walks in. Rings twice. Waitress did not speak English. I had to type into her phone and the phone translated what I was trying to say. I ordered Quail with just butter and garlic. It came with a spicy red sauce that completely overwhelmed the meat. Positives: I like the murals on the walls.
First time ever! Will most definitely be returning. Everything about this place is beautiful! The decor, the tables, the bars. The food is fantastic and the drinks are great.

Authentic Mexican flavors in a vibrant setting—where great food meets local spirit.
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La Carreta Vieja is a beloved Mexican restaurant in Milwaukee, offering a rich menu of traditional dishes like tacos, ceviche, and seafood specialties in a beautifully decorated space. Known for generous portions and reasonable prices, we welcome diners seeking a lively atmosphere with sports viewing and bar service. Our commitment to quality and community makes us a go-to spot for both locals and visitors looking for an authentic taste of Mexico.
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